The Lake County Value Adjustment Board met in regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at 8:45 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman; William "Bill" H. Good, Vice Chairman and Catherine C. Hanson. School Board members present were: Tom Chapman. Others present were Sanford "Sandy" Minkoff, County Attorney; Ed Havill, Property Appraiser; Frank Royce, Chief Deputy, Property Appraiser's Office; Ginger Casburn, Exemptions Supervisor; Property Appraiser's Office; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
PETITION NO. 1996-293-L MANOOCHEHR MOTAMEDI
Mr. Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, explained that the petitioner had filed late for homestead.
Mr. Manoochehr Motamedi addressed the Board and stated that he had lived in Kentucky for approximately 19 years, and he was not aware of any tax policy.
Mr. Havill stated that the deadline to file the petition was September 16, 1996, and Mr. Motamedi filed his petition to the VAB on December 3, 1996.
Mr. Motamedi stated that he filed as soon as he got his tax notice.
Commr. Cadwell stated that the VAB had to find extenuating circumstances for filing late, before it could hear the case.
Commr. Hanson stated that the lack of knowledge was not a reason for the VAB to hear, and therefore, to grant the petition.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Chapman and carried unanimously by a 4-0 vote, the VAB denied to hear Petition 1996-293-L, Manoochehr Motamedi, due to the lack of extenuating circumstances to overturn the recommendation for denial of homestead.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Chapman and carried unanimously, the VAB approved the VAB Minutes of November 26, 1996, as presented.
There being no further issue to be brought to the attention of the VAB, the meeting recessed at 8:52 a.m.
WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: William "Bill" H. Good, Chairman; G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Vice Chairman; Welton G. Cadwell; Catherine C. Hanson; and Rhonda H. Gerber. Others present were: Sanford A. Minkoff, County Attorney; Sue B. Whittle, County Manager; Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager; Barbara H. Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Cadwell gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that an Addendum No. 1, published on January 17, 1997, had been added to the Agenda this date.
MINUTES
Regarding the Minutes of November 26, 1996 (Regular Meeting), clarification was made to the misspelling of a name as requested by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of November 26, 1996 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
Regarding the Minutes of December 10, 1996 (Special Meeting), the following correction was requested:
Page 2, Line 23 - change "a" to at.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of December 10, 1996 (Special Meeting-Advance), as corrected.
CLERK OF COURTS' CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request for approval of Budget Adjustments for FY 95/96 from the Office of County Finance, as follows:
Budget Adjustments
A. Transfers:
1. Fund: General
Department: Constitutional Officer/Sheriff
From: Contingency - Sheriff $10,000
To: Law Enforcement Capital $10,000
Transfer #: 97-067
Justification: Pursuant to F.S.30.49, the Sheriff is requesting that $10,000 be transferred into Law Enforcement Capital.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Joseph Rudolph Sabatini, Case No. 96-2726MMAO132, in the amount of $35.00.
Bonds-Contractor
Request for approval of Contractor Bond, New, as follows:
New
4243-97 Steven's Electric, Inc.
Accounts Allowed
Request to acknowledge receipt of list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136 of the Florida Statutes, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes as attached Exhibit A and filed in the Board Support Division of the Clerk's Office.
Ordinances/Municipalities/Zoning
Request to acknowledge receipt of City of Minneola Ordinance No. 96-17 and Ordinance No. 96-18 covering a Small Scale Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment for the City of Minneola for additional property purchased adjacent to the present city park to expand the size of the park; adopted by the Minneola City Council, Minneola, Florida, on December 10, 1996.
Ordinances/Municipalities
Request to acknowledge receipt of Town of Lady Lake Ordinances, as follows:
Ordinance No. 96-07 Amending the town limits of Lady Lake, Florida, by annexing 9.8+/- acres of vacant land located in the vicinity of Hwy. 27/441 and Oak Meadows Lane upon voluntary application of the property owners, Sam J. Carpi; Herman I. Bretan; Gordon H. Savage, Jr., and Karen A. Savage.
Ordinance No. 96-08 granting a special exception use for a caretaker's residence on certain property in the Town of Lady Lake, Lake County, Florida, upon application by the property owners, The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc.
Ordinance No. 96-09 granting a special exception use for office/warehouse facilities on certain property in the Town of Lady Lake, Lake County, Florida, upon application by the property owner, J. Stewart Paquette.
Ordinance No. 96-13 pertaining to Land Development Regulations; providing for an amendment to the Land Development Code of the Town of Lady Lake, Florida; amending Chapter 17 regarding sign regulations.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Commr. Gerber requested that Tab 4, a request for approval and execution of Agreement between Lake County and Withlacoochee Workforce Development Authority (BB/BS), Inc. for annual grant funding for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, at a Fiscal Impact of $26,000.00, be pulled for discussion.
