BCC MEETING MINUTES

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 13, 1987

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13, 1987, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Ava Kronz, County Administrator's Office; and Toni M. Austin, Deputy Clerk.

Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of January 6, 1987, as presented.

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Petition for Admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital, for William H. Banks.

COMMITTEES/ORDINANCES

Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter received from Earl Wells, Executive Vice President, Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association, Inc., expressing a desire to serve on the committee to develop a tree and landscaping ordinance for Lake County.

Commr. Smoak suggested that this request be brought before the Tree Ordinance Committee, January 21, 1987.

Commr. Windram directed a reply, indicating the above, be sent to Mr. Wells.

COMMUNICATIONS/WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Commr. Carson informed the Board of a letter received from Mr. Robert J. Howard, Public Services Manager, The Orlando Sentinel, commending Ms. Myra Smith, Lake County Welfare Office, for her outstanding performance with the Sentinel Santa Program, during the past nine years.

COMMITTEES/MEETINGS

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that Mr. Jack Pae, Lake County Economic Development Council, had resigned, and the Board of Directors of the Council are in the process of interviewing a replacement. He stated that at the last meeting of the Board of Directors, they unanimously voted to seek a presentation from Industrial Development of Mid-Florida, Inc., a private non-profit corporation headed by a group of professional people, employed by the City of Orlando, Orange County, and Seminole County. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 1987, at 8:00 a.m., at the Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora.

Commr. Smoak suqqested that the Board members attend said meeting, and that he would recommend that the Industrial Development Council of Mid-Florida, Inc. make a presentation, to the Board of County Commissioners, should the Council indicate a direction that the Lake County Economic Development Council feels positive, for future industrial development, within Lake County.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Burhans, to approve the request to advertise, for painting and refurbishing the Leesburg Communications Tower, at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 to $7,000.00, as recommended by Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator.

Discussion occurred regarding the possibility of financial assistance, from the City of Leesburg, for the maintenance of the tower.

At this time the Board requested that Mr. Willett review the established agreement regarding this matter, and submit to the Board a copy of said agreement for review next week.

Commr. Burhans withdrew his second to Commr. Carson's motion.

At this time the original motion died for the lack of a second.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the contract, between Lake County and Health and Rehabilitative Services, accepting the EMS Trust Fund Award, and authority to advertise, for automatic defibrillator equipment, upon receipt of the funds.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY

PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a 99 year lease, between Lake County and the Town of Astatula, beginning January 12, 1987, in the amount of $10.00, for property to be used for future construction of a fire station.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to negotiate with Barnett Bank, for additional loan funds in the amount of $325,000.00, to fund the cost overruns on the eight fire stations being built.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FAIRGROUNDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to repair and update the public address system, at the Expo Center/Fairgrounds, at an estimated cost of $l,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Margaret Gebhart, Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Management, $7.00 upon successful completion of the Computer Literacy course, at Vocational Technical School.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Jeffery Maxwell, Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Management, $24.00 upon successful completion of the Outboard Motor Repair course, at Vocational Technical School.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mrs. Robbie Baird, Director of the Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the Comprehensive Service Delivery Area Training Plan, with the total cost of the program being $805,600.00.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request and authorized proper signatures on the Private Industry Council Program Year 1987-88 Training Plan, to be submitted to the VLF-PIC, for inclusion in the Comprehensive Service Delivery Area Training Plan.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mrs. Robbie Baird, Director of the Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the 1987 Summer Youth Employment Program, with the total cost of the program being $424,288.00.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request and authorized the proper signatures on the Private Industry Council 1987 Summer Youth Employment Program, to be submitted to the Service Delivery Area.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/WATER RESOURCES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the contract with Wicks Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $4,700.00, to assist in preparing the St. Johns River Water Management District permit application, for the construction of roads in Mt. Plymouth.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:

