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11-22-1994 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1994 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, November 22,, 1994 in the Community Affairs Room at the Police Department. The meeting was Called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council Member Cole, Council Member Dupee, and Council Member Sargent. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by City Manager Saunders followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the. Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 8, 1994, Special Council Meeting held November 10, 1994, and Workshop Meeting held November 1, 1994 were approved as presented.. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT Total Women of America City Manager Saunders stated that a request has been received from the Total Women of America to use Jenkins Auditorium to hold a Christmas dinner for the underprivileged in the community. They have held the dinner for several years and ask that the fee be waived for the use of Jenkins. 94-197 A motiOn was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the use of Jenla'ns /tuditorium to the Total Women of ~lmerica with the fee waived to hoM a Christmas dinner. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING' NOVEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 2 Workshop Meeting Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop on Thursday, December 8, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. DECLARATION OF UNOPPOSED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Pool (Group III), Council Member Cole (Group V) and Council Member Norquist (Group I) were unopposed in the 1994 election. Mayor Pool, and Council Members Cole, Dupee and Sargent were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Council Member Norquist will be sworn in at the next Council Meeting. RECOGNITION PROCLAMATION - WORLD HOME CARE WEEK Mayor Pool proclaimed November 27 through December 3, 1994 as World Home Care Week in Clermont and urged citizens to support the home care profession in its efforts to provide safe, affordable, and comfortable health care in the homes of the elderly, disabled, and infirm. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee stated she attended the Florida League of Cities convention on November 17 and 18 and the new President had appointed her to the Municipal Finance and Taxation Committee. MAYOR POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool reported that the City has again been recognized for a Certificate of Achievement by the Government Finance Officers Association. Mayor Pool congratulated Finance Director Van Zile and his staff for receiving the award for the 6th year in a row. CITY OF CLERMONT .MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 3 Cynthia Wagoner, Variance Requests City Manager Saunders stated that'Cynthia Wagoner is requesting variances for a lot that is located on the south side of Lake Shore Drive immediately west of the intersection of Lake Shore 'Drive and Hook Street. The variance requests are the same variances granted by Council last December. The variances become void if construction is not begun within one year. Mrs. Wagoner is requesting the variances be extended as they are planning to begin construction soon. The variances are requested on a 10tthat is bordered on the west by the community lot owned by Minnehaha Trailer Park. There is a 60' lot located between this lot and the first lakefront house on Lake Shore Drive from Hook Street. The property is zoned R-lA which requires 100' of width at the building setback line, a 35' front yard setback, and a lot size,~of 10,000 sq. feet. All of the other houses located south of this lot are in the R-1 District which requires a 75' wide lot, 25' front setback, and lot size of 7,500 sq. feet. Rather than a request to extend the R-1 area for this lot, Mrs. Wagoner is requesting a variance to the front yard setback to.25' in order to preserve a large tree located in :the .rear of the property. Variances a/re..hlso requested for lot width from 100' to 89';~ arid the minimum square footage from 10,000 to 9,314. Mayor Pool stated that the?equest requires that a Quasi-Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to ~peak in favor of or in opposition to~h~ request must be sworn in. Cynthia Wagoner, 827 Chestnut Street, Clermont was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. She stated that she purchased the property in August and their building plans should be approved soon, but construction cannot begin by December 14. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Saunders stated that several things make the lot unique. Our tree ordinance does state that preservation of an approved tree should be a basis for considering setback requirements. The requested variances would be consistent with all the other homes located along this lakefront strip and staff recommends approval. 94-198 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the variance requests for a front setback from 35' to 25', lot width from 100' to 89' and minimum square footage from 10,000 to 9,314. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 4 Alan Ricci, Resolution #844 City Manager Saunders stated that he had received a letter asking to withdraw the request for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a truck parking and resale office at 1033 Hook Street. Scotty's, Resolution #843 City Manager Saunders stated that Scotty's is requesting an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow renovation of the section of the Plaza that was previously occupied b~ Publix Supermarket. · ' Mayor Pool read Resolution #843 by title only and stated that the request requires that a Quasi-Judicial hearing:b6 held and that anyone wishing to:;;spehk in favor of or in opposition to the request must be sworn in. Dennis Wood, representing the owner and Scotty's, 3001 Hwy. 98 S., Lakeland, Florida was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Mr. Wood stated they propose to renovate the old Publix building and demolish the existing retail stores located west of the Publix building to accommodate the location of a lumber yard and garden center. The exterior will be an attractive stucco with sand finish and construction should begin February 1. City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a masonry fence to be located along the entire Highland Avenue frontage, however, the staff's recommendation was for the fence to be installed along Highland Avenue from the western boundary to the second driveway which would screen the lumber and garden center from the adjacent properties to the north. East of this area the applicant proposes to have the existing chain-link fence along with the installation of a buffer hedge. The property across the street to the north is occupied by the Clermont Middle School. The applicant also proposes a 10' tall stockade fence along the western boundary, painted the same color as the building. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Saunders' stated the request is in conformance With our Future Land Use requirements and of our zoning requirements. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend appr6val of the project with the conditions that are included in Resolution #843. '~ '~ .... CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 5 94-199 A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution #843 with the revision of Condition #8 to state that the existing chain link fence and buffer hedge be allowed from the second driveway_ along Highland Avenue to the east NEW BUSINESS Financial Consultant City Manager Saunders stated that the City will be seeking loan funds to finance the proposed sewage treatment plant that is projected to start construction in late 1995. Application has been made to the Department of Environmental Protection to be included in their revolving loan fund and preliminary approval for funding of the planning and engineering costs has been received, however, the Department cannot at this time project when funds will be available for construction. They will not be able to notify us until sometime next spring if monies will be available to us. We cannot afford to wait until spring to know whether funds will be available through the DEP revolving loan fund, therefore, it is recommended to move ahead with a financial consultant in investigating other financing sources. The revolving loan fund through DEP can be utilized in the future as a refinancing tool. Approval is requested for an advertisement for proposals. 94-200 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve advertising for pro_vosals for a financial consultant to finance the proposed sewage treatment plant. Storm Water Project City Manager Saunders stated that the Department of Environmental Protection has notified us that they will be accepting applications for grants to fund qualified environmental projects which would include storm water improvements or enhancements. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1994 PAGE 6 A pre-application is required to be submitted by November 23 and City Manager Saunders recommended the Central Business District centralized storm water project be submitted. 94-201 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to submit a pre-application to the Florida Pollution Recover_ program for the Central Business District centralized storm water project. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pool and Council Member Dupee reported that December 2 and 3 is the 5th annual Light Up Clermont Holiday Craft Show and Parade, with the Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday evening at Jaycee Beach with live entertainment. City Manager Saunders reported that "The Gables" house will be moved within the next few days. It will be moved from Minneola Avenue and 5th Street, down 5th Street, onto SR 50, and down Highway 27 to a site on Lake Louisa. Clermont Area Chamber of Commerce Director Howard Stockton reported a record attendance of 575 at the Navy Showband Orlando November 21 at the High School. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Attest: E. Van ~ Cit~' Clerk