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CITY OF CLERMONT
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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.
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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.
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RAMSARUP - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REOUEST
APPLICANT: Hamechamd Ramsarup
190 N. Highway 27
Clermont, Fla. 34711
LOCATION: 190 W. Highway 50
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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