10-02-2018 P & Z Minutes (Draft)City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 2, 2018
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The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order 2, October, 2018 at 6:30
p.m. by Chairman Cuqui Whitehead. Other members present were Herb Smith, Carol Thayer,
David Colby, Julie Santos, Max Krzyminski and Tony Hubbard. Curt Henschel, Interim
Development Services Director, John Kruse, Senior Planner, Regina McGruder, Senior Planner,
Dan Mantzaris, Legal Counsel for the City, were also in attendance.
MINUTES of Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on September 4, 2018 were
approved as written.
REPORTS:
Chairman Whitehead acknowledges Night Out Event and makes upcoming Arts and Recreation
events that occur throughout the month.
REQUEST:
Item # 1: Discussion of 2019 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program grant
application in the amount of $50,000 for resurfacing the splash pad at Waterfront Park.
APPLICANT: Grant Application Presentation
Terry Dykehouse, City Engineer, presents:
Applications are due October 15. There is no match to application
REQUEST:
Item # 2: Discussion of 2019 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program grant
application in the amount of $50,000 for a matching a grant from the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services for lighting at Hancock Park.
APPLICANT: Grant Application Presentation
Terry Dykehouse, City Engineer, presents:
Will be cost savings to city. Part of grant requirements, but no action is required.
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REQUEST:
Item # 3: Consider Conditional Use Permit to allow for a structure greater than 5,000 square feet
in the C1 Light Commercial zoning district for property located at 13620 & 13630 Hunt Street.
APPLICANT: Resolution No. 201841R
Hunt Street Commercial Conditional Use Permit
Senior Planner, Regina McGruder, presented the staff report as follows:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mixed use commercial office
building over 5,000 square feet in the C-1 Light Commercial zoning district. The Land
Development Code, Section 122-201 (a)(1) requires a Conditional Use permit for any structure
over 5,000 square feet. The applicant's proposal is for a 11,333 square foot mixed use commercial
development with office and retail uses. The subject parcels combined are approximately 1.04 +/-
acres with a Future Land Use designation of Commercial. Currently there are two existing
buildings on site that will be removed to allow room for the new development.
The site is located on the south side of Highway 50 and on the west side of Citrus Tower Boulevard.
The project as submitted will provide a full access point off Citrus Tower Boulevard. The applicant
has submitted and received from the Lake -Sumter MPO an exemption from doing a full Tier 1
Traffic Impact Analysis, based on the land use change that is estimated to generate approximately
279 daily trips and 29 PM peak hour trips. The development concept plan as submitted will not
require any variances to the Land Development Code. The project is consistent and compatible
with the surrounding area. The development of the site will require compliance with the Land
Development Code and Clermont Architectural Standards.
When evaluating a request for a Conditional Use Permit, Section 86-144 of the Land Development
Code requires specific development standards be met. Staff has reviewed the CUP application as
submitted and finds the proposed use does meet the general criteria and will not be detrimental to
the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The commercial
development will not be out of character with the surrounding properties and will be in harmony
with the general intent of the Land Development Code. The proposed development is consistent
with the goals, objectives and policies of the Clermont Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions contained in Resolution No. 2018-41 R.
David Clutts, Civil Engineer, 322 Rockingham Ave, Tavares, FL stated he would be available to
answer any questions.
Chairman Whitehead opened the floor to the public. There was no one present to speak.
Chairman Whitehead immediately closed to public portion of the hearing, and returned it to the
Board.
C. Thayer questioned the entrance(s) that will be available, as she is concerned of flow of traffic
due to schools that are surrounding the location.
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McGruder stated there would only be one entrance. Mr. Clutts states there is an alternative road
that could be utilized to facilitate the traffic flow.
C. Smith questioned where storm water would be located.
Mr. Clutts stated that there is no answer on where that water would go. There is an option of
creating one below the parking lot.
Chairman Whitehead questioned the current surrounding buildings. She questioned what the
building would be used for.
Mr. Clutts stated it would mostly consist of medical and office space.
C. Hubbard stated he owns a building on the corner of HWY 50, and did state traffic is not as bad.
Chairman Whitehead entertained a motion for item 3. Commissioner Colby moves to
approve the requested motion; it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. Motioned passed
5-1.
REQUEST:
Item #4: Consider a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan change from Lake County Wellness Wayl
and Town Center to the City of Clermont Master Planned Development for 247+/ acres southeast
of Lake Louisa, between US Hwy 27 and Schofield Road.
APPLICANT: Ordinance No. 201834
Olympus Large Scale Comp Plan
Interim Development Services Director, Curt Henschel, presented the staff report as follows:
Background
The applicant, Olympus Sports and Entertainment (OSE) has requested an amendment to the
Future Land Use Map of the City of Clermont Comprehensive Plan. The City of Clermont
Comprehensive Plan is a state required document that defines the City of Clermont long-range
intentions regarding the nature and direction of future development.
This amendment application is associated with an annexation and an initial zoning application that
have been filed with the City. Due to the required review by the State of Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity (DEO) for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, this application is
being presented to the P & Z Commission (PZC) to allow for transmittal to DEO to review and
render its comments prior to a public hearing on the zoning application. The initial zoning request
to Planned Unit Development (PUD) is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the PZC on November
6, 2018.
Request
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The applicant is requesting the City to designate the property with a future land use category as
Master Planned Development (MPD). The subject site is 247.37 gross acres in size. The current
Future Land Use designation in unincorporated Lake County is Wellness Way Area Plan Town
Center and Wellness Way Area Plan 1. The Wellness Way Area Plan allows for the following
land use intensities:
The following City of Clermont Comprehensive Plan policy describes the intent of the Master
Planned Development Category:
Policy 1.7.2: Planned Development.
