A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 13, 1984
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 13, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Roan, 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: James C. Watkins, Clerk: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 6, 1984, as submitted.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one 6/8 cubic yard dump truck from Heintzelman's Truck Service in the amount of $30,742.00 as per County Bid #015-070-085.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a 1985 Pontiac Bonneville from Danny Len Buick, Eustis, in the amount of $10,399.89 for Mr. Willett, County Administrator.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board a request had been received for a one-time maintenance on Flossmore Street for Mr. Gus Anderson. Commr . Windram informed the Board that he would be paying for the one-time maintenance.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the following one-time maintenance:
1. Gus Anderson - Flossmore Street - $35.00
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-Of- Way Deeds on Bay Road, #4-4260:
1. Richard G. and Linda Z. Wise
2. Steven F. and Kathy J. Watts
3. Russell B. and Mary F. Wise
ESCROW/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the cash escrow performance guarantee in the amount of $18,810.00 for Lake Minneola Pier Project to Plummer Construction.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Pine Harbour Subdivision, and accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for construction in the amount of $lOO,OOO.OO.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of New Bradford Mobile Estates Subdivision, accepted a Performance Bond in the amount of $73,009.00, and accepted an environmental easement.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board he had received a request from Gertie and Hugh Campbell, Yalaha area, District #2, for a mobile home bond. It was the feeling of the Board to postpone this request at this time.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to renew the mobile home bond for Jerome A. Federinko, Emeralda Island Area, District #5.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of mobile
home bonds for the following:
1. Cecil M. Hook.
2. Kenneth E. Butler
3. Hughlan Martin
MUNICIPALITIES/REZONING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the City of Umatilla to rezone property from A (Agriculture) and C-2 (Community Commercial) to the City of Umatilla's zoning classification of RP. The property was annexed October 2, 1984.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the City of Tavares to rezone property from A (Agriculture) to the City of Tavares' zoning classification of R-l (5.5 units per acre). The property was annexed October 3, 1984.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the City of Tavares to rezone property from M-l (Heavy Industrial) to the City of Tavares' zoning classification of C-1A. The property was annexed September 5, 1984.
COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that correspondence had been received from Shirley Baker and Harold Baker concerning complaints over property damage which allegedly occurred during the dynamite incident on the Ross property.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he reviewed the requests and that the County should respond to the effect that they do not think there was any damage done and that the County would not be liable or responsible for any damage.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Mr. Ford, County Attorney, that correspondence be sent to the Bakers indicating the County's position in that the Board felt that there was not any damage done; therefore, the County is not liable.
Commr. Smoak commended everyone involved with the dynamite incident.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/PERSONNEL
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the job descriptions for the Fire Service Coordinator and Fire Inspector.
Commr. Carson questioned where the funding of the salaries would come from to cover the positions. Mr. Willett stated that the salary for the Fire Service Coordinator would cane from the fees assessed by the Fire Districts, which would be collected in 1985. He further stated that the salary for the Fire Inspector position would come from the building and zoning permit fees.
Discussion occurred utilizing the funds from Contingency for the salary of the Fire Service Coordinator, on a loan basis, until the anticipated revenues from the fees assessed by the Fire Districts are received. Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, stated that he did not feel the County could spend next year's anticipated revenues this year. Mr. Willett recommended that the funding cane fran Contingency. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he did not think that the Board could be reimbursed for this year's expenses. It was noted that after the first year, the salary for the Fire Service Coordinator would not cane from any General Revenue funding source.
Commr. Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Carson to adopt the Fire Service Coordinator job description, as recommended by Mr. Willett, and that a new position in the County be established to create this position, and that for fiscal year 1984, the necessary funding be made available from Contingency for the salary, benefits, transportation, and other costs of the Fire Service Coordinator.
Discussion occurred regarding the funding for transportation coming from the Contingency Account. The Board discussed leasing a vehicle for the remainder of the budget year and then purchasing a vehicle when the proper funds are available.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board amended Commr. Smoak's motion to exclude the purchase of a vehicle and the purchase of capital equipment until such time the proper funds are available..Commr. Smoak voted "NO".
