01-27-2003 - Special
AGENDA
COMMUNITY
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SPECIAL MEETING .
01/27/03
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2003
DOWNTOWN PLAN UPDATE
1. STREETSCAPE PLAN AND W A YFINDING DESIGN
Presentation by: Frank Bellomo, Bellomo Herbert
Community Redevelopment Agency Discussion
2. CHARACTER DISTRICTS
Presentation by: Cyndi Tarapani, Planning Director
Community Redevelopment Agency Discussion
3. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DIRECTION
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Inlcroffice Cnrrc~punt.lcnce Sheet
MEMORANDUM
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Community Redevelopment Agency Members
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Ralph Stone, CRA Executive Director /~.
Bill Horne, City Manager
Garry Brumback, Assistant City Manager
Pam Akin, City Attorney .
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DATE:
January 24, 2003
RE:
Downtown Special Meeting #2
The second special downtown meeting scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2003, will
focus on two areas: 1) the StreetscapelWayfinding recommendations from the
consultant; and, 2) a presentation and request for direction regarding the distinct land
use "subdistricts" in the planning area that staff will be referring to as "Character
Districts",
Regarding the Streetscape/Wayfinding item, Mr. Frank Bellomo will provide a fifteen
minute presentation of the recommendations for this program and will provide the CRA
members a "visual summary" packet of information at the meeting. This presentation
will track the more detailed presentation that you all heard and viewed at the Harborview
public hearing. Staff is requesting your input and direction on this effort. It should be
noted that the costs, funding options and priority of implementation of the streetscape
program will be refined and evaluated in relation to other priorities/projects that may
evolve as the plan is refined. This information and decision regarding same will be
presented to the eRA in future meetings in the context of the full draft document.
The second item, Character Districts, will be presented by the Planning and Economic
Development staff and will track the material in your packet. This material is focused on
the land use emphasis the staff recommends for the several "subdistricts" that make up
the Redevelopment Plan area and are linked to the perceived market potential and need
for the overall downtown area. This discussion will include issues such as development
potential (Le. height, floor area ratio, density and range of uses) and will identify areas
where the current Redevelopment Plan contrasts with suggested modifications. Staff
will be requesting direction from the eRA in this regard.
We look forward to your review and comment on these issues.
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Bill Home, City Manager
Garry Brumback, Assistant City Manager
Ralph Stone, Assistant City Manager and Executive Director,
Community Redevelopment Agency
Cyndi Tarapani, Planning Director {j]Y
January 24,2003
FROM:
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RE:
Downtown Plan Update
January 27, 2003 Special Meeting
The following infonnation is provided in preparation for the Special Meeting of the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Monday, January 27, 2003:
. Draft Narrative of Downtown Character Districts
. Map of Downtown Character Districts
. Comparison of Selected Projects in the City of Clearwater
As you will recall, the City Commission held their first workshop on the Downtown Plan Update
in October, 2002 where general concepts guiding downtown development were discussed. For
Monday's workshop, the Planning Department has developed a draft discussing Character
Districts for the Downtown. It is intended that the Character Districts will replace the color land
use map in the existing Downtown Plan and will guide land uses and intensities throughout
Downtown. For this meeting, the Administration seeks your comments and any suggested
revisions to this document.
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The City Commission has two additional scheduled special meetings to provide policy direction to
the statT on the Downtown Plan.
February, 28, 2003
March 21, 2003
Land Use Plan! Waterfront and Open Space Plan
Redevelopment. Capital Projects
Upon completion of. these meetings, the Planning Department will finalize the Downtown Plan
incorporating all aspects, required by State Law, Pinellas Planning Council rules and CRA
regulations.
I look forward to our discussion next week. Thank you.
Attachments
Drall January 24. 2003
DOWNTOWN CHARACTER DISTRICTS
I. DOWNTOWN CORE DISTRICT (121 acres in area)
Existing Character
The Downtown Core is the government center and principal employment core of the
City. Many of the Pine lIas County government offices are located in the downtown core
as well as private oftices and support uses that desire the proximity to the government
center. Cleveland Street is downtown's "Main Street" and has a historic character/setting
and functions as the major retail street within downtown. There are a significant number
of churches and church related uses within the Downtown Core, as well as under-
developed and vacant land.
