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03/15/1988 '('",:. 'I .,.. . ~':.' , , :" , , . . . ." ',. ' . . . . I ~ " .' . , f' . , . . '.' i4 '; :. :.'; ':.,~ " , u.._____._.....,... P&Z PLANNING & ZONING BOARD i I I ! I r I I: I I .~ _11 "':,~ '" J: ;k: ,. ('" t AGENDA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TUESDAY, ~lARCH 15, 1988 - 1 :30 PH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ITEM AC"frON (A) 1. Approval of minutes of Februry 16, 1988 2. Approva 1 0 f minutes 0 f Na rch 1, 1988 CONDITIONAL USES: ALL TESTIMONY IS GIVEN UNDER OATH. The Board follows the procedures outlined below: 1. The Chairman reads from the Publi.c nearing Notice each item as it is peesented. 2. The Planning Director advises the Board of any pertinent background information. 3. The applicant or his representative presents his case. 4 . Per son s \-l h 0 sup po r t the a p p lie a t ion s pea k . 5. The Planning Director presents any supporting written documents. 6. Persons who oppose the application speak. 7. The Planning Director presents any opposing written documents. 8. Persons supporting the application (other than applicant) may speak rebuttal. 9. Persons opposing may speak in rebuttal. 10. The applicant h.1s an opportunity for final rebuttal. 11 . Th e Boa r d ma It e sad e cis i on . FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105 STATES: ANY PERSON APPEALING A DECISION OF THIS BOARD MUST HAVE A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS TO SUPPORT SUCH APPEAL. B. Conditional Uses: 1. Lots 25 through 30, Part of Lots 9 through 11, Part of Lot 24 ilnd the North 1/2 portion of vacated Haven Street adjacent to Lot 30, Blk. A, Coachman Heights Replat (210 South Ewing Avenue) Clearwater Heusing Authority (Isaiah's Inn)/James N. Kasouf cu 88-21 t \.. Request - Level IlL Group Care (Temporary emergency shelter for families and individuals) Zoned - UC[E] (Urban Center [rastern Corridor]) P & Z Agenda 1 03/15/88 "\ , ' ',:' , . .'.. . .... ' . " ..'. ,., , '. ., , " " ,.... ". ' I '.' Ii 2. Lot 2, Coral Cove Condo (55 North Belcher Road) Southland Corporation (Starvin' Marvin' Food Store/Speedway Gasoline Station)/Emro Marketing Co./Marathon Petroleum Co. Cll 88 -22 (.. ,'?".'.. ;,.. . , ", Request - 2-APS (Package Sales of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) 3. M&B 24.07, Sec. 16-29S-l6E (3130 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) Marathon Petroleum Co. (Starvin' Marvin' Food Store/Speedway Gasoline Station)/Emro Marketing Co. Cll 88-23 Request - 2-APS (Package SaLes of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) 4. M&B 33.03, Sec. 17-29S-15E and Sec. 20-29S-15E (1201 Gulf Boulevard) Anthony Petrarca (Radisson Bayside Hotel and Conference Center)/ James Oberdorfer CU 88-24 Request - 4-COP-S (On Premise Consumption and Package Sales of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - B (Business - result of Court decision) 5. Lot 2, Baskins Replat (2785 GulE-to-Bay Boulevard) Herbert & Jane Wollowick (Clearwater East Beer Mart)/ John F. Holbach, Jr. CU 88-25 Request - 2-APS (Package Sales of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) t, , ~"!...j..:' ' P & Z Agenda 2 03/15/88 ",... \ 6. Lo t 14, and par t ion 0 f Lo t 1 3 , Blk. C, Barbour Morrow Sub. (401 East Shore Drive) Ramchandra and Rashmi .1akhotia/ William D. Taylor CU 88-26 C' Request - Marina (22 Livenboards, Sl~a Rescue and Pump-out Station) Zoned - AL/C (Aquatic Lands/Coastal) & eB (Beach Commercial) 7 . H& B 14. 0 3 , S e c. 1 7 - 2 9 S - 1 6 E (2898 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) David P. and Maude Lou Thompson (Mako's)/Giorgio Vanzulli CU 88-27 Request - 4-COP (On Premise Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) ANNEXATION & ZONING & LANDS USE PLAN AMENDMENTS: (1) Statement of case by applicant - 5 minutes (2) Presentation by staff - 5 minutes (3) Comments from public in support/opposition: individual - 3 minutes spokesperson for group - 10 minutes (4) Public Hearings are closed (5) Discussion/Action by Board c. Annexation and Zoning: 1 . Lo t s 10, 1 1, and 12, B 1 k. B pine Ridge Sub. (Located on the northeast corner at the intersection of North Betty Lane and Woodbine Street) (Crum/Dunn/Land/City) A 88-6 Rcquest - Annexation and Zoning, RS-8 (Single Family Residential "Eight") l;;' .:;" 1 '::r." , .....'.11;1 P & Z Agenda 3 03/15/88 . i':.:.<~:tr~::~k:'\" " . I , .' " "." I " '~, ' . '.' ..... :.' - . ' . . ,I' .'. I , , "I 2. M& B s 11.. 1 5 1 and 1 4 . 1 52 , Sec. 0 5 - 2 9 S" 16 E (Located on the south side of S.R. 588 [Main Street] west of Forest Wood Drive) (McMullen) A 88-7 Ir~' I " Reques t - An nexat ion and Zon ing, RS..6 ( Sin g 1 e Fa mil y Re sid e n t i a 1 II Six rt ) D. Zoning Atlas Amendment: 1. M&B 21.00, Sec. 05-29S-l6E (Located along the southwest boundary of a larger parcel located on the southwest corner at the intersection of Union Street and Soule Road) (Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Inc.) Z 88-4 Zoning Atlas: FROM: RPD (Residential Planned Development) and p/SP (Public/Semi-Public) TO: AL/I (Aquatic Lands/Interior) E. Zoning Atlas and Land Use Plan Amendment: I . Portions of Lots 1 and 2, Forest Hill Estates, Unit 5 (Located on the north side of Lakeview Road, east of South Highland Avenue) (Day/City) Zoning Atlas: FROM: RM-28 (Multiple Family Residential "Twenty-Eight") TO: CG (General Commercia 1) , j , " I I I I I I I , I I I I I Land Use Plan: FROM: High Density Residential TO: Commercial/Tourist Facilities F. Chairman's Items G. Director's Items H. Board and Staff Comments \, '" . P & Z Agenda 4 03/15/88 '.., " :. .: '. .' t: . ' , :', . ~ * , " ,': ',r., ' ' ".. , ' " .. , . ,:' , " ' . MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TUESDAY, MARCH IS, 1988 - 1:30 PM " Members Present: Chairman Johnson, Ms. NiKon, Messrs. Ferrell, Green, Hamilton, Hogan, and Schwob (A) 1. Motion was made by Mr. Schwob, minutes of the February 16, carried unanimously (7 to 0). seconded by Hr. Hogan, to approve the 1988 meeting as corre~ted. Motion (A) 2. Motion was made by Ms. Nixon, seconded by Mr. Schwab, to approve the minutes of the March 1, 1988 meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). Ms. Harvey advised that Agenda Item EO) \vill be required to be re-.advertised and therefore must be continued to the meeting of April 5, 1988. Chairman Johnson outlined the procedures for conditional uses and advised that anyone adversely affected by a de~ision of the Planning and Zoning Board, with regard to conditional uses, helS two weeks [rom thi.s date in which to file an appeal through the City Clerk's Office. Florida Law requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings to suppo~t the appeal. B. Conditional Uses: 1 . Lots 25 through 30, Part of Lots 9 through 11, Part of Lot 24 and the North 1/2 portion of vacated Haven Street adjacent to Lot 30, Blk. A, Coachman Heights Replat (210 South Ewing Avenue) Clearwater Housing Authority (Isaiah's Inn)/James N. Kasouf CU 88-21 (, Request - Level III Group Care (Temporary emergency shelter for families and individuals) Zoned - UC[E] (Urban Center [Eastern Corridor]) '. ". Ms. Harvey advised .:15 fallows: This is a request for a level III group care facility in the Urhan Center [Eastern Corridor] zoning district; the governing sections of the Land Development Code are Sections 136.025(b) and (c)(l6) as well as Section 135.138 and sections that pertain to the Urban Center zoning district; the request is to allow for a shelter for the homeless at the Levinson Center located <it 210 South Ewing Avenue and is to be operated by Isaiah's Inn; included with the application is a statement from Isaiah's Inn describing the proposal; the Traffic Engineer noted there 113 an existing parking problem at the above location and he felt the entire site should be evaluated with reg:lrd to uses and parking; and, a written statement has been provided by tIle Chief of Police who is prepared to Iwke i1 pres8ntatiol1 reg a rd i ng the irnp.1c t 0 f the propose d us e upon th e City I S law en fore ement operation. P & Z MINUT~S 1 03/15/88 , , -""'. Ms. Harvey advised: thr~ goals the City h.:lS in the downtown area are provided for in the Downtown Plan \..rhich is ,1 part of the Ci ty Comprehensive Plan; the Land Deve lopment Code states the plan is the bo.s is [rom wh ieh the City determines the usr2S that are appropriate in do\mtown; the goal most a p pro p ria t e tot h e sub j e c tis rev i. tali z a t ion to bed ire c t e J to \., a r din ere a sin g downtown contribution to the well being of the cornInuni,ty, to focusing on serving the community, expnnding employment opportuni.ties, improving business and investment opportunities and increasing tax revenues by means of stimulating private redl~vel()pmentll; and, the issue of redevelopment is most important and the Urban Center district was established to address this goal. Ms. Harvey quoted to the BOc.1rd Section l35.l38 of the Land Development Code which provides the general description of the Urban Center zoning distriet. Ms. Harvey stated that several letters of support and sl~ver31 letters In o p pas i t i. 0 n h 11 ve b l~ en r e c e i v e d (s c eat t 11 C h e d ) . .r t Ms. Harvc.!y furthcL- advised: Though a floor plan for the an..a to be used withi.n the center as the shelter is provided, no site pLlll has been submitted to address the parking issue; if the above request is approved, a site pl.1n mlJst be viewed to see i.f there is adequate parking; and, :l statement included wi.th the application, which proposes il \"ork program involving the City, has not been formally submitted to the City nor has any a~t ion bel~n taken on the proposed program. Ms. Harvey stilted that, U1 accordance with Section 135.l!