07-26-1977 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, July 26, 1977. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
P.M. by Mayor Chaude E. Smoak,Jr., with the following members present: Cotnlcilman
Schroedel, Byrd, Blackburn, 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: City Administrative Secretary Mildred Dollar, MS. Maureen Hurd,
Master Chris Honey, Mr. & Mrs. John Ream, Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Young, and the Messrs.
Czech, Thompson, Hogue, Searles, Sargent, Matthews, and Sanchez.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 12, 1977 were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: VARIANCE REQUESTS
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered the request of John
o. Ream II., for a Variance to Section 26-21 (E) (3) (R1 URBAN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT - REAR YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to construct
an addition to his residence located on
Lot 4, Block E
Edgewood Place Subdivision
General location description:
233 Overlook Drive
Mr. Ream appeared before Council in support of .his request, and advised
that "Due to the growth of our family since the purchase of our home,
the additional space is greatly needed for our family", and in order
to construct the addition, a penetration into the rear yard setback of 4
feet would be necessary. Following inquiry from the Chair, there was
no one present who voiced objection to the request. Motion was there-
upon made by Mayor Smoak, seconded by Councilman Byrd and carried that
the request be granted.
Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, considered the request of
Steve Neilson for a Variance to Section 26-22 (E) (3) (R2 MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - REAR YARD SETBACKS) of the Zoning
Ordinance in order to construct an addition to his residence located on
Lots 15, 16, & ~ of Lot 17
City Block 26
General location description:
344 Crystal Lake Drive
Mr. Neilson submitted a written appeal in support of his request
that "The backyard of our home is dangerous as it slopes with no
level area on which to walk, and inasmuch as three retired people
will be living in the house, for safety reasons as well as beauti-
fication, we feel a patio is necessary", and in order to construct
same, a penetration of 14 feet into the rear yard setback is necessary.
Mr. Gene Hogue spoke in support of the request, advising that the
proposed construction would be an open patio with a retaining wall
that he felt would enhance the property, and there is an existing high
buffer of shrubs between this property and the abutting property to
the rear. Following inquiry from the Chair, there was no one present
who voiced objection to the request. Motion was thereupon made by
Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Honey and carried that the
request be granted.
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SEMINOLE WELL STATUS
City Manager Tiffany advised the final attempt in determining proper
construction of the Seminole Well would be a televised monitored
inspection @ an approximate cost of $800.00, which he contemplated
would be made within the next week.
PROPOSED 77-78 BUDGET
City Manager Tiffany advised of budget preparation continuation;
That there would be a change in the existing Chart of Accounts in
order to more closely coincide with required State reporting; That
a report would be forthcoming in the very near future from the con-
sultants with whom he had been working with very closely regarding
personnel matters; and, That he hoped to have the budget finalized
for their consideration at the next Regular Meeting.
COOPER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
With regards the excellent cooperation extended by the Library staff
in obtaining research material from several sources for William
Daily in his work on the "208" Planning Committee, as reported by
Councilman Schroedel, liaison representative, Mayor Smoak asked that
Councilman Schroedel convey Council's sincere appreciation for their
assistance.
Councilman Schroedel reported that a beautiful and interesting col-
lection of Alaskan Artifacts was now on display in the new display
cabinet at the Library. which had recently been donated by the "Friends
of the Library Organization"; That there were 112 children and 16 adults
involved in the Summer Reading Program; and There has been a book
circulation of 3000 during the month of June, normally a slow month.
P & Z COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The names of Mr. Dick Decker and Mr. Robert Thompson were submitted
by Councilmen Schroedel and Blackburn respectively, for appointment
to fill the vacancy existing on the P & Z Commission, formerly held
by Kenneth Norquist. Following a voice vote of 4 to 1, Mr. Thompson
was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Norquist on the P & Z
Commission, which shall be through December of 1978. Mr. Thompson
was present,and he was extended a welcome and congratulations by
Mayor Smoak.
SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
City Manager Tiffany submitted a list of surplus property owned by the
City for Council's perusal, and recommended that is be authorized for
sale and the disposal made by auction to be held at the City Garage.
Motion was made by Mayor Smoak, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and
carried that the list be approved for sale as submitted, and the Staff
be authorized to arrange for an auction.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST: BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
City Manager Tiffany reported that the P & Z Commission, meeting in
Public Hearing on July 13, 1977, had considered a request by the Blessed
Sacrament Church to utilize a portion of their property described as
City Blocks 139 and 140 on which to construct a Rectory, and it had been
their unanimous decision for recommendation to Council that the CUP be
granted with the following conditions:
(1) Special attention be given to the safety
factors at the rear of the building with
regards the parking area and driveway of
the proposed structure;
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(2) That the use not be expanded except with a
Conditional Use Permit; and,
(3) That all applicable regulations and ordinances
are met.
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn that the recommendations of
the P & Z Commission be accepted, and A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF A CHURCH BY CONSTRUCTION A RECTORY
BUILDING, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd and
unanimously carried. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and the Number 299
assigned to it.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: MRS. MILDRED DOLLAR
Mayor Smoak offered and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION OF
APPRECIATION AND RESPECT TO MRS. MILDRED DOLLAR, administrative
secretary who is retiring from employment of the city after having
diligently served in the administration department since October
17, 1960, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Honey and
unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was numbered 300, it was read
in its entirety by Mayor Smoak, and a copy presented to her. The
Resolution was gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Dollar, and she
expressed her pleasure in having been employed in the City Admin-
stration Department for 17 years, and the continuity of cooperation
from City officials and fellow coworkers which she had experianced.
ORDINANCES
Councilman Blackburn introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA REFERRED TO
IN SECTION 26-l OF APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: RE-ZONING
THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM R-3-A AND C-2 ZONING
CLASSIFICATION TO R-l ZONING CLASSIFICATION: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE: AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, and the ORDINANCE was
read by City Clerk Carroll for a first reading by title only.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
MOtion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman
Honey 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 Smoak at 8:15 P.M.
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CLAUDE E.' SMOAK, JR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DOLO S W. CARROLL, CITY CLERK