District Vision
Uses
The Downtown Core should continue to be a center of government including Pinellas
County and City of Clearwater governmental offices. The Downtown Core will continue
to attract private offices that desire to locate in close proximity to the government center,
as well as otlices attracted to Clearwater for it size. central location and amenities. A key
component to diversify the Downtown Core is to attract residential uses with a variety of
housing types and prices, Once a residential base is in place, retail. restaurant and
services will likely follow. It is anticipated that the majority of existing churches will
remain and possibly expand.
Redevelopment of two key waterfront parcels is also anticipated: the
Harborview/Coachman Park parcel and the City Hall/Calvary Baptist Church parcel. The
Harborview/Coachman Park parcel is located west of Osceola Street from Drew Street
south to Cleveland Street. The City will contemplate redevelopment of
retaiVrestaurant/mixed use within the footprint of the existing Harborview Center. The
redevelopment should complement the new Main Library and Coachman Park both in
terms of compatibility of uses and design. The second redevelopment site is the
combined sites of City Hall and Calvary Baptist Church which extends south from
Cleveland Street to Pierce Street and from the west side of Osceola Street to the water.
The City will contemplate redevelopment of these combined parcels as residentiaV retail
and mixed use. It is recognized that redevelopment of both parcels will require additional
approval from the citizens of Clearwater.
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Function
The Bluff should be enhanced through improvements to Coachman Park, retention of
public access to the waterfront, and a continued emphasis on the new main library as a
community-gathering place and anchor for the north end of the Downtown Core. In
addition to the Bluff as a destination, the Downtown Core should be redeveloped as a
family-oriented entertainment destination including a marina, cultural events and
attractions, festivals, restaurants, theater and shopping.
Development Patterns
Among the Downtown Character Districts, the Downtown Core will have the highest
density for residential and hotel uses and the highest intensity for retaiVcommercial/
office uses. It is expected that the most intense development within the Downtown Core
will occur in the center of the District defined as from Osceola Street cast to Myrtle
Avenue and from Drew Street south to Pierce Street. The Downtown Core shall be
redeveloped as a pedestrian friendly place achieved through a diversity of land uses,
urban design and streetscape improvements.
Heights along Cleveland Street should respect and be consistent with the existing
predominant historic building heights to the depth north and south from Cleveland Street
as currently exists. Redevelopment on properties that extend beyond the Cleveland Street
frontage shall retain the historic building pattern but may create higher construction
stepping back from Cleveland Street. The redevelopment should insure connections with
the historic buildings and should create a good transition in building and site design that
promotes the pedestrian scale along Cleveland Street.
The Pine lias Trail should be integrated into the Downtown Core through such
mechanisms as a connection from the Trail across the Memorial Bridge, improvements to
the Trail within the Downtown Core, and other east/west trails that connect the balance of
the City with the Downtown.
Prohibited Uses
Detached dwellings, vehicles services, automobile dependent uses including gas stations,
fast food restaurants with drive-through service, industrial and problematic uses
(examples include day labor, pawn shop, check cashing center and blood plasma centers
and tattoo parlors).
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio - 4.0 FAR
Density - 70 dwelling units or hotel units per acre
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Height
Harborview/Coachman Park Parcel-70' (consistent with the height of new Main Library)
City Hall! Calvary Baptist Church Parcel- 150'
Along Cleveland Street-Consistent with the historic building pattern
Balance of the District-no height regulations
2. OLD BAY (63 acres in area)
Existing Character
The Old Bay District, which is the area previously known as the Northwest Periphery
Plan area and the land south of Jones to Drew Street, is a transitional area between the
Downtown Core and the low density residential areas to the north. N. Ft. Harrison
Avenue. which is currently designated as Alternate U.S. Highway 19. is the main traffic
corridor in this District, and serves as the northern most gateway into the Downtown area.
Old Bay is comprised of a mix of land uses including governmental. residential
(including single-family dwellings), commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational.
This mix, while giving the District great diversity, also results in incompatible
development patterns with incompatible uses.
The District's location along Clearwater Harbor and the significant number of older
structures (more than 50 years) provides a unique character for this District. However,
the location of N. Ft. Harrison A venue essentially divides the District into two distinct
sections. This situation, along with the significant traffic volumes on the street,
contributes to the lack of a cohesive identity. Furthermore, the most eastern portion of
the District does not enjoy close proximity to the waterfront and the single-family
residential uses are surrounding by nonconforming vehicle services and industrial uses.
District Vision
Uses
The Old Bay District is envisioned to be a residential neighborhood supporting the
downtown employment base with limited neighborhood commercial and otlice uses.