+2(b) of the Code, the Downtown Development Board reviewed the request on February 29, 1988 and voted 4-2 to support Isaiah's Inn with the sti.pulation that the llSl~ be restricted to access by fami.lies and single p;:Jrents with children. i'\s. HaLvey <ldvised the Board it is required to review each stand.:nd in tilL! COdl~ applicable to the proposed use in making its determi.nat ion if th(~ llse is appropriate at the subject location; and, though ther\.~ is il need [or such shelt(~rs, the Board is not here to decide the worthiness o[ provi.ding sLlch shelters in the City of Clearwater. She also advised the Ci_ty's Comprehensive Plan specifi.cally addresses the need for housing the homeless ~nd other special ~nre groups. She further advised that the subject today is [or the Bonrel to decide if this particular spel:ial living facility shoutd be pennitt{~d .1t the specific locati.on for which applicant has :]pp1i..:~d. Ms. Harvey advised it is her olnnlon t:hat the location of a shelter for the homeless does not contribute to the purpose of the Urban Center district nor does it contribute to the accomplishment of goals and objectives for the revitalization of downtown. She stated, though this appliclltion does identify a need for 'housing the homeless and Slnce it is the Board's purpose to determine the appropriateness of this use ,1t a specific 10c3tion in the down t own a rea, the Boa rd TIIUS t con s iJ(~ r more tha n the need fa r hous i ng . Ms. Harv,~y advised that, to the l~xtent that the supporters and contributors to Isaiah's Inn will continue wi.th their stated purpose to provide temporary emergency shelter (01: fami.lies (wII i.ndividuals until they can obtain employm(~nt, she will support their efforts to find n suit<1hlc locati.on. Hs. Hal-vey :1dvised that, consideri.ng the revitali.zati,on of downtown is one of the highest prioritil.!s for thl~ ,,,hole of the City of Clearwater, it 113 staff recommelldat Lon to t"l.~coll1mi~nd deni..11 of the Rubjel.~t request. ( 't,_ Chief Sid Klein, Chief of Police, City of Clearwater, :ldvised the following: he is not in oppositi.on to sllL'lt(~ri.ng the homel(~ss or [ceding the poor nor is he in opposi.tion to the (.'()[l<:ept or Isail1h's [nn, but Ih~ lS in opposition the P & Z HINUTES 2 03/15/88 t 'ol--' 'p ~:t.~,;~~~..'..i~:i;'\:' .:.... "''': p;' M-' After questioning by Board members, Chief Klein advised 3S follows: Until recently, the Policl~ could arrest intox.icated pel~sons but the Meyers Act no longer allows an intoxicnted person to be taken into custody; if only families and single parents would be permi,tted at Isaiah's Inn, he would be in 100% support of the project; the Police would be able to refer many more transients than Isaiah's Inn would be abll'~ to handle; the Police mostly deal with hard core transients and not all are indigent; if the project is approved there would be a signi.ficant Lncrense in hard c.:oce transients; and, there is a church that offers this kind of assistance called Everybody's Tabernacle but money is needed for its support. He advised the transients feel Clearwater is an attractive place to come to and are referred by social service agencies in otl,et- cities locally and throughout the State. location; the last few ye~lL-s Cll.~arwatcr h<ls l.~xJ>eril~nccd :It thlS time o[ year the impac.:t of transi.ents frequenting the uowntown ,1t~e;lj th(~ Ci.ty pt-eviollsly ex per i e nee d 6 t 0 1 0 "h ':1 r d cor e t ran s i e n t s" d ail y , .:1 II h a r d c: 0 r t ~ t ran s i C~ n t II {"" being that type of person \"ho is not i,nten~stcd in reh.'1biUtation of hi,mself, . not intt~rested in seeking cmplnyml'nt, and often ~l1ffers [rom alcohol abuse; many of the hard core translents are found on tlw downtO\o/n streets, in th\~ pub 1 i cpa r Ie sat t 11 e bay fr 0 nt, in the a n:~ ;1 () f the po S t 0 [ f Lee, and i nth e ;I r e:1 oft he sou P kit c hen; wit h i nth ~ 1.:1 S t 2 0 r 3 yea r s , par t i. C LIl Cl r 1 y sin c e the opening of the soup kitchen located at thl' ~;ubj(~ct locat ion, there bas been a sLgnificant increase in the number of hard core transients numbering approximately 50 daily; Isaiah's Inn proposes to house 27 single male residents \11110 are referred by the Police, the Fire Department, or social service .::Jgencies; and, the hard Gore transients have an effective network of information and the City of Clearwater is an attractive place. Chief Klein show~~d a brief slide pn"st~ntati_on that \Iepictcd the areas within the City that are frequented by tran~3 ients and/or taken ov~r by tranSLl:.>,nts and used as "hobo camps." (Slides rt~tili,ned in Police Departmcnt.) '\ <". Chief Klein stated the Pinellas County Coal ition for the Homeless published a pamphlet in February, 1988, enti t.Ied Hous Lng the Honl(dcss listing :J numb(~r of social serVlce agenL~i(~s ,,,,ithl'l tlw downtown :lI-ea that provide the type of services that are proposed to bl~ pruvided by Isai.:1h's Inn. lie added that a study done by the Coalition Ldenti.(i(~d \"ho are "homeless" versus "hard corc transients" in the downtown iln~,] and found approximately 60~~ werc homeless. Ch i e f K lei n s tat I.~ d he [ e 1 tit \vo u 1 d be bet t e r for h 1. m to .:1 S S l s tIs .3 i <1 hIS Inn in trying to find a reasonable Cllt,~nldtive location rather than to oppose Isaiah's Inn. He felt the facility, as pr.oposecl, wi.1.1 not have enough room. He expressed concerned about the attraction this fac ility would create for additional transi.~nts coming into downtown Clearwater. He h~lt the facility would impact on the r'2developmcnt of the downtovln area. Chief Klein felt the CL ty has gone above lllall yother <.:ommun it ie sin a ss is t ing t he home les sand the hungry. He stated business and property owners have rights also. Atty. Carlton Ward, representative of applicclnt, requested to Board to have an open mind regarding the above request. He stated he \"as initi<.1l1y prepared to talk about and i.dentify the need for such a shelter. He stated tbe slide ShO\l1 was quitE~ graphic and Ms. Harvey pointed out the nppropriate sections of the Land Devr.=~lopment Code. lIe felt the is SUi:! is not only the location of the above request but what should be done to help tlH~ homeh~ss, both hard corc trans i,ents and those who \Vant to work and contribllte to society. Hl~ advised 'i there are not avail.able [acilLties such as the subject loc<Jtion to serve 25 ~.. sing18 men .::Jnd woml~n Rod 8 fHlni lies. lIe added the [;J<<.: ilitie:; are made available to individuals because it is Clearwater !lousing Authority's opinion the need is for individuals. P Ex Z MINUTES 3 03/15/88 f Atty. W;trd r~.dt applil.~(lnt m(!l~ts all critl~ri"l of Secti.on ]36.025. He (elt Isaiah's lOll is difricult Lo l~"ltegOrlZI~ wl\l~thl~r it is .1 Level [II group home, .1 hott~l, a slll'ial s(~rvi.\..(~ :lgl~nL'Y. or- ..111 thl-l!l~. J\.:~ added hotels and Bocial Hervicl~ IIses :Ire permitted in the Urban C(~nt(~r district. lie st;tted no cOllllseling is offered but \vh"lt i~; o[[,~red i,s a way Cor the less fortun':lte to help themselvl~s. lie stl1tl~d the CI.\~ilrW[lt',~r Housing Authority, which lS tax e x e 111 p t , doe tl not \.: 0 n l rib ute tot IE' t .. x h <1 B (~ an c1 the Aut h 0 r~ i t y 1st en .:l n t S In us t be nonprofit <11so. Atty. Ward st;)tl~c1 lsai.ah's Inn j,s not the pr.oblem in downtown ;In<1 Isaiah's Inn will not incre.1se problcms .in downtown. lie felt if this type of facility a~ts a s n ma g net for t ran sic n t s, the h .:l r d cor c t ran s i.,~ n t s \v i 1 t not s t a y i f the [> r 0 g l' am doe s not w 0 r k 0 U t . He [(~ 1 t t 11 a t the c i t i zen sop p 0 sed h a v c val i d reasons but felt Isaiah's Inn lS not the pr.oblem. He stated ocher social servi~(~ agencil~s su~h as Ques t Inn <Ire turn ing pcoph:~ away. Atty. Hard stated the proposl~d location is economi":ClLly CeasLble bc~allse the Clearwater Housing Authority of [t:~rs l"l~nson<lbl(! rent. Hc~ stnted vo luntf'!crs have of fered to provide S(lInl~ of thl~ necessary construt:tion [or rl~nl>vatiol1. He added the Isaiah's Inn han a Lot of ci.tizens who can given ti.me but tlw Inn doesn't have the money [or- IH~W construction. He fl~ It the subject lO~.1l ion 1.S the logi~a 1 ehoice and will improve the I1I~ighborl1()od. He stated Isaiah's Inn will have activity at n ig h t ;] nd will be w(~ 1 1 I. it. l, Mr. Bob Crown, Board of Directors, Isaiah's Inn, stated the Inn's motive 1S not to serve th\~ hard Corl~ homeless but to $\:'!rve thc~ unemployed homeless. He <.Idvised the Inn intends tl.l USl~ computer police ..:hecks and ~l rcfl.~rral system. He added i.ntake wi 11 be on ly [rom 6 :00 PH to 7 :00 PM da i ly and the Inn's intent is to get people into the wot-k force, for whi\."h the Inn will provide the opportun,ity. He stated that (or those living at thl~ Inn work will be mandatory with the hope that l~conomic self-suffi.cient.:y will be attained. He expresst~d (~O\h.:ern that i.E the hornelp-ss ar.e not t3ken care of they witl be exposed to an environment like that shown in the Police Department's slide presentation. He stat(~d the t.:0st would be too high to go into <:mother faei lity and thi.s location LS where there 1.S a need. He added the clowntown will be better 0(( since th~ Inl1 can o(Eer security and protection not now available. After questioning by Board members, Atty. Hard and Mr. Crown advised as follows: The fa~ility will be open between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM; during the day the facUity will. not have parking needs; residents will be encouraged to save as much of their earned wages as possible; there is a model program on the east coast of Florida where 75% of residents' wages are saved and 92% of the residents have become self sufficient; many times two or more residents will join forces to get an ilpartmt~nt; residents will be paid by Isaiah's Inn and supervised by volunteers; and~ Isaiah's Inn will hold Workers Compensation. Ms. Harvey advised several letters were r.eceived 1.n support of the above req ue st. In support of the above request, the following persons appeared to glve their comments: , \ , Rev. E. Curtis Ensley, Minister of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, stated he is representing L.. downtown churches and approximately 9500 members who are in support of Isaiah's Inn at the above location. He stated that the hard core transients are not the target of the Inn and statistics indicate the homeless . . are an l.nCreaslng group. P & Z MINUTES 4 03/15/88 ~, Rev. Richard Cobbs, successes at similar Board of Directors of Isaiah's Inn, gave statistics of faciltties located on the east coast of Florida. (~" Mr. Benjamin Pugh, 211 Prospcc~, stated h,.' had !l1!Cn in opposition to the 3bove proj{')ct until he he:Ird the pn)p()~l:1l by IHai..:lh's Inn. lIe st.:1Led these people wi 1l now bl~ taken CiHC of :111<1 theri~ will be 24 hour secur ity arouno the Inn and Ralph Richard TOWI!rs. lie sl,1ted the 1l1i1jority of residents of Ralph Rit:hard Towers now support L:1t(~ projl~\.