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05-23-1991 Regular Meeting• CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, April 23, 1991 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pool with the following Council Members in attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Turville, Council Member Norquist, Council Member Cole and Council Member Dupee. Other City Officials present were City Manager Saunders, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Van Zile, and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by City Manager Saunders followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 1991 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT PENSION BOARD MEETING It was reported that if there were no objections, a quarterly meeting of the Pension Board would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 1991, just prior to the regularly scheduled Council Meeting. It was the consensus of Council to hold the meeting at that time. WORKSHOP MEETING City Manager Saunders stated that there were three weeks between Council Meetings and he would like to hold a Workshop on Tuesday, May 7, 1991, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room if there were no objections. It was the consensus of Council to hold the Workshop at that time. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS BOB WADE - RESOLUTION #709 City Manager Saunders explained that Mr. Wade was requesting an amendment to his Conditional Use Permit for the fill project to allow the erection of an additional billboard just east of Quincy's Restaurant. Mr. Saunders further explained that Staff was recommending denial of the request based on the policies placed in our Comprehensive Plan which do not allow any new billboards to be erected within the city limits. It was also stated that the City does realize that the Comprehensive Plan has not been formally adopted because it is still under review by the DCA, however, the Staff was taking the position to deny the request based upon our anticipation of the plan being approved as written. • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES APRIL 23, 1991 PAGE -2- It was pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with the condition that the billboard be removed upon the issuance of a development permit for the site. Mr. Saunders continued that Staff agreed with this condition in the event the Council decided to amend the CUP to allow the billboards along Highway 50. It was also pointed out that several of the conditions under the existing CUP have not been met and perhaps they should be addressed before any amendments were made allowing an additional sign. Mr. Wade then appeared before Council and stated that he felt they were in compliance with the Conditional Use Permit and the existing sign, which has been in place for eight years, should be treated separately from the additional sign being requested. Mr. Wade also stated that he felt he should not have to remove the existing sign at the time of development. Mayor Pool then read Resolution #709 by title only and called for comments from those present. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the request. Under Council discussion, Council Member Turville spoke against the request and listed those conditions on the existing Conditional Use Permit which have not been met. Council Member Turville stated that he believed no action should be taken on the amendment until the site is in compliance. Much discussion ensued concerning the amount of fill placed on the site, which was one of the non-compliance items mentioned by Mr. Turville. It was pointed out that it appears too much fill has been placed on the site as compared to the approved site plan. On March 21, 1991 the City Engineer requested that as-built drawings indicating the finished grade be furnished, but they still have not been received. Mr. Wade stated that Ben Blackburn was in the process of surveying for the as-builts, and that they would be furnished as soon as the work is completed. Other items of non-compliance discussed included the fact that the density reports were not submitted when due and the hydro mulch on top of the excavation site did not grow and needed to be redone because blowing dirt has been a continual problem for the residents living near the site. Also discussed was the fact that when the haul road was constructed, the swales and ditch blocks to stop washouts were graded out and never repaired. After considerable discussion of the problems at the site, City Manager Saunders suggested the following wording to be added to the Conditional Use Permit: "The existing billboard may remain, but must be removed at the time of the issuance of a development permit for the site. An additional billboard may be constructed only after all conditions of the existing Conditional Use Permit have been mat and final site approval. Sign must be constructed in accordance with all sign regulations. This billboard must be removed upon issuance of a development permit for the site". CITYOF CLERMONT MINiJTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 PAGE -3- Mr. Wade then stated that he did not feel this was fair and asked for compensation for the existing sign, which has been on the site for eight years. 91-061 After some further discussion of the signs, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND FAILED BY A THREE TO TWO ROLL CALL VOTE WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS NOROUIST, COLE AND MAYOR POOL VOTING NAY, TO AMEND RESOLUTION #709 TO UTILIZE THE LANGUAGE SUGGESTED BY CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS. 91-062 After further brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RESOLUTION 709 AS AMENDED TO CLARIFY CONDITION #2 BY THE ADDITION OF THE WORDS "PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIGN". THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. In conclusion, it was stated that the existing sign will be addressed at the time of final compliance to the Conditional Use Permit. ARLENE FEARING - RESOLUTION #710 City Manager Saunders explained that Mrs. Fearing was previously granted a Conditional Use Permit for a four unit townhome development at 1796 Bloxam Avenue. The Conditional Use Permit will expire next month and she is requesting a one year extension of the CUP in order to proceed with the project. It was further reported that no changes are proposed to the conditions as stated in the original CUP, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the one year extension. Mayor Pool read the Resolution by title only and called for comments from those present. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the requested time extension. 