05-22-1973 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES M 9,12
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 22, 1973. The meeting was tailed to order at
7:30 P.M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilmen
Schroedel, Byrd, Beals and Smoak. Other officials present were: City Manager
Hopkins, City Attorney Vason, City Clerk Carroll, Director of Community Services
Smythe, City Controller Fleming and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were:
Mesdames Rosa McCall, Onetha Woodard; Mr. and Mrs. John Aull, Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wurst, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pairan; Messrs. Frank Innis,
Lionel Barfield, R. B. Williams, Jacob Lucas and representatives of Stokes and
Roper, Investate Associates, Inc. Representatives of the Leesburg Commercial,
the Orlando Sentinel and the local Press were 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 Regular meeting held May B, 1973 and of the Special Meeting held
May 11, 1973 were approved as written.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be Public Hearings as follows:
To consider a request by Nick Jones for a Conditional Use Permit to use the property
described as Lots 19-20-21 in Block 7 of Sunnyside Unit for private architectural
practice. There was no one present who voiced objection to this request. City Manager
Hopkins advised that the P & Z Commission had recommended that this request be granted with
the following conditions: (1) Provision for 6 parking spaces; (2) May have one
round sign in addition to shingle sign with a maximum of thirty-two square feet;
?3) The structure or use cannot be expanded except as granted by Council under a
CUP, and, (4) Must conform to all provisions of zoning and other applicable ordinances.
Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, _seconded by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously
To consider a request by Clearview Land Co., Ltd.,
Stokes and Roper, Investate Associates, Inc. and Grandview Investment Properties for
a PUD Conditional Use Permit on property generally described as being located East of
Highway N27 to Grand Highway & North from Highland Avenue to Pitt Street. There was no
one present who voiced objection to this request. City Manager Hopkins advised that
the P & Z Commission had recommended that this request be granted with the following
conditions: (1) That a definite time frame be established with respect to the phasing;
(2) That the architectural theme of Phase One be carried throughout the entire project;
(3) That the plan be recorded in Tavares; (4) That the water, sanitary sewer and
storm sewer facilities be subject to approval of the city engineer; and, (5) That they
be limited to one permanent sign on Grand Highway with a maximum size of thirty-two
square feet. 'lotion was made by Councilman Beals seconded by Councilman Smoak and
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To consider application by Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thompson for a variance to Section 26-12
of the Zoning Ordinance (Lot Size and Occupancy) in order to construct a residence
on Lot 25 of Linc6ln Park Annex, a sub -standard lot. There was no one present who
voiced objection to this request, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Smoak,
To consider application by Lionel Barfield for a variance to Section 26-45 of the
Zoning Ordinance (Side Yard on Corner Lots) in order to remodel an existing carport
into a closed garage on Lot 52 of Clermont Heights. There was no one present who
voiced objection to this request, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Beals,
MINUTES N9 9113
Mr. Al Earls, proprietor of the Clermont Dowling Lanes, appeared before council
and inquired as to the procedure necessary for permission to sell beer at the bowling
lanes on Sundays. Inasmuch as a copy of the recently amended Alcoholic Beverage
Ordinance was not available from which to check the consensus of Council -that such
sales would be allowed presently, the matter was referred to the City Manager for
research.
City Manager Hopkins reported as follows: That upon having advised Bill Williams
of Konsler Steel Company that his request for reimbursement of $1147.05 for relocating
drainage inlets had been denied by Council, that he had requested to meet with Council
in a workshop session to further discuss the matter. It was consensus of Council that
this matter be considered at the next regular meeting of Council to be held June 12th
and that Mr. Williams be so advised; That he recommended the federal revenue sharing
monies for the period January 1, 1973 through June 30, 1973 be spent/obligated
as follows, that a Resolution be passed supporting same:
Estimated receipts @ $ 30,525.00
Library (Existin Services) 7,150.00
Land Acquisition Recreation) 20,000.00
Land Acquisition Gen Gov't) 3,375.00
$ 30,525.00
It was the unanimous consensus of Council that these recommendations of the City
Manager be accepted, whereupon Councilman Beals presented and moved the adoption of
a RESOLUTION authorizing the expenditure of federal revenue sharing funds and the motion
was seconded and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by City -
Attorney Vason, the number 214 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Byrd reported that he was encouraged with the recent communications
received from the DOT following requests of Council for studies of the traffic problems
along Highways 50 and 27 in the city. He further reported that he felt someone
from Council should be designated to attend and present a request to the DOT, at their
scheduled public hearing to be held in Groveland on June 6th, with regards to eliminating
the dangerous traffic situation which exists at the intersection of state roads 50
and 561. Mr. B rd thereu ed moved that a RESOLUTION be drawn making such a request
and that a copy be forwar ed to the UeLand office and that one be presented in person
at the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Smoak and carried.
