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04-13-1982 Supporting DocumentsI
CITY OF CLF.RAIONT
MINUTES
April. 13, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont- was
held on April 13, 1982 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following
Councilmen in attendance: Michael Conley, Robert Pool, Dennis Thomas
and Hal Turville. Other City Officials present were: City Manager
George Forbes, City Attorney Baird, and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeat-
ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Conley
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the March 23, 1982
meeting be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY CLERK
City Manager Forbes recognized the City Clerk's election to
the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of City Clerks.-'
LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
City Manager Forbes urged Council to attend the Lake County
League of Cities meeting which will be held on Wednesday,
April 21, 1982. The meeting will be hosted by the City of
Leesburg.
CITY WATER SYSTEM
City Manager Forbes reported that a letter had been received
from the DER regarding two deficiencies noted during a sani-
tary survey of our water system. He explained that the City
Engineer is in the process of preparing specifications and
obtaining bids for the abandonment of the Highland, Bloxam
and Lake Avenue wells. These wells are scheduled to be abandoned
by the end of this year. Bids are also being prepared for the
the removal of the Lake Avenue water tank.
BUILDING INSPECTION
City Manager Forbes informed Council that Howard Blair, inspector
for the City water system improvements and employed by the City
Engineer, will be conducting building inspections in the absence
of Harvey Nagel. Mr. Nagel will be on vacation until April 26.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Manager Forbes stated that the Chamber of Commerce Director
has requested that a sign be erected designating the locale of
the Chamber. Council consensus was that the City Manager pursue
the matter with the director of the Chamber of Commerce.
VILLAGE SQUARE CELEBRATION
City Manager Forbes reported that the Village Square Association
is planning their annual Community Day Celebration for Saturday,
May 8, 1982 from 9 O'Clock A.M. to 3 O'Clock P.M. This year
they are requesting to have Montrose Street closed between
Seventh Street and West Avenue for the celebration. Council
consensus was that Eighth Street should not be blocked for
the entire day, but the remainder of Montrose Street would
be feasible to close.
CITY OP CLRRAIONT
MINUTES
April 13, 1982
Page 2
BOAT DOCKS AND SWIM PII411S
City Manager. Forbes stated that• the Parks and Recreation Board
arc considering the suggestion of a Public ❑oat Dock on Lake
Winona and will. present recommendations to the Council. The
Ci.ty's liability insurance carrier, Aetna .Insurance Company,
and the DER have been contacted in regard to the liability
risk and feasibility of: constructing the boat dock and swim
pier as suggested by City residents.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
Councilman Conley inquired why the turn signals are not working
on the traffic lights on Highway 50. City Manager Forbes stated
that• the Department of Transportation has not installed the
sensory loops that control the turn signals and the lights are
on manual time controls until the loops are installed. Mr. Forbes
stated he will inquire of the DOT when they will be installed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: South Lake Memorial Hospital; 853 Seventh St.
The hospital has requested that a Conditional Use Permit be
granted for this property to allow its use as professional
offices in order to aid in recruiting physicians to Clermont.
The R-3 Professional/Residential District allows single and
multiple family residences as permitted uses. Professional
offices are allowed only by a Conditional Use Pemmit. A
CUP is required to ensure that the office will be compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood.
82-56 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS TO GRANT THE CUP AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
OFPERMISSIONINjORDER 1THAT "PERMITS MAY BEOBTAINEDIMMEDIATELY:
Councilman Pool, aye; Mayor Hoskinson, aye; Councilman Conley,
aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; and Councilman Turville, aye.
CONDITIONS OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
1. The Conditional Use Permit must be reviewed by the City
Council on or before July 31, 1982, or it will automatically
expire on that date.
2. One parking space of permeable construction for each 200
square feet of floor space shall be provided at the site
(as required by the City Zoning Ordinance) within thirty
days of the date of this Conditional Use Permit. No parking
shall be permitted on Juniata or Seventh Streets.
3. If, at a future date, the parking at this location proves
inadequate, the applicant understands and agrees that the
City may require more parking space or rescind this
Conditional Use Permit.
4. No further expansion of the use or additions to the building
shall be permitted except as approved by an additional
Conditional Use Permit.
5. All applicable rules and regulations must be met, including
final site plan approval and landscaping to be completed
with the completion of parking. (See item 2 above)
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CITY 0P CLERMONT
MINUTES
April 1.3, 3.982
Page 3
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONY D.
6. This property shall. be used only for physicians' offices
or for hospital. porsonncl.. No other business operation
can be conducted from the building. This Conditional
Use Permit is not transferable to any other business use
or. corporation.
7. Only a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for this use
shall be .issued until July 31, 1982. This issuance of
a final Certificate of Occupancy is contingent on the City
landscaping and parking regulations being met, and upon
City Council review.
VARIANCE: Sign Ordinance Variance, Marino Thomas; Highway 50
Mr. Marino Thomas appeared before Council requesting that he
be allowed to construct an off -site sign with an area of 200
square feet, whereas, the maximum square footage allowed is
64 square feet. If the sign was least 1000 feet from other
off -site billboard signs the size of the proposed sign would
not require a variance.
