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CITY OF CLERMONT
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JUNE 7, 1988
The regular schedu)_ed meeting to the Planning & Zoning Commission
was called to order by Chairman John Sargent. Members attending
were Marilyn George, Don Smith; Debbie Gaines, Bonnie Kranz,
Adelbert Evans Curt DiCamilio, Rob Mitchell and Cecil.. Smart..
Also attending were James McAllister Planning Director and Jane
Warren Planning and 7,oni.ng Technician.
MINUTES of. the meeting held May 3,
presented
Mr. Sargent introduced item No. 1.
CONDT_TIONAI, USE PERMIT REQUEST
First Baptist Church of Clermont
INASMUCH I1VC ,
REQUEST: To operate a SHELTER HOME
1988 were approved as
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
shelter for abused and neglected children at the site of the old
Gables Restaurant immediately adjacent to the Christian Life
Center.
Mr. Sargent requested staff's recommendations.
Mr. McAllister informed the Commission that the home will consist
of between five (5) and ten (10) children all under the age of
18. One couple will act as the foster parents and will reside in
the house full time. No additions or reconstruction of the house
will be necessary other than interior remodeling and no other use
is planned for the property.
Mr. McAllister referred to the Zoning Code which requires one (1)
parking space for each bed in boarding houses. Mr. McAllister
suggested to apply this requirement to the applicants situation
would be unfair as the standard parking requirement for group
quarters (social services) is one (1) space per five (5) beds.
Insofar as no parking plan has been submitted, staff is of the
opinion that limited to ten (10) children, this use would not
create a parking problem as the applicant can make due with the
existing parking area immediately adjacent to the site.It must be
understood however that any increase in intensity of use, whether
through the taking in of more children or the utilization of part
of the building for other activities regardless of whether a
permitted use or not, will more than likely result in a parking
problem.
The request is consistent with the values and conventions of good
land use planning and as such, staff recommends approval with the
following conditions:
The Clermont Zoning Ordinance states that a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) may be granted only if the following conditions are
met:
1. The proposed use is desirable at the particular location.
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?, . The use wil]_ not be detrimental to the health, safety or
general. welfare of persons working or residing in the
vi,cin~.ty.
3, The proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions in the City codes for such use.
4. The Conditional use will not adversly affect the officially
adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City.
In granting a Conditional Use Permit the City may impose condi-
tions deemed necessary and desirable to protect the general
welfare in accordance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
CONDITIONS
Article IX of the City Zoning Ordinance provides that the
Conditional use Permit shall not become effective for any reason
unless and until the following events have occurred
1. Permittees shall have agreed to each and every condition by
properly executing and signing the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Such Conditional Use Permit executed as indicated shall have
been filed in the office of the City Manager within three
months of its approval by City Council. Upon expiration of
this period, the permit shall become null and void, and the
Permittees must apply for rehearing.
3. In the event of failure of the permittee to fulfill
development in substantial accordance with the plans as
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council; comply with the codes of the governmental agencies
having lawful and appropriate jurisdiction thereon; or meet
any of the terms of the Conditional Use permit, the permit
may be revoked after due public hearings before the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
CONDITIONS:
1. The property must be developed in substantial accordance
with an approved site plan.
2. If, at a future date, parking at this site proves inade-
quate, the applicant understands and agrees that the City
may require additional parking or rescind this Conditional
Use Permit.
3. No further expansion of the use or additions to this
facility shall be permitted except as approved by another
Conditional Use Permit.
4. All applicable rules and regulations shall be met, including
final site plan approval, landscaping, drainage, parking and
sign regulations, and all yard setbacks. All required
landscaping must be served with a permanent irrigation
system and must be properly maintained. The drainage and
stormwater retention requirements of the appropriate
regulatory agencies must be met, and approved by the City
Engineer. These areas must be properly maintained.
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5, This property may be used on1.y as a SHELTER HOME. No other
business operation may be conducted from this facility. This
Conditional iTSe Permit is not transferable to any other
business use; person or. corporation.
6. The final_ Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued until
each of the stated conditions has been met.
7. This permit shall expire if construction has not begun
within one year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit.
8. 7f any of the stated conditions are violated, the applicant
understands and agrees that the City Council may revoke this
Conditional Use Permit by resolution.
9. No more than ten (10) children under the age of 18 will be
permitted to occupy building along with one (1) foster
parent couple.
10. No other use will be permitted to operate from the building
other than a child abuse shelter. The building shall not
serve as an extention for other related activities.
11. All necessary licenses from any federal, state, or local
agency must be secured before an Occupational License can be
issued.
Mr. Roy Caldwell, President of Inasmuch, was present and stated
the shelter home would be used as a temporary shelter to assist
individuals in times of emergencies and also as a temporary
shelter for children whose cases are being determined by the
courts and awaiting permanent placement elsewhere. Mr. Caldwell
pointed out the maximum time a child would be allowed in the home
will be twenty-one (21} days.
Mr. Caldwell also pointed, upon approval from the City, the
project will proceed under the direction of HRS and will meet any
obligation concerning requirements and licensing necessary.
Christine Williams was present and spoke in favor of the project
stating there was only one other facility of this kind in the
County, which is located in Leesburg, and suggested there was a
definite need in the southern end of the County for this
facility.
Commission Member Smart stated his approval of the project and
expressed concern regarding Condition No. 9, which would limit
the number of children in the shelter.
Commission Member Evans questioned if the house parents would be
in the home on a 24 hours basis.
Mr. Caldwell stated that there will be around the clock
supervision at the shelter and also the provision of a back team
to assist the house parents if the needs arises.
