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03-09-1982 Supporting Documents® CITY OF CLliRAIONT MINUTES ANGULAR MI�ETING tdarch 9, 19E32 A Rogular Mooting of the City Counc.l.l. of Lho City of Clermont wan hold on March 9, 1982 in the Council Chasrborn, 'finj meeting was called to order at 700 p.m. by Mayor Honkinuon, with the fol:Low.ing Councilman in attendnncer Michael Conley, Robort Pool, Donn.i.n Thomnn, and Hal Turv.illc. OL•her City Officials prenant wores City Manager Forbon, City Attorney Baird, Financo Director Saundorn, and city Clork Roaar. The Invocation wan offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeating of tho Plodge of Allegiance by all prenont. MI MUTES A motion was made by Councilman Conley, seconded by councilman Thomas and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Fobruary 23, 1982 meeting be approved as presented. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT LANDSPREADING City Manager Forbes reported that a letter has been received from the Department of Environmental Regulation regarding the compliance schedule for our landspreading project•. The City now has until September 15, 1982 to submit plans and specifications, and until September 15, 1983 to com- plete construction. The City Manager stated that he attended the Lake County Pollution Con- trol Board Meeting on Monday, March S. The City was granted a one year variance and approval of the landspreading compliance schedule. He 82-30 requested that he be authorized to sign the variance agreement. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE VARIANCE AGREEMENT - WITH THE LAKE COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. _... .. :..:j." WELL - MINNEHAHA AVENUE The City Manager reported that the shaft is complete and the water quality meets the required standards. The well housing and related facilities will be completed after a 14 day period following the required publication in the local newspaper. This is a requirement of the Department of Environ- mental Regulation. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT City Manager requested authorization to discuss with officials of the EPA, the possibility of obtaining a grant for future expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council consensus was that the City Manager should pursue the possibility of obtaining a grant for future expansion. WATER TANK City Manager Forbes stated that the 100,000 gallon water tank on High- land Avenue is in need of inspection. He recommended that the tank be inspected by a tank inspection consulting engineer rather than a company 82-31 that would do the actual repairs or maintenance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT TANK INDUSTRIES B. AUTHORIZED TO INSPECT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO THE 100,000 GALLON WATER TANK ON HIGHLAND AVENUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,425.00. WORKSHOP City Manager Forbes reminded the Council that a workshop will be held Tuesday, March 16, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Office. This workshop will be to consider the Capital Improvements Planand Water Rates. 0 CITY OR CURMONT MINUTES RrG'UL,AR ME WING March 0, .1982 Page -2- FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Finance Director Saundern reported that lighting .improvemntn have been completed at Bishop Field, which wan funded by the Horton Fund. This project was not budgeted .in thin yoar's budget and will roclu.irc an amendment to transfer the fundu to Cho operating budget, Mr. Saunders stated that $1,488.00 was donated, and the final cent of the lighting 82-32 improvements is $1,477.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT $1,477.00 BE TRANSFERRED TO THE OPERA'1'I PIG BUDGET FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE.LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT BISHOP FIELD. WATERWAY DEEPENING The City Clerk reported that the Seaboard Coastline Railroad has given approval for the deepening of the waterway beneath the trestle connecting lakes Minneola and Hiawatha. The Lake Water Authority's engineer is seeking proposals and recommendations from area contractors to do the deepening. MAYOR'S REPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK PROCLAMATION Mayor Hoskinson read and proclaimed March 15 - 19, Clermont Chamber of Commerce Week. CLERMONT HOTEL Mayor Hoskinson stated that the City had extended the Clermont Hotel's deadline for renovations until March 24, 1982. City Manager Forbes --- stated that he had spoken with Mr. Buttitta and will be receiving a letter stating Mr. Buttitta's intentions. SALES TAX LEGISLATION Mayor Hoskinson related a letter from Representative Everett Kelly re- garding the proposed one -cent- sales tax increase. He stated that he would be in Tallahassee on March 10, 1982 to discuss the matter with our representatives and League of Cities Officials. COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT BOAT RAMP Councilman Conley inquired about the status of the Boat Ramp Improvements. City Manager Forbes stated that they have been formally approved and he will be meeting with County Officials on this project on Wednesday, March 10, 1982. 82-33 BISHOP FIELD .Denny Doyle, of the Florida Professional Baseball School appeared before the Council requesting the use of Bishop Field immediately through April 10, 1982 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday for the purpose of instruction of youth in baseball fundamentals. He stated that the School will make a $200 per week donation to the City for the weeks the program is in operation on the field. In addition, a baseball clinic for area youth will be provided. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SCHOOL BE ALLOWED TO USE BISHOP FIELD IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 10,_1982 FROM 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 n.m. MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, WITH ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICT WITH THE BABE RUTH LEAGUE TO BE NEGOTIATED WITH MR. PETERh1AN. A DONATION OF $200 PER WEEK WILL BE ACCEPTED AND USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ® CITY OP CURHONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 9, IU82 Pago -3- VARIANCE: 240 Ilillsido Drivu, Robert Cornolius Mr. Cornelius appeared before the City Council roquosting to construct a porch in his front yard with a setback of 16 foot, eight- inches, whereas, the required ❑otback is 251. Mr. Cornelius appoarod to explain his request and stated that a .large roof overhang was neconnary at hi.s home to prevent rain from entering through open windows and door. After extensive discussion, it was doterminod that there are no unique factors of hardship that would warrant approval of the variance. The consensus of the Council was that the City already allows a 3' overhang into the required front yard setback, and that Mr. Corncl.lus's problem with rain water entering open windows was not unique to his property; but in fact 82-34 was a situation that existed on any property in the City. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN TURVILLL' SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANI- MOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE VARIANCE BE DENIED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 610 Lakeshore Drive, Andrew Morris Mr. Dennis Horton was present representing Andrew Morris, requesting a conditional use permit to construct an addition to his duplex. A CUP is required because the duplex is located in a R-1-A single family zone. The zoning ordinance does allow pre-existing buildings which are now non- conforming to continue to exist, but mandates that a CUP be obtained before any expansion or enlargement is done. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the CUP be granted subject to being developed with the submitted site plan, including bricking of the building, as well as the conditions of all CUP's. Since the addition is in conformance with all setback requirements, it was the consensus of the Council that this 82-35 improvement to the building is warranted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CON- DITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: 1. That the property be developed in accordance with the site plan, including bricking the building. 2. The permit shall expire if construction has not begun within one year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit. 3. Any further construction or expansion must be approved by a CUP. 4. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all the above conditions are met. JAYCEE BEACH HOUSE RENTAL/LEASE Mr. Phil Garvin appeared before the Council requesting an extension of 82-36 the lease agreement awarded him last year. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANI- MOUSLY CARRIED THAT PHIL GARVIN BE AWARDED AN EXTENSION OF HIS LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, WITH A MONTHLY RENTAL FEE OF $40.00. DRIVEWAY AGREEMENT: First Federal Savings & Loan Association Mr. John Tubb appeared before the Council requesting acceptance of an agreement prepared by First Federal's attorney which clarifies items two and four as follows: 2. ...including construction according to CITY OF CLERMONT specifi- cations, clarified by which said specifications shall not be more strict than those required for any other commercial driveway with similar usage. 4. ... constitutes a traffic hazard clarified by of sufficient nature to constitute a real and present danger to life, limb or property of motorists or pedestrians. City Attorney Baird stated he had reviewed the agreement and approved -82-37 the language change submitted by First Federal. AMOTION WAS MADE BY ® CITY OF CLUVONT MINUTES REGULAR MErTING March 9, 1962 Page -4- COUNCTLMAN TURVILLE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, THE AGREEMENT WAS ADOPTED BY A 4-1 VOTE, WITH 14AYOR HOSKINSON VOTING MAY, STATING THAT HE BELIEVES CLOSING THE STREET WOULD BE A MORE APPROPRIATZ ACTION. BOND VALIDATION: Resolution No. 393 City Manager Forbes recommonded that adoption of this resolution be tabled until the next Regular Meeting, since it has yet to be thoroughly reviewed. DOT WORK PROGRAM: Resolution No. 392 City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution was prepared to formally state the requests of the City at a public hearing on the Stato's DOT five year construction plan which will be held in Deland on March 24, 1982. This resolution recommends that the State include in their five year plan the four laning of Highway 50 from Clermont to Groveland; the immediate installation of a traffic signal at the SR561 and SR50 intersection; and the rehabilitation of US27 from SR50 to SR561A. He recommended that a copy of this resolution be sent to the DOT in j 82-38 Deland, and a copy sent to the County. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIhMAN THOMAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE THAT RESOLUTION NO. 392 DE ADOPTED, VOTING WAS AS FOLLOWS: Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; Councilman Pool, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye. BID AWARD: MANHOLE REHABILITATION City Manager Forbes explained that the City Engineer recommends that Altair Maintenance Services, Inc. beawarded the bid w for manhole bid was reha ilita0. tion even though their bid was $8,7 his recommendation is based on differences in proposals of work as follows: Altair proposes to inject grout around the exterior of those with with the most serious leaks (as well as interior coating) whereas, the low bidder proposes only interior coating; their proposal is much more detailed with respect to cleaning and preparation procedures prior to sealing and coating; and several options which might prove necessary after the cleaning and preparation work has been done. 82-39 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALTAIR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. BE AWARDED THE MANHOLE REHABILITATION BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,765.00 UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER. FEES FOR RESTORATION OF WATER SERVICE AND OPENING NEW ACCOUNTS: Resolution No. 391 City Manager Forbes explained that this resolution establishes fees for the restoration of water service for nonpayment and opening of new accounts. After discussion, it was determined that $10.00 for restoration of service and $3.00 for opening of new accounts would be more in line with the actual 82-40 cost of the work involved. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 391 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR RESTORATION OF WATER SERVICE AT $10.00 AND NEW ACCOUNTS AT $3.00. VOTING WAS As FOLLOWS: Councilman Pool, aye; Councilman Turville, aye; Councilman Thomas, aye; Councilman Conley, aye; and Mayor Hoskinson, aye. APPROVAL OF WATER - SEWER CONTRACT City Manager Forbes explained that the water - sewer contract has been updated and is a form stating the agreement of customers accepting re- 82-41 sponsibility of payment for water and sewer services. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE WATER - SEWER CONTPACT BE APPROVED. ➢2-42 ® CITY of arRMONT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING March 9, 1962 Page -5- FI:11iS POR CEM[;'1'ERY L,0'PS nNn ctv:MORIAL NICHES: Resolution No. 390 to City Mnnnger FOrban explained that this resolution in necessary tilt' it The rosolution also City teas for crnmorial niche;; because the pricy that the: City pays for those units has been aihigheri'fce for cramorialiunits because requires non rosidant;; to he y. All additional money the opough erational costs of the cements are heavily placed in the Perpatual Care Lund thegenopt' revonuc:;; which non rosidcnts do not Pa obtainod from non resident Pecs are 1 for the cemetery. A MOTION WAS MADE By C011NCI LMAN '1'ttOMAS, SECONDED 6 aye; Councilman COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TIIAT RESOLUTION N ADOP'PED. VOTING WAS nS FOLLOWS: Councilman Conley, Y % aye; Councilman Turvillc, aye; Councilman Pool, aye; and Mayor Thomas, y'; Iloskinson, aye- LANDSPREARING City Attorney apply TileManager requested authorization sixty-five ty-fihave veaacres presently under for City to include all sixty- proposed for a CUP from the County four and fifty-five for our option, and in addition parcels fifty - was that the City Manager be application. landsprcading site. Council consensus authorized to include all of the above property in the CUP P mho meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.m. andra O. Roza�CitYerk J mes M. Hoskins n, Mayor REQUEST FOR: VARIANCE DATr: MARCH 1, 1982 OWNER: ROBERT A. CORNELIUS APPLICANT: SAME PROPERTY: LOT 10 ALOCK E EDGEWOOD REPLAT LOCATION: 240 HILLSIDE DRIVE ZONING: R-1 SINGLE FAMILY REQUEST: Mr. Cornelius wishes to construct a porch in his front yard with a setback of 18 feet, eight inches, whereas the required setback is 25 feet. He also intends to screen in this porch. COMMENTS: Mr. Cornelius began work on this porch without applying for a building permit, and is now requesting that he be allowed to complete this project. ® j CITY OF CLERM0NT 4 P.O. BOX 219 • CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394.4001 l� . 1 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the Clermont City Council will hold a Public Bearing in the Council Chambers lo- cated at 882 West DeSoto Street on Tuesday, March 9, 1982 at �. 7:30 p.m. At this meeting a request will be considered for the following purpose: A request by Mr. Robert Cornelius to construct a front porch with a setback of 18 feet, eight inches, whereas, the required setback is 25 feet. This property is located at 240 hillside Drive; Lot 10, Block E, Edgewood Replat 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 O. Rozar, City Clerk City of Clermont South Lake Press March 4, 1982 Adbk CITY OF CLERYMONT P.O. BOX 210. CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711 • PHONE 904/394.4081 March 1, 1982 Re: Variance request at 240 hillside Drive 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, :March 9, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. You are invited to be present at this Public Nearing 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 GDF:pm VARIANCE REQUEST ROBERT A. CORNELIUS 240 hillside Drive Lot 10 Block E Edgewood Replat PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 150 FEET Lots 8 & 9 W. L. Williams 4508.Raymar Orlando, Florida 32809 Lot 11 Donald L. Beal P.O. Box 576 Clermont PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE 10 THF. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTML•id h ' OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA APPLICANT � %% NAME: 7�5r;(1..� , C;3(� rJ ;LILIs ADDRESS:10 �� r�C S i� c -DR= �C�'�nc�N/ ff• 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 ( ), a (sign) building nn Inf A /0 . Block r— Subdivision A dress r Y� la �GG�/��; /L— ,Zone 3.7-- Section of n the City of Clermont, Florida. The reason given by the Building Official for the decision in refusing to issue a building permit is: .� S tu�Z- Q W�ri As P�rrcc� wU l tir�p w L LU c (! 7�f F� E oJ81z My appeal to your Board is based on my contention that this decision creates a�ht hardship on me for the following reason, or reasons: Whg.0 tr 911-lNS) 634-1-c/L �— 0C> P-C ai Pt i�J 1� ��l)SpI-�Slt� o�� F2o,Ji 'j>oo2.. n���, h>4 7-0 -,�,^ G+iITc/' G+IY.S o,J Pj2v,� r'CnZ�j FLcvr- �rup f3e60.vi£s ST/t(c!N✓FT�F)v �Jb IuF�s E� 2nti\ pc'NN�N dN F4uo,ti. '13uT �(nE,3 (i(gLYe la�GilL� �lrS STDP1 WAT�C2 (b�%�h f} b �2I�s►N5 vC ke La*LL, j -71 it o.J /t 6 re Vie Seven (7) copies of all necessary floor plans, plot plans, and other pertinent infor- oi(eA mation are attached hereto, on paper size B�" 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: ;�,-9(0 � F 2 Very truly yours, 5/17/77 v mul /VD S I T�q- 0 1 f-:,LD