The master planned development category is intended to provide for two existing approved
developments of regional impact (DR[), Kings Ridge DRI and Lost Lake Reserve DR[, the Black
West proposed mixed -use development subject to a utility and annexation agreement approved
by the City and new master planned, mixed -use projects that shall be applied only upon City
Council approval of a development agreement that specifies the allowable types and distribution
of land uses and the maximum number/density of residential units, and which demonstrates that
public facilities and services meet the requirements of the City's Concurrency Management
System. The maximum intensity for office and commercial uses shall be 0.25 FAR; 1.0 FAR for
industrial uses; and 0.25 FAR for institutional uses. The FAR shall not be applied to the
residential portion of a mixed -use development.
The residential density and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) caps in the Master Planned Development
FLU category are consistent with the Wellness Way Area Plan designations.
Property Information
The subject property is composed of 247.37 gross acres and located mostly within the City of
Clermont Utility Service Area. The property is currently located within the Lake County
Wellness Way Area Plan. The property is located within the Interlocal Service Boundary
Agreement (ISBA) and the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Agreements with Lake County.
The Applicant envisions a project that incorporates residential, commercial, office, sports &
performance venues, open space and civic uses.
Current Property Use
At present, the subject property is a non -active orange grove, which has succumbed to citrus
greening.
Analysis
The City of Clermont is the utility service provider for the subject property. The city has envisioned
this area as next generation employment opportunities. The economic objective of this area is
employment. Olympus is able to activate significant employment and economic opportunity for
the City, region and state. Over 5,600 jobs in targeted sectors will be created. In their Economic
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and Fiscal Impact studies, Olympus is described as a world -class destination for Olympic and
professional sports training and events activating over 5,600 jobs and $1.4 billion in taxable
value.
The applicant's request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Master Planned Development
FLU category provides for the long range designation for the use of the property and is not the
detailed development approval. The future land use designation establishes the future character
and urban form of the city in this area. This future land use application has a companion rezoning
application, which will join after the State of Florida Economic Opportunity provides their review
and comment.
State law requires the City to perform a public facilities evaluation for Comprehensive Plan
Amendments that would increase the allowable density or intensity of a property. The Lake
County future land use designation would permit intensities similar to the City of Clermont
Master Plan land use. However, City staff has reviewed the ability to provide public services to
ensure adequate services associated with the annexation.
Transportation: The subject property lying within the Wellness Way Area has an identified
transportation network by Lake County. Currently, Lake County and the City of Clermont are
participating in a Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) PD & E study on the corridor
between US27 and SR429. It is anticipated that this project would result in a limited access toll
facility owned and operated by CFX. The results of the PD & E are anticipated to be presented
to the CFX Board in early 2019.
In addition to the CFX PD & E study, a Transportation Impact Analysis is currently underway by
the applicant to identify the framework roadway network to support the Olympus project. The
network to be studied includes Hancock Rd, Wellness Way Parkway and CR455. The findings
of this study will be used to craft appropriate conditions for the PUD zoning application.
School Capacity: Olympus Sports and Entertainment has applied for Concurrency with the Lake
County School Board for the proposed residential component of the project. The findings of that
analysis will govern the development of the project.
Utilities: There is sufficient Potable Water and Wastewater treatment capacity in the City's
facilities to support the proposed Olympus project. Negotiations are underway for the design,
financing and construction of the required transmission and collection systems needed to service
the project.
Public Safety: The City's long-range plan for facilities and services anticipates the expansion of
the municipal boundary to this southern area, consistent with the boundaries of the JPA and
ISBA agreements. The City has the resources to serve this area with Police and Fire
services. The City is evaluating the timing and staging of additional needed services as the
project and area develop over time.
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Parks and Open Space: The area is currently used for rural/agricultural uses and has no
deficiencies at this time. The Olympus project has an expansive open space system that will be
evaluated during the consideration of the PUD zoning process to ensure compliance with the
appropriate level of service standard.
Staff Recommendation
Since the project is located within the City's JPA and ISBA boundary and the City can provide
adequate public facilities and services, it is logical to support this future land use amendment along
with the associated annexation request. The project incorporates residential, commercial, office,
sports & performance venues, open space and civic uses. With this mix of uses, the most
appropriate Future Land Use category is the City's Master Planned Development (MPD)
designation. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2018-34 for the large-scale comprehensive
plan amendment to change the future land use from Lake County Wellness Way-1 and Town
Center to the City's Master Planned Development.
Chairman Whitehead opened the floor to the public. There was no one present to speak.
Chairman Whitehead immediately closed the public portion of the hearing, and returned it to the
Board.
Smith would like to know how far the water is away from the location.
Henschel stated it is by Hartwood marsh.
Chairman Whitehead entertained motion for item 4. Commissioner Colby moves to
approve the requested motion; it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. The vote was
unanimous for approval. Motioned passed 6-0
REQUEST:
Item #5: Consider amendment to Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 201642) to allow an increase
to the square footage for the professional office space for property located at the southwest corner
of Oakley Seaver Drive and Citrus Tower Blvd.
APPLICANT: Resolution No. 201833R
Withdrawn until further notice South Lake Medical Arts CUP
No action necessary.
Chairman Whitehead closed to public portion of the hearing, and returned it to the Board.
Chairman Whitehead opened the floor to the public. There was no one present to speak.
Chairman Whitehead immediately closed to public portion of the hearing, and returned it to the
Board.
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Chairman Whitehead entertained motion for item 2. Commissioner Colby moves to
approve the requested motion; it was seconded by Commissioner Smith. The vote was
unanimous for approval. Motioned passed 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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