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07-24-1990 Regular Meeting• • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held Tuesday, July 24, 1990 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, Planning Director Harker and Deputy City Clerk Brandt. INVOCATION The Invocation was offered by Nilsa Whitehead followed by the repeating of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by all present. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 10, 1990 were approved as presented. REPORTS CITY MANAGER SAUNDERS' REPORT WORKSHOP MEETING As discussed at the previous workshop meeting, City Manager Saunders reminded the Council that the next Budget Workshop would be held Wednesday, August 1, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. LAKE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY The Council was informed that the next meeting of the Lake County Water Authority would be held at 5:30 on Wednesday, July 25, 1990, p.m. at their building in Tavares. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - CONTROL SPECIALISTS City Manager Saunders asked for Council approval to enter into a maintenance agreement with Control Specialists for servicing of the City's traffic signals. Terms of the contract were discussed at the Budget Workshop held July 17, 1990. 90-134 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CONTROL SPECIALISTS FOR SERVICING THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISIONS/MAPS City Manager Saunders asked Council approval to have Springstead Engineering, Inc. supply 36 - 38 maps required for the City's .. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -2- revised Comprehensive Plan at a cost of $3,800. The maps will be digitalized and computer generated. 90-135 After a brief discussion of the requirements, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPES, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO APPROPRIATE $3,800 FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAPS SUPPLIED BY SPRINGSTEAD ENGINEERING, INC. WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT At this point in the meeting, Council Member Turville asked for an update on the City's Water Line Replacement Project. City Manager Saunders stated the• project was 60$ completed. Major problems had been encountered with Wimmer Construction, the company installing the lines, and they were now on their fourth job supervisor and with him on the job things seemed to be working a little more smoothly. Mr. Saunders continued by stating that the company was presently working on the restoration of Minnehaha Avenue, which has caused a series of problems which were now being resolved. The new lines on Minnehaha Avenue have been pressure tested and the bacteriological tests performed, and as soon as the DER certification is received they can be placed into service. Pressure testing of Lakeview Avenue occurred on Friday. Mr. Saunders concluded by stating that weekly progress meetings were being held and the company's activities were being carefully monitored. COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST'S REPORT LAKE COUNTY RAILS TO TRAILS Council Member Norquist reported that he had met with Chuck Pula, Lake County Recretion Director, and the Rails to Trails linear park was closer to becoming a reality because the State Department of Natural Resources had verbally agreed to purchase the railroad and privately owned properties if the County would commit to developing it into a park. Mr. Norquist then asked the Council if the City would vomit to construction of the trail over a five year period of time because the County will make its decision in two weeks. Council Member Turville questioned if a dollar figure was available for the cost to develop one mile of the trail. Council Member Norquist stated that it would depend on what type of trail was built, so the actual cost would be whatever the Council chose to spend. Nilsa Whitehead, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board, asked if the City would still own the land it had purchased, if the State was going to buy the property. ® • CITYOF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -3- After a brief discussion, it was the 'consensus of Council to continue the dialogue at tomorrow's workshop meeting. At this point in the meeting, Mayor Pool welcomed Shane Lanier, a Boy Scout who is working on his Community Service badge, and waS present with his mother and sister. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS RESOLUTION # 672 -BRUCE STEWART, OPEN DOOR BAPTIST CHURCH REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONTINUED TEMPORARY OPERATION OF A CHURCH AT 1705 GRAND HIGHWAY No one from the church was present to present the request. City Manager Saunders then explained that the applicant was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a church on a temporary basis at 1705 South Grand Highway, and that the church had been operating at this location for the past six (6) months under a temporary Conditional Use Permit which expired June 6, 1990. It was further explained that the church had broken ground for its new building and planned to relocate to the permanent location north of the city in the near future, but needed additional time to complete their new structure. Mr. Saunders further stated that Staff feels the applicant will need a minimum of six (6) months to obtain the necessary plans and permits to begin construction, and recommended that the use not be extended for longer than twelve (12) months. It was also reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the request. 90-136 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #672 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO TEMPORARILY OPERATE A CHURCH AT 1705 GRAND HIGHWAY. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. RESOLUTION #673 Due to the nature of this request and the fact that no one was present to represent the applicant, City Manager Saunders asked that the item be placed at the end of the agenda to see if scaneone would be present. It was the consensus of Council to do so. .. ~ • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -4- RESOLUTION #675 - T. L. DAY, T. L. DAY PROPERTIES, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR COMBINED USE OF FIVE TOWNHOMES AND FIVE PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AT SW CORNER OF BROOME STREET & LAKE AVENUE City Manager Saunders explained that the applicant was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to accommodate a mixed use of five (5) townhomes in the upper level of the building, with the lower level being divided into basement/storage area and five (5) professional offices consisting of 520 square feet each located at the southwest corner of Broome Street and Lake Avenue. The developer, Terry Day, was present to answer any questions concerning the project. City Manager Saunders further stated that the Planning and Zoning CoQnmission and Staff recommend approval of this request subject to the conditions as stated in Resolution #675. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the request. It was mentioned that the topography of the site had been a concern, but this item was addressed with the use of retaining wal 1 s . 90-137 There being no further comments or discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #675 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE COMBINED USE OF FIVE TOWNHOMES AND FIVE PROFESSIONAL OFFICES TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROOME STREET AND LAKE AVENUE. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. RESOLUTION #674 - T. L. DAY, T. L. DAY PROPERTIES, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A THIRTY-EIGHT UNIT TOWNHOMB DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SW OF THE INTERSECTION OF GRAND HIGHWAY AND THE BLOXAM AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY City Manager Saunders pointed out the property on an aerial photograph and explained that the applicant was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 38 unit townhome development on portions of Lots 5 and 6, Block F, located west of the Bloxam Avenue right-of-way, south of Grand Highway and behind the single family homes located on Grand Highway. As Mr. Saunders discussed the proposed project, he indicated that the project would have an entrance from Grand Highway as well as Bloxam Avenue; and that the applicant was requesting a variance with the project for a 50' right-of-way for the internal streets, CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -5- • whereas, our code requires a 60' right-of-way. Mr. Saunders emphasized that streets would be built to city standards and specifications, but the right-of-way would be 10' less than required for standard city streets. Much discussion ensued concerning this variance, with Council Members Turville and Dupee expressing their concerns that a precedent not be set. City Attorney Baird stated that the 60' right-of-way was not needed because the internal streets were confined within the development and were not through streets. He f urther advised that the Council needed to ask themselves if this was the amount of right-of-way needed for this type of development, keeping in mind that the street width would remain the same. City Manager Saunders pointed out that the developer had the option to make the internal streets private with a 30' right-of-way, which could cause problems in the future if the streets were later taken over by the City. The 50' right-of-way is a compromise street plan. Mayor Pool called for comments from those present and no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed development. It was also pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval of this request subject to the conditions as stated in Resolution #674. 90-138 There being no further discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #674 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A THIRTY-EIGHT (38) UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF GRAND HIGHWAY AND THE BLOXAM AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY BY MAYOR POOL. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was explained that there was no new information concerning the proposed annexation of properties eas t of the City, the majority being the Fosgate property, as well as the Planned Unit Development request . 90-139 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE FOLLOWING: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 219-M, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 215-M, RESOLUTION #665, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 216-M, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 217-M, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 217-M, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 220-M, FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 223-M AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 221-M. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -6- It was the consensus of Council that City Manager Saunders contact any property owner whose property was contiguous to the present city limits to ask them if they might wish to proceed with their annexation and not wait until such time as the Fosgate property is annexed. City Manager Saunders stated that he would do so. NEW BUSINESS LEASE AGREEMENT City Manager Saunders asked that this item be tabled until the August 14, 1990 Council Meeting because the Ministerial Association was meeting later to discuss use of the building. 90-140 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE DISCUSSION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT UNTIL THE AUGUST 14, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING. AD VALOREM MILEAGE RATE Mayor Pool explained that under the Florida Statutes, the City was required to return to the property appraiser a proposed millage rate by August 3, 1990 and that the proposed millage could be lowered but not raised after that date. As previously discussed at our Budget Workshop, the Staff is proposing a .5 mill increase in the rate to 2.929 (up from 2.429). The Public Hearing concerning this rate will be September 18, 1990. 90-141 After a brief discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED SETTING THE PRELIMINARY AD VALOREM MILEAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT AT 2.929 MILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91. RESOLUTION #673 -ANGELICA JIMINEZ, SHRIMP BY THE POUND REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT IN THE C-1 DISTRICT AT 811 WEST HIGHWAY 50 Since no one was present to answer questions concerning this request, it was recommended by City Manager Saunders that this item be tabled until the August 14, 1990 Council Meeting because the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation differed from that of Staff . 90-142 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUPEE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NORQUIST AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO TABLE RESOLUTION #673 UNTIL THE AUGUST 14, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING. ~. CITY OF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -7- PUBLIC COMMENTS At this point in the meeting Mayor Pool called for any comments or questions from those present. Nilsa Whitehead expressed her. thoughts concerning a Letter to the Editor which appeared in the South Lake Press concerning the age restrictions placed on those who may go to Jaycee Beach without an adult being present. The sign states that no one under the age of twelve may be at the beach without an adult present. Mrs. Whitehead stated that she wished to commend the City Council and the City for taking this action. because she had been down to the beach, and as Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Board, she wanted it to be known that the City is not a babysitting service, and she was appalled at what she saw during the Fourth of July holiday. Mrs. Whitehead further stated that she had expressed her concerns to Julie and Wayne at what she had seen concerning unescorted minors ages four and five being dropped off. Mrs. Whitehead continued by stating that the City had done a great deal this year to provide supervised activities for the children of Clermont. Mayor Pool stated that the Letter to the Editor had made a point that there were no activities and asked what the hours were for the Summer Recreation Program. Mrs. Whitehead stated that the hours were from 8:00 a.m. to noon and that track was offered in the afternoon. All activities were free and adult supervised. City Manager Saunders stated that 117 children had signed up for the activities this year, which was the biggest group of children the City ever had participate in the summer program. Mrs. Whitehead then commented that she had two children ages ten and thirteen and would never allow them to go to the beach unaccompanied by an adult. Becky Lanier, who was present in the audience, stated that she for one would never swim alone and stressed the "buddy system" with the kids whenever she had them at the beach. She also stated that she was present at the beach when the young lady drowned and she had seen for herself the two children the young girl was with at the beach go down to the beach many times before unsupervised. • • CITYOF CLERMONT 1VIINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1990 PAGE -8- Mrs. Lanier continued by stating that last year she had picked up the two boys the young girl was with and taken them down to the beach, watched them herself, and then took them home because she did not like the children to be down at the beach without a parent. The little girl who drowned was swimming all alone. Mrs. Lanier also stated that she watched her (the young girl) on a float and never realized that she was there with no adult to watch her, and the life guards cannot do that, that is not their job. They are there to see someone who is in trouble. If that little girl jumped off the dock and hit her head, then they (the life guards) cannot watch everyone of the kids and they don't know them by name. A mom or parent knows her or his child's name and can be looking for their kids out in the water. Mayor Pool stated that it was a tragedy that this happened and then emphasized that it is very important to have parental supervision at the beach. He reiterated that the City was not banning children from the beach, but had to start somewhere. There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Rober A. Pool, Mayor Attest: s E. Va e, City Clerk