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04-03-1990 Request• CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES • PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 1990 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order on April 3, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman John Sargent. Members attending were Marilyn George, Peter Bertronaschi, Carlos Solis, Bonnie Kranz, James Brown, Adelbert Evans,Don Smith and Ed Ivey. Also attending were Wayne Saunders City Manager, and Jane Warren Planning Technician. MINUTES of the meeting held March 6, 1990 were approved as presented. NEW BUSINESS SAARRE$S - REZONE REQUEST APPLICANT: Charles Sharkess 6628 Miami Lakes Dr. Miami Lakes, Fla. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lake Highland Subdivision, Tract 9. PRESENT ZONING: R-R Rural Residential PROPOSED ZONING: R-3 Medium Density Residential District. Mr. Saunders outlined the parcel in question as being on the east side of Grand Highway, south of and adjacent to the Church of the Nazarene property. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation for this area is UD-5 which allows single or multi-family development with a density of up to 12 units per acre. Property to the west is zoned C-2 commercial, to the east is county zoned Light Manufacturing and to the south is recently annexed property R-R Rural Residential. Mr. Saunders recommended approval of the request. Mr. Smith and Mr. Evans expressed concern regarding the future water retention on the site because of the slope of the land. Mr. Saunders pointed out future commercial or multi-family development of the site would require the necessary engineering approved by the city engineer as well as obtaining the necessary permits form St. Johns River Water Management District. Referring to the density, Mr. Smith suggested the requested change from R-R Rural Residential District to R-3 Residential/ Professional District warranted careful consideration and suggested a limited density would be more appropriate on the site. Mr. Smith pointed out the possibility of professional offices as a use on the Grand Highway frontage. Mr. Sargent questioned legality of recommending approval of a zone other than the one requested. 1 • Mr. Saunders stated a recommendation of a lesser density would be acceptable. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Don Smith to recommend to the City Council that the property be rezoned from R- R Rural Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential, seconded by Adelbert Evans and approved by a unanimous vote. FEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REOUEST APPLICANT: Arlene Fearing 102-A N. Highway Clermont, Fla. 34711 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block BB N. 100' of the east 300' of lot 14 REQUEST: To construct four (4) townhomes in the R-2 medium Density residential District. Mr. Saunders stated that the property is located in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation ERD-6 which allows single family or duplex development with a maximum density of 8 units per acre. The proposed development is at a density of 5.8 units per acre. Staff recommendation is for approval with the following conditions: 1. Existing mobile home to be removed prior to issuance of any building permits. 2. Proper easement to be executed for ingress and egress for all units. 3. A 20 foot utility easement to the City shall be executed along the north property line. 4. Driveway access is limited to either one 20' drive or two 10' drives with approved curbing. 5. St. Johns River Water Management District stormwater permit shall be obtained. Resident Mrs. Pat McCaffrey was presented and stated she had no opposition to the proposed project. Mr. George Wood, Project Architect was present and stated that the occupant of the exiting mobile will be moving into one of the proposed units and requested that the mobile home be allowed to remain on site for approximately six (6) months after the building permit has been obtained. Don Smith suggested that Condition No. 1 be revised as follows: 1. The existing mobile shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days after the first Certificate of Occupancy has been issued or six (6) months after the first Building Permit has been issued, which ever occurs first. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Marilyn George to recommend to the City Council approval of this request with the revised and additional conditions as presented by staff, seconded by Adelbert Evans, and approved by unanimous vote. 2 • RAMSARUP - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REOUEST APPLICANT: Hamechamd Ramsarup 190 N. Highway 27 Clermont, Fla. 34711 LOCATION: 190 W. Highway 50 .7 REQUEST: To construct a single family residence in the C-2 General Commercial District. Mr. Saunders explained that the applicant is requesting a Conditional use Permit to construct a single family home on a lot to be subdivided from the property belonging to the Skyline Motel located on US 27 and Grand Highway. The proposed structure would be located on a 85 X 100 ft. lot on the southeast corner of Grand Highway and Bloxam Avenue R-O-W. Proposed access to the structure would be off of Grand Highway as Bloxam Avenue has not yet been constructed. The stated purpose of the request is to allow family members of the owners of the Skyline Motel to reside on the property. Mr. Saunders stated he did not feel scattered single family would be in the best interest of the area as a whole, and suggested commercial and multi-family development as more appropriate uses. Staff recommended denial of the request as it is inconsistent with the values and conventions of good land use planning. Mr. Saunders recommended the following conditions if the Planning & Zoning Commission rejects staff's position and considers a recommendation of approval to the City Council. 1. Paved access driveways must be from Bloxam Avenue only. If the house is built, prior to construction of Bloxam Avenue, the owner will stabilize Bloxam to the driveway entrance. 