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RE Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 XIIFrom: Porter, Catherine Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:26 AM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Everitt, Steven; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 It was our understanding that there was none but Steven will double-check. Do you have the old code? -----Original Message----- From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:06 AM To: Porter, Catherine Cc: Everitt, Steven; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 If there was no B District weren't there actual provisions from the B zone (or the terms of the settlement) which indicated permitted uses, density, etc. (Wasn't there a B district in the old code?) -----Original Message----- From: Porter, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 4:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Everitt, Steven; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 Gina, Steven and I both are of the understanding, after talking to Leslie, that the City never had a "B" zone---that it was an arbitrary name that the court put on it. The reason we must put a zone on the parcels at this time is because there was no real B zone, with restrictions, etc. and that due to the Countywide rules, there must be a designation of some kind. Is this right Leslie? -----Original Message----- From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:29 AM To: Everitt, Steven; Porter, Catherine Cc: Delk, Michael Subject: FW: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 I would encourage you to do an analysis of the differences between the B district and the T district so you can have the information available and you can tell me what those differences are. For example, did the B district allow hotels? if so - at what density. Did the B district allow residential uses, etc. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Stevens, Elaine F [mailto:Elaine.F.Stevens@questdiagnostics.com] Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:44 PM To: Everitt, Steven; JLMART@aol.com Cc: Delk, Michael; Clayton, Gina; Porter, Catherine; Lopez, Geraldine Campos; ed@jpfirm.com; JayneS@jpfirm.com; Mary Reinhardt; John Martinez Subject: RE: Shoppes on Sand Key - 1241 Gulf Boulevard - Case # REZ2007-10001 I am writing to you regarding the proposed rezoning of the land which now houses the Shoppes of Sand Key on Gulf Boulevard. As a resident of the "community" of Sand Key, I strongly oppose the development plans which are coming before you and the associated rezoning of the land. I selected the word "community" carefully. It represents the feeling that the area provides to both permanent residents, renters, and guest. The shops are the "center of our local community". People routinely have dinner, pick up last minute gifts, take the grandchildren for ice cream or drop off dry cleaning. The shops provide a valuable service to the area. With the proposal, the shops would be gone and addition visitors will be in the area. One might think that this is a good change but the calm, peaceful environment that we now have will start to become like Clearwater Beach, busy, noisy, and cluttered. Owners can now come to their condominiums without the need to rent a car since everything for a short term visit is available within walking distance. Many renters coming to Sand Key do so because they have the lovely beach yet a more quiet area than that found elsewhere along the beach. Many of the owners and renters enjoy the intra coastal view with a morning coffee. The proposed development will block the view and reduce the enjoyment factor so many people have come to love. Furthermore, these shops provide a high level of AFFORDABLE convenience that one does not associate with hotel shops and restaurants. With the increase in taxes and insurance many owners rely on the rental income during the year. The changes proposed and the construction will make the area less desirable and may cause more owners to sell or worse yet default on their property. Certainly not a good thing in this difficult time. Gulf Boulevard is already crowded with pedestrians and vehicles. More are not needed. The roads barely support the current community yet alone additions. Crossing the road is difficult even with crosswalks. Exiting the parking lots is also a challenge particularly during the season. Can the current infrastructure need to be upgraded to support the development? What will the impact of wind pattern changes be to other buildings in the area if a 100 foot structure is built on the proposed site? I would encourage the Planning Board & the Zoning Committee to review all of this carefully before making a decision. On behalf of myself and many others on Sand Key, I ask that you do not approve the proposed zoning changes and keep Sand Key as it is today; a lovely quiet neighborhood. Elaine Stevens Landmark One 1230 Gulf Blvd #1504 ------------------------------------------ The contents of this message, together with any attachments, are intended only for the use of the person(s) to which they are addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Further, any medical information herein is confidential and protected by law. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to use, review, copy, disclose, or disseminate confidential medical information. If you are not the intended recipient, immediately advise the sender and delete this message and any attachments. Any distribution, or copying of this message, or any attachment, is prohibited.