City of Groveland Minutes City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 03, 2024  The Groveland City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Evelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. with the following members present, Vice Mayor Mike Radzik, Council Members Richard Skyzinski, Barbara Gaines and Dina Sweatt. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, Deputy City Clerk Ciara Bender, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief  Shawn Ramsey and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver.  OPENING CEREMONIES  a. Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sweatt.  b. Invocation provided by Pastor Sharnae Daniels, Hope International Church GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September 2024  Mayor Wilson read the proclamation into the record in its entirety. Jessica Messer was presented with the proclamation. She spoke about two (2) year old Bennett, who passed away from cancer. Ms. Messer and her family started a non-profit organization named The  Winking Warrior Foundation in Bennett's honor.  CONSENT AGENDA  Vice Mayor Radzik requested the removal of Item C. Resolution 2024-87 First Amendment to Development Agreement relation to Cypress from the Consent Agenda. Jennifer Eastridge requested the removal of Item G. Resolution 2024-81: Cypress Bluff Phase IFinal Plat from the  Consent Agenda.  Consideration of Approval:  A. July 19, 2024 City Council Workshop Minutes B. July 19, 2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes  C.F Resolution 2024-87: First Amendment to DevelopmentAgrement relating to Cypress Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the first amendment to development agreement between the City of Groveland and Strack Farms, LLC and Parkview Oaks, LLC, American Superior Land, LLC, and EPC Holdings 823, LLC, relating to the property known as Cypress Reserve located south of State Road 50 and Max Hooks Road, north and east of Monte Vista Road, Groveland, Florida; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; providing for an effective date. (NOTE moved to New Business,  Reserve  Agenda Item 1.)    SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  D. Ordinance 2024-6 Hub Steel Expansion Annexation = Second Reading  An Ordinance extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Groveland, County ofLake, State of Florida, pursuant to the voluntary annexation provisions of section 171.044, Florida Statues (2023); annexing 51.41 +/- acres of real property not embraced within the present limits of the City of Groveland; providing for findings; providing for legal description and a map; directing the City Manager to record certified copies of this ordinance after approval with the City Clerk of the circuit court, the county manager of Lake County, and the secretary of the State of Florida; providing for conflicts and severability; providing for E. Ordinance 2024-7: Hub Steel Expansion Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Second An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, amending the City of Groveland's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to 163.3184, Florida statutes, by amending the Future Land Use designation from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland Employment Center on the Future Land Use map for the herein described properties consisting of 51.41 +/- acres; authorizing the city manager to amend said comprenensive plan; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for severability and scrivener's errors; providing for an effective date; and providing for the forwarding of this ordinance to  scriveners errors; setting an effective date.  Reading  the Florida Department of Commerce.  F. Ordinance 2024-11: Hub Steel Rezoning - Second Reading  An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, to change the zoning from Lake County Industrial to City of Groveland Heavy Industria for the herein described property owned by Treetops ML59AC, LC and located on Republic Drive, south ofUS HWY 27, east of Villa City Road and west of State Road 19; directing the city manager to amend the zoning map as herein provided after the passage of this ordinance; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith; providing for scrivener's error; and  providing for an effective date.  