01-26-1999 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
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JANUARY 26, 1999
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
January 26, 1999 at Jenkins Auditorium. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
by Mayor Turville with the following Council Members present: Council Member
Biddle, Council Member Brown, Council Member Lamb and Council Member
Wolfe. Other City officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird,
Planning Director Harker, Principal Planner Brown, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Wolfe followed by the repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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99-019
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member
Brown, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular Council
Meeting held January 12, 1999 as presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Workshop Scheduled
City Manager Saunders reminded Council Members that a Workshop meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Department
Community Room.
Lake County Recreation Grant
City Manager Saunders stated that Lake County has appropr, iated $150,000 to be used for
one project to help construct a large regional park. 'He recommended requesting the
$150,000 to build a baseball field, a soccer field, two tennis courts, a parking area and
miscellaneous items.
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A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimously to approve a grant request to
Lake County_for $150,000 to help construct the Hancock Recreation Area.
City Manager Saunders explained that the County will ask the City to agree to charge the
same fee for all participants.
Offer to Purchase Vacant Lot by Jenkins Auditorium
City Manager Saunders stated that the owner of the vacant lot next to Jenkins
Auditorium has posted the property for sale. He suggested that an appraisal be done for
the property and that a contract be made contingent on the price meeting or exceeding the
appraisal price or subject to approval of the City Council.
99-021
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded bY Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimously that a contract be prepared
offering to purchase the property adjacent to Jenkins Auditorium subject to
approval of the City Council and that the appraisal must meet or exceed
the offer, and authorize obtaining an appraisal on the property.
Traffic Impact Fee
City Manager Saunders stated that the traffic impact fee list for our District includes
improvements on Hook Street from U.S. 27 to Grand Highway, and that section of Grand
Highway from Hook Street to S.R. 50. He explained that it is very high on the impact
fee priority list, however, it was placed on hold when Wal-Mart requested approval of a
superstore, however, the Wal-Mart project has been withdrawn. He recommended
asking the County to move ahead with those improvements.
99-022
A motion was made by Council Member Biddle, seconded by Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimously to ask the County to move the
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Hook Street pro}ect from U.S. 27 to Grand Highway, and that section of
Grand Highw~_ from Hook Street to S.R. 50. to the top of the prioriO, list.
Osceola and 3ra Street Traffic Control
City Manager Saunders stated that he has received several complaints about traffic
speeding on Osceola Street. Some of the residents have asked that the speed be reduced
to 25 MPH and an additional stop sign be installed. Chief Story believes that more
enforcement will help. Council Member Wolfe asked that the possibility of continuing
Crystal Lake Drive to East Avenue which may reduce the traffic on Osceola. City
Manager Saunders explained that there is right-of-way for that portion of Crystal Lake
Drive, however, it will take another couple of weeks before he knows how much of the
right-of-way is located in the flood plain.
FINANCE DIRECTOR VAN ZILE'S REPORT
Finance Director Van Zile reported that the Automated Attendant phone system has been
in place for about three weeks and some refinements have already been made.
MAYOR TU-RVILLE'S REPORT
Mayor Turville stated that the present location of the Post Office doesn't allow an
adequate level of service to the area. Postmaster Montgomery stated he would appreciate
any support ~om the Council in seeking a new location for the Post Office.
99-023
A motion was made bP Council Member Wolfe, seconded bp Council
Member Brown, and carried unanimously to encourage the Post Office to
seek a new site for a post office facili_ty so that an improved level o£service
could be provided to the area.
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COUNCIL MEMBER WOLFE'S REPORT
McKinney Park Update
Council Member Wolfe asked for a report on McKinney Park. City Manager Saunders
stated that the irrigation was completed Friday and is currently being checked out.
Minnehaha Avenue Traffic Control
Council Member Wolfe stated he has received several calls concerning speeding traffic
on Minnehaha. He stated that there are no sidewalks on most of Minnehaha which is
dangerous for pedestrians. City Manager Saunders stated that he will be meeting with a
representative from the Department of Transportation soon and then all options can be
reviewed.
COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN'S REPORT
Council Member Brown asked when caution lights will be installed in front of the
middle school on East Avenue. City Manager Saunders stated that those lights were not
scheduled to be installed until the Hawkins development is underway, however, he will
ask Mr. Hawkins to install them as soon as possible.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Lake County - Road Projects Update
Mr. Jim Stivender, Lake County Public Works Director reviewed the current road
projects in South Lake County. He stated that the South Hancock project is out to bid
from Johns Lake Road south to Hartwood-Marsh Road. They plan to complete the hard
road to the middle school before school opens in August. The 6-lane planned for one
mile north and south of the U.S. 27/S.R. 50 intersection is listed in the five-year road
program and the next step is the planning, development and engineering study.
