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JULY 25, 2006
The Clermont City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in the Council Chambers
• at City Hall. Mayor Hal Turville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the following Council
Members present: Council Members Mullins, Goodgame, Hogan and Renick. Other City officials
present were: City Manager Saunders, Assistant City Manager Gray, City Attorney Mantzaris, and City
Clerk Ackroyd.
INVOCATION
Council Member Goodgame gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Frank Lyon, 935 Brogden, noted problems with the amount of people driving around the speed bumps.
He requested lowering the speed limit and extending to the next curb.
Andrea Sell, Summit Greens resident, was present on behalf of Kiwanis of South Lake, requested the first
fundraising event at the new Community Center when built.
Mayor Turville noted staff will document and asked her to follow up.
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Approval of the City Council minutes of the meeting held on June 13, 2006 and June 27, 2006.
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the minutes of June 13: seconded bX
• Council Member Hogan The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Council Member Goodgame moved to approve the June 27 minutes: seconded by Council
Member Council Member Hogan. The motion passed with all members present voting
„aye,
REPORTS
City Manager Saunders - No Report
City Attorney Mantzaris - No Report
Council Member Hogan volunteered to serve on the Water Alliance Committee in place of Council
Member Renick when her term ends.
Council Member Goodgame noted the County Commission approved funding of Part III of Hooks Street.
Mr. Goodgame advised that he questioned Jim Stivender about the traffic light at Hancock Road and
Johns Lake Road. The landowners are unwilling to negotiate a price on the right of way therefore; the
County will try to obtain through eminent domain. The County is expecting the intersection of Highway
50 and Citrus Tower to be open by the end of August.
Council Member Mullins -No Report
Council Member Renick - No Report
• Mayor Turville remarked on the election qualifying. Seat I, III, and V were all unopposed. Council
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Member Hogan qualified for Seat I, Mayor Turville qualified for Seat III, and Steve Berlinsky qualified
for Seat V replacing Council Member Renick.
Council Member Hogan remarked he has had a pleasant experience in dealing with the Council and staff.
Steve Berlinsky stated he looks forward to the opportunity of serving and that he is impressed by the
current members of Council and City Manager Saunders.
Mayor Turville noted the items requested to be tabled by the applicant for 30 days.
Resolution 1475 -Woodwinds Development
Variance Requests -Woodwinds Development
Council Member Hogan moved to postpone Resolution 1475 and Variance Request for
Woodwinds to AuQUSt 22: seconded by Council Member Goodgame The motion ap ssed
with all members present voting "aye ".
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Turville 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 -Vehicle Surplus
Item No. 2 -Contract Extension
Request approval to declare surplus 3 vehicles
from the Police Department
Request extension of the A Secure American
Inc. contract to provide vulnerability assessment
required by Homeland Security
Item No. 3 -Agreement Approval
Item No. 4 -Gravity Sewer Lining
Item No. 5 -Event Request
Item No. 6 -Event Request
Request approval of an agreement with
Premiere Chemical, LLC for the purchase of
odor control chemicals for the sanitary sewer
collection system.
Request authorization to piggyback the City of
Orlando's contract with Miller Pipeline
Corporation for sanitary sewer lining
Sommer Sports requests use of Waterfront Park,
Osceola St. between 7cn & 8`n Streets, City
Parking and a Park Attendant beginning
Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 22 for
the 2006 Great Florida Triathlon w/ Festival of
Sports & Fitness event
Clermont's Downtown Partnership requests the
closing of Montrose St. from Lake Ave. west to
West Ave, West Avenue to Osceola St. on Aug.
12, Sept 9, Oct 14. & 15, Nov 11 and Dec 2°d for
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Saturday Celebration
• Item No. 7 -Lemke Repairs Approval of repairs for sewer backup at 2317
Edmonton Court
Item No. 8 -Sprint Nextel Amending Site Lease Agreement for 400 12`h
Street Site Lease Amendment
Members of the audience requested to pull consent agenda items number 5 and 6.
Council Member Mullins moved to approve consent agenda numbered 1 2 3 4 7 & 8•
seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present
voting~aye ".
Steven Hage noted the Clermont Elks has requested a beer garden as part of the event requested by
Downtown Partnership.
City Attorney Mantzaris remarked on insurance requirements.
