08-27-2019 Regular Council City of Clermont
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August 27, 2019
The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 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,Bates,Mullins and Travis.Other City officials present were City Manager Gray,
City Attorney Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pat Green gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Howe administered the Oath of Office to Keith Mullins for Seat 2 for the remainder of the un-
expired term.
PRESENTATION
Honor Ray Goodgame
Charles Forth presented a historical donation to the Historic Village with Clermont history in honor of Ray
Goodgame.He reviewed family history roots of the Forths and the Chasewells and presented the documents
given to the Historical Society for preservation. The first item was an original framed photo given to
workers at the Blue Goose. The second items were World War Il military items belonging to Mr. Forth's
dad and an original article from 1945. Mr. Forth thanked City Manager Gray and Council Member Bates
for their assistance.
Charlene Forth stated they also have medals, an original photo in military dress of her father-in-law, and
his purple heart medals which will be provided to the Historical Society.
City Manager Gray stated the Community Foundation Donation to Fire Department presentation for
tonight's meeting is postponed to September.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathy Diaz, 13625 North Jacks Lake Road,expressed concern for the building of a senior living facility on
recently annexed land to which she was not notified. The property is adjacent to Ms. Diaz's home and the
building of the senior facility center will cut off the only road leading to her property. Ms. Diaz was
informed her property is not land locked by the development as she can construct a new connecting road.
Ms. Diaz called Carl Thomas Grading who informed her that building another road in the suggested area
would be costly. When the investors were asked to make an access road, she was told she would need to
call the City and the County.
City Manager Gray suggested meeting with Ms. Diaz to go over the specifics of the situation to better assist
as the Council will not be able to help since her property is not within the City limits.
Jim Purvis, 4206 Hammersmith Road, congratulated Keith Mullins on being appointed to the Council and
thanked Mr. and Mrs. Forth for the history provided.
Chris Fowler, 773 West Montrose Street, expressed concern with downtown parking and requested for a
parking feasibility study to be conducted.
Charlene Forth. 939 W. Desoto Street, expressed opposition to interruption during the presentation by the
Mayor and apologized to Judy Goodgame. Mayor Ash replied she asked for clarification of the presentation
and apologized to Judy Goodgame for any offense taken.
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Greg Ammon,550 5th Street,expressed opposition to the time limit for public comments.Mayor Ash replied
everyone gets three minutes to make sure everyone has a chance to speak.
REPORTS
City Manager Gray requested for Item No. 4, 5 and 6 be tabled to October 8,2019.
Item No. 4—Ordinance No.2019-14,Final, Wise Annexation
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2019-14 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 Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-14 to October 8, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No. 5—Ordinance No.2019-15,Final, Wise Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No. 2019-15 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.
Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-15 to October 8, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
Item No.6—Ordinance No.2019-16,Final, Wise PUD Rezoning
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-16 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.
Council Member Bates moved to table Ordinance No. 2019-16 to October 8, 2019;
seconded by Council Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting
aye.
City Manager Gray reported Item No. 12 — Utility Agreement, Oak Properties LLC - Clermont III RES
will be pulled and moved to next month;City offices will be closed for Labor day on Monday;and the First
Budget Hearing will occur on September 5, 2019 at 6:30pm.
City Attorney Mantzaris— No report.
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Council Member Bates inquired about Tropical Storm Dorian. City Manager Gray stated Lake County is
in level three which is just monitoring the storm. There is an Emergency Management meeting tomorrow
with Lake County at 3:00pm. The City will post advisories as they become available.
Council Member Mullins—No report.
Council Member Brishke—No report.
Council Member Travis reported she attended an informal meeting with the Chain of Lakes founder to work
on initiatives for suggestions or improvements for the trail such as speed limits and alternate routes for
cyclists.
Mayor Ash—No report.
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 August 13, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes.
Item No. 2—Plat Approval Consider plat approval for Winona Place for 5
residential lots.
Item No.3—Contract Award Consider award to Life Scan Wellness Centers
and AdventHealth Centra Care for medical
examination and drug/alcohol testing services.
Council Member Bates moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 7—Ordinance No.2019-29, Transmittal, Hartwood Properties CPA
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-29 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 11,
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 Kruse presented the transmittal of the Hartwood Properties, LLC's request to amend the
future land use map to a designation of Master Planned Development. The subject site is approximately 80
acres in size.A portion of the property has been used for agriculture purposes.The property's current Future
Land Use designation is Lake County Regional Office which provides for a variety of office uses and some
limited commercial use which support office uses. The applicant requested Master Planned Development
future land use designation and rezoning to a Planned Unit Development with up to 600 multifamily
dwelling units and up to 120,000 square feet of commercial uses. The Planned Unit Development will be
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considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the adoption phase of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to ensure the project is kept at the proposed development intensity and will come before
Council at a later date for consideration. The subject property is located in the City's Joint Planning Area.
Staff supported the applicant's request and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
six to zero.
City Manager Gray stated transmittals require a public hearing but will return to Council for final approval.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing.There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates moved to transmit Ordinance No. 2019-29; seconded by Council
Member Mullins.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Item No.8—Ordinance No.2019-32, Transmittal, Bradshaw North CPA
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-32 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 Kruse presented applicant's request for an amendment to the Future Land Use map to
designate the property with a future land use category of commercial.The subject site is approximately 16
acres. The property is located within the City's Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement and the Joint
Planning Area. A portion of the property has been historically used for agricultural purposes. The current
Future Land Use designation is Wellness Way Area Plan 1. The applicant desires to develop the property
for commercial use which would include a 140 room hotel with up to 32,000 square feet of commercial
uses. The City's Commercial Land Use allows up to 0.25 floor area ratio and up to 12 units per acre.This
is comparable to what is permissible under Wellness Way 1 in Lake County. Staff recommended approval
to change the Future Land Use to the City's Commercial. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval six to zero.
Mayor Ash opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Bates moved to transmit Ordinance No. 2019-32; seconded by Council
Member Brishke. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No.9—Ordinance No.2019-31,Introduction, Bradshaw North Annexation
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-31 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 Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-31; seconded by Council
Member Brishke.The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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The next two items were heard concurrently and voted on separately.
Item No. 10—Resolution No.2019-19R,Action Gator Tire
City Clerk Howe read Resolution No.2019-19R 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 tire store with eight service bays in Planned Unit
Development Zoning District.
Item No. 11—Variance Request,Action Gator Tire
Planning Manager Kruse presented the applicant's resolution and variance request. The applicant is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a tire store with eight service bays in a Planned Unit
Development. The parcel located west of the Hammock Ridge Road and US Highway 27. The Land
Development Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for any automotive services business.The applicant
is proposing a 6,800 square foot building with eight service bays. No outside storage or disposal will be
allowed.The service bays will be facing north towards an elevated hill with no view from Hammock Ridge
Road or the adjoining property.Access to the site will be from Hammock Ridge Road.The applicant is also
requesting a variance to allow for a reduction of eight parking spaces and is proposing to have a total of 30
spaces. Staff reviewed the application and recommended approval.The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval five to one.
David Dorey,8367 Summerdale Lane,Tallahassee,FL,project manager,requested approval of the requests
and stated the business would not be open on Sundays.
Council Member Travis disclosed she met with the applicant to discuss this project.
Mayor Ash opened the public hearing.
Eric Fincham,3522 Mediterra Drive,expressed opposition to the request.
Richard Bauer, 1789 Bella Lago Drive,inquired about the direction of the service bays,noise suppression,
hours of operation,and oil spill drainage. City Attorney Mantzaris stated the matter would have to return
to Council to change the hours of operation.City Manager Gray stated US Highway 27 is not in the city's
jurisdiction as it is the State of Florida's jurisdiction.The Homeowner's Association may contact the State
of Florida as well to help expedite the request to address jay braking.
Adam Hildebrant, 1784 Bella Lago Drive,expressed opposition to the request.
Jim Purvis,4206 Hammersmith Road,expressed support for the request.
Preston Bolt,462 Valley Stream Drive,Geneva,FL expressed support for the request.
Mayor Ash closed the Public Hearing.
Robert Blackerby, developer of the project,addressed the public's questions and concerns. He noted they
took the back of the building and added shutters and stone work to make the building attractive.Additional
landscaping was also added to the property. The applicant has been in business in Clermont for 20 years
and would like to stay local in order to keep the jobs in the City.
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City Manager Gray stated the Conditional Use Permit addresses the bays having to be screened from public
view as well as noise levels and could address hours of operation. Mr. Blackerby stated the hours of
operation will be 7:00am to 6:00pm or 7:00am to 7:00pm based on community needs.
Council Member Mullins inquired about the sidewalk and expressed concern for the building being left on
Highway 50.City Manager Gray stated the applicant will be required to install a sidewalk on the property.
Council Member Travis expressed support for the request.
Council Member Bates expressed opposition to the request.
Council Member Brishke inquired about the property behind the subject property.
Mr.Blackerby stated the applicant owns most of the hill and the land on the hill is not usable as it is mostly
sand.The subject property is one parcel off of the corner from US 27.
City Manager Gray stated the Council can place the hours of operation in the Conditional Use Permit if
they would like to limit the hours.
Council Member Travis moved to approve Resolution No.2019-19R;seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed 3 to 2 with Council Member Brishke and Council
Member Bates opposed.
Council Member Travis moved to approve the variance request; seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed 3 to 2 with Council Member Brishke and Council
Member Bates opposed.
Item No. 13—Ordinance No.2019-39,Introduction
City Clerk Howe read Ordinance No.2019-39 aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Clermont,Lake County,Florida,imposing
a temporary moratorium for one hundred and eighty (180)days on the acceptance of any
application for and/or the issuance of any permit, conditional use approval, site plan
approval, and any other official action of the City of Clermont having the effect of
permitting or allowing development and/or construction of any multi-family development;
excluding with conditions such applications submitted prior to August 27, 2019 or
approvals for the continuance of an existing multi-family development; the temporary
moratorium shall apply to all real property located within the corporate limits of the City
of Clermont;providing for severability,conflicts and an effective date.
Council Member Bates moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2019-39;seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
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ADJOURN: With no further comments,this meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.
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