It was consensus of Council that Mr. Byrd be the person designated to present the
Resolution, but that all members should make every effort to attend.
Councilman Schroedel reported that he had been advised that the busses traveling on
Highway 450 through Clermont would make stops for passenger pickups on Highway #50
in front of the Razz Bowen Used Car Sales location, and inquired if it wouldn't be
a good idea to place signs advising of this at that location. Mayor Smith advised that
permission for signs on SR Y50 would have to be obtained from the DOT, whereupon
this matter was referred to City Manager Hopkins to contact the DOT regarding this.
A letter was received by Council from Mrs. Fern LaVeigne of 248 Crystal Lake Drive
wherein she requested a refund of the sanitary sewer front foot assessment on Lot 5
in City Block 21 inasmuch as she was also assessed front footage on Lot 16 in Block
21 and that because her residence is located on portions of both lots, neighter would
be usable or salable as independent lots. It was consensus of Council however that
both lots were buildable lots and that the fact that the residence was built on a
portion of both lots did not reduce the appreciation of the property, whereupon motion
was made by Councilman Smoak_,_ seconded by Councilman Beals and car_ri_ed_that t_he re_que_s_t
be denie and the assessments stand.
With regards to a request by Jake Lucas for an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance
as to whether or not it would be permissible to construct three duplexes in Block
4 of Sunset Heights provided all the minimum requirements of that R2 zone were met, it
was consensus of Council that a variance to Section 26-13 (Yards and Other Spaces)
would be necessary. Mr. Lucas was advised of the necessary procedure for making
application for such a variance.
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Attorney William Stone, representing the Town of Mascotte, appeared before Council
and requested the use of the city owned breathalizer, operator for, same and
the jail facilities, earn at a cost to the town of Mascotte as may be determined
by the City of Clermont, Attorney Stone advised that due to recent minimum jail
standards as passed by the State, the facilities in Mascotte were inadequate and
it was necessary that they transport their suspects/prisoners to Tavares which
constituted a hardship because of the time and distance factor with Mascotte only
having one policeman. This matter was referred to the City Manager and Chief
Tyndal.
Mr. R. B. Williams appeared before Council and advised that following the sanitary
sewer system construction in front of his residence his driveway repeatedly kept
washing out, and inquired if the Council would authorize having it repaired. This
matter was referred to the City Manager,
Councilman Deals reported as follows: That the local Jaycees, in conjunction with
the Lake County Water Authority, would begin a project of water hyacinth removal
in the local Chain-o-Lakes this Sunday, May 27th at 9:00 A.M. at the Tampa Bridge,
and, reminded all present of the Orange Blossom Breakfast to be held in Jenkins
Auditorium on Wednesday morning, May 23rd.
Councilman Smoak reported that in the bid price submitted by G. Y. Middleton for
the construction of llth Street @$6446 00, the Council had voted to pay $446.00
of that amount, and that it was specifically outlined in the bid price a cost basis
for that portion of the plans regarding drainage, though Mr. Williams had not
mentioned drainage at all in his correspondence, merely that he would pay up to
$6,000.00 for the grading, paving and curbing of the connecting street. -
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
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Mayor Don E. Smith
City of Clermont
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Section 11070
Dear Mayor Smith:
We have a copy of ,your Resolution No. 211 requesting the
Department to erect signs alonT SR 50 within the city
limits of. Clermont requiring all trucks over three tons
in weight be restricted to the use of curb lanes only.
