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C1TY OF CLERMONT
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
March 4, 1980
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The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Ruth Alice Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 1980 in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL. Present: Chairman Ray and members Louise Relyea, Laura Cook,
Jack Sargent, Mike Conley, Henry Czech, Alfred Wilcox, Nick Jones & Bob Thompson.
The minutes of the February 6, 1980 meeting were appr9y~d__as:read.
CUP REQUEST. City Manager Forbes explained the Conditional Use Permit
request of Rev. Brophy for a Church to be located at 1211 Bowman Street in Sunnyside
Plaza. Rev. Brophy was present to explain this request and no one appeared in opposi-
tion. After discussion, it was moved by Wilcox, seconded by Thompson that this
request be granted on the condition that "no games of chance" be held on the premises.
There was much discussion whether it would be fair to have the "no games of chance"
restriction on this Church without restricting all Churches. A motion was made by
Sargent, seconded by Czech that the above motion be amended to delete the words,
"no games of chance be held on the premise." Chairman Ray requested a vote on the
amendment. Alfred Wilcox voted "nay" and all other members present voted "yea".
Motion adopted. The vote on the main motion was as follows: All members voting
"yea," voting "nay", none. Motion adopted.
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CITY ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING DISTRICTS. Chairman
Ray pointed out that the P & Z has been reviewing the City Zoning for several years,
and requested that the City Manager present the Transition Zone Proposals starting
with Zones I and II on the West side of Clermont. It was explained that as proposed,
the property North of the railroad tracks would be Zoned R-3, Multiple Family, proper-
ties abutting 12th Street and part of Minneola Avenue would be rezoned to C-1, Light
Commercial, and other properties would be rezoned to Industrial or General. Commercial.
Dick Langley was present and stated that a better alternative for this area would be
to rezone it R-3, Multiple Family. This would allow the existing businesses to remain,
but not allow any additions or changes in use without conforming to the R-3 zoning.
There was a great deal of discussion regarding the filling of West Lake and many prop-
erty owners were concerned about this matter. Dennis Horton and Mr. Lynn were present
to represent Clermont Builders Supply (CBS). Mr. Lynn explained that CBS is planning
to develop a retail store on property that is proposed to be zoned C-1 Light Commer-
cial, and stated that he believed C-2 General Commercial would be a better zoning
classification for that property. He had no objection with the Industrial Zoning.
Moved by Cook, seconded by Relyea and unanimously adopted that the proposed zoning of
Transition Zones I and II be adopted as shown on the proposed Zoning Map.
TRANSITION ZONE III. The proposed zoning of Transition Zone III is R-3,
Multiple Family. Transition Zone III or the property in which Bell Ceramics is
located was discussed. Dennis Horton and Peter and Richard Bell were present to
represent Bell Ceramics, and they were opposed to the proposed R-3 Zoning Classif-
ication. They stated that the company would like to expand at a future date, could
be landscaped to buffer any visual objections, and is and would be an asset to the
Community. They believed that the proper classification should be I-Industrial.
Chairman Ray pointed out that Jake Lucas had no objections to the proposed zoning a
few years ago. Dick Langley was present representing Langley Fruit Company that
owned the property across East Avenue from this site. He stated that they would
object to rezoning this property Industrial since they planned to develop their prop-
erty with residential homes in the future. After much discussion it was moved by
Sargent, seconded by Wilcox and unanimously carried that a Workshop on Transition
Zone III be held before making final recommendations to the City Council.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE. Each member gave a brief report on the progress
they had made in distributing the Complete Count pamphlets.
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL. Nick Jones discussed the
work of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC), and distributed
a letter that highlighted the results of the February 27, 1980 quarterly meeting.
OLD BUSINESS. Chairman Ray asked the members to return to the matter of
Zoning as they had not yet considered the Zoning Ordinance. City Attorney Baird
pointed out that most of the community members present had left as they were under the
impression that the discussion on Zoning had been tabled. He suggested that they not
continue tonight, but table until the next meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Wilcox that the Public Hearing be continued at the next
regular meeting to discuss Zoning. It was seconded by Mrs. Relyea. The Chairman
noted that there had been a vote on Transition Zones I and II, and we will continue
at the next meeting on Transition Zone III. The vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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GEORGE D. FORBES, C//ITY MANAGER
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R ALICE RAY, CHAIRMAN
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