Commission Meeting Minutes

7. Ordinance 2020-08 (First Reading) — An Ordinance of the Town Commission of Lady Lake, Florida, Adopting the Eleventh Amendment to the Amended Development Order for the Tri-County Villages Development of Regional Impact Lake County (Thad Carroll)

Town Attorney Derek Schroth initially stated a straw poll may need to be taken after discussion of this item since Mayor Richards is absent (per Section 2-27). If it results in a majority decision, then the Commissioners would then move forward with a formal vote.  If there is a tie, then the Commissioners would need to discuss whether they would reconvene for a full Commission. He read the ordinance by title only.

Growth Management Director Thad Carroll stated the applicant would like to address the Commission prior to staff’s report.

Martin Dzuro of The Villages, representing the developer, requested that the first reading of this ordinance be tabled to November 2, 2020, as he would like all Wards represented and to hear the presentation.

Mr. Schroth stated that although there has been a continuance request for this ordinance, as well as Ordinance 2020-09, the public has a right to speak regarding this continuance request.

Bill Myers of 618 Catalina Court (Sumter County) stated that a lot of people were prepared to speak on this matter tonight. He asked if it will go on record if they speak tonight or if they should wait until next month.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard stated that they could speak, although it might be better if they speak when the developer’s representatives are present.

Barbara Barnes of 9594 SE 168th Maplesong Lane in Marion County verified that the date that these ordinances are being tabled to as November 2nd at 6 p.m. She stated she would like a copy of the existing ordinances as they are written so that she could better understand what the changes may be, if approved.

Mr. Carroll asked that Ms. Barnes contact him after the meeting, and he would be glad to send these to her by email.

Barbara Dilaura of 1102 San Antonio Lane (Sumter County) stated she is baffled about the continuance since there is a quorum.  She asked what would happen if there was a tie vote.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard replied that there would be a continuance. She stated she believes it is important that the Mayor give his input on these matters.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard stated that she would like to address the audience. She stated she sees that the Villages Promises Preservation Watch has a very strong following. She stated she received 137 emails over the weekend, and of those, four were from Marion County, 108 were from Sumter County, and seven were from outside of Lake, Sumter and Marion counties. Only 18 of those were from residents of Lady Lake. She requested that her email not be bogged down regarding this because of the continuance.

Mr. Schroth requested that the Commission formalize separate motions to continue these ordinances to a date certain.

Upon a motion by Commissioner Hannan and a second by Commissioner Holden, the Commission tabled the first reading of Ordinance 2020-08 until November 2, 2020 by the following roll call vote:

Commissioner	Present
Hannan	YES
Kussard	YES
Holden	YES
Vincent	NO

8. Ordinance 2020-09 (First Reading) — An Ordinance of the Town of Lady Lake Requesting Amendment of the Planned Commercial “CP” Zoning Classification for Certain Property Owned by the Villages Operating Company; Located in the Vicinity of Main Street, Alvarez Avenue, and Del Mar Drive in Lady Lake, Florida; Providing for a Second Supplemental Agreement to the Regulations of The Village Downtown Center (Thad Carroll)

Town Attorney Derek Schroth read the ordinance by title only.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked for a motion to continue this reading to November 2nd.

Upon a motion by Commissioner Hannan and a second by Commissioner Holden, the Commission tabled the first reading of Ordinance 2020-09 until November 2, 2020 by the following roll call vote:

Commissioner	Present
Hannan	YES
Kussard	YES
Holden	YES
Vincent	NO

9. Resolution 2020-108 (First and Final Reading) — Tabled to the October 19, 2020 meeting at 6 p.m. at the applicant’s request. — A Resolution Granting a Variance from the Provisions of Chapter 17). Section 7). A).17)., of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations to Allow the Placement of a Freestanding Sign Off-Premises Located 25 Feet East of the Intersection of Old Vineyard Road and Highway 27/441; Sign Being Situated within the Public Right-of-Way of Old Vineyard Road (Thad Carroll)

This item was tabled to a date certain; the Commission meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020 at 6 p.m.

10. Resolution 2020-109 (First and Final Reading) —Tabled to the October 19, 2020 meeting at 6 p.m. at the applicant’s request. — A Resolution Granting A Variance from the Provisions of Chapter 5). 5-4). N).4).B)., of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations which Restricts Building Height within the Heavy Commercial Zoning District to 45 Feet with a Limitation of Three Stories for Multi-Family Apartments. The variance request is to allow one apartment building (Building “F”) to be four stories and 50 feet in height within the Lady Lake Square Apartment Complex proposed at the southwest corner of County Road 25 and Griffin Avenue; referenced by Alternate Keys 3306376 and 3302494; owned by Lady Lake Square LLC (Thad Carroll)

This item was tabled to a date certain; the Commission meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020 at 6 p.m.

11. Resolution 2020-110 (First and Final Reading) — Tabled to the October 19, 2020 meeting at 6 p.m. at the applicant’s request. —  A Resolution Granting a Variance from the Provisions of Chapter 5). 5-4). M).4).B)., of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations which Restricts Building Height within the Light Commercial Zoning District To 45 Feet with a Limitation of Three Stories for Multi-Family Apartments. The variance request is to allow one apartment building (Building “F”) to be four stories and 50 feet in height within the Lady Lake Square Apartment Complex proposed at the southwest corner of County Road 25 and Griffin Avenue; referenced by Alternate Keys 3306376 and 3302494; owned by Lady Lake Square LLC (Thad Carroll)

This item was tabled to a date certain; the Commission meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020 at 6 p.m.

Mr. Schroth noted that these three resolutions were tabled at the request of the applicants.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if there were any comments or if the meeting should be paused while audience members left.

Various members of the audience chose to make comments as follows:

Pat Murphy of 1410 Juarez Place (Sumter County) asked how Mayor Pro Tem Kussard knew where the emails came from. She complained about the number of seats available in the Chambers and stated many were taken up by the developers. She stated she is disappointed that residents do not have a say in what is going on in The Villages.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard replied that she researched the names in the phone book and online.

Commissioner Hannan stated that seats are by “first come, first served”. He stated the argument is with the developer.

Erin Kellert of 1012 Aloha Way in Lady Lake requested that the agenda of the November 2nd meeting be rearranged to have these issues with the developer presented first as she is bringing a large group of elderly residents with her to that meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Kussard replied that she will not be able to do that. She suggested that a spokesperson for the group be appointed and the spokesperson would be given 5 minutes to speak.

Bill Vane of 1520 E. Schwartz Blvd. in Lady Lake began to comment about a retention area on E. Schwartz Blvd., but he was reminded that comments should pertain only to the issues on the agenda.