Mayor Turville noted the motion should be contingent upon proof of insurance.
Steve Newton voiced concern with traffic patterns for downtown during the events.
City Manager Saunders advised the only street closing associated with consent item 5 is Osceola between
7th and 8th Street and the intersection of Osceola and 7`h Street on the day of the event.
• City Manager Saunders commented the Downtown Partnership request (No. 6) is to close Montrose Street
from Lake Avenue to West Avenue.
Council Member Mullins questioned the times from 9:30am to 2:OOpm and suggested changing the times
from 6:OOam to 6:OOpm.
Mr. Saunders confirmed the handicap parking spot would be open.
Mr. Saunders recommended having staff work with the Downtown Partnership on the event to determine
if it needs to be closed every Saturday. He suggested approving with permission to work with them for
whatever closing is necessary for the event.
Council Member Goodgame commented request 5 is asking the City to furnish bleachers and noted the
City should not provide bleachers however the City should provide attendants.
The requested attendant is to keep the restrooms clean.
City Manager Saunders strongly recommended not asking staff to be responsible for restrooms as the
event staff should handle it themselves. Furthermore, the City never charges an event fee and does not
have crews that typically take care of the restrooms.
Council Member Renick noted she would like to include a restroom attendant.
• Council Member Mullins stated it is our building and the City's image therefore, the City should be
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responsible.
• Council Member Goodgame moved acceptance of consent item number 5 with the City
not providing bleachers but providing a restroom attendant• seconded by Council
Member Renick.
Mayor Turville noted to not call it an attendant.
Council Member GoodQame amended the motion to have someone handle the cleaning of
the restrooms.
The motion passed all members present voting "aye ".
Council Member Good~ame moved acceptance of consent item 6 with the event time
from 6: OOam to 6: OOpm and the event chair will work with Citv staff on which roads will
be required to be closed and require insurance for the Elks Club to have a beer garden
seconded by Council Member Hogan. The_ motion passed with all members present
voting "aye ".
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Turville advised the two Ordinances will be heard together.
Ordinance 560-M Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 560-M aloud by title only.
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 an effective date; providing for severability; and providing
for publication.
Ordinance 561-M Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 561-M aloud by title only.
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 severability, providing for an effective date and
providing for publication.
Barbara Hollerand, Planner, reported the two related requests are to annex 13.7 acres of vacant land and
to rezone the property to C-2 commercial. The owner is Richard Bosserman, Trustee and the applicant is
Cecelia Bonifay, Akerman Senterfitt. The property is located between S.R. 50 and Hooks Street, west of
Hancock Road. Currently, it has Lake County Urban future land use and R-6 Zoning. The plan is to
combine this parcel with a 19-acre property to the east that is already in the City and zoned C-2. A
mixed-use retail center is proposed on the combined 33-acre property. A terraced shopping/professional
office center is planned, with building elevations stepping down from S.R. 50 to Hooks Street. A potential
• parking garage is identified on preliminary site plans.
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• The future land use on the adjacent 19-acre tract is Undeveloped District 6 (UD-6) Commercial. After
annexation of the subject property, the owner would be required to apply for a comprehensive plan
amendment for a UD-6 Commercial Future Land Use Map designation. Currently, a comprehensive plan
amendment text change affecting UD-6 is pending that would limit the intensity on this 33-acre site to a
0.26 Floor Area Ratio, which equates to about 374,000 square feet. That proposed text amendment is also
on the agenda as part of the 1 S`-cycle amendment adoption. The 13.7-acre property is within the City's
Joint Planning Area and is contiguous to the City on two sides.
The subject property is bordered by C-2 commercial zoning on the east and north. Additionally,
undeveloped commercially zoned properties are adjacent to the west of the property. Access to the 33-
acre site will be from S.R. 50, Hooks Street, and Miss Florida Avenue. Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the rezoning at its meeting July 5. Staff recommends approval of the request
for annexation and rezoning.
Cecelia Bonifay, Akerman Senterfitt, was present on behalf of the applicant. The property to the east is in
the City. The applicant's intent is to combine. The first parcel must be annexed. It is bordered by C-2.