Renovations of existing older structures arc also encouraged. A variety of densities and
housing styles is encouraged throughout the District.
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This District providcs an opportunity for higher-density residential uses along Clearwater
Harbor west of Osceola Avenue, provided the development is sensitive to the established
low-rise historic character of the District. The eastern frontage of Osceola A venue may
rctain its residential use, convert the existing building to omce, redevelop with residential
scale offices or combine these two uses on the same site North Fort Harrison Avenuc is
envisioned as the main commercial area providing neighborhood commercial uses on
properties on both sides of the street. Properties located east of Garden A venue may be
redeveloped as either residential use or residential scale oUice development or a mix of
these two lISCS. The last parcel within the District east of the Pinellas Trail through to
Myrtle Street is envisioned to remain as the City's Gas Department administrative oflices
and warehouse.
Function
The character of Old Bay should be strengthened through streetscape clements that
identify the District as a downtown neighborhood. Emphasis should be placed on tying
the eastern and western sections of the entire District by providing linkages between the
waterfront and the Pinellas Trail. Public improvements to the Seminole Boat ramp will
also enhance waterfront access and appearance.
Development Patterns
Greater heights in the higher density residential area west of Osceola Avenue may be
considered. The development pattern in the balance of the district is expected to remain
urban in character and should reflect the low-rise scale of the existing neighborhood.
Renovation/restoration of the existing historic homes is strongly encouraged and new
development is encouraged to provide references to the neighborhood's historic tt:=atures
in their design. Redevelopment should provide opportunities for comfortable pedestrian
travel and access to public areas including the Seminole Dock and Pinellas Trail.
Prohibited Uses
Automobile dependent uses including gas stations, vehicles services, fast food restaurants
with drive-through service, industrial and problematic uses (examples include day labor.
pawn shop, check cashing center and blood plasma centers and tattoo parlors).
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio = 0.5 FAR
Density
West olN. Garden Avenue:
< 2 acres - 25 units/acre
> 2 acres - SO units/acre
Between N. Garden Avenue and the Pinellus Trail:
< 1 acre - 7.5 units/acre
> lacre - 25 units/acre
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Height:
CommerciaVOffice - 35' (including mixed use with residential)
Residential - 150 ' west of Osceola Street and fronting on Clearwater Harbor
Balance of the district-3S'
3. SOUTH GATEWAY DISTRICT (22 acres in area))
Existing Character
The South Gateway District, which is generally the area previously known as the
Southwest Expansion area of the Periphery Plan, is a transitional area between the
Downtown Core and the lower density residential areas to the southeast and office and
industrial areas to the southwest. It is bounded on the west by S. Ft. Harrison Avenue,
which is designated as Alternate U.S. 19 and is the main traffic corridor in this District.
A new community shopping center was constructed in the center portion of this District,
which serves as an anchor to the South Gateway. Even though this major redevelopment
project has occurred, there is a significant amount of vacant and/or underutilized land
found within the South Gateway.
District Vision
Uses
The South Gateway is the principal entryway to the Downtown from the south. The
District's location in the vicinity of Morton Plant Hospital and along the travel path for
many commuters makes the S. Ft. Harrison Avenue frontage ideal for commercial uses.
The frontage along S. Ft. Harrison Avenue should continue to be redeveloped with
community shopping uses to serve the nearby neighborhoods, employees and commuters.
The existing offices are encouraged to remain and renovate over time capitalizing on
their proximity to both the Downtown Core and Morton Plant Hospital. The balance of
the District's vacant and underutilized properties is envisioned to redevelop with
residential development at an urban scale.
Function
Alternate U.S. 19 will here-designated from S. Ft. Harrison Avenue to Missouri and
Myrtle at Court Street. Ft. Harrison will be redesigned to function as a local street with
two travel lanes. instead of four. The streetscape improvements will recognize the
changed function of the street and emphasize its connection with the Downtown Core.
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Development Patterns
Due to its adjacency with the Downtown Core and established development patterns, the
scale and context of buildings should be urban in nature and promote a pedestrian
friendly-environment. Connections within the District to the Pine lias Trail should be
encouraged through site design, streetscape improvements and landscaping.
Prohibited Uses
Detached dwellings, industrial, vehicles services, automobile dependent uses including
gas stations, fast food restaurants with drive-through service, industrial and problematic
uses (examples include day labor, pawn shop, check cashing center and blood plasma
centers and tattoo parlors).