The Board voted on the amended motion and it was carried unanimously.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the job description for the Fire Inspector, as recommended by Mr. Willett, and approved that a position be created with a salary range of $14,300 - $20,000.
ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the funding report on Special Assessments. Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the Public Works Director, explained that $260,000.00 had been budgeted for the County portion of road construction. She stated that the total approved and pending projects for 1984/85 have exceeded the budgeted amount. She stated that in reviewing the status of projects underway this year, it will be necessary to either transfer funds to increase the budget or discontinue special assessments once the County funding is expended.
It was the feeling of the Board that the Special Assessment program should continue. Discussion occurred utilizing the Revenue Sharing funds for the program. Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, informed the Board that the estimated revenue from the l/2 cent gas tax was $325,000.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to increase the Special Assessment program by $200,000, with the total budget being $460,000 with the funds to come from the Road Construction Account in the Revenue Sharing fund.
SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board in regards to the tree at Orange Blossom Gardens. Be informed the Board that the attorneys representing the developer would like public hearings held before the removal of the tree. Be stated that the attorneys also recommended that the road be moved instead of removing the tree.
Mr. Willett stated that the approximate cost to have the road widened and moved would be a minimum of $3,000 and the approximate cost to have the tree removed would be $600.00. It was pointed out that some of the residents believe that the tree is half dead.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Public Works Department to have the tree removed at Orange Blossom Gardens.
ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding A B Merritt Road. He stated that the Special Assessment program has been explained to the residents. He pointed nut that A B Merritt Road was a non-maintained road and not in the County maintenance system.
Commr. Carson questioned if the lien assessment was approved so the drainage problems could be resolved. Mr. Jim Stivender, Engineering Coordinator, stated that the area is good for agriculture, but it was difficult to build roads in that area as it stays wet. He explained, that if the residents agree to a special assessment, that it would be an expensive road to build and that he believed that the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) would be involved.
Mr. Marvin Strickland, Groveland, addressed the Board on behalf of the homeowners. He informed the Board that water also drained into Clear Water Lake. He requested that the Board
approve maintenance for the road to keep it at a passable grade.
Mr. Stivender pointed out on the map the portions of the road for which right-of-way has been given.
Mr. 0. L. Strickland, Mr. Tom Merritt, and Mr. Donald Burk, were all present to discuss the road problem with the Board.
Commr. Carson questioned if a Municipal Service Taxing Unit, MSTU, would be a practical approach. Mr. Willett stated that he would have to look at the assessments.
Commr. Smoak suggested a possible one-time maintenance in order to make the road passable. He suggested that the Board authorize Mr. Willett and his staff to go out and review that road and come up with cost figures on a one-time maintenance.
Mr. Gary Madison, Groveland, informed the Board that the residents are not interested in having the road paved due to the possibility of the road becoming a drag raceway.
Mrs. Maryanne Franklin, Groveland, addressed the Board and stated that the school buses cannot get back to the children who live on the road. She further stated that the road is also impassable to emergency vehicles.
Mrs. Katherine O'Calvay, Groveland, addressed the Board and questioned if the County would pay a portion of the one-time maintenance. Commr. Burhans informed her that it was not County policy to assist in one-time maintenances, but it is a County policy to assist in bringing roads up to County paved standards.
Discussion occurred regarding Mr. Willett obtaining figures for a one-time maintenance and figures for a special assessment. It was pointed out that the road would require a great amount of fill. Mrs. O'Calvay suggested that if the County could provide the fill, they would supply the manpower.
The Board referred the request to Mr. Willett in order to arrive at figures for a one-time maintenance and figure for a special assessment and come back before the Board with a
recomendation.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:50 a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for ten (10) minutes. The Board reconvened at 11:OO a.m.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that he had informed a news media inaccurately that Astatula, Lake Jem, and Mascotte were going to be excluded from the Countywide fire protection. He stated, that according to the tapes of the meeting on November 6, 1984, Astatula, Lake Jem, and Mascotte would not be excluded and that only Astor would be excluded.
Mr. Douglas Harrison, Mayor-Fire Chief of Astatula, questioned if the Town of Astatula would have a district that they would be covering. The Board assured Mr. Harrison that Astatula would have a district as per the agreement which was signed by the Town of Astatula.
