05-19-1987 Workshop Meeting
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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.
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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.
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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.
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