04-28-1998 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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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
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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. ·
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council
Member Brown and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 997.
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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.
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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
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