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The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 25,2018 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 Deputy City Clerk Zinker.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Miche Chicoye gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read the Fire Prevention Week proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash presented the
proclamation to Fire Marshal Pierce.
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation aloud. Mayor Ash
presented the proclamation to Brandy DeOliveira.
Ms. DeOliveira requested Council to approve downtown Clermont to light up gold for the month of
September going forward.
PRESENTATIONS
Fire Department
Fire Chief Bishop provided a brief background of the presentation to be given by the Fire Department.
Fire Captain Sacco presented information regarding cardiac arrests and the efforts the Fire Department is
taking to improve their statistics. Majority of the cardiac arrests happen at home, but survivability is the
highest in public settings. Clermont's Fire Department is now nationally accredited. Fire Captain Sacco
personally thanked the City for the devices and support they provide.
City Manager Gray stated he asked staff to verify the Fire Department's statistics to ensure accuracy and
thanked the Council for their ongoing support.
Mayor Ash thanked staff and asked for all Fire Department staff to stand for the public to acknowledge
them.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charlene Forth,939 W.Desoto Street,presented information in regards to South Lake Montessori School's
previous code enforcement case and clarified accusations made against her regarding bullying of a local
church. She provided a receipt to Council for a previous payment made in the amount of$5,000 to repaint
the church. Mrs.Forth requested for her to be added on a future Council Agenda under presentations.
Edward Bowman presented information regarding Clara's Law and his walk from Mount Dora to
Tallahassee.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray reported on the first Youth Council meeting on September 19,2018 and was impressed
by the Youth Council members.The Council is invited to attend any of the future Youth Council meetings.
The next Citizens Academy starts this Thursday on September 27, 2018 in the Council Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00pm.
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City Manager Gray stated there were a few changes to the agenda with Item No. 8 and Item No. 9 to be
tabled to October 9,2018.
Item No.8—Ordinance No.2018-27,Final
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-27 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Florida,amending
the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local
Government Comprehensive Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes by
adopting text changes to the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan to amend
the maximum density for the commercial and master planned development Future Land
Use categories; setting forth the authority for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments; setting forth the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments; establishing the legal status of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments;
providing for severability,conflict and an effective date.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table Ordinance No. 2018-27 to October 9, 2018;
seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No.9—Ordinance No.2018-30,Final
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No.2018-30 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Florida,amending
the Land Development Code of the City of Clermont by adding Section 122-358
Affordable Housing Density Bonus,under Chapter 122 Zoning;setting forth standards and
regulations for the criteria for the density bonus; and providing for conflict, severability,
codification and an effective date.
Council Member Goodgame moved to table Ordinance No. 2018-30 to October 9, 2018;
seconded by Council Member Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Manager Gray reported Item No. 10 has been withdrawn.Also,Doris Bloodsworth is leaving the City
at the end of the month with her replacement, Kathryn Deen, taking over as the new Communications
Director. City Manager Gray thanked Ms.Bloodsworth for her work.
City Attorney Mantzaris— No report.
Council Member Bates stated National Night Out will be held on October 2 and reminded Council that
Lake County League of Cities is holding their Sponsors Night on October 3 in Mount Dora.Florida League
of Cities Executive Director,Mike Sittig,is retiring.
Council Member Goodgame reported Steve Smith with New Beginnings will have their grand opening of
their affordable housing development at Citrus Tower Boulevard on Thursday at 8:30am.
Council Member Brishke reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast last Friday.
Council Member Travis reported the Gran Fondo on Sunday will be at Victory Pointe at 8:00am which will
be the first big event at Victory Pointe. She attended the soft opening of the new brewery and expressed
excitement for downtown's growth.
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Mayor Ash reported on September 13,she attended the meeting with the South Lake Homeless Task Force
where the focus was the agenda for the upcoming Economic Development Through Workforce Housing
Forum. On Septermber 14, she was at Summit Greens for the presentation by City Manager Gray and
Economic Director Schmidt where they discussed details of the City's ongoing and future Master Plan. On
September 15, she hosted Coffee with the Mayor at Yummi's on Montrose and handed out sheets of
upcoming events and businesses. On September 17, she attended the promotional services for the police
explorers. Later that day, she attended the grand opening of Suncreek Brewery where the owners
complimented City Manager Gray and Economic Development Director Schmidt for their time and work.
On September 19,she was at the first Youth Council meeting where local students get firsthand knowledge
of their local government. The Youth Council will come together to develop a project for the community.
On September 21,she attended the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the City Center.On September 22,
she attended South Lake Little League season opening at Palatlakaha Park along with City Manager Gray
and Police Chief Broadway.Yesterday,she attended the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District meeting where
the focus was on the proposed 2019 budget.
