04-13-1982 Regular Meeting
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April la, 1982
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held on April 13, 1982 in the Council Chambers. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hoskinson, with the following
Councilmen in attendance: Michael Conley, Robert Pool, Dennis Thomas
and Hal Turville. Other City Officials present were: City Manager
George Forbes, City Attorney Baird, and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Thomas, followed by repeat-
ing of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
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A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Conley
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the March 23, 1982 I
meeting be approved as presented.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY CLERK
City Manager Forbes recognized the City Clerk's election to
the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of City Clerks.
LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES
City Manager Forbes urged Council to attend the Lake County
League of Cities meeting which will be held on Wednesday,
April 21, 1982. The meeting will be hosted by the City of
Leesburg.
CITY WATER SYSTEM
City Manager Forbes reported that a letter had been received
from the DER regarding two deficiencies noted during a sani-
tary survey of our water system. He explained that the City
Engineer is in the process of preparing specifications and
obtaining bids for the abandonment of the Highland, Bloxain
and Lake Avenue wells. These wells are'scheduled to be abandoned
by the end of this year. Bids are also being prepared for the
the removal of the Lake Avenue water tank.
BUILDING INSPECTION
City Manager Forbes informed Council that Howard Blair, inspector
for the City water system improvements and employed by the City
Engineer, will be conducting building inspections in the absence
of Harvey Nagel. Mr. Nagel will be on vacation until April 26.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Manager Forbes stated that the Chamber of Commerce Director
has requested that a sign be erected designating the locale 6f
the Chamber. Council consensus was that the City Manager pursue
the matter with the director of the Chamber of Commerce.
VILLAGE SQUARE CELEBRATION
City Manager Forbes reported that the Village Square Association
is planning their annual Community Day Celebration for Saturday,
May 8, 1982 from 9 O"Clock A.M. to 3 O'Clock P.M. This year
they are requesting to have Montrose Street closed between .
Seventh Street and West Avenue for the celebration. Council
consensus was that Eighth Street should not be blocked for
the entire day, but the remainder of Montrose Street would
be feasible to close.
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BOAT DOCKS AND SWIM PIERS
City Manager Forbes stated that the Parks and Recreation Board
are considering the suggestion of a Public Boat Dock on Lake
Winona and will present recommendations to the Council. The
City's liability insurance carrier, Aetna Insurance Company,
and the DER have been contacted in regard to the liability
risk and feasibility of constructing the boat dock and swim
pier as suggested by City residents.
COUNCILMAN CONLEY'S REPORT
Councilman Conley inquired why the turn signals are not warking
on the traffic lights on Highway 50. City Manager Forbes stated
that the Department of Transportation has not installed the
sensory loops that control the turn signals and the lig~ts are
on manual time controls until the loops are installed. Mr. Forbes
stated he will inquire of the DOT when they will be installed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: South Lake Memorial Hospital; 853 Seventh St.
The hospital has requested that a Conditional Use Permit be
granted for this property to allow its use as professional
offices in order to aid in recruiting physicians to Clermont.
The R-3 Professional/Residential District allows single and
multiple family residences as permitted uses. Professional
offices are allowed only by a Conditional Use Pemrit. A
CUP is required to ensure that the office will be compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood.
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After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS TO GRANT THE CUP' AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
REQUIRED PARKING TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS TO GRANT THE CUP AS STATED
BELOW AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 395 WHICH FORMALIZES THE GRANTING
OF PERMISSION IN ORDER THAT PERMITS MAY BE OBTAINED IMMEDIATELY:
Councilman Pool, aye; Mayor Hoskinson, aye; Councilman Conley,
aye; Councilman Th.omas, aye; and Councilman Turville, aye.
CONDITIONS OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
1. The Conditional Use Permit must be reviewed by the City
Council on or before July.31, 1982, or it will automatically
expire on that date.
2. One parking space of permeable construction for each 200
square feet of floor space shall be provided at the site
(as required by the City Zoning Ordinance) within thirty
days of the date of this Conditional Use Permit. No parking
shall be permitted on Juniata or Seventh Streets.
3. If, at a future date, the parking at this location proves
inadequate, the applicant understands and.agrees that the
Ci ty may require more parking space' or res:c:ind .this .;
Conditional Use Permit.
4. No further expansion of the use or additions to the building
shall be permitted except as approved by an additional
Conditional Use Permit.
5. All applicable rules and regulations must be met, including
final site plan approval and landscaping to be completed
with the completion of parking. (See item 2 above)
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONT'D.
6. This property shall be used only for physicians' offices
or for hospital personnel. No other business operation
can be conducted from the building. This Conditional
Use Permit is not transferable to any other business use
or corporation.
7. Only a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for this use
shall be issued until July 31, 1982. This issuance of
a final Certificate of Occupancy is contingent on the City
landscaping and parking regulations being met, and upon
City Council review.
VARIANCE: Sign Ordinance Variance, Marino Thomas; Highway 50
Mr. Marino Thomas appeared before Council requesting that he
be allowed to construct an off-site sign with an area of 200
square feet, whereas, the maximum square footage allowed is
64 square feet. If the sign was least 1000 feet from other
off-site billboard signs the size of the proposed sign would
not require a variance.
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After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY AND CARRIED BY A 4-1 VOTE
THAT THE SIGN VARIANCE BE GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
COUNCILMAN TURVILLE VOTED AGAINST GRANTING THE VARIANCE, STATING
THAT THE CITY SHOULD COMPLY WITH THE STRICT REGULATIONS THAT
WERE FORMULATED INTO THE SIGN ORDINANCE.
CLERMONT HOTEL
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Mr. Nick Buttitta appeared before Council requesting that he
be allowed thirty days to formulate plans for the facilitation
of the Clermont Hotel. He is planning to lease the hotel to
persons who would use the building as an Elderly Congregate
Living Quarters. After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CONLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND CARRIED
BY A 4~1 VOTE TO ALLOW MR. BUTTITTA THIRTY DAYS TO PRESENT
CONCRETE PLANS FOR THE FACILITATION OF THE CLERMONT HOTEL.
Mayor Hoskinson voted against the thirty day extension, stating
he wou1d like to see more positive action taken as far as
Council and Mr. Buttitta are concerned.
ORDINANCE NO. 223-C: Amendment to Chapter 23, Traffic
Councilman Thomas introduced Ordinance No. 223-C for first
reading. The ordinance was read by title only.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
The Council discussed the possible purchase of Lots 9 and 10,
Block 76 with regard to its location and value in relation to
other City property.
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After discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CONLEY,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN POOL AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE
CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY
OWNER FOR A SELLING PRICE THAT WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TO BOTH
THE CITY AND THE OWNER, AND REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL.
MANHOLE REHABILITATION
City Manager Forbes reported that Utility Director, Preston Davis
and the City Engineer have recommended that three additional
manholes be added to our rehabilitation project. The Altair
Company stated that they are willing to repair the additional
manholes ~t our present contract price. This would make the
total cost of repairs be $ll,322.30.
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MANHOLE REHABILITATION CONT'D.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN POOL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT ALTAIR BE AUTHORIZED TO
REPAIR THREE ADDITIONAL MANHOLES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
$11,322.30
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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ame M. Hoskinson, Mayor