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05-25-1976 Supporting DocumentsMINUTE'S Nq 1290 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 1976, The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr„ with the following members present: Councilmen Byrd, Deals, Blackburn, and Schroadel, Other officials present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, Director of Community Services Smythe, City Clark Carroll, Building Official Nagel, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mesdames Sheldon and Cunningham, and the Messrs. Fleming, Czech, and Cooper, Ms. Gayle Carpenter, representative of Radio Sation WSLC, was also present. The invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present. The Minutes of the Meeting held May 18, 1976 were approved as written: Variance Request: Vivienne J. Thompson Mayor Smoak announced the first order of business to be consideration of a request from Vivienne J. Thompson for a variance to the existing sign ordinance as regards maximum area and width, distance between signs, and setbacks, in order to construct two signs on her property described as a portion of Block AA in Minnehaha Estates Subdivision. Mrs. Thompson submitted a letter to council in support of her request wherein she advised an indentical variance requested has been granted her previously, but that construction had failed to materialize prior to the expiration date for implementation of the variance, but the proposed signs were now on order for an approximate delivery date of June 14th, should the variance be granted; That the required county and state permit had already been obtained; and, that income generated from the signs would enable her to care for and maintain this property in a proper manner. City Manager Tiffany advised Council that four nonconforming signs presentingly existed on this property, and that according to the existing sign ordinance, all nonconforming signs, including those permitted under variance, with an original cost of $6,000 or more shall be removed by January 25, 1977, except, one shall be allowed to remain if it was in existence prior to adoption of the existing ordinance on January 25, 1972. Mr. Rick Cooper, representative of White Advertising International, lessee of the property, appeared before Council in support of the request, and advised he had not previously been aware that a permit from the city was required in addition to the one as required by the state DOT, which he had in hand; That earlier construction had not been effected due to economic conditions, which would have been within the allotted time of the original granted variance; That construction and placement of the signs in a V shape as proposed, would enchance the area more than existing signs which expose sign construction; and, that he felt a hardship to both Mrs. Thompson and his company existed, fallowing their lengthy time and efforts expended in obtaining the necessary proper permit from the state. Mr. Cooper continued that he was also unaware of a city ordinance providing for mandatory sign removals at a given time, and inquired if council was aware of the existing federal law, under the Federal Beautification Act, wherein sign companies and property owners will be compensated for signs that are required to be removed. MINLITES NI) 1291. Following considerable discussion of the natter, it was the final conclusion that the intent of the ordinance at time of its adoption was to restrict a proliferation of signs at any location within the city, and until such time as the ordinance is amended, if ever, that it should be enforced. Council could not Justify action to allow construction of the proposed signs at this location as requested, only to demand that they be removed in an eight month time period as the ordinance mandates, and then the property owner and sign company compensated with state funds because of the mandate, whereupon motion was made y Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Schroedel an unan mous y carri'od that the request -lie denied. Variance Re guest: Cunningham Realty_ Mrs. Jo Cunningham of Cunningham Realty, appeared before Council in support of the previously submitted written request for a variance to the sign ordinance as regards heighth requirements for ground signs placed on or behind the established building line, in order to construct a ground sign of less dimension than required on their property located at 400 East Highway 50. Mrs. Cunningham advised that due to the extreme difference of the grade level of the building lot and that of the highway roadbed, a ground sign constructed as required and placed behind the