02-25-1997 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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FEBRUARY 25, 1997
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
February 25, 1997 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 Dupee, Council Member Sargent, Council Member Norquist
and Council Member Cole. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders,
Finance Director Van Zile, Planning Director Harker and Deputy City Clerk
Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Gerald Gill of Lake Christian Fellowship
followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 14, 1997 and Workshop
meetings held July 18, August 20, October 3, and October 30, 1996 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Purchase of Additional Garbage Containers
City Manager Saunders stated that Public Service Director Davis has requested
approval for the purchase of additional garbage containers in the amount of $12,622
and a corresponding budget amendment. Additional containers are needed because of
the rapid growth rate.
97-043
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to purchase additional
garbage containers in the amount of $12,622.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE'S REPORT
Council Member Dupee stated that any concerns of the Florida Legislature can be
addressed to the Florida League of Cities. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce is
hosting the Taste of South Lake on Monday, March 10 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. and
only a limited number of tickets remains.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Clermont Bible Church - Resolution No. 938
City Manager Saunders stated the applicant is requesting to establish a church at 664
W. Montrose. This is the building that is currently being used by the Nautilus Fitness
Center. The building' is located in the Central Business District which allows churches
as a conditional use. Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 938 by title only. He stated
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. John Bekemeyer,
1005 Autumn Leaf Drive, Clermont was sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile.
John Bekemeyer requested approval of the request. He asked that the time period of
two years be extended to five years so that they can make improvements that will
benefit the downtown area and the church.
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting this to be a temporary
location. Condition//5 is for a period of two years in a Central Business District
which is appropriate. An extension can be requested at the end of that time. Planning
and Zoning and staff recommend approval with the conditions as outlined in
Resolution 938.
Council Member Dupee asked why Resolution 939 lists the conflicting business issue
and Resolution 938 does not. City Attorney Baird stated that the only difference is
that Resolution 939 requires the church to relocate within 90 days of a notice if there
is a conflict of use. There are already rules in place regarding a conflicting use and
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there is no need to incorporate additional language in Resolution No. 938. Mayor
Pool closed the public hearing.
97-044
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 938.
Lake Christian Fellowship - Resolution No. 939
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use
Permit to amend an existing permit to extend the operation of a church at 1705 S.
Grand Highway south of the RaceTrac Gas Station for a period of three years. Mayor
Pool read Resolution No. 939 by title only. He stated that the request requires that a
Quasi-Judicial hearing be held and that anyone wishing to speak in favor of or against
the request be sworn in. The following were sworn in by City Clerk Van Zile:
Jerome Gill
Laura Brown
550 Disston, Clermont
241 Hillside Drive, Clermont
Jerome Gill stated he is Pastor of the Lake Christian Fellowship Church. They would
like an extension of three years rather than two. All other conditions are workable.
Laura Brown stated she thought it was very important to have more time which would
allow for growth. She is very supportive of the church.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff
recommend approval of a two year time extension which is appropriate time for a
temporary use. Mayor Pool closed the public hearing.
97-045
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No. 939.
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Don Markey - Resolution No. 940
City Manager Saunders sated that the applicant is requesting to amend an existing
Conditional Use Permit for 1013 East Avenue. The request is to eliminate the
residential use and convert that portion of the building into another professional office.
Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 940 by title only. He sated 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. No one asked to be sworn in.
City Manager Saunders stated that this is a house that has been converted to a
residential and professional use located on the northeast corner of East Avenue and
Highland Avenue. The remaining residential area will be converted to professional
office. The Future Land Use zoning of the property allows this type of use.
Requirements such as parking can be accomplished on the site. Planning and Zoning
and staff recommend approval with conditions as sated in Resolution 940.
97-046
,4 motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution No.. 940.
Safe-T-Storage, Inc.
City Manager Saunders sated that the applicants were unable to provide Planning and
Zoning with the necessary information. The request should not be considered at this
meeting and no action needs to be taken. It appears on the agenda since it was
previously advertised for this meeting.
Crew Boosters
City Manager Saunders sated that Crew Boosters of Winter Park, Inc., which is the
booster club for the Winter Park High School crew team is requesting the use of the
Waterfront Park for the racing event on March 22. Six high schools will be
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competing with the hours of the event being 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will
provide portable toilets and leave the area clean. He recommended approval of the
request.
97-047
A motion was made by Council Member Dupee, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve Crew Boosters's use
of the Wate_rfront Park for a high school racing event on March 27.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Homer Kenyon - Resolution No. 937
City Manager Saunders stated that the applicant is requesting to amend his original
Planned Unit Development for the Edgewood Lake Subdivision to allow multi-family
development on Lots 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 which will allow the construction of four
quadruplexes along the west side of Bloxam between Division Street and Brooke
Court. The original Conditional Use Permit had these lots as single-family lots. The
request was tabled for a month in order for the owner and area residents to come to a
compromise.
Mayor Pool read Resolution No. 937 by title only. He 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. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the
following:
Herb Smith
Homer Kenyon
16706 Sequesta, Clermont
394 Division Street, Clermont
Herb Smith presented site plan that includes a double-car garage for each of the 16
units. He stated the revised plans address the concerns of the neighbors. City
Manager Saunders stated the plan had not been previously submitted to staff.
