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Considerable discussion ensued concerning the
requested variance on the north prope~ty line. The
applicant amended his request to delete that portion.
No one Dpoke in objection.
Upon consideration of the appeal of Wil-Tine
Corporation from the decision of the Building Official
conce~ning the request for a variance to allow a 3 foot
setback on south property line on Lot 2, Block 0,
Hibiscus Gardens, which property is located on south
side of Santa Rosa and east of South Lincoln Avenue
and is zoned PS (professional services), it appearing,
after this duly constituted public hearing, that there are
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way
of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of
the zoning ordinance aa it affects such property and
that the same can be varied in harmony with the general
purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance, Mr. House
moved that such appeal be granted in accordance with the
application submitted therewith, as amended, with the ,
provision that the right to obtain a building permit in
accordance with such variance shall cease after six (6)
months from this date. Mr. Morris seconded the motion.
Upon the vote being taken, Messrs. Nichols, House,
Gans and Norris voted HAyen; Mr. Donnell voted "Nay.1I
Motion ca~ried.
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ITEM #1 - Request of Roy Richardson for a special
exception to construct carport.
The Building Official stated the dwelling is
non-conforming due to previous structural alterations.
The Fire Marshall does not inspect single-family dwellings.
Roy Richardson was present, but did not comment.
No one spoke in objection.
Upon consideration of the appeal of Roy Richa~dson
from the decision of the Building Official concerning a
special exception to construct carpo~t between garage and
single-family dwelling on Lot 6, Homewater SUbdivision,
which p~opevty is located at 1022 Commodore Street and
is zoned RM 28 (hi-density multi-family), it appearing,
after this duly constituted public hearing, that the
proposed use is consistent with the general zoning plan
and with the,public interest, Mr. Gans mo~ed that said
appeal be granted in accordance with the application
submitted therewith, with the provision that the right to
obtain a building permit in accordance with said special
exception shall cease after six (6) months from this date.
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Mr. Donnell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - Reguest of Clearwater Federal Savings
and Loan Associat~on for a special exception to construct
racquet ball courts.
The Planning Official expressed the opinion it was
inappropriate for the Board to act on this request
inasmuch as the ordinance has not been adopted rezoning
the property to CTF (commercial-tourist facilities).
Considerable discussion ensued on the Board's right
to rule on this case. The City Attorney gave the opinion
the Board did not have this right.
Mr. Donnell moved that the Board defer action and
waive fees for readvertising until such time as the
rezoning of this property is accomplished. Mr. Gans
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Charlie Harris Pontiac, Inc. for a special
exception to expand existing automotive repair 'shop.
The Building Official advised a prior request of
the applicant for a special exception on May 25, 1978,
was granted with certain provisions. This is an altered
request for a similar use. Approval of the first
application has not yet expired.
William Rahn, Architect, explained the original
application was for expansion of the building to the south
towards the apartments shown on the sketch. In redesigning
the project, it was determined a better approach would be
to extend ~he body shop to the west, parallel to the
apartments, and to maintain the southerly separation.
No one spoke in objection, but one letter of
objection was read into the record.
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Upon consideration of the appeal of Charlie Harris
Pontiac, Inc. from the decision of the Building Official
concerning a special exception to expand existing automo-
tive repair shop upon: begin 100 feet Wand 330 feet
S of the ME corner of SE~ of NE~ of Section 19-29-16,
continue S 401 feet, W 1007 feet to Florida Power ROW,
N along ROW 406 feet, E 1004 feet to P.O.B., which
property is located at 1320 U.S. 19 South and is zoned
CG (general business), it appearing, after this duly
constituted public hearing, that the proposed use is
consistent with the general zoning plan and with the
public interest, Mr. Donnell moved that said appeal be
&ranted in accordance with the application submitted
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therewith, with the provision that the 10 foot high sc~een
wall to be erected approximately 63 feet south of the
proposed body shop addition be extended to terminate
within 20 feet of the relocated carwash and with the
further provision that the right to obtain a building
permit in accordance with said special exception shall
cease after six (6) months from this date. Mr. House
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Master Key Properties, Inc. for a variance
on widths on parking lot and a 50 degree angle driveway
entrance.
The Planning Official pointed out the application
actually deals with meeting the requirements of Section
33.06 (2) and the Board is being asked to waive those
provisions.
J. B. Grammatico, President, stated placing the
building to the rear of the lot would reduce the
attractiveness of the site because all parking would be
in front. The side property line intersects Drew Street
at approximately a 50 degree angle, which is the reason
for the request for a variance of 40 degrees on the drive-
way entrance.
Considerable discussion ensued concerning the various
driv€way widths, one-way drives, and traffic problems at
Drew Street and Starcreut.
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One citizen spoke in support of the request.
Keith Crawford, Director of Traffic Engineering,
stated for the record that the parking standards used
by Clearwater and other cities are printed in the Traffic
Engineering Handbook, and used by members of the Institute
of Traffic Engineers.
He demonstrated how there would be less paved area
by following the Code than would be required by following
applicantts plan, and stated studies of accidents in the
City revealed one out of five occurred in an off-street
parking aI"ea.
If the request for a 50 degree angle entrance were
granted, and the adjoining property owne~ wanted his
entrance to be at the required 90 degree angle, the result
would give the appearance of a common driveway, which is
against City policy. He stated the Traffic Engineering
Department could not support constx'uction of a new
facility with deviations from the Code of this magnitude.
Discussion ensued concerning definition of one-way
drives and a copy of the ,Traffic Engineerts letter to
William Kimpton, 487 Mandalay Avenue, outlining objections
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to this plan is on file.,
In rebuttal, Mr. Grammatico stated his location for
the building will require removal of only four trees.
He questioned why the City did not provide for site plan
approval, which would eliminate having to go to individual
departments.
The Planning Official advised this plan was not
reviewed under the site plan review process because it
involves less than one acre, which exempts it from that
process.
Upon consideration of the appeal of Mas~er Key
Properties, Inc. from the decision of the Building Official
concerning a variance to construct an office building
with parking lot and driveway to allow varying driveway
widths and a 50 degree angle to enter driveway from
Drew Street upon part of Lot 2, Mosell Acres, which
property is located at 2120 Drew Street and zoned CG
(general business), it appearing, after this duly
constituted public hearing, that there are not such
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the
way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions
of the zoning ordinance as it affects such property as
would justify a variance of such provisions and that the
same cannot be varied in harmony with the general purpose
and intent of the zoning ordinance, Mr. Gans moved that
such appeal be denied. Hr. House seconded the motion which
carried unanimOUSly.
The applicant was advised of his right to appeal to
the City Commission within ten (10) days.
MINUTES - The Chairman presented the minutes of the
meeting of October 12, 1978, for consideration. Hearing
no objection he declared the minutes approved in accordance
with copies submitted to each Board member in writing.
New Business - The Planning Official stated the points
covered in the informal session of October 12, 1978, would
be presented to the City Commission for consideration.
The Board will be apprised of any action which may be taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned
at 4:50 p.m.
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