Intensity:
Floor Area Ratio - 1.0 FAR
Density - < 2 acres - 25 dwelling units/acre
> 2 acres - residential only - 35 dwelling units/acre
> 2 acres and mixed use project including residential - 50 dwelling units/acre
Height: 50'
4. TOWN LAKE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (97 acres in area)
Existing Character
The area previously known as the Northeast Expansion Area of the Periphery Plan and a
portion of the area previously known as the Southeast Expansion Area of the Periphery
Plan is included in the Town Lake Residential District. This District includes a mix of
retail, office, vehicle services, industrial and residential uses. The Town Lake Residential
District has a significant amount of underutilized and vacant property. There is a
concentration of dwellings with historic character along Grove Street between N.
Greenwood and Cleveland Street. Four major streets provide egress and ingress to the
District as well as internal circulation. The City is constructing Town Lake in the vicinity
of south of Park Street between Prospect and Ewing Avenues. When complete, Town
Lake will provide an alternative to on-site stonnwater retention for properties within the
watershed area. In addition, Town Lake was designed to function as a passive park with
pedestrian pathways surrounding the perimeter ofthe lake.
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District Vision
Use
The Town Lake District enjoys many locational advantages that will encourage
residential development: proximity to the downtown core, the new Town Lake and park
amenities, as well as large vacant and underutilized parcels. The Town Lake Residential
District will primarily be redeveloped as a residential district with neighborhood
commercial uses. New commercial uses should be of the type and scale to serve the new
residential development. More intense commercial development may be allowed along
major streets such as Myrtle Avenue, Cleveland Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Court
Street and Chestnut A venue. Commercial uses along the Court/Chestnut corridor may
serve the broader community, however, the design shall be urban in nature and pedestrian
friendly.
Function
The addition of new residents in the Town Lake District will enliven the downtown and
provide a market for new retail and restaurant development. Alternate U.S. 19 will be re-
designated ITom S. Ft. Harrison Avenue to Myrtle Street which transverses this district.
With the redesignation, Myrtle A venue! Alternate U.S. 19 is expected to function as the
through route and Ft. Harrison can reclaim its function as the local roadway.
Development Patterns
Residential redevelopment in the area north of Cleveland Street shall have a lower scale
than south of Cleveland due to the existing single-family development pattern.
Renovation of small historic single-family dwellings is encouraged and new construction
in the vicinity should respect the height and scale of Grove Street neighborhood. The
residential development south of Cleveland Street is anticipated to be oriented to Town
Lake but along major streets, development should be oriented to the street to maintain an
urban and pedestrian environment.
S. Myrtle Avenue will be re-designated to Alternate U.S. Highway 19 and will function
as an arterial through the Downtown. Even though the transportation function of S.
Myrtle Avenue will change, commercial development on both sides of the street should
be constructed with buildings set close to the street and parking/service areas located to
the rear. Commercial redevelopment should be designed primarily for comfortable and
safe pedestrian access while accommodating vehicles.
Prohibited Uses
Automobile dependent uses including gas stations, vehicles services, fast food restaurants
with drive-through service, industrial and problematic uses (examples include day labor,
pawn shop, check cashing center and blood plasma centers and tattoo parlors).
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Floor Arca Ratio - 1.0 FAR
Density - 30 dwelling units/acre
J-Ieight - 50'
5. TOWN LAKE BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT (62 acres in area)
Existing Character
A portion of the area previously known as the Southeast Expansion Area orthe Periphery
Plan is included in the Town Lake Business Park District. The area is now part of thc
cxpanded CRA. At the District's entry point at the southwest corner of Cleveland Strect
and Missouri A venue, a new corporate headquarters, very suburban in charactcr was
constructed within the last 3 years. The remainder of the District is characterized with a
mix of uses including retail, office, utility/infrastructure and nonconforming industrial
uses. Even though this major office redevelopment office has occurred, there ure
numerous vacant and underutilized parcels found throughout the District. In particular,
single-family dwellings are scattered throughout the area west of Madison Avenue.
District Vision
Use
The Town Lake Business Park District is envisioned to be a downtown location for officc
park devclopment. The District should be redeveloped with corporate and professional
offices, as well as those conducting research and/or light assembly. Incidental support
commercial uses are anticipated to serve the offices in the district. Residential
redevelopmcnt may be considered in limited locations along major streets.