G. Resolution 2024-81: Cypress Bluff Phase 1 Final Plat  Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, granting final plat approval of Cypress Bluff Phase 1 generally located east of Villa City Road, south of Lake Emma Road, north of State Road 50, and west of State Road 19, Groveland, Florida, and providing H. Resolution 2024-90: Approving Amendment 2 to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Groveland, the City of Minneola, the City of Clermont, the City of Mascotte, and Sunshine Water Services Company for regional water Supply planning and Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the second amendment to interlocal agreement between the City of Groveland, the City of Minneola, the City of Clermont, the City of Mascotte and Sunshine Water Services Company for regional water supply planning and strategies (adding the Howey-in-the Hills as party);  for an effective date. (NOTE moved to New Business, Agenda Item 2.)  strategies (adding the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills as Party)  providing for an effective date.  2    SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Resolution 2024-91: Approving Amendment 1 to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clermont, the City of Groveland, the City of Minneola, the City of Mascotte, and Sunshine Water Services Company forretention of Oversight Consultant(adding Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Florida, approving the first amendment to interlocal agreement between the City of Clermont, the City of Groveland, the City of Minneola, the City of Mascotte and Sunshine Water Services Company for retention of oversight consultant (adding town of Howey-n-tne-Fills as party); authorizing J. Resolution 2024-92: Approving Amendment 2 between St. Johns River Water Management District and the City of Groveland for the South Lake County LFA Ar resolution of the City Council of the City of Groveland, Lake County, Florida, approving Amendment 2 to the agreement between the St. Johns River Water Management District and City of Groveland for South Lake County Lower Floridan Wellfield Project extending the  Town of Howey-in-the-Hills as Party)  execution of the agreement; providing for an effective date.  Wellfield Project, extending the completion date  completion date; providing for an effective date. Deputy City Clerk Bender read the following into the record:  Title and head notes for Ordinances: 2024-6, 2024-7; and 2024-11. Resolution titles: 2024-90;  2024-91; 2024-92.  Motion: Council Member Sweatt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as  read into the record; seconded by Council Member Gaines.  Public Comment: None.  Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  OLDE BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS  1. Resolution 2024-87: FirstAmendment to Development. Agreement relating to Cypress Transportationand Public Works Director TJ Fish reported the item was thet first amendment to an agreement that was already approved, executed and recorded with Lake County. The original agreement allowed the approval of the onsite construction plans while staff completed review of offsite plans. The amendment included the redesign of the trail  Reserve  requested by staff.  3    SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Vice Mayor Radzik asked what the developer was doing to promote growth paying fori itself. Mr. Fish replied the developer was financially responsible for rebuilding a collector roadway with an adjacent trail. He added that the infrastructure investment would be significant. Vice Mayor Radzik inquired if wastewater impact fees had been prepaid. Mr. Fish reported the impact fees were not prepaid and the agreement amendment would hold the developer Vice Mayor Radzik noted there had been a lot of talk regarding South Lake Regional Park being a spray field in the past. He reported receiving an email from E Sciences to Lake County. Mr. Fish reported the email was received to Lake County fifteen (15) years agoas  to whatever the current rates were.  part of their due diligence before purchasing the property.  Motion: Vice Mayor Radzik moved to approve Resolution 2024-87: First Amendment to Development Agreement relating to Cypress Reserve;  seconded by Council Member Sweatt.  