building line, which is fifty feet, would be of no benefit to identify the location of their business from the highway. From the site plan of the property which she presented, it was determined there would be a distance of 19' above the roadbed to the bottom of the ground sign, if constructed and placed as required, whereupon Council was in agreement that this was a specific and illustrative case of hardship due to the topography of the property. Motion was then made by Councilman Schroedel and seconded by Councilman Byrd that the request be granted. Mayor Smoak inquired if there be any discussion regarding the motion, at which time Councilman Blackburn advised that he would abstain from voting on the motion inasmuch as he held a real estate license with the petitioners. The motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Blackburn abstaining. City Manager's Report City Manager Tiffany reported that on -site work had begun this date by Delta Marine Contractors, contractors engaged for the construction of a swimming pier at Jaycee Beach, and, that the required DER permits for construction of a fishing pier were still pending, but it was anticipated they would be received in time that the fishing pier construction could be started immediately upon completion of the swimming pier. Comments by Council Members Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative to the Library Board, reported that the Library Board had requested that Council waive the normal use fee and allow them use of the Jenkins Auditorium for 6 days during June in which to sponsor a summer reading program for the youth of the area between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 P. M. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously carried that this request be granted MINUT S;i M1292 Councilman Byrd inquired if there had been an consideration of a city sponsored summer swimming program, and he was advised there were budgeted funds availible for such a program, but that a definite plan had not been fonnulated. City Manager Tiffany was requested to conside^the matter and develop a plan formulation of his recommendations to sponsor such a program. It was the suggestion of Mayor Smoak that Mr. Tiffany inform the public of an anticipated time table as to the beginning date of the program, as soon as is possible. Air Boat Problems in local lakes City Manager Tiffany reported it was his understanding that the Board of County Connnissioners proposod enactment of legislation to provide enforcement powers to eliminate problems as reported to exist from air boats. City Attorney Baird advised that municipalities have police control jurisdiction over that portion of the lake which lies within its municipal boundaries, and he would thereby recommend that should such enactment as proposed by the county be effect, that the city also enact such an ordinance regarding infractions occuring within the corporate limits in order to provide a more stable background in case of need for prosecution. Payment of Bills Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Schroedel and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto. Minneola Police Dispatching & Jail Use Request City Attorney Baird reported that a work session had been held on --- Monday between himself, City Manager Tiffany, Police Chief Tyndal, Minneola Town Manager Chastain, Minneola's Police Chief, and Minneola's Attorney, Mr. Bill Stone, to formulate a formal proposal for the use of the city's facilities by the Town of Minneola; That he was now prepared to develop the tentative agreement in writing for consideration by the Minneola Council and that he anticipated it would be back for Clermont Council consideration about the middle of June. Replacement of Grand Highway W211 Motor City Manager Tiffany reported he had solicited price quotations from several different firms in addition to the ones received from Layne Atlantic Company, and had received response from three; That the lowest quote received on a motor sufficient to meet the city's need, was the previous quote received from Layne Atlantic Company to furnish and install a U. S. Motors Hollowshaft motor @ $4,531.00, and he would recommend that this offer be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. There being no further business to be considered by Council, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak at 8:25 P. M. 6 0" 4 -)lz� (4/1`� Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk a�4 �ClSmoak, Jr. , mayor- TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Sign Variance Request DATE: May 21, 1976 Ben Cunningham of Cunningham Realty has requested a variance under Section 