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The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday, March 2, 1999
at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Robert Smythe. Members present were Joseph Janusiak, Bill Rauch,
Misty O'Bar, Elaine Renick, Charles Forth, Matt Modica, Wanda Andrews and Michael Floyd.
Also attending were Lanny Harker, Director of Planning, Barry Brown, Principal Planner and
Mimi Ogden, Planning and Zoning Specialist.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held February 2, 1999 were
approved as presented.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN - A motion was made by Bill Rauch to nominate Bob Smythe for Chairman,
seconded by Joseph Janusiak and approved by a unanimous vote.
VICE-CHAIRMAN - A motion was made by Matt Modica to nominate Elaine Renick for Vice-
Chairman, seconded by Misty O'Bar and approved by a unanimous vote.
1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Clermont Bible Church
LOCATION: 664 West Montrose Street
REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend Resolution No. 938 to continue to
allow the temporary operation of a Church for an additional three (3) years in the CBD Central
Business District.
Planning Director Harker explained that the applicant is requesting approval to continue the use
of the Clermont Bible Church in the former Nautilus Building at 664 West Montrose Street. The
church was originally permitted operation for a two (2) year period in 1997. This is the second
request for location of the church at this site. However, this request is to permit temporary use
for a period of three (3) years. It is understood this is a temporary use and temporary location
until the church achieves the ability to secure a permanent site and facility.
Mr. Harker further stated that based upon consistency with adopted zoning district requirements,
future land use district designations and existing improvements on the site, Staff recommends
approval of the temporary church facility with the conditions as outlined in the Commissions
packet.
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A motion was made by Bill Rauch to recommend approval of this request to the City Council.
seconded by Joseph Janusiak and approved by a unanimous vote.
2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Lee E. Dobson
LOCATION: 642 West Highway 50
REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the temporary operation of a
Church in the C-1 Light Commercial District.
Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting approval for establishment of a temporary
Church in the small shopping center located approximately 200 feet west of the intersection of
Lake Avenue and State Road 50. Information submitted with the application indicates the church
is recognized as being a temporary use at the shopping center until such time as a permanent site
and facility can be secured. The applicant has requested use of the facility for a period of two (2)
years. The projected attendance was indicted to be approximately a ten (10) to fifteen (15)
person congregation, with utilization occurring on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Parking would then occur off-hours with the two existing business presently located in the center.
Surrounding zoning is C-1 (Light Commercial District) to the north, south, east, and west. The
Future Land Use District Map indicates Commercial uses to the south, east, and west, and
Residential/Professional Office uses to the north.
Surrounding land use is Professional Office uses to the east and west, Commercial and
Professional Office uses to the south, and the Clermont Women's Club and First United
Methodist Church office building to the north.
Based upon consistency with adopted zoning district requirements, future land use district
designations and existing land uses pertinent to the site, Staff recommends approval of the
temporary church facility with the conditions as outlined in the Commissions packet.
A motion was made by Michael Floyd to recommend approval of this request to the City Council
seconded by Charles Forth and approved by a unanimous vote.
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3. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Enrique and Araceli Rangel
LOCATION: 191 West Broome Street
REQUEST: For a Conditional Use Permit to amend Resolution No. 772 to allow the expansion
of an existing child care center, located in the C-1 Light Commercial District.
Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting amendment of the existing CUP to expand
the operation of the day care center situated at the southeast corner of west Broome Street and
Second Street. Information on the application indicates the construction of two (2) new
restrooms to the existing structure, and enclosure of the existing porta cache to accommodate
"after-school" student needs. As an adjunct part of the porta cache enclosure, the existing
driveway located along Second Street has been requested to be removed. The original approval
for the day care facility was approved by the City Council in September 1992, and no other
amendments have been requested as of this date.
Mr. Harker noted that the reason for the addition of the bathrooms is that the existing bathrooms
are near the front door, which is a safety issue as one of the children could leave the building
unattended.
Planning Director Harker stated that, understanding this is a minor amendment to a previously
approved Conditional Use Permit for the day care facility, Staff recommends approval subject to
the conditions as outlined in the Commissions packet.
Chairman Smythe noted his concern with closing the driveway on Second Street and not having a
circular driveway for the drop off and pick up of the children.
At the time Chairman Smythe asked all those present who wished to speak in regard to this case
to be sworn in. Persons sworn in were:
Enrique Rangel of 5729 State Road 33, Clermont, Florida.
Mr. Rangel stated that the parents prefer to not park under the porta cache area and they have
never used it as a driveway. For the most part, the parents park on Broome Street for a minimal
amount of time to drop the children off and pick them up.
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Member Matt Modica stated that the City is going to reconfigure Bishop Field into a minimum of
two girls softball fields and a "T" ball field, so the usage will increase two fold at this field and
along with this will come increased traffic.
Planning Director Harker stated that the parking on the street is a very quick turnaround and drop
off and pick up usually only occurs early in the morning and late in the afternoon, so there is not
heavy traffic all day long. Planning Director Harker noted that if the ball field were not across
the street there would probably not be a problem, however, he would ask that Mr. Rangel not be
penalized for a situation that is being created by the City ball field across the street.