If approved, they will return with a site plan. Ms. Bonifay requested approval of the annexation and
rezoning. It is consistent with urban designation of the County's comprehensive plan.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Mullins moved ado tip on of Ordinance 560-M• seconded by Council
Member Good~ame. The motion passed S to 0 on a roll call vote with all members
• present votin~"aaye ".
Council Member Mullins moved adoption of Ordinance 561-M• seconded by Council
Member GoodQame. The motion passed S to 0 on a roll call vote with all members
present voting "aye ".
Mayor Turville noted the next four (4) items would be heard collectively.
Darren Gray, Assistant City Manager, gave an overview of the Blackwest property. It is contiguous to the
City, located on the northeast part of the Joint Planning Area (JPA). The applicant is proposing a mixed
use development of residential and commercial. 140 acres are outside of the City's JPA and staff
recommended a map amendment. The County approved the amendment to the JPA to include the
northern portion into our JPA. Mr. Gray gave an illustration of the surrounding property. He reviewed
the site plan provided by the applicant and highlighted the annexation agreement which is subject to final
zoning and comprehensive plan amendment. The density is 2.5 units per acre with single family and
multi family and commercial not to exceed 21 acres as illustrated on the site plan. The Growth
Resolution is in place of which no building permit will be issued until there is a written agreement with
the School Board. Staff recommended additional language to read "Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event the City of Clermont and Lake County adopt a mandatory school concurrency ordinance., owner
shall comply with the requirements of said ordinance" The City will serve up to 1,100 units of residential
and commercial however to serve additional units, they would have to build infrastructure.
Barbara Hollerand, Planner, briefly reviewed the Large Scale Amendment. The related comp plan
amendment is a request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map and a second amendment to the
• Future Land Use Element Appendix C language to allow for amixed-use project with residential,
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commercial and community facility uses and an Undeveloped District 5 (UD-5) Residential designation.
• As required by statute, she advised of having copies of the Florida Department of Community Affairs'
Citizen Courtesy Information List Form should someone want to be notified by postcard when the
amendment is final. Ms. Hollerand reviewed the future land use map change from County Urban
Expansion and Suburban to the City's Undeveloped District 5 (UD-5) Residential. She reviewed the text
change to amend Appendix C of the Future Land Use Element to allow for single-family residential, town
home and community facility uses at this location, as well as for commercial uses consistent with a
subsequent planned unit development. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the
language be amended slightly to replace "shall" with "should" and "may." Staff did not object to the
recommendation. The allowed square footage for commercial uses on the property is proposed to be
capped at 21 acres, or a .O1 Floor Area Ratio which equates to approximately 200,000 square feet of
commercial space. The multi-family uses proposed are to be "fee-simple ownership" town homes and not
rental apartments. Community facility uses on the property would be outlined at the time of application
for the rezoning to a planned unit development.
As proposed last year, density would be capped at 2.5 units per acre under the proposed text amendment
to UD-5. Additionally, density would be applied to the property's net acreage, less its wetlands and rights-
of-way. On this site, the density would equate to approximately 1,100 homes. Under the current Lake
County comprehensive plan, Urban Expansion allows for densities of up to 4 units per acre. Suburban
land use allows for a base density of 1 unit per 5 gross acres. If timeliness criteria are met, density
increases to 1 per 1 gross acre or to 3 per 1 gross acre with a PUD meeting timeliness. The Suburban
portion of the property is approximately 140 acres, with the remaining 444 acres in Urban Expansion.
Approximately 35 acres of the property are lakes or are within the 100-year floodplain. If the property
developed in the County, potentially more than 2,000 homes could be approved.
• Staff recommended approval of the Future Land Use Map change and approval of the text change to
Appendix C of the Future Land Use Element.
Darren Gray noted staff recommended approval of the JPA map amendment, annexation agreement with
an amendment, annexation and transmittal of large scale amendment.
Cecelia Bonifay, Akerman Senterfitt, was present on behalf of Center Lake Properties. She advised they
concur with the proposed changes made by staff in the annexation agreement and agree with the language
changes made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. All necessary studies have been done. The
officers of the Corporation were present and available for questions.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing.
Mark Leeser, 1135 Everest Street, read a letter on behalf of the President of the Summit Greens Resident
Association, Alfred Mannella, requesting the development to limit density to one home per acre, provide
strict protection of Old Hwy. 50 as a Florida Scenic Highway, construct single family homes only,
prohibit construction of commercial, warehouse, office spaces or multi-use building and questioned
availability of reclaimed water.