Commr. Swartz requested that Tab 12, a request for approval and execution of resolution accepting Crossen Street (3-4637B), Ironwood Avenue "Portion" (3-4367C), and Maple Street (3-4367D) into the County Road Maintenance System, be pulled for discussion.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the following requests, with the exception of Tab 4 and Tab 12:
Accounts Allowed/Reports
Request for approval of payment of monthly Medicaid Hospital bill, in the amount of $32,366.58, and the Medicaid Nursing Home bill, in the amount of $33,379.38, for the month of November, 1996.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Municipalities
Request for approval and execution of Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and The City of Clermont, recipient of the Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 1996/97, which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on May 7, 1996.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/State Agencies
Grants
Request for approval and execution of Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and Lake County for our annual 50/50 matching grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $26,565.00.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Zoning
Request for acceptance and execution of an Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and Ben K. Brummett for a Temporary Non-Conforming Zoning Use to place a mobile home on property located at Lakeview Drive, Clermont, while the conventional home is being built - Commissioner District 2.
Resolutions/State Agencies
Request for approval and execution of resolution urging continued support for the Preservation 2000 Program by the Florida Legislature.
Bonds/County Employees
Request for approval of bonds of County Officers in accordance with Florida Statutes 137.05.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Municipalities
Request for approval and execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Fruitland Park relating to the construction of a sidewalk on Dixie Avenue (CR-25A); and authorization to encumber and expend funds, in the amount of $13,834.00, from the Transportation Trust Fund - Commissioner District 1.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Deeds
Subdivisions /Roads-County & State
Request for acceptance of final plat for Lakes and Springs Subdivision; approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements between Lake County and R. Dewey Burnsed, Trustee; acceptance of a Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $72,400.00; acceptance of Statutory Conservation Easement Deed from R. Dewey Burnsed, Trustee; and approval and execution of a resolution accepting the following roads in the County Road Maintenance System: Gator Point Drive (3-3121A), Highlander Court (3-3121B), Spring Mountain Lane (3-3122), Hammock View Court (3-3122A), Mooring Cove Court (3-3122B), Otter Creek Court (3-3122C), Birds Nest Court (3-3122D), and Springs Mooring Cove Court (3-3122E).
Roads-County & State/Municipalities
Request for acceptance of a Maintenance Map for C-455 in the Ferndale area.
Deeds
Request for acceptance of Statutory Warranty Deed for
Robert L. Hail - C-455.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Municipalities/Solid Waste
Request for approval and execution of Notice of Exercise of Option to Renew Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Leesburg relating to leachate disposal for the term of October 1, 1996 through September 39, 1997.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING/ORDINANCES
Ms. Susan Strum, Planner III, Department of Growth Management, appeared before the Board to present the Transmittal Hearing - 1997 First Amendment Schedule to the Comprehensive Plan. She stated that the public hearing this date would be the Transmittal Hearing of Land Use Plan Amendment LPA97/1/1-5, Lake County Department of Public Works, and that the owner was W. Glenn Tyre, Court Appointed Receiver for the Eichelberger Estates. She explained that the applicant was seeking to lease 62.55 acres, located on the northwest side of CR 452 south of Lake Yale, from the Eichelberger Estate for a proposed clay mine which would be operated by the Lake County Department of Public Works and would be used for the construction and maintenance of the Lake County Highway and Local Road System. She explained that the property was currently designated as Suburban, and the request was to change the land use designation from Suburban to Rural to allow for clay mining. She stated that staff was recommending approval of the proposed request for a land use designation from Suburban to Rural for the subject property whether or not the property was to be used for a clay mine.
Commr. Swartz requested clarification on advertising procedures for transmittal hearings, at which time, Ms. Strum explained that transmittal hearings were advertised by display ad in a local newspaper. She explained that State law and the Lake County Land Development Regulations do not require posting and notification of surrounding property owners. Commr. Swartz suggested that transmittal and adoption hearings on land use
designation changes be posted in addition to normal display advertising to clearly assist citizens in identifying land use changes. Discussion occurred in regard to the notification process of a mining site plan review, and the appropriate notification process for future transmittal hearings on land use designations. Mr. Jim Stivender, Senior Director, Department of Public Works, appeared before the Board and explained that staff was obtaining core samples from the property to determine the quantity of clay available for mining before discussing options with the owner.
Commr. Swartz stated that the request before the Board at this time was tied to a specific use after the land plan amendment, and there was a need for a better understanding whether or not that specific use was appropriate. He requested that staff prepare a recommendation on an appropriate notification process, and the costs associated with posting versus letter notification of surrounding property owners.
Ms. Strum stated that she would prepare a draft ordinance and bring back to the Board examples on this case and cases from the last round of Lake County Comprehensive Plan Amendments for purposes of a comparison.
At this time, Commr. Good opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.
