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10-26-1982 Supporting Documents® CITY OF CLPRd1ONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1982 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was hold October 26, 1982 in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoskinson at 7:30 p.m, with the following Councilmen in attendance; Michael Conley, Bob Pool, and Ilal Turville. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, and Julie Brandt. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Pro Tom Conley, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Forbes stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Bill Mattick requesting permission to use the north half of Millholland Drive as an entrance from Highway 50 into the new Shell Station which is being built. Mr. Mattick had received prior Council approval to use the South half of Hillholland Street for a driveway. Councilman Conley stated that he had reviewed the site in ques- tion, and felt that there would be no problem in allowing Mr. Mattick use of the 82-173 north end of the street for driveway purposes. -After some discussion, A MOTION I Iu,,J HJ Jtl DATED OCTOBER 5, 19be. TEMIK - UNION CARBIDE SURVEY It was reported that our Seminole Street Water Well had been included in a survey of 180 different sample sites statewide to detect the presence of Temik aldicarb residues in drinking water. The tests were conducted by Union Carbide, and no detectable traces of Temik were found in any of the sample sites. Mr. Forbes stated that he had been in contact with the Lake County Pollution Control Board. Mr, Ted Wicks, Director, advised that no action regarding Temik should be taken until all studies are completed; and as of yet, there have been no directives from the State regarding Temik. Mr. Forbes stated that he would keep the Council apprized of this matter. SOUTH LAKE ART LEAGUE It was reported that the City Manager had met with Ruby Abel, President of the South Lake Art League, about a possible donation from the City to the League. Presently, the League is working on various Craft Guilds intended primarily for Senior Citizens. It was explained to Mrs. Abel that during budget hearings, the Council decided not to give the League a donation unless they specifically stated a use for their requested funds. A request for funds may be made in the future to support these Guilds. HALLOWEEN City Manager Forbes stated that he had received several calls from citizens re- garding the City's position on the observance of Halloween. In the past, the City has taken no position for or against trick or treating. Mr. Forbes asked the Council for their comments regarding celebrating Halloween. After some dis- cussion, it was the consensus of the Council that it was up to each individual parent to decide if their respective family would observe Halloween. The City Manager stated that he would continue to answer all inquiries in this manner. COUNTY REZONING REQUEST City Manager Forbes stated that he had received a call from the County Planners regarding Bob Wade's request to rezone 59.9 acres of property from A - Agricult- ural to RM - Mobile Home Residential. Although the property is located in the County, it is adjacent to the City Limits on Grand Highway. The County wanted to know if the City (1) had any position on the proposed rezoning, (2) had any interest in annexing the property, and (3) was willing to provide sewer and water to the property. Mr. Forbes explained that he had talked to Mr. Wade several months ago regarding his request, and at that time informed Mr. Wade that the City was in no position for a very large annexation such as this be- cause of the sewage treatment plant's capacity. Mr. Forbes stated that he felt ® CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1982 Page -2- it was timely for this to come up now because the City should set a policy to handle this type of request in the near future. Mayor Hoskinson stated that the City's general overall policy should be one whereby no moritorium would be placed on the issuance of building permits. It is the duty of the City to preserve and protect the vested development rights of the citizens of Clermont. Secondary consideration would be given to any other expansion. Councilman Tur- ville stated that he did not disagree with the Mayor, however, the City has to be interested in the land to the east and south of the City Limits. Although the City is in no position to annex the property now, he opposed a zoning change to allow mobile homes. In the future the City would have to look in that direc- tion for expansion, and it would be a shame to have a mobile home park there. City Attorney Baird stated that during the preparation of the City's Comprehen- sive Plan "an area of influence" was set by the City which includes the Wade property. The County's plan to rezone this property doesn't satisfy the County's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Hoskinson stated that it was his understanding that you cannot amend the Comprehensive Plan by a rezone after it is adopted. City At- torney Baird agreed with the Mayor's statement and stated that that was the posi- tion the County's Attorney issued to the County Commission and the County Planning 82-174 and Zoning Commission. After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TUR .,.+n nnnor 'rnr rnnnlTvir Innmi, rIJtlldrr ncrAIICr Idr rFFI TWr PnnPFPTV FRI 11; WTTIFI ayor HosKlnson amended tnis motion Dy aooing wilnuul t, ncwluu, ur InG GVI'II"nLII GI,J1yL Gra, .-- IT WOULD CHANGE BOTH THE CITY AND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLANS. THE MOTION AS AMENDED WAS SECONDED BY MAYOR HOSKINSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CLOSING DATE FOR PURCHASE OF LANDSPREADING PROPERTY City Attorney Baird reported that the closing date for part of the property to be purchased for our landspreading site would be Thursday, October 28, 1982 at 2:00 p.m. in his office. He further explained that the City was purchasing an undivided one- half interest in the whole property, not buying half of the property now and the other half in March. City Manager Forbes explained that the DER has given their tentative approval to the site, but would not issue their final approval until after publishing their intent to issue the permit and allowing any person who would be substantially affected by the proposed permitting decision to request a hearing. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hoskinson reported that he had received a request to have the Public Works Department remove the loose water hyacinths that are floating along the shore of Lake Minneola before they take root. City Manager Forbes stated that he would take care of this matter. COUNCILMAN POOL'S REPORT Councilman Pool reported that he had attended his first Library Board Meeting as the City's liaison to the Board. Dayle Matthews was appointed as Clermont's rep- resentative from the Library Board to the countywide library system, and Ann Dupee as first alternate. VARIANCE REQUEST - 760 EAST DESOTO (ATRHUR T. LOWERY) Mr. Arthur T. Lowery appeared before the Council requesting several variances for his property located at 760 East Desoto Street which would be needed in order to construct sixteen additional apartment units on the site. The variances requested were: Lot size variance from 48,000 additional square feet required to 0 feet. Parking space variance from the required additional 32 parking spaces to 2 spaces. 3. Lot coverage variance from a maximum allowable coverage of 25% increased to 33%. ® CITY OF CLPRAfONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING October 26, 1982 Page -3- 4. 25 foot required rear yard setback changed to 7 feet. Mr. Lowery further explained that he believed the present buildings on the property were °grandfathorod" in, and in order to fully utilize the property as it was in- tended, the variances should be granted. Councilman Conley stated that he liked the ideas presented, and agreed that there is a need for low income housing in Clermont. However, he felt that a variance with regard to the square foot require- ment would set a precedent. Councilman Pool stated that Mr. Lowery could perhaps change his plans to eight units and come before the Council at another time. After 82-175 much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,_SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TUR- VILLE AND UNANIMOUS ! CARRIED TO DENY THESE VARIANCE REQUESTS. RESOLUTION 414 - AUTHORIZATION AND DESIGNATION OF PROPER CITY EMPLOYEES TO DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAW CITY FUNDS It was explained that Resolution 414 authorized the following City Employees to deposit and withdraw City Funds: George D. Forbes, City Manager Wayne Saunders, Finance Director Robert E. Smythe, Public Works Director Jeanny Fisk, Senior Accounting Clerk 82-176 After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 414 WHICH AUTHORIZED AND DESIGNATED THOSE CITY EMPLOYEES LISTED ABOVE TO DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAW CITY FUNDS. The Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. .M. Hoskinson, Mayor ATTEST: s Jul M. Brandt, Neputy City Clerk