82-58 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND CARRIED BY A 4-1 VOTE
THAT TILE SIGN VARIANCE BE GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE VOTED AGAINST GRANTING THE VARIANCE,STATING
THAT THE CITY SHOULD COMPLY WITH THE STRICT REGULATIONS THAT
WERE FORMULATED INTO THE SIGN ORDINANCE.
CLERMONT HOTEL
Mr. Nick Buttitta appeared before Council requesting that he
be allowed thirty days to formulate plans for the facilitation
of the Clermont Hotel. He is planning to lease the hotel to
persons who would use the building as an Elderly Congregate
82-59 Living Quarters. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND CARRIED
BY A 4-1 VOTE TO ALLOW MR. BUTTITTA THIRTY DAYS TO PRESENT
CONCRETE PLANS FOR TILE FACILITATION OF THE CLERMONT HOTEL.
Mayor Hoskinson voted against the thirty day extension, stating
he would like to see more positive action taken as far as
Council and Mr. Buttitta are concerned.
ORDINANCE NO. 223-C: Amendment to Chapter 23, Traffic
Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. 223-C for first
reading. The ordinance was read by title only.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
The Council discussed the possible purchase of Lots 9 and 10,
Block 76 with regard to its location and value in relation to
other City property.
82-60 After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY
OWNER FOR A SELLING PRICE THAT WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TO BOTH
THE CITY AND THE OWNER, AND REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL.
MANHOLE REHABILITATION
City Manager Forbes reported that Utility Director, Preston Davis
and the City Engineer have recommended that three additional
manholes be added to our rehabilitation project. The Altair
Company stated that they are willing to repair the additional
manholes at our present contract price. This would make the
total cost of repairs be $11,322.30.
CITY OF CLRRAIONT
MINUTES
April .13, 1982
Page A
MANHOLE REHABILITATION CONT'D.
82-61 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALTAIR BE AUTHORIZED TO
REPAIR THREE ADDITIONAL MANHOLES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
11,322.30
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ame M. Hoskinson, Mayor
Sandra 0. Rozar, Ci Clerk
REQUEST FOR: Sign Variance
DATE: March 26, 1982
OWNER:
Lawson L. Wolfe
APPLICANT:
Marino Thomas
PROPERTY:
See attached map
LOCATION:
Highway 50, adjacent to Clock Restaurant
ZONING:
C-2 Commercial
REQUEST:
Mr. Thomas requests an off -site sign with an area
of 200 square feet, whereas the maximum square
footage allowed is 64 square feet. (See attached
letter.)
COMMENTS:
An off -site sign is one not related in its subject
matter to the premises on which it is located. An
off -site sign is a billboard type sign advertising
a business or product not located on the site.
The City Sign Ordinance allows off -site signs only
on vacant property in zoning districts C-2 Commer-
cial and M-1 Industrial. The Ordinance also re-
quires off -site signs greater than b4 square feet
to be at least 1000 feet from any other off -site
sign. Billboard signs of 64 square feet or less
must be located no closer than 200 feet from any
other off -site sign on the same side of the street.
The purpose of this provision is to encourage
smaller off -site signs. Since Mr. Thomas wishes
to construct a sign 200 square feet in area that
is only 757 feet from another off -site sign, this
Variance is necessary.
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJU9...,INT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT
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Gentlemen:
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Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
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on lot/s Block
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The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is: /ooa /, �.���
My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
matian are attached hereto, on paper size 81j" x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any variance is granted, construction
of the structure must be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date:_ lv�Z
Very truly yours,
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March 26, 1982
To: City Manager
Clermont, FL
From: Marino Thomas
I am requesting a variance to put up a Bill Board Sign 10 x 20'
This sign will be located next to the Clock Restaurant and will
be 757' from an existing Bill Board.
I can put up a 64 sq. ft. sign, but due to the topographic feature
of the land, a sign of this size would have to be elevated 14 to 15
feet in height in order to be seen by the on coming traffic from the
west going east on Hwy. 50.
This height would make the sign practically unreadable.
As you know, I have located my business in downtown Clermont and
will need exposure to establish myself in my business and in the
community. I will not have a telephone listing until September
of this year and Mr. Wolfe, who owns the property, has given me
permission to use this land. This sign will be trmporary until
the land is developed six months to two years from now.
My sign will be in good taste and will also advertise downtown
Clermont. We all want this area to grow and be an essential
part of the community. I feel I have already proven my interest
in Downtown Clermont.
Marino Thoma
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Memo to:
rrom:
Subject:
Purpose:
Variance Applicants
City Manager
Variance Standards
This memo was written to assist Clermont Citizens in
understanding the purpose of zoning variances and
the specific circumstances in which the City Council
can grant variances.
when zoning was first conceived, citizens and lawyers were concerned about
the difficulty of writing general rules over land use that would be appli-
cable toinnum.erable pieces of property. There would be cases, for example,
where a general side yard requirement would be a hardship on a few lots that
were not consistent with the general pattern.