Commr. Smoak stated that at the last meeting, it was the feeling of the Board that if a geographical identifiable area rejected the fire referendum, that it would not be forced upon them. He stated that all areas in the County are included in the consolidated fire protection with the exception of Astor,
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/ZONING
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that he had met with the attorneys of Mr. Tworoger regarding the Astor Boat Ramp. He stated Mr. Tworoger has come to an agreement to deed the property to the County. He stated that Jim Stivender, Engineering Coordinator, would be doing the surveying this week.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to schedule a daylight on-site demonstration at the Astor Boat Ramp for December 8, 1984.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, presented the Board with copies of a map and a preliminary report on the Development in Lake County from January 1, 1979, through October 4, 1984, for their review.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/CODE ENFORCEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Jim Ellis, Mt. Plymouth, to serve on the Code Enforcement Board.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds, new and cancellations:
NEW
624-85 Ronald R. Krueger (Aluminum Erection)
1184-85 William A. Vinton
1905-85 Sidney E. Hester (Tile Contractor)
1992-85 Howard Lind (Electrical)
1545-85 Kenneth R. Huchinqson
3080-85 Larry D. Mott
4184-85 George Shepard & Acree Air Conditioning, Inc.(Master Electrician)
4185-85 J. M. Jennings (Class A - Air Conditioning)
4187-85 Harold E. Lindsey d/b/a Ma-Con (Electrical Contractor)
4188-85 Ralph S. Eisnaugle
CANCELLATIONS
1860 The Hayden Company
2017 BillYell Electric
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending October 31, 1984,($4,486.62).
COMMITTEES
Commr . Smoak questioned what the next step would be in regards to the resort tax.
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he would meet with the County Attorney's office to discuss the next step in regards to the resort tax.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for Rezoning.
BONDS/ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Public Official Bond for Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
REZONING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone the following cases until December 11, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter
as possible:
CUP #930-l Edgar McNeil
#157-84-2 James P. Gills
CUP #944-2 James P. Gills
Included in the motion was approval to accept the withdrawal of the following case as requested by the applicant:
#68-84-l W. E. Golden
PUBLIC HEARING #142-84-3 A to R-l-7 William & Grace Stosberg, William Bray & Barbara Dickenson
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning case with the
Board.
Commr. Smoak stated that he felt that R-l-7 (Urban Residential) or R-1-15 (Residential Estates) were not appropriate zones for the area.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr, Deems and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning from A (Agriculture) to R-1-15 (Residential Estates), without prejudice.
PUBLIC HEARING #98-84-4 A to PUB Conway Kittredge
Mr. Richard Radkey, Tampa, was present representing White Rose Nursery, Inc., who was objecting to the rezoning. He stated that his clients were concerned with the density of the project, the setbacks and the buffers. He suggested that the buffer be of great height.
Mr. Carter Moore, representing Conway Kittredge, informed the Board that the developer plans to use septic tanks instead of a central sewage system (based upon the recanmendation of the Pollution Control Department) and that a central water system would be used. He stated that there was good potable water in the area. He gave a brief rebuttal on the setbacks and buffer.
Mrs. Kitten Schwalb addressed the Board regarding the concerns of the area residents. She stated, that according to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the area is basically a low density and agriculture area.
Mr. Thomas Bowers was also present to object to the rezoning. He stated that he felt that the density of this project would propose a health hazard. He also stated concerns of the possible increase in traffic on SR 44.
Mrs. Pam Woodworth, Eustis, was present objecting to the rezoning due to her concerns with the school system. She felt that the additional residents would place a burden on the Eustis school system.
Mrs. Lois Lanius, Cardinal Lane, was present objecting to the rezoning and stated that a second petition was presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting on October 31, 1984.
Mr. Moore addressed the Board and gave a brief presentation on the proposed development. He stated that the project would be constructed in four phases. He further stated that the developers feel they need a greater density per acre than was approved by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission approved one (1) unit per acre.
Mr. Moore requested the County defer the request for the developer to provide fire protection until such time the County had made a final determination on Countywide fire protection.