26-79.30. The attached site plan and sketch of the sign show that the proposed sign would be located approximately 10 feet above the pavement level on Highway 50, and would be six feet high, for a total elevation of 16 feet above pavement. Our ordinances require measurement from ground at the sign location to the bottom of the sign to be no less than 9 feet if the sign is in front of the normal building line. Gordon Tiffany Attachment cc: City Clerk Agenda 5-25-76 nf ���rvvrrn7rl ti I Wnnl Gnln Plnen ■ Clormonl, Florida 32711 ■ Phona: (004) 304-3141 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that the City Council sitting as a Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located on the corner of West Avenue and Desoto Streets on Tuesday, May 25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose: To consider request of Cunningham Realty Company for a Variance to Article X (SIGN REGULATIONS), Section 26-79.30 (HEIGHT, SETBACK AND LOCATION MEASUREMENTS) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to place a sign on his property located on Lots 73, 104, 105, in Clermont Heights Subdivision. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned matter. Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk City of Clermont, Florida May 20, 1976 10 11V ',00;1(1 110ARh i4: AAM, 1, i'. 01 fill COY 01' 1 JWNM;:- P. rmont, Florida 32711 ll,lvl no pu.�I;, l tav: sit I'll(e al louffl, of 00 1 :,h the CIL" cleak, I her-e6y f:1111,c I!,!1l 11.;Jlon to , m), jt,jovd "o, roll(;( (roan lk 11r11 rcwlaV-ed iv th", 301dill'I 0 f f I r, I the (, i ty "'' - * ("I -': r11,; 11 l, , , , l I o i - (!hY I I1.16 1 .4., ; 1) o rr, 9 s 4; 1 E) I I Co Repair ( ), lk'W to Alt"t, ro,vJluct X), f7ove .oId Plkco ( ), a ('iqll) bt io I d i n(j on lot/s 3, 104-_105_____...___.____.-.�.flucl'. -------------- `ijbdivision Clermont Heights )Id,lross_ C 2 �ectiun of Code26.79.30 ........... --- In the City of CIeriflont, Floridii� The reason given by Lhe Offlcfe.l for the decision in rPfusIn(,, to issue a building Ground signs with proposed measurements of less than nine (9) feet from bottom - of sign to ground level, must be placed on or behind the established building line. ;j", alipu-1i to your Board is ;-:tscod o!i i,j,, .,oiitention that cr',)atc-S a on me fo - the i`ollet.rlw, rvaso,i, o;, roUSOnj; Due to the topographical grade level of the building lot, in relation to the grade level of the right-of-way of highway, sign would not be of any value for identification of business location, if placed behind the established building line of fifty (50) feet. There will be no traffic hazard as sign will be positioned 138 feet from the intersection of Anderson and Highway 50. All necessary flciois- plaii-,,, ploi: plans, diwl other pertirjaiiii; are attaclirnd hereto,, on paper size! 8,!�" x 14" For GOP.!/ ve"Wriductions. Varldnce Application must be filed alth ;;he City Clerk no lager tha-P 5:10 P.R. oil Friday, ti-to (2) weeks r)rlor to fha crjuilcl'! at 1111-yall Vaoiallcc will bs coils Worod. dated- May 17, Veer, ef, truly yours, -V, ." , , , ? -t/ L,1% .0el All ANDERSON STREET P 95A61 IN LQ cl DI 74 AL rk a , �r � r in m i I n p\1 I P.L. 142.88' F w4ci.°' Adhk Alk ACCOUNTS PAYABI.R - MAY 1976 U NRRAL MIND ISlshnp I, (Slack (I'ainting-Jonkins Bldg.) 78.00 25.94 Bob Wade Pord,ine, Bureau of? BLI5.Practie0 (Alignment) (B1dg.flopartment Bill lot.ina) 13.89 Cash Oil Company 1 y (Koresono) 46.53 9.00'untrol) Clements (runt L (Copystat Supplies) 214.20 Cal Ilogstrom Must/Tax Service (Janl.tortnI Supplloa) 14.20 6.50 lickurd Urults (1:1 Lm f, Prints) 13.25 11 G it Officu Supplies (Office Suppliot;) 124.32 Hughes Supply,Inc. (Galvanized 2" Pipe) 56.00 Jas.11.Dlatthews I) Co, (14omorial) 13.30 John's Standard St,. toil (40W Oil) (Parts for Trash Boom) 14.42 Konslur Stool Company Lanier Business Products (Recorder Supplies) 5.10 Municipal Code Corporation (Codiflcntloll of 1,11-142-143 li 1478.3G Chnrtor Changes) 78.16 municipal Equipment »matt Co. 1 1 1 (ISonrings 6 Washer) rt r ,7, 71 Mobil O11 Company Madden's Electrical Service (Petroleum Product:;) (Lighting Circuit -Bishop field) 29.80 National Band I; Tag Co. (1)011 'fogs) (Repair Piano-.loaki.ns Bldg,) 17.75 18.00 Reginald Cook Spriugstead h Assoc. ,Inc. (Bnginaoring 1, vico-swimminit Pior) 125.00 40.00 Southern llldg.Codo Congress (Annual Ronetaal) (Auto Maint, & Itepair Parts) 124.35 Standard Auto Parts,Inc. 31.00 Sca-Vic Scrvicc,Inc, (Tire C,, Plap) 8.53 The Economics Press (Admn. Bulletins) (Petroleum Products) 63.80 Texaco,Inc. Wood floating It Cooling (Monthly Air/Cond.Mnintcnance) 130.00 Orlando Paving Company (Asphalt Mix) s�1405.. $ 3422.94 UTILITIES