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08-22-1995 Regular Meeting CIT~ OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, August 22, 1995 in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Mayor Pro Tem Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole, 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 Mayor Pro Tern Norquist followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 25, 1995, and Special Council Meeting held August 4, 1995, were approved as presented. CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT City Manager Saunders stated that Cooper Memorial Library has asked for the use of the Highlander Hut, waiving the fee, for the Labor Day Weekend, September 1 through September 4. They plan to hold a book sale as they have in the past. 95-148 A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the use of the Highlander Hut, waiving the_fees, to Cooper Memorial Libra~_ from September 1 through September 4. COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT Council Member Dupee stated she attended a very successful Florida League of Cities conference in Orlando. Director Ray Sittig is retiring after 30 years and son Mike Sittig will be the new Director. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 Page 2 MAYOR.POOL'S REPORT Mayor Pool stated that parking areas in doWntown Clermont have been full, and it is the slow season. Several merchants have asked him to look for additional parking. OLD BUSINESS Final Reading of Ordinance 283-C City Manager Saunders stated that this is the final reading of Ordinance 283-C which will amend Chapter 12 Licenses with a new rate structure and procedures for occupational licenses. The Council appointed a committee which met several times with Finance Director Van Zile to review the rate structure and their recommendations are reflected in this ordinance. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 283-C by title only and opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jim Johnson stated he had been a member of the Occupational License review committee. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the committee. He stated it was educational ,for him and he believes the Ordinance is fair to the City and businesses. Finance Director Van Zile stated the last increase was made in 1982. The average increase in occupational licenses will be 33 % with the new ordinance. 95-149 A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 283-C. Final Reading of Ordinance 287-M City Manager Saunders stated this is' the final reading of Ordinance 287-M which will rezone Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 96 (915 Montrose Stree0 from R-3 to CBD. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 287-M by title only and stated the request requires that a Quasi- Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 Page 3 to the request must be sworn in. Mr. Jeff Biddle, 915 Montrose Street, Clermont was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Mayor Pool opened the public hearing. Mr. Jeff Biddle requested the zone be changed for Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 96 from R-3 to CBD to allow a bed and breakfast. City Manager Saunders stated that the request is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 95-150 A mort'on was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Ordinance 287-M. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS Jeffrey Biddle Resolution 870 City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a bed and breakfast inn at 915 Montrose Street. This is the property which was rezoned to CBD With Ordinance 287-M. Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 870 by title only and stated that the request requires that a Quasi- Judicial head'ng be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request must be sworn in. Mr. Jeffrey Biddle, 915 Montrose Street and Mr. Bill Regan, 1590 West Avenue, Clermont were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile. Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Biddle requested additional time for conditions//6 and//7 regarding sidewalk and driveway requirements. Condition//6 requires sidewalks along West Avenue, however, there are presently no connecting sidewalks. He requested a delay until adjacent properties put in sidewalks. Condition//7 requires two paved parking spaces, and he already has two paved spaces. He requested delaying or eliminating that requirement. Mr. Regan stated that Mr. Biddle is a hard worker who has already done quite a bit to improve the property and he needs a little more time to comply with some of the requirements. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 Page 4 City Manager Saunders stated that the City Council has previously allowed additional time to construct sidewalks when sidewalks are constructed on adjacent properties. He recommended delaying the installation of sidewalks on Mr. Biddle's property until the property to the south is improved. Regarding Condition//7, Mr. Biddle's carport is a paved area, however, it does not meet the minimum requirement and does not meet requirements of the new Land Development Regulations. Staff recommends the requirement of two paved spaces that are connected to the entrance. He recommended approval of Resolution 870 amending Condition 6 to require sidewalks at the time sidewalks are constructed south of the property on West Avenue to DeSoto Street. Mr. Biddle asked for extra time to get the driveway installed. 95-151 ,4 motion was made by_ Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried four to one, with Council Member Dupee voting nay_ to adopt Resolution #870, amending Condition #6 to require sidewalks at the time sidewalks are constructed south of the property on West ,4venue to DeSoto Street, and amending Condition #7 to delay_, not to exceed six months, the requirement of two paved parla'ng spaces that are connected to the entrance. Lee Hogan City Manager Saunders stated that he received a request from Mr. Hogan, the Technical Director for the proposed South Lake County Bicycle Race Weekend that is being planned under the direction of the U.S. Cycling Federation, the Orlando Road Club, Florida Freewheelers, and the Orlando Velo Cycling Club. They are requesting the use of the West Beach area as the stage area for the event which will take place on Sunday, October 1. The route only affects 12th Street within the City limits. Lake County Sheriff's Department is coordinating the safety aspects of the race and the event should be over by 1:30 p.m. 95-152 ,4 motion was made by_ Council Member Cole, seconded by Council Member Dupee. and carried unanimously to approve the use of the West Beach area for a stage area for the South Lake Count_ Bicycle Race Weekend on Sunday_, October 1. NEW BUSINESS Bid Award CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 Page 5 City Manager Saunders stated that bids have been received for the first phase of our street marking project. We received seven bids with the low bid from Sunray Paving in the amount of $5,079.78. The bid specifications were reviewed with Sunray Paving to make sure that they did not omit anything since they were considerably lower than the next lowest bid. Council Members asked City Manager Saunders to amend the bid by adding additional striping to the bid if it is appropriate. 95-153 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Cole, and carried unanimously to award the street marking bid to Sunray Paving in the amount of $5,079. 78. Interlocal Agreement City Manager Saunders stated that Lake County is requesting that we approve the Interlocal Agreement for application to the State for recycling and education grant funds. The City will receive approximately $9,000 which is consistent with what the City has received for the past three years. This is the final year of the Recycling Grant applications and at this point there does not appear to be any move to renew these grant funds on the State level. 95-154 A motion was made by_ Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Lake County_ for the Recycling and Education Grant. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1995 Page 6 AUDIENCE COMMENTS Lake Minneola Waterfront Park Questions were asked concerning the proposed Lake Minneola Waterfront Park and Mayor Pool stated that diagrams and plans are displayed at City Hall and invited them to review them. Opposition was expressed regarding the possible boat ramp closure. Labor Day Events Council Member Dupee invited all to attend the Labor Day festivities at the JayCee Beach. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Robert A. Pool, Mayor Attest: ~eph E~erk