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02-23-1993 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, February 23, 1993 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Cole, and Council Member Norquist. Other City Officials present were City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Council Member Turville followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 9, 1993 were approved as presented. Mayor Pool reported that City Manager Saunders and Council Member Ivey were in Tallahassee for the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Day. FINANCE DIRECTOR VAN ZILE'S REPORT Finance Director Van Zile requested that a Council Workshop be scheduled during the first week of March. Council Members agreed to schedule a Workshop for March 4 at 7:30 at City Hall. COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT Council Member Turville reported that the second and final planting of the DOT Beautification Grant took place February 20. Karen Turville stated 6 or 7 volunteers planted 500 plants in two medians west of 12th Street on Highway 50. Mayor Pool commented that the newly planted area on Highway 27 could use some mulch and he will talk to Mr. Davis. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 2 MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool reported he had received a letter from Clint Campbell congratulating the City on the Palatlakaha Recreation Area. He also asked whether a pool would be built in the future. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS Tony L. Ridge, Sr. Variance Request for Mulch Driveway and Parking Mayor Pool advised that the Variance Request requires a Quasi-Judicial heating, and that all those people wishing to speak in favor of, or opposition to the request should be sworn in. Tina Edling, 1698 2nd Street, Clermont, and Tony Ridge, Sr., 176 Highland Avenue, Clermont were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Maj~or Pool explained that Mr. Ridge is requesting a variance to allow a mulch driveway and parking for a day care located at 176 Highland Avenue. A six-month temporary variance to allow mulch parking was previously granted by Council and Mr. Ridge is requesting an extension of the variance. Mr. Ridge stated that the day care is in operation, however, he is not financially able at this time to put in the paved driveway and parking. The necessary permits from St. Johns have been obtained. The mulch parking and driveway have been in place since July. All shrubs and sidewalks are in. Tina Edling expressed her support for Mr. Ridge. She stated her son has been attending the day care for almost six months and has been impressed with the day care. She has stated that the area is easy to drive through and Mr. Ridge maintains the mulch when it is needed. Planning Director Harker stated Mr. Ridge has already met the majority of the Conditional Use Permit requirements with only the paved driveway and parking remaining. He stated that staff recommends a two year variance based upon the similar variance granted to another day care at the last meeting. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 3 93-035 A motion was made by Council Member Cole. seconded by_ Council Member Norquist. and carried unanimously to grant a two year extension of the paved driveway_ and parldng variance_for 176 Highland Avenue. John Bekemeyer, Clermont Bible Church requesting a Conditional Use Permit (Resolution g779 to amend Resolution//511) Mayor Pool stated that Clermont Bible Church is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to hold church services in the sanctuary portion of the funeral home at 806 W. Minneola. He stated that anyone wishing to speak in favor of, or opposition to the Conditional Use Permit request needed to be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in John Bekemeyer, 1005 Autumn Leaf Drive, Winter Garden, FL. Mr. Bekemeyer stated he was requesting the Council to grant the Conditional Use Permit to allow his congregation to meet at the Becker Funeral Home on 806 W. Minneola. The request is for three years, however, he is hopeful that they establish their own church building before that time. Planning Director Harker stated that staff has reviewed parking and seating capacities and do not see any adverse affects from holding church services on Sunday mornings. Mr. Beckmeyer stated in the future they may wish to hold Wednesday evening services. Attorney Baird stated that the Conditional Use Permit does not exclude Wednesday services as it is presently written. 93-036 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Turville, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #779 granting the Conditional Use Permit. OTHER COMMENTS Mr. Jack Sargent stated the City of Clermont was hosting the Orange Blossom Breakfast at Jenkins Auditorium at 7:30 a.m., March 5 with Mr. Buell Duncan, speaking on the future growth of Central Florida and invited everyone to attend. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1993 PAGE 4 There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Attest: Robert A. Pool, Mayor Van Z~/~ity/Clerk