Minutes - 10.04.2022 - Planning & Zoning CommissionCity of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
October 4, 2022
Chairman Krzyminski called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order on
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Chairman Max Krzyminski,
Lavonte Rogers, Vincent Niemiec, and Jane McAllister. Michael Gonzalez was absent. Also,
present for City staff was City Attorney Dan Mantzaris, Curt Henschel, Planning Director,
Planning Manager John Kruse, Senior Planner Regina McGruder, and Planning Coordinator Rae
Chidlow.
MINUTES:
MOTION TO APPROVE the September 6, 2022 minutes of the Planning & Zoning
Conunission made by Commissioner McAllister; seconded by Commissioner Rogers.
Passed unanimously.
REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Colby stated that there is a good event going on tonight which is National Night
Out. He asked that maybe in the future these meetings do not conflict with National Night Out.
Commissioner Niemiec stated that the Planning and Zoning meeting is not listed on the City
calendar.
Commissioner Rogers thanked staff for the storm clean up.
Chairman Krzyminski also thanked staff for the storm clean up.
Development Services Director Curt Henschel stated that the City is current working on a new
website and the meetings will be shown on the calendar on the new website. He explained that
terms were coming up for reappointment and the deadline to reapply would be in November.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1: Ordinance No. 2022-038 — Evaluation & Appraisal Report
Ordinance 2022-038 was withdrawn.
Item #2: Resolution No. 2022-029R — Staybridge Suites Conditional Use Permit
Planning Manager John Kruse presented as follows:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a hotel, Staybridge Suites,
to occupy more than 5,000 square feet of total floor space in the Tuscany Village PUD,
Resolution 1532. The Tuscany Village PUD is located west of the Hammock Ridge Road and
US 27 intersection. The Tuscany Village PUD was approved for Light Commercial (C-1) uses
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in 2005. The applicant is proposing a 72,000 square foot, four-story hotel with associated
parking on 2.50 +/- acres. The hotel will include 100 rooms and other hotel amenities. The
applicant has not applied for any variances and has indicated that they can develop the site
according to the Land Development Code.
The proposed hotel is consistent with the area as a whole and would be located in an area that
would generate demand for overnight and extended stay lodging. The nearest existing hotel, the
Holiday Inn, is approximately two yz miles north at the SR 50 and US 27 intersection. The square
footage and height of the proposed hotel would be very similar to the existing Hampton Inn
Suites and the latest constructed hotel in Clermont, Home2Suites. The applicant has been
through the City's preliminary site plan review with staff on the proposed project. The proposed
building would be required to meet the City's Architectural Standards.
Staff has reviewed the CUP application in accordance to Sec. 86-144 (d) of the Land
Development Code. The proposed intensity, character and type of development is in compliance
with the City's comprehensive plan for Commercial future land use. The Tuscany Village PUD
has been massed graded and is prepared for site development. The location of the hotel will be
at a lower elevation than to the adjacent Hammock Ridge Road and setback off considerably
from US 27. The scale and massing of the proposed building will be compatible with the
Vineyards at Hammock Ridge Apartments and Orchard Heights Retirement Facility in the
area. A traffic analysis has been done and it has been determined the proposed project would
have a "de minimis" impact on the transportation network. Staff recommends approval of
Resolution 2022-029R.
Drew Locher, Vice President of Construction for MPH Hotels, stated that they are a real estate
developer. He stated that they develop the land and then operate, rather than develop and go
away.
Commissioner Niemiec asked how many extended stay hotels are in Clermont.
Mr. Kruse stated that there is one on Highway 50 but not sure about the other hotels.
Comnussioner Niemiec asked about the retention pond for this project.
Mr. Kruse stated that this site was part of a mass grading. He stated that the large retention pond
next to Chick-fil-a supports this area.
Conuiussioner Niemiec asked about the internal traffic flow.
Mark Wilson, Kin-iley-Horn, stated that there is a loop so that there are no dead ends. He stated
that there would be sidewalk connections.
Commissioner Colby stated that he did speak with the applicant about this project. He asked
about how many jobs this would provide.
Mr. Locher stated that he would get the information to them by emailing that information to
staff.
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Chairman Krzyminski asked what the anticipated peak season.
Mr. Locher stated that with this market it would be year round. He stated that extended stays
typically generate less traffic because the customers tend to stay longer term and the rooms
include kitchenettes.
Commissioner Niemiec stated that he disagrees with that statement because the ARC is right
there and he lives near there. He stated that when they have concerts there the traffic is horrific.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution No. 2022-029R made by Commissioner Rogers,
seconded by Commissioner Colby. Motion passed, 5-1 with Commissioner Niemiec
opposing.
Item 0: Ordinance No. 2022-043 — Clermont Health Park ASC Rezoning
Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented as follows:
The owner, Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., is requesting to amend the Planned Unit
Development (Ordinance No. 2020-11) to allow for the development of an ambulatory surgery
center building located at 1909 East Highway 50. The parcel is located southeast of the
intersection of State Road 50 and Citrus Tower Boulevard. The Future Land Use is designated
as Commercial.
