R-07-1553CITY OF CLERMONT
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GAS STATION AND
CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT /
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida at a meeting held November 6, 2007 recommended for approval of the
Conditional Use Permit to allow a gas station and convenience store within a Planned Unit
Development / C-2 General Commercial Zoning District at the following location:
LOCATION
Northeast corner of U.S. Highway 27 and John's Lake Road
The City Council deems it advisable in the interest of the general welfare of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida to grant this Conditional Use Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida that:
This application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a gas station and convenience store within
a Planned Unit Development / C-2 General Commercial Zoning District; be granted subject to
the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
Section 1 -General Conditions
1. The conditions as set forth in this Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be legally binding
upon any heirs, assigns and successors in title or interest.
2. No person, firm, corporation or entity shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove,
improve, move, convert, or demolish any building or structure, or alter the land in any
manner within the boundary of the project without first submitting necessary plans,
obtaining necessary approvals, and obtaining necessary permits in accordance with the
City of Clermont Land Development Regulations and those of other appropriate
jurisdictional entities.
3. No business can occupy any portion of the building unless the proposed business has
applied for and obtained a Local Business Tax Receipt from the Clermont City Clerk.
4. If any of the stated conditions are violated, the applicant understands and agrees that the
City Council may revoke this Conditional Use Permit by resolution.
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5. The Conditional Use Permit must be executed and processed through the office of the
City Manager within 90 days of its date of grant by the City Council or the permit shall
become null and void.
6. The applicant shall be required to submit a formal site plan for review and approval by
the City staff. The project shall be designed in substantial accordance with the plan
presented at the preliminary site review meetings and public hearings with the exception
of modifications necessary to comply with final CUP conditions.
7. This permit shall become null and void if substantial construction work has not begun
within two (2) years of the date the Conditional Use Permit is executed and signed by the
appropriate parties. Substantial construction work means the commencement and
continuous construction of required improvements ultimately finalized at completion.
8. An emergency generator shall be installed to allow continuous operation of the gas
station in the event of any power shortages.
Section 2 -Land Use
1. Permitted uses shall include a gas station with up to six (6) fuel islands for twelve (12)
fueling stations, and a convenience store.
Section 3 -Architectural Design
1. Architectural finish and elevations for the gas station/convenience store & car wash shall
be reviewed and approved by the site review staff prior to any development activity to
ensure aesthetic considerations are addressed.
2. The outparcel structures shall be architecturally compatible with the existing shopping
center design.
3. Architectural Design standards shall apply to all development on the site.
4. Facades and Exterior Walls:
a. Facades: The Architectural Elevations provided with the CUP application shall be
amended to reflect the architectural compatibility with the existing shopping center
design on all four sides of the structures. Amended plans shall be reviewed and approved
by the City's site review committee. All signage shall meet City codes and be permitted
separately.
b. The loading areas shall be properly screened from public view.
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c. All storage of pallets, cardboard boxes, and other materials shall be within a screened
enclosure.
d. Chain link fencing shall be prohibited.
5. Roofs:
a. Parapet walls or other design features shall be used to conceal flat roofs and rooftop
equipment such as HVAC units from public view from all sides of the building. Parapet
walls or other design features shall be constructed at a height above the tallest roof top
unit. A metal or other enclosure for roof top equipment does not constitute screening
from public view.
6. Materials and colors:
a. The exterior finish of all improvements shall be of high quality materials, including, but
not limited to, brick, stone, stucco and textured concrete masonry units. The finished
surface of exterior walls shall not include smooth-faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete
panels or prefabricated steel panels.
7. Signage:
a. Neon tubing and scrolling text message boards are prohibited.
8. Lighting:
a. The height of an outdoor lighting feature shall be a maximum of thirty feet.
b. Outdoor lighting poles shall be designed to aim light straight down and be enclosed in a
houseside shield and reflectors to prevent light from projecting in an upward or
horizontal direction. Sag lenses, convex lenses, and drop lenses shall be prohibited.
c. Neon tubing shall not be utilized for building trim or accent areas.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON THIS 27th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007.
Harold Turville, or
ATTEST:
Tracy oyd, City Cle