A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 10, 1984

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 10, 1984, 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: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Mary C Grover, Secretary.

Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and Commr Deems led the

Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the minutes of July 3, 1984, as

corrected. Commr. Windram abstained from voting as he was not present for the July 3, 1984, meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael C Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to request permission to advertise to widen and resurface Old Highway 50 from Highway 27 to C-455 and to pave Washington Street.

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that his office is located on Old Highway 50.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to widen and resurface Old Highway 50 from Highway 27 to C-455 and to pave Washington Street.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Orange Blossom Gardens Unit V Subdivision plat for recording, and accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $417,000.00.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Roy and Ruth Uhlman, Sunnyside Area, District #1, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of a mobile home bond for Frederick Miller.

AGRICULTURE CENTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/RESOLUTION

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Proclamation declaring July 31, 1984, as Dr. Earl Kelly Day.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding filling the Land Development Manager position recently vacated by Mr. Jerry Grief. He stated that another member of the Planning Staff has been working in that position for a couple of months. He recommended Mr. Lanny Harker fill the Land Development Manager position temporarily as Mr. Harker does not want the position on a full time basis. He also recommended a salary of $17,300.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Lanny Harker to fill the position of Land Development Manager, on a temporary basis, at a salary of $17,300.

CLAY PITS/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the purchase of property owned by Mr William Floyd. He explained that the property was next to a county-owned clay pit on Dewey Robbins Road. He stated that an appraisal has been completed. He further stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Floyd's attorney on the purchase of the property at the appraised value.

0n a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to negotiate the purchase of the property and bring back the information to the Board.

FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Commr. Smoak informed the Board of correspondence received from the Bassville Fire District in regards to their insurance rating. He stated that the fire insurance classification for the Fire District has improved from a Class 10 to Class 7/9 and that the letter indicated that the new classification will result in a decrease in the fire insurance rates for many properties within the district.

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits

and bonds:

New

Velma Gaskin Lynch

Renewal

Larry A. Ponds

ANIMAL SHELTER

Commr. Carson informed the Board of the new Animal Control Bill that had been passed. He stated that the new bill allows Animal Control Shelters to use lethal injection or firearms as methods in the disposal of animals. He further stated that the bill also permits the use of chambers that use commercially bottled carbon monoxide gas. He suggested that the euthanasia chamber at the Animal Control Shelter might be modified to use the gas.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

Commr. Smoak addressed the Board to discuss the bond issue which has been issued by Lake County for low to medium income people in regards to housing needs.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to contact the Orange County Housing Finance Authority, agent for Lake County, and directed Mr. Willett to report back to the Board his opinion of the bond market and the feasibility of a bond issue in Lake County.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 9 30 a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess

until 1O:OO a m. when the public hearing for the proposed local

option gas tax ordinance would be heard.

ORDINANCES/PUBLIC WORKS

At 1O:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing to discuss the proposed local option gas tax ordinance.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the June 19, 1984 and July 3, 1984, editions of the Sentinel Star Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the audience that this was a public hearing to consider an ordinance to adopt a two cent gas tax in Lake County. He presented the Board with copies of Lake County's gas tax allocation and a five year estimate of revenues and expenditures for Road & Bridge. He also copied the Board on the survey conducted by the Public Works Department in regards to gasoline prices for Orange, Marion, Sumter, Seminole, and Lake Counties.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, also informed the Board that a resolution needed to be adopted along with the ordinance.

Commr. Smoak stated that he supported the proposed ordinance for the following reasons.

1. Property taxpayers would be relieved of paying the

Road & Bridge tax.

2. The County would be generating funds on a user fee

basis from those people who buy gasoline.

3. The price for gasoline should not have any significant

change.

Mr. H. H. Hartman, Mount Dora, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed ordinance. He stated that the Board should postpone action on the proposed ordinance until the homestead exemption had been abolished. He stated that he felt all property owners should be taxed equally.

Commr. Smoak explained to Mr. Hartman that the Board did not have the authority to change the homestead exemption and that it would have to be changed by Constitutional Amendment.

ASSESSMENTS

The Chairman announced the public hearing on Special

Assessment #25, Astor Forest Campsites, would be postponed until 10:45 a.m.

ORDINANCES/PUBLIC WORKS (CONT.)

Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Smoak to place the proposed ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only.