Commission Member Smith expressed concern regarding the
verification of the qualifications of the in-house staff,
suggesting many of these children could present behavioral
problems and be in need of professional counseling.
Mr. Caldwell explained that the staff will be approved by HRS and
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r_hildr.en sent to the shelter will also be under the direction of
HRS.
Mr. Smith questioned the safety of the building and asked if a
sprinkler system would be place in the shelter.
Mr. Caldwel] stated a sprinkler system is not planned for the
shelter bttt pointed out that the home would have to be approved
by HRS and also inspected by the Lake County Building Department.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Cecil Smart to
recommend to the City Council approval of this request as
presented by staff, seconded by Mrs. Kranz.
Mr. Evans requested that the motion be amended to add that one
q~.:alified foster parent be in attendance at all times.
Mr. Smart would not accept the proposed amendment stating
the guidelines established by HRS would provide the proper
supervision.
There being further discussion the motion was approved by a 8-1
vote. Member Smith voting nay.
Mr. Sargent Introduced item No. 2.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
Rose Formato
REQUEST: To construct a triplex
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct
a triplex on the northeast corner of Bowman Street and Minnehaha
Avenue. Surrounding land uses consist primarily of either
duplex's or four-plex's with a single family dwelling located
immediately to the east.
Mr. McAllister advised the Commission that the site plan as
submitted neglects to indicate a required landscaped buffer
between the parking area and all public right-of-way and
adjoining properties. This issue has been addressed at the Site
Plan Review meeting of May 25, 1988 and the applicant's engineer
has been informed and will make the necessary changes to the
plan.
Mr. McAllister stated the proposed use is consistent with the
character of the neighborhood and would serve as the eastern
terminus of R-2 Zoning on Minnehaha Avenue.
Mrs. Majorie Morris and Mr. Robert Epps sent letters to staff
stating their opposition to this request. No other public
opposition to, or support of the project had been filed as of
this date.
Staff recommends approval of this request with the following
conditions:
The Clermont Zoning Ordinance states that a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) may be granted only if the following conditions are
met:
1. The proposed use is desirable at the particular location.
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?. The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or
general. welfare of. persons working or residing in the
vicinity.
3: The proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions in the City codes for such use.
4. The Conditional use will not adversely affect the officially
adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Article IX of the City Zoning Ordinance provides that the
Conditional use Permit shall not become effective for any reason
unless and until the following events have occurred
1. Permittees shall have agreed to each and every condition by
properly executing and signing the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Such Conditional Use Permit executed as indicated shall have
been filed in the office of the City Manager within three
months of its approval by City Council. Upon expiration of
this period, the permit shall become null and void, and the
permittees must apply for rehearing.
3. In the event of failure of the permittee to fulfill
development in substantial accordance with the plans as
submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council; comply with the codes of the governmental agencies
having lawful and appropriate jurisdiction thereon; or meet
any of the terms of the Conditional Use permit, the permit
may be revoked after due public hearings before the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
CONDITIONS
1. The property must be developed in substantial accordance
with an approved site plan.
2. If, at a future date, parking at this site proves inade-
quate, the applicant understands and agrees that the City
may require additional parking o.r rescind this Conditional
Use Permit.
3. No further expansion of the use or additions to this
facility shall be permitted except as approved by another
Conditional Use Permit.
4. All applicable rules and regulations shall be met, including
final site plan approval, landscaping, drainage, parking and
sign regulations, and all yard setbacks. All required
landscaping must be served with a permanent irrigation
system and must be properly maintained. The drainage and
stormwater retention requirements of the appropriate
regulatory agencies must be met, and approved by the City
Engineer. These areas must be properly maintained.
5. This property may be used only as a triplex only No
other business operation may be conducted from this
facility. This Conditional Use Permit is not transferable to
any other business use, person or corporation.
6. The final Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued until
each of the stated conditions has been met.
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7 . This permit shall expire if const~r:'~ct ~ `';~ fa-is n`?t begLin
w~_thin orie year of the date of this Conditional Use Permit.
8. If any of the stated conditions are violated, tha applicant.
iinder.stands and agrees that the City Council may revoke this
Conditional_ Use Permit by resoluta.on,
9. Clermont Landscape c~rdanance shal_1 be complied with.
Mr Rick McCoy, engineer f..or the project, was present and. stated
he was available to answer any question.
Mr- Smith expressed concern regarding the possible encroachment
of a ~.~se h.gher than a duplex a n the area . Mr.. Smith suggested
that even though the triplex is a conditional use in the R-2
area, caution should be exercised since this neighborhood does
abut the R-1-A, which is our most restricted residential.
After a brief discussion a motion was made to recommend to the
City Council approval of this request as presented by staff,
seonded by Debbie Gaines and approved by unanimous vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Smith requested
the City Council to
lake front. Mr.
Minneola has asked
Route" street. Mr.
Cities to work in
CR561.
that the Planning & Zoning Board encourage to
consider the realignment CR 561 away from the
Smith stated he was aware that the City of
to state and county to make CR 561 a "No Truck
Smith suggested now was the time for the two
harmony in considering the future course of
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Evans to
recommend to the City Council to agenda the consideration of the
future realignment of CR 561, seconded by Marily George and
approved by a 8-1 vote. Member Sargent voting nay, stating it
was his opinion that the proper course of action would be for
this matter to be addressed by the staffs of the two Cities first
and then referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
City Council.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
John N. Sargent
ATTEST:
Jane Warren
Planning & Zoning Technician
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