Function
The primary function of the Town Lake Business District is to provide employment
opportunities and a location for office uses that prefer a business park setting but enjoy
the benefits of being in close proximity to the downtown core. Excellent access and
opportunities thr significant lot consolidation enhance the District's redevelopment
opportunities.
Development Patterns
Office development within the Town Lake Business Park District shall be suburban in
nature. Traditionul setbacks, significant landscaping and adequate parking should
characterize redevelopment in this area. Commercial uses are encouraged to locate
within the office park and/or office building to provide easy access to their customers and
reduce the need for external vehicle trips.
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Prohibited Uses
Detached dwellings, vehicles services, automobile dependent uses including gas stations,
fast food restaurants with drive-through service, industrial and problematic uses
(examples include day labor, pawn shop, check cashing center and blood plasma centers
and tattoo parlors).
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio- I .0 FAR
Density - 30 dwelling units per acre
Height - 40'
6. East Gateway District (175 acres)
Existing Character
The terminology "East Gateway" is associated with a geographic node radiating from the
intersection of Gulf to Bay with Cleveland A venue to Missouri A venue, and from Drew
Street to Court Street. This area was recently characterized as experiencing rapid
deterioration and decline.
With the realignment of the Memorial Causeway Bridge in mid-2004, and the associated
loss of thousands of daily through traffic along Cleveland Street, this district runs the risk
of seeing its residential and retail base erode.
East Gateway is characterized by a mixed land use pattern of predominantly owner-
occupied single-family residential, interspersed with pockets of poorly-maintained rental
properties and strip commercial, as well as relatively well-maintained small professional
offices along Court Street. The Gateway area was targeted in 2002 as a Community
Redevelopment "Expansion" Area, and the City Commission and Board of County
Commissioners approved the eRA expansion in late 2002.
The underlying constraints of the East Gateway District can be noted as follows:
Residential:
. Lots with deteriorating surface conditions
. Absence of landscaping and buffers from adjacent rights-of-ways
. Inappropriate placement of housing within commercial corridors
. Structures with multiple code violations
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. Outside storage with no screening
. Absence of on-site management controls within rental complexes
. Inappropriate placement of waste containers
. Intrusion of drug related crime activities into residential neighborhoods
· Structurally unsound homes impacting thc safcty and welfare of residents
. Bland architectural detailing
Commercial:
. A predominate tenant mIX which does not serve the daily needs of area
residents
· Inappropriate day labor offices which contribute to attracting homeless
individuals to the neighborhood
· Strip commercial with no landscaping, appropriate parking. signage or quality
architectural detailing
· Existing structure such as motcls being converted to transient multiple
housing or retail storefronts
. Blighted building conditions fraught with code violations
. Inadequate lot square footage which negates an ability to accommodate a
modern retail or personal service structure
. Obsolete, deteriorating and non-complying signs
. Inappropriate land uses and zoning districts
. Multiple lot ownership making potential lot assemblage difficult
. Non-functioning ofT-street parking and turning movements
. Inappropriate use of vacant lots for parking
. Lack of separation between right-of-way and parking areas
. Deteriorating or non-existent site and right-of-way infrastructure, including
paving, sidewalks, and landscaping
. A pervasive negative "image"
District Vision
Uses
It is envisioned that the East Gateway will continue to be developed as a low and medium
density residential neighborhood supported with neighborhood commercial and
professional offices.
Commercial and office uses should be concentrated along the Cleveland/Gulf to Bay,
Court Street, and Missouri Avenue corridors. The area northeast of Gulf to Bay
Boulevard and north of Cleveland Street should be maintained as a primarily low density,
low-rise residential neighborhood. The area southwest of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and
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south of Cleveland Street is appropriate for medium density multi-family residential and
office environment. Infill residential is encouraged in the entire district.
A key component of this development strategy is the consolidation of the existing
Clearwater Homeless Intervention Project (CHIP) facilities into a "campus" within the
East Gateway District combined with the relocation of the day labor oflices into this
complex. This consolidation will address the emergency needs of the downtown
homeless, and negate any future intrusion of scattered homeless facilities throughout the
neighborhood.
Function
With the opening of the new Memorial Bridge in late 2003 and the new function of the
Court/Chestnut roads serving as the entry/exit corridors for the Bridge, the East Gateway
District becomes the new entryway to downtown. This major traffic circulation change
otTers opportunities to create a gateway for residents and tourists whose destination is
Downtown. The main corridor of Cleveland Street/Gulf to Bay needs to reflect this
gateway function with attractive strectscape and landscaping elements along with
appropriate waytinding signage. Emphasis should be placed on strengthening this
commerciaUoffice corridor and stabilizing the residential base.