Mr. Karl Pecht, also representing the petitioner, was present to give a brief presentation on the project Commr. Windram suggested that the entrance to the proposed project on Cardinal Lane be eliminated from the Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Pecht stated that he did not see any problems with eliminating that entrance.
Mr. Conway Kittredge, petitioner, was also present to discuss the request with the Board.
Mr. Steve Mellich, Schemmer Associates, was also present representing the petitioner. He discussed the concerns of White Rose Nursery, Inc. He stated that it was not the intention of the developer to disturb the groundwater.
Mr. Steve Vaughn, Mt. Dora, was present on behalf of Mr. Heidrich. He stated that Mr. Heidrich was in favor of the rezoning and felt that the project would be good for the area.
Mr. Mellich then addressed the Board requesting the following amendments of the Planned Unit Development (PUD):
1. Page 1, Item A, Number 1. Requested the wording be changed from "duplex" to "quadraplex".
2. Page 1, Item A, Number 2A. Requested that the word "detached" be placed before "residential structures shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet".
3. 2, Page Item A, Number 4. Requested that 30,636 sq. ft. be amended to 12,500 sq. ft.
4. Page 2, Item A, Number 4. Requested that the entire sentence beginning "The lots for single family attached homes shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet...." be deleted from the PUD.
5 . Page 3, Item C, Number 1. Requested typographical error be corrected from (47) to (147).
6. Page 5, Item 3. Requested the wording "police and" be deleted from the paragraph.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the concept of the Planning Commission for approval of the Planned Unit Development (PUD).
The Board discussed and made motions on the following amendments as requested by Mr. Mellich.
1. Page 1, Item A, Number 1.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change the wording fran "duplex" to "quadraplex".
2. Page 1, Item A, Number 2A.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, stated the reason that "detached" was not placed in the Planned Unit Development was that they wanted to maintain a fifteen (15) foot distance between all buildings. He stated that a definition of residential structures could be placed in the Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Mellich withdrew his request for amendment of Page 1, Item A, Number 2A.
3. Page 2, Item A, Number 4.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend the number 30,636 sq. ft. to 12,500 sq. ft.
4. Page 2, Item A, Number 4.
Mr. Sexton stated that he did not have any problems with
deleting the sentence.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Ccmmr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to delete the sentence as follows:
The lots for single family attached homes lots shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet measured along the property line or lines contiguous to a street and shall contain a minimum of 3,750 square feet per dwelling unit."
5. Page 5, Item 3.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to delete the wording "police and" from the Planned Unit Development.
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 A (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) for mixed residential uses, as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING #135-84-2 A to PUD Panacea Timber Co.
Mr. Steve Richey, representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board. He requested that his clients be required to meet the setback requirements of RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) or establish different types of setbacks within the development.
Mr. Richey further requested that the developers would be paving the roads up to County standards and that his clients would like an option written into the Planned Unit Development, that if the roads are built to County standards and meet all road requirements, that the roads could be brought into the County system.
On a notion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) for an adult mobile home community, R.V. park and a commercial shopping facility, including the amendments requested by Mr. Richey.
PUBLIC HEARING #140-84-5 A to RR Grady Whitlock
Mr. Whitlock, petitioner, was present to object to the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to RR (Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #153-84-5 Amend CP Mary Sue Daniels
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning 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 the CP (Planned Commercial) with the following conditions:
1. To allow one (1) living area upstairs.
2. To allow professional offices downstairs.
PUBLIC HEARING #148-84-5 R-l-7 to R-1-5 Ralph I. Richardson
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning request with
the Board.
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 fran R-l-7 (Urban Resi- ential) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #152-84-4 RR to A Henry F. Haas
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning request with
the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the reccmmendation of the Planning Commission and denied rezoning fran RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agriculture).
PUBLIC HEARING #154-84-5 R-1-7 to CP Earl W. Stockwell
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning request with
the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board upheld the reccmmendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-l (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial) for a telephone switching facility.
Commr. Carson declared a conflict of interest and abstained from voting as he is on the Board of Directors for United Telephone.