~t. Ms. Marilyn Dough, President of Quest Inn, gave a brief background of Quest Inn and stated such programs are needed to be close to public transportation and closer to jobs. After qut.'stioni.ng by Ns. Nixon, Ms. Hough stated Quest Inn proposes a 6 week progcam but the program cnn be extender! if necessary. She stated Quest Inn could probably refer 5 to 10 people dai,ly to the Inn. She a 1 so s tat e d the I' e L s n d is tin c t d i. [ fer e nee bet we en h om e 1 e s san d It a r d ~ 0 r c transients. Mr. Harry Holmes, 211 Prospect, felt everyone would benefit s~nce there would be more security. Ms. Betty Royer, Vice President of Religious Community Services, stated most programs of this nature are operated from central locations because transportation and other sl~rvice agencies are more accessible. She added that the Religious Community Services Executive Committee on March 15, 1988 unanimously endorsed the concept oE Isaiah's Inn. (". \"'. . Mr. William O'Malley, 416 Drew Street and a member of the Downtown Development Board, expresHed concern about the revitalization of downtown and about transients in downtown. He felt if the program takes one person ofE the street there will be a solution to the problem. lIe felt t\oJO of the problems of downtown are the Plasma Center and the Probation and Parole Office. He urged the application be approved. Mr. Harold Groth, Commiss ioner of Clearwater Hous ing Authority, s ta ted his first impressions were negative regarding the Inn. He felt the City should take steps to provide for the homeless but also help people get on their feet. He stated the soup kitchen is not the entire reason for hard core transients being in the downtown ar8J and felt the Plasma Center contributed to the presence of the transients in downtown. Rev. Burt Blomquist, Associate Pastor, First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, stated he sees people on a daily basis and is seeing an increasing numb(~r of people who are looking Eor assistance. He felt the people who come into the church could be termed the "employable homeless." He added the downtown location makes sense because that is where the problelns are seen. Mr. James Scott, 805 1/2 Park Street, st.1ted when he first came to the area he was robbed. He stated the places where he sought help were full and it was 15 months before Religious Community Services was able to of Eel' help to him. He stated he never had clean clothes. lIe felt if there is something like Isaiah's Inn he would have gotten off the street sooner. After questioning by Ms. Nixon, Mr. Scott stated he is currently a stock person. l. Mr. Emerson Atkinson, suppor t 0 f the above m<lk(~ it go aw.:1Y, 429 Magnolia Drive, read <1 letler he had mailed in request. lie stated that ignoring the. problem will nat P & Z MINUTES 5 03/15/88 ~i' Rev. John A.. Cippel, Pastor of St. Ceeelia's Church, statl!d till! S()(: ial serv Ll:l' agencies and the police help in assisting those people \.,ho have ,-:Ol11C to thl! church for D.sHistancl~.. He added that the Inn is not a solut ion to the prub lr~1O but it 1S the beginning of a creative solution. After questioning by Ns. Nix 0 n , Re v . C i p pel s tat e d his c h u r c h wi lIe 0 n t rib ute fin a n ~: i a 1. I y but I\l.~ c .~1 n not speak for the other churches. After questioning by Mr. Green, Rev. Cippel fl~lt there are a lot of magnets in the downtown that attract transients but also felt it should not be a reason to deny the request. He stated he felt the blood plasma center helps contribute to the problem. Kr. Charles revitalized direction. 312 Hilltop Avenue, wants to taking people off the str.eet Clea rWIl te r the righ t see downtown . step In Castagna, and f: e 1 t is a Kr. Vie Wickman, Board of Directors of Isaiah's Inn, stateu he is exci,ted trlat a cross section of the community has followed such <1 project and thC1t a group of people are willing to pull together to care tor othl!r lh~ople~ After questioning by Hr. Hamilton, Hr. Cro\",n statl:~d guests must have social security numbers for \oJOrk purposes. After qucsti.oning by Hr. Schwob, Hr. Crown stated there will be a security officl~t- on site, bright lights, and patrolling around the property. lie added the sccur ity wi 11 be volunteers but if necessnry paid personnel will be used. Ms. Andrea Philips, worker at soup kitchen, stated she is currently working in a program at the soup kitchen to help clients obtain l.denti.fication .and explained how proper identiEication is acquired for transients. After questioning by Hr. Schwob, Ms. Philips advised it is dLfficult to tell the difference between hard core transients and the homeless because she often only sees a person at the soup kitchen one time. Kr. Larry Buonodono, Board of Directors of Isaiah's Inn, transi.ents find out that help is available only to those the hard core transients will not come to Isaiah's Inn. felt when hard core who help themselves Ms. Harvey advised several letters were received in opposition to the above request. In opposition to the above the following persons appeared to glve their comments: ... '\..., Kr. Ed Armstrong, Chairman, Downtown Development Board, stated the Downtown Development Board considered earlier to support Isaiah's Inn with the restriction that the facility be limited to families and single parents with children, but the Inn did not accept the restriction and the Downtown Deve lopmen t BOil rel wi thdr ew its support. He f e 1 t the lnn wi 11 be nega t ive to downtown development. He added Section 136.02s(b)(7) states a conditional use must be reasonably compatible with surrounding uses. He statc~d economic reasons are not listed among specific criteria i.n the conditional use requirements. He felt downtown provi.des enough social scrVlces to the l:ommunity. He stated approval wi,ll be inconsistent with the downto\vn plnn. lie advised the BO:.lrd is oblignted to make its decision on objective cri.teria. After questioning by Mr. Schwab, Hr. Armstrong agre~d that the pl:lsmH center hurts the downtown effort: but stated funds are not <lvnilable at this time to correct the problE..tn. P & Z MINUTES 6 03/15/88 Mr. Richard Whalay, Managing General Partner, Arlington Capital Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, stated he has $10 million invcst.~d in downtown Cll;arwatl~t' and proposes to invest more. He felt downtown Clearwater UJ"(';J alr.-eady carries a la rge burden for so c i J 1 se rv lC es. lie added tha t i, ( tlw above reques t is approved the City will be pressured into breLlIcing zoning coJ.!S ::Igain <lnd llgain to approve social s~rV1ce. Mr. Robert Burwell, Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commercial, and President of First National Bank of Clearwater, fe 1 t the re is ;1 ne(~d fo r the home less but felt the location was not proper. Mr. Burwell rend n Resolution approv~d March 14, 1988 by the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce (see attached). After questioning by Hr. Schwob, Hr. Burwell stated the Chamber discusserl th(~ Inn l1andling only families but the Cl1amb(~r came to no con\.~lusi.on. Mr. Joel Kehrer, 205 South Greentiood, st~ted he is ~n adjoining property owner and has problem with trans tents. He added that there is no was to know that identiEication shown by transi.E:~nts lS real. He stated he has had break-ins and vehicles stolen at his property. lie also stnted the City cannot protect his place any longer. Mr. Glenn T. Warren, property owner, citizens do not underst.1nd institutions has not been successfully done. 806 pierce Street ~ s ta ted he [e lt such as thi s. lIe felt redevelopment Ms. Mary Rogero, property owner In downtown Clearwater, felt IS::Ii.1h's Inn will add fuel to another bad situation. t' \ \. Mr. Nick Stamas, property owner 1n downtown Clearwater, felt Clearwater deteriorntes more every year. He felt the [H'Operty ownel-S should not pay the price to ke~~p trans tents of f the f) tre(~t clay and J1 ight. Mr. Gerry Yegge, proper ty owner in downtown Clea rwater, s t r.l t(~c\ he does no t oppose the intention but opposes the location. Ms. Carol Warren, property owner in downtown Clearwater, stated that she interviewed Hr. Crown and Chief Klein and after the lnterviews is more convinced that this projl~ct should not b~~ in downtown. She stated she learned that there are 20 hobo camps in downtown Clearwater. She also stated that ffiany oE her real estate clLents helve spotted the boarded up properties. She felt the proposed locatioll of the Inn will l(~ssen value of the area and 1;.vill lncrease tr<'1l1sients i.n th~ a.rea. Mr. Fred Wilder, 1.07 South Ewing, stated thi.s Board is not to decide if the subject request is a good thing to do but this Board is required to decide if the subject lo<.:ation is the appropriate location to do this under the City's code and z.oning. He ~tat.:,~cl he does not want to use <.:I1.31.n link fence and barbed \-nre around his prop,'~rty. He Htated there is not enough parking and when the soup kitchen is opcn illegal parking uikcs place. In rebut ta 1, the following persons spoke in support: ( ...... Mr. William O'Malley, 416 Drew S~rcet and a member of the Downtown Development B()ard, stated the endorsement of tl'\(~ Downtown Development Board was limited only to bmlties or single parents and he felt the Inn would be a solution to th0 probllc1ln CCll1Sl~d by oth.!r agcnl.