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03-14-2017 Regular Council City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in the Clermont City Council Chambers. Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Mullins, Bates, Goodgame, and Travis. Other City officials present were: Capital Planning, Grants, and Projects Director Kinzler, City Attorney Mantzaris, and Acting City Clerk Noak. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Mullins gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Ash announced Consent Agenda Item Number 5; Resolution 2017-15 Surplus Request and Sale, was withdrawn and Unfinished Business Item 19; College Station Variance Request, has been pulled and will be re-advertised. The applicant has requested tabling Unfinished Business Item Numbers 9, 10, 11, and 12 to the April 11, 2017 meeting. Item No.9—Ordinance No. 2017-15 Anderson Hill Annexation Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-15 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land contiguous to the present City boundaries;providing for an effective date, severability,recording, and publication. Council Member Mullins moved to table Ordinance 2017-15 to April 11, 2017; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 10—Ordinance No.2017-16 Anderson Hill Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-16 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date. Council Member Mullins moved to table Ordinance 2017-16 to April 11, 2017; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Item No. 11—Ordinance No. 2017-17 Anderson Hill Rezoning Acting City.Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-17 aloud by title only. An Ordinance under the Code,of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter 122 of Ordinance No. 289-C, Code of Ordinances; rezoning the real properties described herein as shown-below; providing for severability, effective date,and publication. Council Member Mullins moved to table Ordinance 2017-17 to April 11, 2017; seconded by Council.Member.Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 12-Resolution No.2017-04 Anderson Hill Conditional Use Permit Council Member Mullins moved to table Resolution 2017-04 to April 11,2017; seconded by Council Member-Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. PRESENTATIONS 2017 Healthy Weight Community Champion Award Aaron Kissler; Lake County Health Department Administrator, presented the 2017 Healthy Weight Community Champion Award to Mayor Ash for the City's efforts in promoting healthy weight. Marine.Corp League Toys for Tots Ray Taylor; Marine Corp League.Commandant, and Collin Cotterell presented Fire Chief Bishop and Administrative Assistant/PIO McDuffee with an award for their efforts with the annual Toys for Tots toy drive. PUBLICCOMMENTS Tom English and Cheryl Fischel; Pig on the Pond Board Members, thanked the Mayor, Council, and staff for their assistance with the Pig on the Pond event. Susy. Gibson; 12310 Sunshine Drive, and Robert Beaver; 12647 Valencia Drive, apologized for the behavior of audience members who were in opposition of the proposed Anderson Hill project. Marie Marshall 12315 Sunshine Drive,asked if her property would be annexed into the City should the Anderson Hill annexation be approved., City Attorney Mantzaris stated her property would not be annexed into the City and explained the annexation process to Ms. Marshall. REPORTS Capital Planning, Grants,and Projects Director Kinzler —No report. City Attorney Mantzaris—No report. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Council Member Bates—No report. Council Member Goodgame reported on attending Pig on the Pond, the West Orange/South Lake Transportation Economic Development Task Force meeting, the Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, the Kings Ridge Clubhouse hosting of the Minneola Choir, and the Kings Ridge Car Club outing to the Yalaha Bakery. Council Member Mullins reported Lake Sumter Emergency Services is looking into merging with some of the fire stations in an effort to increase response time. The Lake Cultural Arts Alliance would like to host a meeting at the Performing Arts Center on September 11, 2017. The Tourist Development Council will explore the concept of enhancing or expanding the number of softball fields in Lake County. The City of Clermont and Sommer Sports applied for assistance with the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ironman competition. The Ironman competition is a three-year commitment at a cost of$50,000 each year. The Tourist Development Council recommended the Lake County Board of County Commissioners approve $20,000 for 2018. Council Member Travis—No report. Mayor Ash reported she threw the first ball for the opening of the Little League season, attended Pig on the Pond, taught a Social Science class at Lake Minneola High School, and attended the Kings Ridge New York Club meeting. Ms. Ash announced the 33' Annual Florida Challenge Triathlon and the 34th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon events will be held in Clermont this weekend. Coffee with the Mayor will be held at the Clermont Herb Shoppe at loam on Saturday,March 18, 2017. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Ash advised the next item on the Agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time. Item No. 1 —Police Officers Collective Bargaining Consider approval of proposed individuals to Negotiations Team serve on the City's negotiations team. Item No.2—Bid Award and Budget Amendment Consider approval of bid award to Oelrich Construction, Inc. to provide construction of Victory Pointe Wetland Park in the total amount of$9,450,367.00 and a budget amendment to the Stormwater Fund in the amount of $1,450,367.00. Item No.3—Resolution No.2017-09 Consider approval of resolution allowing the Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant City of Clermont to apply for the Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant in the amount of $250,000.00. This grant would partially fund the Relocation and Improvements to the Clermont Boat Ramp. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Item No.4-Mitigation Credit Purchase Consider Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement Agreement and Budget Amendment with Hammock Lake Mitigation Bank, LLC. in Victory Pointe.Wetlands Park the amount of. $145,600.00 for the Victory Pointe Project and a budget amendment to the Stormwater Fund in the amount of$145,600.00 Item No.5—Resolution No..2017=15 Consider approval to declare real property Surplus Request and.Sale located at the northwest corner of West Minneola Avenue and Victory Way as surplus and authorization of the sale thereof to Graff Development, LLC. in the amount of $195,000.00. Item No.6-Surplus Request Consider approval to declare end of life inventory as surplus from Environmental Services Department and dispose of in accordance with the Purchasing Policy. Item No. 7—Temporary Access Easement Approval of Temporary Access Easement Agreement Agreement with Wallace&Wolfe Properties, Inc. for temporary .access to the Clermont Boathouse. Item No..8 Event Road Closure Consider amending the Clermont Downtown Partnership's First.Friday Food Truck approved footprint to expand`the event. Mayor Ash announced Consent Agenda Item 5 was withdrawn by staff. Jim Purvis; 4206 Hammersmith Drive,pulled Consent Agenda Items 2 and 4. Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of Consent Agenda Items 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8; seconded by Council Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting aye. J Capital Planning, Grants, and Projects Director Kinzler addressed Consent Agenda Items 2 and 4. The Victory Pointe.Wetland Park project is part of the.Downtown and;Waterfront Park Master Plan. The project is sophisticated and the City prequalified contractors to bid onthe project.. The City selected the lowest bidder and will continue seeking grants to assist in funding the project. Mr. Purvis expressed concern of major investments appearing on the Consent Agenda. Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of Consent Agenda Items 2 and 4; seconded by Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Items 13, 14, 15, and 16 were heard concurrently and voted on separately. Item No. 13—Ordinance No.2017-18 Final, Tommy's of Clermont Annexation Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-18 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, providing for the annexation of a certain parcel of land contiguous to the present City boundaries;providing for an effective date, severability,recording, and publication. Item No. 14 — Ordinance No. 2017-19 Final, Tommy's of Clermont Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-19 aloud by title only. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, adopting the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing a severability clause and providing an effective date. Item No. 15—Ordinance No.2017-20 Final, Tommy's of Clermont Rezoning Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-20 aloud by title only. An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter 122 of Ordinance No. 289-C, Code of Ordinances; rezoning the real properties described herein as shown below;providing for severability, effective date,and publication. Item No. 16—Resolution No.2017-05 Tommy's of Clermont Conditional Use Permit Acting City Clerk Noak read Resolution 2017-05 aloud by title only. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a boat dealership/service center in the C-2 General Commercial zoning district. Planning Manager Henschel presented the request to annex property located south of State Road 50 and east of Granville Avenue. The applicant is requesting services from the City in order to develop the property into a retail boat dealership and service center with up to 28,000 square feet of building space. Staff recommended approval of the annexation request. 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Planning Manager Henschel presented the request for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use from Lake County's Regional Commercial designation to the City's Commercial designation. Staff recommended approval of the future land use change request. Planning Manager Henschel presented the request to rezone the property to the City of Clermont C-2 General Commercial designation. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Planning Manager Henschel presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a retail boat dealership and service center with up to 28,000 square feet of building space. The site would be developed to meet the City's architectural standards and Land Development Code. Staff recommended approval of the request. Attorney Jimmy Crawford; representing MKB Florida Holdings, LLC., commented the property is currently rented and there is a proposed sales contract for purchase of the property. City staff requested the owner annex into the City, and the owner complied. The owner is not requesting any variances and the project will be developed according to City Code. Project Engineer Rick McCoy was present to answer any technical questions. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. Franklin Jackson; 12043 Topaz Street, inquired if traffic control improvements would be made in the area of the proposed project. Council Member Goodgame stated any traffic control improvements would be determined by the Florida Department of Transportation. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Travis asked if there would be a left turn lane into the proposed project. Planning Manager Henschel stated a left turn lane existed at the site. Council Member Bates inquired of the •setback from Highway 50. Planning Manager Henschel commented the development would require a 20-foot landscape buffer. Council Member Mullins asked if the property had access through the Senninger property. Attorney Crawford indicated there was an easement granted to Senninger; however, there was no access through the Senninger property. Council Member Mullins inquired if boat storage space rentals would be allowed. Attorney Crawford stated there would not be rental storage space available. Council Member Mullins moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-18; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. • Council Member Mullins moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-19; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. Council Member Mullins moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-20; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 5 to 0 on a roll call vote. 6 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Council Member Mullins moved for approval of Resolution 2017-05; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 17—Variance Request 205 Brookdale Loop Planning Manager Henschel presented the request to allow a rear yard setback of 17 feet and to allow for a side yard setback of 7 feet. The applicant would like to construct a screened room with a solid roof on the existing 8-foot by 15-foot concrete pad on the rear of the home. The Impervious Surface Ratio would not increase and there are no plans to expand the existing concrete pad. The proposed structure is similar to existing structures in the community. Staff recommend denial of the variance requests. Lucille Gillam; Applicant, commented the neighbor's patio builder will be constructing the patio. Ms. Gillam requested City Council approval. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Mullins moved for approval of the variance requests; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 18—Variance Request Ladd—Silver Fox Planning Manager Henschel presented the request to allow a 10-foot landscape buffer along the right-of- way and to allow for a maximum retaining wall height of 12 feet. The applicant is proposing a new 7,100 square foot building on a six-acre site located south of State Road 50 and north of Hooks Street. The applicant has indicated the parcel is challenging to develop due to the extreme grades and the narrow road frontage. The applicant is requesting an increase in the retaining wall height in order to mitigate some of the elevation changes. The applicant has indicated the landscape buffer would need to be reduced to 10 feet in order to match the cross access lanes between The Vue and the proposed development. Staff acknowledged the site presents development challenges; however, staff cannot support the request. Staff recommended denial of the variance requests. Dale Ladd; Applicant, commented there was a 100 foot drop from the front to the back of the property. The landscape buffer reduction would allow the cross access lanes with The Vue to line up, and allow the proposed development to shift forward 10 feet. Mr. Ladd stated he has owned the parcel for 30 years and finding another location was not an option. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. Jim Purvis; 4206 Hammersmith Drive, and Susy Gibson; 12310 Sunshine Drive, spoke in support of the request. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Mullins asked if the proposed entrance extended to Hooks Street. Planning Manager Henschel stated the entrance extended to Hooks Street. 7 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 14, 2017 Council Member Mullins inquired if the proposed development would be for office or retail business. Mr. Ladd stated the development would be for retail business. Council Member Mullins asked if the developer had considered two 6-foot tall walls. Tom Knight; Knight Engineering Services, commented two 6-foot tall walls were considered; however, several parking spaces would be lost. Mayor Ash asked if The Vue project was adjacent to the property. Mr. Knight commented The Vue project was adjacent to the proposed project. Council Member Goodgame moved for approval of the variance requests; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1,with Mayor Ash in opposition. Item No. 19—Variance Request College Station The request was pulled and will be re-advertised. Item No.20—Ordinance No. 2017-23 Introduction, The Addison Rezoning Acting City Clerk Noak read Ordinance 2017-23 aloud by title only. An Ordinance under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Clermont referred to in Chapter 122 of Ordinance No. 289-C, Code of Ordinances; rezoning the real properties described herein as shown below; providing for severability, effective date,and publication. Council Member Mullins moved for introduction of Ordinance 2017-23; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Travis in opposition. ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting was adjourned at 7:46pm. '- APPROVED: k 1 Gail L. Ash,Mayor ATTEST:, Denise Noak,Acting City Clerk 8 PROPERTY DISPOSAL FORM Department: Environmental Services Property Tag #: f Contact Person: Freather woodiiig. - Phone: 72--24118 Year/Make/Model: ` Polyet plena $leach-'fianke Vehicle No. Miles /Hours: Serial/VIN: PfA Description of Property Ipso gallon Pblyet.Yiylene -Bleach Storage Take -. 2 o See attached form with multiple items listed. All items must include above information. *****MUST CHECK ACTION BELOW(One Action Per Form)'""'** ❑ CANNIBALIZED: The equipment is in non-repairable condition but components parts of the equipment may be used to repair or replace parts on other pieces of equipment. ❑ LOST / STOLEN: Accidental loss or damage - disposition is unknown (Police report must be attached to this form). o TRADE-IN: Returned to vendor. Submit any other information as to the asset(s) description, trade-in value, etc. o NON-REPAIRABLE: A piece of equipment that is not repairable or not cost effective to repair. p OBSOLETE: Refers to any item, material and software, which is of no use to the City or has expired its useful life. ❑ SCRAP: Any metallic material that can be dissolved to produce new metals. ❑ ABANDONED: Property which has been left behind by owner or unclaimed and recovered by the Police Department(abandoned property does not require City Council approval). ❑ OTHER: g Date: [ 9.1,4012- Z Director Si nature: f • ::?---..- *****This form must be sent to the Purchasing Department to dispose of property***** Date Approved by City Council: f Agenda Item: [ Method of Disposal: Date Disposed: Purchasing Director: , Date: Munis Asset Number: Rev.8-22-16 v , PROPERTY DISPOSAL FORM Department: Environmental Services Property Tag#: Contact Person: Feather Alocding Phone: 52=241-0178 Year/ Make/Model: ' 981 V1T4-01-Wisconsin Pump Vehicle No. 5364 Miles/Hours: . Serial/VIN: 8020035 Description of Property Pump and trailer ❑ See attached form with multiple items listed. All items must include above information. *****MUST CHECK ACTION BELOW(One Action Per Form)***** ❑ CANNIBALIZED: The equipment is in non-repairable condition but components parts of the equipment may be used to repair or replace parts on other pieces of equipment. ❑ LOST / STOLEN: Accidental loss or damage - disposition is unknown (Police report must be attached to this form). ❑ TRADE-IN: Returned to vendor. Submit any other information as to the asset(s) description, trade-in value, etc: ❑ NON-REPAIRABLE: A piece of equipment that is not repairable or not cost effective to repair. © OBSOLETE: Refers to any item, material and software, which is of no use to the City or has expired its useful life. ❑ SCRAP: Any metallic material that can be dissolved to produce new metals. ❑ ABANDONED: Property which has been left behind by owner or unclaimed and recovered by the Police Department(abandoned property does not require City Council approval). ❑ OTHER: f Director Signature: ) Date: ; /1' *****This form must be sent to the Purchasing Department to dispose of property***** Date Approved by City Council: 1 Agenda Item: r Method of Disposal: Date Disposed: l Purchasing Director: Date: Munis Asset Number: Rev.8-22-16 PROPERTY DISPOSAL FORM Department: environmental Services Property Tag #: Contact Person: FIeather -Wooding_ Phone: 2-2 -0h7s __- ._ __- Year I Make/ Model: p.972 Qeneiafar Vehicle No. 15.3-52- Miles/ Hours: , Serial/VIN: P24.61517 Description of Property Generator and trailer ❑ See attached form with multiple items listed. All items must include above information. *****MUST CHECK ACTION BELOW(One Action Per Form)***** ❑ CANNIBALIZED: The equipment is in non-repairable condition but components parts of the equipment may be used to repair or replace parts on other pieces of equipment. ❑ LOST / STOLEN: Accidental loss or damage - disposition is unknown (Police report must be attached to this form). ❑ TRADE-IN: Returned to vendor. Submit any other information as to the asset(s) description, trade-in value, etc. ❑ NON-REPAIRABLE: A piece of equipment that is not repairable or not cost effective to repair. © OBSOLETE: Refers to any item, material and software, which is of no use to the City or has expired its useful life. ❑ SCRAP: Any metallic material that can be dissolved to produce new metals. ❑ ABANDONED: Property which has been left behind by owner or unclaimed and recovered by the Police Department (abandoned property does not require City Council approval). ❑ OTHER: l Director Signature: I Date: ? ' d1/7 *****This form must be sent to the Purchasing Department to dispose of property***** Date Approved by City Council: Agenda Item: r Method of Disposal: Date Disposed: f Purchasing Director: r Date: I Munis Asset Number: Rev.8-22-16