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Lake County - Local Mitigation Strategy
Mr. Jim Stivender, Lake County Public Works Director stated that a $150,000 grant has
been received from the State and $7,500 will be sent to all 14 cities in the County to
assist in preparing a local mitigation strategy. The Federal Emergency Management
Agency has directed the states to establish a policy and local governments need to be
involved. Mr. John O'Connors, Building Official for the City of Tavares explained that
the local mitigation strategy is a way of evaluating conditions that exist before a disaster
strikes and identifying and prioritizing projects. Grants will be available for identified
projects such as drainage projects.
CFT Summer Sports - 1999 Triathlon Schedule
Fred Sommer, President of CFT Sommer Sports requested approval of the 1999
Triathlon schedule, as follows:
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16* Annual Great Clermont Triathlon
Clermont Triathlon Series # 1
Clermont Triathlon Series #2
Clermont Triathlon Series #3-USAT National Jr. Championship
Clermont Triathlon Series #4
Assault on SugarloafRecreational Ride
15* Annual Florida Challenge Triathlon
Great Floridian Triathlon IX
April 11
June 20
July is
August 8
August 29
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Oct. 23
Mr. Sommer also requested the following:
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Flat fee of $250 per event for parking for all events at the Waterfront Park.
No parking fee at the Waterfront Park during the Great Floridian on October 23.
Donation of $1,500 in police services during the weekend of October 23.
Installation of Great Floridian Triathlon street banners to be displayed from
September through October which they will ask Florida Power to put up.
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5) Closing of Montrose Street from Jenkins Auditorium to West Avenue from
12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23 to 3:00 a.m. October 24.
99-024
/1 motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded bP Council
Member Lamb, and carried unanimously to approve the requested 1999
Event Schedule, a flat parkingfee of $25O per event with the exception Of
the Great Floridian which will have no parking_fee, donation of $1,500 in
police services during the Great Floridian, installation of Great Floridian
Triathlon street banners to be displayedfrom September through October,
and the closing of Montrose Street from Jenkins Auditorium to West
Avenuejerom 12:00p. m. October 23 to 3:00 a.m. October 24.
IXC Communications - Resolution 1047
Mayor Turville stated that IXC Communications has requested a Conditional Use Permit
for a fiber optics regeneration station to be located in the Clermont Commons Business
Park. He explained that the request requires a Quasi-Judicial hearing.be held and that
anyone wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request needs to be sworn in.
City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following:
Rick McCoy
Joe Sparrow
Gregg Croft
Karen O'Brian
Robert Wilkinson
Wayne Wheeler
Lori Ruhmann
713 Montrose Street
911 Hatteras Avenue, Minneola
859 Highpoint Circle, Minneola
908 Roanoke Road, Minneola
851 Highpoint Circle, Minneola
919 Hatteras Avenue, Minneola
857 Highpoint Circle, Minneola
Rick McCoy stated he represented the IXC Communications who want to build a
unmanned building of approximately 1,000 square feet that will house equipment which
is used to monitor and boost the fiber optics transmissions. He stated that landscaping
and a chain link fence will surround the building.
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Mr. McCoy stated that because the building will be unmanned, there is no need for paved
parking or a dumpster. City Manager Saunders explained that both requests require a
variance and cannot be requested until legal advertising is done.
Joe Sparrow stated that a promise was made that no construction would be done in that
area and about 10 buildings have been constructed. He did not want any additional
buildings in the area. Karen O'Brian asked if the facility will affect radio or satellite
reception or portable phones. She stated there is a community pool and playground only
one-half block away. Robert Wilkinson asked if the dirt holes will be barricaded and
how fiber optics will affect the residents. Lori Ruhmann asked if the facility will have
fumes. She stated she was opposed to the industrial area expanding.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff
recommend approval with the conditions outlined in Resolution 1047. He explained that
the proposed facility is not an expansion of the business park, rather it is development of
the previously approved business park.
99-025
,4 motion was made by Council Member Brown, seconded bp Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimous!¥ to table Resolution 1047 until
the Februa~_ 9, 1999 meeting so that representatives of lXC
Communications can be present to answer residents' concerns.