There being no one present wishing to discuss this request, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved transmittal of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment amending the Lake County Comprehensive Plan; Amending the Future Land Use Map, Changing the Land Use Designation from Suburban to Rural for Property in Section 30, Township 18, Range 26 to the Department of Community Affairs; and approved a request for staff to bring back options for additional advertising for all Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
FACILITIES & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, placed the proposed ordinance, amending the Lake County Code, Sections 16-41 through 16-45 pertaining to the Adopt-A-Park Program, on the floor for its final reading, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16-41 THROUGH 16-45 BY PROVIDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At this time, Commr. Good opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.
There being no one present wishing to discuss this request, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 1997-1, an Ordinance amending the Lake County Code, Sections 16-41 through 16-45 pertaining to the Adopt-A-Park Program, as read on its final reading, by title only.
FACILITIES & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, placed the proposed ordinance amending the Lake County Code, Chapter 16, Article II, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Section 16-27, Quorum, on the floor for its final reading, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAKE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II, PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, SECTION 16-27, QUORUM; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Minkoff explained that this amendment provides that the majority of the appointed voting members of the Lake County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum.
At this time, Commr. Good opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.
There being no one present wishing to discuss this request, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 1997-2, an Ordinance amending the Lake County Code, Chapter 16, Article II, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Section 16-27, Quorum, as read on its final reading, by title only.
COMMUNICATIONS/ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, placed the proposed ordinance amending the Lake County Code, Section 13, Article IX, Telecommunications Systems Permit Regulations, on the floor for its final reading, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING LAKE COUNTY CODE SECTION 13, ARTICLE IX, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS PERMIT REGULATIONS, TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF NEW FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Bruce Thorburn, Communications Systems Director, appeared before the Board and briefly discussed revisions to the Lake County Telecommunications Systems Permit Ordinance 1994-16 to meet the requirements of both Federal and State legislation as well as to provide additional protection to the enhanced Lake County E 9-1-1 System, and to provide all competing vendors a "level playing field".
At this time, Commr. Good opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.
There being no one present wishing to discuss this request, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 1997-3, amending the Lake County Code, Section 13, Article IX, Telecommunications Systems Permit Regulations, as read on its final reading, by title only.
GRANTS/COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Senior Director, Department of Community Services, appeared before the Board and stated that this public hearing was notification of availability of Community Development Block Grants through the Department of Community Affairs for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant of up to $750,000.00, and to receive citizen views concerning the community's economic and community development needs. He explained that funds must be used to benefit low and moderate income persons, to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, to meet other community development needs of recent origin having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and to meet needs where other financial resources are not available. He discussed the categories of activities for which the funds may be used, and stated that, at this time, staff was looking at the Lake Kathryn area for revitalization, and requested authorization to move forward in the grant planning and application process.
At this time, Commr. Good opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Ms. Helen Petty, a resident of the Lake Kathryn area, appeared before the Board and requested that the Board reconsider paving Georgia Avenue and Washington Drive along with Ohio Avenue, which was tentatively scheduled to be repaved.
Mr. Smith stated that a meeting would be scheduled in the Paisley area in the near future for the purpose of receiving citizens' views and comments.
There being no further comment, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved authorization for staff to move forward in the grant planning and application process for the Community Development Block Grant, for up to $750,000.00, in the Lake Kathryn area of Lake County.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/GRANTS
Ms. Hillary Knepper, Children's Services, Department of Community Services, appeared before the Board to present the Agreement between Lake County and Withlacoochee Workforce Development Authority, Inc. for annual grant funding for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, at a fiscal impact of $26,000.00. She explained that on December 3, 1996 the Board approved a Challenge Grant for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in the amount of $26,000.00; and the request before the Board at this time was the initial challenge to the community to match County funds to bring Big Brothers/Big Sisters into Lake County. She stated that a grant from United Way has been received for this purpose and donations are being received. She stated that a steering committee has been concentrating on raising the funding, establishing activities, and determining which children from at-risk families would participate in the program.
Commr. Gerber made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Hanson, to approve and execute an Agreement between Lake County and Withlacoochee Workforce Development Authority (BB/BS), Inc. for annual grant funding for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at a fiscal impact of $26,000.00.
Commr. Cadwell noted that Ms. Knepper and the Steering Committee appeared before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 20, 1997 and that a representative from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would sit on the Steering Committee.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote.
ASSESSMENTS/ROAD-COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Department of Public Works, appeared before the Board to present a resolution accepting Crossen Street (C.R. #3-4637B), Ironwood Avenue "Portion" (C.R. #3-4367C), and Maple Street (C.R. #3-4367D) into the County Road Maintenance System.
Mr. Stivender presented photographs illustrating the above noted roads before and after Special Assessment Project No. SA-85, at which time, Commr. Swartz and Mr. Stivender discussed the deplorable road conditions before the completion of Project No. SA-85 and the conditions after the project.