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Herb Smith stated that one of the concerns was the driveway connecting to Brooke
Court, which they will not include. The only entrance and exit will be from Division
Street. The units will each be three bedrooms with two bathrooms of approximately
1,000 square feet and a separate double-car garage, to be sold individually. There
will be a landscape berm on Brooke Court.
City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following additional persons:
Sharon Staton 620
Gladys Tompkins 612
Barbara Forte 210
Vivian Gaines 608
Janet Harris 612
James A. Chapman 567
Kristine Sette 618
Steven Sette 618
William McCrosky 631
Dolores Ogden 916
Laura Brown 241
Angela Cullison 608
John H. Cox 261
Patty Sheppard
Micki Wolfe
James T. Holland
Tina M. Holland 606
Henry D. Alanzo 101
Sherry Williams 100
Leslie Turner 103
David A. Williams 100
Darrell Turner 103
Don Harris 612
Shari Colon 616
Warren Thomas 661
James Holland 606
Brooke Court, Clermont
Brooke Court, Clermont
N. Bloxam Ave., Clermont
E. Grand Highway, Clermont
E. Grand Highway, Clermont
Lake Winter Sq., Winter Haven
Brooke Court, Clermont
Brooke Court, Clermont
Grand Hwy., Clermont
Galena Street, Minneola
Hillside Dr., Clermont
Brook Court, Clermont
Hillside, Clermont
251 Hillside, Clermont
1275 W. Lake Shore Dr., Clermont
606 Brooke Court, Clermont
Brooke Court, Clermont
The Crescent, Minneola
The Crescent, Minneola
W. Division, Minneola
The Crescent, Minneola
W. Division, Minneola
Grand Highway, Clermont
Brooke Court, Clermont
Grand Highway, Clermont
Brooke Court, Clermont
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Donna Cockefair
Burl R. Forte
Mark Adams
Roger Snow
811 S. Main Street, Minneola
210 N. Bloxam Avenue, Clermont
608 Brooke Court, Clermont
610 E. Grand Highway
Roger Snow thanked .the Council for hearing the individual and collective concerns in
this matter. James Chapman questioned the hardship since the property has always
had severe elevation differences. He felt it was very inconsistent to mix this kind of
development. He also questioned the notification procedures and Planning Director
Harker informed him that notification is sent to everyone within 200' and the code
requires within 150'. City Manager Saunders explained that there is no problem with
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan or density.
Micki Wolfe stated she sold five of the homes to five families and they mean a great
deal to them. The plat was zoned single-family residential and there should be a
responsibility to these people to fulfill this. Steve Sette said he understood the area
was single-family with the exception of the town homes and he agreed with that. He
felt that if the quadruplexes were built it will trash the rest of the area. Sharon Staton
purchased her home in an area she thought would be restricted to single family. She
doesn't want apartment buildings or berms or the view of the back of a garage.
Christine Sette was concerned about the retention pond and if there will be a fence
around it for children. City Manager Saunders said the St. Johns River Water
Management Authority does not require fencing. The pond is very near the lake and
if the retention pond was fenced, the lake should also be fenced.
Barbara Forte stated she built her home with the understanding that it would be single-
family only. She said she is one of five widows and is concerned about a multi-family
development. Vivian Gaines said she just bought her home and she wants the area to
remain single-family. Janet Harris stated they moved here three years ago from an
apartment area which had gone down-hill. Angela Cullison said she and her fiance
are building thek first home and were not informed about this until recently. She
doesn't want the value of their home to go down because of an apartment complex.
She was also concerned about safety and too many people.
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Dolores Ogden said there won't be any place for the children to play who live in the
apartment complex. Laura Brown stated if the apartments are sold, they can later be
rented. Greg Chapman questioned the garage level. He also was concerned with
crime in the area. Patty Sheppard, John Cox and Mrs. Cox were against the multi-
family development.
Sherry Williams was concerned with traffic and stated there is already a problem with
speeders on Division Street. Shari Colon stated she and her husband bought their
"American Dream" home on Brooke Court. The apartment they had been living in
had been upscale but had deteriorated. They are concerned about the multi-family
development because of safety and security. Mark Adams stated they opposed the
multi-family development and if they had known an apartment would be built in the
area, they would have chosen elsewhere to buy a home. Henry Alonzo stated he was
opposed the multi-family development and said he bought his home on the premise it
was in a single-family area. Warren Thomas said he has lived in the area about 10
years and felt the neighborhood would be eroded if anything but single-family homes
were built. He felt it would be a hardship on the people in the area if a multi-family
development were allowed.
Don Harris stated he had met with Mr. Kenyon right after the last meeting and Mr.
Smith contacted him last Friday. He stated that the letter and petition indicate a
possible compromise of five duplexes, however, not all the neighbors are in favor of
that compromise.