Member Wanda Andrews suggested that a circular driveway, similar to the car pool lines at
school, would be a solution to the parking problem.
Chairman Smythe stated that he felt for safety and ease of operation, unloading on the street is
very impractical.
Member Matt Modica agreed with Chairman Smythe, in that the parking would probably be
utilized if it were available.
Much further discussion followed regarding the parking problem on Broome Street.
Member Charles Forth suggested that a condition should be added to the CUP to require the
applicant to provide a new ADA access into the building should the existing ADA access be
removed.
A motion was made by Charles Forth to table the request, to allow the applicant time to modify
the request and resubmit a revised site plan, the motion was seconded by Wanda Andrews.
Further discussion followed with Mr. Forth suggesting that Broome Street should be made into a
one way street coming from East Avenue.
The motion died with a vote of 4 to 5, with Joseph Janusiak, Michael Floyd, Matt Modica, Bill
Rauch and Chairman Smythe voting nay.
Member Matt Modica stated that he could not support the motion without the requirement of a
circular driveway.
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Mr. Rangel explained that if they should have to use the existing driveway on Second Street, they
would not be able to enclose the ports cache, which is intended to be an enhancement to the after
school program as a quite area to allow the older children to do there homework in and they
would also loose part of what has historically been used as covered playground area.
Planning Director Harker asked if it would be possible to relocate the driveway to the front of the
building (Broome Street).
Mr. Rangel explained that the cost would be much greater.
Planning Director Harker stated, after subsequent review of the applicants site plan, there is only
about 20+/- feet in front of the center, which would be a limiting factor for actual construction of
a driveway on the Broome Street side.
After further discussion regarding the parking problem, a motion was made by Matt Modica to
table the request until the April 6, 1999 Commission meeting to allow for additional review of
the parkin situation, seconded by Misty O'Bar and approved by a vote of 8 to 1, with Michael
Floyd voting nax
Member Charles Forth asked that Staff monitor the site, at least twice, in the morning and in the
afternoon to establish the traffic pattern and traffic flow. Member Matt Modica added that he
would ask that this be done after the renovations of Bishop Field have been completed.
4. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: South Lake Hospital
GENERAL LOCATION: Parcel generally located on the east side of Citrus Tower Boulevard
(East Jack's Lake Road), approximately 1320 feet north of State Road 50.
REQUEST: A request for Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development to amend
Resolution No. 980 to allow the construction of a Wellness and National Training Center
complex to include community amenities and other health related facilities, located in the RR
Rural Residential District at the above referenced location.
Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the presently approved
Hospital Planned Unit Development. The original Planned Unit Development was granted for a
60 acre site which included uses for a full range of health care services including intensive and
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progressive care units, extended care unit, inpatient, outpatient surgical services, and additional
medical offices. The requested amendment will add approximately 95 acres of property, and
establish certain additional community amenities and other health related facilities.
The list provided for amendment approval includes a 55,000+\- square feet wellness center with
internal facilities for rehabilitation (physical therapy) and fitness training (includes a locker room
and child watch area while utilizing training equipment), a child S.O.S. (sniffles, ouches,
scratches) diagnostic facility, physician office space including imaging capabilities, community
education rooms, office space for wellness center administration and hospital human resources
staff, USAT offices, and Hospital Foundation offices. Additional uses include a pool complex
consisting of a 50 meter competition pool and attached 15 meter general purpose pool area, three
(3) athletic fields (regulation soccer), eight (8) lane running track, tennis courts, a par walking
course (cardiovascular fitness course), a criterion bike trail (endurance training trail), a field
house (basketball courts, volleyball courts, etc.), a gymnastics center, athlete dormitories, and
Governors Council Administration Building (State Athletic Programs Management Facility).
The above described indoor and outdoor wellness, fitness, training and community education and
recreational complex is designated to be developed in stages as funding and resources become
available. It is assumed it will take a series of years to ultimately complete the overall project.
The initial stage 1 of the phased program would include the wellness center facility and the pool
complex.
The surrounding land uses include the Lake-Sumter Community College and Levitt Homes
Planned Unit Development Community to the east, the existing hospital project, vacant property
and several approved residential communities to the north, and various State Road 50
oriented commercial properties to the south.
Mr. Harker further stated that understanding the proposed uses are consistent with adopted
Future Land Use Map and Future Land Use District directives for the area, and compatible with
adjacent land uses surrounding the site, Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions at
outlined in the Commissions packet.
Mr. Harker explained that the Hospital would be required to pay their pro-rata share of
transportation improvements, which should be determined in the next couple of weeks when the
northeast quadrant traffic study is complete. Mr. Harker further explained that this study would
cover the area from Hartwood Marsh Road, to Washington Street (aka Old Highway 50), to the
westerly limits of the City of Clermont, to Greater Hills on the east.