Commr. Swartz stated that he had pulled this request from the consent agenda to show the Board an example where staff went the extra mile to get Special Assessment Project No. SA-85 completed, and to express his appreciation and thanks to staff for their efforts.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0, the Board approved the request to approve and execute Resolution No. 1997-22 accepting Crossen Street (C.R. #3-4637B), Ironwood Avenue "Portion" (C.R. #3-4367C), and Maple Street (C.R. #3-4367D) into the County Road Maintenance System.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PARK
Ms. Leslie Little, Senior Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval to award Job Growth Investment Trust Fund monies, in the amount of $18,000.00, to Domino's Pizza, Inc. and explained that this was an amendment to a previously considered request for the Jobs Growth Investment Trust Fund. She explained that, while reviewing the application, it was discovered that Domino's was eligible for $148,000.00 based upon the 16 production/manufacturing positions and 54 warehouse/distribution jobs being created as a result of this development. She stated that the original request of $130,000.00 was not adequate; therefore, she was requesting an additional $18,000.00 for Domino's Pizza Distribution Center.
Commr. Cadwell stated that all four of the projects before the Board this date were unanimously approved by the Industrial Development Authority on January 10, 1997.
Commr. Good stated that the Economic Impact Statement in the backup was very helpful in his understanding of the projects.
Ms. Little noted an error in the Economic Impact Statement and stated that currently Lake County's 69,427 workers make an average wage per hour of $9.32 and not $9.44.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved a request to award Job Growth Investment Trust Fund monies, in the amount of $18,000.00, to Domino's Pizza Distribution.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PARK
Ms. Leslie Little, Senior Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval of the Job Growth Investment Trust Fund Agreement, in the amount of $22,500.00, to Florida Made Door Company. She explained that Florida Made Door Company will invest $1,600,000 in a new facility and equipment and will employ nine (9) new employees at an average wage per hour of $12.15. She stated that the Industrial Development Authority recommends approval of this request.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved a request to award Job Growth Investment Trust Fund monies, in the amount of $22,500.00, to Florida Made Door Company.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PARK
Ms. Leslie Little, Senior Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval of the Job Growth Investment Trust Fund Agreement, in the amount of $40,000.00, to Bailey Industries, Inc. She explained that the expansion will create twenty (20) new jobs at the average wage per hour of $8.05. She noted that sixteen (16) jobs would be eligible for the incentive fund and these positions would be hired locally. She stated that Bailey Industries, Inc. has received an Economic Development Transportation Grant, in the amount of $75,000,00, from the State of Florida for the improvement of a dirt road into their facility.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved a request to award Job Growth Investment Trust Fund monies, in the amount of $40,000.00, to Bailey Industries, Inc.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PARK
Ms. Leslie Little, Senior Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval of the Job Growth Investment Trust Fund Agreement, in the amount of $40,000.00, to D.A.B. Contractors, Inc. She explained that the company intends to employ 20 new employees at an average wage of $12.75 per hour. She stated that the Industrial Development Authority recommends approval of this request.
Ms. Little stated that the first quarter of the 1997 Jobs Growth Investment Trust Fund has just been completed with approximately thirty (30%) percent of fund expended.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved a request to award Job Growth Investment Trust Fund monies, in the amount of $40,000.00, to D.A.B. Contractors, Inc.
ORDINANCES/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval to advertise an Ordinance amending the Lake County Codification amending Chapter 6, Article III. Board of Building Examiners amending Section 6-47. Members, and Section 6-50. Unlicensed Individuals and Firms. She explained that staff was requesting a change to Section 6.47. to address changes in Florida Statutes from the Florida Department of Professional Regulations.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, explained that currently the Board of Building Examiners was comprised of seven (7) contractors, and the new requirement under Section 6.47 requires the membership of the Board of Building Examiners shall, whenever practical, include at a minimum an architect, a business person, an engineer, and at least one contractor who was registered or certified under Section 489.105(3)(a)-(c), Florida Statutes, and one contractor who was registered or certified under Section 489.105(3)(d)-(o), Florida Statutes. He suggested that the Board may wish to consider increasing the size of the Board to include one or two consumers. Discussion occurred in regard to this issue.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved to amend the ordinance amending the Lake County Codification, amending Chapter 6, Article III. Board of Building Examiners amending Section 6-47. Members and Section 6.50. Unlicensed Individuals and Firms to include an additional two (2) members to be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners from the County-at-large that would represent consumers, changing the membership from seven (7) to nine (9) members.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending the Lake County Codification amending Chapter 6, Article III. Board of Building Examiners amending Section 6-47. Members and Section 6-50. Unlicensed Individuals and Firms.
ORDINANCES/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, appeared before the Board to present the request to advertise an Ordinance amending the Lake County Codification amending Chapter 14, Article III. Vegetation Abatement amending Section 14-58. Procedural Implementation.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending the Lake County Codification amending Chapter 14, Article III. Vegetation Abatement amending Section 14-58. Procedural Implementation.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that this request was for approval to advertise the Altoona "Exchange" Agreement with Cox Oil and Sales Company should the Board elect to more forward.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, appeared before the Board and explained that Cox Oil & Sales Company has agreed to transfer a portion of their property adjacent to SR 19 and CR 42 in exchange for a portion of county property next to their facility in order to construct a convenience store and gas station. He presented on the monitor a site plan illustrating the property to be exchanged. He stated that there was a concern about existing tanks in the right-of-way, and that the original agreement has been revised to provide for mandatory removal of the "old" petroleum tanks, and a "hold harmless and indemnification clause" with regard to the tanks.