Bob Foley, resident of Mont Verde, thanked the Council and staff for care and concern by placing control
measures over this community. He spoke in support of annexing the property and requested the City
observe the progress of the development to ensure there are no deviations in plans to develop the
property.
• Jerry Sell, Summit Greens resident, voiced concern with the proposed text change.
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• Elizabeth Bethune, 14545 Jim Hunt Road, owns adjacent property, commented she is trying to gain better
access to the property. At the last hearing, Mr. Gonzalez and Ms. Bonifay noted an entry way would be
provided which would allow them to develop property as they wish. She also questioned access to water
and sewer pipes running to the property line. She noted this could be overlooked and requested the City
of Clermont look into.
Richard Bogg, Summit Greens, supported the request of the Summit Green Association and expressed
concern with changing the text to `shall'. He also spoke in opposition of allowing commercial property.
Stanley Pine, Summit Greens, expressed appreciation to the Planning and Zoning staff for assistance and
the City Clerks office for assistance with obtaining public records. He expressed concern with the
proposed text change. Mr. Pine spoke in opposition of allowing townhouses.
Judy Proli, Summit Greens, spoke in opposition of commercial structures
Paul Bethune acknowledged that growth is inevitable in Florida.
Jim Purvis questioned allowing acceleration and deceleration lanes as well as a commercial area to a
designated scenic route.
Glen Buck, 14940 Old Hwy 50, spoke against townhouses and commented if commercial is approved, he
would like to see access off of Hancock Road.
Mayor Turville closed the public hearing.
Mayor Turville inquired about the language change.
City Manager Saunders stated the intent of the language change is so they could not exceed what is
approved.
City Attorney Mantzaris stated that it guarantees the applicant to go to the maximum at 2.5 density and 21
acres of commercial. They are still required to proceed through the final development approvals. Mr.
Mantzaris suggested changing the word "should" to "may".
City Manager Saunders clarified the applicant will have to return to Council with a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for the entire site to address the roads as well as the acceleration and deceleration
lanes. Furthermore, acceleration and deceleration lanes are allowed on the scenic highway.
Mayor Turville inquired about Mrs. Bethune's question in regards to ensuring access to sewer and water.
City Manager Saunders replied that it will have to be addressed in the PUD as it is standard for staff to
look at adjoining properties.
Council Members Mullins and Goodgame addressed the issue of reclaimed water in response to Summit
Greens request.
City Manager Saunders commented on density noting the importance between the County basing density
on gross acreage and the City is based on net acreage.
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Council Member Hogan noted he is for controlled growth and not opposed to all growth. He noted the
• developer wants to work with the schools. He disagreed with the townhouses and spoke in favor of
commercial.
Council Member Renick stated the City's decision should not be based on what the County can do. She
believes it is too dense.
Mayor Turville stated that Black West previously approached Minneola.
City Manager Saunders confirmed there was an application made to Minneola for annexation at one time
however it was withdrawn before a public hearing.
Ms. Bonifay replied they had discussions with Minneola. They were considering 3 to 4 units per acre
which is over 1,700 units.
Council Member Renick questioned whether the request went before a public hearing.
Ms. Bonifay stated they did not move forward with a formal hearing.
Council Member Mullins liked the project based on the merits of the project. He commented the City
will have a say about the townhouses and that it will be a good addition to the community.
Mayor Turville commented on understanding the difference between a threat and a real problem.
Minneola is in the process of finishing a sewer treatment plant and would be interested in talking to this
developer.
Mr. Richard Gonzalez commented on his contributions to the community and noted that he would like to
do more. He envisions the trail system spreading into this development. Also, he advised of a promise to
substitute reclaimed water from Orange County in lieu of pumping water from the aquifer. That gallonage
exceeds the daily capacity of the City. This project was promoted by the City and will be complete in
August.
Council Member Mullins questioned the language change.
City Attorney Mantzaris remarked the language reference to the words `shall' or `should' would be better
served as "may" in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Planning Board was guaranteeing them of
the 2.5 acres and they may choose to have less.
Mayor Turville asked Assistant City Manager Gray to describe the current zoning by the County.