ULPARTMENT Bill Rector Lumber Co. (Lumber) (Meters f, Gaskets) 277.44 1145.70 B P, 11 Salcs,Inc. Burt Woodruff,Inc. (Control Switches) 80.60 168.80 Chemical Equipment Service (Chlorinator Maintenance) Stock) 50.58 Davis Meter f, Supply,Inc. (Water Dept Inventory 14.91 Eckord Drugs llughes Supply,Inc. (Film) (Fire hydrant f, Couplings) 272.49 105.50 Motorola,Inc. Orlando Laboratories,Inc. (Radio Maintenance) (Chemical Determination) 35.00 S.O.U.S.,Inc. (Small Tools) (Regulators A Silent Giants) 5.90 252.78 Sta-Con,Inc. standard Auto Parts,Inc. (CRC Spray) 4.52 280.90 Standard Sand 6 Silica Co. (Sand for Sludge Beds) $ 2695.12 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Thompson Sign Variance Request DATE: May 21, 1976 Vivienne Jan Thompson has requested variances from the recuirements of Section 26-24 (D)(1) (C) 1 ,Maximum Area and width, (2� Distance between Offsite Signs, and �3; Setbacks. The attached site plan shows the proposed Class B signs with areas of 5640 sq. ft. each (320 sq. ft. permitted); distance between signs of 550 feet and 275 feet (1000 feet required), and 14 foot and 12 foot setbacks (50 feet required). There are already four nonconforming signs on this property. Under Section 26-73, nonconforming signs with an original cost of $6,000 or more shall be removed by January 25, 1977 - except one sign may remain if in existence prior to January 25, 1972. This requirement includes signs permitted under variance, so that, if this requirement is enforced, all but one existing sign and all new signs that might be erected with variance must be removed in eight months. Ard �Uf V —GTiff an y cc: City Clerk Agenda 5-25-76 ( )df/ 4. 0"01101d st I Wont (into Plur,i a Commit, I'Inndn 0?111 • Phnnw (004) 104,1141 LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that the City Council sitting as a Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located on the corner of West Avenue and DeSoto Streets on Tuesday, May 25, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose; To consider request by Vivienne J. Thompson for a Variance to Sections 26-24 (D) (1) (MAXIMUM WIDTH AND AREA), Section 26-24 S(D)) ((2)) (DISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNS) and Section 26-24 (D) (3) (SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to alter and/or construct two signs on portions of Block AA of Minnehaha Estates Subdivision, a C-2 Zone. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned matter. G. D. Tiffany, City Manager City of Clermont, Florida May 12, 1976 FLORIDA'S FINEST INLAND RESORT -RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY 'I'() '(!I[' ZOuu!(, ilu0,'1i1;, i)): Aihflj'',l ;:`1 OF rill: cjv( o!' I UWlij, APPLItAIT i!A! Vivienne Jon Thompson_ 2248 Lake Shore Drive, .Clermont,.-Flor..id..n",-.327.1-.1 !4oltip lor). llctvi n-I po." ted "itc l it (;,)(! oll.ioull i. 0 1 : '2�)' , )0 !1ith Llw (;Jty Gle.wl- ImmijY make ,,ij)hcatioll tot, r:11i" i'or vol Inf: from it t!eclfloil relid,ir(, 1 (ol the 3ttilding Offirill of tho ("Ry I:- reftlsad Rel"111. Add to Altor (,olv; �ruct (Xxa}' Move awl PLI(�o a !;It III G iotgikxxxxon lotis Subdivision MinnehahR E Ad" -,.Us 27, South of Ilook St C 2- SecUun of Codo-26-24 (D) (1) In the City of (1t2tviollt, Florida. the decision in rdus�w to issue a Tho reason rilven by the BUild-hO for U building petlilit Is: Prior Variance dated 8-13-74 had expired and the requirements of the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance have not been met: Section 26-24 (D) (1) Maximum width and area 26-24 (D) (2) Distance between Offsite Signs 26-24 (D) (3) Setbacks J-y appeal to your Board if. b�sc-d on j�t,/ cklIltent,1611 tll,,It this decl.,.,Ion creates a hvll".iMp On Ille for the follo'.-Ijilc rLasoT, , or reaSong, The rental of the sign locations generate income which is used to maintain the property. Loss of thin revenue would limit my ability to care for the property in a proper manner. The Sign Contractor who leased these sites immediately after the prior Variance was granted, failed to install signs in a reasonable period of time, thus allowing Variance to lapse. All necessary floor plans, PlGi: OaII5, and other pertln(ini ill,"oomal-ion j-rc attUdlcd heretoon paper size 31�." g I'll' f;j)- ccnY reprzlductlons. Variance ApplicPtloll liltist be i- eJ' 111 1! G1 ty Cl ork no I 'ttr;T' that 5'.'00 PJ I- MI Fri (Jay, b 1,1 (2) 1 joej,ls prior to Inc.) meed liq at vill I Ch vili-I allce III I I b2 considered. yow"S� 01 3AI R. T 01 0 p� 0P G Ez -69--L ` G' IZ � XX o ram_. —+a 7 •r �c 03 L 'lt p M- " 61 u 81 • z mow. a 'I r 91 sj. £b 091 CL � _ Z ,002 091 6L _ 133 115 NoQH TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Grand