For this reason, the variance was included in The Zoning Ordinance as a
device to alleviate unfairness in particular cases.
CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET:
The concept of a variance was never intended to be a way of relaxing zoning
regulations on a wholesale fashion. In order to authorize any variance from
the city's Zoning Ordinance, the City Council must find the following:
1. That special conditions or circumstances exist which are peculiar
to your land, structure, or bm lding which are not applicable to
other properties in your zoning district.
This would include topographic features, odd shaped lots, drainage
requirements, etc. In other words, you must show that the strict
application of the Zoning Ordinance produces a unique or unneces-
sary hardship in regard to your property that is not applicable
to other properties.
2. The hardship must not be self created. Examples of a self created
hardship could include having to build an extra garage because you
bought another car; or enlarging your home because your mother-in-
law is coming to live with you.
3. The City Council cannot grant a zoning variance to you that will
grant you a special privilege which is denied to other property
owners in the same zoning district.
This might include permitting the erection or operation of a busi-
ness that would otherwise not be permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
Fbr example, allowing a shopping center to be built in a residen-
tial zone. This would require rezoning the property because the
City Council cannot by a variance change the basic zoning classi-
fication.
4. In order to obtain a variance you must demonstrate that a literal
interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive you of rights
c rye enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district,
and cause an unnecessary and undue hardship for you.
Page -2-
Memo to: Variance Applicants
Subject: Variance Standards
If you a mod a single lot that was platted many years ago
and does not now meet the lot width requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance; you may have a situation where a literal
interpretation of our Zoning Ordinance would deprive you of
the use of your lot. This is a right enjoyed by other ad-
joining properties and would result in an undue hardship.
however, con—c disadvanta a alone does not constitute a
bards sufficient to warrant antin a variance. A person
want a land area oar ance for a fourplex because he can't
afford to buy enough property does not have sufficient
grounds for a variance.
5. Any variance that is granted must be the minimum ancbee
make possible the reasonable use of your property,
harmony with the general intent of the Zoning ordinance.
CONCLUSION:
request for a zoning variance meets the above
If you believe that your
five conditions; feel free to complete the attached application forms.
Please:reimm mr that you must demonstrate to the City Council, acting
as the Zoning Board of Adjustment, that your variance request meets
_ the above conditions before your request can be granted.
Page -2-
Memo to: Variance Applicants
Subject: Variance Standards
If you mined a single lot that was platted many years ago
and does not now meet the lot width requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance; you may have a situation where a literal
interpretation of our Zoning Ordinance would deprive you of
the use of your lot. This is a right enjoyed by other ad-
joining properties and would result in an undue hardship.
MI ever, eoonanic disadvanta a alone does not constitute a
lards suff c ent to warrant anon a variance. A person p
wanting a land area Var ance .� a fourple because he can't
afford to buy enough property does not have sufficient
grounds for a variance.
5. Any variance that is granted must be the minimum variance to
make possible the reasonable use of your property, and be in
harmony with the general intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
CONCLUSION:
If you believe that your request for a zoning variance meets the above
five conditions; feel free to conplete the attached application forms.
Please..remenber that you must demonstrate to the City Council, acting
as the Zoning Board of Adjustment, that your variance request meets
__ the above conditions before your request can be granted.
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CITY OF CL.ERMONT
P.O. BOX 219 • CLEfIMONT, FLORIDA 32711 . PHONE 904/394 4001
VARIANCES
(1) Filin of etition; information re uired. Whenever anyone who
s an owner or, as any .egal interest in property affected by
this zoning code shall desire a variance, he shall file a
petition at the office of the City Clerk setting forth the
following information:
(a) The petitioner's full name and mailing address.
(b) The legal description of the property involved.
(c) A site plan of tho property involved showing the location
of existing buildings or structures and the location of }:
proposed buildings or structures.
(d) A floor plan of any proposed extension or addition.
(e) The purpose for which the property will be used. 1.
(f) A concise statement as to why the present regulations
create a hardship to the petitioner.
(?.) Filing fee; notice; hearing notification of property affected.
Ahen a petition containing the aforesaid informatioed
with the City Clerk, with a filing fee of $25.00 for a Variance
Request, a Legal Notice shall be published in a local newspaper
no less than five (5) days before the date set for the hearing
of the request, and the matter shall be entered on the agenda
of the next meeting of the City Council, which acts as the
Zoning Board of Adjustment, if the date of the meeting allows
publication of five (5) days' notice. Property owners within
150 feet of the property in question shall be notified by the
City of the conditions of the proposed variance. 1
(3) Completion of construction; notice of commencement of construc-
tion. When any variance is granted, construction must be
completed within one year of the date of the grant. It shall
be the obligation of the owner to file written notice with the
City Clerk that he has begun construction. The variance shall
automatically lapse upon failure to file such notice.
