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APRIL 14, 1992
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday,
April 14, 1992 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members present: Mayor Pro Tem
Turville, Council Member Cole, Council Member Norquist, and Council Member
Ivey. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird,
Planning Director Harker, and Deputy City Clerk Whitlock and former Deputy City
Clerk Brandt.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was offered by Council Member Ivey followed by the repeating of The
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present.
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The minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 24, 1992 were approved as
presented.
CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT
Workshop Meeting
City Manager Saunders stated that if there were no objections or conflicts, he would
like to hold a Council Workshop at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Apri121, 1992 in the City
Hall Conference Room to review Strollo Architect's proposed bid documents for the
new Police Station and other items. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council to hold the Workshop.
YMCA Request
City Manager Saunders informed Council that the YMCA has requested to use the
Highlander Hut for $10 a day for about nine weeks for their Summer Day Camp this
summer (the same program and fee the Council approved last summer). The
Highlander Hut's normal fee for eight hours is $40.
9 2- 0 4 6 After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Turville
seconded by Council Member Ivev and unanimously carried approving
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Camp this summer at $10 per day.
Congressman Stearns
Mr. Saunders reminded Council that Congressman Stearns will be visiting City Hall
on Wednesday, April 15, 1992 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to answer questions from
citizens.
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COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT
Bike Path
Council Member Norquist reported that City Manager Saunders had sent a letter to the
County Commissioners requesting that a bike path be included in the road bid
specifications for Highway 561-A on the north side of Lake Minneola as Council
directed at the March 24 meeting. The County Commissioners, however, did not
include the suggested bike path in the road bid specifications.
COUNCIL MEMBER COLE'S REPORT
Possible House Condemnation
Council Member Cole asked to have a home evaluated on the corner of Scott and East
Desoto (West side of Scott) for possible condemnation.
MAYOR POOL'S REPORT
Storm Damage
Mayor Pool expressed thanks to City employees for a job well done in the cleanup of
the March 25 storm.
Recognition of Julie Brandt's Service
Mayor Pool presented Julie Brandt with a plaque for her distinguished service of more
than 10 years as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Clermont. The Council also
presented her with a watercolor painting and thanked her for her dedicated and loyal
assistance over the years.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Earth Week April 19-25, 1992
Mayor Pool encouraged all Clermont citizens to attend the Earth Day events scheduled
for Saturday, Apri125 at Jaycee Beach, including the "Cardboard Boat Race" . Mayor
Pool read the Proclamation which recogtizes the many threats to the environment,
proclaims April 19-25, 1992 as Earth Week in Clermont, encourages all citizens to
participate in Earth Day activities at Clermont's Jaycee Beach on Saturday, Apri125,
1992, and further encourages all citizens to increase their knowledge and awareness of
environmental concerns.
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VISITORS WITH BUSINESS
Resolution x#751, Pizzuti Equities, Inc.
Mayor Pool stated that Pizzuti Equities is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a
Planned Unit Development of a 173,000 sq. ft. shopping center. Mr. Ron Hensen of
Design Services Group stated the CUP for the shopping center is 95 % the same as the
CUP previously approved by the Council for the previous developer. Mr. Hensen
pointed out the differences between the previously approved CUP and the requested
CUP. The Department of Transportation has now approved a median cut on Highway
50 at the main entrance. The entrance onto Grand Highway will be aligned with
Almond Street, and Quincy's parking lot will be accessible from the shopping center
parking lot. The canopy of the center will be file instead of canvas, and design
changes have been made to Retail A and B with approximately the same square
footage. Resolution 751 was read by title only by Mayor Pool.
Public Hearin
Mr. Howard Barry asked how much more the building site will be expanded in regard
to fill material, how many trees were to be planted, the plan for the road between the
lakes, and the planned topography changes. Mr. Hensen responded that the fill dirt
presently in place will be spread and about one-third more fill dirt will be brought in.
The road between the lake and the pond will not exist when the fill work is done.
Trees will be planted in the parking area and along the rear perimeter, but the number
is not determined.
Susan Wood asked what the City plans were for the homes on the other side of Grand
Highway. Mayor Pool stated the area is currently zoned Residential, however it may
be changed to R3-A at some point in time.
Two letters were introduced by Mayor Pool that had been received regarding the
Resolution. Willie and Noreen Creech submitted a letter opposing the proposed
shopping center. Douglas McGrath (realtor for Grandview Apartments) submitted a
letter of support. Mayor Pool then closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Saunders stated that Planning and Zoning voted unanimously approving
the CUP. Mr. Saunders explained that the cost of signalization had been changed to
state the developer will pay a pro rata share instead of the entire cost. This was
changed because the DOT will not allow the signalization installed until the project is
completed and actual traffic counts are taken. Council Member Ivey asked who would
pay the rest of the signalization cost. Mr. Hensen answered that if the south side is
developed, then that development would pay a pro rata share. Council Member Ivey
asked if this could be added to the Resolution, and that the City is not to bear any
expense of a traffic light. City Manager Saunders stated language could be added to
Condition #7, Section 4 defining who will pay the pro rata share of signalization.
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City Manager Saunders stated the Planning and Zoning has also specified a maximum
of 50' spacing between for trees on the perimeter. Mr. Hensen stated that Condition
#12, Section 2 had required 200 trees per acre of slope area. Planning Director
Harker stated that language was changed to state that the Soil Conservation District
will advise on this matter.
Council Member Turville expressed concern that the site was a poor choice because of
the large retaining wall required to keep it out of the flood plain and the impending
traffic problems. He also expressed concern for the Grand Highway neighbors. He
stated he did not support this CUP or the previous CUP. Mayor Pool stated he had
not received any calls expressing concern and did not see anyone from the Grand
Highway neighborhood in the audience.
9 2 - 0~4 7 A motion was made by Council Member Cole seconded by Council
Member Ivev. and carried four to one by roll call vote with Council
Member Turville voting no to adopt Resolution 751 granting a Conditi-
onal Use Permit as amended to add to Condition #7 Section 4 language
that will define who will pay the pro rata share of signali7ation costs.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Neighborhood Center
Council Member Norquist asked to table this matter so he could attend a VFW
meeting next Thursday and discuss it with them.
9 2 - 0 4 s After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Cole
seconded by Council Member Ivey and unanimously carried to table the
Neighborhood Center Lease Agreement for Lot 4 Block 90 until the April
28. 1992 meeting.
Land Development Regulations
City Manager Saunders explained that the City has developed a Comprehensive Plan
over the last two or three years, and in line with it, a working draft of the Land
Development Regulations will soon be ready to review. Council Member Ivey stated
that the consensus of the Council Workshop on March 31 was to have a seven
member committee, including Planning Director Harker and City Manager Saunders.
He suggested instead that Mr. Harker and Mr. Saunders act as advisors and four
general citizen appointments be made in addition to a representative from the South
Lake Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and Planning and Zoning.
Council Member Turville was concerned that a balance be achieved and that citizens
that represent different aspects throughout the community are appointed. He
suggested that Oakley Seaver and Rose Mulholland be appointed.
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Council Member Ivey suggested that Don Bums and Lawson Wolfe be appointed to
the review committee.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Council Member Ivev
and seconded by Council Member Turville to appoint a Land Develop-
ment Regulations Citizen's Review Committee comprised of one member
each from the South Lake Development League the Chamber of
Commerce. Planning and Zoning and four general citizen appointments
with the Ci Manager and the Planning Director as advisors After
considerable discussion. Council Member Turville withdrew his second.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Council Member IveX
seconded by Council Member Cole and unanimously carried to appoint
a Land Development Regulations Citi en's Review Committee comprised
of residents of Clermont. one member each from the South Lake
Development League. the Chamber of Commerce the Chairman of the
PlanninP and Zoning. and four general citizen appointments with the
City Manager and the Planning Director as advisors.
Mayor Pool stated that the following Clermont residents had been nominated as
general citizen appointments to the Land Development Regulations Citizen's Review
Committee:
Oakley Seaver
Rose Mulholland
Don Burris
Lawson Wolfe
A motion was made by Council Member Turville seconded by Council
Member_ Cole. and unanimously carried that the nominations cease
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 244-M
Mayor Pool explained that Ordinance 244-M will increase the rate increase for
sanitation service. The increase is necessary because of an increase in tipping fees by
Lake County from $40 per ton to $65 per ton. The Ordinance had previously been
adopted last fall in anticipation of the County increase, but was placed on hold due to
the County's delay in adjusting their rates. City staff is working on ideas to help keep
the County costs down. The effective date of the Ordinance will likely be the first
meeting in May.
Mayor Pool read Ordinance 244-M by title only.
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92-051 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Ivev to introduce Ordinance 244-M.
Introduction of Ordinance 243-M
Mayor Pool explained that Mr. Dougherty is requesting a rezoning of property located
on the southeast corner of Disston and Almond (Lot 127 from R-3 to C-1 and Lots
12, 11 and west half of 10 from R-2 to R-3). Mr. Dougherty was not present for
comment. Mayor Pool read Ordinance 243-M by title only.
9 2 - 0 5 2 A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council
Member Norquist to introduce Ordinance 243-M.
Bid Award
City Manager Saunders explained that the City received four bids for a service crane,
but the apparent low bidder may not meet minimum specifications. Public Service
Director Davis has requested additional information. The bid award should be tabled
until the April 28, 1992 meeting.
9 2 - 0 5 3 A motion was made by Council Member Norquist seconded by Council
Member Ivev. and unanimously carried to table the service crane bid
award until the April 28. 1992 meeting.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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Robert A. Pool, Mayor
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