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Member Misty O'Bar noted that the South Lake Hospitals plan shows future phases that may not
be constructed for several years, which would mean they would not have to conform to any new
Land Development Regulations (i.e. landscape regulations) that may be adopted after the
approval of this Planned Unit Development.
Planning Director Harker noted this was correct and further explained there is a lot of green
space provided on the Hospital property. The area on the very eastern part of the property is a
giant depression. The Hospital, in coordination with the Community College, are going to utilize
this area as a water retention area and will also be taking in some of the water run-off from the
Park Square Homes development.
Member Matt Modica asked how large the water retention area would be.
Mr. Mecurio noted that he was not sure of the acreage of the WRA, but noted the retention will
come to the 180 foot elevation.
Discussion followed regarding the terminology that could be used to require the development to
follow any new Land Development Regulations that might be adopted by City Council in the
future.
Member Charles Forth, asked regarding condition #10, if the Commission should recommend
approval of this project prior to determination from DCA that the project is not a DRI.
Planning Director Harker explained that should it be determined the project is a DRI it will have
to come back before the Commission and the City Council. Additionally, the condition
precluded any development until the determination is provided and if found to be a DRI
requirements for such a project will be required to be fulfilled before development can occur.
Member Charles Forth stated, regarding the joint WRA, that he is unaware of any such situation
that exist in the City today, with the sharing of a WRA by developments. Mr. Forth questioned
how the impacts could be calculated for a residential area, the Hospital and the proposed LSCC,
Mr. Marcurio stated that the two major users of the WRA will be the Hospital and the College.
The engineers have done all of the calculations for all of the impervious surfaces.
Planning Director Harker stated that if the stormwater retention requirements can not be meet the
development can not occur. And further noted that St. Johns River Water Management District
is looking towards having shared WRA's.
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At this time Mr. Carl Mecurio, representative of South Lake Hospital, of 1531 Clower Creek
Drive, Sarasota, Florida was sworn in.
Mr. Mecurio explained that the Engineers for the Hospital have done some test borings in the
large depression on the east side of the property. The borings indicate that this would be a
suitable area for the WRA. Mr. Mecurio further explained that only a very small portion of the
storm water run-off from Park Square Homes development would be retained in this pond, the
main users will be the hospital and the college.
Chairman Smythe asked what type of maintenance agreement there would be for the WRA.
Mr. Mecurio stated that most of the retention area falls on the hospitals property, the hospital will
therefore maintain the retention pond and will have an agreement with the college that they will
pay an annual fee to the hospital for maintenance of the pond.
Member Matt Modica asked if the soccer fields would be deeded over to the City or will they be
accessible to the public, and also asked if the soccer fields would be lighted.
Mr. Mecurio stated he did not know if they would ever be deeded over to the City, but they are
for the community to use as well as the pool facility. As far as the lighting of the fields, to his
knowledge they will not be lighted, at least initially.
Member Elaine Renick asked Mr. Harker for suggestions on how the Commission could require
stricter regulations for landscape and add lighting at the soccer field.
Planning Director Harker suggested that condition #37 could be changed to state "Buffering and
screening for each phase of development shall be required in accordance with currently adopted
City Codes....".
Mr. Mecurio stated his concern with the possible cost of lighting the fields.
Member Charles Forth suggested that the Commission compromise and recommend that one
field be lighted.
Member Elaine Renick suggested that Condition #11 could be change to state "As a portion of
the requested Phase I complex development the applicant/permittee shall construct two (2) of the
athletic (soccer) fields, one of which shall be lighted....."
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Member Wanda Andrews stated that it is difficult to envision what this entire project will look
like and suggested that in the future architectural renderings also be included with the
application.
Planning Director Harker explained that it was the hospitals intent to have Jeff Duke here tonight
to give the presentation including architectural renderings, however, he got detained in
Tallahassee and was unable to attend this meeting.
A motion was made by Wanda Andrews to add a condition that would state "as each phase is
developed the applicant/permittee must meet the codes that are currently adopted at the time of
development of that phase" and to change condition #11 to require that one soccer field be
lighted at the time of construction. The motion was seconded by Misty O'Bar and approved by a
unanimous vote.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of recommending to the City Council that a
moratorium be placed on large scale developments for a period of 90 days and that a workshop
be scheduled with the Commission and the City Council.
A motion was made by Elaine Renick to recommend to the City Council that a moratorium for a
minimum of 90 days be placed on all large scale residential and commercial developments to
allow adequate review time and to allow time for the City to hire a Director of Planning and an
additional Planner. The motion was seconded by Matt Modica and approved by a unanimous
vote.
A motion was made by Wanda Andrews to recommend to the City Council that the Landscape
requirements be reviewed and updated as soon as possible. Seconded by Charles Forth and
approved by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Wanda Andrews to recommend to the City Council that the zoning
ordinance be changed to state that commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet would be
required to have a Conditional Use Permit. Seconded by Matt Modica and approved by a
unanimous vote.
The Commission also stated that they would like to have a workshop with the City Council to
discuss various issues, including amendments to the Land Development Regulations and the
proposed amendments to the impact fees.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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