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04.08.2025 - City Council MeetingCity of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The City Council met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Clermont City Council Chambers. Mayor Murry called the meeting to order at 3:00pm with the following Council Members present: Council Members Strange, Howard, Myers and Petersen. Other City officials present were Interim City Manager Van Wagner, City Attorney Waugh, and City Clerk Howe. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Incoming Police Chaplain Christian Ferris gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESTENTATIONS The Honor the Fallen 5K Check Presentation has been postponed to a future date. Interim Police Chief Graczyk administered the oath of office to Chaplain Christian Farris. Interim Police Chief Graczyk provided a presentation on the Safest City in Florida. He reviewed crime rates among surrounding cities and stated that Clermont is an A rated city. The long-term goals of the Police Department are to improve transparency and expand youth mentorship. He spoke about FUSUS, a database where residents and businesses can register that they have a camera on their property. This database assists officers with knowing where cameras are if there is a crime committed in that area, they can reach out to those in the database and not have to go door to door asking for assistance. Interim Police Chief Graczyk ended with the departments plans for the future. Council Members thanked Interim Police Chief Graczyk for the presentation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Melissa Loucks, 2127 Braxton Street — spoke about making bus service more accessible within the city. Banks Helfrich, 9600 Sams Lake Road — spoke about taxes. Cyn Doyal, 1020 W. Minnehaha Avenue — informed Council of a Town Hall meeting on April 16 at the Clermont City Center. Sonny Percheck, 1063 W. Desoto Street — spoke on behalf of the American Legion Post 55 and parking on West Desoto Street. Gwen Chambers, 1332 Zureiq Court — introduced herself and her company to the city. Likewise Academy provides religious education to public school children with parental permission. Bryan Bain, 245 Nautica Mile Drive — spoke about the process for the search of a permanent City Manager, Joe Fumasi, 2993 Jumping Jack Way — spoke about the city having a contingency plan with the budget. Paula Hoisington, 564 E. Desoto Street — requested information on signing agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the search for a City Manager and spoke about construction trucks blocking the roads. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Scott Borror, Finance Director — provided an update on the accrual of late fees for utility bills and a roll out of a mass communication tool. Vincent Niemiec, Regency Hills- thanked Lake County Commissioner Parks, Paul Erickson and Interim City Manager Van Wagner for getting a new traffic signal at Hancock and Hartwood Marsh intersection. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Murry advised the next item on the agenda for consideration was the Consent Agenda and requested anyone wishing to have any item pulled for discussion to please come forward at this time. Item No. I — Council Meeting Minutes Item No. 2 — Plat Approval Item No. 3 — Surplus Request Item No. 4 — Collective Bargaining Agreements Item No. 5 — Software Agreement Microsoft 365 Item No. 6 — Bid Award Utility Billing Mailing and Printing Services Item No. 7 — Grant Acceptance Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Consider approval of the March 11, 2025 Meeting minutes. Consider plat approval for four (4) commercial lots within the Clermont West Development. Consider declaring end -of -life inventory surplus from the departments of Information Technology, Police, Fire, City Clerk, and Public Services and providing disposal per the Procurement Policy. Consider approval of Clermont Police Officers' and Police Sergeants' (union) collective bargaining agreements with the Central Florida Police Benevolent Association for the period of April 2025 to September 30, 2027. Consider approval of a Term Contract with CDW Government, LLC and Microsoft Enterprises to provide Microsoft 365 user accounts city-wide in the budgeted amount of $111,628.50 Consider awarding a Term Contract to InfoSend, Inc. to print and bill utility services. Consider approval for submission of HMGP application for emergency generator replacement at Fire Station #3. The federal share is $87,952.50 and the City's share is in the budgeted amount of $29,317.50. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Item No. 8 — Interlocal Agreement with Lake Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement County granting Lake County a drainage/detention easement on a City -owned parcel located on Hancock Road for the expansion of Hartwood Marsh Road. Item No. 9 — Change Order Approval Lake Winona Basin Drainage Improvement Project Item No. 10 — Contract Amendment Chestnut Street Property Council Member Strange pulled Item 4. Consider approving Change Order 2 to the contract with DB Civil Construction, LLC for drainage improvements in the total budgeted amount of $13,740. Prose Clermont — Live Local Act Consider approval of the purchase contract amendment for the Chestnut Street property. Council Member Howard moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-3 and 5-10; seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicingaye. Council Member Strange stated that she is in support of the agreement and would like a brief report from the Interim Police Chief and Interim City Manager. Interim Police Chief Graczyk informed Council that the proposed pay increase in this agreement will allow the department to recruit the best and the brightest. There are currently 15 vacancies in the police department. The department has received multiple sworn applications with experience since the news of this agreement. Finance Director Borror spoke about the financial impact. The agreement cost exceeded the adopted budget for this fiscal year by $55,000.00, however, with the current vacancies the budget will not need to be amended. Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated that it was tough but a fair negotiation. Council Member Strange moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 4; seconded by Council Member Howard. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing ave. Item No. 11— Ordinance No. 2025-010, Vacate ROW Final AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING AND PERMANENTLY ABANDONING OMAR STREET, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF WALTON SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BELOW; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. 3 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Development Services Planner Kruse presented the Omar Street vacation request. The applicant, Clermont Hotels LLC, is requesting a right of way vacation of Omar Street. Omar Street is located north of State Road 50, just west of Oakley Seaver Drive, adjacent to Sonny's. The street right-of-way was created during the plat of the Walton Subdivision in 1925. The street is unimproved, privately maintained and only served by the lots fronting this street within the Walton Subdivision. All the lots that are accessed by this street have been acquired by Clermont Hotels, LLC. The property is slated for the development of a hotel and restaurant. In order to proceed, vacation of this platted right-of-way is necessary. Staff have reviewed the vacation request and have no objection to vacating the right-of-way. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2025-010. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Strange clarified that this project was approved, this item is only for the vacation of the road. Council Member Howard moved to approve Item 11, Ordinance No. 2025-010; seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye. Item No. 12 — Use License Agreement, Lake County Rowing Association Parks and Recreation Director Forman provided Council with the highlights of the agreement which included the cost of rent, the term of the agreement and the city will have an elected official to serve as a liaison to the Lake County Rowing Association Board. Mark Vantrease, President of the Lake County Rowing Association, stated that they are in agreement with this agreement. This has been a thorough process and provides them the ability to serve the community. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Myers moved to approve Item 12, Use License Agreement, Lake County Rowing,, Association; seconded by Council Member Petersen. Council member Howard stated that there was a section regarding the City's reserved rights that was removed and he feels it should be included in the agreement. Council discussed the need for the language within the agreement. There is language regarding the city's right to enter for specified reasons. City Attorney Waugh explained that there is a 90-day notice for termination of convenience; Council could add a 90-day notice to making any modifications as well. Passed 3-2 with Council Member Strange and Council Member Howard opposing_ NEW BUSINESS Item No. 13 — Variance Request, Kings Ridge Development Services Director Henschel presented the request. The applicant, Kings Ridge Community Association, has applied for consideration of a variance request to allow replacement of required canopy trees with understory trees. 4 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 The applicant would like to remove 31 oak trees in the main clubhouse parking lot area and request replacement with understory trees. The applicant has indicated that the trees are undernourished due to the tree dripline being out over the parking lot asphalt. It has been indicated that the trees are underperforming and dying, and the association would like to replant them with 4-inch caliper Crepe Myrtles, which is an understory tree. The variance request would be to Section 123-44 Vehicular Use Area Interior Landscaping of the City's Land Development Code. The applicant has provided justification for the removal of the trees, citing several issues with the primary issue of an incorrect -sized tree in the location. The applicant would like to avoid this situation in the future and replant with understory trees. The application made through the Home Owners Association, which would be in support of the request. Staff does not have the authority to grant the replacement with understory trees since it is not specifically addressed in the code. Section 101-246 of the Land Development Code requires a positive finding on the review criteria in order to grant a variance. Staff have reviewed the application as presented and find the application does not meet a positive finding on one of the review criteria. Therefore, staff recommends denial of the requested variance to the Land Development Code. Council Member Strange inquired if an arborist study had been conducted. The President of Kings Ridge Community Association, stated that an arborist come to look at the trees and said that the trees were undernourished due to the drip line being out on the asphalt. They recommended removal of the trees and replacing them with crepe myrtles as they will thrive in that area. Chris Weiss, Treasurer of Kings Ridge Community Association spoke about the size of the trees and how they are smaller than the other trees in the area. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Mayor Murry inquired if the trees were dying and malnourished from the soil. Ms. Lisa explained that the trees are dying from lack of water, the soil in that area is good. Council Member Petersen moved to approve Item 13, Variance Request, Kings_Ridge; seconded by Council Member Myers. Council Member Strange would like to see the arborists report regarding removing the trees and replacing with crepe myrtles. Development Services Director Henschel stated that he is a licensed arborist and is in agreement with the crepe myrtles. Discussion ensued on the city code requiring canopy trees which will continue to create these issues in the future. Staff will look into the code and return to Council with a solution. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members Dresent voicing aye. 5 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Item No. 14 — Variance Request, 3262 Hanging Tide Street Development Services Planner Kruse presented the variance request. The applicant, Andreina Espina, has applied for a variance for improvements made at her home located at 3262 Hanging Tide Street in the Lakeview Preserve subdivision. The applicant had a paver patio and gazebo installed in her backyard that is intruding into the side and rear yard setbacks. The applicant did not receive a zoning clearance or permit for the improvements and the variance request is a result of a code enforcement case. The property is under the Lakeview Preserve Planned Unit Development. The development standards within the Planned Unit Development require a minimum rear yard setback for patios of 5 feet and 10 feet for the gazebo. The minimum side yard setback is 5 feet. Photographs of the improvements, field measurements, and applicant's submittal indicate intrusions into the side and rear setbacks. Since the lot has a rear property line that is curved, it is difficult to determine the actual setback from the rear property line. A survey of the lot with the improvements would confirm the actual setback distances. The applicant has submitted the variance request in hopes that it is approved in order to keep the improvements. The variance requests would be to Section 125-520 Special Setbacks of the City's Land Development Code. City staff reviewed the application request and find that the improvements could have met the code if a zoning clearance and building permit were applied for prior to installation and construction. The setbacks would have been identified during this process. In addition, a letter from the Home Owners Association would have been requested as well. The City does have correspondence from the Home Owners Association indicating opposition to the variance request. Section 101-246 of the Land Development Code requires a positive finding on the review criteria in order to grant a variance. Staff have reviewed the application as presented and found the application does not meet a positive finding on three of the review criteria. Therefore, staff recommends denial of the requested variance to the Land Development Code. Mr. Corona was present with his son who translated. Mr. Corona was not aware of the setbacks on the property, when he contacted the General Contractor he thought it would be a five-foot setback. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. Jamie Stevens, Community Manager of Lakeview Preserve, spoke on behalf of the Home Owners Association Board. The gazebo was installed prior to approval and the board does not approve citing drainage issues. This is currently with the Home Owners Associations Attorney and if Council approves the variance the Home Owners Association will still deny. Council Member Strange inquired if the issue was with the pavers or the gazebo. Ms. Stevens replied that the issue is with the whole project. They feel there will not be proper drainage as well as it was constructed prior to seeking approval. Cyn Doyal, 1020 W. Minnehaha Avenue — opposed to the variance as they broke the rules, sets precedence to move ahead with a project and seek approval after the fact. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued on the length of this issue as well as how often the applicant was notified by the Home Owners Association of the issue. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Staff clarified the issues from the city's perspective are the setbacks and not obtaining zoning clearance for the pavers and the gazebo. Council Member Petersen moved to deny Item 14, Variance Request, 3262 Hanging Tide Street, seconded by Council Member Howard. Mayor Murry asked the applicant to contact city staff regarding how to move forward. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye. Item No. 15 — South Lake Chamber of Commerce Parks and Recreation Director Forman presented the item. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce currently leases space at the Clermont City Center and they have two years remaining on the lease. They have approached city staff with needing more space. Staff has prepared three proposal options which include increasing rent for additional space at the Clermont City Center. The Chamber managing the Clermont City Center which means having 100 percent of the office space, schedule and manage the building and splitting half of the revenues with the city. The last option is for them to lease 650 W. Montrose Street and the city retains all space at the Clermont City Center. David Colby, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that they have been a long time tenant and have a great relationship with the city. They have a growing membership and with that need additional space for the future. They are in favor of option two, managing the Clermont City Center. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. Bryan Bain, 245 Nautica Mile Drive — spoke in favor of option two, we rely on the chamber for economic development. Jeff Powell, 703 W. Montrose Street — spoke in favor of option two. Juliana Green,763 W. Montrose Street — spoke in favor of option two. Carl Cailler, 10325 Carlson Circle — he is an entertainer and requested to play downtown. Mayor Murry directed him to contact Clermont Main Street. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued on the three options as well as which option would be beneficial to both parties. Council Member Strange moved to send this item to the Interim City Manager to work with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to come un with a contract that satisfies our Citv_ Attorney consistent with proposal two that also includes some metrics for economic development that are reasonable given that this is a test and that we give this a shot with the Chamber of Commerce with a five-year contract with a one year out and automatic renewal,• seconded by Council Member Howard. Discussion was had on the Chambers numbers from rentals of the Clermont City Center in 2016 when they managed the building as well as managing all aspects of the facility. City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Council discussed the building at 650 W. Montrose Street. The funds used to purchase and remodel the building as well as if Council would like to sell the property. City Attorney Waugh stated that the funds can be moved from the General Fund to cover the impact fee funds used for this building, staff will present options at the next meeting. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing aye. Item No. 16 — Fire Station Dedication Site Agreement Fire Chief Ezell informed Council that the Fire Department has identified property on Schofield Road to build a Fire Station for Wellness Way. Within the Planned Unit Development for Olympus it was stated that they would have a parcel for a Fire Station. The developer was branded rights to receive the full market value of the property in terms of impact fee credits. The developer was seeking $1.2 million and we were able to reduce that to $300,000.00. The Fire Station will be part of phase three of the project and take approximately twelve months to complete. The item is to transfer ownership of the property from the developer to the city. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. Vincent Niemiec, Regency Hills — supports the agreement. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Howard moved to approve Item 16, Fire Station Dedication Site Agreement; seconded by Council Member Myers. Passed unanimously 5-0 with all members present voicing gye. Item No. 17 — Ordinance No. 2025-012, SSCPA Intro AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT, CHAPTER 163, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; SETTING FORTH THE AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE SMALL-SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; ESTABLISHING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Council Member Howard moved to introduce Item 17, Ordinance No. 2025-012, SSCPA Intro; seconded by Council Member Myers. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. 8 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Council Member Howard stated that he is not in support of the item due to the fact that this property is not in the Central Business District and this item would include expanding the district. Discussion ensued on the difference between office use and mixed use, the process of how this item became a request for a land use change and the discussion Planning and Zoning Commission had regarding the item. There are homes in that area that have been converted to businesses and this business is a one on one and not a full office with staff. Council Member Howard stated that the issue is the entitlement this would give the property and possibly the next owner, giving a wider range of what can be done with that property. Bryan Bain, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair stated that the Commission had a good discussion regarding this request. Robert Walker, 105 Robinson Street, Orlando was present on behalf of the applicant. The client purchased the property for her business, she is an auditory doctor for infants and it is a one -person practice. Discussion was had on other avenues for this property such as a Conditional Use Permit or a Variance Request. Council Member Strange suggested waiving the fees if the applicant came back to Council with a different request for the property. Council Member Howard withdrew his motion. Council Member Myers withdrew her second. Council Member Strange moved to deny Item 17, Ordinance No. 2025-012, SSCPA: seconded by Council Member Petersen. Interim City Manager Van Wagner asked Council Member Strange for clarification on waiving the fees. She stated that she would appreciate if at all possible to waive any associated fees if the applicant comes before Council with a different request for the property. Passed 3-2 with Mayor Murry and Council Member Myers opposing. Item No. 18 — Ordinance No. 2025-013, Rezone Intro AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER 122 OF ORDINANCE NO. 289-C, CODE OF ORDINANCES; REZONING THE REAL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AS SHOWN BELOW; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR, RECORDING, PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Howe read the title aloud. Mayor Murry opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Murry closed the public hearing. Council Member Howard moved to deny Item 18, Ordinance No. 2025-013, Rezone; seconded by Council Member Petersen. Passed 3-2 with Mayor Murry and Council Member Myers opposing. 9 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Van Wagner — • There will be a workshop on April 15 at 3:00 pm regarding school concurrency. • The next City Council Meeting will be on April 22 at 5: 30pm. • Walk like Madd is April 12 at Waterfront Park. • Anime Night Market on April 12. • Earth Day celebration is April 19 at Lake Hiawatha Park. Council Member Strange inquired about American Legion parking on the street during their events. There is a process for events that could be a solution for them. Interim City Manager Van Wagner stated that he has a meeting with the American Legion tomorrow. There was a question regarding construction trucks and if there is a way to notify the public so they can possibly avoid areas during construction. Interim City Manager Van Wagner will look into the possibility. During public comment there was a question regarding agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Interim City Manager Van Wagner is not aware of any agreements the city has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Council Member Strange spoke about the City Manager position and where the process stood. Mayor Murry informed her that the Procurement department is waiting on Council to evaluate the companies that submitted to the RFP. Council discussed the process and Council Member Strange requested Interim City Manager Van Wagner print out the packet for her to evaluate. The issue of bus service within the city was spoke about at public comment and Council requested Interim City Manager Van Wagner speak with the County. Council discussed contingent funding if the city were to lose revenue. There is currently $34 million in reserve funds, the city needs to have $14 to $17 million in reserves at all times. The city brings over an excess of approximately $11 million year to year. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Waugh • The Fire Impact fees for the Montrose property will be moved from the General Fund to cover the purchase and remodel. • Florida Legislature is talking about the Live Local Act. The Florida League of Cities is very vocal against this and it is a fluid situation in Tallahassee. The city passed a resolution from one exemption that is available to developers under the Live Local Act. If Council would like to have their voice heard now is the time to send letters. Council discussed the Live Local Act and their thoughts on the bill, the bill abolishing all Community Redevelopment Agencies, the Enterprise Funds bill as well and the Property Tax bill. There was a consensus for City Attorney Waugh to send letters opposing the Live Local Act, Community Redevelopment Agency bill, Enterprise Funds bill and Property Tax bill. 10 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 Explained the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreements, Federal Legislation Section 287G empowers Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter into agreements with local and state governments to delegate authority from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to local authorities to do certain detention functions, identification functions and warrant functions. Many agreements have been executed at the law enforcement agency level. Staff has been approached regarding actions when someone is not satisfied with a decision from the Building Department or Code Enforcement. There will be a discussion brought to Council regarding this at a later date. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Strange — The Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved her position on the Tourism Development Council. Lake County is up 8 percent year over year as of quarter two. The strategic plan is in review by the County Attorney and Board of County Commissioners. • Council Member Howard — No report. Council Member Myers — • Had the honor of scoring the scholarship applications for Pig On the Pond. • Attended legislative action days in Tallahassee. • April is military child month. • April is volunteer month, recognized volunteers and thanked them for their service. Council Member Petersen — • Thanked Fire Chief Ezell for securing the first ambulance. • Spoke about the parking at American Legion. Would like staff to do a thorough review and work with all parties. Mayor Murry — • April is Autism month. • Spoke about the bus service within the city. • Attended Police Chief Broadways farewell. Commended Interim City Manager Van Wagner and city staff on putting that together. • Commended Interim Chief Graczyk and would like to make him the permanent Police Chief. • Inquired about an update on the Municipal Service Taxing Unit in Wellness Way. Council Member Strange informed him that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Wellness Way residents have a meeting scheduled on April 22 to talk about the Municipal Service Taxing Unit. 11 City of Clermont MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2025 ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 6:39 pm. f ATTES : Tracy Ackro d Howe, MMC City Clerk 12 APPROVED: 0-IM11-11. CLE T WON Choice of Champions' ORDER OF DENIAL Variance Application 3262 Hanging Tide Street Request for front yard setback reduction Location: 3262 Hanging Tide Street (Alternate Key 3921641) Applicant: Andreina Espina Application Date: February 12, 2025 CITY OF CLERMONT Development Services 685 W. Montrose St. P.O. Box 120219 Clermont, FL. 34712-0219 352-394-4083 Fax: 352-394-3542 The proposed Variance was heard by the City Council for consideration of a rear yard setback less than the code requirement of 10 feet, per Section 125-520. The City Council, based on the information and evidence presented at the April 8, 2025 public hearing, does hereby find that the Variance does not meet the review criteria set forth in Section 101-246 of the Land Development Code of the City of Clermont. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, by a 5-0 vote does hereby deny the above -stated application for the variance request. City Staff recommended denial of the application request. DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Floridathis 9th day of April, 2025. a � } ATTEST: G rr, J j �f I' , Tracy Ackroyd owe, MMC, City Clerk CITY OF CLERMONT F Tim Murry, ayo 685 W. Montrose Street - Clermont, FL 34711 � www.ClermontFL.gov ORDER OF DENIAL v L:' Ordinance No. 2025-012 CLERI"14NT Ordinance No. 2025-013 Small Scale CPA Application Rezoning Application Request for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application Location: 963 West Juniata Street Applicant: Blair Handy Application Date: February 25, 2025 The applications were heard by the City Council for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning to convert a single-family home into a medical office; whereupon, the City Council, based on the information and evidence presented at the April 8, 2025 public hearing, voted not to proceed with the applications as presented. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, by a 3 - 2 vote does hereby deny the above -stated applications for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Downtown Mixed Use and Rezoning to Central Business District. DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, this 9th day of April, 2025. CITY OF CLERMONT Tim Murry, May Tracy Ackroyd 46e, MMC, City Clerk