The City Council approved on January 28, 2020 (Ordinance No. 2020-11) rezoning the property
to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for the development of two buildings, which
includes the off -site emergency department (OSED) and a medical office building identified as
Phase 1 of the overall development plan. The current PUD amendment will allow for the
construction of a 14,500 square foot ambulatory surgery center building (ASC), with accessory
uses and required parking and site improvements. The project as designed will not require any
waivers to the Land Development Codes and all buildings will comply with the Clermont
Architectural Design Standards. The proposed building will be similar in design and color to the
existing onsite medical buildings.
Staff has reviewed the request as submitted and finds the proposed application does meet the
intent of Section 122-315, Review Criteria for a Planned Unit Development. The proposed use
is consistent with the surrounding development patterns. The site has access to an arterial
roadway, State Road 50, and is accessible through a major collector, Citrus Tower Boulevard,
which is designated a major transportation facility. The applicant has submitted a Request for
Exemption requirements to complete a Tier 1 Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) based on observed
trip generation data from comparable facilities located in the vicinity and found the local road
network has adequate capacity to accommodate the new trips without reducing the existing level
of service (LOS). The City does have sufficient capacity to provide utility services for the
project. The proposed development will provide opportunities for job creation and growth in
Clermont.
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The proposed uses are compatible with the current development patterns in the area and will not
be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies for Commercial Land
Use.
Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request to Planned Unit Development
(PUD) with the provisions of Ordinance No 2022-043.
Selby Weeks, Klima Weeks stated that he was here to answer any questions.
Commissioner Colby asked about the exemption about the Tier 1 traffic report.
Mr. Weeks stated that it is an ambulatory service so it will not generate a lot of traffic. He stated
that the existing buildings generate almost 1500 trips per day and this addition will only add
about 79 trips.
Ms. McGruder stated that they submitted data and analysis to support the decision.
Chairman Krzyminski asked how much the population has increased over the years.
Curt Henschel stated about 5% each year.
Chairman Krzyminski asked about the helipad.
Mr. Weeks stated that this is ancillary use to the existing freestanding emergency department. He
stated that they have to land the helicopter on this site now in the backfield.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Ordinance No. 2022-043 made by Commissioner McAllister,
seconded by Conunissioner Rogers. Passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item #4: Ordinance No. 2022-045 — U-Haul Storage Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Item #5: Ordinance No. 2022-046 — U-Haul Storage Rezoning
Senior Planner Regina McGruder presented as follows:
The applicant is requesting an annexation, small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, and
rezoning of the 2.35 acre+/- parcel located at 13652 Granville Avenue. The proposed
development of the property as a warehouse building for inside storage of the U-Haul box
containers. The subject property is contiguous to the Clermont Boundaries and meets the
requirements of Florida Statutes, Chapter 171 for Annexation. The City of Clermont has
sufficient capacity to provide water and sewer services for the development.
The annexation request also included a petition for a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment
to change the existing land use map from Lake County Regional Office to Clermont Industrial
designation. The proposed rezoning request would change the current zoning from Lake County
"HM" Heavy Industrial to the Clermont "M-1" Industrial category. The Clermont Land
Development Codes, Section 122-263, "M-l" Industrial zoning allows warehouse and light
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manufacturing as permitted uses.
The applicant indicates that upon annexation into the City's boundaries, any future development
or expansions to the site will require compliance with the Clermont Land Development
Regulations and Standards. The development shall be consistent with the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies.
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2022-045 and Ordinance 2022-046.
Miguel Caminos, President of U-Haul of Orlando was present to answer any questions.
Daniel Kovacs, TerraVest Engineering, stated that they have worked with staff and have not had
many challenges with the site.
Commissioner McAllister asked what U-Haul box containers are.
Mr. Caminos stated that these are U-Haul's version like Packrat and Pods. He stated that these
are similar to military crate boxes. He stated that business has increased significantly and
Clermont made the list in 2021 as the ninth moved to city in the country.
Chainnan Krzyminski asked if they would be storing the trucks that will pick up the boxes.
Mr. Caminos stated that the trucks would be stored onsite. He stated that they have one truck for
every warehouse that will house over 1000 boxes.
Chairman Krzyminski asked about how many trips they will have weekly, monthly.
Mr. Caminos stated that it would be daily trips. He stated that they leave with a loaded truck and
return with a loaded truck to make it efficient.
Commissioner Niemiec asked how many more trucks would be added to this location.
Mr. Caminos stated that they would not be getting any additional trucks. He stated that the one
truck is meant to stay within 25 miles from warehouse.
Commissioner Niemiec asked what size truck would pick up the moving the boxes that are
moving out of state.
Mr. Caminos stated that the size truck that moves the boxes is a standard 53' truck and trailer.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Ordinance No. 2022-045 made by Commissioner McAllister,
seconded by Commissioner Colby. Passed unanimously, 6-0.
Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Ordinance No. 2022-046 made by Commissioner McAllister,
seconded by Commissioner Colby. Passed unanimously, 6-0.
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With no further comments, Chairman Krzyminski adjourned the meeting at 7:18 P.M.
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ATTEST:
Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator
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