R-86-533
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTIONS
No. 533
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING LAKE COUNTY TO BE MORE
RESTRICTIVE IN PERMITTING OF SAND AND CLAY MINING OR EXCAVATION;
ENCOURAGING LAKE COUNTY TO REQUIRE MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION AS TO
THE ULTIMATE USE OF THE PROPERTY; ENCOURAGING LAKE COUNTY TO MAINTAIN
THE CITY OF CLERMONT'S CHARACTERIZATION AS "GEM OF THE HILLS".
WHEREAS, the rolling hills of Lake County are a most valued
natural resource; and
WHEREAS, the hilly terrain of Lake County is peculiar to this
area and unique in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the distinctive hills attract many residents and
visitors to the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont is characterized as the "Gem
of the Hills"; and
WHEREAS, the unnecessary leveling of the hills is detrimental
to the appearance and character of the area;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, that Lake County be encouraged
to be more restrictive in permitting of sand and clay mines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lake County be encouraged to re-
quire more specific information as to the ultimate use of property
to be excavated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that additional notice of such proposed
development plans and mining or excavation projects shall be given;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lake County be encouraged to main-
tain the the City of Clermont's characterization as "Gem of the
Hills;" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of County
Commissioners should do all that is within their power to promote
orderly, planned growth and in doing so, preserve the beauty of
Lake County, which they serve.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THIS /~ DAY OF~r;fr'jusf . 1986.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Attest:
~Efv!~,J:{, City Clerk