(4) Transfer of Variance. A variance in the zoning regulations
may be transferred with the transfer of the property to a new
owner, but only for 'the specific use and floor plan originally
granted.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219. CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 . PHONE D04/394.4081
March 31, 1982
Re: Variance request to I19.ace 200 square foot sign
on Highway 50 adjacent to Clock Restaurant
Dear
Attached is a request for a Variance from the City Zoning Ordin-
ance. As a property owner within 150' of this request, this
letter is to inform you that a Public Rearing on this proposed
Variance will be held by the Clermont City Council, acting as
the Zoning Board of Adjustment, on Tuesday, April 13, 1982
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You are invited to
be present at this Public Hearing to present your views on this
matter. By receiving your input, we can make Clermont a better
place to live and work.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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VARIANCE REQUEST
MARINO THOMAS
East Highway 50
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FEET
Fred L. Wolfe estate Lots 72, 106, 107, 185, 186, 188
c/o Lawson Wolfe
Rt. 3 Box 155
Clermont, Florida 32711
Clock Restaurant Lots 193 - 198
580 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida 32711
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City of Clermont Lots 80 & 81
P.O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
All property within 150 feet of the proposed sign is owned
by the Wolfe Estate.
VARIANCE REQUEST
MARINO THOMAS
East Highway 50
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FEET
Fred L. Wolfe estate
c/o Lawson Wolfe
Rt. 3 Box 155
Clermont, Florida 32711
Clock Restaurant
580 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida 32711
City of Clermont
P.O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Lots 72, 106, 107, 185, 186, 188
Lots 193 - 198
Lots 80 & 81
All property within 150 feet of the proposed sign is owned
by the Wolfe Estate.
Momo to: City Council
From: City Manager
Subject•: Manhole Rehabilitation
Date: April 8, 1902
At our March 9, 1982 meeting, the Council authorized Altair Maintenance
services to repair 10 manholes at a total cost of $8,750.00.
Utility Director Preston Davis and the City Engineer have recommended
that three additional manholes be added to our rehabilitation project.
Two manholes are located on llth Street by West Lake. Wastewater from
the entire City flows through these manholes which are in such bad
repair that ground water infiltrates into them. The third manhole is
located at Eloxam and Pitt Streets and also needs repairing.
Attached is a letter from Altair which states that they are willing to
repair the three additional manholes at our present contract price.
If these manholes are added to our contract, the total cost of repairs
would be $11,322.30; which is still less than the $12,000.00 we had
budgeted for this Project.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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altair maintenance services, inc.
7 April 1982
Mr. George Forbes
City Manager
City of Clermont
P.O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Manhole Rehabilitation
Dear Mr. Forbes:
Based on conversations with Mr. Bud Sampson, from
Springstead & Associates, we investigated additional manholes
which might require rehabilitation. We would be happy to repair
these manholes at our contract price which was calculated as
follows:
Bid Price $8,750.00
Mobilization 500.00
Manhole Repair $8,250.00
Total Footage of all 16 Manholes = 93 feet
Unit Cost - $8,250/93 = $88.70/foot
The three manholes which require immediate attention are
Nos. 6.2, 6.2A, and 21.30. The cost to repair these manholes
would be as follows:
6.2 r 9 feet deep x 88.70 = $ 798.30
6.2A ---j 9 feet deep x 88.70 = 798.30
21.30 �,-g 11 feet deep x 88.70 = 975.70
Total Cost 2,572.30
Please keep in mind that the average footage on the manholes
we are presently sealing is 5.8 feet. Both material and labor are
based on the amount of work needed in each manhole and is based
on a per -foot rather than per -manhole price.
NEW ADDRESS: 710 West Lake St., P.O. Box 1146, Longwood, FL 32750
1812 ACME STREET 0 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32805 0 (305) 423-3432
Mr. George rorbes
7 April 1982
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If approved we will start work on the extra manholes
immediately after completion of our original contract.
Very truly yours,
ALTAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.
Herbert Rittger
Vice President
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cc: Mr. Bud Sampson
Springstead & Associates
P.O. Box 287
Leesburg, FL 32748
Memo tot city Council
Proms City Manager
Subjects Purchase of Lots 9 and 10, Block 76
Dates April B, 1982
At our last• meeting, the City Council requested that we obtain an
appraisal of Lots 9 and 10, Block 76, before malting an offer to
purchase the property.
I discussed this matter with Appraiser John Rocker, who told me
that he would be glad to write an appraisal; but suggested that
the City save its money since he did not think one was necessary.
Ile stated that the property in this area has been selling for
about one dollar per square foot, and this is what any appraisal
would show.
Based on this conversation (see attached map), the worth of the
property is approximately $15,000. There are two lots that are
50, x 150' with a total lot area of 15,000 square feet.
I look forward to the Councils' direction on this matter at Tues-
..._... days meeting. ..
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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DATE: March 26, 19©2
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OWNER: Lawson L. Wolfe
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APPLICANT: Marino Thomas
PROPERTY: See attached map
LOCATION: Highway 50, adjacent to Clock Restaurant
ZONING: C-2 Commercial
REQUEST: Mr. Thomas requests an off -site sign with an area
of 200 square feet, whereas the maximum square
footage allowed is 64 square feet. (See attached
letter.)
