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04-24-2018 Regular Council City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 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 Howe. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Juan Rivera gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS Deputy City Clerk Zinker read the Drinking Water Week proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented the proclamation to Environmental Services Director Westrick. PRESENTATIONS Drop Savers Environmental Services Office Manager Wooding presented the winners of the Drop Savers Poster Contest. Second and Third Grade Category: First place— Armando Hernandez,Clermont Elementary Second place—Cara Maidhof,Cypress Ridge Elementary Third place—Kendall Provencher,Lost Lake Elementary Honorable Mention—Disaya Rose,Cypress Ridge Elementary Honorable Mention—Juliana Seese,Lost Lake Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade Category: First place—Angela Vidal,Lost Lake Elementary Second place—Madison Lane,Imagine South Lake Charter Third place-Lily Avery,Clermont Elementary Honorable Mention—Caleigh Camarato,Clermont Elementary Honorable Mention—Gabriella Green,Lost Lake Elementary Honorable Mention—Claire Garrett,Imagine South Lake Charter Better Life Worship Food Distribution Cuqui Whitehead of Better Life Worship Center presented information on their food distribution process. Better Life Worship distributed more than 140,000 pounds of food since January and fed 200 plus families within two hours on April 18,2018.Mayor Ash stated she participated in the food drive on April 18,2018 and thanked the church and volunteers for helping the community in need of food. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr.Robert Olsen, 1290 Diane Place,stated they pulled 73 pounds of garbage out of the lake for Earth Day. Mr. Olsen expressed concern with the delay of the lake clean up. City Manager Gray apologized for the delay and stated he would follow up on the matter. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 REPORTS City Manager Gray reported changes to the agenda. Items 12 and 13 requests to be tabled to July 24. Deputy City Clerk Zither read Ordinance No.2018-12 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 Goodgame moved to table Ordinance 2018-12 to July 24,2018;seconded by Council Member Travis.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No.2018-13 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 Goodgame moved to table Ordinance 2018-13 to July 24,2018;seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. City Manager Gray further reported the County held meetings regarding EMS.The ambulance previously housed at Fire Station 2 moved to Lakeshore 109. He met with County Manager Cole and Commissioner Parks at today's County Commission meeting where it was agreed they will move the ambulance from Lakeshore 109 to the City's Arts and Recreation Facility during the day however,their sleeping quarters will still be at Lakeshore. In the meantime,the City will continue to work on a long term solution to house the ambulance within the city limits. City Attorney Mantzaris—No report. Council Member Bates—No report. Council Member Goodgame reported he attended the Lake Symphony concert at Family Christian Center and 1976 music at the Performing Arts Center.On Thursday,at a Chamber of Commerce awards dinner at Bella Collina, the Chamber of Commerce recognized John Moore as Citizen of the Year. The Fire Department had a Push-In for their new fire truck. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Council Member Brishke reported she attended the South Lake Awards Gala on April 18 and on April 20 the Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast. During deliberation over the boat ramp concept at the previous Council meeting, she expressed safety concerns regarding the boat ramp. As staff was unable to answer several of the Council's questions she and another Council Member stated they were not ready to render a decision without more information. She stated it was her belief that this Council is a team and should be professional and courteous when rendering decisions. In order to make the best decisions for the City, the Council should be as informed as possible. She further intends to ensure that any safety issues which are uncovered will be mitigated appropriately. Council Member Travis reported she just returned from Peru. On May 16, the City is having the annual Ride of Silence at Waterfront Park. It is held on the same day at the same time across the world to honor those who have been hurt or killed. Mayor Ash reported on April 12 she attended the Better Life Worship Center's food distribution event.On April 14,she was at the ribbon cutting for the American Legion Post.Police Chief Broadway and members of the downtown partnership joined the veterans at the event. On the evening of April 14, she attended the Imagine Charter School awards gala at the City Center wherein Officer Draper received the schools' first ever Warrior Award. On April 16, she attended the first session of the Employee's Academy and spoke about her job as Mayor.On the April 18,she was at Mission Inn along with staff for the South Lake Business Award Gala.John Moore,who is President of South Lake Hospital and Vice President of Orlando Health, received the Citizen of the Year award.The City of Clermont received the Best Event award for Light Up Clermont. On April 19, she welcomed runners for the 35th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run. On the evening of April 19,she attended the Fire Department Promotion Ceremony where they acknowledged new personnel and promotions. The morning of April 20 she attended the second class of the Employee's Academy at the Police Department. Later that day she was at the boat house on Lake Minneola to christen a new boat for the Lake County rowing youth team.On April 21 she held her monthly coffee and conversation at the Urban Attic on 8th Street. Early in the morning on April 23 she was at Fire Station 2 with Council Member Goodgame for the Push-In ceremony. Later that day, she attended the ribbon cutting for the new Citrus Hearing Center on 7th Street. 