HOPNHELS Town Council Meeting June 24, 2024 at 6:001 PM Howey-in the-Hills Town Hall 101 N. Palm Ave., Howey-in-the-Hils, FL34737  MINUTES  Mayor MacFarlane called the Town Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor MacFarlane led the attendees int the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Councilor Reneé. Lannaman delivered an invocation.  ROLLCALL Acknowledgement of Quorum MEMBERS PRESENT: Gallelli Mayor Martha MacFarlane STAFF PRESENT:  Councilor Reneé Lannaman Councilor David Miles  Councilor George Lehning Mayor Pro Tem Marie V.  Sean O'Keefe, Town Manager Tom Wilkes, Town Attorney Tom Harowski, Town Planner Mayor MacFarlane announced that there was no Consent Agenda for the evening' 's meeting Motion made by Councilor Lannaman to remover the Consent Agenda and to move agenda item #6 (Introduction ofLake County Fire Rescue- Chief Vitta) to appear before thel Public Hearings; seconded by Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli, Mayor MacFarlane  AGENDA APPROVALREVIEW  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli. Motion approved unanimously by voice-vote.  Voting Nay: None CONSENT AGENDA  Routine items are, placed on the Consent Agenda to expedite the meeting. IfTown Council/Staff wish to discuss any item, the procedure is as follows: (1). Pull the item(s), from the Consent Agenda; (2) Vote on the remaining 1. The approval of the minutes and ratification and confirmation of all Town Council actions at the Month Mayor MacFarlane announced that there were no items in the Consent Agenda for the evening's meeting.  item(s); and (3). Discuss each pulled item and vote.  DD, YYYY Town Council Meeting.  1Page    NEW BUSINESS(Agenda Item #6 was moved to appear before the Public Hearing portion oft the meeting during  the. Agenda. Approval section oft the meeting  6. Discussion: Introduction ofLake County Fire Rescue- - ChiefVitta  Lake County Fire Rescue ChiefMichael Vitta came forward and introduced himself. Chief Vitta announced that he was present at the meeting in an effort to improve customer service. ChiefVitta announced that he was the dej facto Fire Chief for Howey-in-the-Hills and was available for any  questions or concerns int thei future.  PUBLIC HEARING  2. Consideration and Recommendation: 440. Avila PL Variance Application  Town Planner, Tom. Harowski, introduced and explained this agenda item. Mr. Harowski stated that the applicant was seeking a variance approval for the placement ofa workshop/shed that had already been erected and placed in his side yard. Mr. Harowski stated the workshop was erected without aj permit, and they are working: now to try and resolve thej permit issues. The Planning and Zoning Board considered the request and their recommendation to the Town Council was to approve the workshop at its present location with the requirement that, because oft the size oft the workshop, that it bej painted to match the Mr. Harowski stated that the Public Works Director has expressed an issue with the current location of the workshop. Based on the survey oft the property, the workshop is encroaching into the rear yard, Councilor Lannaman stated that she agreed with the Public Works Director, that the workshop should be Mayor MacFarlane. asked the owners to come forward, identify themselves, and speak on their behalf. Eric and Nardy Graves came forward andi identified themselves as the owners. Mr. Groves stated that the shed was a prefab shed that was placed four inches into a drainage easement and that hel had not been issued al building permit for his shed. Mr. Graves stated that he had applied for thej permit, but after Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only. Seeing no public comment, Mayor Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve the variance; however, the workshop must be moved 4inches so that it is outside oft the drainage easement, the workshop must be adequately secured for hurricane purposes (to the extent ofwhat the code requires), and the workshop must be painted to match the color of the house; seconded by Councilor Lannaman. Motion approved Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli, Mayor  color of the house.  drainage easement.  relocated out ofthe drainage easement.  21 months he had not been issued the permit, sO he had them place the shed.  MacFarlane closed Public Comment for this item.  unanimously by roll call vote.  Voting MacFarlane Nay: None  3. Consideration and Approval: (adoption hearing) Ordinance 2023-013-4 Comprehensive Plan  Amendment- - Future. Land Usel Element  Town Attorney, Tom Wilkes, read Ordinance. 