07-12-1994 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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JULY 12, 1994
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July
12, 1994 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. bY
Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council Member Turville,
Council Member Cole, Council Member Ivey, and Council Member Norquist. Other
City officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Planning
Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Rev. Clyde Stacy followed by the repeating of The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 28, 1994 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Lake Closures
City Manager Saunders reported that Lake County HRS ordered the closure of the
public beaches late afternoon on July 1 due to elevated bacteria test results. The City
has taken samples and the State certified lab reported acceptable test results. Samples
were also taken from Lake Minnehaha and Lake Winona and were also acceptable.
HRS's results from last week's test were the same as the results reported on July 1.
They don't know why there is a discrepancy in the tests, however, City samples were
taken again this morning together with the HRS samples, at the same location and
same time. The City's results should be back on Friday and HRS results will be back
next week.
Workshop Meeting
Council Members agreed to hold a Council Workshop on TuesdaY, July 19 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
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COUNCIL MEMBER IVEY'S REPORT
Resignation as Council Member, Seat IV
Council Member Ivey reported he turned in his resignation on Friday, July 8, 1994 as
City Council Member, Seat IV in order to run for Lake County School Board.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE'S REPORT
Resignation a Council Member, Seat H
Council Member Turville reported he also has turned in his resignation (City Council
Member~ Seat II) to run for County Commissioner.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pool read the Mayoral Proclamation declaring that a general election will be
held on November 8, 1994 to elect City Council Members Group I, II, III (Mayor),
IV, and V. A primary election will be held on October 4, 1994 if more than two
candidates qualify for any one of these seats.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Donald Gaddy Variance Request
Council Members agreed to move Mr. Gaddy's variance request before the Public
Hearing for the Lake Minneola Waterfront Park.
Mayor Pool stated that a variance request requires that a Quasi-Judicial Hearing be
held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request need
to be sworn in. Peggy Weatherbee, 2120 The Crescent, Clermont, FL was sworn in
by Deputy City Clerk Whiflock.
Mrs/Weatherbee stated she represented Donald Gaddy. She stated that Mr. Gaddy
built an addition to the rear of his home in August of 1991 located on Lot 5. In 1992
Mr. Gaddy sold Lot 12 located to the rear of Lot 5 to Mr. Stacy. Mr. Stacy recently
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discovered that Mr, Gaddy's addition encroached on Lot 12 and Lot 12 was
unbuildable. An agreement has been reached between Mr. Gaddy and Mr. Stacy
where Mr. Gaddy would repurchase 10' of Lot 12. This would leave Lot 12 as a
buildable lot, however, a variance of 23.05' rather than the required 25' rear yard
setback would also be needed for Lot 5:
City Manager Saunders stated that a building permit was issued in 1991 for both Lot 5
and Lot 12 since the addition would be located 14' from the rear property line of Lot
5. Mr. Gaddy indicated that he could utilize a portion of Lot 12 to meet the required
25' rear yard setback. Mr. Gaddy has since sold Lot 12 and the new owner cannot
obtain a building permit since a building permit was previously issued on Lot 12.
City Manager Saunders stated that staff recommends that the variance be denied and
that Mr. Gaddy purchase 12' of Lot 12 which would meet the required 25' rear yard
setback. Lot 12 would be a substandard lot (approximately 7,353 square feet rather
than the required 7,500 square feet), however, this subdivision was annexed into the
City after it was platted and there are existing lots that do not meet the 7,500 square
foot minimum. Staff would support a variance request for a substandard lot and all
setback requirements would then be met on both lots.
Mr. Clyde Stacy, 598 West Lake Shore Drive, Clermont was sworn in by Deputy
City Clerk Whitlock. Mayor Pool asked if Mr. Stacy had a concern with selling back
10' of Lot 12. Mr. Stacy stated no. Council Member Norquist asked Mr. Stacy if he
had a concern in selling 12'. Mr. Stacy stated he would have to think about it since it
would further decrease the value of the property. Mayor Pool closed the Public
Hearing.
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After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Council Member
Turville, seconded by Council Member Cole and carried three to two
with Council Members Norquist and Ivy voting nay_ to grant the 23.05'
rear yard setback variance.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Lake Minneola Waterfront Park
Mr. Forest Michael of Michael & Michael explained the latest conceptual plans for
the Lake Minneola Waterfront Park. He stated there will be no altering of the
shoreline except to improve it. The plans include eliminating Lake Minneola Drive
from 8th Street to East Avenue and building a main entrance from East Avenue on
Orange Avenue leading to parking for the beach and the Highlander Hut. New
restroom facilities are planned for the beach area and near the Highlander Hut. Plans
also include re-grading the land between Sparkling Water Lake and Jaycee Beach and
building a band shell/community events area near the Highlander Hut.
City Manager Saunders stated that storm water retention areas are also planned which
will help improve the water quality. The existing boat ramp. could be converted to
non-motorized uses. The location for a new boat ramp has not been determined, but
it will most likely be in the West Beach area. A boat mooring dock is also planned
near the existing fishing pier.
Concerns were voiced from the audience regarding the safety of neighborhood streets,
especially Carol Street. City Manager Saunders stated that Carol Street should not be
a through street and could incorporate a cul-de-sac at the west end to separate it from
parking areas. He stated that one of the goals is to get traffic off the neighborhood
streets and onto the main streets.
A suggestion was made that a small beach area be developed near 5th Street. City
Manager Saunders stated they will consider this suggestion in the overall plan.
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A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_, seconded by Council
Member Turville, and carried unanimously to accept the conceptual plan
as presented and proceed with grant application for Phase I from the 5th
Street area to East Avenue including the removal of Lake Minneola
Drive.
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NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance No. 271-M
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 271-M by title only and stated the final reading will be
July 25, 1994. City Manager Saunders explained that this ordinance will annex
approximately 142 acres lying south of Highway 50, east and west of Hancock Road.
94-090 A motion was made by Council Member Ivey_ and seconded by Council
Member Cole to introduce Ordinance 271-M.
Introduction of Ordinance 272-M
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 272-M by rifle only. City Manager Saunders stated the
property involved is the same property proposed to be annexed in Ordinance 271-M.
This ordinance will rezone the property annexed in 271-M from R-R Rural Residential
to R-1 Urban Residential and C-2 General Commercial.
94-091 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Ivey_ to introduce Ordinance 272-M.
Bid Award - Street Sweeper
City Manager Saunders stated that we advertised for a new street sweeper and bids
were received from three companies. Southland Equipment bid the Tymco 600 with
three different chassis. The low bidder is recommended which is Southland
Equipment for Tymco model 600 with the Navistar chassis for a total bid with the
selected options of $77,145.50. The budget includes $95,000 for this equipment.
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After some discussion',, a motion was made by Council Member Turville,
seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unaniniously to accept
the low bid of $77,145.50 from Southland Equipment for the Tymco 600
with the Navistar chassis and selected options.
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There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Attest:
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