~ie.s sllch as the plasma center and the Prubation ilnd Parolt! offi.t:es. Aft(!r questi,oning hy Hr. Grcen, Hr. O'Malley felt Quesl Inn W:Ui not :I Illagnet (or other transients. P l:J Z M 1. NU T E S '/ 03/15/88 'It, ~,'J ~.~,"""'.., " Hr. Ed Armstrong, Chairman, Downtown Development Board, requested making its decision, the Board l:an~fully \veigh the input of the Department and the Police Department. th at in Planning ( Mr. James Scott, 805 1/2 Park Street, stated he knows many o( the tranSlents <lnd their numbers have not changed. lie felt there would be no ll1ort) tr.:lnsi,ents if the Inn was approved and felt it was marc [l matter of the police dealing with the transients that arc here. After questioning by Ms. Nix.on, Mr. Scott stated he relocated to Florida because he was told he could make a $1.00 an hour more. He stated that it cost him $1,000 to get moved into an apartment. Ms. Andrea Philips, ~orker at soup by other social serVice Clgencles. rooms for people to use. kitchen) She f e 1 t stat8d she has seen the good done there should be more public rest In rebuttal the following pt~rSOIlS spoke 1n opposition: Hr. Nick Stamas, property owner l..n downtown Clearwater, felt if the above request is approved it will be <l great injl1stic(~ to downtown Cll~<lrwater. , , "'\t~" In final rebuttal, Atty. Ward stated downt0wn has 3 problem bllt the Inn is not the problem. He added the location will not exaggerate the problem. He stated that Quest Inn is not a magnet effect. He also stated there are no statistics that show what attracts people to Ch~arwater ilnd no one knows the answer to the magnet theory. Atty. Ward felt the issues :Jre being confused. He stated the Inn's effort is to help those people who want to help themselves. He felt the opposition is afnJid of what might happen if this request: is approved. Atty. Hard stated that for any location chosen for the Inn there would be opposition but felt this request approved at this locatlon would be a positive effect for downtown. He stated the parking demands for the Inn will be at night, the vacant faci.lity will be cleaned up and, by patrolling the facility, the area will be a better place to live. He stated the Inn definitely quali.fies under cri.teri.a in the Code. He f(dt this Board has heard no statistics to support the magnet theory. He also felt the magnets <Ire the soup kitchen and the plasma cel\t(~r. A.rter questioning by Board members, Atty. Hard advised: the lC<lse with the Clearwater Housing Authority states that the facility be provided [or single men and \yoml~n; and, the facility will be a deterrent for hard core transients to be In the area since hard core transients will have no place to hide. l In final rebuttal, ~1r. Croltll1 stilted he felt the Inn is not a tr<1nsient resort since the faci.lity t-equlres a police check, requires {:oming 111 at restricted hours, not leaving once one arrives, and when one does leave, one goes to a work place. lie felt the hnrd core transient will not submi.t to restrictions. He felt a magnet: to the area is the low unemployment rate. After questioning by Board members, Mr. Crown advi.sed: With volunteers and businesses involved, ther.e will be training to improve job skill!'>; several churches have voted to support the facili.ty with finances and volunteersj three churches stated they will help finance the [.1cility directly; i,( a person is not working, he will he denied use of the facility; all needs are not being met for single parents but there is housing aV.1ilablc; the Clcnrwater Housing Authority does not see the need for thiH facili.ty to hOl.1HC single parents and there would be more parking re411ir\~dj there .11'02 8 rooms :lV:lilable for women with children but the husband would be required to be stay in the dormltory; and, at: present time job s are pro v i, d e cl 0 n a <l a i. 1 y bas is but the r e .:1 r e nos tat is tic son the n um be r of jobs av~iLnble. P & Z MINUTES 8 03/15/88 l (" Ms. Debra Vincent, Director, Clearwater Housing Authority, stat(~d the proposal submitted to the Housing Autllority was to house 27 men. Shc! added that at the February 29 Downtown Development T30':lrd meeting was the first ti.lI1t~ it was suggested the Inn housl.~ fami 1 i.es and the Clearw:ltcr Housing Author ity has not met on that issue. She stated she felt: Llmi.li(~s would not be the group [or the facility. She ddded the singll~ parent will be requin~d to go to work and then~ will be children to be considered. She stated the proposal at this time is not complete Eor the Authority to consider families. She felt the big concern is what wi 11 h(lp pen to the eh i Id re n dur ing the d 3Y when pa rl~n ts are se .1rch ing for employment and the impact of parking if [cllni.lies have cars. After questioning by Mr. Schwab, Chief Klein stated iE the hard (;ore transient population increased additional manpower will be required and if no new personnel are available, the manpo\vcr would be required to come from other areas. lie added wi.th existing resources computer checks ~c1l1not be done immediately and would be done <1S manpower is available. After questioning by Ms. Nixon, Chi.ef Klein stated I:hc group targeted as clientele for the Inn will not be the problem but the hard core transient that wi.ll. b~~ attra<..:ted to the facility. He further stated the Poli~e's difficulty \olill be when clientele are expected to leave at 8:00 AM. In final rebuttal, Atty. Ward stated t:he people :It the Inn \oJill be working and when they leave the faclILty they will not be going to public faciliti.es. / f \. Ns. Nixon felt tll!':. Inn will Attract the type of people like Hr. Scott who will look for jobs but felt with providing so many services in one location a signi Eicant number of minimally employable would be attrac ted to the area. She felt if this particular serVl.ce \01,15 provided in another neighborhood not directly adjacent to other scrvil.~es attracting hard core tran~ients the facility would be much more effective. She expressed concern that the success of the facility will be the problem because it will not be able to house all the people who seek help. Slw also felt the parking would not be adequate. She s tat e d she wo u 1. d be i n f a v () L 0 f t h f-~ r e que s t [0 r I s a i a hiS Inn but not a t the above location. Mr. Ferrell. felt the only incompatible thing in meeting code requirements 1.S the parking. He stated, though the facility will not add to the tax base, the facility will not decrease the tax hase. He felt the increased security is a benefit. He r:l~lt the location W,1S close to jobs and transportation. He stated the parking situation could be worked out. He felt he would vote in support of the above request. Mr. Green expressed concern about problem needs to be nddressed and not at tempt to address the pl-ob lem. the trilnSlent population but felt the ignored. He felt the above request is an Mr. Hogan agreed with Chief Klein that people nttract to social services. He e K p L e sse d co I1\.: ern a b 0 u t not h a v i n g t r Q 1. n e d pc 0 p 1 e in the pro gram and us i n g volunteers. Be .:1180 expreHscd con<..:enl about providing medical care. Hr. Johnson stated he Cll re of the homcl(~ss, subject locntion. wantc(l but: ht~ to lW<lr thl~ facts and thert.: is a need to take l.~xpres~H~d ~OI1l.:ern i.f the need is suited to the Hr. Hnmi.lton Ht.1t(!({ the problem of the homeless is not limited to the downtown but is .1lso round on thl~ h,~.1~h .'lud un(ler bridg(~s. lie felt there it. no right or P & Z MlNUTES 9 03/15/88 ,......I..;~k:.\J!:V;, ~i '\iit.,:~:;-'; ,; ,;~';';..:!: .~. .~.f4~ ;:\.;;1' ;<1.~..;i~' ;:~~..\~~:~>. .', ("" wrong regard ing the above rl~qucH t. lie st<ltl~d thl.lt in the last week he visited hobo camps that hl~ hadn't known existed. lie st.1tl~d th(~ hard core tr.:lnsi(~nts do not wnnt rules ant! will not go to Is~i:1h's Inn. He advised he spoke to or visited many social set"vkc agencies \.,ho slatl~d they ,jt-e working on a program to help with day care for families \.,ilh children. He felt the program should continue but felt he could not support the project in downtown Clearwater. Mr. Schwab felt the r.eCI)ITIlncndations from professionals who are trained in thi.s area must he relied on and felt the subject location i$ not the proper site. He added he hopes with the talent, support and cooperation the [aci lity has that another solution will be found. Mo t ion was made by Mr. Ham i 1 ton, seconded by ar. Hog;Jll, to dl.