Ms. Leslie Campione, Attorney, representing Cox Oil and Sales Company, appeared before the Board and stated that the "Exchange" Agreement allows Cox Oil & Sales Company more room to construct a convenience store and gas station and provide for future improvements to the west of the property. She stated that it was their desire to have the "old" petroleum tanks removed and any remediation completed prior to closing.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved to advertise an Agreement between Lake County and Cox Oil and Sales Company regarding an exchange of property in the Altoona area.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, presented the request for approval of a Financial Advisor Consulting Services Agreement between Lake County and William R. Hough & Company and explained that the County had advertised requests for proposals for financial advisor services and eight firms responded with qualified proposals. She stated that William R. Hough & Company was being recommended for approval as the County's financial advisor. She explained that the scope of service was on a basic level, secures a level of on-going service for the County, and William R. Hough & Company was expected to be involved in the planning discussions as well as in the execution of financing. She stated that a memorandum from Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, dated January 17, 1997, indicated that paragraph 5(j) from the initial proposal was inadvertently omitted from the proposed agreement and that the following services should be included as a retainer service: "Monitor the County's available cash reserves and structure an appropriate investment strategy for those reserves to ensure that the County receives the maximum possible return on its investments." She explained that, in addition, William R. Hough & Company has no objection to the inclusion of a provision in the contract which would provide that the County would not become obligated to any fees other than the retainer unless the County agreed to the provision of such services.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved a Financial Advisor Consulting Services Agreement between Lake County and William R. Hough & Company, as amended to include the following: 1) Monitor the County's available cash reserves and structure an appropriate investment strategy for those reserves to ensure that the County receives the maximum possible return on its investments.; and 2) Lake County would not become obligated to any fees other than the retainer unless the County agreed to the provision of such services.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:30 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for 15 minutes, and reconvene at 10:45 a.m.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT NO. 4
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that Ms. Barbara Ward Newman has been hired by the St. Johns River Water Management District to oversee the Watershed Action Volunteers program for Lake County, which was a volunteer effort to help clean up and monitor Lake County lakes. She stated that they were requesting permission to use Lake County's laboratories for testing and noted that this program would be coordinated with the Lake Watch Program.
Ms. Barbara Ward Newman, Coordinator for the Watershed Action Volunteers for Lake County, appeared before the Board and explained that they are offering to coordinate with other groups that are doing water quality monitoring as an aid to work together. She stated that she would be meeting with each Commissioner on an individual basis to discuss the program.
No action was required on this issue.
PLANNING
Commr. Hanson brought up for discussion a proposal for well permitting for the smaller wells in Lake County, and explained that this effort has been generated by the community and by contractors. She noted the Mr. Russ Melling, Lake County Health Department; Mr. Jim Frazie, St. Johns River Water Management District; Mr. Sam Wiggins, a resident of Mount Dora; and Mr. Allen Hardwicke, a resident of Umatilla, were present in the audience.
Mr. Jim Frazie, St. Johns River Water Management District, appeared before the Board and explained that the main thrust of the St. Johns River Water Management District was through delegation of their well permitting authority to each one of the counties that wish to take said delegation. He stated that statutory requirements require that they permit all wells within the district areas, and they have already delegated well permitting to five counties in the district. He explained that there were over sixty square miles of delineated area in Lake County, and it becomes difficult to determine if they are catching all of the wells going in within the delineations because they do not have a permitting program in-house. He explained that a package has been prepared of ideas and areas that need to be handled within a county ordinance that would be in addition to the well code within the St. Johns River Water Management District. He stated that the fees related to the wells would pay for the cost of the program, and the district would provide the technical and educational assistance necessary to make the program work. He explained that the delegated wells would include all wells under six (6) inches other than wells in the delineated areas, and that the district would continue to permit the larger diameter wells which are related to their consumptive use permits, and the wells that are in the delineated areas because that takes a specialized package of equipment and staff. He stated that the actual delegation, and the permitting authority comes with the delegation agreement and Chapter 40(c)(3) directly to the Health Department unless it would be delegated to the County through an ordinance which would designate the Health Department as the agency to enact the program.
Commr. Hanson recommended that the County move forward with the proposal for well permitting.
Mr. Frazie stated that the proposal presented to the County Attorney was a package of areas of interest that they feel should be within the ordinance.
Commr. Swartz stated that the County should continue to move forward and suggested that a workshop be scheduled with the Public Health Department to review all of the aspects of this issue.