We are requesting our Traffic Operations Department to
make a careful review of this section of SR 50 to deter-
mine if other means can be taken to improve the traffic
movement in this area.
CAB/EJH/hf
cc: Mr. V. C. Huff Jr.
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yours very truly,
(O ,GlY
C. A. Benedict, P.L.
District Engineer
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LEGAL NOTICE
City Wrung.,
IIDnCnr M. HOPKINS
City Clink
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Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that
the City Council sitting as a hoard of Adjustment
will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers
located on the corner of West Avenue and OeSoto
Streets on Tuesday, Flay 22, 1973 at approximately
7:30 P.I.I. for the following purpose:
To consider application by Willie Thompson for
a variance to Section 26-12 of the Zoning Ordinance
(Lot Size and Occupancy) in order to build on a
sub -standard lot;
To consider application by. -Lionel Barfield 1
for a variance to Section 26-45 of the 'Zoning Ordinance
(Side Yard on Corner Lots) in order to construct a
garage
All interested persons will be given an opportunity'
to express their views on the above mentioned matter.
.lay 17., 1973
R. H. Hopkins, City 11anager
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measuring 18 inches. lie is really asking for only- six .more.
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For the porlod hnunry 1, i`1;i I:hrough Oucember 31, 1972 wo have
r•eeelved S60,71111.
It Is-,;Cownlondvd ialr�t: th,c.:c f,incl:; be spent or obligated as follows:
Street Resurfacing $ 1111,119
Land Acgrllc;;Lion (Gen Govt) 6 625
For the porlod January 1, i97:; through June, 30, 1973 It Is estimated
we will receive $30,525•
It Is rCCOIdNendJA that tha3e i ends b; spent or obligated as follows:
LIbrory (E- s"- InO Services) $ 7,150
Land Acqula:l:fon (Recreation) 20,000
n,t AcIu I i t Ion (Gen GOVO _ 3,375
$ 30.5.5
A vesol,ttlon should be pn, ,d to support these expenditures.
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City Attorney
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Doar Council Maabero:
Elncl000d is an approximate drawing showing Iota 5 and 16, block 21, lying
hotwuen Crystal. Lake Drive and Oscoola Sbroot.
It; is qr intent to show the position of my house on those lots to clarify
r1r reasoning which I state hero -in.
As you may note, the house is placed on the back 50 ft. of lot 5, leaving a
strip barely 100 ft. x 50 ft. bordering Osceola. The smallness renders this
strip unsalable and unusable as an independent lot; therefore, no building can
ever be placed on this portion of the property. The same applies to lot 16,
relative to size, which makes this property suitable for one dwelling only,
It is my understanding that in cases where building :is not possible,
assessment is not made.
At the time I received nr/ assessment, I called in person aL City Hall to
inquire into the matter of payment and was told I would have to pay on both
ends of my property. Because of this, I did not protest to the public hearing.
I again presented myself to City Hall after recently receiving the assessment
bill and spoke to Iir, Robert Hopkins. He loft me with the impression I had no
recourse so I paid the entire frontage charge.
Now I read in the Lake Sentinel where other assessment problems were brought
before you Council Members. I, too, would like to have you take nV individual
complaint into consideration because as stated above there is no possibility
of building another dwelling on rV property and only the Crystal Lake frontage
is usable for sewerage.
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Thank you.
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Fern LaVeigne
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MINUTES
SPEMAL ME MING
N9 9,15
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in
the office of the City Manager on Wednesday, June 6, 1973. Mayor Don E.
Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. with the following members
present: Councilmen Smoak, Schroedel and Deals. Other officials present
were: City Manager Hopkins and City Clerk Carroll.
Mayor Smith advised the purpose of the meeting was to preparea request to
the DOT to take action to eliminate the dangerous traffic situation
existing at the intersection of State Roads 50 and 561.
Councilman Schroedel introduced and moved the adoption of a RC•SOLUTION
requesting the DOT to make certain changes at the intersection of State
Road 50 and State Road 561 and authorizing the City Manager to represent
the City of Clermont in presenting this request at the DOT s Public
Hearing in Groveland on June 6, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Smoak and carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by City
Manager Hopkins, the number 217 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Mayor
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Dolores W. Carrol I , City Glerk