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05-19-1987 Workshop Meeting e e WORKSHOP MEETING May 19, 1987 A Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, May 19, 1987 in the City Hall Conference Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Council Member Dupee, Council Member Cole, and Mayor Pro Tem Turville. Council Member Huff was absent due to a prior commitment. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile. Also present were Buddy Oswalt and O.K. Armstrong. GRAND HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY Mayor Pool began the meeting by stating that he had spoken earlier in the day to Mr. Gene Langley concerning the right-of-way on Grand Highway, and that he would talk to the Council during the Workshop Meeting concerning this matter. The Conditional Use Permit request for the Church on Grand Highway had been tabled due to Condition Hll imposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission requiring dedication of additional right-of-way to allow for 100 total feet of right-of-way on Grand Highway. The Church and Mr. Langley who proposes to develop the property to the west, were concerned about this requirement. They questioned if the City could just take the right-of-way or if there would be any type of compensation involved. City Manager Saunders explained that under the Comprehensive Plan, Grand Highway was now designated a "collector street", which requires 80' of right-of-way. Currently the road has 60' of right-of-way, except in the area of the church, which City maps indicate has 66' of right-of-way. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that 100' of right-of-way would be needed to allow the upgrading of the road to "arterial" status. At the time, City Engineer Springstead con- curred with this recommendation. After much discussion, it was determined that Grand Highway should remain "collector" status, with 80' of right-of-way being sufficient. This would allow for four laning the road and turn lanes at some time in the future, if necessary. Under some further discussion, Mayor Pool questioned the practice of requiring, as a condition of a Conditional Use Permit, dedication of additional right-of-way. He stated that he felt that in some cases there should be compensation for right-of-way. At the completion of this discussion, Mr. O.K. Armstrong left the meeting. OSWALT PROPERTY PURCHASE City Manager Saunders stated that the main purpose of this meeting was to discuss the purchase of the Oswalt property located west of Twelfth Street and south of Highway 50 for future recreational purposes. Mr. Oswalt then described the property and presented the Council with a survey indicating that there were approximately 30 acres of property, 18.5 being usable of which about two acres were contained in the City's old borrow pit. He further explained that he had been offered $350,000 for the property, but if the City wanted to purchase it, he would be willing to work with them for a price of $350,000. After much discussion, all Council Members present indicated that this would be a good move by the City to purchase the property, and they directed City Manager Saunders and Finance Director Van Zile to begin work on methods of financing the property.. Mr. Oswalt stated that he felt the Council had given him a commitment on the property so he would cease negotiations with any other buyers at this point in time. e e WORKSHOP MEETING May 19, 1987 Page -2- City Manager Saunders stated that he would put this item on the agenda for a future Council Meeting and would start work immediately on methods of financing the purchase. After this discussion, Mr. Oswalt left the meeting. CONCESSION STAND REQUEST FOR JAYCEE BEACH City Manager Saunders stated that he had received a request from a Clermont resident asking permission to place a concession stand at Jaycee Beach for the summer which would sell a product similar to snow cones and other products. Mr. Saunders explained that he felt that this would be a bad practice to start at this point in time. The City's Beach House Concession worked out very well last year, and Mr. Saunders stated that he would prefer to continue operating it in the same manner. The Council concurred with Mr. Saunders. COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY The City Manager informed the Council that the original agreement when the library moved into the new building was for the City to maintain the exterior of the building, and the library to maintain the interior. The library is now having problems with the roof that was installed about one year ago and are asking the City to accept responsibility for the maintenance of the roof and dealing with the contractor involved. After some discussion, City Manager Saunders stated that he would get with City Attorney Baird to develop a new agreement with the Library stating exactly what the City and Library would be responsible for. CLARIFICATION AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Saunders stated that the last item on the agenda for the May 26th meeting would be a proposed clarification amendment to the Comprehen- sive Plan amendment made last fall regarding the Langley property. Mr. Langley had been under the impression that zero lot line patio homes were permitted under a PUD when that amendment was made. Mr. Saunders explained that the amendment specifically states "multi- family" which would be allowed in the area under a PUD with six units per acre or 8 units per acre on the north side of Grand High- way. Our definition of multi-family does not include zero lot line patio homes, which are actually single family, detached homes and fall under the regulations for single family homes with a maximum density of four units per acre. Under a provision of the Growth Management Law, certain corrective amendments can be made that do not fall within the twice a year rule for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The section of the law on this is not very specific as to what types of corrections can be made. Mr. Saunders stated that he would be contacting the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and the Department of Community Affairs to get their opinions of this type of correc- tive amendment. City Attorney Baird will also be giving his opinion on this type of amendment. e e Workshop Meeting May 19, 1987 Page -3- ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE POLICY Finance Director Van Zile explained that certain exclusions have been made by the City's insurance carrier to the Errors and Omissions Policy. It was further explained that to be covered currently, it would be necessary to carry two policies until the statute of limitations expired. Also explained were the costs and risks involved if not covered by the insurance. Mr. Van Zile and the City Manager recommended the double coverage with the new policy be issued by the League of Cities. The Council Members agreed that the City should not be without the coverage. ANNUAL PERMITS FOR BOAT LAUNCHING Mayor Pool asked if there was some way the City could issue annual permits for the boat ramp at Jaycee Beach and still keep the daily rate below that of people who hold an annual permit. City Manager Saunders stated he would investigate this matter and see if it would be a possibility for the future operation of the boat ramp. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. ~.~~ Attest: 1 e, CIty C erk