02-08-1966 Public Hearing
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PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing by the City Council o.f the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 8, 1966. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor BonJorn at 7:45 P. M. with all Council members
present. Other City officials present were City Manager McIntosh, City
Attorney Richard Langley and City Clerk Johnson.
The invocation was g~ven by Councilman VanderMeer.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the purpose of the meeting was to consider
the petition of Herbert Rogers and his wife Rowena Rogers that the follow-
ing described property be rezoned from its present classification of R-lA
to the classification of R-2. Mayor BonJorn further stated that the Zoning
Commission of the City of Clermont had held a Public Hearing on the matter
on December 10, 1965 and that they had recommended to the City Council
that the change be made as requested. Mayor BonJorn further advised all
present that the Public Hearing, then taking place, had been duly advertised
in the local press according to the laws of the State of Florida and the
Ordinances of the City of Clermont. Those in favor of the proposed change
were invited to present their reasons.
Councilman Hoskinson stated that he wished to advise all present
that they would be heard; that the matter would have full consideration
by the Council and that a decision would be made a& soon as possible but
at a later date.
The following named persons stated that they were definitely in favor
of rezoning the property in question as requested: Thaddeus Grimes, I. W.
Smith, Dr. Thomas Nichols, Dr. Charles Anderson, William Boyd and Roy
Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell stated that he was speaking as an interested
property owner and as Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Rogers. Mr. Caldwell
spoke at considerable length as to the reasons why the property in
question should be rezoned as requested.
Mayor BonJorn stated that the opposition would now be heard and the
following named persons expressed opposition to the proposed change in
zoning: Colonel Mark Kreidberg, who stated that he spoke not only as
an interested property owner but also in behalf of the Home Owners Civic
Improvement Association with a membership of approximately three hundred.
Colonel Kreidberg presented the Council with a petition of interested
property owners who were opposed to the proposed zoning change. The
petition was filed with the City Clerk. Mr. George Kirkwood was next to
express opposition, not only to the proposed zoning change, but also to
the present operation of the nursing home. Mr. Arthur Roberts, Attorney
for the opposition, offered reasons why the zoning change should not be
made.
. There appeared to be some question as to whether or not the proposed
change should be construed as "spot zoning" and if legal. Upon direct
question from Councilman Cochran, City Attorney Langley advised that the
considered that the proposed zoning change would be "spot zoning" but
that the City Council had the authority to make the change and that in
his opinion it would be legal.
The Reverend Dean Burton advised the Council that at the last
meeting of the South Lake County Ministerial Association a Resolution had
been unanimously adopted by those present urging that the City Council
make whatever zoning changes which are necessary to permit the continuation
and improvement of the present nursing home. Upon direct question from
Councilman Turville, Mr. Burton stated that his association realized
that a change in zoning would be necessary and that they favored the change
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Numerous questions were asked of those appearing before the Council
by all members of the Council and the City Attorney.
Mr. Herbert Rogers gave a brief outline of his proposed plans pro-
vided that his request was granted.
Members of the Council also made statements as to the matters, in
their respective opinions, which should have full consideration in making
a final decision.
The visitors were thanked for their interest in the matter and for
appearing before the Council and expressing their views.
Meeting adjourned.
The proceedings of this Public Hearing were recorded and are now on
file.
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