Commr. Carson withdrew his motion and Commr. Smoak withdrew his second.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Resolution expressing the intent of the Board to levy an additional two-cent local option gas tax pursuant to Florida Statutes 336 025 for a period of ten years beginning on September 1, 1984.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously the Board approved to place the following ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only:

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 336.025; IMPOSING A 2-CENT (TWO) LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX UPON EVERY GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL AND SPECIAL FUEL SOLD IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING A DURATION OF TEN YEARS FOR SUCH TAX; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICABLE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH TAX BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY AND ELIGIBLE MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE.



On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1984-5, as read on its first and final reading by title only.

ASSESSMENTS/BIDS

The Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing on Special Assessment #25, Astor Forest Campsites.

Mrs. Jane Thomas, Astor, addressed the Board and questioned if the project included all the necessary drainage work. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that the project did include all the necessary drainage work.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Assessment Roll for Special Assessment #25, Astor Forest Campsites, and awarded the bid to Hewitt Contracting Company in the amount of $29,794.80, low bid.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mr. Jim Flowers, Private Industry Council Director, addressed the Board requesting approval on the CETA Grant

closeouts.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the CETA Grant close-out and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary close-out

documents.

At this time Commr. Burhans presented Mr. Flowers with a Resolution of Appreciation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $569.00 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending Chief Civil Clerk Yvonne McQueen to the basic and advanced judicial process school, held at the Dolphin Beach Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, June 25 thru 29, 1984.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for Rezoning.

REZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the following cases until September 11, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter:

Case # Petitioner

CUP #828-4 Conway D. Kittredge

#98-84-4 Conway D. Kittredge

CUP #918-4 Conway D. Kittredge

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the following cases until August 14, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter:

Case # Petitioner

CUP #919-2 James P. Gills

CUP #915-2 Norma D. Macks

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #919-2 James P Gills

Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing the Petitioner, addressed the Board requesting the Board reconsider the action taken in postponing CUP #919-2 and hear the case at the scheduled agenda time.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board reconsidered the action taken in postponing Case CUP #919-2 and approved to hear the case at its scheduled agenda time.

PUBLIC HEARING #92-84-l Amend CP Rosemary Purdum

Mrs. Rosemary Purdum, petitioner, addressed the Board and requested that her rezoning case be postponed until next month. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until August 14, 1984, at 2.00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

REZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted withdrawal of the

following cases.

Case # Petitioner

#40-84-2 Lynne Precast

#74-84-4 Andrew Warwzycki

#61-84-4 Florida Mining & Material

CUP #907-l Lyle A. Freitag

#93-84-l Simon Lipsitz

PUBLIC HEARING #55-84-4 Amend Site Plan in MP

Jiffy Industries

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

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, informed the Board that the applicant was instructed to seek alternative sitings for a 50 foot right-of-way to serve the Longwood Subdivision. He further stated that the Staff has approved a 50 foot right-of-way, which is to be dedicated on the east and north side of the property.

Ms. Paulette Muller, Pollution Control Director, addressed the Board and stated the problem she had with the rezoning request has been resolved; therefore, she was no longer objecting to the request.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved to amend the site plan in MP (Planned Industrial), as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #911-3 CUP in R-l-7 Judith Albertson,

et. al.

Mr. Ed Stepein, Clermont, addressed the Board in opposition to the request. He stated that he objected to the development of townhouses as the area consists of half acre to one acre homes.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to Amend Section 8 in the CUP to require a 50 foot buffer zone instead of a ten (10) foot buffer zone and approved to add the letter "K" on page 3, that a vegitative buffer be established on the rear and sides of the property.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a CUP in R-l-7 (Urban

Residential) for a Planned Unit Development for townhouses, as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING #64-84-3 A to C-l or CP John W. Cabaniss

No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to CP (Planned Commercial) for a feed store.

PUBLIC HEARING #66-84-3 R-l-7 to MP Zella & Lonnie Moore, Jr

Mrs. Bertie Kost, Tavares, addressed the Board in opposition

to the rezoning request.

Mr. Virgil Hawkins, attorney representing the petitioners, was present to discuss the case with the Board. Mr. Bill Baldwin, also representing the petitioners, was present to discuss the request.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that it was the staff's recommendation that access to the property be only from Old US 441 by a 24 foot wide easement and the remainder of the property will be enclosed by a six foot high opaque wooden fence; therefore the property owners would not have access out to the two unmaintained County roads to the west of the property.

Mrs. Doyne Stand, Tavares, stated that she would have no objections to the request if the property was screened by a fence.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to add an item "D" to the conditions that no business be permitted there which will create a noise, air, or any other pollution or nuisance to the adjacent neighborhood.

