02-07-2006 Workshopa
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
The workshop meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday,
February 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Members in attendance were Chairman David Pape, Sy
Holzman, David Outlaw, and Elwood Treadwell. Peter Geigel and Roger Pierce were
absent. Also attending were Jim Hitt, Director of Planning, and Joy Thys, Planning and
Zoning Tech.
Chairman David Pape welcomed those present and gave the floor to Planning and
Zoning Director Jim Hitt.
Jim Hitt, Planning and Zoning Director presented the agenda and showed the JPA map.
Mr. Hitt stated the map is a continual work in progress, but gives an idea of growth in
• the unincorporated area of the JPA.
Mr. Hitt explained the Rinker property is an industrial area and they would like to keep it
as such, but also development a portion of the land for a light industrial area. The
acreage for this area is approximately 250 usable acres.
Commission Member David Pape asked what type of industry was being considered for
that area. He felt the City needed to be very specific in what type of industry would be
allowed to operate there.
Mr. Hitt further explained that the commercial zoning for the City is a very light
industrial, which usually includes punch-out work, assembly, distribution and such.
Chairman David Pape asked Mr. Hitt how the promotion of this commercial property
would be handled.
Mr. Hitt explained the review process of the proposed JPA map which includes reviews
and appeals.
Commission Member Elwood Treadwell asked if anything was being done concerning a
connector at Highways 27 and 50. Mr. Hitt explained there was a proposal submitted on
Monday night showing a cloverleaf style interchange. Mr. Hitt also showed another map
showing an extension from Highway 50 to Hartwood Marsh Road via Hartle Road.
• Mr. Hitt explained these proposed road changes were very pre{iminary.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
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Mr. Richard Gonzalez from Tarmac Industries spoke about how the sand mine, located
an Hartwood Marsh road, will work with the City in order to plan roads and help
maintain well water. Mr. Gonzalez stated Tarmac Industries is interested in donating
land for a trail for the City of Clermont and one of their main objectives is the future of
the youth of the area.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Chairman, David Pape
ATTEST:
Joy Thys, Planning and Zoning Tech.
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