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04-28-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, April 28, 1998 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: Council Member Wolfe, Council Member Brown, and Council Member Norquist. Other City officials present were City Attorney Baird, Planning Director Harker and Finance Director Van Zile and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Council Member 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 April 14, 1998 were approved with the correction of those voting nay in the motion on page 9 to state Wolfe and Brown. FINANCE DIRECTOR VAN ZILE'S REPORT Council Workshop Council Members agreed to hold a Workshop on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE'S REPORT !. Lincoln Park Task Force Meeting Council Member Wolfe advised that the next Lincoln Park Task Force meeting was Wednesday, May 6 at the Clermont Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. · CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 2 Clermont Growth Council Member Wolfe noted that the Orlando Business Journal reported that there will be a 10-fold increase in the Clermont area and we should plan for that growth. Mayor Pool explained that most of the growth the Journal is noting is outside the City limits. He stated that the City has planned for growth with adequate facilities, including recreational facilities exhibiting 70 % non-resident use. COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN'S REPORT Chain of Lakes Water Samples Council Member Brown asked that water samples be taken from the entire Clermont Chain of Lakes. COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT Council Member Norquist stated there is a speeding problem on Orange Avenue by the Waterfront Park and he asked that it be discussed at the May 11 Workshop. Total Women of America Mayor Pool stated that the Total Women of America requesting the use of Center Lake for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. This organization has held this event at Center Lake in previous years. 98-131 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Brown and carried unanimously to approve the use of Center Lake for the National Day. of Prayer on Thursday. May. 7at 9:00 a.m. to the Total Women of America. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 3 Magic Moments Mayor Pool explained that Magic Moments Day Care is located just north of Center Lake. They have requested the Council's approval of an Adopt-a-Shore Marine Debris/Litter Removal agreement. The program is sponsored by Keep Florida Beautiful which is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful which invites organizations or individuals to join in keeping shorelines clean and safe. He expressed appreciation to Magic Moments for their willingness to take on this project. 98-132 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Brown. and carried unanimously to approve the Adopt-a-Shore Marine Debris/Litter Removal agreement with Magic Moments Day Care for litter removal at Center Lake. Evaluation and Appraisal - Resolution 1000 Mayor Pool read Resolution 1000 by title only and opened the Public Hearing. Planner Barry Brown stated that the City is required to submit an Evaluation and Appraisal Report "EAR" to the Department of Community Affairs. This report was previously reviewed by the City Council at a workshop meeting and at the last Council meeting. The Report was prepared with assistance from the Regional Planning Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the EAR and public hearings were held February 3 and 16, 1998. All of the existing level of service standards for infrastructure and service provision are being met and 925[ of the City's objectives were achieved or partially achieved. The report reviews and summarizes the position of the City today as it relates to the goals, policies, and objectives that were adopted with our Comprehensive Plan. Planner Brown reviewed the language that was added to the Future Land Use regarding population projections and the addition of the Lincoln Park project schedule and cost estimates. No questions were asked from the public and Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 4 98-133 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Brown, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution 1000 and forward the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Department o.f Communi~. Affairs. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 1001 Mayor Pool stated that Resolution 1001 will provide additional assurances to Clermont residents, especially the residents around Lake Winona that the City has no intent of pumping Center Lake water into Lake Winona in the future. St. Johns Water Management District has expressed the District's approval of the City pumping water into the recently completed Central Business District water retention area and other alternatives will also be investigated. Gordon Smith suggested a coffer dam be built around the lift station. Mayor Pool stated a dike will be built and water will be pumped into the new downtown retention area. Don Tracy stated he was concerned with the ambiguity of the Resolution since the City promised 8-10 years ago it would not pump into Lake Winona again. He suggested destroying the pipe. Matt Modica questioned the City's application for the emergency permit to St. Johns and questioned why residents were not warned immediately of the high fecal coliform count. He suggested that a full-time person be hired to monitor the lakes. Charles Forth asked if the new retention area will be able to take an adequate amount of flood water from Center Lake. Dr. Krumley stated that ducks and swans produce a significant amount of manure and the areas around the lake should be checked for the introduction of gray water. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 5 Council Member Norquist stated that Sterling Frey piloted the bird program at Center Lake, however, Mr. Frey stated that the bird population has tripled. He stated that an aquatic study has been done and planting will soon take place at Center Lake. Ann Dupee asked if the Department of Transportation uses Center Lake as a retention area. Mayor Pool stated that they do and that grants are available to help communities provide retention areas. Ibbie Moultrie asked about the possibility of aeration and also suggested a culvert connecting the lagoon to the canal. Nancy Fullerton asked about rejuvenating Lake Winona. Mayor Pool stated that the City will do whatever the experts recommend. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. 98-134 After discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council Member Wolfe, and carried unanimously by_ roll call vote to adopt Resolution 1001 with the addition that the Ci~. will remove as much of the pipe as possible and pump the remainder with concrete. 98-135 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Norquist and carried unanimously that the first job to assign to the new Ci~_ engineer would be to investigate the pumping of the water .from Center Lake into the new retention area and other alternatives, and that the Ci~. hire a hydrologist or limnologist to clean up the two lakes. Resolution 996 - St. Matthias Episcopal Mayor Pool stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to their existing Conditional Use Permit for St. Matthias Episcopal Church which is located at the corner of Lake Avenue and Montrose Street. Mayor Pool read Resolution 996 by title only and stated a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for the request and anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following: Ann Dupee, 389 Division Street, Clermont and Richmond Simmon, 305 Lake Shore Drive, Clermont. Mayor Pool opened the public hearing. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 6 Ann Dupee stated she represented St. Matthias Church which proposes to buy and use an adjoining house for Sunday School classes and bible study. Planning Director Harker stated that the Church proposes to provide additional mulch parking at the rear of this building. He advised that they meet all other requirements and that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval with the conditions outlined in the Conditional Use Permit. 98-~36 A motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council Member Wolfe. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 996. Resolution 997 - Nick Jones Planning Director Harker stated that Mr. Jones is requesting an amendment to his existing Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing professional office and dwelling located on the west side of Bowman Street, south of Highway 50. Mayor Pool read Resolution 997 by title only and stated a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for the request and anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in Nick Jones, 1322 Bowman Street, Clermont and Don Harris, 612 Grand Hwy., Clermont. Nick Jones stated he is requesting an addition to his office and dwelling at 1320 Bowman Street which he has had for 26 years. Planning Director Harker stated that Mr. Jones proposes to add 1,200 square feet to the office and 530 square feet to the dwelling. He advised that the applicant meets all Code requirements. Planning and Zoning recommends approval as outlined. 98-~37 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Brown and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution 997. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 7 Resolution 998 - Gant Group Planning Director Harker stated that the Gant Group is requesting approval of a seven- unit multi-family residential complex located at the intersection of Sunnyside Drive and Laurel Street. Mayor Pool read Resolution 998 by title only and stated a Quasi-Judicial hearing is required for the request and anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request should be sworn in. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following: Jim Gant Nick Jones Harold Roberts Don Harris 6601 Rose Street, Grovelend 1322 Bowman Street, Clermont 1115 Chestnut Street, Clermont 612 Grand Highway, Clermont Planning Director Harker explained that the original request was for three duplexes and one single-family unit. However, the layout has been re-configured for two duplexes and one triplex. Mr. Gant explained that he is striving for the highest and best use of the property. Harold Roberts stated the new configuration is less pleasing than the original proposal, but he understood the reason. Nick Jones stated he is in favor of the proposal even though it will obstruct his view. Planning Director Harker explained that the existing land use around this site is a mixture of duplex, triplex, and multi-family with some professional offices on Bowman Street. The Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map permits multi-family in this area that is consistent with the character and density of the area with a maximum of 8 units to the acre. The property is presently zoned R-2 which allows this type of development as a conditional use. He advised that they do meet other Code requirements. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 28, 1998 Page 8 98-138 A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member Brown. and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt Resolution 998. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Attest: Robert A. Pool, Mayor ~s~~lerk