11-20-1997 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 1997
A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Thursday,
November 20, 1997 in the Council Chambers at the Police Department. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor Pool at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members in
attendance: Council Member Norquist, Council Member Brown, and Council Member
Wolfe. Also present was City Manager Saunders.
Florida Power Variance Discussion
Mayor Pool introduced Ray Gilley, Florida Power Area Manager. Mr. Gilley
addressed the Council regarding the need for a setback variance in regard to the
telecommunications tower at the Clermont substation.
Following discussion, City Manager Saunders stated that this variance request would be
placed a future Council agenda. Mr. Gilley left the meeting at approximately 6:20
p.m.
Center Lake Habitat
Mr. Sterling Frey addressed the City Council regarding the birds and fishing issue at
Center Lake. He stated that he would like to defer the issue of fishing until after the
Council reviews the re-vegetation of the lake. He volunteered a presentation by Mr.
Jim Thomas at future workshop.
Lennar Homes Discussion
City Manager Saunders provided a brief background of the Kings Ridge project and
their request for expansion. Mr. Marshall Ames of Lennar Homes presented the
expansion plans for Kings Ridge and the new project on the west side called "The
Legends". He reviewed the request for a Conditional Use Permit and referred to the
DRI process through the Regional Planning Council. A question by Planning Director
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Harker to Mr. Ames regarded non-age restricted development in the future. Mr. Ames
stated this would be a possibility. Planning Director Harker recommended that any
non-age restricted, non-gated area in the future meet R-1 standards.
Mr. Ames then explained the variances that are included in the Planned Unit
Development request. Planning Director Harker Harker expressed concern over the
language regarding short-term units. Mr. Ames assured the Council that this was not a
timeshare-type of development, however, they are requesting to be able to bring people
into the development short term as a part of their marketing.
Additional 30' of right-of-way dedication on Hartwood Marsh Road was discussed as
well as a 20' easement along the north property line for utilities. Mayor Pool at this
time allowed any comments from the public. Lennar Homes representatives left the
meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Bike and Canoe Franchise at Clermont Waterfront Park
City Manager Saunders discussed the Bike and Canoe franchise that is being requested
by Mr. Bill Finley. He explained that Mr. Finley requested the franchise fee to be $.50
per day since he is unsure of what type of business he will have in the winter months.
This will be on a future agenda.
Miscellaneous
Mayor Pool asked for any comments. Council Member Wolfe asked when the opinion
from City Attorney Baird regarding the Competitive Negotiation Act. City Manager
Saunders will ask Mr. Baird and report back. Council Member Wolfe asked for a copy
of the City's Charter. City Manager Saunders explained that he would provide him
with a copy and that he would like to schedule a workshop in the near future for
Council's f'mal review of the recodification.
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Council Member Wolfe asked if the Council had adopted a set of procedures for the
meetings. Mayor Pool stated that there is no single document for procedures, but there
are established procedures for adopting ordinances and resolutions. Council Member
Wolfe asked that some type of summary be put together showing these procedures.
Council Member Brown then stated that he would like to see a 4-way stop sign at Pitt
Street and Bloxam and DeSoto Street and Bloxam. Mayor Pool stated that he would
like the City to consider lighted street signs at the major intersections on Highway 50.
Council Member Norquist asked that an additional light be placed at the park of Indian
Hills.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayo~
Clerk