Mr. Baldwin stated that the petitioners would like the rear entrance to the property kept opened, or they would like to have their rezoning request withdrawn.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban

Residential)to MP (Planned Commercial) for storage, office space and parking, as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING #72-84-2 A to RMRP Equity Star, LTD. &

Eleanor Watkins

No one present wished to discuss the 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 Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture).to RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to come into

compliance and expand travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #234A-2 Amend CUP Equity Star, LTD. & Eleanor Watkins

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved to amend CUP #234-2 to add additional land in RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) for expansion of travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING #82-84-5 Amend CP Norman Perry/Muriel Sims

Mrs. Sue Daniels, Astor, was present to object to the

rezoning request. She stated that the parking for the store was inadequate. She explained that vehicles are parking on the highway which is creating a traffic hazard.

Mrs. Anita Fletcher, adjoining property owner, addressed the Board and requested that the rental portable sign be removed. She also objected to the street light which is located on top of the store's roof. She also stated concern with the smell of bait.

Commr . Burhans informed the Board that he had received a telephone call from the applicant a few months ago regarding opening the variety store. He stated that he referred the request to Mr. Willett, County Administrator, and Mr. Willett gave permission to the applicant to open the store.

Mr. Joe Larkin, attorney representing the applicant, was present and stated that he felt the parking area was adequate. He stated that if the Board approves the request, a storage shed would be torn down to improve the parking area.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning to amend CP (Planned Commercial) zoning to include a variety store and a bait and tackle store with fishing tackle repairs. The Board directed the Planning Department to investigate the parking situation.

PUBLIC HEARING #84-84-5 R-1-5 to CP Leilani R. Harper

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial) for a florist and gift shop.

PUBLIC HEARING #87-84-5 RR to A Michael A. Blocker

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendations of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agriculture) for an apairy.

PUBLIC HEARING #85-84-4 A to RR Robert D. Crawford

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and

carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendations of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to AR (Agricutural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #682A-4 Amend CUP Simon Lipsitz

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved to Amend CUP #682-4 in RR (Rural Residential) to delete a portion of the property for duplexes.

PUBLIC HEARING #79-84-4 R-1-7 to R-1-5 Simon Bojkovsky

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential) for the placement of a mobile home.

PUBLIC HEAPING #78-84-4 RR to R-l-15 Walter &

Alfreida Anderson

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to R-l-15 (Residential Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #916-4 CUP in RP Kenneth C. Sedlak Jr No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a CUP in RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional) for a Church.

PUBLIC HEARING #97-84-3 Amend CP Lake-Dora Alliance Church

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the amendment of the existing CP (Planned Commercial) for expansion of the church facilities.

PUBLIC HEARING #91-84-4 Amend CP Chris P. Cox/Cox Oil

& Sales Co

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the amendment of the existing CP (Planned Commercial) to include a convenience store.

PUBLIC HEARING #83-84-5 A to RR James R. & Sharon L. Garris

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to RR (Rural Residential) to be able to subdivide the property.\

PUBLIC HEARING #81-84-5 R-l-7 to RM John A. Burnor

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban

Residential) to RM (Mobile Home Residential District) for a mobile home.

PUBLIC HEARING #96-84-l R-1-7 to R-l-5 Kent R. &

Meegan Mathews

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and

carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #80-84-l RR to A William C. White, Jr.

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RR (Rural

Residential) to A (Agriculture) to put a mobile home on the property.

PUBLIC HEARING #90-84-l C-Z to LM Seagull Enterprises

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from C-2 (Community Commercial) to LM (Light Manufacturing) for professional offices and a cabinet manufacturing plant.

PUBLIC HEARING #95-84-l Amend CP Brenda G. Nelms

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the amendment of the existing CP (Planned Commercial) to include an office building.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #913-2 CUP in M-l Hans R. Walter

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a CUP in M-l (Heavy Industrial District) for a mobile home as a caretaker's residence.

PUBLIC HEARING #lOl-84-2 A to RM James P. Gills

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #919-2 CUP in RM James P. Gills

Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing Mr. Gills, was present to discuss the request with the Board

Mr. Richey presented and discussed with the Board a copy of a proposed Conditional Use Permit that he had prepared. He also presented the Board with a copy of a letter from Florida Citrus Groves Corporation withdrawing their opposition to the CUP request. He further stated that a site plan has been submitted to the Planning Department.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney stated there might be a possible technical problem with the Board hearing CUP #919-2 as it has always been Board policy to automatically postpone first postponements that are recommended by the Planning Commission. He stated that the Board could waive their policy and make a motion to consider the request.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to RM (Mobile Home Residential) for a mobile home park, subject to action taken on the Conditional Use Permit.

