10-08-1990 Regular Meeting~-
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MINUTES
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 1990
The Local Planning Agency meeting was called to order by John
Sargent on October 8, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. Members present were
James Brown, Marilyn George, Edward Ivey, Bonnie Kranz and Adelbert
Evans. Members Carlos Solis, Don Smith and Peter Bertronaschi were
excused.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
Mr. Harker noted that this would be a workshop instead of the
planned public hearing due to a change in the elements to be
reviewed as formally advertised. The overall goal is to comply
with both law and rule. The law being Chapter 163 of the Florida
Statue and the Rule being 9J-5 of the Florida Administrative Code.
In order to receive a passing grade from the Department of
Community Affairs we must comply with both of these.
Mr. Harker stated that there are three elements to discuss tonight,
the Recreation and Open Space Element, the Conservation Element and
the Housing Element. Mr. Harker noted that these are only rough
drafts.
Mr. Harker invited the public and the committee to give their
comments as the documents are presented.
Mr. Evans stated that there are numerous grammatical and spelling
errors.
Mr. Saunders stated that these would be cleaned up before the final
product was presented.
Mr. Saunders stated that this entire document has been in the works
since 1988 and some of the data, particularly in the Housing
Element, is 1988 data that was brought together by the Regional
Planning Council, but some of these things will be updated. Mr.
Saunders again stated that this is only a draft. The purpose of
these meetings is to have public input.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
It was noted by Mr. Saunders that some of the figures used in this
element may be changing due to the property that may be annexed
into the city, if approved by the City Council on Tuesday, October
9, 1990.
Mr. Harker asked for input, corrections, or clarification on a page
by page review of the element.
Further discussion followed regarding different aspects of the
Conservation Element and the Goals, Objectives and Policies.
Resident Mark Edwards expressed concern regarding policy 3-3 which
would permit development only if it does not adversely affect the
City's natural resources. In his opinion any development, such as
a subdivision, a store or a parking lot would adversely impact the
City's natural resources.
Mr. Edwards also expressed concern regarding Objective 3 which
states that proper action will be instituted to ensure the quality
and quantity of City ground water. He stated we have had drought
conditions for a long time. He feels that when we allow
development it is going to require water.
Mr. Harker agreed that there would be some type of adverse impact
when you have development. But what we are hoping to do is to
mitigate that to the best of our ability.
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It was agreed that the wording of Policy 3-3 should be revised.
The remainder of the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Conservation Element were discussed.
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Discussion followed regarding the changes and revisions that should
be made to this Element on a page by page review.
In reference to Table VI-6 Mr. Ivey stated that the City of
Clermont already far exceeds the number of recreational facilities
recommended per acre.
Mr. Saunders stated that this was correct. The City could very
well provide more facilities, however, he feels at this time that
they should not be listed in this element because the City would
then be committed to build these extra facilities when the current
facilities are already over the standard.
The Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Recreation and Open Space
Element were then discussed and revisions noted.
At this point it was agreed upon by the Agency to wait until
Monday, October 15 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the Housing Element
which is an advertised public hearing on the Recreation,
Conservation, and Housing Elements.
The meeting was adjourned.
John rgent, Ch rman
ATTEST:
Mimi Hauch, Planning Technician