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05-21-1986 Workshop Meeting . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING May 21, 1986 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held on Wednesday, May 21, 1986 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Dupee, Council Member Huff and Council Member Cole. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders and Planning Director Perlick. Others present were Lawson Wolfe, Jr., Dennis Horton and Richard Bell. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY INSPECTION City Manager Saunders explained that the City's recent inspection by the Department of Labor and Employment Security had revealed some minor problems which the City had to correct. With the exception of one item, all of the problems have been corrected. Mr. Saunders further explained that the City is being required to install a sprinkler system in the stove hood located in Jenkins Auditorium which will cost between $800 and $900. In the past, the City has not been required to meet this safety standard. The City had been given fifteen days to comply, but a sixty day extension has been requested in order to obtain price' quotes for the sprinkler system. STUDENTS AGAINST DRIVING DRUNK It was reported that SADD had reque~ted permission to have a beach party at the Jaycee Beach Pavilion on May 24, 1986. The first party held last month was a success, and there were no reported problems at the beach. Mr. Saunders stated that unless there were any objections, he would allow the organization to use the pavilion. The City will also have a police officer patrolling the area during much of the party. GENERAL HOMES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SHOPPING CENTER It was reported that the City had been in contact with the General Homes Development Corporation which is planning the new shopping center on the west end of town. They propose to make a change in the original building layout which put a load~ng dock and large overhead door on the south side of the building. City Manager Saunders explained that he could not agree to the proposed revision because it would cause delivery trucks to block the driveway and part of the entrance. It also might cause problems for residents living across the street from the site. Mr. Saunders stated that he had asked that they try to redesign the building so that the loading dock and overhead door would be on the ,west end of the building. The Council was in agreement with Mr. Saunders' recommendation, 1987 BUDGET LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS City Manager Saunders reported that the City was beginning to work on the 1987 Budget and any Capital Outlay projects the Council Members wished to include in the budget would have to be discussed, so that plans for them could be made immediately. One of the projects which had been brought up in the past is the construction of a Little League Field. Mr. Saunders explained that there probably would be enough room at the Twelfth Street Park for another field, but that the City would not know until the treatment plant expansion is underway. The City would have two alternatives with regard to the new field, . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING May 21, 1986 Page -2- either try to work one in with the present layout or redesign the entire complex and actually build three new ball fields with a centrally located announcing booth. The Council Members felt that the City should try and get the County involved in the project since the City provides recreational activities for both the City and south Lake County residents. City Manager Saunders stated that be would contact the County for support in such a project. Council Memeber Cole pointed out that there is a vacant lot to the east of the Clermont Junior High School which might, as previously discussed, be a possible site for a ball field. Council Member Dupee stated that she had spoken with Junior High School Principal Cockcroft, and he had stated that he would be willing to work with the City in doing something there. It .was the consensus of Council that the school should participate in some manner, and directed City, Manager Saunders to speak with Mr. Cockcroft along those lines, It was the general consensus that a practice type field without lighting and bleachers might be an alternative for the site at this time. Then, depending upon use, it could be improved later. It was the consensus of Council to place monies in the 1987 Budget to work toward the construction of a new Little League field. JENKINS AUDITORIUM City Manager Saunders reported that Jenkins Auditorium was in need of interior and exterior repairs and refurbishing. The outside needs to be either painted or a new coat of Marblecrete applied. The interior needs acoustical work and a new sound system. Council Member Huff stated that if the City was going to keep the building as an auditorium, it should make every effort to make it a "usable" building. Council Member Dupee stated that she was very concerned about the acoustics and being able to hear in the auditorium. It was the general consensus of the Council to place money in the budget to make the acoustical changes and purchase an adequate sound system, and refurbish the structure as needed. HAZELWOOD SUBDIVISION Mr. Wolfe stated that when Hazelwood Subdivision was built, a parcel of property had been donated to the City for recreational purposes, as required by the Subdivision Ordinance. He then in- quired as to the status of that property. City Manager Saunders explained that it had been the City's idea to wait until the subdivision was established in order to see if the majority of residents would be elderly or be families with young children. At that time, it could be determined what type of improvements would be made. ' It was pointed out that there was a broad mix of residents in the area. After some discussion, it was the consensus of Council that playground equipment was definitely needed. City Manager Saunders stated that the Kiwanis Club had indicated that it might be interested in placing playground equipment there, but if not, provisions should be made in budget for improvements in the area. . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING May 21, 1986 Page -3- VACANT LOT NEXT TO JENKINS AUDITORIUM City Manager Saunders informed the, Council that the vacant lot adjacent to and east of Jenkins Auditorium was still for sale. At one time the Council had proposed to purchase the property for possible future expansion, and he asked if they were still interested in pursuing this matter. After much discussion, it was the consensus of Council that due to the asking price of the property, it would not be in the best interest of the City to purchase the property for expansion. If, at a future date, the City decides to expand the auditorium, it was determined it would be better to pur- chanse another parcel and build a new auditorium. OUTSIDE SALES ORDINANCE City Manager Saunders gave each Council Member a copy of proposed revisions for the City's outs~de sales ordinance, and explained that the change would allow outside sales in C-2 General Commercial and the CBD Central Business District. It would also allow open storage for the sale of farm equipment, automobiles, trailers, etc. Items incidental to the sale of gasoline would be exempt from the ordinance. The question was raised if someone could get permission to have an outside sale on a vacant lot in these areas. It was the consensus of Council that provision should be made that outside sales would be allowed only if they are incidental to an established business. City Manager Saunders stated that he would make the change, and would be presenting the ordinance to Council for introduction at a future meeting. Council Member Turville stated that some reference should be made to to clarify that this ordinance does not pertain to Yard Sales, and that they are covered under a separate ordinance. LAKE COUNTY PROPOSED MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENTS City Manager Saunders explained that, as directed by Council, he had placed the discussion of the proposed County mobile home developments in the South Lake County area on the May 27, 1986 Council agenda. A meeting on Friday, May 30, 1986 with the County Administrator and Planner will be held in the City hall Conference Room concerning a possible inter local agreement between the County and City. With this type of agreement, the City would be granted the ability to review any development plans for our area of concern (urban reserve area). Any new developments being considered by the Coun~y in the City's defined Urban Reserve Area would be reviewed by the City first. The City would then be able to make its comments prior to any action being taken by the County. It was suggested that this meeting be a Workshop Meeting so Council Members could attend. Council Member Turville requested that County Commissioner Smoak be invited to the meeting. City Manager Saunders stated that he would do so. CLERMONT GARDEN CLUB PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A PARK It was explained that the Clermont Garden Club had contacted the City concerning "adopting" a City Park. They would like to take over the City-owned strip of land between Highway 50 and Highland Avenue located east of East Avenue to develop a park. . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING May 21, 1986 Page -4- Mr. Saunders stated that the City would provide the irrigation system for the area, and the Garden Club would do the landscaping. The Council felt that this good idea, and were pleased that the Garden Club wished to be involved in this manner. YMCA It was reported that the YMCA is considering using the money they have collected to construct an all-purpose court for volleyball, basketball and tennis. They would like to construct the court on the property they are now leasing from the City (old Library Building) on DeSoto Street. It was the consensus of Council that a much better site would be the Jaycee Beach area, assuming that the City gains title to the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Saunders stated that he would discuss this matter further with the YMCA. PROPOSED REZONING DISCUSSION (ORDINANCE 178-M) The proposed rezonings which were introduced at the May 13, 1986 Council Meeting were discussed in great detail. Dennis Horton spoke in opposition to the rezoning of the Hillcrest Subdivision to anything less than R-3. He stated that his concern was that if he wished to expand or needed to rebuild his property in the event of some catastrophe, the only way this could be accomplished was through the Conditional Use Permit process. He further stated tnat he believed that this created an undue hardship for the property owners. He also reiterated his position that the property owners had not received adequate notice at the time of the development and subsequent adoption of the City's Comprehen- sive Plan. He further stated that the Council should back up and start over with the Future Land Use Map. Lawson Wolfe also expressed his concern about being able to rebuild if something should happen to his property in the Hillcrest Subdi- vision. Mr. Wolfe also spoke concerning the fact that his Clermont Builders' Supply property is now in an area where the permitted uses under our Land Use Map would not allow manufacturing. Unless an amendment is made to the Comprehensive Plan, manufacturing and commercial property in the area will have to be rezoned to Residential. City Manager Saunders explained that he would be making a recommendation that would be on the agenda for the first meeting in August to amend the Comprehensive Plan to allow commercial and manufacturing properties to remain permitted uses in that designated area. Mr. Richard Bell was also present and spoke in opposition to the rezoning of the Bell Ceramics' property from R-3 to R-2. He felt that h~s property had been downgraded and the value decreased when it was rezoned R-3, and now again when it would be rezoned to to R-2. City Manager Saunders explained that another recommendation would be made to the Council for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which would include in the Plan a statement consistent with our statement under non-conforming uses in the present zoning ordi- nance that would allow the Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit to reconstruct a non-conforming use in any area in the City should a catastrophe occur. It" was explained that Mr. Bell could repair or remodel his property without a Conditional Use Permit. However, a C.U.P. would be required to expand his property in any manner at this time. -- - . . CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING May 21, 1986 Page -5- He stated that he was under the misconception that he could not do anything to the property at this time because he was a non-conforming use. City Manager Saunders further stated that he would be making a recommendation to allow under permitted land use in the NED-l area existing manufacturing. This would allow the Williams Steel property to be a conforming use in that area. He further stated that he was recommending that multi-family residential with a maximum of twelve units per acre be added, this would allow the property on the north- west corner of Highway 50 and Twelfth Street to remain R-3. Another recommendation would be to change from ERD-2 to EBD-2 the west side of Bowman Street from Highway 50 south to and including a portion of Lot 20, Block 7 in Sunnyside Unit. Permitted uses in the EBD-2 area would be changed to include multi-family residential development. Item 3 under ERD-2 would have to be deleted, since it refers to the strip of land on Bowman Street which is being changed to EBD-2. Another proposed change would be to change from ERD-2 to NED-3 the east side of East Avenue from Highway 50 south to Chestnut Street. This would put the zoning of this area and the area on Bowman Street into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, since we have indicated that professional offices would be allowed in the area, but the density allowed would be eight units per acre. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. &. LJ ,U/ Ro ert A. paC;<, Mayor '--- Attest: ;--