City Manager Saunders stated this request was the same as was submitted to the City
Council a month ago. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
of the quadruplexes and staff also recommended approval based on the fact the it does
comply with the Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan. The matter was tabled
in hopes of a compromise being reached by the home owners and developer. Most
residents are still not happy with several legitimate concerns and staff feels the
neighborhood will be adversely affected. A compromise was offered in the letter and
petition signed by the 40-45 residents for five duplexes with double-car garages. He
agreed this was a good compromise and is the most he would recommend for the lots.
Mr. Kenyon stated he had no problem with five duplexes.
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97-048
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried four to one with Council Member Dupee
voting nay_ to deny Resolution No. 937.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposal - Marina on City Property
City Manager Saunders stated that currently the City is using the old garage facility on
Lake Minneola, east of 1 lth Street as a recycling center which is not the best use of
the property. Proposals were requested for the lease and development and one
proposal was received from DBM Consultants, Inc. represented by Dave Missigman.
Mr. Missigman is proposing to lease the property from the City and develop a full-
service marina that would include dry-dock storage, boat repair, ship store and boat
fuel. This will be done in two or three phases in the next 18-24 months. Capital
improvements will be approximately $350,000.
Dave Missigman showed conceptual drawings and offered to answer any questions.
He stated there will be four buildings and storage for 200 boats. A question was
asked from the audience regarding pollution and Mr. Missigman stated a double-
bladder tank which is acceptable to the Dept. of Environmental Protection will be
built.
City Manager Saunders stated if the Council voted to accept the conceptual plan, an
agreement can be drafted and brought to the Council for approval.
97-049
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously, with Council Member
Norquist abstaining, to approve the conceptual plan and directing Ci~.
Manager Saunders to draft an agreement to be brought back for
approval.
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Public Hearing for Law Enforcement Block Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that the City has been awarded a Bureau of Justice
Block Grant in the amount of $10,987 provided that the City will match that amount
with $1,221.
Police Chief Story stated the Citizen's Review Committee met and recommended that
$4,600 be used for computer system upgrades with a remainder of the grant funds to
be utilized for upgrading and expanding the communication system.
~97-050
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to approve the Bureau of
Justice Block Grant in the amount of $10,987 with a Ci~. match of
$1,221 with $4,600 to be used for computer ~_ stem upgrades and the
remainder to be utilized for upgrading and expanding the communication
~_ stem.
Bid Award - East Wastewater Transmission Line
City Manager Saunders stated that six bids were received for the sewer transmission
line which will commence at Lift Station E-4 located on Lake Wilma, continue to the
east and north to Lift Station E-5 locates south of S.R. 50 at the intersection of East
Jacks Lake Road where it will extend eastward along S.R. 50 and connect to our
existing line at the Florida Power substation crossing. This line, along with the sewer
line that is now being constructed at East Jacks Lake Road, will provide sewer
collection for the east side and will connect to our new sewage treatment line on
Hancock Road. The low bid was received from DeWitt Excavating in the amount of
$178,914.58. This will be funded from our Bond Anticipation Note.
97-051
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Sargent, and carried unanimously to award the East Wastewater
Transmission Line bid to DeWitt Excavating _for $178, 914.58.
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Bid Award - East Lift Stations
City Manager Saunders stated that four bids were received for the construction of four
lift stations. E-2 and E-3 are located on the new East Jacks Lake Road. E-4 is
located on the north side of Lake Wilma and E-5 is located south of S.R. 50 south of
the intersection of East Jacks Lake Road. The low bid was submitted by Sunshine
Building and Development in the amount of $442,862.95 which he recommended.
The project total is approximately $90,000 less than anticipated.
97-052
A motion was made by Council Member Sargent, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to award the East Lift Stations
bid to Sunshine Building and Development for $442,862.95,
Bid Award - Cooper Memorial Library Re-Roof
We received two bids for the re-roofing of the Library. The bid was broken down
between a base bid plus a square footage cost for any decking and insulation
replacements. E. H. Engelmeier Roofing submitted the low base bid in the amount of
$10,781. Public Works Director Davis recommends awarding the bid to the low base
bidder, E. H. Engelmeier.
97-053
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Norquist, and carried unanimously to award the bid for the re-
roo_fing of Cooper Memorial Libra~_ to Engelmeier Roofing for a base
bid of $10, 781.
Bid Award - City Hall Copier
City Manager Saunders stated that a new copier for City Hall was included in this
year's budget for $7,000. The recommended copier is a Cannon copier available on
state contract from Ikon Office Solutions in the amount of $5,985.
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97-054
A motion was made by Council Member Norquist, seconded by Council
Member Cole, and carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a
Cannon copier from Ikon Office Solutions_for Ci~_ Hall in the amount of
$5,985.
Bid Award - Garbage Truck
We have budgeted $125,000 this year for the purchase of a replacement side loader
for the Sanitation Department. We are proposing to continue the use of the Lodal side
loaders that we are currently using. The only dealer for this equipment in the state of
Florida is Container Systems and Equipment Co., Inc. and the price for a new 1997
side loader is $112,024.
97-055
A motion was made by Council Member Cole, seconded by Council
Member Dupee, and carried unanimously to purchase a Lodal side
loader for $112,024from Container Systems and Equipment Co., Inc.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Attest:
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
1~. Van Zil6~, City Clerk
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