Discussion continued regarding the request for a Conditional Use Permit in RM (Mobile Home Residential District).

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, informed the Board that he had read Mr. Richey's proposed Conditional Use Permit and that he had a few problems with it. He stated that the Planning Department felt they needed more information to tie into the CUP to insure the fact that there was adequate water, sewer, and fire protection. He further stated that he requested Item D under Terms be deleted from the Conditional Use Permit. He explained that the Board has adopted a fair housing resolution and under Item D that it excludes several people. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he felt that the second portion of Item D, pertaining to schools, should be left in the CUP. Mr. Richey stated that he would not have any problems if the Board wanted to delete Item D.

Mr. Sexton stated that a provision should be included in the CUP that the developer will pay for all the improvements and provide some mechanisms of staffing the fire station and ambulance facilities. The Board informed Mr. Sexton that the park should be covered under the new structure tax.

Mr. Richey informed the Board that the provisions in the Conditional Use Permit are acceptable to Mr. Gills, petitioner, and has agreed to sign the Conditional Use Permit within the allotted time frame.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to waive the automatic postponement rule and approved the Conditional Use Permit in RM (Mobile Home Residential District) for a PUD (Planned Unit Development) for a mobile home park, as presented.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Planning Department to advertise an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as this request would be creating an urban node.

PUBLIC HEARING #88-84-2 A to C-l Sam Posey

Mr. Keith Coffield, Durden, Wicks & Associates, Inc.

representing the petitioner was present to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied without prejudice rezoning from A (Agriculture) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for a travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #914-2 CUP in C-l Sam Posey

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 overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied, without prejudice, the CUP in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for a travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #917-2 CUP in A J & L Farms

Mr. David Sheets, Petitioner, addressed the Board to discuss the request. He stated concern over the hours of operation.

Mrs. Diane Sheets was also present to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend the Conditional

Mr. Sheets also requested that he be allowed to repair radiators on cars, trucks, and tractors. It was the feeling of the Board that Mr. Sheets be permitted to repair any piece of equipment that is used in grove management and care operations.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend the Conditional Use Permit to allow a 2 foot by 4 foot business sign be installed at the business.

On a motion by Commr Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a CUP in A for grove caretaking and maintenance of grove equipment, as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING #89-84-3 A to M-l Robert J. Pleus

Mr. Robert J. Pleus, petitioner, addressed the Board in opposition to the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial.

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, informed the Board that the property is located in an industrial zone.

Mr. Richard Bossenan, Orlando, was also present to discuss

the proposed project should the rezoning request be approved.

Mr. Richard Reynolds, President of the Lake County Economic Development Council, was also present in favor of the rezoning as it bring industry into South Lake County.

Mrs. Mary Brasher, adjoining property owner, was present objecting to the rezoning as she is in the process of selling her parcel of property, which is zoned RMRP, and she feels it might interfere with the sale.

Mrs. Anne Adams, Winter Haven, also addressed the Board in opposition to the rezoning.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to MP (Planned Industrial) and that all the uses under M-l (Heavy Industrial) be allowed under the MP (Planned Industrial) zoning.

PUBLIC HEARING #94-84-3 A to LM or MP Donald D. Keller/

John J. Salamone

No one present wished to discuss the 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 Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to MP (Planned Industrial) to do carpentry work.

PUBLIC HEARING #99-84-3 RMRP to CP Joe E. Hill/Lake Dora

Resort

No one present wished to discuss the 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 Commission and approved rezoning from RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial) for an RV Sales Center.

PUBLIC HEARING #lOO-84-3 CP to RMRP Joe E. Hill/Lake

Dora Resort

No one present wished to discuss the 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 Commission and approved rezoning from CP (Planned

Commerical) to RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #895A-3 Class. of Uses Joe E. Hill/Lake

Dora Resort

Mr. Joe E. Hill, petitioner, was present to discuss the

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 Commission and approved the Classification of Uses and amended the CUP in RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to include a marina, RV park & RV sales.

Commr. Smoak expressed his appreciation on the cooperation received from Mr. Hill and his staff on working with the County in regards to the rezoning request.

There being no further business to be brought to the

attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, clerk

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