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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the Clermont City Council
Chambers. Mayor Ash called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council Members present:
Council Members Brishke, Travis, Bates, and Goodgame. Other City officials present were City Manager Gray,
City Attorney Mantzaris,and City Clerk Ackroyd Howe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Everette Gates gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Finance Director Van Zile provided highlights of the first quarter budget update. He reviewed the top 10
revenues, major fund revenues, major fund expenditures, departmental expenditures, and Master Plan
expenditures.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Stephen Franklin, 378 12th Street, expressed concerns with the proposed misuse of the Lake Hiawatha
Preserve for the relocation of the boat ramp, concerns regarding the naming of Triathlon Beach, and concerns
regarding the stormwater treatment facility having a possibility of constantly flooding.
Ms. Sharon Kowalski, 638 Villa Court, Southern Villas, conveyed a problem with parking in her neighborhood as
the road is a narrow U-shaped street where the trash trucks and emergency vehicles are unable get through when
people park on both sides of the street. City Manager Gray asked Council to allow him to look into the situation at
which point he will bring it back to the Council.
Steve Hannah, 1251 Fran Mar Court, stated the Bell Ceramics site was originally included in the Master Plan as a
site for the boat ramp, however, the Council decided the boat ramp is not the best use for this site. Mr. Hannah
asked what the new use for that site would be. City Manager Gray responded there is not a proposed plan for that
site at this time, but it will return to Council and citizens under the Master Plan.
Charlene Forth, 939 W. Desoto Street, presented documents indicating issues with the lack of permitting for the
property located at 983 West Desoto Street.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported the February 20, 2018 workshop has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later
date.
City Attorney Mantzaris—No report.
Council Member Bates asked City Manager Gray for an update regarding the Wi-Fi trail. City Manager Gray
replied he and Ms. Schmidt went to Tallahassee and met with Senator Stargel and Representative Metz. The Wi-
Fi on the trail made it into the Senate budget and will be going to the House budget. Legislative Session will end
in March.
Council Member Goodgame- No report.
Council Member Brishke—No report.
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Council Member Travis reported an 8th grade math teacher at Windy Hill Middle School, Jason Lancy,
received the Lake County Teacher of the Year Award. Also, part-time resident Gwen Jorgensen
transitioned to running and was close to a world record during her first 5K. Council Member Travis also
congratulated the Arts and Recreation Center for the fabulous performance put on by Chubby Checker.
Mayor Ash reported on January 24th, she met with the Homeless Task Force and the Police Department
to talk about the cop's program wherein cops reach out to the homeless in the city. On January 25th,
Mayor Ash welcomed those in attendance to the State of the City address where there were over 250
people. Later that same day, she attended the swearing in of the new firefighters. February 1st, Mayor
Ash attended South Lake Kiwanis Club about new businesses and events in the city. Later that same day,
the Mayor met with the Hurricane Task Force and finalized the help line. On February 2nd, Mayor Ash
went to the Cooper Library for this year's Student Awards Program by the Daughters of the American
Revolution. On February 5th and February 7th,the Hurricane Task Force and staff set up a bilingual help
line. The numbers can be found on the City's website. On February 8th, the new Citizen's Academy
started with 31 attendees. On February 9th, Mayor Ash met with members of the main Hurricane Task
Force regarding fundraising by United Way and South Lake Foundations which have reached their limits
for hurricane help.
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 —Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the January 9, 2018 and
January 23, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
minutes.
Item No. 2—Oak Hill Cemetery Sign and Budget Consider purchasing sign from Derelle,Inc.and a
Amendment budget amendment in the total amount of$9,980.
Item No.3—Surplus Request Consider declaring end of life inventory as surplus
from Environmental Services Department and
dispose of in accordance with the Purchasing
Policy.
Item No. 4— Event and Open Container Request Consider allowing the Caribbean American
Association of Lake County (CAALC) to have an
open container area for their "Clermont Jerk
Festival" event on May 19, 2018 at Waterfront
Park.
Item No. 5—Utility Easement Consider purchasing two easements at Hunt Street
and Grand Hwy and at Willow Bend Dr. near
Grand Hwy for the Woodwind Apartments
project.
Item No.6—Board Appointments Consider appointments to the Metropolitan
Planning Organization, Police Officers and
Firefighters Pension Board.
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Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the Consent Agenda: seconded by
Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 7—Lien reduction or waiver request
The applicant was not present.
