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11/29/1965 , '. ! I.' " , . ., ".~'.. ',' ',. ", . '", ", ,~......... '.. ... ," . ..-'.1, ,.... '..,....:..,.....,'.,.. "'~":"''''''.~ ~..o<.\. ',,-:' .J,'. ":.r!~,,;. CITY COMMISSION MEETING November 29, 1965 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at the City Hall, Monday, November 29, 1965, at 1:30 P.M., with the following members present: Joe Turner Cleveland Insco, Jr. Amos G. Smith H. Everett Hougen Clifton Stephens Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart Herbert M. Brown Ma)( Battle Willis Booth City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Chief Booth. The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing to consider various proposed zoning map changes and zoning ordinance changes, and then asked to deviate from the agenda and made a recommendation that Mr. Robert H. Levison and Mrs. E. C. Marquardt be appointed to the Pinellas County Governmental Study Group, representing the City of Clearwater. Commissioner Smith moved that the recommendations be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the public hearing to consider various zoning changes would now be heard. ITEM #1 to change from R-2 (duplex) to R-4 (multiple dwelling) Lots 5 & 6, Block F, Boulevard Heights Sub. The Clerk read letters of objection from Mr. Francis Barte11e and Mr. Paul Smith. Mr. Frank C. Logan, Attorney, representing the applicant, explained the request saying it would be used for customer parking and could be closed off if necessary so others could not use it, and that they proposed to pave the East 1/2 of Lot 5. Commissioner Stephens moved that the request of Herman W. Geist be granted changing from R-2 to R-4, Lots 5 & 6, Block F, Boulevard Heights Sub. and that the Legal Dept. be instructed to include this in a zoning ordinance to be brought back at the earliest possible meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. It was announced that ITEMS 2, 3, and 4 had been withdrawn: ITEM #2 - Change from R-lD (single family) to R-M (multiple dwelling with limited business) the S 364 ft. of N 474 ft. of Lot 25, Pinellas Groves in NE 1/4, Sec. 19-29-16, less Morningside Estates Unit 3B, and less S 60 ft. of E 40 ft.; the S 304 ft. of N 414 ft. of Lots 26 & 27, Pinellas Groves in NE 1/4, Sec. 19-29-16. ITEM #3 - Change from R-1D (single family) to R-2 (duplex) the E 40 ft. of N 160 ft. of S 260 ft. of Lot 25; the N 160 ft. of S 260 ft. of Lots 26 & 27, Pinellas Groves in NE 1/4, Sec. 19-29-16. ITEM #4 - Change from R-1D (single family) to R-2 (duplex) S 175 ft. of Lots 7 & 8, Pinellas Groves in SE 1/4, Sec. 19-29-16. ITEM #5 to change from R-lE (single family) to R-4 (multiple dwelling) the S 119 ft. M.G.L. of N 159 ft. M.O.L. of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, less Oak Grove Estates Sub. Sec. 24-29-15. Mr. Donald Whitehurst, representing himself and Mr. Lyall J. Perley explained the request, and then Mr. Per1ey stated that they would pave their half of Lakeview Rd. Mr. Roland Fox, Attorney, representing himself and the Dorado Place Association spoke in Objection. The Clerk reported receipt of six letters of Objection. Commissioner Hougen moved that Item #5 on the agenda be rejected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. ITEM #6 to change from R-lE (single family) to R-4 (multiple dwelling) the N 330 ft. of W 1/2 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 less streets Sec. 14-29-15. Mr. D. A. Salls, the applicant, stated that he had spoken with many of the neighbors who were in favor of his request, and offered to submit a petition for a church to be built on the property. It was recommended that this request be reapplied for as R-2, which also could permit a church. The Clerk had a letter of objection from Mr. J. W. Swisher. Commissioner Insco moved that Item #6 as outlined be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ITEM #7 to change from R-M (multiple family with limited business) to B (business) Lots 44 to 47, inCl., Lots 90 to 93, incl., Lloyd-White-Skinner Sub., and Lot 1, Block A, Columbia Sub. Mr. Owen S. Allbritton III, Attorney, represent- ing Freids Inc. (Candlelight Inn) gave the history and background of the hote1 and asked that the zone classification conform to the use of the property. Mr. James Novotny spoke in objection to the marquee. Mr. Albert RiCketts, Mr. Morgan Thomas, and Mr. Ray Stout also spoke in objection. Commissioner Smith moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen. Upon the vote being taken Commissioner Insco, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hougen and Mayor Turner voted "Aye". Commissioner Stephens voted "No". Motion carried. . ' ~, , . " ' - 'f~!ilil,~;~, ,'. .~ . -;/ ? / ~.....I ,j -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING November 29, 1965 ITEM H8 to change from R-M (multi-family with limited business) to P (publio) Lot 2 less E 75 ft.; Lot 4 less W 15 ft.; and all of Lot 5, Jeffords & Smoyer's 1st Add.; all of Sunset Court Sub.; and lands to bulkhead line West of above sub- divisions. There were no objections. Commissioner Insco moved that it be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to include it in the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. It was announced that Item #9 had been withdrawn. ITEM #9 - Change from R-ID (single family) and R-2 (duplex) to P (p~blic) the S 535 ft. M.O.L. of W 110 ft. M.O.L. of Lot 1; the S 535 ft. M.O.L. of Lots 2, 3, 4; the N 318 ft. of Lot 15; the W 110 ft. M.O.L. of N 318 ft. of Lot 16; all in Pinellas Groves in SW 1/4, Sec. 19-29-16. ITEM #10 to amend Section 26-2, pertaining to definitions, to add subsection (Sa) defining Apartment Unit - Motel. There were no objections. Commissioner Smith moved that the request be approved and the Legal Department include it in the pro- posed ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unani- mously. ITEM #11 to amend Section 26-11 (7), Schedule of Lot & Building Regulations, to include Motel Apartment Units under Minimwn Lot Area requirements. There were no objections. Commissioner Insco moved that it be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to include it in the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ITEM #12 to amend Section 26-11A (4) (a) pertaining to off-street parking requirements, to provide off-street parking requirements for motel units, conva- lescent or nursing homes and doctors' offices. There were no objections. Commissioner Insco moved that it be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to include it in the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. ITEM #13 to amend Section 26-19, pertaining to zoning annexed areas and filled lands, to provide minimum time for Planning & Zoning Board to make re~ommendations to City Commission for zoning of said 1ands. The City Manager indicated opposition stating that a time limit could be a disadvantage at some times. Mr. A~thur Kruse, Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board suggested giving them time to field inspect prior to making a recommendation. Commissioner Insco moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stephens and carried unanimously. Commissioner Insco commended the City crews for the Christmas lighting. Commissioner Hougen recommended investigating getting funds from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a new City Auditorium. Mayor Turner expressed thanks to the many persons who sent flowe~s to the new City Hall. Commissioner Insco moved that the meeting be adjourned at 3:40 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hougen and carried unanimously. '. : ,.~.:,:r.~~1 .' ._ ."v," .....,_, .-"..'... ~,.,.... ,. j "-,