Highway Motor quotations DATE: May 24, 1976 At the request of the City Council, quotations were solicited from several firms last week for replacement of the Grand Highway Well motor. The following quotations were received: (1) Locke weekdelivery, for r7. oi$4,6350on U. S. Motors, 16 (2) Central Florida Pump, on U. S. Motors, 4 week delivery for $4,600.00 (3) Meridith Corporation, on U. S. Motors or General Electric, 8 week delivery , for $5,157.00 (4) Layne Atlantic (5 (previous quotation), on U. S. Motors, week (Several other companies were contacted but did not quote.) Layne's quotation last week was for the above price with 12 week delivery. This week, however, they learned that a motor meeting our needs will be available earlier. The two low quotations, Central Florida for $4,600 and Layne Atlantic for $4,531, are on the same motor from the factory. Layne's price is slightly lower, and they are familiar with our well. I recommend that Layne Atlantic be authorized to furnish and install at the Grand Highway Well, a U. S. Motors Hollowshaft motor for $4,531 with work to be completed as soon as possible. Gordon Tiffany TO: City Council FROM: City Manager I SUBJECT: Grand Highway Well DATE: May 14, 1976 Attached is a letter from lldl Chittum of Layne Atlantic Company giving prices for repair or replacement of the Grand Highway Well motor. Total for parts and labor is estimated at $3,109, and would take 40 weeks (Oy months) for parts delivery. Our present motor is obsolete, according to its manufacturer and I doubt i that $3,109 is justified to repair an obsolete motor that could be used at only one of our wells. Novi that we have emergency diesel power at the well, repair- ing this motor for a spare that would be useable at a single well is certainly unnecessary. A new motor could be purchased and installed for a total of $4,531 within an estimated 12 weeks: U.S. Motors Hollowshaft Motor $3,900 Freight 156 Shaft (estimate) 175 j Labor (estimate) 300 4,531 i This expenditure could give us a new motor, with replacement parts - -- - readily available,for $1,422 more than the price to repair our old, obsolete motor, and we would have the Grand Highway Well operating six months earlier. We cannot depend on the Highland Well for an extra six months. The water quality is alarmingly poor. A failure of the Chlorinator System at the well would cause a serious health hazard, and contaminate our water distribution system. I recommend that Layne Atlantic be authorized to furnish and install a new U. S. Motors Hollowshaft Motor and new shaft for a price not to exceed $4,600 with work to be completed as early as possible. Gordon Tiffany cc: City Clerk Agenda 5-18-76 RECEIVEn t; lno At`/antic oompany A 0milon of 1 nyou Wunlorn Co. 11U% Umnll Ornnpa Illmeom Tutll • I'.O. Une li%UU • Orlando, I'lamin 9%IIOG • 906/423•7037 May 12, 1976 Mr. Gordon Tiffany, City Mannler CITY OF CLliRMCN'I' Cloinont, Ft. 32711 Ro: Islectric Motor Grand Avenuo Wol'I Dear Sir: Wo have still not revived official pricing and delivery for Lhe repair parts for your Westinghouse Motor. It appears that they are more interested in sell.- ing a new motor than in helping repair the old one. 'Ibe following; was quoted verbally by Mr. George W. hiaster of Wostinghouse: 1 - Drive coupling $ 325.00 1 - Upper bearing nncmt 110.00 1 - Complete ratchet assembly 300.00 1 - Lot upper & lower bearings 464.00 2 - 'Ibrust bearings, 1 guide 60.00 $1,259.00 We estimate labor to rebuild the motor, baking and varnishing the windings, etc., to total about $1,550.00. Parts could Lake (10) weeks after order. Estimated Layne labor to replace the nntor on the pump and Switch shafts - $300.00. We can furnish a new U. S. Motors Vertical Iiollowshaft Motor to replace your present rmtor for $3,900.00. 'Ibis includes no freight which will he prepaid and added. (The old Frame Motor in Pasco, Washington has been sold so new frame size will require a new head shaft). 14e located a Nenneln Motor in Houston, Texas which will cost $4,217.00 and freight. It is available in about one week. A ncnv West- inghouse Motor Would cosL $4,010.00 plus freight and should ship in 10 weeks. Both the Neuman and Westinghouse Motors would be on a more modern frame than your old motor, so a new shaft would be required to connect the pump. We would suggest that a new motor be purchased and that the old motor be repaired and stored in dry storage as a spare for the Grand Ave. Well Pump. If I can explain anything in person or clarify anything not clear in this letter, please call. Very truly yo s, Hal Chittum, Sales Enginvr HC/Jmv �. _�'.}�.,,-----------WATER SUPPLY SERVICES -- --