2. Paved access for the existing structure to the south of proposed lot will be provided from Bloxam Avenue R-O-W with Bloxam Avenue stabilized to a driveway. 3. All landscaping requirements and Tree Ordinance requirements shall be met for the entire motel site. 4. Only one single family house meeting R-1 requirements shall be allowed on the out parcel lot. 5. Sidewalks shall be constructed along Grand Highway from US 27 to Bloxam Avenue R-O-W. Mr. George Wood, project architect, was present and emphasized that the single family residence would be for a family member moving to Clermont. Mr. Wood stated that there are several homes located on Grand Highway west of the site and he did not feel this proposed dwelling would not be detrimental to the area. Mr. Smith agreed with Mr. Wood and further suggested when commercial uses develope in the future if the site were no longer desirable as a residence the commercial use would still be intact. 3 • • Mr. Bertronaschi stated he did not feel this was the best use for the site. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Smith to recommend to the City Council approval of the request subject to the standard and addditional conditions presented by staff, seconded by Carlos Solis and approved by a 7-2 vote. Members Ivey and Bertronaschi voting nay. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PUD- THE SUMMIT APPLICANT: The Land Planning Group 221 N. Joanna Avenue Tavares, Fla. 32778 OWNER: Chester Fosgate REQUEST: Planned Unit Development for a single family residential development with an 18-hole golf course. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: attached survey Mr. Saunders stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development as permitted by Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance. The request has been reviewed by staff according to guidelines outline in Article VI (E) 3. Staff has concluded that the requested uses are suitable for the area and recommend approval subject to the outlined conditions referred to as Attachment 1. Mr. Greg Beliveau of Land Planning, Mr. Jesse Graham Project Attorney and Mr. Frederich Morse of Greenhorne & O'Mara Engineering were present, representing the developer. The following concerns emerged from the Commissions review of ATTACHMENT NO. l: 1. I. Land Uses E. Recreation Land Uses Change to: 1. The applicant shall designate, a minimum of 20 acres for use as a public park. Access to the site shall be constructed as part of Phase I infrastructure. 4. Bike path easements shall be provided along the public right-of-ways, and to the eastern boundary of the PUD, as indicated on the Preliminary Development Plan. Bike paths located in Phase I shall be constructed as a part of Phase I infrastructure. Mr. Beliveau requested that temporary recreational facilities be considered and reviewed by the City. II. Public Facilities B. Wastewater Change to: 12. An impact fee will be assessed upon each individual parcel at the time of the issuance of the build-permit for the purpose os issuing a credit to the PUD for the 4 • • construction of the residential reuse distribution system. The amount of the impact fee will be determined by the City. 1. Land Use. A. Land Use Summary for the Entire PUD. Clarification Total park acreage of 61.8 acres, included 20 acres to be dedication for public parks. 3. Lot Size Requirements TYPE LOT SIZE MIN. LIVING AREA Cluster 35' X 100' 1,000 sq. ft. SIDEWALKS/EASEMENTS Developer would prefer easements to be placed behind the sidewalk with a 40' right-of-way. Developer request the width of the sidewalks be 4' rather than 5', and only constructed on one side of the street. Mr. Beliveau suggested that sidewalks be on the front of the property and on adjacent streets sidewalks be placed on the rear property line which would create a pedestrian system between lots and thereby creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Planning & Zoning Commission suggested the that right-of-way being placed behind the sidewalk would create a narrow area where landscaping would not be properly maintained and also the concern for the proper amount of space for trees would not be available. Mr. Saunders stated he would like to obtain additional data regarding possible rear sidewalk placement before recommending a final condition. SCHOOL Developer stated that the Lake County School Board is still studying the issue and are considering the need for additional schools in the area. PARRS The developer stated that the YMCA has requested a portion of the required public park dedication be denoted to the YMCA for a possible pool and or other recreational facilities. The area of conflict being that the YMCA is a private organization requiring fees and membership for use of a facility. In the past is has been the policy of the City Council to view such as a private facility. Mr. Saunders stated at this time staff if recommending that the developer be required to meet 50% of the public park requirement either by all land, land and money or land and facilities, and also in Phase I meet the proper Level of Service for that phase. 5 • • POLICE/ FIRE DEPARTMENT Members of the Commission questioned the possible financial burden on the Community and also questioned what public facilities would be covered by the developer. Mr. Saunders stated that the developer would be providing land for the fire and police substations. After further discussion a motion was made by Ed Ivey to recommend approval of the request as presented by staff with the following changes: 1. I. Land Uses 4. SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS 4' wide sidewalks be allowed on minor streets with the possible rear yard placement of some sidewalks through out the project. 1. I. Land Uses E. Recreation Land Uses Change to: 1. The applicant shall designate, a minimum of 20 acres for use as a public park, at the time of platting of the first stage of Phase I. Access to the site shall be constructed as par of Phase I infrastructure. Seconded, by Peter Bertronaschi and approved by a unanimous vote. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. John N. Sargent, Chariman ATTEST: Jane Warren, Planning Technician 6