06-27-1995 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 27, 1995
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
June 27, 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 Tern Norquist, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole,
and Council Member Sargent. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Norquist followed by the repeating of
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 13, 1995 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
99,000 Temporary Sewage Treatment Plant
City Manager Saunders reported that Certification of Substantial Completion was
issued on June 25 for the 99,000 gallon temporary sewage treatment plant on Hancock
Road. The lift station and gravity force mains are also operational.
Workshop Meeting
Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop Meeting on Thursday, June 29 at 6:00
p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
Gravity Line
City Manager Saunders reported that a contract had been approved to install a gravity
line on the Florida Power easement from the Hancock Road lift station to the Knapp
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property, however, all easements had not been secured. A notice of intent to issue
those easements has recently been received from Mr. Mandell. Council agreed to
proceed with the gravity line.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee reported that the Chamber of Commerce's magazine has gone
to press. Chamber membership now totals a record 284.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Pool reported school buses have been using Drew Avenue instead of-East
Avenue to access the Clermont Middle School. He was concerned because Drew
Avenue is considerably narrower and has no sidewalk. City Manager Saunders stated
he will call the School Board.
PUBLIC HEARING - Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Director Harker stated that the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
pertains to four areas, as follows:
Revision of the Future Land Use Map to accommodate property annexed into
the City which must be provided with a Future Land Use classification. He
noted the annexation acreage list includes 585.9 acres needing classification.
Of these 585 acres, 527 acres are vacant. A list of annexed properties was
reviewed.
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Revision of the Future Land Use Map to accommodate request for Future Land
Use classification changes for property presently located within the City. Two
properties are included. The first is .71 acre adjacent to First Federal which
was residential and will be Residential/Professional Office. Also, 4 lots on
U.S. 27 and Grand Highway directly south of the Skyline Motel has been
designated Residential and will be designated Commercial, which is consistent
with the surrounding uses.
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Revision of Future Land Use Element Policy 1-5 that revises the manner in
which Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is calculated, and revision of the Drainage Sub-
Element which has added Policy 4-12 that provides for mitigated encroachment
of certain infrastructure within special flood hazard areas.
Revision of a certain portion of the data, inventory, and analysis concerning
Future Land Use District designations. Planning Director Harker explained that
directives #10, #11, and #12 have been added to Undeveloped District 5 (UD-
5) pertaining to areas located east of U.S. 27 and north of S.R. 50. He also
reviewed Undeveloped District 6 (UD-6) which has been created to direct
development patterns located east of U.S. 27 and south of S.R. 50.
Mayor Pool stated that the amendment request requires that a Quasi-Judicial heating
be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request
must be sworn in. Mr. Neal Frasey of 214 E. Lucerne Circle, Orlando, was sworn in
by Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
Mr. Frasey stated that he represents owners of property located east of U.S. 27 and
north of S.R. 50. He stated that City staff has helped with the annexation and changes
to the Land Use Map and it is a good plan. Mayor Pool closed the Public Heating.
A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to transmit the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to DCA for review.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Clermont Heights Garden Estates, Resolution No. 868
City Manager Saunders explained that this is a request for a Conditional Use Permit
for construction of an adult independent living facility which will be located on
Minnehaha Avenue west of Bloxam Avenue north of the intersection of Minnehaha
and Sunset Drive.
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Mayor Pool read Resolution 868 by title only and stated that the request requires that
a Quasi-Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the request must be sworn in. Deputy City Clerk Whitlock swore in the
following:
Mrs. Boudreau
Randy Lund
Charles Perry
Marion Miller
1550 Bloxam Avenue, Clermont
16735 Bay Club Drive, Clermont
1465 Disston Avenue, Clermont
1483 Disston Avenue, Clermont
Mayor Pool opened the Public Hearing. Randy Lund stated he represented
Wedgewood Services who has built this type of facility all over the nation. They are
proposing to build a 60-unit adult independent care facility on Minnehaha Avenue and
will include a cafeteria serving three meals a day, reception room, media room, and
pool area.
Mrs. Boudreau was concerned that the existing homeowners not be responsible for the
proposed improvements for Magnolia Avenue. Mr. Lund stated that Wedgewood
Services will pay for these improvements. City Manager Saunders stated that the
Conditional Use Permit requires the developer to pay for all required improvements.
Mrs. Boudreau and others in attendance requested that a sidewalk be installed and
objected to the plan to use Magnolia Avenue for a service entrance.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the project with the conditions outlined in Resolution 868.
He also recommended that a sidewalk be placed on Magnolia Avenue from their
property line to Bloxam Avenue. Staff recommends approval with this additional
sidewalk recommendation. Mayor Pool closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No, 868 amended to include a sidewalk on one side of
Magnolia Avenue be built.
NEW BUSINESS
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Resolution No. 869 - Supporting the locating of the Florida Agricultural Museum
City Manager Saunders stated that Resolution 869 will support the proposed locating
of the Florida Museum of Agriculture to Lake .County. Mayor Pool stated that it will
be an asset and a benefit to the community if the museum is located in Lake County.
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A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by_ Council
Member Sargent. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 869.
Sidewalk Construction
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City Manager Saunders stated they have been focusing on sidewalk repairs, however,
they are ready now to construct some new sections of sidewalks with money left in
this year's budget for sidewalks. The following is a proposed priority list:
1. Oak Street from East Avenue to the faculty parking lot.
2. 5th Street from Seminole Street north to the existing sidewalk.
5th Street from Chestnut Street south to the existing sidewalk.
Chestnut Street from West Avenue to Marina Cove.
Highland Avenue from East Avenue east to the existing sidewalk.
A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist. and carried unanimously to approve the above
sidewalk priority list.
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Don Bun'is asked if 12th Street is scheduled for sidewalks. City Manager Saunders
explained that the Catholic Church had planned on constructing sidewalks in
conjunction with a building addition, but the project has been tabled. The County will
be rebuilding part of 12th Street from the bridge to Montrose Street and it is possible
that sidewalks could be coordinated with their construction.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Clerk