Minutes - 01.03.2023 - Planning and ZoningCity of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 3, 2023
Chairman Krzyminski called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order on
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Members present were: Chairman Max Krzyminski,
Matthew Norton, Jane McAllister, Dieter Grube, David Colby, Vincent Niemiec, and Ariel
Guerrero. 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 December 6, 2022 minutes of the Planning & Zoning
Commission made by Commissioner Colby; seconded by Commissioner Niemiec. Passed
unanimously.
REPORTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Colby welcomed the new members.
Commissioner Niemiec welcomed the new members.
Chairman Krzyminski welcomed the new members and welcomed Commissioner Niemiec back
to the Board.
Director Curt Henschel invited the Commission to a workshop that will be held on January 17,
2023 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. He stated that the East Central Florida Planning
Council would be here to present a presentation on revamping the City's Comprehensive Plan.
He stated that this process would take approximately a year to finalize.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1: Resolution No. 2023-003R — Micro -Hospital Conditional Use Permit
Planning Manager John Kruse presented as follows:
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a micro -hospital 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 in 2005
for a mixed -use center not to exceed 459,000 square feet. A condition of approval required
dedication of right of ways for Citrus Tower Boulevard and the South Clermont Connector
(Hammock Ridge). Another condition was the developer's responsibility to install a traffic
signal at the intersection of US 27, Citrus Tower Boulevard and South Clermont Connector
(Hammock Ridge). The applicant is proposing a 28,700 square foot single -story building with
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associated parking on 2.82 +/- acres. This equates to a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.23, which is
below the maximum allowed of 0.25.
The micro -hospital will provide concierge -level emergency and inpatient medical care, allowing
for the treatment of a larger variety of illnesses/injuries with the capability of inpatient care. The
services include, but not limited to; trauma treatment, medical diagnostics and imaging, eight
dedicated patient rooms, an operating room, laboratory, and other associated services with a
hospital, but on a much smaller scale. The micro -hospital will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, all year long. The anticipated number of employees on a shift will consist of
approximately 10 staff members. The project will be providing 47 parking spaces, which
exceeds the City's requirement for hospitals/clinics. 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 micro -hospital is consistent with the area as a whole and would be located
in an area that would generate users of the facility. The applicant has been through the City's
preliminary site plan review process 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. A traffic analysis has been done
and it has been determined the proposed project would have less than a total of 50 AM/PM peak
hour trips, which would be considered a "de minimis" impact on the transportation
network. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2023-003R.
Commissioner Grube asked if there was space to fly a helicopter to the parcel.
Mr. Kruse stated that he asked the Fire Department that question and the Fire Department stated
that it was not requirement.
Commissioner Niemiec asked about the traffic signal.
Mr. Kruse stated that the traffic signal is the one that is existing at the intersection of Hammock
Ridge Road and US 27.
Chairman Krzyminski stated that he had asked Staff about the total development and he was
informed that they are still under their development requirements.
Commissioner Colby stated that he does not feel comfortable approving an item if the applicant
is not present.
Commissioner McAllister stated that she agreed and that she has several questions for the
applicant.
Action:
MOTION TO TABLE Resolution No. 2023-003R to February 7, 2023 was made by
Commissioner Colby, seconded by Commissioner Norton. Passed unanimously, 7-0.
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Nomination for Chair:
Commissioner Colby nominated Max Krzyminski for Chair; seconded by Commissioner Niemiec.
Passed unanimously, 7-0.
Nomination for Vice -Chair:
Commissioner Colby asked Commissioner McAllister if she wished to be Vice -Chair.
Commissioner McAllister declined.
Chair Krzyminski nominated Vincent Niemiec for Vice -Chair, seconded by Commissioner Colby.
Passed unanimously, 7-0.
With no further comments, Chairman Krzyminski adjourned the meeting at 6:48 P.M.
ATTEST:
Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator
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