08-28-2000 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2000
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A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Monday, August 28,
2000, at the Police Department. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Turville.
Council Members Biddle, MacLauchlin, Mullins and Lamb were present; also present were City
Manager Saunders, Planning Director Barry Brown and City Engineer Richardson. Mayor
Turville welcomed those present.
The first item to be discussed was the Pig on the Pond event, being planned by the South Lake
Community Foundation. Jenny Wagner was present and discussed the event with the City
Council, and reviewed the transportation and parking plans for the event.
Next discussed was the old Clervue Drive-In sign located on Highway 50. Mr. Bob Wade was
present to explain to the Council his request for a variance for future use of the sign. City
Manager Saunders stated that this would be presented to the Council at the second meeting of
September.
City Engineer Richardson then discussed with the Council a proposed grading ordinance that will
limit the amount of cut or fill, and in some cases require City Council approval of grading plans
prior to commencement of a project. After discussion, Mayor Turville asked that the grading plan
be submitted to City Attome. y Guthrie for his review prior to presenting it to the Council for
adoption.
The next item to be discussed was the proposed site plan for the northeast comer of Highway 50
and Hancock Road. The project is being proposed by Darrell Carter. Mr. Scott Gentry, an
engineer for Mr. Carter made a presentation regarding the plan, including several cross sections
depicting the proposed grading. Mr. Nick Condoruso, representing Levitt Homes, stated that as a
neighbor to the project they had concerns regarding the aesthetics of the project. Mr. Carter
presented to the Council a model of the site depicting the proposed changes in elevations and the
layout of the project.
Council Member Lamb left the meeting at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Discussion continued regarding the proposed shopping center site. City Manager Saunders
explained that the project will be presented to the City Council as a Conditional use Permit in the
near future.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2000
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City Council Member Biddle discussed with the Council a proposed stage area on the West
Avenue right of way. He explained that this is a request by the Downtown Partnership and he felt
that this would be an improvement on the First Fridays with regard to entertainment that is
provided. City Manager Saunders stated that this will be placed on a City Council Agenda for
consideration.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
J~fOi~j~le, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
J~ephr~ity Clerk