Mr. R. H. Herndon, a resident of Mount Dora, appeared before the Board and stated that this program would provide valuable information to the County in the event of a chemical or petroleum spill.
Mr. Russ Melling, Lake County Health Department, appeared before the Board and stated that the Health Department would be the most efficient agency to perform well permitting and could be incorporated with the septic tank program for the majority of the work. He suggested the possibility of providing a voucher or coupon with each permitting fee to be used for a bacteriological test. He stated that local well permitting would prevent the problem with irrigation wells in subdivisions being used as drinking wells which poses a big problems with setbacks when putting in a neighboring septic tank. He stated that a fee resolution and local enforcement would be required from the Board. He stated that the Health Department was in the position at this time to do a good job in well permitting for Lake County.
It was the consensus for the Board to move forward with a workshop with the Lake County Health Department and the St. Johns River Water Management District.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
WORKSHOP - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 1996/97
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, Ms. Lora Bailey, Engineer III, Public Services, and Mr. Don Griffey, Engineering Director, Public Services, appeared before the Board to discuss Stormwater Management in Lake County and to present the Stormwater Management Quarterly Report for Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 1995/96, and First Quarter Fiscal Year 1996/97. Ms. Bailey discussed the following information and highlighted key items that she felt were of interest to the Board:
WHERE WE STARTED
State Law:
9J-5, FAC requires communities to develop stormwater management goals, objectives and policies.
Lake County Comprehensive Plan:
- Correct Existing Deficiencies
- Guide Future Development
- Maximize Facility Use and Discourage Inefficient Land
Use
- Protect the Functions of Natural Features
- Protect Floodplains and Floodways
1991 CDM Stormwater Needs Assessment
WHERE WE'VE BEEN
- 3900 Flood Determinations
- Aerial Topographic Mapping
- Basin Studies
- Drainage Concerns/Road Operations Engineering Support
- City/County Coordination
- Serve on Board of Directors of FASU
- Community Awareness
- Initiated FEMA Remapping
- LDR Revisions in Support of FEMA Floodplain Management Requirements
- Community Rating System (Enhanced National Flood Insurance Program)
- Stormwater Program as an opportunity for a student volunteer.
At this time, Ms. Bailey introduced Mr. Charles Tye and Mr. John Richmond, representatives from the St. Johns River Water Management District, who were present in the audience. She stated that the St. Johns River Water Management District has contributed over $160,000 during the last three years toward Lake County's Stormwater Management projects. Ms. Bailey presented graphs of the costs associated with the Stormwater Management projects and discussed said costs. She stated that the 1991 Needs Assessment prioritized the river basin studies as follows: Oklawaha River Basin, Withlacoochee River Basin, Wekiva River Basin, St. Johns River Basin, and Kissimmee River Basin. She reviewed the recommended costs associated with each basin and costs associated with additional basin studies.
Mr. Don Griffey, Engineering Director, presented a map illustrating the five river basins.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, stated that there were many options for the Board to consider, including hiring a consultant to assist staff, and suggested an additional workshop to discuss where the County was going in regard to stormwater issues.
Commr. Hanson stated that it was the recommendation at the Florida Association of Stormwater Utility Workshop that an advisory committee be created and comprised of those that are supportive, potential adversaries, and those that might be exempted or wish to be exempted to provide a recommendation to the Board before going forward with any stormwater utility.
Commr. Good stated that it was important to coordinate the timing of public education with the formulation of the advisory committee to bring forth a successful program.
Commr. Swartz noted that an Evaluation Appraisal Committee, under Capital Improvements and Infrastructure, would be looking at the policies and objectives that are outlined in the Comprehensive Plan for stormwater management.
Ms. Bailey requested direction from the Board to proceed forward with public outreach. It was the decision of the Board to schedule a workshop on February 18, 1997, at which time the Board would provide direction to proceed forward with public outreach.
Commr. Swartz requested that staff analyze one of the river basins to determine how County, State or Federal roads, old subdivisions, and commercial development were contributing to stormwater management problems.
Mr. Don Griffey noted that a similar review was being performed with the Dora Basin, which could be used as an example and provide that type of analysis.
Ms. Bailey stated that there were groups looking at the cleanup of Hicks Ditch, Pine Harbor Phase III, and the Lake Gertrude Study. She stated that the cost of the Lake Gertrude Study was $161,000.00, and the City of Mount Dora has offered to fund 40% of the study. She stated that the St. Johns River Water Management District has budgeted money for a study in Lake County, which could be used toward the Lake Gertrude Study, and the County match would be 30% or $48,276.00.
Commr. Hanson requested that staff bring back a recommendation on the Lake Gertrude Study at the next workshop tentatively scheduled in February.
Mr. Bob Herndon, a resident of Mount Dora, verified that the City of Mount Dora has provided funds for their portion of the Lake Gertrude Study.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Barbara Ward Newman as the District 1 representative on the County-wide Solid Waste Study Committee. Ms. Newman's term will expire June 30, 1997.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 4 - 1 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Hersh "Bubba" Volat as the District 5 representative on the County-wide Solid Waste Study Committee. Mr. Volat's term will expire June 30, 1997.