~ ny the ab ove request. Upon roll call motion carried (5 to 2) willl ~ls. Nixon and Hessrs. Hamilton, SChvlOb, Hogan, and Johnson vottng "aye" and t1essrs. Ferrell nnd Green voting "nay." The meeti.ng recessed at 5:12 PH and reconvened at 5:20 PH. 2. Lot 2, Coral Cove Condo (55 North Be lche r Road) Southland Corporation CStarvin' Marvin' Food Store/Speedway Gasoline Station)/Emro Marketing Co./Marathon Petroleum Co. ClJ 88-22 f' i \, Request 2-APS (Package Sales oE Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) After questioning by Ns. Nixon, Ms. Harvey advised the property 1S under contract for purchase from Southland Corporation. Ms. Harvey advised as follows: This is ~l request for package sales of alcoholic beverages in t:he General Commercial zoning district; that specific request 1S Eor a 2-APS State license; the governing sections of the Land Deve lopmen t Code is Sec ti on 1 36 .025 (b) and the prov is ions 0 fOrd i nance No. 4420-87; the specific request is to sell beer and wine at a convenience store to be constructed on vacant property; a slte plan attached to the application is a preliminary site plan submitted to the City with no final action; if the site plan is approved one condition of approval would be to have conditional use approval by the Planning and Zoning Board before final site plan review; the Traffic Engineer had no comment; the Police Department saw no reason to deny license to the applicant; and, approval of this use will necessitate <1 variance bei.ng granted by the City Commission to the separation requirements. Ms. Harvey advised that:, specifically addressing the standards in Section 136.02S(b) regarding noise, direction and glar.e of lights, and the use being reasonably .compati.ble wi th surround ing uses, sta ff recommended denial of the above request. Ms. Harvey advised one letter of objection was received from Skycrest Baptist Church. t' Atty. Carlton Ward, repr€sentative of applicant, stated the property is owned \..._ by 7-Eleven with a contract pending to sell the property to Narathon Oil. He advised the facility is proposed to be a convenience store operation that will P & Z MINUTES 10 03/15/88 ...... ' .r 1}.~1 t.4: Rcquest 2-APS (Package Sales of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) (" sell gasoline. lie addl~d the applicant requests to sull beer and wine. Atty. Ward felt that npplicflllt met the requin~rnentB of:: Sectlon 136.025(b). He understood that a varUlnce would be required to be ilpprovcd by the City Commission. He stnted that the noise generated will h(! typical of other conven~ence ston~ opcrati,ons. He advised this type of facili.ty i~.; typically located near res identi,,'11 are:1S ,:lnd 0\1 main arterial roads. lie stated the parking r(~ql1iretnents have been met and telt the (ae ility would be reasonably compatible with surrounding uses. Atty. Ward requested the conditional use be granted subject to approval of a variance by the City Commission. He stated the main pedestrL1n access to the Church is from Drc\v Street <.lnu is well over 300 feet but actual distance according to Code is 75 feet. After questioning by Mr. Hogan, Atty. Ward stated there will be no alcoholic beverage sules on premlses. Mr. Ferrell felt the 24-hour a day operation would be a hi.ndrance to the residential area and possibly on Sunday with the Church activity. After questioning by Mr. Hogan, Hs. Harvey ndvised there is a school at the Ch urch. Motion was made by Mr. Schwob, seconded by Nr. Ferrell, to deny the above request. Hotion carried (6 to 1) with Mr. Hamilton voting "nay.." 3. N&B 24.07, Sec. l6-29S'-16E (3130 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) Marathon Petroleum Co. CStarvin' Marvin' Food Store/Speedway Gasoline Station)/Emro Marketing Co. CU 88-23 ",' r \tt..,;... . Hs. Harvey advised as follo~....s: This is a request tor package sales of alcoholic beverages in the General Commercial zoning district; that specific request is for a 2-APS State license; the governing section of the Land Development Code is Section 136.025(b) and the provisions of Ordinance No. 4420-87; the specific request is to sell beer and wine from a site to be redeveloped as a convenience store and self-service gasoline; the site was previously used as a convenience store and beer and wine was sold; the Traffic Engineer had no comment; the Police Department saw no reason to deny license to the applicant; and, the application will require approval of a variance being granted by the City Commission because the facility will be enlarged and a window wi.1L be located \vithin 50 feet of a residential zone. Ms. Harvey advised starf recommended approval o[ the above request subject to: 1) That the BllildLng Permit for the convenience store be obtained within 6 months; and, 2) That a varihnce to the separation requirement be approved by the City Comm i 5S ion. l.," Atty. Carlton Ward, representative of applicant, stated the proposed to be a convenience store operati()l1 that will Hell understood that a variance would be required to be approved Commission. He stated that the building could be redesigned eliminate the need for a variance but at an inconvenience to the stated applicant meets the requirements of Section 136.02S(b) of facility is gasoline. He by the Ci. ty in order to appl icant. lie the Code. P & Z MINUTES 11 03/15/88 _'";i";:.~,t41,,, 1y~ ':;.;..,t,~~;f.;!~>f.:{iii:r' '~t ./ .ill.~i1Wi~;~ti.d,~;~~- In rebuttal Atty. Ward stated it was applicant's underst.:lIlding that the screening would be requirl.~d when it nppli_cd for a parking varlance. He also stated this Board grants :1 conditional Uf)(~ and tlw property wi 11 be required to go through site plan reVH~\-l. He stated applicant agrees to having appropriate landscape buffer ;}nd to slant lighting aw:'y from the resi.dential area. " ,_.... . I \. After questioning by Ms. Nixon, Atty. VJl1rd stat(~d the pr-CV1011S l:onVCtllencc store closed three to four months ago. In 0 p p 0 sit ion Lot h oJ [l b 0 vert! q II cst, the [0 1 low in g r e r son il p P e :I r ~ d tog i v e his comments: Mr. Mansell Corwin, President of Tradewind East Condominium Association, presented photographs of the site and surrounding area (see copies attached). lie requested this Board table this abovc~ item in order that the applicant present a site plan to his Condominium Association BO:lrd. He expressed conCI-!rn about lights from vehicll:!s entering the parking lot. After questioning by }ir. Schwab, Hr. Corwin fl~lt :l specific pLm [or scn~eni,ng should be pruposed and would be agreeable to ..:onditions set by the Planning and Zoning Board. Hs. Nixon advised that thl' .:1pplicant is required to angle lighting away from residential areas. Ms. Harvey advised this site will not go through a formal site plan reVlew but will be reviewed admini.stratively. Shl~ further stated this Board should state any specific conditions of approval it feels is appropriate. I~ . M& B 3 3 . 0 3, Sec. 1 7 - 2 9 S -- 1 5 E and Sec. 20-29S-15E (1201 Gulf Boulevard) Anthony Petrarca (Radisson Bayside Hotel and Conference Center)f James Oberdorfer CU 88-24 I ~ '~" After questioning by Hr. Corwin, Ms. Harvey explained the sepHration requirements for alcoholic beverage licensees. Motion was made by ~1r. Schwab, seconded by ~1r. Green, to .:1pprove the above request subject to the following: 1) That the Building Permit for the convenience store be obtained within 6 months; and, 2) That a variance to the separation requirement be approved by the City Commission; 3) That a 6-foot opaque fence and landscaping to re:lch a minimum height of 8 feet be provided along the property line between commer~ial and residential properties; and 4) That the lighting be turned from residential properties. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). Request - 4-COP-S (On Premise Consumption and Package Sa Ie S 0 f Alcoholic Bevernges) Zoned - B (Business - result of Court decision) (,. Ms. Harvey advised as follows: This is a request for consumption on prem~ses and package sales of alcoholic beverages in the Business zoning district; the specific r.equest Ls for a 4-COP-S state license f.or use at a hotel/conference center to be conscructcd on S.:1nd Key; the Business Z0l11ng is part of a court T' & Z t-n NUTgS 12 03/15/88 .,'. ':., ~ '\',-:"H';'.~'>':":ilJ,:,.',,>_: . ..I' ;,,:,>":'-""""',f.:'" stipulated settlement; the governing sel~tioll of tht~ L.1l1d Ikvl!lnplll(!lIt Code j,s Section l36.02S(b) and the provi.sions ot Ordinl1l1l:e No. IltI20.-87; thl~ Traffic Engineer commented that parking should be provided t.J llWt'l: tlw d(~lIl:\I1d ~ Clnd, the Police Dep::lrtment saw no reason to cleny li(.~ense t\J npplicanL. t1s. Harvey advised staff recommended approval with no li,lI1t2 limit p1.1C1~ll 011 I'ro(';l.lring permits since this property is i.ncllld(~d in the court stipl1l!\U~d ~\(~t.tl'~menL and the set t 1 em e n t s pee i fie all y pro v ide s the r ~ b L~ not i m (' 1 i m its. /r"'" Ms. Claire Carraway, representativ(~ of :Jppllc<1nt, slr1l:ed the hotel will con::'clin 220 suites, conference center, a rl.~stallrilnt, and il lounge. She also stated the alcoholic beverages will be serve<l i.n the restaurant, lounge, the conference room, and at a poolside 1oungl~. She further' slnt\~d :llcoholic beverages will be available to the BUlte by COOIn servicl~ and mlni bdrs will b(~ avai.lable in the suites. She st.:lt(~d the request is (ot- on premise consumptlon and pacl<age sales or alcoholic beverages. Shl..~ udvi.sed the closest residential property is 132 feet across Gulf Boulevard. She added that the appllcnnt owns 2 hotels on the l~nst const of FlorltLJ that have been in OI)(~I'ation Eor sQveral years. After quc!sti,oning by Hr. Hogan, Ms. Carraway stated the package sales will be through room servi..:.e only al1ti the mini bars ill tlH~ suites. After questioning by Mr. Schwab, Ms. C3Yr~way Jdvised she is unsure if there will be outdoor speakers slnce plans have nut pro\':t~eded f.:ir l~nough to know. Ms. Harvey advised the hotel is central to the site and the property udjacent to residential property will be for cOlIllllerci.<.:lL 1.lS(~S. She stated that Ih)t allowing outdoor speakers at stich a place would be vccy restri.cti.ve. Hs. Carraway 3dded that the pool area will be ovec 600 [(~et from residenti.al areas. No pecsolls ;lppeared 1.11 support of or in oppositi.on to the above reqllest. /' Motion \vas made by Mr. Schwob, secondl~d by Mr. rerrell, to approve the above request. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). 