COMMENTS: An off -site sign is one not related in its subject
matter to the premises on which it is located. An
off -site sign is a billboard type sign advertising
a business or product not located on the site. 1
The City Sign Ordinance allows off -site signs only
on vacant property in zoning districts C-2 Commer-
cial and M-1 Industrial. The Ordinance also re-
quires off -site signs greater than 64 square feet_
to be at least 1000 feet from any other off -site
sign. Billboard signs of 64 square feet or less
must be located no closer than 200 feet from any
other off -site sign on the same side of the street.
The purpose of this provision is to encourage
smaller off -site signs. Since Mr. Thomas wishes
to construct a sign 200 square feet in area that
is only 757 feet from another off -site sign, this
Variance is necessary.
March 26, 1982
To: City Manager
Clermont, FL
From: Marino Thomas
I am requesting a variance to put up a Bill Board Sign 10 x 20'.
This sign will be located next to the Clock Restaurant and will
be 757' from an existing Bill Board.
I can put up a 64 sq. ft. sign, but due to the topographic feature
of the land, a sign of this size would have to be elevated 14 to 15
feet in height in order to be seen by the on coming traffic from the
west going east on Hwy. 50.
This height would make the sign practically unreadable.
As you know, I have located my business in downtown Clermont and
will need exposure to establish myself in my business and in the
community. I will not have a telephone listing until September
of this year and Mr. Wolfe, who owns the property, has given me
permission to use this land. This sign will be trmporary until
the land is developed six months to two years from now.
My sign will be in good taste and will also advertise downtown
Clermont. We all want this area to grow and be an essential
part of the community. I feel I have already proven my interest
in Downtown Clermont.
Mar no Thoma
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJU..AENT
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
APPLICANT a tit Sw
NAME:
ADDRESS:92
Gentlemen:
Having posted the necessary $25.00 appeal fee with the City Clerk, I hereby make
application to your Board for relief from a decision of the Building Official of the City
of Clermont, whereby I was refused permission to:
Repair ( ), Add to ( ), Alter ( ), Construct ( ), Move and Place X), a (sign) building
on lot/s�4___; i�r Block _
111 iyoTer X,
Subdivision6l& , /'/�Cic/Ts Address MN1 J', NCB /� "re, l' ywv 'Zone (;
Section of Code 1bn-r, --Ij C. in the City of Clermont, Florida.
The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a
building permit is:
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My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a
hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons:
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Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor-
mation are attached hereto, on paper size 81,' x 14" minimum size.
I submit that I qualify for this variance because I have an exceptional and unique
hardship on my particular parcel of land that is not shared by property owners in my area.
A strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives me of the reasonable use of my land
and the granting of this variance will not alter the essential character of the area.
I have been notified that this Variance Application must be filed with the City Clerk
no later than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, two (2) weeks prior to the Council meeting at which time
Variance will be considered. I also understand that when any variance is granted, constructio;
of the structure must�be completed within one year from date of grant.
Date: c3�
Very truly yours,
5/17/77
CITY OF CLEW40NT
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the Clermont City
Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers lo-
cated at 882 West DeSoto Street on Tuesday, April 13, 1982 at
7:30 p.m. At this meeting a request will be considered for the
following purpose:
A request by Mr. Marino Thomas to construct an off -site
sign with an area of 200 square feet, whereas the maxi-
mum square footage allowed is 64 square feet.
The proposed site is on East Highway 50 adjacent to the
Clock Restaurant.
- All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express,
their views on the matter.
Please be advised that, under State Law, if you decide to appeal
a decision made with respect to this matter, you will need a
record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record is made.
Sandra 0. Rozar, City Clerk
City of Clermont
South Lake Press
April 1, 1982
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CITY OF CLEERM®N`0"
P.O. BOX 219 • CLERMONT, PLonIDA 32711 • PHONE 004/394.4001
March 31, 1982
RC: Variance request to cA.ace 200 square foot sign
on Highway 50 adjacent to Clock Restaurant
Dear
Attached is a request for a Variance from the City Zoning Ordin-
ance. As a property owner within 150' of this request, this
letter is to inform you that a Public clearing on this proposed
Variance will be held by the Clermont City Council, acting as _
the Zoning Board of Adjustment, on Tuesday, April 13, 1982
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You are invited to
be present at this Public Bearing to present your views on this
matter. By receiving your input, we can make Clermont a better
place to live and work.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
George D. rorbes
City Manager
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VARIANCE REQUEST
MARINO TIIOMAS
East highway 50
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FEET
Fred L. Wolfe estate
c/o Lawson Wolfe
Rt. 3 Box 155
Clermont, Florida 32711
Clock Restaurant
580 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida 32711
City of Clermont
P.O. Box 219
Clermont, Florida 32711
Lots 72, 106, 107, 185, 186, 188
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Lots 193 - 198
Lots 80 & 81
All property within 150 feet of the proposed sign is owned
by the Wolfe Estate.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219 • CLERMONT, PLonJDA 32711 • PHONE 9D4/39A•4081
March 31, 1982
Re: Variance request to Ll9.ace 200 square foot sign
on highway 50 adjacent to Clock Restaurant
Dear
Attached is a request for a Variance from the City Zoning Ordin-
ance. As a property owner within 150' of this request, this
letter is to inform you that a Public hearing on this proposed
Variance will be held by the Clermont City Council, acting as
the Zoning Board of Adjustment, on Tuesday, April 13, 1982- at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You are invited to
be present at this Public hearing to present your views on this
matter. By receiving your input, we can make Clermont a better
place to live and work.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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RE0UIST FOR: Conditional Una Permit
DATE: April 5, 1982
OWNER:
South Lake' Memorial Hospital
APPLICANT:
Owner
PROPERTY:
853 Seventh Street
LOCATION:
S 100, of Lots 14, 15, and 16; Block 75; City Blocks
ZONING:
R-3 Professional/Residential
REQUEST:
The Hospital has requested that a CUP be granted
for this property to allow its use as professional
offices in order to aid in recruiting physicians
to Clermont. On a temporary basis the office will
be occupied by Drs. Relyea and Hawk. They are ex-
pected to vacate these premises about July 1, 1982.
COMMENTS:
Professional offices are a Conditional Use in R-3
zones, and this request is made on an emergency
basis to provide temporary office space for Drs.
Relyea and hawk until their new office building is
completed. The hospital has long-range plans to —
have an internist/cardiologist use the building.
CUP REQUIREMENTS:
The R-3 Professional/Residential District allows
single and Inultiple family residences as permitted
uses. Professional offices are also allowed but
only by a Conditional Use Permit. The reasoning
behind thus is that many small professional offices
are no more intensive a use than is an apartment.
However, a CUP is required before any office is
allowed in this zone to insure that the office will
be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood'.
The Clermont Zoning Ordinance states that a Condi-
tional Use Permit can be granted only if the follow-
ing conditions are met:
1. The proposed use is desirable at the particular
location.
2. The use will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare of persons residing
or working in the vicinity.
3. The proposed use will comply with the regula-
tions and conditions in the City Codes for such
use.
4. The Conditional Use will not adversely affect
the officially adopted Comprehensive Plan for
the City.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
April 5, 1982
South Lake Memorial Hospital
Page two
In granting a CUP, the City may impose conditions
it deems necessary and elesirable to protect the
general welfare in accordance with the intent
of the Zoning Ordinance.
RECOM14ENDATIONS :
If this request is granted we would recommend that
the following conditions be met:
1. The Conditional Use Permit must be reviewed by
the City Council on or before July 31, 1982,
or it will automatically expire on that date.
2. One parking space for each 200 square feet of
L floor space shall be provided at the site, as
required by the City Zoning ordinance by July 1,
1982. No parking shall be permitted on Juniata
or Seventh Streets.
3. If, at a future date, the parking at this. loca-
tion proves inadequate, the applicant under-
stands and agrees that the City may require more
4 parking or rescind this Conditional Use Permit.
! 4. No furE�]''or expansion of the use or additions to
the building shall be permitted except as ap-
proved -by an additional CUP.
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5. All appi.icable rules and regulations must be
i met, including final site plan approval and
landscaping, to be completed with the completion
of parking. (See item 2 above.)
G. This property shall be used only for physicians'
offices or for Hospital. personnel. No other
business operation can be conducted from the
building. This CUP is not transferable to any
other business use or corporation.
7. Only a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for
this use shall be issued nil July 311 1982.
The issuance of a final ficatc of Occupancy
is contingent upon the , ity landscaping and
V" parking regulations being mot, and upon City
Council review.
Respectfully,
Gcorgo o. Forbon
f ty Manogor.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
April 5, 1982
South Lake Memorial Hospital
Page two
In granting a CUP, the City may impose conditions
it deems necessary and desirable to protect the
general welfare in accordance with the intent
of the Zoning Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If this request is granted we would recommend that
the following conditions be met:
1. The Conditional Use Permit must be reviewed by
the City Council on or before July 31, 1982,
or it will automatically expire on that date.
2. One parking space for each 200 square feet of
floor space shall be provided at the site, as
required by the City Zoning Ordinance by July 1,
1982. No parking shall be permitted on Juniata
or Seventh Streets.
3. If, at ,a future date, the parking at thiL: loca-
tion proves inadequate, the applicant under-
stands and agrees that the City may require more
parking or rescind this Conditional Use Permit.
4. No further expansion of the use or additions to
the bui ding shall be permitted except as ap-
proved -by an additional CUP.
5. All applicable rules and regulations must be
met, including final site plan approval and
landscaping, to be completed with the completion
of parking. (See item 2 above.)
G. This property shall be used only for physicians'
offices or for Hospital personnel. No other
business operation can be conducted from the
building. This CUP is not transferable to any
other business use or corporation.
7. Only a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for
this use shall be issued nil July 31, 1982.
The issuance of a final e�ificate of Occupancy
✓� is contingent upon the i£y landscaping and
parking regulations being met, and upon City
Council review.
Respectfully, /f
George D. Forbes
City Manager
APPLICATION I
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
' (*1TION 26-87 CODE OF ORDINANCES) *
APPLICANTi
Name: S01JT1I =3 W-21011IAL HOSPITAL
Addrosst 847 Eighth Street
Clohmont, Florida 32711
Toleplwno: (904) 394-4071
Description of Property: 8153 Seventh Street, the South 100 feet of Lots 14, 15, 10
Block 75, in the City of Clerrmnt, I;L, according; to official map thereof recorded
T"tha P1oL'Tw7t-S, pages - 3 i�rus ve, F�uliCrlGewrc75
l,xi,ating Zoning: H-s Residential, Professional
General Description of Request: (Attach additional sheets if necesonry)
Note Attached Sheet
PILING INSTRUCTIONS
The application shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk on or before 10 days prior
to a scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and shall be duly advertised for
public hearing and scheduled for such hearing for the next Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting and City Council meeting. The recommendations of the Planning slid Zoning Commission,
shall be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration at the next meeting.
The applicant shall furnish the following information to accompany application:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and owner of
the property.
2. A plot plan showing the dimensions and location of all existing and ---
proposed buildings, signs, driveways, off-street parking areas, loading
and unloading, highways, water courses, and other topographic features
of the site.
3. A description of the proposed operation in sufficient detail to set forth
its nature and extent.
4. Plans or reports describing method of handling any traffic condition
created by the proposed use.
5. Landscape architectural plans.
6. Complete legal description of property involved, including a survey.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - If Conditional Use Permit Application is for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD), see also section 26-68 (E) of tl:e Code of Ordinances.
'rile applicant should become familiar with the regulations of the City of Clermont regarding
zoning requirements applicable to particular zoning classifications.
FEES: 1. Any person requesting a conditional use permit, except a planned unit
development, shall file an application and pay a fee of $25 per acre or
any part thereof, with a maximum fee of $250.
2. Any person requesting a conditional use permit for a planned unit develop-
ment shall file an application and pay a fee of $75 per acre or any part
thereof, with a maximum fee of $750.
Signature of Applicant
South Lke
Memor'131 Hospital
April 1, 1.982
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NrPACIDWr To APPLICATION IOR CONDITIONAL USE PE MIT
'ilia aforomentionod residence located at 853 Seventh Street, Clermont,
Plorida, has boon purchased by the South Lake Memorial Hospital
for future use. At this time, the blospitarl would lilce to use
the building as a physicinn(s) office, in order to recruit physician
specialists to Clermont. On a temporary basis, the office will
be occupied by Dr. William V. Iielyea and Dr. Steven Hawk.
Pbr long range plans, this office will be occupied by Dr. Brian
Edwards, a Cardiologist and Internist. This speciality is much
needed in the Clermont area, and the hospital has taken great
pains in the recruitment of Dr. Edwards.
Parking for this facility would be provided in the Upper Parking
Lot of the South Lake Memorial Iospital. The Hospital is therefore
submitting this Conditional Use Permit for the aforementioned
reasons.
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PA, BOX 219 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394-4081
April 2, 1982
Re: Conditional Use Permit for 853 Seventh Street.
South 100 feet of Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 75, City Blocks.
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is to inform you that a Conditional Use Permit has
been requested by South Lake 6lemorial Ilospital as described on
the attached notice.
The City notifies all owners within 150 feet of a Conditional
Use request to insure that our citizens are made aware of any
zoning changes which might affect them.
The attached Conditional Use request will be heard at Public
Hearings, the first before the Planning and zoning Commission
on Monday, April12, 1982 at 4:30 p.m., and the second before
City Council on Tuesday, April 13, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. Both
meetings are held in City Council Chambers, located at the
corner of West Avenue and Desoto Street.
You are invited to attend these Public Hearings to express your
views on this matter. By working together we can make Clermont
a better place to live and work.
Sincerely,
George D. Forbes 0
City Manager
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Attachments
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FEET
CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST
SOUTH LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Dan Judy et al Lots 7, 8, & 9 Blocic 75
P.O. Dox 267
Clermont
Thomas D. Weaver and
Dorothy Y. Weaver
Route 1 Box 46
Clermont
Barbara H. Haymon
78 Monterey Avenue
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Gerald Smith
644 Juniata Street
Clermont
Mary Shaw
640 Juniata Street
Clermont
First United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 488
Clermont
Clifford C. Higby
P.O. Box 546
Clermont, Florida 32711
Bruce A. Burton
659 Juniata Street
Clermont
Lots 10 through 13 Block 75
North 50' of Lots 14, 15, &16
Block 75
Lots 17 & 18 Block 75
Lots 19 & 20 Block 75
Lot 1 - 10 Block 83
Lots 11, 12, 13 Block 74
Lots 9 & 10 Block 74
Memo to: City Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Clermont Hotel
Date: April 8, 1982
As requested by the City Council, we have reviewed the Building Codes
as they relate to the Clermont Hotel. A review of our problems with
the Hotel is as follows:
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ACTION
1. September, 1980 - Mr. Buttitta requested a transfer of the certificate
of occupancy for the Hotel. The transfer of occupancy was denied due
to seven deficiencies found during the building inspector's inspection.
2. October 16, 1980 - the Hotel was inspected by the Fire Chief and State
Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Fifteen deficiencies were found.
The State will not renew their license because of these deficiencies,
and the owner voluntarily agrees to evict the tenants.and board up the
windows.
3. July 18, 1981 - the owner is given 120 days (until November 18,-1981) ---- to correct the violations.
4. August 31, 1981 - the City received a letter from the owner's consul-
tant regarding plans to rebuild the Hotel.
5. September 5, 1981 - a letter from the City was sent to the owner
reminding him of the November 18th deadline.
6. November 24, 1981 - the City Council, acting as Housing Code Board of
Adjustment, extends deadline to repair or demolish the building to
March 24, 1982.
7. March 22, 1982 - Mr. Buttitta requested an additional 120 day extension.
8. April 8, 1982 - the Building Inspector reviewed the building. Many
violations were found, including a carport that is dangerous and about
to fall down and that the building is not completely boarded up. In
particular, the rear of the building is completely open and may create
a nuisance and hazard to the public (see attached letter).
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Section 308 of the City Housing Code (see attached Code) defines a dangerous
structure as follows: -
A. One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or
vermin -infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety
of the occupants or of the public. -
Pago -2-
subject•: Clermont• Hotel
Dato: April B, 1982
B. One which lacks illumination, ventilation, or sanitation
facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the
occupants or of the public.
Because the building has boon found in violation of this Code, I believe
the Council basically has three options:
A. Acting as the Housing Coda Board of Appeals, grant Mr. Buttitta's
request for an extension.
B. Deny this extension and send the case to the next mooting of the
City Cade Enforcement Board.
C. Condemn the building, following the procedures set forth in Section
103.4 of the Building Code. This Code requires the City to demolish
the building and recover the costs through a lien if the owner fails
to comply with the Building Code. Demolishing the building would re-
quire a court order.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
George D. Forbes
City Manager
Attachments
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 2.10. CLERMONT, FLOMDA 32711 . PHONE 904/394.40111
DATE__=�.
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Description of Property: L-67S
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The building on the above described property is in such condition as to be in
violation of Section 5.1.1 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Clermont.
The building will have to be brought up to the housing codes of the City of
Clermont. The following items must be brought up to the building codes:
PRESENT CONDITION
PREMISES SANITARY CONDITION
ROOF - WINDOWS - SCREENS
GOOD FAIR
GOOD FAIR
LO
INGRESSES - EGRESSES
GOOD FAIR P A
INSIDE PLUMBING AND FIXTURES
GOOD FAIR POOR sx- s�?�
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND APPLIANCES
GOOD FAIR POOR / V ! P
INSIDE WALLS - PLASTER
GOOD FAIR POOR
BUILDING REPAIRABLE
C,xE$'� NO
DATED INSPECTION REPORT ATTACHED
YE NO
It is hoped that you will take the necessary action to eliminate the violations
without delay. The violations must be eliminated within 120 days from this
date.
If you desire to appeal this notice or need an extension of time, you may,
within 15 days following the date of the notice, enter an appeal or request an
extension in writing from the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The
appeal or request shall state the location of the property and the date of the
notice of violations. You must state the variance or modification requested,
the reasons therefor, and the hardship or conditions upon which the appeal or
request is made.
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
. AX
Harvey Nagel
Director of Code Enforcement
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CITY OF CLERMONT
P.O. BOX 219 • CLERMONT, FLOnIDA 32711 • PHONE D04/394 4081
Mr. W.rd. Bostwick, Jr., P.E.
Water Engineering Section I`
Department of Environmental Regulation
3319 Maguire Boulevard
Suite 232
Orlando, Florida 32803
Dear Mr. Bostwick:
Thank you for your letter dated April 2, 1982, regarding two deficiencies
noted during a sanitary survey of our water system.
The status of these deficiencies is as follows:
1. The City is presently constructing water system improvements which
include the establishment of a new water well. As previously dis-
cussed with your agency, the final step in our present water system - --
improvements is to properly abandon water wells. The City Engineer
is in the process of preparing specifications and obtaining bids for
the abandonment of the Highland, Bloxam, and Lake Avenue wells. These
wells are scheduled to be abandoned by the end of this year.
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2. The City has begun a cross connection control program. We now have
two certified backflow prevention employees and have installed hose i vaccum breakers on all lines serving the lift stations and at the
treatment plant. As part of our building site plan review process,
we require backflow prevention devices when applicable. The City
has an ordinance that prohibits cross connections and we are working
on a public awareness program for our citizens.
We trust you can understand that the City is making a great deal of progress
with these deficiencies. If you have any questions, please feel free to con-
tact me.
Respectfully,
CITY OF CLERMONT
George D. Forbes
City Manager
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