Commr. Gerber voted "No".
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Carol Rogers as a Citizen-at-Large representative on the County-wide Solid Waste Study Committee. Ms. Rogers' term will expire June 30, 1997.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointments of Paul W. Bryan, II, and James H. Mayfield, Sr. as the District 5 representatives on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Terms will expire February 28, 1999.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointments of Mike Carey and Charlotte Lehner as the District 3 representatives on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Terms will expire February 28, 1999.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointment of Frank Stivender as the District 1 representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Stivender's terms will expire February 28, 1999.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Gerald Galbreath as the District 1 representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the appointment of Barbara Ward Newman as the District 1 representative on the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Galbreath's term will expire February 28, 1999.
Ms. Newman's term will expire April 28, 1998.
MEETINGS
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved to set Student Government Days for March 18, and April 15, 1997.
REPORTS (CONTINUED)
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT NO. 4 (CONTINUED)
Commr. Hanson brought up for discussion a possible amnesty cleanup in the rural areas of Lake County and noted that this issue has been generated by citizens in the outlying areas of Lake County requesting that we provide a program for cleanups in the rural areas. She explained that it would involve coordination with the solid waste haulers and a community pride effort.
At this time, the Board directed staff to review this issue.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
MEETINGS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that a session on Ethics, Financial Reporting, and the Sunshine Law has been scheduled on January 23, 1997.
COUNTY MANAGER
MEETINGS
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that the Fiscal Policy Advance has been scheduled on January 23, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., at the Mount Dora Bland Public Library.
COMMISSIONER GERBER - DISTRICT NO. 1
Commr. Gerber requested information on obtaining a transportation bus schedule, and it was noted that a bus schedule could be obtained from various restaurants, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Growth Management Information Desk. At this time, the Board requested that staff provide a brief report on the transportation system.
Commr. Gerber informed the Board that Lake County Day has been scheduled in Tallahassee on April 7, 1997.
ADDENDUM NO 1 (CONTINUED)
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER SWARTZ - DISTRICT NO. 3
Commr. Swartz presented the For Your Information and Discussion item in regard to impact fees associated with a day care facility.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that staff has reviewed the Florida Statute in regard to impact fees associated with a day care facility as relates to a Family Day Care Home provider in the Eustis area, and staff has notified the day care provider that the collection of additional impact fees was not to be collected as they meet the definition of a residential community home.
COMMISSION HANSON - DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETINGS
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that District Meetings have been scheduled in Pine Lakes on February 10, 1997, and in Paisley on February 25, 1997 for discussion on the Affordable Housing Program.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, noted that a Recording Secretary from the Clerk's Office would not be required due to the meetings being district meetings with only one Commissioner participating. He requested that the Commissioners notify the County Attorney's Office if they wish to attend the district meetings.
REPORTS (CONTINUED)
COMMISSIONER CADWELL - DISTRICT NO. 5
COMMITTEES
Commr. Cadwell reported that the Lake County Parks and Recreation Committee has invited one member of the Lake County Citizens Commission for Children and one member of the Lake County Library Board to join them for discussion on the issue of after school programs for children. He stated that meetings have been scheduled two times a month with a recommendation to be prepared by April 1997.
ADDENDUM NO 1
REPORTS (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1997-19, recognizing the successes of two South Lake football players, Mark Marshall and Eric Fiducial, on being selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Football game.
Request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1997-18, recognizing art students Ashley Carson, Kimberlee Mortimer, Kyle Ulunger, and Thomas Martin on being selected to exhibit their art at the Florida State Fair, and their teachers Susan Weinstock and Belinda Russo for their support.
Request for approval and execution of Teen Celebration Proclamation No. 1997-17, recognizing the value and success the youth of Lake County contribute to the citizens and businesses of our County.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5 - 0 vote, the Board approved the request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1997-16, recognizing the successes of Mr. Nick Beucher, founder of Mission Inn Golf and Tennis Resort.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:45 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recessed for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for a workshop on Lot of Record.
WORKSHOP - LOT OF RECORD
PLANNING
Commr. Good opened the workshop on Lot of Record at 2:00 p.m. in the Training Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida.
Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, presented the workshop on Lot of Record and distributed to those present a folder containing information on Issues, Historic Vesting, Current Vesting, and Examples; and a Lot of Record Workshop Instructive WorkBook containing information on History, Data, Examples-Applications of 3.02.01, and Issues. Ms. Farrell directed the Board's attention to the Lot of Record Workshop Instructive Workbook and discussed the history of lot of record in Lake County beginning with the adoption of the Lake County Zoning Regulations and zoning maps in 1959 through the Amendment to 1.02.01 Vested Rights in 1996.