Development Patterns
The existing residential neighborhoods should retain their scale and development patterns
and any infill development in this area should reflect the existing low-rise pattern. New
multi-family development should be developed at a medium density and scale and
provide variety in housing types and pricing. It is envisioned that new commercial
development should provide employment opportunities for the District's residents as well
as serve the daily commercial and personal service needs of the neighborhood.
Commercial and office development should be redeveloped at a medium scale;
consolidation of small obsolete development parcelslbuildings are encouraged to create
an adequate lot size for modern development standards.
Prohibited Uses
Automobile dependent uses including gas stations, vehicles services, fast food restaurants
with drive-through services, industrial and problematic uses (examples include day labor,
pawn shops, check cashing center, blood plasma centers, tattoo parlors and conversion of
older strip motels into transient apartments).
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Intensity
Floor Area Ratio-0.5 FAR
Density- Northeast of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and North of Cleveland Street-?.5 dwelling
units per acre
Southwest of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and south of Cleveland Street-IS dwelling
units per acre
Height
Office - 50'
Commercial - 25'-35'
Single-family Residential- 30'
Multi-family Residential - 30'-50'
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COMP ARISON OF SELECTED PROJECTS
BUILDING BUILDING APPROVED FAR/DENSITY
HEIGHT* FAR/DENSITY PERMITTED
Downtown Core
AmSouth Bank - 400 123' 3.19FAR 3.0 FAR
Cleveland Street (Downtown Plan)
Bank of America 158' 3.84 FAR 5.0 FAR
Building -(including (Downtown Plan)
both buildings)
33 N. Garden Avenue
Suntrust Building - 124' 2.80 FAR 5.0 FAR
601 Cleveland Street (Downtown Plan)
Church of 150' 3.58 FAR 3.0 FAR
Scientology (building) (Downtown Plan)
Ministerial Training
& Pastoral 65' 5.0
Counseling Center** (parking (Downtown Plan)
- 215 S. Ft. Harrison structure)
A venue
Clearwater Centre - 184' 1.67 FAR 2.0
1100 Cleveland Street (Downtown Plan)
Main Library - 100 66' 0.70 FAR 2.0
N. Osceola Avenue (Downtown Plan)
Old Bay
Belvedere Apts. - 80' 38 units/acre < 2 acres - 25 units/acre
300 N. Osceola > 2 acres - 50 units/acre
A venue (Periphery Plan)
Harbor Bluff - 500 115' 49 units/acre < 2 acres - 25 units/acre
N. Osceola Avenue > 2 acres - 50 units/acre
(Periphery Plan)
Osceola Bay Club 150' 23 units/acre < 2 acres - 25 units/acre
(approved but not > 2 acres - 50 units/acre
built) - 302 N. (Periphery Plan)
Osceola Avenue
PAC Land 82' 25 units/acre < 2 acres - 25 units/acre
Development > 2 acres - 50 units/acre
(approved but not (Periphery Plan)
built) - 700 N.
Osceola Avenue
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BUILDING BUILDING I APPROVED FAR/DENSITY
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HEIGHT* [ FAR/DENSITY PERl'HTTED
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South Gateway
Publix Shopping ., -, I 0.238 FAR 1.0
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Center - 601 S. Ft (Periphery Plan)
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Harrison A venue I
Town Lake Residential
Balk Townhouses 25' 19 units/acre 50 units/acre
(Downtown Plan)
Laura Street 26' 23 units/acre 50 units/acre
Townhomes - 900 (Downtown Plan)
Laura Street
Town Lake Business Park
CGI, Inc. - 100 S. 3 stories 0.30 FAR 3.0
Missouri A venue - (Periphery Plan)
Beach Examples
Mandalay Beach 145' 77 units/acre 30 units/acre - plus TDRs
Club - 10 Papaya and Lawsuit
Street and 11 San (RFH Land Use)
Marco Street
Belle Harbor - 501 130' I 32 units/acre 30 units/acre - plus
Mandalay A venue tenninate nonconfonning
density
(RH Land Use)
* Blli/ding heights were established by appnJ\'ed plans or byfield measurements conducted by the
Planlling alld Police Departments IIsing the L TI Laser Mapping System,
* * This developmellt site is located int\\'o areas of the dO\\'lIto\\'n \\'ith two different FAR limitations.