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02.13.2024 - City Council MinutesCity of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in the Clermont City Council Chambers. Mayor Murry called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Gonzalez and Myers. Other City officials present were City Manager Bulthuis, City Attorney Mantzaris, and City Clerk Howe. Council Member Pines was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chaplain James Pagan gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION City Clerk Howe read the Special Election Proclamation. Council Member Gonzalez moved to accent and declare the Special Election of May 14. 2024: seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members vresent voicing ave. PUBLIC COMMENTS Vincent Niemiec, Regency Hills — spoke regarding a traffic light at Hartwood Marsh and Hancock. He spoke with County Commissioners regarding the light and was told they were expediting the project. Also spoke regarding Lennar Homes being paid by Lake County to build a road within Wellness Way. City Manager Bulthuis explained that there are different segments of roads within Wellness Way. Lennar will build the road up to the clay road and receive credits for that portion. Orange County owns the road from Five Mile Road north. Lake County will contract with Lennar to build that section of road from that point up to Hartwood Marsh. Mr. Niemiec stated that he was told something different from the county. Mayor Murry asked City Manager Bulthuis to contact Lake County for clarification. Sharon Keys, 644 W. Osceola Street — Recognized and honored Black Americans during Black History Month. Valerie Cabrera, 2310 Kayley Ridge Road — expressed concern with a possible water retention facility placed on the Highland Ranch Homeowners Association (HOA) property. Patrick Peters, 2207 Timber Creek Lane — expressed concern with a possible water retention facility put on the Highland Ranch HOA property. City Manager Bulthuis stated that the placement of a water retention facility is not a decision for City Council. The decision falls on the Highland Ranch HOA, if the HOA states that they do not want it on their property then it is a non -issue. There were residents that approached the city regarding irrigation water pressure, the city has been working on a solution and this was one of the solutions. Ruben Jimenez, 556 Autumn Ash Drive — expressed concern with a possible water retention facility placement on the Highland Ranch HOA property. Brad Southerland, 1024 Nathan Ridge Road — expressed concern with a possible water retention facility placement on the Highland Ranch HOA property. 1 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Ken Stover, 543 Timbervale Trail— expressed concern with a possible water retention facility on the Highland Ranch HOA property. Gregory Cerafice, 556 Autumn Ash Drive - expressed concern with a possible water retention facility on the Highland Ranch HOA property. City Manager Bulthuis notified the public that there will be a Highland Ranch HOA meeting presentation on February 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Clermont City Center. AGENDA CHANGES City Manager Bulthuis informed the Council of the following agenda changes: Item No. 13 - Variance Request, Wendy's at John's Lake Landing City Manager Bulthuis informed the Council this is a request to table the item to February 27, 2024. Council Member Gonzalez moved to table item 9. Variance Reauest. Wendy's at John's Lake Landing to February 27. 2024, seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicing ave. City Manager Bulthuis informed the Council the next three (3) items has been requested to table to February 27, 2024. Item No. 14 — Ordinance No. 2023-029, Waterbrooke Phase 7 Annexation AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Gonzalez moved to table item 14.Ordinance No. 2023-029. Waterbrooke Phase 7 Annexation to February 27. 2024: Seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicing ave. 2 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Item No. 15 — Ordinance No. 2023-030, Waterbrooke Phase 7 SSCPA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT, CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; SETTING FORTH THE AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Gonzalez moved to table item 15.Ordinance No. 2023-030. Waterbrooke Phase 7 SSCPA to February 27. 2024: seconded by Council Member Mvers. Passed unanimouslv 3-0 with all members present voicine ave. Item No.16 — Ordinance No. 2023-031, Waterbrooke Phase 7 Rezoning AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER 122 OF ORDINANCE NO. 289-C, CODE OF ORDINANCES; REZONING THE REAL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AS SHOWN BELOW, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Gonzalez moved to table item 16.Ordinance No. 2023-031. Waterbrooke Phase 7 Rezonine to February 27. 2024: seconded by Council Member M_ vers_. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicine ave. REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Bulthuis — • Tuesday, February 20 Workshop in Council Chambers regarding the 81 Street dock project. • Wednesday, February 21 Highland Ranch HOA Meeting presentation at the Clermont City Center. • Thursday, February 22 Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting at the Clermont City Center to provide input on the Comprehensive Plan. • Reviewed upcoming events: Movies Under the Stars, Wine Stroll, Brews & BBQ and the Honor the Fallen 5K. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Mantzaris — Reminded Council about the annual ethics training. Last year was a live presentation so they can listen to the audio individually this year. This needs to be completed by July 1. Monitoring Legislative Session. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Gonzalez — • Went to the legislative session in Tallahassee. • Attended events around the City. Camp out at Waterfront Park, Ribbon Cutting at Salt Shack, grand opening at Orlando Health, Lights and Ladders and the first inaugural Elected Officials Habitat for Humanity gathering. • Recognized Black History month. Council Member Myers — • Recognized Black History Month and highlighted Shirley Jackson. • Provided an update on the legislative bills she spoke on least meeting, HJR7115 as well as HB 173. • Recognized the Public Works department. Mayor Murry — • February 20 Workshop is in the council chambers at 6:30pm. • Mayor's luncheon last Tuesday went well. • Went to Tallahassee and requested funding. • Attended the South Lake Hospital expansion opening. • The city broke ground on the parking lot next to the Salt Shack. • Citizens Academy starts in March. • Asked staff to make arrangements to see what we can do to help the homeless community. City Manager Bulthuis stated that staff is waiting on the count from the Homeless Coalition. . Police Chief Broadway explained that the Homeless Coalition does a count of all homeless people in our area and provides a report which staff is waiting on. City Manager Bulthuis notified everyone that FDOT will begin resurfacing both sides of US 27 from Cluster Oak Drive to Lake Louisa Road. Paving will be done at night Sunday to Thursday from 7pm to 6am beginning February 18. This project will last one to two years. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Murry advised the next item on the agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time. Item No. 1— Meeting Minutes Consider approval of the January 16, 2024 Workshop and January 23, 2024 Council Meeting minutes. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Item No. 2 — Surplus Request Item No. 3 — Bid Award Lift Station E3 and El Item No. 4 — Piggyback Purchase Refuse & Recycling Containers Item No. 5 — Piggyback Contract Sunburst Water Treatment Plant Item No. 6 — Piggyback Purchase and Budget Amendment Garbage Trucks Item No. 7 — Resolution No. 2024-009R Item No. 8 — Mutual Aid Agreement Approval Item No. 9 — Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Item No. 10 — Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Item No. 11 — Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Item No. 12 — Firefighter Pension Board Appointment Consider declaring end -of -life inventory as surplus from various Departments and providing disposal per the Procurement Policy. Consider awarding bid to Bob Lee Electric, Inc. to provide lift station E3 and E17 electrical improvements in the budgeted amount of $208,803.54. Consider purchase approval from the HGACBuy contract number RCO 1-21 with Duramax Holdings, LLC. d/b/a Otto Environmental Systems to purchase refuse & recycling containers in the budgeted amount of $62,227.20. Consider approval to piggyback the Sourcewell term contract with Convergint Technologies LLC, to provide facility security upgrades. Consider approval from the Florida Sheriffs Assn contract FSA23-VEH21.0 with Container Systems & Equipment Company, Inc. for 2 refuge side -loader trucks in the amount of $764,324 and a budget amendment. Consider an amendment to the fee schedule for the Fire Review Fees. Consider agreement approval between Groveland Police Department and the Clermont Police Department. Consider approval of the Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR 4673 in response to Hurricane Ian. Consider approval of the Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR 4680 in response to Hurricane Nicole. Consider approval of the Subaward and Grant Agreement for DR 4734 in response to Hurricane Idalia. Consider board appointments to the pension board. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Council Member Gonzalez moved to avvrove Consent Agenda Items 1-12 as presented; seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members vresent voicing ave. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item No. 13 — This item was addressed earlier in the meeting and tabled to the February 27, 2024 meeting. Item No. 14 — This item was addressed earlier in the meeting and tabled to the February 27, 2024 meeting. Item No. 15 — This item was addressed earlier in the meeting and tabled to the February 27, 2024 meeting. Item No. 16 — This item was addressed earlier in the meeting and tabled to the February 27, 2024 meeting. Item No. 17 — Resolution No. 2024-002R, Patio Food Truck CUP A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN OPEN AIR PATIO FOOD TRUCK PARK IN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Development Services Planner Kruse presented the request for a Conditional Use Permit. This agenda item was tabled from the January 9 City Council meeting in order to allow the applicant time to revise the conceptual site plan based upon the discussion at City Council. The applicant has revised the site plan, which included removing the stage area, consolidating the bar and bathroom buildings, adding 5 parking spaces and reducing the event space from 17,775 square feet to 15,934 square feet. The applicant is still proposing the 16 food trucks. Since the Land Development Code does not identify the requested use as a permitted use, this type of use can only be considered through a conditional use permit. Staff has reviewed the revised conceptual site plan and according to the parking ratio of 5 per 1,000 square feet of event space, as based upon the Planning and Zoning recommendation and the City of Orlando's guidelines, the applicant meets the minimum requirement of 80 parking spaces. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024- 002R. The applicant, Nicoletta Buonaccordo, was present. After the last Council Meeting they have worked with staff on the best way to present this project. There is an open area to play and they have removed the stage. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. Vincent Niemiec, Regency Hills — expressed concern about the request. Harvey Rosenberg, 300 E. Hwy 50 — spoke in favor of the project and feels it brings diversity to the community. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Gonzalez asked staff if the city has any code to address food trucks. Development Services Planner Kruse stated there is no direct code related to food trucks, it is governed under conditional uses. Mayor Murry stated that he would be in support of the project if they would reduce the number of food trucks to 12 from 16 to add additional green space. Council Member Myers agreed that the number of trucks needs to be reduced, it is a tight area for that many trucks. Ms. Buonaccordo stated that they can be flexible with the project. Council Member Gonzalez stated that he is not in support of the project without a city ordinance. City Attorney Mantzaris clarified this is the normal process that other counties and cities follow in dealing with food trucks. Every property is unique and placement of a food truck on a property is based on simple factors and whether there is an existing business. The Conditional Use Permit process works best to manage and properly place a food truck. Ms. Buonaccordo agreed to reduce the number of food trucks to 12. City Manager Bulthuis informed Council that if they approve the project staff would recommend that all amenities: playground, grass area, bench area all be fully finished prior to the food trucks being placed. Council Member Gonzalez moved to denv Item 17. Resolution No. 2024-002R Patio Food Truck CUP, seconded by Council Member Mvers. Passed 2-1 with Mavor Murry 0000sina. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 18 — Variance Request, Medical ice Building and Ambulatory Surgical Center Development Services Planner Kruse presented the variance request. The applicant, Mark Graff, is requesting four (4) variances for the development of a new medical office and surgery center. The vacant 6 acre parcel is located on the south side of State Road 50 and north of Hooks Street. The property zoning is C-2 General Commercial with a future land use designation of Commercial. The applicant is proposing to develop a medical office and surgery center that will allow up to 25,000 square feet of building for the entire project. On March 14, 2017, the City Council approved two (2) variances for a similar project that was never constructed, and the variances expired 2 years from the approval date. The previously approved variances included (1): To allow for a 10-foot landscape buffer along SR 50 instead of the 20-foot buffer and (2) To allow for a maximum retaining wall height of 12 feet instead of the 6-foot maximum height. The applicant is requesting these 2 variances again along with 2 additional variances: (3) To allow for up to 30 percent onsite compact parking spaces instead of the 10 percent requirement and (4) To allow for the maximum depth of the cut and fill grading to exceed the maximum 15-foot requirements for commercial development. The project is proposing grade changes ranging from elevation 288 feet down to elevation 177 feet, which provides a vertical difference of 111 feet. Staff is in support of the 2 previous approved variances and is not in support of the 2 additional variances. 7 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Section 86-174 of the Land Development Code requires a positive finding on the review criteria in order to grant a variance. Staff has reviewed the application as submitted and finds the application does meet a positive finding on two of the five review criteria. Staff recommends approval of the previous approved variances identified as items 1 and 2 of this report and recommends denial of the requested variances referenced as number 3 and 4 of the staff report. Applicant, Mark Graff is present. The project and the need for the cut and fill variance only being needed for approximately 13 percent of the site. There is an elevation change of 105 feet from one end to the other of the property. The adjacent property has the same variance for the cut and fill so they are just trying to match the area. The variance for the compact parking is to provide more parking. City code requires 125 parking spaces, there are 157 planned for this project. The project can do all 125 regular parking spaces, they are looking to add additional compact spaces above what is required. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Gonzalez asked staff to explain the recommendation of denial. Development Services Planner Kruse explained that the third variance would go away if the applicant is stating that the compact spaces are above what is minimally required. The recommendation of denial on the fourth variance is to stay consistent with code, the variance has been considered for that area in the past. Staff allows the decision to be made by City Council. Staff has requested this project have access between this and the adjacent property which would require the need of the retaining wall and grading. City Manager Bulthuis clarified that based on the criteria and code staff will state denial. This project is in the best interest of the city in terms of matching the adjacent properties and the topographic issues. Council Member Gonzalez moved to approve Item No. 18. Variance Reauest. Medical Office Building and Ambulatory Surgical Center. seconded by Council Member Mvers. Passed unanimouslv 3-0 with all members present voicing ave. Item No. 19 — Resolution No. 2024-00311, JSI European Auto Repair CUP A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION AND REMODEL OF AN EXISTING AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND REPAIR SHOP BUILDING IN THE C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. 8 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Development Services Planner Kruse presented the item. The applicant is requesting to amend a Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 2010-08) to allow for a covered drop-off and remodel of the existing automotive repair and detail business. The property is located in the C-1 Light Commercial zoning district with a Commercial Future Land Use designation. The Land Development Code, requires a Conditional Use Permit for any automotive services business in the C-1 zoning district. The building was constructed in 1961, when the code requirements were different and any improvements or changes would require compliance with the current codes. The applicant is proposing to add a covered vehicle drop off area and remodel the existing facade, which is considered an enhancement to the existing site and will be designed with decorative architectural features that are compatible with the existing development pattern to provide a more positive visual ambiance that promotes quality commercial development. When evaluating a request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Land Development Code, Section 101-212 requires specific development standards to be met. Staff has reviewed the application as submitted in accordance with the development standards criteria and finds the proposed use can meet the general criteria for granting a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding community. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions contained in Resolution No. 2024-003R. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0. The architect for the project, Dan Hunter, was present along with the applicant. The applicant has an existing facility in Winter Garden and are looking to expand their business into Clermont. The building is in need of a remodel. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. Vincent Niemiec, Regency Hills — spoke in support of the project. Harvey Rosenberg, 300 E. Hwy 50 — spoke in support of the project. Paul Gaynor, 6401 Metz Rd. —spoke in support of the project. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Mayor Murry stated that this will be an improvement and he welcomes the new business. Council Member Gonzalez moved to approve Resolution 2024-003R. JSI Euronean Auto Repair CUP; seconded by Council Member Mv_ ers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicine ave. Item No. 20 — Ordinance No. 2024-009, Hooks Street Self -Storage Facility Annexation Intro AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. w City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Gonzalez moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-009, Hooks Street Self -Storage Facility Annexation, seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicing ave. Item No. 21— Ordinance No. 2024-010, Hooks Street Self -Storage Facility SSCPA Intro AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT, CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; SETTING FORTH THE AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Myers moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-010. Hooks Street Self - Storage Facility SSCPA; seconded by Council Member Gonzalez. Passed unanimously_ 3- 0 with all members present voicing ave. Item No. 22 — Ordinance No. 2024-011, Hooks Street Self -Storage Facility Rezoning AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER 122 OF ORDINANCE NO. 289-C, CODE OF ORDINANCES; REZONING THE REAL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AS SHOWN BELOW; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Myers moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-011. Hooks Street Self - Storage Facility Rezoning; seconded by Council Member Gonzalez. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members present voicing ave. 10 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 Item No. 23 — Ordinance No. 2024-012, LDC Change — Section 125-527 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEALING SECTION 125-527 WORKFORCE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND REPLACING WITH 125-527 LIVE LOCAL ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Myers moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-012, LDC Chance — Section 125-527. seconded by Council Member Gonzalez. Passed unanimously 3-0 with all members Dresent voicins ave. Item No. 24 — Ordinance No. 2024-013, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment — Density Intro/Transmittal AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT, CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES BY ADOPTING TEXT CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM DENSITY WITHIN THE MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, DOWNTOWN MIXED USE, AND COMMERCIAL FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY; SETTING FORTH THE AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS; ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. City Attorney Mantzaris informed Council since this item is a transmittal it requires a staff presentation. Development Services Planner Kruse presented the item. This is a staff initiated text amendment to modify language within Chapter 1 - Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. In 2017, a text amendment was presented and approved by City Council under Ordinance 2016-40 to allow an increase in density through a density bonus program within the Downtown Mixed -Use District. This amendment provided a density ranging from 12 dwelling units per acre up to 40 dwelling units per acre. In 2018, another text amendment was presented and approved by City Council under Ordinance 2018-27 to allow an increase in density to encourage workforce housing in particular areas of the City. The dwelling unit (du) count increased from 12 du up to 25 du for projects that utilized the Workforce Housing initiatives within a project. A specific number of workforce housing units had to be included in an overall project if a developer requested an increase over the 12 du per acre. 11 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 The City has not processed a Workforce Housing initiative project and only two density bonus projects within the Downtown Mixed -Use District. The two that have been received and processed are the Graff Building at 32.5 dwelling units per acre and Clermont Lumberyard at 36 dwelling units per acre. Staff is recommending the maximum density to be reduced and the program requirements eliminated due to the lack of projects using the Workforce Housing initiative and limited projects seeking the density bonus. This is also in conjunction with the recent legislative changes of the adoption of Senate Bill 102, also known as "Live Local Act." Staff is requesting these reductions to be reflected in the City's Comprehensive Plan, particularly in Policy 1.2.4 that shows a chart of the maximum density in each future land use. Staff recommends transmittal of Ordinance 2024-013. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 6-1. Council Member Gonzalez moved to transmit Ordinance No. 2024-013. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment — Density Intro/Transmittal: Seconded by Council Member Mvers. The motion passed by roll call vote 3-0. Item No. 25 — Ordinance No. 2024-015, PKY Clermont MF Annex Intro AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CITY BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVINERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Gonzalez moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-015. PKY Clermont MF Annex: seconded by Council Member Mvers. The motion passed by roll call vote 3-0. 12 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2024 ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 8:41 pm. Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC City Clerk 13 APPROVED: Tim Murry, Mayor