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 April 10,2018 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. Item No.2—Replat Approval A new replat is being requested to correct the Highland Ranch Canyons Phase 5 improperly recorded original plat.The reviewing engineer and City engineer have reviewed the replat. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Item No. 3—Proposal Award Consider award to GAI Consultants, Inc.; Keith & Schnars,P.A.; Booth, Ern, Straughan&Hiott, Inc.; and Toole Design Group, LLC. for professional engineering services for downtown- waterfront district. Item No.4—Contract Award Consider request to piggyback the City of Cocoa contract with Danella Construction Corporation of Florida, Inc. to provide construction, installation, equipment and material supply, system design, maintenance and repair services for the ongoing fiber conduit installation throughout the City in the budgeted amount of $100,000. Item No. 5—Change Order and Budget Consider change order 2 to the Victory Pointe Amendment construction contract with Oelrich Construction, Inc. and a budget amendment to the Capital Projects Fund and Stormwater Fund in the amount of$229,217.87. Item No. 6—Resolution No. 2018-10 Consider authorizing surplus and a quit claim of city property (27.9 square feet) to VP Development Enterprises. Item No. 7—Scope of Services Consider approval of professional engineering services for relocated boat ramp design at Bell Ceramics with BESH Engineering, Inc., in the budgeted amount of$196,149.00 Item No.8—First Amendment to the Utility Consider amended agreement for Dr. Kadra Service Agreement Medical Offices located at the NE corner of Mohawk Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard in M inneola. Libby Hanna requested to pull item 7 from the Consent Agenda. Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 7; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. Libby Hanna, 1251 Fran Mar Court,requested clarification of the process for choosing the engineering firm and recommended public process for the boat ramp subject so as to include the residents. City Manager Gray stated the City went through a public process in 2013. The engineering firm, BESH, is one of the three firms on a continuing contract with the City which allows the City to forego bidding on each individual project.The City chose BESH from the others as they have experience with boat ramps.The City will have a series of meetings with the citizens before it goes out to bid or the Council approves. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Council Member Goodgame moved to approve item 7; seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The following three items were heard consecutively and voted on separately. Item No.9—Ordinance No.2018-06,Final, Magnolia Center Annexation Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance 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. Item No. 10 — Ordinance No. 2018-07, Final, Magnolia Center Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Deputy City Clerk Zinker 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. Item No. 11—Ordinance No.2018-08,Final,Magnolia Center Rezoning Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-08 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. Senior Planner Kruse presented the rezoning, annexation and comprehensive plan amendment. Ordinance 2018-06 requests the subject property be annexed into the City. One-half of the property is improved on and is receiving water and sewer services from the City. The remainder of the site is vacant and will be developed. Ordinance 2018-07 was transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other State agencies for review.The Ordinance will change the Future Land Use to the City's Commercial designation.No objections or comments were received from the State agencies.Ordinance 2018-08 requests to rezone the property to a Planned Unit Development with Cl light commercial and C2 general commercial changes.Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2018-06,Ordinance 2018-07,and Ordinance 2018-08. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Council Member Travis expressed concern with this property meeting the City's code.City Manager Gray replied the property meets the City's code as the property has a Utility Agreement with the City. Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance 2018-06; seconded by Council Member Goodgame.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance 2018-07; seconded by Council Member Goodgame.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. Council Member Bates moved approve Ordinance 2018-08; seconded by Council Member Goodgame.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. The following two items were heard consecutively and voted on separately. Item No. 14—Ordinance No.2018-18,Final, Victory Pointe,LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-18 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.2018-19,Final, Victory Pointe,LLC Rezoning Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No.2018-19 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. Economic Development Director Schmidt provided information in regards to critical components of the Master Plan and the similarities of those critical components to this request. Senior Planner Kruse presented applicant's request for comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. Ordinance 2018-18 changes the future land use to Downtown Mixed Use.This property conjoins the City's Victory Pointe Project and is contiguous on two sides with the Downtown Mixed Use Future Land Use. Ordinance 2018-19 changes the zoning of the subject property to Planned Unit Development.The applicant would like to construct approximately 17 single family condominiums. The project will help to maximize the number of people coming downtown. The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan by Germana Engineering & Associates. The project will consist of a four story building of up to 17 units and is for residential use only.The applicant is requesting a cut and fill of up to 15 feet and a retaining wall height of up to 10 feet. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2018-18 and Ordinance 2018-19. 6 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Mark Graff, applicant, 1944 Brantley Circle,presented current pictures of properties on Montrose Street. Once approval is received,construction drawings will be drafted at which point the project will go out for bidding and then go through presale. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. Cuqui Whitehead,700 Hooks Street,expressed support for the project. Michelle Pines, 1430 15th Street, conveyed support for the project, but concerned with the information provided within the agenda packet. Steve Hanna, 1251 Fran Mar Court,expressed support for the project. Jayson Stringfellow, 1455 W.Lakeshore Drive,commented the project creates a circular economic engine and sustainability and expressed support for the project. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Economic Development Director Schmidt clarified any project consisting of over 25 units per acre requires a staff report. Even though the project is not over 25 units per acre,the staff did perform a staff report on this project wherein the project was found to be compatible with the adjacent residential area. Senior Planner Kruse stated the Lake County Property Appraiser's website has a disclaimer for people to get further official data on property information provided by the website. The City received official surveys and included in the Ordinance that the applicant cannot go over 25 units per acre. Council Member Goodgame requested clarification regarding the parking request. Mr. Graff replied the parking garage has 3 spaces constrained by a column causing them to be eight feet wide as opposed to the rest of the spaces which are nine feet wide.However,all of the parking behind the structure will be ten feet by twenty feet.There will be one parking space for each unit in the parking garage as well as one parking space for each unit behind the structure. Council Member Travis expressed love for the project,but dislike towards the facade.The Council received a letter from a local resident which points out the area of the property is the City's historic area and as such hopes the facade would fit more into the historic downtown. City Attorney Mantzaris clarified the Council is not voting tonight on what the project would look like, but the information and design of the project is contained within the application presented before the Council. As a result, the project would have to be built in substantial accordance with what is presented in the application if approved. Council Member Bates agreed with Council Member Travis'comments regarding the facade. Council Member Travis requested a facade of cobble over the concrete.Mr.Graff stated he believed there should be some variety in the looks of the buildings built in downtown Clermont. Council Member Brishke inquired of the elevations and facades for new businesses coming into downtown. Economic Development Director Schmidt stated the buildings downtown are a mix.The cabanas are a key west style while additional commercial projects coming to the area will have a mix of stucco and brick faux. There is an eclectic mix of style forming in the downtown. The City does have a Downtown Architectural and Design Standards which prohibit certain colors and styles.The standards are dated from 2010 and are in need of updating. 7 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2018 Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance 2018-18 with the applicant taking suggestions into consideration; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. Council Member Bates moved to approve Ordinance 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. The following four items were heard consecutively and voted on separately. Item No. 16—Ordinance No.2018-15,Final, Goodman Commerce Center Annexation Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-15 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. Item No. 17—Ordinance No.2018-16,Final, Goodman Comprehensive Plan Amendment Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-16 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. Item No. 18—Ordinance No.2018-17,Final, Goodman Commerce Center Rezoning Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-17 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. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 19—Resolution No.2018-08, Goodman Commerce Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Resolution No. 2018-08 aloud by title only. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, granting 20,000 square feet of floor space with a total floor area greater than 100,000 square feet. 8 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24,2018 Development Services Director Henschel presented the request for voluntary annexation, small scale comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and a Conditional Use Permit. The subject property is located on Hancock Road and Trade Avenue,contiguous to City boundaries,and is within the City's utility service area.The request is to allow two buildings that occupy more than 20,000 square feet of floor space and to allow a total floor area greater than 100,000 square feet.The comprehensive plan amendment would change the Future Land Use to City Industrial Designation. The rezoning would change the zoning of the subject property to City of Clermont M-1 Industrial zoning classification.The Conditional Use Permits will allow for a total of 107,400 square feet.The project will comply with the Land Development Regulations for M- 1 Industrial zoning and meet the City's Architectural Standards. Additional dedication of right-of-way for Hancock Road will be required by applicant and no outside storage will be permitted. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 2018-15,Ordinance 2018-16,Ordinance 2018-17 and Resolution 2018-08. Eric Lagassey,LINN Engineering,representing the applicant,was present to answer any questions. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.There were no comments.Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Council Member Goodgame expressed concern regarding the architectural design materials.Eric Lagassey stated he was unsure of the type of building materials to be used. The truck area will be dock high with a turning radius of 120 feet and a concrete loading area. Council Member Brishke inquired as to the number of occupants.Eric Lagassey replied the tenants are not known at this time and could be more than two. Council Member Goodgame expressed concern regarding the proximity to a residential area.City Manager Gray noted the subject property is already zoned for industrial use and the building will have a facade on the side which faces Hancock. Economic Development Director Schmidt commented the number one critical need in Clermont is for flex and warehouse space. The greatest challenge has been having no one to build such a space.This will also create employment opportunities for Clermont. Council Member Bates expressed concern regarding traffic. City Manager Gray stated there would be a portion of the property along the right-of-way dedicated for future expansion. Council Member Goodgame expressed desire for turning lanes on Hancock to help alleviate traffic issues. Development Services Director Henschel stated the County has agreed to work with turning lanes for the development if 25-foot right-of-way is provided. Dale Ladd,1135 East Avenue, owner, stated the subject property is already zoned for this type of project and would be able to do this project within the County. Mr. Ladd also has a developer's agreement to acquire sewer and water services for the property.However,Mr.Ladd wants to annex the property into the city so the City can have more control over the property. This project will generate far less traffic than anything else that can go there as the property is zoned for industrial use rather than commercial use. Council Member Travis moved to approve Ordinance 2018-15: seconded by Council Member Brishke.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. Council Member Travis moved to approve Ordinance 2018-16: seconded by Council Member Brishke.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. Council Member Travis moved to approve Ordinance 2018-17: seconded by Council Member Brishke.This motion passed 5 to 0 with a roll call vote. 9 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2018 Council Member Travis moved to approve Resolution 2018-08; seconded by Council Member Brishke.This motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No. 20—Variance Request,McTurk Development Services Director Henschel presented the variance request to allow a rear yard setback less than five feet to allow for the construction of a swimming pool.Staff recommended approval of the variance request. Paul McTurk, applicant, brought and presented to Council concept images of the pool to be constructed. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Mayor Ash expressed concern for the proximity of property to the golf course and the level of the golf course. The applicant clarified there is no slope between the golf course and his property and there will also be a retaining wall constructed between the pool and golf course as illustrated in the concept. Council Member Bates moved to approve the variance request; seconded by Council Member Goodgame.This motion passed with all members present voting aye. Item No.21 —Variance Request, VP Skytop Senior Planner Kruse presented the variance request to the parking requirements to allow for 22 parking spaces off site for property located on Montrose Street. The property owner would like to construct an additional building on the property and maximize the development potential in downtown. Staff recommended approval of the variance request. Patrick Bianchi, 752 W. Montrose Street,applicant, stated he is attempting to create a destination point for downtown by having a high end establishment. Mayor Ash opened the public hearing. Sharyn Dickerson, 180 Stutter Drive, expressed concern for parking along Montrose Street. Mark Graff, 1944 Brantley Circle, expressed support for the variance. Keith Mullins, 640 Drew Avenue, inquired about building a parking ramp to handle the parking issues. Jim Hanks, 757 W. Montrose Street, expressed concern for parking. Brian Wambold, 1436 Muir Circle, expressed support for the project. Jayson Stringfellow 1455 W. Lakeshore drive, expressed support for the variance. Mayor Ash closed the public hearing. Economic Development Director Schmidt stated the property is private property so users should not be parking on this property. Part of the Master Plan streetscapes will be adding parking spaces throughout downtown with 60 spaces being added to West Avenue alone. 10 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2018 City Manager Gray clarified the Master Plan did allow for the building of a parking structure. One of the items on the consent agenda was to start the designing of the parking structure. Council Member Bates moved to approve the variance request: seconded by Council Member Travis.This motion passed with all members present voting aye. 11 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 24, 2018 ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm. APPROVED: ‘, AO/ / API Gail L. Ash, Mayor ATTEST: Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk