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12-12-1999 Workshop Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSI-IOP MEETING December 12, 1999 Page 1 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held December 12, 1999, at the Police Department. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harold Turville, Jr. at 6:30 p.m. with the following Council Members in attendance: Council Member Biddle, Council Member Mullins, and Council Member MacLauchlin. Also present was City Manager Wayne Saunders and Planning Director Barry Brown. Mayor Turville welcomed those present and explained the purpose of the workshop meeting. City Manager Saunders stated that the first issue was a review of the Lost Lake Reserve Planned Unit Development and explained the process for the approvals and that we would be talking about specific issues that needed to be included in the Conditional Use Permit. Planning Director Barry Brown provided each Council Member with a handout outlining issues that need to be discussed regarding the Planned Unit Development. There was much discussion regarding the dust abatement requirements and seed and mulch requirements under the environmental section and there was consensus that a plan for control of erosion would be required as a part of the CUP. Also discussed was an environmental report that would be needed specifically concerning the gopher-tortoise relocation. Discussion continued regarding the mitigation requirements for Eagle Lake and Lake Felter. Bob Shaker explained the status of the violation and their environmental consultant was present and explained the mitigation plan that has been proposed to St. John's Water Authority and to the .. City. The need for a tree survey was also discussed and stated that this would be a requirement of the CUP submittal. The next area to be discussed was the transportation section, specifically right-of-way dedications and the construction of Citrus Tower Boulevard. It was consensus that the CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING December 12, 1999 Page 2 construction of Citrus Tower Boulevard fi:om the north end to the south end of the property was critical and that the City would support requests to the County for impact fee credits for the construction of this road. The need for warning lights on Highway 27 and the possibility of a signal was discussed and there was consensus that these would be at the cost of the developer. City Manager Saunders then discussed the need for a connection from Citrus Tower Boulevard going east to property adjacent to the Lost Lake Reserve site. There was consensus that the best area would probably be just north of the Lost Lake project. Next discussed was the need for pedestrian and bike ways throughout the neighborhoods. There was consensus that an overall plan would be developed and presented showing how all areas are connected with a network of pedestrian and bike ways. At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Turville adjourned the meeting for a short break and reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Turville explained that Mary Ellen Tucker was present at the meeting for another subject and would like to hear fi:om her prior to resuming the discussions of Lost Lake Reserve. Ms. Tucker requested that a banner be placed on Montrose Street advertising the opening of the new hospital. There were no problems with this request. Mayor Turville then asked that the discussions regarding Lost Lake Reserve continue. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING December 12, 1999 Page 3 There was consensus that the 8-foot pedestrian bike path on Citrus Tower Boulevard be extended the length of the boulevard on one side with a 5-foot sidewalk on the other side. Next discussed were proposed landscaping plans. The landscape consultant for Lost Lake Reserve presented a proposed plan that included buffers for the linear park plan along Citrus Tower Boulevard. Bob Shaker stated that they would like to have as much flexibility as possible during the planning of the landscaping and it was consensus that the buffer width could vary on each side of the road and that a minimum and an average width would be established: It was discussed that 10 feet will be the minimum width with an average width of 25 feet. Mayor Turville stated that a wall should be provided unless the site review committee approves another type of buffer. A 20-foot landscape buffer was also discussed along the commercial areas, except for the Town Center located east of Citrus Tower Boulevard. Signage was next discussed and it was consensus that a signage request must be included in the CUP. The next item discussed was the overall grading of the project. Mr. Shaker stated that they are requesting to continue with the original master plan for grading and that they should not be restricted with any new limits. Mayor Turville stated that the PUD process would allow for negotiations on a variety of issues, including the grading. City Manager Saunders then stated that a well site would be needed somewhere within the development to assist with providing an adequate water supply to the area. Mr. Bob Whidden, representing Lost Lake, talked about a variety of setback requests and after discussion it was consensus of the Council that no variances to setbacks should be considered. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING December 12, 1999 Page 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. H~S. Turville, Jr., Mayor Attest: - J~eph Van zi~, City Clerk