Darren Gray remarked the current zoning is Agriculture but the land use has 2/3 as Urban Expansion and
1/3 is Suburban.
JPA Map Amendment
Council Member Mullins moved acceptance of First Addendum to Joint Planning Inter-
local Map Amendment; seconded by Council Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4
to 1 with Council Member Renick opposing.
• Annexation Agreement -Black West
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Council Member Goodgame noted this is a utility and annexation agreement.
City Manager Saunders remarked that there is one additional sentence added to item F and clarified that
once the concurrency ordinance is adopted, they will fall under those rules.
Council Member Mullins moved approval as amended • seconded by Council Member
Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Renick o~ osier
Ordinance 559-M Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 559-M aloud by title only.
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 an effective date; providing for severability; and providing
for publication.
Council Member Mullins moved adoption of Ordinance 559-M• seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1 on a roll call vote with Council Member
Renick opposing_
Large Scale Comprehensive Amendment -Transmittal Hearing
Council Member Mullins moved for transmittal as amended: seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Council Member Renick opposing
Mayor Turville called for a break at 9:39pm; the meeting reconvened at 10:00pm.
Ordinance 562-M Final Hearing
Mayor Turville read Ordinance 562-M aloud by title only.
An Ordinance of the City of Clermont, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Clermont, Florida, pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Act, Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes by adopting text changes to allowable
uses in Undeveloped District 5 (Verde Ridge, Mirror Lake & the area north of Hunt
Trace Blvd/southeast of Oakley Seaver Dr) and corresponding map changes; adopting
text changes to Undeveloped District 6 (Hancock Commons & Hancock 15) and
corresponding map changes; adopting map changes to Undeveloped District 7 (Southern
Pines, Southern Fields Phase 2 & Hartwood Reserve); adopting text changes to the Goals,
Objectives and Policies of the Future Land Use, Conservation, and Recreation and open
space elements of the Comprehensive Plan (attachment H); 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 severability, conflict and an effective date.
Barbara Hollerand, Planner, reviewed the proposed changes to the City's first cycle 2006 large scale
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The Council approved transmittal in April. As required by statute, she
• advised of having copies of the Citizen Courtesy Information List Form should someone want to be
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notified by postcard when any of these items are final. This includes nine items; six of which are
• administrative. DCA notified the City that they did not have any Objections, Recommendations or
Comments for any of the items. Therefore, the City did not make any changes. Barbara gave a brief
overview of each amendment. Staff recommended approval of all proposed changes.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Renick requested making this more understandable to the public.
City Manager Saunders noted the City advertises and provides a contact name and number for more
information.
Barbara Hollerand remarked that she received numerous calls and provided a detailed explanation of the
Ordinance.
Council Member GoodQame moved ado tp ion of Ordinance 562-M• seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed S to 0 on a roll call vote with all members present
votingaye ".
Resolution 1479
Mayor Turville read Resolution 1479 aloud by title only.
A Resolution of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, regarding the Upper
Ocklawaha River Basin Management Action Plan; resolving that the City Council
supports the continued update and finalization of the plan and the implementation of the
plan; resolving that the City shall seek approvals and funding to accomplish the City's
responsibilities under the plan; resolving that the City endorses the continuation of a
coordinated and comprehensive watershed management approach to address and achieve
DEP-adopted total maximum daily loads for the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign off on the plan; providing for
conflicting Resolutions; and providing an effective date.
Council Member Renick reported that the Cities and the County have discussed ways to control run off
and to help without polluting the lakes in the area. It is a commitment financially and noted there will be
projects every City will have to do. This Resolution is making the commitment to put projects in place to
keep lakes clean.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Renick moved approval of Resolution 1479: seconded by Council
Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
NEW BUSINESS
i~ariance Request -Horton
• Curt Henschel, Planner, briefed Council on the variance request to allow for 32 parking spaces at
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Meineke Auto Care. The applicant, Dennis Horton, proposes to construct an automotive service center
• located along the Highway 27 frontage road, just south of Highway 50 and adjacent to the Clermont Bait
Shop. The proposed 5,000 square foot building would include an 8 bay service center and a 1,200 square
foot office space. The current city code requires 4 parking spaces per service bay plus I parking space
per employee, which would result in a 38 parking stall requirement per city code. The applicant would
like to count the 8 service bays as parking spaces. Any customer cars that may be left overnight will be
parked inside the bay, and not be left outside constraining the parking spaces around the perimeter of the
business. In February 2005, the applicant was granted the very same variance request for the automotive
service center. Because the applicant did not start construction within the one year time frame, the
applicant is required to process the variance request again. Staff recommended approval of the request.