Pamela J./Paul A. Terry #4-43868 Vine Street

Phyllis A. Aspinwall #2-3109 Quarters Road

Louis C./Ella Ruth George #l-7504 Clay Avenue

Keith W./Joan H. Grey #4-4386B Vine Street

Seminole Woods Inc. #4-5890 Huff Road

City of Eustis #4-5484 Cardinal Lane

RESOLUTIONS/WATER AUTHORITY

Mr. Will Davis, Executive Director of the Lake County Water Authority, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed resolution to post "Slow Down Minimum Wake" waterway speed signs, in an unnamed cove in Lake Dora, from Evans Park to Palm Island.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the above resolution.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY

Mr. Will Davis, Executive Director of the Lake County Water Authority, appeared before the Board to request approval of the amendment to the contract entered into on the 1st day of October, 1985, between the Department of Natural Resources and Lake County.

At this time he gave an explanation of the amendment.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the contract amendment, as stated above, and as requested by Mr. Davis.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/MUNICIPALITIES/WATER AUTHORITY

GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/GRANTS

Discussion occurred regarding the funding for the boat ramp improvement, in the City of Mount Dora.

Mr. Will Davis, Executive Director of the Lake County Water Authority, stated that the Water Authority Board has agreed to pay 25% of the total cost of $42,000.00.

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the County had agreed to pay 50% of the costs.

Commr. Burhans discussed the boat ramp repair, at Lake Holley, being done by the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.

No action was taken at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mike Szunyog, Director of Planning, to attend the Community Goal Setting Conference, in Gainesville, on January 17, 1987, at a cost of $32.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the low bid, from Peerless Division, for two transfer trailers, in the amount of $38,070.00 each.

COMMUNICATIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter received from Senator Richard Langley, Chairman of the Lake County Legislative Delegation, regarding a public hearing, to be held Tuesday, January 20, 1987, at the Leesburg Community Center.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the one cent sales tax should be discussed.

Commr. Smoak suggested endorsing the conceptional design from the Sunshine Parkway, with an interchange located on Highway 50, which would tie into the East-West Expressway.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to go on record requesting the Legislative Delegation to present, in the Legislative session this year, Lake County's endorsement of the extension of the East-West Expressway, including an interchange at Highway 50, at the Lake-Orange County line.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/REPORTS

Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to present the Final Report of the Small Area Study.

Mr. Rudy Marchese, Principal Planner, Advanced Planning Section, appeared before the Board to discuss the completed report involving the area of U.S. Route 27, State Road 19, and Florida's Turnpike.

The presentation given by Mr. Marchese consisted of the following topics:

I. INTRODUCTION

A. BACKGROUND

B. SCOPE OF WORK

II. ANALYSIS

A. METHODOLOGY

B. ASSESSMENT OF SITE CHARACTERISTICS

1. Natural Features

2. Current Land Use

3. Infrastructure

4. Other Site Characteristics

C. RELATE SITE ATTRIBUTES TO POTENTIAL LAND USE

ACTIVITIES

1. Mobile Home/Recreational Vehicle Park(s)

2. Business Park Development

3. Agriculture

4. Recreation

D. SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE USE OF LAND AT THE STUDY

SITE

1. Land Use Selection Criteria

2. The Selection Process

3. Potential Development of the Site as a Business

Node

E. IDENTIFY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OF LAKE COUNTY IN

ATTRACTING TARGET BUSINESSES TO THE STUDY SITE

F. PREPARE A CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN FOR THE

FOUR-MILE SQUARE STUDY AREA

G. IDENTIFY ACTIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENT

IN THE STUDY AREA AND THE MECHANISM FOR

ACCOMPLISHING THESE ACTIONS

H. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LAKE COUNTY

III. RECOMMENDATIONS

The study also consisted of the following information:

1. General Ecological Review of the Turnpike/l9/27 Small

Area Study Site

2. Cross Section of Businesses that have Located or Expanded

Within Central Florida During the Last 3 Years

3. Listing of Industries that could Locate in an Area Remote

from a Municipal CBD

4. Listing of Parcels, Acreage, Recommended Land Use, and

Ownership

5. Brief Discussion of the Areawide DRI Process

Mr. Marchese stated that the Planning Department recommended that:

The four-mile square study area be developed as a major business node in lake County with initial development focused on the area's central core;

A 10-15 year development plan be developed to manage the area's growth and that this plan begin with the preparation of an "Areawide DRI";

A joint Public-Private partnership be established and be assigned responsibility for planning, construction, marketing, and operation of the study area's 1,650+ acre core business node;

A member of the Board of County Commissioners be designated to work with the Division of Planning and Development to explore measures for establishing a joint Public-Private partnership for funding the partnership's initial planning activities.

At this time Mr. Marchese requested that the Board of County Commissioners consider the recommendations and accept the report, and work with the Division of Planning and Development to develop this study area as a business node.

Commr. Smoak stated that he was in favor of the report and hoped that it would be endorsed by the County. He then submitted his name, as the Board of County Commissioner member to work with the Division of Planning and Development, to explore measures for establishing a joint Public-Private partnership for funding the partnership's initial planning activities.

Mr. William Haney appeared before the Board to discuss the Little Everglades and his concerns regarding the traffic problems involving the crossing of Highway 27, coming from the turnpike interchange.

Mr. Richard Huff, Clermont, appeared before the Board to commend the Commissioners for their foresight of the project and stated that he felt the project was a good one and will be a success. Mr. Huff further stated that he felt the project will help the entire County and expand the economic base. At this time he offered his assistance, along with the people in South Lake County, with the project.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to endorse, in concept, the report extended this morning, and directed that the Commission place it on the agenda for January 20, 1987, at 10:00 a.m., to review and take action on the specific recommendations, as prepared by the staff and presented on Page 60 of the Final Report.

COMMUNICATIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION/CLERK (CONT'D.)

Commr. Windram further discussed the letter received from Senator Richard Langley regarding the Legislative Delegation public hearing.

Commr. Smoak stated that another item to be considered was the conflicting authorities coming between the Department of Environmental Regulations and the St. Johns Water Management District, with duplication of efforts.

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, requested support of a Bill compiled by the Clerk's Association, regarding a reorganization of the fee structure. He stated that the Bill will help make the Clerk's Office more self-sufficient and encouraged support by the Board of County Commissioners.

It was the consent of the Board that someone from the County Attorney's Office attend the Legislative Delegation public hearing, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

Cancellations

1672 Raymond 0. West & Central Florida Mechanical, Inc.

1817 Latow's Plumbing, Inc.

3066 Michael Wilburth

New

1935-87 Robert Griffith (Masonry Contractor)

1949-87 J. V. Farris (Heating & Air Conditioning)

4060-87 Riser Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

4186-87 James E. Shepherd d/b/a Delta Star Electric Co.

4199-87 Eulee D. Shaw (Electrical)

4340-87 Ray A. Bauder (Aluminum)

4341-87 Ralph G. Carley d/b/a Ralph G. Carley Aluminum

(Specialty Aluminum Cont.)

4420-87 Paul Summerall (Electrical)

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:

New Renewals

John Joseph Riley Robert C. Bub

Charles Ruff, Jr. William S. McClelland

Arthur Thomas Blundell

James V. Carra

Robert Henri Smith

Additions Cancellations

Michael Ianiro, Jr. William J. Brodley, Sr.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien, for Eugene D. Olsen, in the amount of $550.48, Sunny Dell Park First Addition.

CLERK/DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the unclaimed excess proceeds due landowners, on applications for tax deeds, totaling $1,892.27.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Commr. Windram discussed two letters written to Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff of Lake County, regarding two inmates, Frank C. Haviland and Bruce Leon Williams, and payment responsibility to Waterman Medical Center, Inc.

