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07-26-1977 Regular Meeting . e e . MINUTES NQ 1427 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. . e e . MINUTES NQ 1428 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; . e e . MINUTES NQ 1429 (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. &LSk CLAUDE E.' SMOAK, JR., MAYOR ATTEST: -W~t.J 'fJ. ~AA.Jt., DOLO S W. CARROLL, CITY CLERK