Public Comment:  Mark Lacek reported Clermont owns forty-five (45) acres directly next to the South Lake Regional Park Cypress Reserve Development. Clermont's property was used a dump for twenty-five (25) years. After testing, Clermont was unable to use property due to contamination. Mr. Lacek felt the item Chris Carroll stated the issue he has with a fifteen (15) year old test was that itcould lead to children and residents being affected down the line. He felt a Jennifer Eastridge stated she would like to give her time to Mark Lacek. Mr. Lacek stated he would like to know more about the developer's testing Keith Keogh suggested the test be completed again to ease concerns. Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  should not be passed.  more recent test was needed.  quality.  Tara Tedrow of Lowndes Law Firm stated the testing had been completed more recently in. July and no contaminates had been found to be excessive. The testing results would be  available for review.  2. Resolution 2024-81: Cypress Bluff Phase 1 Final Plat  Community Development Director Tim Maslow stated the project was on the site of the old mansion, south of Lake Emma Road on Villa City Road. He reported the item was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board based off meeting code and Vice Mayor Radzik asked what would happen after the final plat stage. Mr. Maslow stated the developer would be able to build outside of the model homes.  infrastructure requirements.  4    SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Vice Mayor Radzik asked if there were any improvements to Villa City Road required with the Development Agreement. Mr. Fish stated there was a requirement for a turn lane, as well as an offsite trail along Villa City Road and offsite utility improvements.  Motion: Council Member Skyzinski moved to approve Resolution 2024-81: Cypress Bluff Phase 1 Final Plat; seconded by Council Member Gaines. Chris Carroll asked if anything was in the works to expand State Road 19. Mr. Fish reported State Road 19 was under state jurisdiction. Council Member Skyzinski asked if four lanes would be a good idea. Mr. Fish stated the road would definitely need to be expanded and a study would be needed to determine the best way to achieve what was needed for capacity. Motion passed with all Council Members present voting aye.  Public Comment:  PUBLIC COMMENT  Mark Lacek felt the soil testing for the SOWhLaMeRegonaIPa Cypress Reserve Development Jennifer Eastridge stated it was rumored that Kroger and Amazon were supposed to assist with the purchase of a ladder truck. Mr. Hein stated he was unaware of any such agreement outside of property taxes and other contributions. Ms. Eastridge asked if any grants were applied to the Amy Jo Carroll stated semitrucks were being rerouted through Bible Camp Road and was a cause Chris Carroll expressed his concern for longevity raises being cut, as it gives employees a reason to stay. He noted Orange County has seen an increase in fatalities due to experienced staff leaving. Mr. Carroll recommended schools place postcards in classroom windows sO the police  may have been done in the wrong area.  ladder truck. for concern.  and other first responders could see which rooms needed help first.  REPORTS  Council Member Gaines Nothing to report at this time. Council Member Skyzinski Nothing to report at this time. Vice Mayor Radzik  Weekly meetings with City Manager Hein.  Attending an upcoming meeting with Lexington Village staff regarding tree  inventory.  5    SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Member Sweatt  August 21st Attended the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Meeting. August 22nd, - attended meeting with Finance Director Drury. August 24th- attended Pop Warner's first football game of the season. August 25th - attended Fundraiser for Eliana Ascolese that was held at Lake  Catherine Blueberry Farm.  Mayor Wilson  Met with City Manager Hein and Lake Apopka Natural Gas.  August 25th = attended Fundraiser for Eliana Ascolese that was held at Lake Volunteered at the Hope Restoration Fundraiser for families in need.  Catherine Blueberry Farm.  City Manager Hein Nothing to report at this time. City Attorney Geraci-Carver  City Attorney Geraci-Carver reported a question was brought up at the last city council meeting regarding the legality of Ordinance 2023-38 Public Service Tax on Water. The ordinance was approved by the Council in December 2023. She noted it was legal to impose while awaiting the  ordinance to be updated on Municode.  ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.  G Groveland FLORIDA Ciyvithaummicham  10  Keith Keogh,Mayor Aafh  Attest:  Ciara  Bénder, Deputy City Clerk  6    CITY OF GROVELAND  City Council Meeting  December 2, 2024  P    Legen  New Business  Lake Deacon Preliminary Plat Resolution 2024-111    Overview  Lake Deacon Preliminary Plat Resolution 2024-111  Subject Property  VYHTEDR  Applicant: Halff Associates  Existing Future Land Use: Village Existing Zoning: Village Core (Rezoning was approved by City Council on November 6, 2023). Request: Preliminary Plat approval to develop 110 residential lots.  SAMSLAKERP  Location: West of Wilson Lake Parkway, south of US Highway 27, and north of West  YEHMAPIERD  Libby Road.  Acreage: 35.7 +/-    Development Process  Future Land Use and Zoning  Site Development Plan  Annexation  Preliminary Plat  Site Development  Final Plat    Building Setbacks  REARLOT LINE (ALLEY) BUILDINGISETBACK  REAR LOT LINE (ALLEY) BUILDINGSETBACK    END UNIT  END STD. UNIT UNIT 6  END UNIT  END UNIT  END UNIT C  STD. UNIT  END UNIT  20'  20'  BUILDINGISETBACK  NO BUILPING SETBACK  FRONT LOTL LINE (LANDSCAPE BUFFER)  FRONTLOTLINE  SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED  SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED (TOWNHOUSE) LOTS 1-8 & 15-78  (TOWNHOUSE) LOTS 79-110 A    Lot Types Plan  LOT TYPES LEGEND  TRACTC  LOT TYPE SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOMES OR TOTAL  QUANTITY PERCENTAGE  6 96 8 110  8.7% 85.3% 6.0% 100%  TUTTTTTTTU    Open Space Type Plan  OPEN SPACE LEGEND OPEN: SPACE TYPE ACREAGE PERCENTAGE  GREEN GREENWAY TRAIL 0.96AC POCKETPARK 1.85AC DOGPARK MD-BLOCKPASSAGE 0.39AC TOTAL  4.14AC  24.8% 5.7% 11.1% 1.9% 2.3% 45.8%  0.31AC  7.65AC LANDSCAPEBUFFER    Thoroughtare Type Plan  HOROUGHFARE TYPES LEGEND  THOROUGHFARE TYPE PAVEMENT WIDTH ACREAGE PERCENTAGE  TRACTC  ROADWAY ALLEY ROADWAY  22 20 24  0.74AC 0.98AC 0.05AC  21.1% 28.0% 1.4% 5.2% 4.6% 11.1% 28.6% 100%  ROADWAYw201 MEDIAN 48 (68" TOTAL) 0.18AC ROADWAY w/20 MEDIAN 24(44TOTAL) 0.16AC  ONSTREETPARKING TOWNHOUSE! PARKING TOTAL  0.39AC 1.00AC 3.50AC    Walking distance from nearest City Park  2-N Miles 1-3/4 1-1/2 1-1/4 Deacon Lake 1Mile 3/4 12 1/4 CherryLake Park.   s mplo    Color Renderings (Street View)  GREEN  GREE  BYOTHERS  (    Color Renderings (Street View)  GREEN.  4  GREENWAY  BYOTHERS    9  8  0q S , I  /  L  26  eee  00  Wilson Lake Parkway    Off-Site Road mprovements  Right & left turn lanes into development along Wilson Lake Parkway  Complete street improvement for West Libby Road for the remainder of the parcel  County ROW= requires County review  G    Floodplain Review  Floodplan Comments  PerFRMPnelNumber 12069C0560E aportionofthes rdpyayiswenns: SpecialF FloodHazard Area (SFHA) Zone A (determined to be within the Special Flood Hazard Area using agproximate methodologies) No Base Flood Elevation (BFE)is included ontheF Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The projecty willh SFHA ando compensating storage wilbe provided, anda Thep preliminary plate exhibito depictst thes 91 asthen flood zone boundaryd delineation. The topographic referencedi toN NAVD datum; lis assumed! thes exhibiti likewiser referencedIoNAVD noted. ltappearst thef flood: zone delineationi islocated along the91" the 90.1'6 NAVD.deineationd or includea adatum referenceit fthec contourss shown onthe exhibit arer referencedto NGVD. Response: See attached FloodF Pema#FL0002405-0A Informational Comments 10.A.2.  subsequent LOMR-F Fwilbes submittedi IOFEMA.  tONAVD. Please reviset the depictthe9 90.1"  withint the effective SFHAisa abovet the BFE, the areay wilbe regulated asr remaining SFHA unless aLOMC (orc conditionall LOMC)isi issuedby FEMA pursuantto Section 121- Response: Noted, wey willbe doingaLOMR-F after constructionis complete  768/6970  98/97/96/95 930291.90,8988 87  LIBBY ROAD-IGE RW)    Staff Recommendation  Resolution 2024-117  Approval of Resolution 2024-111 Lake Deacon Preliminary Plat  P&Z Board Motion:  4tolapproval of Resolution 2024-111 with the condition that the live work units be relocated adjacent to the commercial  parcel on the southeast portion of the site.    City of Groveland Department  Community: & Economic Development  Planning & Zoning Division 156'S.L Lake Avé, Groveland, FL-34736 PamongeovelancsIgew  352.429.2141.