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 September 6,2018 Special
Meeting minutes.
Item No.2—DEO Job Growth Fund Grant Consider request DEO Job Growth Grant Fund
Application.
Item No.3—Hurricane Irma Debris Removal and Consider approval of payment to Lake County for
Monitoring Services Payment and Budget Hurricane Irma Debris Removal and Monitoring
Amendment Services in the amount of$76,223.56 and a budget
amendment in the same amount.
Item No.4—Resolution No.2018-40R Consider authorizing the issuance of revenue
City of Leesburg TEFRA bonds by the City of Leesburg in an amount not to
exceed $10,000,000 to fund a loan to LifeStream
Behavioral Center, Inc. for the financing and/or
refinancing, acquisition, construction, and
equipping of healthcare facilities and site
improvements.
Item No.5—Resolution No.2018-42R Consider Resolution requesting the School Board
of Lake County honor Aurelia Cole by changing
the name of Clermont Middle School to Aurelia
McKinney Cole Academy.
Council Member Brishke requested Item No.2 be pulled for discussion.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve Consent Agenda except for Item No. 2;
seconded by Council Member Bates. The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
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Council Member Brishke inquired where the money is coming from for the local funding match. City
Manager Gray clarified the money would not be coming from the City with the Developer paying the
matching$4,000,000.The grant is to run utilities to Project Olympus.
Council Member Brishke moved to approve Item No. 2; seconded by Council Member
Bates.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The next two items were heard together and voted on separately.
Item No.6—Ordinance No.2018-12,Final, 607&619 Lake Avenue Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Deputy City Clerk Zinker 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.
Senior Planner Kruse presented the applicant's request for a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment
for property that is approximately.52+1-acres.This is a joint application that consists of two parcels.The
owner has applied for Planned Unit Development zoning to allow three 50 by 100 feet single-family
residential lots on the property.The applicant desires a change of the future land use to Downtown Mixed
Use. The Downtown Mixed Use is adjacent to the property on two sides. Staff recommended approval.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Jayson Stringfellow, 1455 West Lakeshore Drive, stated there was not much to add to this ordinance,but
would have more details under the next ordinance to be discussed.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Kevin McKenna,562 West Minneola Avenue,expressed opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Mr.Stringfellow replied any future request to change the future land use of a property to Downtown Mixed
Use would have to come back to the Council so this decision would not be setting a precedence.
Council Member Bates inquired of commercial use. Council Member Travis inquired of the purpose of
rezoning the property. City Manager Gray replied the City's Master Plan allows for more people to move
downtown. The Planned Unit Development zoning is a zoning mechanism which allows for less than an
acre residential homes and for no commercial use. The two related Ordinances which affect this request
could not be heard together due to separate property owners. Senior Planner Kruse clarified in the
Downtown Mixed Use there is no minimum area for a Planned Unit Development.
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Kruse replied the other property owner would have to return to Council for rezoning.
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City Attorney Mantzaris stated the Council could request the applicant to present both items before
motioning.
Item No.7—Ordinance No.2018-31,Final, 607 Lake Avenue PUD Rezoning
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-31 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,recording,and publication.
Senior Planner Kruse presented the applicant's request for rezoning from R-3 Residential/Professional
District to Planned Unit Development on a property that is approximately .345 +/- acres in size. The
property had a residential structure that was removed in the past few years and the site will be redeveloped.
The applicant originally sought a rezoning to the Central Business District however, with some concerns
over the allowable permitted uses, the applicant requested a Planned Unit Development to provide
assurance of only single-family residential uses would occur on the property.The applicant has updated the
site plan and elevations based on concerns from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The front setback
would be 12 feet and the side setback would be 5 feet.Staff experienced difficulty due to the small amount
of lots compared to the usual request for a Planned Unit Development with no road construction or
amenities. There were no documented issues with stormwater on Minneola Avenue in this area. However,
the Planned Unit Development would require the applicant to acquire a permit for stormwater before
moving forward. Staff recommended approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
unanimous approval.
Jayson Stringfellow, the applicant, clarified staff's difficulties were with regard to the small size of the
request since it is not a larger development which Planned Unit Development is typically used for. The
setbacks and square footage are to be consistent with the other surrounding properties.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.
Kevin McKenna, 562 West Minneola Avenue, expressed concern for stormwater for the surrounding
properties and expressed opposition to the ordinances.
Jack Kruse, 538 Lake Avenue,expressed opposition to the ordinances.