5. Lot 2, Baskins Replat (2785 Gulf-ta-Bay Boulevard) Herbert & Jane Wollowick (Clearwater East Beer Mart)/ John F. Holbach, Jr. ell 88-25 Request - 2-APS (Package Sales of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) Ms. Harvey advised as follows: l11i.s is a ceqllest for package sales of alcoholic beverages 111 the General Commercial zonIng dIstrict; the specific request is for a 2-APS state license; the governi.ng section of the Land Development Code 1S Section l36.02S(b) and the prOViSions of Ordinance No. 4420-87; the above request is for :J change in ownccship of an existing convenience stocc and is grandfnthered on separation dlstance and will therefore not be required to procure a variance to the separation distance by the Clty Coml1llssion; the Traffic Engineer had no comments; and, the Police Depnrtment saw no reason to deny license to applicant. Ms. Harvey advised that staff recommended approval subject to the following: 1) TIlat the Occupational License be procured withln 6 months. Ms. Ila r v l! y a d v i. sed 0 n e 1 e t t e r was r e t~ e i v e d would have no objection to the above requc~st services provided (see att~chcd). from Bayview Gacdens stating it if there are no changes in the L P & Z NINIJ'l'ES 13 03/15/88 . '.t'~~' ~.~": "~'?ili; w(-~ (~kl~ nd s . , t Mr. John HolbacB, store. Ill! adv ised to 10:00 PM during applicant, statl~d he [lldns no ~hilng\:s the hours of operation may b~ extended the week and from 10;00 AM to 11:00 PM on [0 r the c onven 1 en<.:e to be [rom 10:00 AM Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, se~ollded by ~1r. Schwab, request subject to the following: 1) Thilt the Occupational within 6 months. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). to npprove the above License be procured 6 . Lo t 1 4 , and p () r t ion 0 f Lot 1 3 , Blk. C, Earbour Murrow Sub. (401 East Shore Drive) Ramchandra nnd Rashmi Jakhotia/ William D. Taylor CU B8-26 Request - Marina (22 lJiveahoards, Sea Re sc ue ~md Pump-out Station) Zoned - AL/c (Aquatic Lands/Coastal) & CB (Beach Commer...~i..::ll) Ms. Harvey a(lvis(~d as follows: Thi..s request 1S for a marina as defined in the Land Development Codt.~; the specific rl~qllest 1.5 Ear liveaboards that will include d pump-out facility as weLl as sea rl:~SClle servlce fr.om the subject pr.o per t y; t 11 ego ve r n in g see t ion S 0 f t 11 e Lan d De vel 0 pm e n t Cod ear e S e c t ion s 136.02S(b) and (c) (18); the property on which the lnarl.na is loc.lted is zoned Aquatic Lands/Co~J:3t3l and the upland property is zOlled Beach Commercial; applicant is requesting 22 liveaboard ~,lips to be located un the property; the Traffic Engineer express(~J concern ahout the av.1LlahLlity oC parking for those who would be long-tenn users of 1 ivcaboard slips; the lIadHHmaster indicated he could only support the applic:Jti.ol1 if there i:3 the i.nstallation of the pump-ont facility; and, Environmental reviewed the application and felt the r e que s t [0 r the 1 i v e a h 0 a r d s COli 1 d \.H' sup po r t e d i. f the r e was a p UIfi P - 0 11 t facility actually constructed and operational prior to liveaboards being allowed at the above location. I \ Ms. Harvey ad vis cd tha t on JanuJry 5~ 1988 there was a reques t before t:his Board to replace the \vnshette, stor.age facili.ty and bathhouse as part of an overall upgrade foe the operation. She also advised that ::his Board did approve the request and part of the request not identified on January 5, 1988 was the se3 rescue. :;1~rVLce. She stiJted it is uncle<lr on the application but staff believes there ar.e actually no new slips being constructed on the property but the slips are actufllly existing slips. She a1.so stated the applkant is asking that the slips be authorized for liveaboard use where the slips were not authorized before. She advised that at the time of adoption of the Land Development Code Ci.ty records indicate that B slips were being used for liveaboards and it is only tor the additional Uve':lboards that action by this Board is required. Ms. H.:n-vey advised that staff recommended approval with the following conditi.ons: 1) That the pump-out facility be installed prior to additional livcaboard uses in the marina; and, 2) That parking spaces to be sholrJn to be avai.lable to accommodate the additional liveaboard slips. t1s. Harvey explained that the num\Hl~ of motel room::; and the 8 1.iveaboards are considered grand fathered. She ':lllded that i.f there is a requirement for additional pflrking the n~Cjlli.reIlWnt would be only for the addi.tional liveaboard use equal t<J 111_ She :1l.so added i,f the parking requirement cannot be met, applicant still haH thl! abi,lity LInder the granclfathering provisions to have P & Z MINUTI~S 111 03/15/88 ..'" .. No persons appeared in support of or in opposi.tion to the above request. (~., the existing sllps to continue as Ii marl.na tor regular ~toragQ of boats. She advised the distin(~tion is the additional authorization 1S for liveaboards. the potential bei.ng that the liveaboards will either have cars on the property or may rent a car and IH~ed a place to park. She stated that there wi II he some demand tor parking with the additional liveaboard users. She clarified the only requirement for new parking would be based on the additional llvcaboan! use. After questioning by Mr. Hogan, Hs. Harvey advised that parking would need to be provided on site or by leasing space elsewhere. She stated the only alternative would be to request a variance. After quest ioning by Mr. Schwab, Ms. Harvey advised that pump-out facilities must meet certain standards and would be i.nspected by the City and State. After questioning by Hr. Ferrell, Ms. Harvey advised thRt if a time limit is placerl it might be better to attach the time limit to installation of the pump-out facility. ! r " William D. Taylor, reprcsQntative of applicant, stated the rcason applicant is applying for 22 liveaboard slips is that since 1985 the number of liveaboards has increased by 2 and applicant did not want to request conditional use approval l~ach time a liveaboard is added. He stated :'lppli.cant wants to upgrade the facility to bring it functionally and aesthetically up to standards. After questioning by Hr. Sd1wob, Capt. Taylor advised the sea rescue will include a boat and mooring as well as a radio and telephone. After furt\h:~r questioning by Mr. Schwob, Capt. 'Taylor stated there is no problem with the condition regarding the pump out station but there is a problem with parking. He stated he has inquired .Jbout obtaining p,,~nni.l:S Eor parking. Nr. Schwab stated that livcaboard use demands more parking than transient boats c:ll1d the City must place more stringent parking reqllireml~nts if 1 iV8.:lboards are approved. After questioning by Hr. Hogan, Capt. Taylor advise(1 tht~rl2 are 16 units in the motel and 18 parking spaces. After questioning by Ms. Harvey, Capt. Taylor advised he lives at the motel. Mr. Schwab felt there was uo problem with the request if stafE recommendations are imposed as conditions or approval. Mr. Green SG\~ no problem with the r.equest if appropriate parking lS provided or if variances are obtained. Mr. Harvey advised that approval oE the sea rescue does not depend on installation of the pump-out facili.ties or meeting the parking requirement Mo t ion was made by Hr. Sc hwo b, se conded by Mr. Gree n, to app rove the above r e que s t sub j e c t tot h e follow i 11 g con d i t ion s : 1) Th a t the p u m p - 0 u t fa c i lit y b e installed prior to additional livcaboard uses in the marina; 2) That parking sufficient to accommodate additional livcaboard use be either approved by City staff or by '.Jbtaining a variance; and, 3) That the sea rescue station is approved without conditions. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). \ P & Z MINUTES 15 03/15/88 :/ ' Request - 4.-cop (On Premise Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CG (General Commercial) 7. M&B 14.03, Sec. l7-29S-l6E (2898 GulC-to'-Bay Boulevard) Dav i.o P. and Maud t~ Lou Thomps on (Mako's) /Giorgio Vanzulli CU 88-27 I"" Ms. Harvey advised as follows: This is [l request for on premise consumption of alcoholic bevel~ages Ln th(~ General Commercial zoning district; the specific request is for a 4-COP state license; t1w governing section of the Land Development Code is Section 136.025(b) and the provisions of Ordinance No. 4420-87; the request 1S for change of ownersh i,p of .:m exist ing license; the Traffic Engineer had no comment; the Police Department saw no reason to deny license to applicant; on Hay 5, 1987 this Board appruved a 4-COP-SRX license with the condition that a ft~nce bl~ installed; on ]\13Y 19, 1987 this Board approved a 4-COP licens(~ with the cond itions thelt tlw kitchen r~~main open unti 1 1 :00 AM and that there be no p:lckag(~ s,l1,l~s from the premises; and, the establishment i.s withi.n 95 feet of a ri~sidential ZOI1l~ ;1nd 300 feet from.:l church and is grandf.:lthered since there are no changes other than ownership. Hs. Harvey advised that staff: recommended approval subje~t to the following: 1) That the O~(;upational Lic(~nse be procured wi.thin 6 months; 2) That the kitchen rl~main open until 1:00 AH; 3) That fenct~ buffer nO\y provi.ded shall rem.:dn; 4) That there be no p3ckage sales; 5) That there be no outside speakers; and, 6) That ther,~ be no deliveries after 10:00 PH or before 6:00 AM. 4' f, 't;..; Ms. Harvey advised one letter was received the Boa rd approves the abo Vi': req ue s t th a t this nature be allowed (see attached). from Bayview Gardens suggesting if 110 stripping, or entert.'linment of Mr. Giorgio Vanzulli, npplicant, stated as the new owner he wants to gradually sell more food. He stated he will adllere to the noise ordinance. He advised he wen\: to school for this kind of business. After questi.oning by Board members, Mr. Vanzulli advised: h(~ wants to turn operation into a restaurant; that there will be no nude entertainment; he has no objection to the condition restricting delivery hours; he has the option to change the name of the establi.shm(~nt within 60 days; there will be a dance floor but as more food is sold he felt the dancing will decrease; he wants to cater to the middle age group; he will be the owner/managel:'; anJ, he has no objection to the condition that the kitchen remain open unti 1 1 :00 AM. In support of the above request, the following person appeared to g~ve his comments: Mr. Alan Stowell, 2873 Thornton Road, felt it would be a hardship to deny an ongolng business the privilege of continuing an operation. He felt the proposed operation will be a signi Eicant improvement over the present operation. He suggested an additional condition on approval that there bE' no strip dancing. He felt that better management will help control nOise problems. ( '-.., In opposition to the above request, the following persons appeared to give their comments: P & Z MINUTES 16 03/15/88 ~ ,.... ,..' .".' *,'. In rebuttal, Mr. Stowell sUlted if the request i.s deni.cd the will be able to run the op(~rCltion as it is currently run pro p 0 sed .1 p P 1 i can t wi 1 1 run a Iw t t e r 0 p (~ rat i 1.J n . pres(~nt and he operator felt the ,(~.." . c Ks. Anna M. Luettk~, 2900 Gul f-to-Bay BOll levard, s t.:1 tl~d the re h.:1B bee n so much trouble with the ~urrent operation. She statl~d th(~n~ .1H~ outside speakers being used and curn!ut owners have not met conditions placr~d on the approval previously. She felt the v31ue of their homes has gone down. She requested if this request is approved that the conditions placed previously remain. She felt the fence has not been maintained. AftCl~ qU\2stioniog by Hr. Schwab, Hs. Luettke stated she is unsure if landscaping and fencing would 3lleviat(~ noise. Ms. Shirley Luddwig, 2900 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, stated the noise is terrible from the current operation ,1nd sometimes lasts until 1+-:00 AH. She stated the current operation recently offered "7 for 1 drinks" and "frel~ drlnks." She expressed concer.n that prostitutlon may move into the 111."ea. In rebuttlll, }is. Luettke stated she being transferred but wants to make conditions. is not in oppositi.on to Slln~ thllt the lh~\" owners this will operation adhct'l~ to In final r.ebuttal, Mr. Vanzulli stated he \,,1.11 cut down the noise level as much as poss ib le and he d iel not know the re we re 51) \I'd ny prob lcms. He added he only \oJants to use the deck for outdoor seating. After questi.oning by as. Nixon, Hr. Vanzulli stated he wil.l be selling his nther rc~sti1urant and wiLL be at the above l.ocati.on full tirn(~ ;lnd h,~ j,s scheduled to close on the operation as soon as this rl~qU\~st is appl.-ov,~d. ";1 ! Ms. Harvey clari.fied that before Onli.nance No. 4420-87 becar.le effective, notices were sent only to proplc~rty owners but now the properties are posted. She added that ten.:ll1ts n~ce1.V,; 110 noti.ce by mai.l. ~1s. Harvey cautioned the Board about trying tn place conditions in contracts for sale oE property. She added thllt conditions should be placed on conditi.onal llse approval. Ms. Harvey stated that specifically addressing the matter of stripping and serVing alcohol at the same location is :1 violati.on of City laws ilnd County laws enforceable in the City or the Clearwater. She stated if such a practice is taking place at the subject location, the police should be notified to make a proper arrest. Hr. Ho g:.1 n G tat e d t his Boa r d i sin t ere s t e din c it i zen s and if then:~ is a vi.olation i.t should be reported to clarif.ied that vi.oL1tions should be reported to the Office at !+62--6840, located in the City Hall Annex. having peace and quiet the Ci ty. Hs. lIa rvey Co deAd m in is t rat 0 r I s Mr. Ferrell left at 7:00 PM. Motion was made by Hr. Hogan, seconded by Nr. Schwob, to approve the above r~quest subject to the following: 1) That the Occupational License be procured within 6 months; 2) That the kitchen remain open until 1:00 AM; 3) That fence buffer now provi(led shall remain; 4) That there be no package sales; 5) That there be no outside speakers; and, 6) That there be no deliveries after 10:00 PM or before 6:00 At.I; and 7) That there be no stripping or entertainment of a sexual nature. 11otion carried unil11imollsly (6 to 0). ( ''-... P Ex Z MINUTES 1 7 03/15/88 1 ~..* ',"~. ~,.~ :,.' .... .,...;, Motion was made by Mr. Hognn, second~d by Mr. Green, the annexation and RS-8 (Singh~ Famlly Residential carried unanbnously (6 to 0). to recommend approval of "Eight") zoning. Hotion c. Annexation and Zoning: ] . La t s 1 0 , 1 1, <1 n d 1 2 , B 1 k. B pine Ridge Sub. (Located on the ll()rthe':lst corner .';1t the interscctlon of North Betty Lane and Hoodblne Street) (Crum/Dunn/Land/City) A 88-6 r--- Reques t - Annexa t ion and Zon ing, RS..8 (Single Family Residential "Eight") The above prope r ty i.s lac a t ed on the no rtheas t corne rat the in t(~ rs ec t ion of North Betty Lane and Woodbine Street. Th e a p p 1 i can t s we r ~ not pre s e 11 t. Mr. Pruitt advised as follows: This lS <3 request Ear annexatlon and RS-8 (Single Family Resi.dential "Eight") zoning; there are t.hree e:<isting single family residences on the propertit.:~s~ City water, sewer, and natural gas are availabl(~; and, the surroundi,ng land UEies are single fatnily residential. Mr. Pruitt advised staEr ref:ommended approval of the annexation and RS--8 (Single Family Residential "Eight") ;wning. 2. M&Bs 14.151 and 14.152, Sec. 05-29S-l6E (Located on the south si.de of S.R. 588 [Main Street] west of Forest Wood Drive) (McHullen) A 88-7 Re ques t AnneKatLon and Zoning, RS-6 (Single Family Residential "Six") The above property is located on the south side of S.R. 588 [Main Street] west of Forest Wood Drive. Hr. Pruitt advised as Eollows: This IS a request for annexation and RS-6 (Single Fami Iy Residential "Six") zoning; the property is present ly vacant and two single family residences are proposed; City water is available and sewer serVlce can be extended from the subdivision to the south; and, the surrounding land uses are primarily vacant and single family residences. Mr. Pruitt advised staff recommended approval of the annexation and RS-6 (Single F am i ly Re s id en t i a 1. "s i:< ") z 0 n i ng . Mr. Alan McMullen, applicant, stated he owns the two lots and he is requesting both lots be annexed. I \ ... .........' Motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Mr. Schwob, to recommend approval of the annexation and RS-6 (Single Family Residential "Six") zonlng. Motion carried unan~nously (6 to 0). P & Z MINUTI~S 18 03./15/88 0, . '. "f< ." ... ". ~ . ~ . ',;' 'i:::,t .":it;' :.t~"~ l''',i.:~''mj;:~~~';:'";;~';';;'::;';1\\;'';' D. Zoning Atlas Amendment; (~... 1. M& B 2 1 . 0 0 , S e c. 0 5 - 2 9 S -1 6 E (Locat(~d along the south.west boundary of a larger parcel located on the southwest corner at the intersec~ion of Union Street and Soule Road) (Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Inc.) Z 88-4 Zoning FROM: TO: Atlas: RPD (Residential Planned Development) p/SP (Public/Semi-Public) AL/! (Aquatic Lands/Interior-) and The above property is loc..~ated JIong th.e SQut11west boundary or a larger parcel located on the southwest cbrner at the Intersection of Union Street and Soule Ro ad. The applicant was not present. l "'ic: Mr. Pruitt advised as follows: This is a request for zoning atlas mnendment from RPD (Residential Planned Development) and p/SP (Public/Semi-Public) to AL/I (Aquatic Lands/lntel:'lor); and, one of the conditions of approval of the Master Site Plan for Regency 03ks Retirement Center W.'lS that it l:'ezone the environmentally sensitive land located on the property to AL/I (Aquatic Lands/ Interior). Mr. Pruitt advised that staff recommended appl-ov1l1 of the zoning atlas amendment from RPD (Resi.den tLill Planned Development) and P/SP (Public/Semi-Public) to ALII (Aquatic Lands/Interior). Motion was made by Mr. Sch\<lOb, seconded by Mr. Green, to recommend approval of the zoning atlas amendment from RPD (Residential Planned Development) and P/Sp (Public/Semi-Publi,c) to AL/I (AquatLc Lands/Interior). Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). E. Zoning Atlas and Land Use Plan Amendment: 1. Portions of Lots 1 and 2, Forest Hill Estates, Unit 5 (Located on the north side of Lakeview Road, east of South Highland Avenue) (Day/City) Zoning Atlas: FROM: RM-28 (Multiple Family Residential "Twenty-Eight") TO: CG (General Commercial) Land Use Plan: FROM: High Density Resi.dential TO: Commercial/Tourist Facilities The above property LS located on the north side of Lakeview Road, east of South Highland Avenue. t' I' ........., Ms. Harvey ad v i sed the above i tern need s to be con t in ued due to inc omp Ie te advertising. P & Z MINUTES 19 03/15/88 Mo tion was made by Mr. Hami. lton, seconded by Mr. Hogan, to C ont inue the above item to the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for April 5, 1988. (-. Motion carried unanimollsly (6 to 0). \ G. Director's Items Ms. Harvey advised that at the Planning and Zoning Board 1988 she will explain the Board's responsibilities as Agency for the City of Clearwater. Meet ing on Ap ri 1 5, the Local Planning H. BOdrd and Staff Comments Mr. Schwab stated q ues t ioned in regard Administration Office of ownership approval that the three alcoholic beverage establishments he to change of ownership were investigated by the Code and the three establishments will be applying for change before this Board. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 P~. ~___L Paula Harvey Planning Director .t' i '\."" t.. r' '-, P & Z :M1NUTES 20 03/15/88 '.." <;/ \.',. ..,' 6{) -l.~ I 1~~2ctL ox h r0\ '-.J 1'1~-"'''', ~ '" 407 Hillcrest Dr., N. Clearwater, FL 34615 March 14, 1988 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLEARW^TER PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD: As property O\-Jners in Do\mto\'ln Clearwater, we are grea tly concerned about the proposed Isaiah's Inn. We feel that this establishment would be a deterent to the redevelopment of the downtown area. We believe this would be a magnet for transients from all points when the word is spread about the existence of such a facility. With the need to breathe life back into the downtown area, it is our strong opinion that this facility would be a large nail in the coffin of redevelopment. ./ < ". ~""'.