2024-013 out loud by title only:  2Page    AN ORDINANCE OF' THE: TOWN OFHOWEYINTHEHIIS FLORIDA, PERTAININGTO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (FLUE) OF THE TOWN'S ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184 OF FLORIDA STATUTES; DESCRIBING THE ANALYSIS AND REEVALUATION UNDERTAKEN BY TOWN COUNCIL REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES AND LOT SIZES IN POST-2010 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN; AMENDING CERTAIN FLUE POLICIES AND TABLES (i) TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE "VILLAGE TOWN CENTER" AND "MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" LAND-USE DESIGNATIONS REGARDING DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, LOT SIZES, MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS, OPEN-SPACE REQUIREMENTS, AND PARKS AND RECREATION REQUIREMENTS AND (ii) TO ADD A LAND-USE DESIGNATION FOR HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING OTHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE: LAND-USE DESIGNATIONS; PROVIDING CONFORMING CHANGES; AMENDING FOLICY126OFTHE FUTURELAND USEI ELEMENTTOLIMITTHE AREAS WHERETHE TOWN MAY ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON LOTS SMALLER THAN ONE- FOURTH ACRE (10,890 SQ. FT.); PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,SEVERABLITY,AND  AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only. concerned about Citrus Ave. being considered a collector road.  Tim Everline, 1012 N. Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline was concerned about the empty lots int the Town Center Overlay. Mr. Everline had questions about what roads were collector roads and he was Peter Tuite, 3001 E. Croton Way - Mr. Tuite was concerned about high density zoning areas and Larry Morris, 800 N Citrus Ave. - Mr. Morris was opposed to N. Citrus Ave being considered. a Ellen Yarckin, 8001 N Citrus Ave - Mrs. Yarckin did not want smaller lots allowed intoi the' Town. Frances Wagler, 409 W. Central Ave. - Mrs. Wagler was concerned about the Town Center Overlay Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve Ordinance 2023-013 with 10 amendments to the 2)On page i-12, under the High density section of the table, replace the word "ration" with 3) Onj page i-10, under the ilis section of minimum requirements for Village Mixed Use have 5% 5) Onj page i-31, in the table, change the sentence "Maximum building height is 2-1/2 stories and 6) On pagei i-33 in the table change the active recreational uses requirement from 5% to: 3% in 7) On pagei i-36, change thel HDR density from 12.0 to 10.0 dwelling units per: acre and the 9) on page i-41, move the High Density Residential block on the table to appear directly after the 10) On pagei i-43, remove section () entirely from Policy 1.2.6 and insert the words "single family"  wanted them removed. collector road.  area being sO large. Ordinance: "ratio"  1)On page i-43, line 10 remove the words "and North Citrus Avenue"  active recreation uses changed to 3%.  4) On page i-11, in the first line of the table change 5% to 3% no higher than 30 feet." to read "Maximum building height is 35 feet."  two places.  townhouse units from 8.0 to 6.0 units per acre.  8) On pagei i-36, in the table change the word "unites" to "units". Medium Density Residential block, rather than at the end of the table.  3Page    between "residential", and development" in the first sentence.  Motion seconded by Councilor Lehning. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote. Yea: Councilor Lannaman, Councilor Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli, Mayor  Voting MacFarlane Nay: None Amendment  4. Consideration and Approval: (First Reading) Ordinance 2024-007 Esch Parcel Comprehensive Plan  Town. Attorney, Tom Wilkes, read Ordinance 2024-007 out loud by title only:  ANORDIMANCEOFTHE TOWNOFHOWEY-IN-THE-HILIS, FLORIDA,PERTAININGTO LAND USE; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR A 4.45-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 19, SOUTH OF REVELS ROAD, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THE ORDINANCE, FROM ITS CURRENT DESIGNATION OF "VILLAGE MIXED USE" TOTHE DESIGNATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL' PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, Town Planner, Tom Harowski, stated that the presentation for Ordinance 2024-007 and Ordinance 2024-008 (which appears as Agenda Item #5) would be combined and that discussion and Public Comment for the items should be combined as well. Mr. Wilkes stated that, ift that were the case, he  SEVERABILITYCODIFICATION, AND AN: EFFECTIVE DATE.  should read out loud thet title block for Ordinance 2024-008. Mr. Wilkes, read Ordinance 2024-008 out] loud by title only:  ANORDINANCE OFTHE TOWN OFI HOWEYAN-TIE-HIS, FLORIDA, PERTAININGTO LAND USE; REZONING A 4.45-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON' THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 19 AND SOUTH OF REVELS ROAD AND IDENTIFIED WITH LAKE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER PARCEL NUMBER 02125002-00-0500 AND ALTERNATE KEY NUMBER 1704171; AMENDING THE TOWN'S: ZONING MAP TO ZONE THE PROPERTY FROM "VILLAGE MIXED USE PLANED USE DEVELOPMENT" TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL'; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, Mr. Harowski explained that the applicant wanted to eventually build two buildings on his property. The first building would bei for his veterinary business. Mr. Harowski reviewed the Town. Planner staff Mayor MacFarlane asked ift there was a representative from the applicant, Bob Ziegenfus from Z Development Services introduced himself, complimented Mr. Harowski for his presentation on their  SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND. AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  report with the Town Council.  project, and said he was available to answer questions. Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only.  Elen Varckin, 8001 N Citrus Ave. = Mrs. Yarckin wanted to know what kind ofv veterinarian was Peter Tuite, 300 E Croton Way - Mr. Tuite was concerned that allowing the rezoning to neighborhood  wanting to come into town.  commercial would hurt the Town's fight overt the rezoning of the Asma parcel.  Mayor MacFarlane closed Public Comment for this item.  4/Page    Motion made by Councilor. Miles to approve Ordinance 2024-007 to a second reading; seconded Yea: Councilor Lannamafl, Councilor Miles, Councilor) Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli, Mayor  by Mayor MacFarlane. Motion approved by roll call vote.  Voting MacFarlane Nay: None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS  5. Consideration and. Approval: (First Reading) Ordinance 2024-008- - Esch Parcel Rezoning to Neighborhood Commercial. (DISCUSSION FORTHIS: ITEM WAS COMBINED INTO  AGENDA. ITEM #4)  Motion made by Councilor Miles to approve Ordinance 2024-008 to a second reading; seconded Yea: Councilorl Lannamarl, Councilor. Miles, Councilor Lehning, Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli, Mayor  by CouncilorLehning. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.  Voting MacFarlane Nay: None  6. Discussion: Introduction ofLake County Fire Rescue- ChiefVitta  This Agenda Item was moved to appear before the Public Hearing section of the meeting during  the. Agenda Approval section ofthe meeting.  7. Consideration and Approval: Selection of Dates for FY24-25 Budget Workshops  July 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. was selected for the first budget workshop and. July 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  was selected.  8. Discussion: Central Lake CDD Agreement  Town. Attorney, Tom Wilkes, reviewed aj proposed wastewater treatment Central Lake CDD. Agreement  amendment with the Town Council. A lengthy discussion ensued. Mayor MacFarlane opened Public Comment for this item only.  Tim Everline, 1012NI Lakeshore Blvd. - Mr. Everline stated that hel believed the wastewater treatment Larry Morris, 8001 N Citrus Ave.-Mr. Morris stated that the Central Lake CDD wastewater treatment John Manning, 108 E Holly St.- -Mr. Manning had questions about sewer capacity as it relates to the  plant should' be independently inspected at the cost of the Central Lake CDD. plant was installed in 2007, and replacement parts will be expensive.  Downtown Sewer Project.  5IPage    DEPARTMENT REPORTS 9. Town Manager  Town Manager, Sean O'Keefe, stated the. Asma hearing date has been selected, and it will take place on  September 27,2024, at 9:00 a.m. int the Town's library. The hearing will be public.  COUNCIL MEMIBER REPORTS 10. Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli  Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli asked the Town Attorney who could speak at the Asma Special Magistrate Hearing. Mr. Wilkes stated that, aside from official Town representatives, only abutting property owners or members oft the public who spoke during previous meetings in which the Asma Parcel was  discussed were allowed to speak. 11. Councilor Lehning None 12. Councilor Miles  Councilor Miles asked the Town Manager when paving on N Citrus Ave would start. Mr. O'Keefe Councilor Miles asked about the status of the grant funding for the two backup pump/generators for the Venezia lift stations. Mr. O'Keefe stated that the Town was still awaiting a response from FDEM. Councilor Miles stated that the Town should look for alternative ways to fund the project. Councilor Miles spoke about the Talichet lift station. Councilor Miles stated that he believed this lift station should be owned and managed by the Town. Councilor Miles wanted the' Town to speak with the  stated that hel hoped they would be ablet to start in 2to 61 months.  HOA about this topic. 13. Councilor Lannaman  Councilor Lannaman was concerned about the Town being dependent on the Central Lake CDD. Councilor Lannaman stated she believes that the Town needed to be more independent.  14. Mayor MacFarlane  Mayor MacFarlane asked about the status of Water Treatment Plant #3. James South, Public Utilities Mayor MacFarlane stated that she would like the Town to have ai mandatory time-off policy in the  Supervisor, gave a status update on the project.  Town's Personnel Policy.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Any person wishing to address the Mayor and Town Council and who is not on the agenda is asked to speak their  name and address. Three (3) minutes is allocated per speaker.  61Page    Tim Everline, 1012 NJ Lakeshore Blvd - Mr. Everline was concerned with speeding on Lakeshore Blvd. Mr. Everline also thought the Town should investigate purchasing its own fogging machine sO that it could fog for Fran Wagler, 409 W Central Ave. -I Mrs. Wagler had questions about the Town Water Bill and N. Citrus Ave  mosquitoes and midges. project. ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Councilor Miles to adjourn the meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Gallelli seconded the motion. Motion was: approved unanimously by voice vote.  The Meeting adigurned at 9:02 p.m. f WS  atu  Mayor Martha/MacFarlane  John Brock, Town Clerk   7IPage