05-27-1980 Regular Meeting
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 27, 1980. The meet-
ing was called to order by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
with the following Councilmen in attendance: Carlisle Byrd,
Lester Cole, and Dennis Thomas. Other City Officials present were
City Manager Forbes, City Attorney Baird, Finance Director Saunders
and City Clerk Rozar.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating
of the pledge of allegiance by all present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 13, 1980 were approved
as presented.
VARIANCE REQUEST: Margaree Subdivision
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The City Council acting as a Board of Adjustment, considered
a request by Bob Hester in order to construct roadside swales
on the streets of the proposed Margaree Gardens Subdivision,
whereas curb and gutter streets are required. Mr. Hester
stated that this land is well suited for swales since it has
excellent percolating soils, and being relatively flat will
not cause accelerated runoff and erosion that could occur
with parcels of extreme elevation variations. He stated
further that this practice assists in the protection of our
clean water. Mr. John Springstead, City Engineer recommended
that the City should adhere to the Code of Ordinances, and
stated that roadside swales often introduce several main-
tenance problems. Maintenance of swales is difficult to
control since the construction and grading of individual lots
often damage the swales, and driveway culverts must be set
properly to conform to the drainage design. The overall
appearance of a street with swales is affected more by
different degrees of homeowner maintenance than on a curbed
street. Mr. Hester stated that this subdivision would be
of such caliber and have such strict covenants governing
the maintenance of swales that the above problems would not
be a factor. Mr. Springstead stated that swales can be
successful if constructed and maintained properly. It was
recommended that the Subdivision Ordinance be reviewed con-
cerning swales as well as curb and gutter streets to provide
parameters for the construction of swales, at the City's
option. It was determined there was no particular hardship
warranting a variance, however, there is sufficient evidence
that swales can be adapted efficiently and should be presented
to the Planning and zoning Commission for consideration.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE REQUEST BE TABLED UNTIL
THE NEXT MEETING AND REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION FOR STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 151- 161 East Minnehaha Avenue
Lake Highlands Nursing Home
City Manager Forbes spoke concerning the conditional use
permit, stating the Nursing Home had revised their site
plans as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and had met the specifications proposed by them. He rec-
ommended the request be approved,with eight (8) conditions
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that must be followed, outlined by the Planning and
Zoning Commission as listed:
1. Parking: The grass parking to the South of this
development will be paved within 180 days if de-
termined by the City Council at a later date, that
the intensive use of these parking areas require
paved parking. Any work on property zoned R-l-A
must conform to the City's Zoning Ordinances.
2. A Sidewalk must be constructed to City standards
by the owner around the entire Nursing Home.
3. All applicable Regulations and Ordinances be met.
4. The use not be expanded except with a Conditional
Use Permit.
5. All conditions prior to the issuance of a Certi-
ficate of Occupancy.
6. Since the proposed building is very close to or
attached to the existing buildings, the existing
facilities must conform to the standards of the
Fire + Life Safety Portions of the Southern Standard
Building Code.
7. The present building be facelifted as shown on the
Architect's Conceptual Plans.
8. The visual appearance of the Shed to the South of
the property be upgraded in appearance.
Mr. Herbert Rogers spoke relating the desire of the Nursing
80-81 Home for the permit. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT
THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED.
VARIANCE: 1728 Nita Place, Mr. Vernon Gill
City Manager Forbes explained the request for approval to
locate a house at the seventy foot building line, whereas
100' is required. He commented the lot size meets the re-
quirements for the zoning Ordinance, and a home could be
placed farther back on the lot to meet the zoning setback
requirements, however, this would require the home to be
placed closer to the canal, and would not conform to the
City's flood regulations. It would not be possible for a
home to meet these requirements if it were placed farther
back on the lot, and many other lakefront owners have
received variances for these same reasons. Mrs. Boyd stated
her only opposition would be the encroachment of any lot
on Point Place. She stated Lakeshore Drive would be the
only access to the lot because Nita Place is a private drive.
80-82 After much discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
THAT THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE DETERMINATION OF
THE LEGAL ACCESS OF THE PROPERTY BY NITA PLACE.