City Attorney Mantzaris suggested placing this item on the next agenda for enforcement of the lien.
Council directed staff to place this item on the February 27, 2018 agenda.
Item No.8—Event and Road Closure Request
Parks and Recreation Director Davidoff presented the request from the Downtown Partnership and stated
Sandy Barnsworth was present to provide an update.
Ms. Barnsworth thanked staff and council for working on this issue. The Downtown Partnership made
changes since she started in September, 2017 to improve the farmer's market. Ms. Barnsworth presented a
video of improvements to the farmer's market. The farmer's market has increased from 30 vendors to 60
vendors as well as increased the number of food trucks in attendance. The merchants downtown benefit
from the farmer's market with some receiving up to 50% of their revenue on Sundays. Ms. Barnsworth
requested to continue the farmer's market as it is. They are a non-profit organization with the revenue
generated being used to increase advertising and social media presence as well as the purchase of a
trolley. The Downtown Partnership would like another year to build continuity with the market.
Mayor Ash thanked Ms. Barnsworth and the merchants and commended the Downtown Partnership on
doing a phenomenal job. Ms. Barnsworth's participation in this has made a difference and the Mayor
hopes the other individual issues have been resolved.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Mr. Larry Oskin, 3500 Windansea Court, spoke in favor of the Downtown Partnership.
Ms. Libby Hanna, 1251 Fran Mar Court, spoke in support of the Downtown Partnership request.
Ms. Allison Fogarty, 3586 La Jolla Drive, noted her company, Doggie Delights, sells dog treats at the
farmer's market and would like to leave market the way it is.
Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Bates does not want the City Council to get involved in running an event of this nature
and proposes to move forward with the request.
Council Member Travis stated Ms. Barnsworth has done a great job with no more complaints and
encourages the Downtown Partnership to expand their membership of merchants.
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Council Member Bates moved to approve the request: seconded by Council Member
Goodgame.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
City Manager Gray stated Ms.Barsnworth has agreed to give the City Council a quarterly report.
Item No. 9—Resolution No.2018-01 Sod Depot
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Resolution No.2018-01 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 outside sales and storage of sod and landscape
materials in the M-1 Industrial zoning district.
Item No. 10—Variance Request
Planning Manager Henschel presented the Conditional Use Permit and the variance request for Sod
Depot.The applicant is requesting allowance for outdoor sales and storage of sod and landscape materials
in the M-1 Industrial zoning district. Staff recommended denial.
Attorney Jimmy Crawford, Esq., was present to represent the owner and applicant. Attorney Crawford
presented the M-1 zonings within the City of Clermont and noted that changes have been made to the
plans in response to the Planning and Zoning Commission's comments.
Rick McCoy, McCoy and Associates, stated the property would have no room for landscape buffers or to
place a sidewalk along the right-of-way of Hooks Street due to a retaining wall. A 6 foot vinyl fence
would be installed along Mr. Hubbard's property.
Attorney Crawford proposed to make the suggested conditions a part of the CUP.If the property was ever
sold or under different ownership, then the new ownership would be required to follow what was
promised to the City Council.
Mr. Luis Silva, owner, requested approval of the Resolution and the variance request. Mr. Silva built his
company from the ground up and would like to work with the city in bringing his company into Clermont
with an opportunity to grow. Mr. Silva expressed his desire to make the location presentable to the
community.
Mayor Ash opened the public comments.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Drive,expressed concerns with this location.
Tony Hubbard, 1910 Brantley Circle, abstained from voting in the Planning and Zoning meeting. The
County has the same zoning code as the City with a 12 foot high screening requirement. He presented
photos of the Minneola site.
Mr.Ron Drummond expressed opposition to this request.
Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Bates questioned the process of disposal of the dead grass and plants which are no
longer sellable.Mr. Silva clarified dead sod is dumped on site in a 30-yard dumpster.
Council Member Travis and Council Member Goodgame agreed the spot is not a good location for this
project.
Council Member Brishke agreed and expressed concern with traffic.
Council Member Goodgame moved to deny Resolution 2018-01: seconded by Council
Member Travis.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 11—Ordinance No.2018-03 Final, M.S.T.U.
