Minutes - 12.06.2022 - Planning & ZoningCity of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
December 6, 2022
Chairman Krzyminski called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order on
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Chairman Max Krzyminski,
Lavonte Rogers, David Colby, Vincent Niemiec, and Chuck Seaver. Jane McAllister was not
present. 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 November 1, 2022 minutes of the Planning & Zoning
Commission made by Commissioner Rogers; seconded by Commissioner Colby. Passed
unanimously.
REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Rogers appreciated the Christmas parade the City of Clermont put on.
Commissioner Niemiec wanted to wish everyone a happy Holiday and Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Seaver wanted to recognize Jennifer Stills for her work.
Chairman Krzyminski stated he attended Light Up Clermont and love the Clermont events.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1: Ordinance No. 2023-001— Evaluation & Appraisal Review
Planning Manager John Kruse presented as follows:
Local governments are required to undergo an Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) of the
Comprehensive Plan every seven years pursuant to Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes. The
purpose of this evaluation is to analyze the Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies
(GOPs) to ensure compliance with changes in state law and local conditions. The analysis
includes proposed amendments, which are considered EAR -based amendments, and data
reflecting changes in local conditions. hi 2023, the City intends to begin the process of updating
the entire Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to include extensive public
engagement. The EAR -based amendments provide a starting point for this process.
On October 25, 2021, the City notified the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that
they would undergo amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in order to address changes in
statutory compliance, and to complete the next required evaluation and appraisal cycle. The East
Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) was contracted to provide their expertise
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and resources to complete this task with City staff assistance. A review of legislative changes
and local conditions resulted in proposed amendments to the Future Land Use, Housing,
Transportation, and Capital Improvements Elements. The Public Facilities School Element is no
longer required and will be removed, due to an interlocal agreement with the school board. The
remaining elements contain no EAR -based amendments. References to Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code were removed due to its 2011 repeal. The recommended modifications
have been listed in the EAR report. There is one minor correction, on page 6 under the 2nd
whereas it should be 163.3191 instead of 163.3187. Staff recommends transmittal of the EAR to
the Department of Economic Opportunity and other state agencies for review and comment.
Michelle Morrison with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council is present to address
any questions you may have, as well.
Commissioner Seaver asked if there is staff that is actively involved with the school board.
Mr. Kruse stated that he interacts with Helen Lavalley on a regular basis. He stated that they
have a meeting in Tavares tomorrow for the annual school concurrency meeting.
Commissioner Seaver asked about the applicable building standards, Policy 1.1.54 and now it
just says Policy 1.1.4. He stated that on the last sentence states interior circulation, does that refer
to internal parking lots.
Mr. Kruse stated that they do review that in terms of the Land Development Code. He stated that
they look at aisle widths and look to see if they have adequate access.
Commissioner Seaver asked about the local partners for the arterial and collector roads.
Mr. Kruse stated that the City does work with Lake County Engineering Department to get the
roads added that need to be added.
Commissioner Seaver asked if there is going to be a plan to annex in the enclaves into the City.
Mr. Kruse stated that currently when properties are asking for utilities they are being annexed
into the City. He stated that at this time if the building is already existing the City is not requiring
them to annex in at this time.
Commissioner Colby asked about the future residential land use.
Commissioner Niemiec asked about the residential low density being 1 to 3 units per acre. He
stated that he thought it was 4 units per acre.
Mr. Kruse stated Lake County is 4 units per acre, however the City is a maximum of 3 units per
acre for low density.
Commissioner Niemiec asked about the level of service being a D for our roadways.
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Mr. Kruse stated that came from the City's transportation consultant and he will need to get with
them about that.
Michelle Morrison, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, stated that in reference to
Commissioner Colby's question about land use, the future land use map was provided by the
City
Commissioner Colby stated he was talking about the un-annexed land, what land is being
referenced.
Ms. Morrison stated that data was pulled from the properties within the city limits as of July this
year.
Commissioner Niemiec stated that all their concerns from the workshop was addressed in this
new plan.
Chairman Krzyminski asked if the table on page 24 included public and private golf courses, or
just public.
Ms. Morrison stated that it includes both.
Chairman Krzyminski asked if there is a goal as for percentages for housing and commercial.
Ms. Morrison stated that is something that the City will work out when they actually rewrite the
comprehensive plan.
Commissioner Seaver asked about 7% commercial and 8% agriculture.
Mr. Kruse stated that data is pulled from the Lake County Property Appraisers website. He stated
that the Lake County Property Appraisers tenninology does not match the City's actual zoning
category.
Chairman Krzyminski asked about the second sentence of page 26 of the agenda, what the hills
in Clermont would be classified. He stated that the hills have been affected due to development.
He stated that with reading this is that the hills are not considered.
Mr. Kruse stated that the developers could still develop the hills if they meet the code but what
the Commission sees is where the developers cannot meet the codes and request waivers.
Chairman Krzyminski asked about page 33 about the occupancy between 2010 and 2020. He
asked if a moratorium is being considered when looking at future projections.
Ms. Morrison stated that she is not going to say that a moratorium has been considered. She
stated that the table is projecting as it is currently. She stated that the information was provided
by the Shimberg Center.
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Action:
MOTION TO APPROVE Ordinance No. 2023-001 made by Commissioner Colby,
seconded by Commissioner Rogers. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
With no further comments, Chairman Krzyminski adjourned the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator
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