Mr. Ford stated that he had discussed these matters with the Sheriff, and that lawsuits will probably be filed to resolve the problems.

COMMITTEES/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the Code Enforcement Board Members' terms, as indicated in the Memorandum from Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, dated January 8, 1987, and approved the reappointment of Mr. Brandon Wald, Architect, with his term expiring October 31, 1989.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:38 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for rezoning.

ZONING

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the postponements and withdrawals of the following cases:

Postponements

CUP#86/12/5-3 Sunshine Peat, Inc. Feb. 10, 1987

#245-86-3 William G. Haynie Feb. 10, 1987

#238-86-2 A. E. Langley March 10, 1987

Withdrawals

CUP#467-1 Evangelistic Horizons Unlimited, Inc.

#239-86-l Evangelistic Horizons Unlimited, Inc.

#240-86-2 Faye Nicholson, Doris Wypulek

PUBLIC HEARING #214-86-4 Ernest W. Zesch

Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, informed the Board that the County staff had previously postponed this request, in order to review a 1984 environmental easement, submitted by Mr. Wendall Mohr. He stated that the staff ran out the legal description, and feels that there is a mistake in the description. He further stated that Mr. Mohr was requested to consult with his engineer, and to include on his site plan, which was submitted to the staff, the location of the 1984 environmental easement. As of this time, the information has not been received by the applicant.

Mr. Wendall Mohr appeared before the Board to discuss the request and presented the original recorded environmental easement. He stated that the orginal agreement with the County was to give an environmental easement of 90% of the wetlands.

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, stated that the problem was an incomplete legal.

Commr. Burhans made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Carson, to postpone action on this request, until February 3, 1987, at 10:00 a.m., in order for information to be supplied to the applicant by his surveyors.

Mr. Alfred Meyer appeared before the Board to discuss the request, and stated that Mr. Mohr has not resolved this problem and has already applied, to the Department of Army, for a dredge and fill to alter the land. He further questioned the use of the land for a mobile home park.

The staff clarified the recommendation to be RP (Residential-Professional) zoning in front and R-l-7 (Urban Residential) zoning in the back for single-family use.

The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING #173-86-3 Albert Kreibick

Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning, representing Mr. Kreibick, appeared before the Board, to answer any questions that the Board might have concerning the storing and restoration of antique cadillacs by Mr. Kreibick.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) & CUP#297-3 to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).

PUBLIC HEARING #174-86-3 Albert Kreibick

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING #218-86-3 Albert Kreibick

Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning, representing Mr. Kreibick, appeared before the Board to request an amendment, to the conditions, to include an additional 30 Cadillacs.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved an amendment, 3.K., to the conditions, to allow up to 30 inoperable antique vehicles, located within the vehicle storage area, which is fenced inside the property and covered.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for amendment of MP (Planned Industrial), to delete requirements 3.A and 3.H, of Ordinance #23-84, and as amended above.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#297-3 Albert Kreibick

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING #207-86-3 Lake Yale Groves, Inc.

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#86/12/4-5 Betty Walker

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in A (Agricultural), for home occupation for a real estate office.

PUBLIC HEARING #242-86-5 R. Dewey Burnsed & Charles A.

Thompson

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #228-86-5 Lawrence B. Blakey, et al

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING #234-86-5 Steven H. Gray

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING #233-86-4 Patrick Wilson

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to R-1-15 (Residential Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING #235-86-4 John H. Rich, Jr.

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to CP (Planned Commercial) for an office building.

PUBLIC HEARING #229-86-4 Carl & Cheryl Ludecke

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to CP (Planned Commercial) for a builders office.

PUBLIC HEARING #241-86-4 David W. Beane

Mr. Frank Williams, Sorrento, appeared before the Board to discuss concerns with the ingress and egress situation in the area and the rezoning effect on the property located behind the property in question.

Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, stated that one of the problems was the access to the property and explained the present road situation.