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VARIANCE REQUEST: 220 Disston Street, Mr. Jerry Meilan
80-83
A request was received from Mr. Jerry Meilan for the
construction of a screened room that would penetrate
5' 6" into the re quired 25' rear yard setback. After
some discussion, A MOTION.WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
TO GRANT THE VARIANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 206-C
80-84
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City Manager Forbes gave a brief summary of the history
of this ordinance, explaining the transition zones and
the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mr. Jim Adamson of Blue Goose Growers presented the
views of that company requesting the area encompassing
their property be zoned M-l. After extensive discussion,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO AMEND ORDINANCE
NO. 206-C TO ZONE THE PROPERTY UTILIZED BY BLUE GOOSE
FROM R-3 TO M-l.
A request was made by Bell Ceramics to postpone any action
concerning that property until the second meeting in June.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN BYRD, SECONDED BY MAYOR
SMOAK AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE HEARING BE CONTINUED
UNTIL THE DATE REQUESTED BY BELL CERAMICS AND THAT THE
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 206-C BE TABLED UNTIL THE SAME DATE.
ORDINANCE NO. 208-C, FINAL READING AND ADOPTION
80-86
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80-88
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City Manager Forbes explained this Ordinance and recommended
changes as listed in his May 23, 1980 memo. After extensive
discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNAN-
IMOUSLY CARRIED THAT A MOBILE HOME PARK BE REQUIRED TO
ENCOMPASS AT LEAST A TEN (10) ACRE PARCEL OF LAND.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT SHOPPING CENTERS BE DEFINED
AS ANY GROUP OF FIVE OR MORE BUSINESSES WITH SHARED PARKING
OR IN WHICH THE TOTAL LAND AREA OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXCEEDS
FIVE ACRES.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR SMOAK, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT, UNDER CONDITIONAL USES
IN THE C-2 ZONE, AGRICULTURALLY RELATED BUSINESSES BE INCLUDED.
Ordinance No. 208-C was read by Title only and a MOTION WAS
MADE BY COUNCILMAN THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE
TO ADOPT THIS ORDINANCE AS AMENDED AS STATED IN THE CITY
MANAGER'S ZONING AND SIGN ORDINANCE MEMO, DATED MAY 23, 1980
WITH THE ABOVE CHANGES. COUNCILMAN BYRD VOTING AYE AND
MAYOR SMOAK VOTING AYE, THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CRIME CLEARANCE
The City Manager stated the Uniform Crime Report for the
month of April shows the City's clearance rate for crimes
at 60% and the recovery of stolen property at 80% for the
month. He commended Chief Tyndal and the Police Department
for their outstanding job performance.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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Mayor Smoak recognized the candadites for the Council Seat
to be filled at the Special Election of June 10, 1980. He
recommended a factual presentation be published in a local
newspaper of the position the Council has officially taken
stating the facts considered in making this decision regard-
ing the Marshland Alternative. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN BYRD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN COLE AND UNANIMOUSLY CAR-
RIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER PREPARE A PRESENTATION FOR THE
PRESS SUMMARIZING THE FACTS CONSIDERED IN THE CITY COUNCIL'S
DECISION IN PURSUING THE MARSHLAND ALTERNATIVE FOR EFFLUENT
DISPOSAL.
Mayor Smoak also requested the prevailing candidate be sworn
in the night of the Town Hall Meeting if possible.
COUNCILMAN BYRD
Councilman Byrd stated our legislative representatives
should be notified of our concern for the completion of the
widening of highway 50 and other persons that could persuade
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COUNCILMAN THOMAS
Councilman Thomas commended the swim program and their
efforts.
ORDINANCE NO. l26-M - VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
80-91
Mayor Smoak related the request that Richard Swann submitted
for annexing property located just south of the Lakeview
Hills Subdivision. Since the owners have now filed appli-
cations to rezone the abutting properties to single family,
they now wish to proceed with the annexation. After dis-
cussion, it was clarified that annexing this property would
have no effect on whether the county or city will rezone it.
THE ORDINANCE WAS READ BY TITLE ONLY AND INTRODUCED BY MAYOR
SMOAK FOR FIRST READING.
COMPUTER PURCHASE
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Mayor Smoak spoke, relating the need for the computer and
conveying the investigation of the Finance Director in
making a decision on the NCR 8150... After some discussion,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN COLE, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
THOMAS AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ACCEPT NCR'S
PROPOSAL FOR AN NCR 8150 MINI-COMPUTER.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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ANDRA O. ROZA, ITY CLERK
CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 1980
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CLAUDE E. SMOAK, JR. - MAYOR