Magic Moments - Resolution 1048
Mayor Turville read Resolution 1048 by title only and 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 needs to be sworn in. City Manager Saunders stated that the
applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a child care
facility at 980 W. DeSoto Street. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following:
Sam Allison
Wanda Andrews
885 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont
999 W. Lake Shore Drive, Clermont
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Sam Allison, owner, stated this is one block away from the present day care facility.
new facility will be 4,700 square feet and will be licensed for 85 children. The site
presently has an old warehouse that will be demolished.
The
Wanda Andrews stated she has concerns since residences are on three sides. She was
also concerned with additional traffic and didn't think this area was the best lo.cation for
this type of facility.
City Manager Saunders stated that this is in a R-3 Residential/Professional District which
allows this type of use. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff
recommend approval with the conditions as stated in Resolution 1048.
City Clerk Van Zile swore in Suzy Gibson, 780 S.R. 50, Clermont who stated the traffic
in this area will be greatly reduced when the Post Office relocates. Mayor Turville
closed the public hearing.
99-026
~1 motion was made bp Council Member Wolfe, seconded bP Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimousl_¥.b_¥ roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 1048_for Conditional Use Permit[or the construction ora child
care f'acili~ at 980 W. DeSoto Street.
Catholic Church - Resolution 1049
Mayor Turville read Resolution 1049 by title only and 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 needs to be sworn in. City Manager Saunders stated that the
Church is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a new sanctuary,
parish center, and Sunday school facility on the northwest corner of 12 ~ Street and S.R.
50. City Clerk Van Zile swore in the following:
Paul Zelones
Wanda Andrews
1095 Harbor Island Road, Orlando
999 W. Lake Shore Drive, Clermont
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Ed Pauley
Jimmy Conard
1693 12~ Street, Clermont
9052 Bogaert Drive, Groveland
Paul Zelones, architect for the Church explained that they presently use the entrance and
exit fi:om 12t~ Street and two exits fi:om Montrose Street. They propose to close the
south entrance road and add another lane on Montrose Street so there will be one lane in
and two lanes out.
Ed Pauley, stated he is a member of the Church and explained that three masses were
held on Saturday and Sunday and the expansion is greatly needed. Jimmy Conard stated
he is in favor of the expansion.
Wanda Andrews stated she is concerned with parking for West Field and suggested that
the City and the Church share parking. Priest Andy Wawrzycki explained that shared
parking raises liability insurance issues. Karen O'Brian stated that the City should
develop additional grass parking for West Field. Jimmy Conard suggested a mulch
parking area for the City. Elaine Renick asked about stacking lanes and the accel taper.
Robert Beasley stated that Little League parking isn't a problem for practices. Mayor
Turville closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Saunders stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staffhave
recommended approval with the conditions as outlined. He explained that a decel taper
is proposed for the new access to the site to be located on S.R. 50.
99-027
A motion was made bY Council Member Y/olfe, seconded by Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimousl¥ by roll call vote to adopt
Resolution 1049 for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction o)C a
new sanctuary, parish center, and Sunda¥ school~facili~ on the northwest
corner of 12tn Street and S.R. 50.
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NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 376-M
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 376-M by title only and stated the public hearing will be
held on February 9. City Manager Saunders stated that the applicants are requ.esting the
closing of that portion of Third Street lying north of S.R. 50 running south of Crystal
Lake Drive.
Contract Approval - Sill
City Manager Saunders stated that SRI was chosen as the architectural firm for the new
fire station and he recommended approval of the proposed agreement with a total fee of
$36,000. He stated that SRI is also working with DOT regarding the S.R. 50
signalization change.
99-0281'
/1 motion was made b? Council Member Wolfe, seconded bp Council
Member Biddle, and carried unanimous!¥ to approve the SRI contract]or
architectural services for the S.R. 50 fire station for $36,000.
Contract Approval - C.T. Hsu
City Manager Saunders stated he did not have a final contract agreement with C.T. Hsu,
the architectural firm chosen to do a space needs analysis and site analysis for the new
City Hall. The Council at the Retreat held January 22 directed staffto expand the scope
of services to include an analysis of the old hospital building, and additional time will be
needed to meet with C.T. Hsu. He recommended tabling the agreement until the regular
meeting of February 9. "
99-029
A motion was made by Council Member Wolfe, seconded by Council Member
Biddle, and carried unanimously to table the C. T. Hsu contract agreement for the
space needs analysis and site analysis for the new City Hall.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Fred Sommer, President of eFT Sommer Sports presented an appreciation plaque to
the Council for the City's contribution to the 1998 Great Floridian Triathlon.
Charles Forth suggested the staff consider a wider areas designated when a road is
widened and the possibility of adding berms.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Attest:
ph E. Van Zile, C~ty C er