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-03 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopted pursuant to Section 125.01(1)(q), Florida Statutes (1999), consenting to the
inclusion of the City of Clermont, Florida, within the county-wide Municipal Service
Taxing Unit for the provision of ambulance and emergency medical services, as adopted
by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida; providing for the City
to be included within said Municipal Service Taxing Unit for a specified term of years;
providing for severability,effective date and publication.
City Manager Gray explained the Ordinance is an annual ordinance the City does every year to be part of
the Lake EMS service. The County Commission has voted to move Lake EMS from the separate non-
profit entity to under the Board of County Commissioners. The current set up has 5 county
commissioners, 3 city representatives and a hospital representative. Under the new changes, it would
dissolve over the next year and become a department under the Board of County Commissioners.
Mayor Ash inquired if the City will have a choice to join the new structure. City Manager Gray stated this
ordinance is strictly for funding purposes for the emergency services run by the Lake County Board of
County Commissioners. If the City opts out of the services,then the City would not have to pay the taxes,
but would need to provide the emergency services themselves.
Council Member Goodgame proposed approving the ordinance at this time and discussing other
alternatives throughout the year.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Drive, offered support for the City to fund their own services instead of
using the County's emergency services.
Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
City Manager Gray noted staff has been working on various options for the City and will set up a
workshop to review the plan to determine the direction of the City.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance 2018-03: seconded by Council
Member Travis.The motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote.
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The next four items were heard concurrently and voted on separately.
Item No. 12—Ordinance No.2017-46 Final, Cubesmart Annexation
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance No. 2017-46 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. 13—Ordinance No.2017-47 Final, Cubesmart Small-scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance 2017-47 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. 14—Ordinance No.2017-48 Final, Cubesmart Rezoning
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance 2017-48 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.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 15—Resolution No.2017-55 Cubesmart CUP
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Resolution No. 2017-55 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 self-storage facility occupying more than 20,000
square feet of floor space.
Planning Manager Henschel presented the request for voluntary annexation of the subject property,
changing the Future Land Use from Lake County's Regional Commercial to the City's Commercial, and
rezoning the subject property from Lake County M-P Planned Industrial to the City's C-2 General
Commercial zoning. If the rezoning is granted, the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
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allow a self-storage facility with more than 20,000 square feet of floor space. Staff recommends approval
for all four requests.
Tom Skelton, American Civil Engineer, represented the applicant and stated the applicant would like to
move forward with annexation instead of using the utility agreement method.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
Council Member Goodgame requested Council take into account the future expansion of the road. City
Manager Gray stated Lake County said they are not expanding that part of Hancock Road. There is
significant setback on the building as it is. So, if the County does expand, the applicant may lose
landscaping or some parking spaces.
Council Member Brishke requested clarification regarding outdoor boat storage. Planning Manager
Henschel clarified the boat storage area is a walled-in section on the property.
Council Member Bates moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-46; seconded by Council
Travis.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote.
Council Member Bates moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-47: seconded by Council
Travis.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote.
Council Member Bates moved for approval of Ordinance 2017-48; seconded by Council
Travis.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote.
Council Member Bates moved for approval of Resolution 2017-55; seconded by Council
Travis.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 16 — Ordinance No. 2018-04 Introduction, Darryl Bishop Small Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-04 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 Bates moved to introduce Ordinance 2018-04; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 17—Ordinance No.2018-05 Introduction,Darryl Bishop Rezoning
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance No.2018-05 aloud by title only.
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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 Bates moved to introduce Ordinance 2018-05; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 18—Ordinance No.2018-06 Introduction, Magnolia Center Annexation
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Resolution No.2018-06 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 in accordance with the interlocal
service boundary agreement dated December 2, 2014; providing for an effective date,
severability,recording,and publication.
Council member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance 2018-06; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
Item No. 19 - Ordinance No. 2018-07 Transmittal, Magnolia Center Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
City Clerk Ackroyd Howe read Ordinance No. 2018-07 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
adopting the Large 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 Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing for the adoption of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; establishing the legal status of the Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment; providing a severability clause and providing an
effective date.
Planning Manager Henschel presented the transmittal of Ordinance 2018-07. The City is requesting
annexation and rezoning of a parcel of land next to Magnolia Pointe Boulevard. Staff proposes approving
transmittal to the State with the final public hearing on April 24,2018.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the public hearing.
City Manager Gray explained future applicants will come before the Council for approval.
Council member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance 2018-07; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame.This motion passed with all members voting aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting adjourned at 8:31pm.
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