PUBLIC HEARING #156-84-l RMRP, C-l, C-2 to CP Lucille B. Floyd
Mr. Fred Morrison, representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the rezoning case with the Board.
Mr. Lassiter, a traffic engineer, was present to discuss the ingress and egress from the property. He requested that the installation of dual left turn lanes be subject to recommendation of the County Engineering Department and the Department of Transportation.
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 RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential), C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial), C-2 (Community Commercial) to CP (Planned Commercial), as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING #147-84-2 R-1-7 to A Merle E. Nelson
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban
Residential) to A (Agriculture).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #417C-3 CUP in A W.B. & James Hunter
Mr. Fred Morrison, representing the petitioner, was present
to discuss the rezoning request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission for a CUP in A (Agriculture) for sand
extraction, with the time requirement being amended.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #856A-2 Amend CUP M & N Leasinq
Mr. Harlow Middleton, representing M & N Leasing, was present to discuss the request with the Board. He questioned if the amended CUP would include alcoholic beverages. Mr. Sexton, Director of Development, stated he had no problem with the sale of alcoholic beverages as requested by Mr. Middleton.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved to amend CUP #856-2 to include parking, docking, nature trails and permanent docking for cruise boat with commission sales, as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #943-3 CUP in A James Miller
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 recanmendation of the Planning Commission and approved a CUP in A (Agriculture) for a radio transmitting/receiving tower.
PUBLIC HEARING #150-84-3 RR to A M. Wade Bradford
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 Commission and approved rezoning from RR (Rural
Residential) to A (Agriculture).
PUBLIC HEARING #155-84-2 A to RE Robert J. Hester, III
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 recanmendation of the
Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to
RE (Rural Estates).
PUBLIC HEARING #158-84-2 R-l-7 to C-l or CP C. J. Knowles
Mrs. Jeanne Brown, Okahumpka, addressed the Board objecting to the rezoning. She did not feel the Post Office should be located on that site. She read a letter from the area residents objecting to the rezoning. She informed the Board that the site is located in a high crime area.
Mr. Fred Morrison, attorney representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the rezoning request with the Board. He commented on the process of a site selection by the Post Office.
Commr. Windram informed the Board and audience that he has attempted to contact Representative McCollum's office regarding the request.
Mrs. Carr, Okahumpka, addressed the Board objecting to the rezoning. She stated that she felt there were other locations which would be more suitable than the present site.
Mrs. Wendy Diamond, Okahumpka, stated that she did not want the Post Office to be located on that site as it was in an undesireable neighborhood and that the residents would not be safe going to the Post Office after daylight hours.
Mrs. Joan Twiss, Ms. Demetria Connor, and Mr. Ralph Twiss, were also present to object to the rezoning request.
Mrs. Katrina McBride stated that she felt the proposed Post Office could be more centrally located in Okahumpka.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this rezoning case until January 8, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #818-4 Revocation of CUP City of Mt. Dora
No one present wished to discuss this request 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 revocation of the CUP.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #843A-4 Amendment of CUP Charles and Dale -- Conover and Dillard --
No one present wished to discuss this rezoning request 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 the amendment of CUP to delete property and extend life of current CUP.
REZONING
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, informed the Board that he had received a request from Mr. Buz Bowen, attorney representing Mr. Ward, for the Board to reconsider the Conditional Use Permit.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend to Mr. Ward the transmittal letter indicating to him that the signing and filing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the appropriate CUP documents must be within seven (7) days from the notification date.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a request from Orange County for Lake County to assist in removing a portion of a bridge Orange County has acquired at Helena Run.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Orange County.
GRANTS/COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Commr . Burhans informed the Board that he received correspondence from the National Association of Counties, Emergency Food & Shelter, and that Lake County is eligible to apply for a $54,000 grant to be used in the Welfare Department.
The Board referred the grant to Mr. Willett, County Administrator, for further review and to report back to the Board with a recanmendation.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMISSIONERS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Commr. Smoak to serve as liaison with the Board of Directors of the Lake County Economic Development Council, Inc.
MEETINGS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board scheduled the January 1, 1985, Board of County Commissioners meeting to January 2, 1985.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $974.20, which is to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending personnel to various programs.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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