06-28-1977 Regular Meeting
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 28, 1977. The meeting was called to order
at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A. Byrd,Jr., with the following members
present: Councilmen Blackburn, Schroedel, and Honey. Other officials present
were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, City Clerk Carroll, Finance
Director Sanchez, Public Works Director Smythe, Building Official Nagel" and
Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Ms. Maureen Hurd, and the Messrs.
Searles, Matthews, Czech, Grose, Bailey, Johnstone, Henn and Zentora.
The invocation was offered by Mr. Smythe, followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 21, 1977 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VARIANCE REQUESTS
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request
by Robert Johnstone for a Variance to Section 26-20 (E) (2)
(URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT-SIDE YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning
Ordinance in order to construct a Carport Addition on his
Property described as;
W 100' of Lot 345
Clermont Heights;
Lot 8A less 12' in
Block 1 of Riviera Heights
Mr. Johnstone appeared before Council in support of his request,
advising that due to an existing 6 foot elevation above grade
level, a wider than standard carport is required to allow entrance
and exit from vehicle, but in order to do $0, there would be a penetration of
side yard setback 1'4" on grade level. Council was in agreement
with the request, and there being no one present who voiced
objection, motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by
Councilman Schroedel and carried that the request be granted.
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request
by Roy L. Grose,Jr., for a Variance to Section 26-22 (E) (2)
(MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - SIDE YARD SETBACKS) of the
Zoning Ordinance in order to construct an addition to his residence
located at 777 East Minnehaha Avenue (Lot 5 in Oakview Subdivision).
Mr. Grose appeared before Council in support of his request, advising
he had need of a carport and Florida Room, and in order to accomplish
this it would be necessary to penetrate 21 into the west side yard
setback for the carport and to enclose an existing paved patio on
the east side for the Florida Room, a Variance of 4 feet would be
necessary inasmuch as the patio presently penetrated into the side-
yard setback by that amount. Mr. Grose further advised of ample
space remaining between the existing patio and lot line to allow
for maintenance. There was no one present who voiced objection to
the request. Motion was then made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded
by Councilman Honey and carried that the request be granted.
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered a request by
Robert Thompson for a Variance to Section 26-21 (E) (2) (URBAN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - SIDE YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance
in order to place a Utility Building on his property described as:
Lot 10, Block 2,
Minnehaha Estates
In the absence of Mr. Thompson, City Manager Tiffany advised the request
was for an allowable penetration into the side yard setback of 6~'; That
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prior to the annexation of Minnehaha Estates into the City, during
J which time the residence now occupied by Mr. Thompson had been
constructed, the rear yard setback requirement had only been 10 feet,
and because of this limitation in the rear yard, he desired to place
it in the side yard, which required a variance. There was no one
present who voiced objection to the request. Following Council's
apprisal that the property was enclosed with fencing, motion was
made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman Honey and
carried that the request be granted provided the building is placed
so as to provide ample space between the building and fence for grass
maintenance.
CUP REQUEST: THOMAS F. MCCOY dba STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY
City Manager Tiffany advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission,
meeting in Regular Meeting on June 7, 1977 had considered the request
for a CUP to allow living quarters sufficient to support the operation
of an insurance office at 635 Highway 50, and had recommended unan-
imously that it be granted subject to the following conditions:
(1) That the use not be expanded except with
a CUP permit granted by the City Council
(2) That the building conform to building code
requirements
(3) That the living quarters shall be an integral
part of the principal business structure and
secondary to the business operation
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Schroedel and carried that the P & Z Commission's recommendation
be accepted. Councilman Blackburn thereupon offered and moved the
adoption of A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
FLORIDA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW LIVING QUARTERS
IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Honey and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read by City Clerk
Carroll, by title only, and the Number 298 assigned to it.
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Councilman Schroedel advised that, at the request of Mayor Smoak, he
had inquired of the Library as to the availability of various materials
that would be helpful to William Dailey in a research project for the
"208" Planning Corrmittee, and that they had immediately responded with
the obtaining of materials from several sources, and would be in receipt
of still more that has been ordered.
ANIMAL COMPLAINT
Councilman Honey reported on complaints received from residents in the
Minnehaha Estates Subdivision area regarding a large dog which continued
J to run at large in the area, menacing the residents. The matterwas
referred to City Manager Tiffany.
LAND USE: 516 WEST HIGHWAY 50
This matter having been postponed from the meeting held on June 21, and
no response had been forthcoming from Mr. Bronson Robinson, City Attorney
Baird inquired as to Council's desire in the legal proceedings which had
been stopped at time of Mr. Robinson's request to appeal to Council.
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Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Schroedel and carried that City Attorney Baird proceed with all
legal remedies available to abate the existing city ordinance
violation at the business property located at 516 West Highway 50.
LIBRARY TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT
City Manager Tiffany advised that the Lake County Planning
Director had requested that each municipality having a local
library appoint one elected city official to serve on a Task
Force to assist the County in their feasibility study for a
county-wide library system, which would make the various
city libraries available for state funds. Mayor Pro-Tem
Byrd appointed Councilman Schroedel, and he agreed to serve.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Schroedel and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached
hereto.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council at this time,
the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd at 8:05 P.M.
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