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STATE OF FLORIDA'
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
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EDWARD R. KING, )
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Appellant, )
VB. ) CASE NO. 84-2327
DON L. SEATON, )
Applicant, )
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CITY OF CLEARWATER, , )
Respondent.
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ORDER
Pursuant to notice, the Division of Administrative
Hearings, by, its duly designated Rearing Officer" K. N. Ayers,
he1da public hearing in the abov~-styled case on August 16,
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1984, atClearwat~~~ Florida.
APPEARANCES
For Appellant: John Haggitt, Esq.
300 Turner Street
Clearwater, Florida 33516
For Applicant: Robert Folwell
213 ,Lakeview Road
Clearwater, Florida 33456
For Respondent: Thomas A. Bustin, Esq.
City Attorney
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33518
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By undated letter, received by the City Clerk, of the
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Cit.y of Clearwater on June'25, 1984, Ed\iard R. King, Appellant,
appeals the decision of the Clearwater Board of , Adjust merit and
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, Appeals on'~oning (Board) granting a special exception to Sea
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The only other motor-p~wered equipment to be operated by the
Applicant is a deep sea fishing boat which can accommodate
six passengers.
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5. Tho. proposed ~ac~lity will create no, safety hazard
in this area (Exhibit 8). One of the principal concerns
expressed by those in opposition to the grant of the special
exception is overcrowding in the area and safety ha2ards created
thereby. Other concerns expressed by those in opposition are
noises created by the fishing boat in leaving' and returning
to the dock, and the noises created by those utilizing the
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recreation equipment. Neither of those ,concerns was shown
to be meritorious.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Division of Administrative Hearings has jurisdic~
tion' over the parties to and the subject matter of, these
proceedings.
Section 131.01G(f) and (g) of the Clearwater Code
of Ordinances governs the grant of special exception uses and
provides: '
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(f) Special exceptions or ~ses--Application and
hearing. After a review of an application
and hearing thereon if the board finds as a
fact that the proposed use is consistent with
the'intent of the land use plan and zoning
ordinance and with the public interest, the
board may permit such special exception uses
as are specifically provided for in each
district. No special exception uses shall
be grunted except by an affirmative vote of
three (3) members of the board..
(g) Same--Considerations. In determining whether
to approve any regulated special exception,
the board shall consider the fOllowing, where
applicable:
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Ingress and egress t,o property and' proposed,
structures ,thereon with particular reference'
.. to' automotive and pedestrian safety and con-'
" ,venience,.. traffic flow and control, ,and access
in case,offireorcatastrophej
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(2)
Off-streot parking and loading aroas
where required, with particular ntten-
tion to the items in subsection (l) ,
above, and economic, noiso, glare or
odor effects of the special exceptlon
on adjoining properties and properties
generally in the districtr
, (3) .Refuse and service areas, with particular
reference to the items in subsections
(l) and (2) above~
(4) utilities with reference to locations,
availability and compatibility~
(5) Screening and buffering with reference
to type, dimensions, and character.
(6) Signs, if any, and proposed exterior
lighting with reference to glare; traffic
safety, economic effect, and compati-
bility and harmony'with properties ,in
the district. '
(7) Required yards and other open space'~
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(8) Height~
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(9) Landscaping~
(10) Renewal and/or termination dates~
(11) That the use will be reasonably compatible
with surrounding uses in its function, its
,'hours of operation, the type and amount
of traffic to be generated~ and building
size and setbacks, its relationship to
land values, and other factors that may
be used to measure compatibility.
In granting any special exception, the board of
adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions
and s<Ifeg\1arr1s in conformity with this' chapter.
Violation of such conditions and safeguards,
when made a part of the terms under which the ,
special exception" is granted, shall be deemed .
to 'be a violation of this chapter and punishable
as provided 'by' this chapter.
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The Clearwater Code does not provide separate, defi-
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\(~'<" nltions for hotel' and motel but define~ hotel/motel as ,a building
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The recreational facilities provided pursuant to this special
exception are conducted during daylight hours and no parking
problems will occur as a result of this recreation facility.
The law is well settled that a.~pecial exception UB~
is one that should be authorized unless contrary to the publi'c
interest. Oldham v. peterson, 398 So.2d 875 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981) ,
Rural New Town, Inc. v. Palm Beach County, 315 So.2d 438
(Fla. 4th DCA 1975). No credible evi.dencc was presented that
,the operation of the recreation facility here proposed is con-
trary to the public interest. It is therefore
ORDERED that the appeal of, Edward R. King be dismissed
and the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeal on,Zoning,
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be affirmed.
DONE AND ORDERED this/~day of September, 1984, at
Tallahassee, Florida.
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, Hearlng Offlcer
Oivision Administrative Hearings
Oakland Building
2009 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
904/488-9675
FILED with the Clerk of the Division,9f
of Administrative Hearings this J3~
day of September, 1984.
Copies furnished to:
Thomas A. Bustin, Esq.
Ci ty Attorney
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