Alyson Johnson,525 West Minneola Avenue,expressed opposition to the ordinances.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Jayson Stringfellow presented images of properties on the same street of the subject property.The proposed
designs and size fits with what is in the neighborhood. The last application was pulled in order to address
concerns of the residents.
Mayor Ash expressed concern for the size of the proposed lots. Mr. Stringfellow replied each house would
have roughly 7 feet from the driveway and the next house over to provide separation.
Mayor Ash inquired about the property behind the subject property.Mr. Stringfellow stated there is a shed
and a quadraplex.
Council Member Travis requested clarification for the reason to rezone the subject property.City Manager
Gray clarified the rezoning would affect the number of lots allowed on the property. Senior Planner Kruse
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stated the current zoning would only allow for two units. The Planned Unit Development would forbid
commercial use on the subject property and is used to install conditions.
Mayor Ash questioned if the surrounding properties were all residential. Senior Planner Kruse stated the
surrounding property is all residential with a part of a property close by owned by a church.
City Attorney Mantzaris commented the Council's decision could affect what happens elsewhere in the
neighborhood.
Council Member Travis inquired if another quadraplex could go on the property. Senior Planner Kruse
replied only two single family homes or a duplex would be allowed.
Council Member Goodgame moved to deny Item No. 6; seconded by Council Member
Brishke. The motion passed 3 to 2 on a roll call vote with Council Member Bates and
Mayor Ash voting nay.
Item No. 10—Ordinance No.2018-29,Final, Overlay District
Withdrawn.
Item No. 11 —Ordinance No.2018-32,Final, Police Pension
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-32 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Florida,amending
the City of Clermont Police Officers' Pension Trust Fund, as adopted by Ordinance No.
304-C;providing plan benefit revisions;providing for severability of provisions;repealing
all ordinances in conflict herewith;and providing an effective date.
Finance Director Van Zile presented Ordinance No. 2018-32 which is proposed to amend the shared plan
portion of the Police Officers Retirement Plan. As the share plan was implemented, issues arose which
needed clarification. This Ordinance clarifies that future Chapter 185 excess amounts will be credited to
participants in the share plan based on equal shares.The Ordinance also clarifies expenses,gains,and losses
will be credited to the shared account based on the returns and forfeitures will be credited based on equal
shares.Police Officers Pension Board's recommendation is for approval.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates moved for approval of Ordinance No. 2018-32; seconded by
Council Member Travis.The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote.
Item No. 12—Ordinance No. 2018-33,Final, Fire Pension
Deputy City Clerk Zinker read Ordinance No. 2018-33 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Florida,amending
the City of Clermont Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund,as adopted by Ordinance No. 304-
C; providing plan benefit revisions; providing for severability of provisions; repealing all
Ordinances in conflict herewith;and providing an effective date.
Finance Director Van Zile stated Ordinance No.2018-33 proposes the same amendments to the shared plan
as Ordinance 2018-32,but for the Firefighters Officers Retirement Plan.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
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Council Member Bates moved for approval of Ordinance No. 2018-33; seconded by
Council Member Goodgame.The motion passed with a 5-0 roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
The next three items were heard together and voted on separately.
Item No. 13—Variance Request,South Lake Hospital
Item No. 14—Variance Request,South Lake Hospital
Item No. 15—Variance Request,South Lake Hospital
Senior Planner Kruse presented the applicant's variance request to allow a zero lot line setback. The
buildings are located at 1925 Hospital View Way, 1950 Hospital View Way,and 1970 Hospital View Way
and are already constricted as a portion of the South Lake Hospital Campus. The site was developed
according to City Code with the required number of parking spaces, external landscaping and other code
requirements.The applicants are not requesting any building alterations or additions.These requests are to
allow the buildings to be sold and then owned by another party other than the hospital, but have the
surrounding area be controlled and operated by the hospital. The existing visual impact would stay the
same, but the building would be owned differently. Staff recommended approval of all of the variance
requests.
Christopher Germana, Germana Engineering, clarified the doctors would like to purchase the properties
from the hospital with the hospital maintaining the property.The doctors currently have a land lease for the
houses.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Goodgame expressed concern regarding the owner of the hospital and the future care of
the site.
Council Member Bates inquired about the landscaping. Mr. Germana replied the hospital would take care
of the landscaping for the properties.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Item No. 13; seconded by Council Member
Brishke.The motion passed with Council Member Goodgame voting nay.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Item No. 14; seconded by Council Member
Brishke.The motion passed with Council Member Goodgame voting nay.
Council Member Bates moved to approve Item No. 15; seconded by Council Member
Brishke.The motion passed with Council Member Goodgame voting nay.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting adjourned at 8:24pm.
APPROVED:
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Gail L.Ash,Mayo
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe,City Clerk
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