Discussion occurred in regard to examples of Lot of Record Applications. Ms. Sheila Short, Land Use Technician, Department of Growth Management, responded to a question presented by Commr. Hanson and explained that approximately ten (10) lot of record determinations out of 398 request were turned down at staff level for 1996. Ms. Farrell noted that 299 lot of records were issued in 1995.
Mr. Mark Knight, Chief Planner, Planning and Development Services Division, discussed Determinations of Development Rights for Non-Exempt Parcels of Land in the Wekiva River Protection Area and explained that prior to the adoption of the Land Development Regulations, on June 1, 1992, the County Zoning Ordinance contained a section to address lots of record, as well as sections to address non-exempt parcels and other development standards in the Wekiva River Protection Area, and Determinations of Development Rights for Non-Exempt Parcels of Land should not have been issued prior to June 1, 1992 unless issued as a determination of vested rights pursuant to the general provisions of the Land Development Regulations.
Ms. Farrell directed the Board's attention to the folder containing Issues, Historic Vesting, Current Vesting, and Examples; at which time extensive discussion occurred in regard to historical intent of lot of record regulations, and vested rights. She reviewed language in Chapter I, Section 1.02.00, Vesting for Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan addressing building permits, lot of record, mobile homes and nonconforming lot of record.
Ms. Farrell stated that the workshop today was for the purpose of providing historical information on the lot of record process to provide the Board information to assist them in understanding amendments when they are presented to the Board.
Commr. Hanson stated that the Lake County Land Development Regulations must coincide with the Lake County Comprehensive Plan and anything that was in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan policies should be reviewed.
Mr. Minkoff provided historical data on legally created lots since 1971. He stated that the determination of what was legal prior to 1971 has never been a problem, and the real problems have arisen from the changes in the ordinances between 1983 and 1996.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 3:20 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five minutes and reconvene at 3:25 p.m.
WORKSHOP - LOT OF RECORD (CONTINUED)
Ms. Farrell brought to the attention of the Board examples illustrated in the backup and discussed the issues surrounding each illustration. She stated that the first example was three lots on less than five acres in common ownership since 1982 in the rural land use category with a home and two mobiles. She explained that the owner has requested to remove the mobile home and build a conventional home and to remove the second mobile home after construction of the conventional home was completed. She explained that the property owner was instructed that he could not remove either mobile home. She stated that this was a nonconforming use, and Section 3.11.04. Termination of Nonconforming Uses and Development states that the property owner cannot expand, change, enlarge, or alter in any way which increases its nonconformity.
Commr. Hanson expressed concern that this situation illustrates a scenario where there are substandard homes that need to be replaced with two septic tanks near the Wekiva River. She stated that her feeling was that there was common law vesting, and the County should state that the property owner has invested in the property and deserves the right to build a house on the property.
Mr. Minkoff clarified that this case does not meet the code, and the LDRs state that no variances can be granted. Discussion occurred in regard to the historical date regarding this case and lots of record.
Ms. Rebecca Jetton, Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern, responded to a question presented by Commr. Swartz and stated that it was the understanding of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) that a legally created subdivision predated to the adoption of the Lake County Comprehensive Plan would be required to aggregate unless they were listed under the list of recognized unrecorded subdivisions.
Mr. Minkoff stated that DCA made the statement that Lake County's 1992 and 1993 changes were more strict than what DCA required of Lake County under the Comprehensive Plan, and that DCA expressed to the County Attorney's office that the department had no problem recognizing lots that had been legally created before 1993, and they would not require aggregation. He stated that, at the direction of the Board, staff could prepare a LDR amendment which would provide ample room for the Board of Adjustment to grant a variance and provide relief to property owners. Discussion continued in regard to language in Policy 1-12A.3: Existing Lot Exceptions for Density, the purpose for establishing criteria for a lot located in a platted subdivision or a phase of a platted subdivision to which a variance was being requested, and for a lot not located within a platted subdivision for which a variance was being requested. He stated that the Board needs to annunciate, in terms of resolution, what was required to get a permit for a legally created lot.
Ms. Jetton stated that DCA has also asked that the County quantify how many lots would be created and the impact if Policy 1-12A.3 was rewritten; at which time Mr. Minkoff indicated that it would be very difficult to provide that information.
Mr. Minkoff stated that the goal was to prepare a new Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a new LDR that the Department of Community Affairs would sign off on before the Board approves the amendment. He stated that staff would prepare various scenarios before decisions are made on a policy change.
Commr. Hanson expressed concern that the Board has still not dealt with the conflict between the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations on what was vested in the Wekiva River Protection Area, and the requirement of aggregating. Discussion occurred in regard to this issue; at which time, Mr. Minkoff stated that Board policy needs to be determined and the Comprehensive Plan and the LDRs can then be brought in line with the policies.
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, stated that the workshop today was extremely helpful, and it would be very appreciated if other issues in the future would be workshops in the same format.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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William "Bill" H. Good, CHAIRMAN
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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