Ms. Patricia Rusico, Sorrento, appeared before the Board and stated that she was concerned about the road matters, including Palomino Trail.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #230-86-4 Gary Charlton

Mr. Larry Blow, Apopka, appeared before the Board and requested clarification of the uses in the request.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial), for a restaurant and office complex.

PUBLIC HEARING #236-86-4 Gordon E. Boyd

Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, presented a brief history of this request.

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

Commr. Burhans directed the Board's attention to a letter filed on record from Pearl C. Boyd.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action on this request until June 9, 1987, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING #244-86-3 Omer Schrock

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to LM (Light Manufacturing), for office, ware-house/retail.

PUBLIC HEARING #231-86-l Roger Rice

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial), for boat sales and service.

PUBLIC HEARING #236-86-4 Gordon E. Boyd (CONT'D.)

Discussion continued regarding the mobile home bond involved with this request.

Mr. Clapsaddle informed the Board that the bond was revoked in October, 1986.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, suggested notifying the bonding company that the Board may be in contact with them depending upon the action taken on June 9, 1987.

PUBLIC HEARING #225-86-5 Clara Stearns

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING #243-86-5 David C. Whilden

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#86/12/3-1 Glenn D. Parker

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in RR (Rural Residential), for removal of dirt for two homesites, as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING #227-86-l Albert & Helen T. Honeycutt

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

PUBLIC HEARING #224-86-2 James Jeffrey, Jr.

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RR (Rural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #237-86-2 Don Sikes

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial) for a taxidermy business.

PUBLIC HEARING #232-86-2 James C. Sparks

Mr. Felix Banas appeared before the Board in support of the denial and stated that the request would allow a building to be constructed in front of his property.

Mr. Gene Tunno and his brother appeared before the Board to discuss the request. Mr. Tunno stated that he would not be placing a building on the property in front of Mr. Banas' property, and that he would be willing to place a fence around the property involved in this request.

Commr. Deems made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Carson, to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request.

Commr. Smoak discussed his reasons for wanting to vote against the motion, and suggested rezoning it to CP, with stipulations for a specific use.

Commr. Carson stated his concerns with the applicants purchasing the property and not developing it for two years, with the possibility of someone else turning around and purchasing the property from the applicants with the approved zoning.

Commr. Deems discussed changing his motion to denial without prejudice, with the waiver of fees, so that the applicant can come back with another request that would be agreeable with the Planning and Zoning Commission.

At this time Commr. Deems withdrew his motion, with Commr. Carson withdrawing his second to the motion.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone this request until February 10, 1987, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss the moratorium placed on the four mile square area of U.S. Route 27, State Road 19, and the Florida's Turnpike, and accepting rezoning requests. He recommended rescinding the moratorium.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, recommended leaving the moratorium until January 20, 1987, until the Board can take action on the recommendations made today.

Commr. Smoak suggested accepting the PFD request from Sumter Electric, because regardless of the development, power would need to be supplied in that area through a utility substation.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the moratorium, on taking and accepting rezoning requests, remain in force, until the Board of County Commissioners can hear and make a decision on the recommendations next Tuesday, but accepting Public Facility District requests, which would be heard on schedule to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

CLERK/LAWS & LEGISLATION (CONT'D.)

Discussion occurred regarding the request made by Mr. Watkins, Clerk, concerning a proposed Bill for reorganization of the Clerk's Office fee structure.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request made by Mr. Watkins, Clerk, for the Board's support of the above proposed Bill, to be considered by the Legislative Delegation.

COMMISSIONERS

Commr. Windram distributed to the Board members the Liaison Assignments for 1987.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/WATER AUTHORITY

Further discussion occurred regarding the Gilbert Park boat ramp in Mount Dora.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Buurhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Boating Improvement funds, in the amount of $25,000.00, for the Gilbert Park boat ramp in Mount Dora.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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