Council Member Renick moved approval for the variance reguest• seconded by Council
Member GoodQame. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye „
Variance Request -Lucas
Curt Henschel, Planner, reported on the request by David and Katherine Lucas at 1962 Brantley Circle.
The applicant proposed to sod the pervious areas of their lot with anon-drought tolerant form of turf
grass. Specifically, the applicant would like to use St. Augustine grass throughout the yard area. The
current city code allows homeowners to use anon-drought form of sod to a maximum 50% of the
pervious area with a permanent irrigation system. The remainder of the sod to be used is required to be
an approved drought tolerant form of sod. The applicant has maximized the impervious area of the lot by
constructing a large single family residence, driveway, and swimming pool. The remainder of the lot may
be sodded and landscaped with many options left up to the homeowner/applicant. Staff recommended
other alternative landscaping materials or ground cover be used instead of the requested St.
• Augustine/Floritam sod, as requested. Staff believes a hardship has not been proven and recommends
denial of the requested variance.
Katherine Lucas was present and stated she would like to blend in with the neighborhood
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Goodgame questioned which type of grass is on either side.
Ms. Lucas replied one lot has St. Augustine and the other side does not have any grass.
Council Member Renick stated there was confusion as to whether she had to come before the City for a
variance.
Mr. Henschel advised that the new ordinance was placed on all single family lots.
City Manager Saunders replied that the only ones exempt were the ones who may have pulled a permit at
the time the ordinance was being approved.
Council Member Renick advised a variance would not be required if only 50% of green space is being
covered with drought tolerant plantings.
Ms. Lucas noted if 50% is St. Augustine then she would plant shrubs on the other 50%.
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Council Member Renick questioned needing the variance with 50% being drought tolerant.
• Council Member Goodgame moved to table to August 8; seconded by Council Member
Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
The next two items are related and were presented together.
Jim Hitt, Planning Director, reported on both of the variance requests to allow for a nine foot six inch
retaining wall rather than a maximum 6 foot wall. The addresses are 900 Second Street and 940 Second
Street. Staff was not opposed to the requests.
Applicant, Fred Fallman, was present and available for questions.
Variance Request - Mastrantoni-Drutt
Council Member Goodgame moved approval of the variance request: seconded by
Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting"aye ".
Variance Request -Simmons
Council Member Goodgame moved approval of the variance request; seconded by
Council Member Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Millage Rate
• City Manager Saunders advised the millage rate is set at 3.729. The City is required to notify the
Property Appraiser's Office of the proposed rate for the coming year. It will be mailed out to all Property
owners. The public hearings will be held on September 7 and 14 to adopt the millage rate. The current
millage rate of 3.729 has been in effect since 2001.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments.
Council Member Goodgame moved to adopt the millage rate of 3.729; seconded bX
Council Member Homan. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Council Member Renick advised there will be a School Concurrency meeting held on Thursday at
1:OOpm at Lake Receptions.
ADJOURN:
With no further comments, this meeting was adjourned at 10:45pm.
'-.; r ~, • ATTEST
`Tracy Ackrbyd, City Cler
AP
o S. Turville, Mayor
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CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
Wayne Saunders,
City Manager
DATE: 07/11/2006 FILE:
Steve Graham,
Police Chief
SUBJECT: Surplus Items
REFERENCES: surplus vehicles
ENCLOSURES:
I would like to remove these vehicles from the police fleet and declare them as surplus:
1995 Ford Crown Victoria, #2107, VIN- 2FALP71 WSSX152421. It has 120,244 miles and is in poor co
2002 Chevrolet Impala #2109 VIN-2G1 WFSSK529305009. It has 111,670 miles and will require costly
to maintain.
1971 Chevrolet Impala #2139 VIN- 1646917211341. It has 86,232 miles and is in poor condition. It was a
confiscated vehicle and not in use.
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