91-063 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #710 GRANTING A ONE YEAR ERTENSION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE FOUR UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 1796 BLOXAM AVENUE. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. ROBERT AND JANINE BIDDER - VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE ON 90' LOT WHEREAS 100' IS REQIIIRED Mayor Pool explained that the applicants were granted the same variance last year for the construction of a single family home on a 90 foot lot where 100 feet is required. However, variances expire if construction is not begun within one year. Mr. and Mrs. Kidder were present to request the variance and answer questions. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present. Viola Work who lives at 168 East Lakeshore Drive stated that she had no objections to the requested variance if the City could carefully monitor the construction of the driveway so as not to cause any further runoff to her property. ® • CITY OF CLERMONT MII~TUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 PAGE -4- Mrs. Work, with assistance from son, explained that her home was located at the corner of Drew Avenue and Lakeshore Drive and the water running through the yards from the driveways located above the home caused a severe runoff problem in her yard at the base of the hill. Mrs. Work also asked if someone from the City could come and look at the problem to see if something could be done to alleviate the problem. City Manager Saunders stated that he would send a staff member to assess the situation. Council Member Dupee stated that she had received word from Mrs. Thompson, a neighbor to the proposed project, that she had no objections to the request. 91-064 After a brief discussion of the runoff problem, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO GRANT THE LOT WIDTH VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME ON A 90' LOT WHEREBY 100' ARE REQUIRED FOR 1650 DREW AVENUE. POLICE STATION EXPANSION City Manager Saunders reported that after careful deliberation and a ten page addendum to the contract, which was prepared by City Attorney Baird, a final contract agreement had been reached with Strollo Architects, Inc. in the amount of $38,500. 91-065 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO THE CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,500 WITH STROLLO ARCHITECTS, INC. RECIPROCAL FEE WAIVER AGREEMENT - FDOT City Manager Saunders explained that numerous municipalities had lodged complaints concerning the format of the proposed agreement, and the Department of Transportation is in the process of rewriting the agreement. Mr. Saunders then requested that the item be removed from the agenda. 91-066 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROIIIST. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO WITHDRAW THE FDOT AGREEMENT FOR THE AGENDA. NEW BIISINESS PROPERTY PURCHASE It was explained that at the request of Mayor Pool, this item was placed on the agenda for discussion of the possible purchase of Marino Thomas' property located south of Bloxam Avenue and across the street from Bishop Field. CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 PAGE -5- • Mayor Pool began the discussion by stating that he had spoken with Fire Chief Carle Bishop who favored the site as the future location of a fire station. Council Member Norquist also expressed his interest in the site. In contrast, Council Members Dupee and Turville stated that they believed a further study of the City's needs should be performed and a more central site acquired. Council Member Turville stated that he believed the property would make a good site for parking for Bishop Field, but was not a good site for a fire station because of its close proximity to the busy intersection of East Avenue and Highway 50. 91-067 Much discussion ensued concerning the pros and cons of the site, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE TO TABLE FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE PURCHASE OF THIS PARTICULAR SITE UNTIL MORE RESEARCH IS DONE TO DETERMINE THE CITY'S NEEDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE SITES. THIS MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. 91-068 After some further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE. SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NOROUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED DIRECTING THE CITY STAFF TO LOOK AT THE FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW FIRE STATION, THE CITY'S FUTURE NEEDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE SITES TO BE CONSIDERED WITH MR. THOMAS' PROPERTY. LEASE AGREEMENT - SPRAYFIELD City Manager Saunders reported that the lease agreement to Richard Langley for the sprayfield property will expire April 30, 1991, and he does have the option to renew the agreement under the same terms for an additional year. However, as of this time, Mr. Langley has not indicated whether or not he wishes to exercise that option. It was pointed out that Mr. Langley, who is a State Senator, has been in Tallahassee for the current legislative session. 91-069 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO RENEW MR. LANGLEY' S LEASE FOR THE SPRAYFIELD IF HE NOTIFIES THE CITY OF HIS INTENT BY APRIL 30. 1991. Lindi Phillips who was present in the audience and lives next to the sprayfield site expressed her annoyance with a rattling tin roof on a shed that Mr. Langley has built on the site to store hay. She also stated that she has requested from the DER that the permit for composting be stopped and that an investigation of the old dump site be conducted. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Ivey, who was also present in the audience, stated that he thought his request for a Conditional Use Permit was scheduled for tonight's meeting. City Manager Saunders stated that due to legal advertising requirements, the hearing was scheduled for the next Council Meeting and that Mr. Ivey was sent a letter noting the change. Mr. Ivey stated that he did receive the letter and must have read it incorrectly. ® • CITY OF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 PAGE -6- Terri Coole, representing Park Pals, Inc., stated that $13,500 had been pledged to the Children's Playground to be built at the Palatlakaha Recreation area. She also stated the architect who will design the park would be in Clermont on May 21, 1991 and he would be meeting with all the students of Clermont and Minneola Elementary Schools on May 22nd to receive input into the type of playground they want built. There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Robert A. oo , Mayor Attest: E. Va ile, City Clerk