~, We urge you to carefully consider your decision in this most important matter. A YES vote could be the beginning of a most disastrous situation. We own apartments in the downtown area and we would like to see the area become a pleasant place to do business as well as live. Thank you for your very careful consideration to this matter. /.1- -f/ j/// "A/~ ( /~'{j~(~ ~rl L.lr-- ,-, ~ S.l .~,-\)i, -U' // 1" ti't..V-1'\... ..'!. --~ \0 ...- teven E. Hobb'~,.' , Deborah J. Hobbs , '\ ,-,.., ..... . ~, .~. t' . <. ''1 , .. , . .. , ' , . < .' ~ . r.~'f!ff;~,~ "r":"\l.~-'f:~: ~;~~~}./''J.., :': "\'-:. /..:~.:\r.... .,':l~ ,~.":,(.,,, _., ;'''' \ , .. , -. . :--~, 4.', " p,. ' 2'2-;2/ Rec'J Qt h 1"0, ("' '. March 15, 1988 Planning & Zoning Board 112 S. Osceola Clearwater, FL 34618 Re: Proposal-Isaiah's Inn, Downtown Clearwater Dear Sirs: I object to the proposed plan of starting the facility, Isaiah's Inn, which will be located in Downtown Clearwater. It is a fact that the population of bums, drunkards, drug addicts and degenerates has increased dramatically in the Downtown area and a project of this kind will only add to this problem. If a facility of this nature is begun this type of people will increase in even greater numbers. It is obvious that the on-going effort to develope the Down- town will be greatly hindered if this proposal is accepted. ("' """'" This project will make Clearwater a welcome mat for undesir- ables. The City of Clearwater will become known as a place for men who refuse to work and are unwilling to take any responsibility at all for their lives. Instead of working as they should, they will have a free vacation spot as a reward for their laziness. This sixweek program will condone and perpetuate their unproductive and unstable behavior ,as well as a lifestYle, which often includes excessive drinking, drugs, perverted behavior and acts, which 'viII eventually spillover into the surrounding community. The effects of this will be increased crime rate, acceleration of drug traffic and will turn Downtown Clearwater into an unsafe and potentially dangerous area. I feel it would be in the best interest of the City of Clearwater if this irresponsible proposal be turned down immediately. l. Sincer~e:, ~ / - , c= f w:;::: ~~ M;;:'r~ ~ P.O. Box 2122 Clearwater, FL 34617 .~;' . .;> ,_ '. <:1: ~. .. ~ _ .. ,...-'"-, I ~, KE.<-I 1) AT HR.&-. CC.-L g~-J..l GREATER CLEARWATER CHAMBER of COMMERCE 1'28 ~l. OKECLA AVE. P.O. DO:{ 2':57. C8:\'I,.....T::F, FL :}4.6i7 .. .jj .::i.'';''C1-~J~ j ~ COlTlrnittee Pa\Ief J. 5toffO'd Presidenr J>,obenW. ~ Presidenr.Elea Ken Hamilton Vlre Presicle-nt Du:ne T. Houz VICe Preside-r1r I\obefT F. ^~ VICe Preside-f1r James E. A1ill ips VICe Preside-fir f\.onold G, Smith VICe Preside-f1r Don L ~ton ImmedlOre PCllI President DovidP. Slone Treasurer JulI\15 J. Ldlou l.egoI Co.o<:il Pefer Wood/lom Execur1ve VICe JlrleIidenr RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Greater Clearvvater Chamber of Commerce is concerned about the provision of adequate shelter for the homeless, and WHEREAS, we applaud the intent of the efforts of the Isaiah's Inn organization for pursuing this mission, and WHEREAS, after a thorough study, it was deemed the proposed location at Levinson Center would create a negative impact on the citizens and businesses of Clearwater, Boord of Govemors E. Eugetle ArOeoon l. ~. D.AlmsnOf'l9I1l .ee E. NnoId. X. .~~, RobeIr G. Dell /IIa\ c.~ Scorr A. ~ I\obefT A. o...r-tl 1homoI W. Catty 1homoI J. Wden 'WIllian E. CrO"'Vn. III l.aTy No. Clmm .wd1oeI W. rleicls Noio'l I. GoIdsnlittl J.Iakxl J. Goodmao Geot'ge L Hodl P.k:tadD. ~ Nid1olos G. Koay I\i.65e4I A. Kitrlboll N. David Kcrooes .IdYl H. MilEr Koren H. Ncuflfl, .JodI E.I\us.IeIS. x. ToIrnodge P.urle<Jge Teny A. 5dvnidr A k. Se-n1Ioow Cozee LynnSr'nlrh .lome5W. Sl~ 0cNld A. Timmons P.. Cor1IOn Wore! CynrhION. Weller Dovid K. lobel BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce opposes the current proposal by Isaiah's Inn to locate at Levinson Center, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce suggests the Isaiah's Inn organization work with one of the existing shelters elsewhere in Clearwater to expand 1ha1 facility to help meet the increasing needs of our homeless. DATED this I 4 +-t.. day of March, 1988. GREATER CLEARWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By: A/fJhOlf PullQl~ Chcrntleo< 01 O:mrnt<a ( "" " :cd 02CI\.lXI'~ >~Ifi1Flj - III (-"TACK &1 WARREN INt: "-. E. ':.:... . i) l\ 'r H f~L--. {- (l ~?z: -;:) I March 7, 1988 TO: DOJ,VNTOJVN CLEARJ1'ATER PROPER71' OWNERS FROM: GLENN T. J1'ARREN (, This letter is not something that I relish doing. However, something is happening that I feel, a~ a life long resident of Clearwater~ needs to be stopped. The downtov.'11 area is currently suffering from an influx of transients and derelicts. These vagrants are attracted because what they need to 'Vinter in Florida is available in Sparkling Downtov1I1 Clearwater. They can readily obtain free food and clothing and they resort to breaking in to vacant buildings or camping in vacant lots. A group of well meaning citizens is attempting to bring a new facility into the downtown area, Isaiah's Inn. A housing facility for single males and families to be located in the Levison Center on Prospect Street. I am pleased that the citizens of Clearwater are concerned about the welfare of homeless individuals. However, in catering to a few individuals, I am convinced that the elderly living in and around this area will be placed at great risk. These vagrants resort to crime to support alcohol and drug habits. Just as a magnet will attract iron filings, Isaiah's Inn will attract transients. As recently as 1980 there were only six to ten transients on the streets of downtown Clearwater. Currently, with the increased availability of free food and clothing, it is estimated that we have over 50 hardcore transients in downtown. These people are not Clearwater people down on their luck. We bave become importers of drifters and derelicts. OUT downtown is becoming famous in tbe hobo camps through-out the Northeast as a soft touch and a nice place to spend the Winter. There will be a meeting before the Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday March 15 at 1 :30PM in the City Hall. This meeting will determine whether or not "conditional use'. will be granted and Isaiah.s Inn will be allowed to open. Please come out and help Downtown retain a little of It's Sparkle. If you will not be able to attend, please send your comments to me before Tuesday. ~., Sorry that I am not able to attend the meeting. I hea=tity agree y.yith what you a:--e doing, there is barely a ni~ht that I don't have to ask someone to leave our property. We find them ~lee~ing in the halls~ under the stairwells and in the pool house. ~e have had to call the police on several occassions., in the past. Tnis is definitely not an asset to our business. Guest arp afraid 0:- going to their rooms alone and we have to esco~t ~hem to their rooms. ROOrlNC. ~IH:tT l'\[TAL · HeATINC AND AIR CONDITIdNINC t)O() Pierce 5tn'et. ClelH'-'i'ltcr, FIOl'ido ')4616. (51 j) 4.61.5014 (over) - '-',,' .'.. r' , . , ' . " ., .' " '.' . . ". . ' ."..". .' .', ". . . , . , . I.. '. . ~ . ".i " i. " t;c:. ',' , ' r.. '.;,,;:'J, './ (.r,,:-, . 'j , . , , :',;;;;," (...- This isn't seasonal in the winter they are looking for a warm place to sleep and in the summer for a cool hall to relax in. 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I, (.,1,' I~" 'J-, ,J {':JJI / \., I, 1 If ./ V - v ~ v- ...... ,,../ -"I,.. 1,... " I ...,j...- (A/ VL , J 1..,... ,I t- '-. ~ . l I t...:..' ,) I l..::' IG ( ~ \ ~ ., ~ ~ ~ r; ~ :;s ;~ "- ~ I' ,e. ~ ~~ ,I \~ ij 'Ii ~ I { 1 '-., .;,:. LEONARD M. VINCENTI' TELEPHONE 442-5159 AREA CODe: BI3 I.AW OFFICES t\E.C 'J) AT H EA R. I N (::- C.[J.. Z g -d.-I I..EONAun ~1l. ,TJNCENTI. ~!l. ..t'\.. -- ( 312 S. GARDEN AVENUE CLIl:AR"'ATJ<;n. FLOIUDA 34616 BRENDA W. FURLOW, R. N.;.). D. OF' COUNSel March 10, 1988 Mr. Glen T. Warren Tack & Warren 806 Pierce Street Clearwater, FL 34616 Dear Glen: I am sorry I will not be able to personally attend the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on March 15th. Please furnish a copy of this letter to the board so that I may go on record as supporting your objection to adding to the already tremendous problem of transients in downtown Clearwater. ( . ;~\,'"' < Transients and derelicts have been a tremendous problem around my office building. I am constantly sweeping up beer and wine bottles in my front doorway or in the rear of my building. On more than one occasion, I have had to clean vomit off my front sidewalk. They constantly use the passageway between my building and the adjacent building to urinate. One morning, as I unlocked the front door from the inside, a bum who was sleeping against the doorway tumbled right into my waiting room! The derelicts stagger by the front of my office all day long. It is a constant source of embarrassment to me. My office has a large picture window which looks onto Garden Avenue. Just last week, while I was meeting with clients, the Clearwater Police were shaking down a drunken transient right outside of my window. The older residential areas adjoining Downtown Clearwater, such as, North Ft. Harrison Avenue and Drew Street, are slowing giving way to commercial and professional development. Revitalization of Downtown Clearwater has been a laborious process. The proposed housing facility will only serve to impede downtown redevelopment. l LMV/pw 'CERTIFIED IN CIVIL TRIAL lAW BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF" TRiAL ADVOCACY AND THE: FLORIDA BAR '.....1/. ,'. , " ", ,'. .'."..." '. i', :. ' . . '. .. "', . . ...' '" , . '. .--) , - "EC'D f\l rl rzC~ . C-Ct ? 2 -.J, ) (-.. 647 Cleveland St.. CIFJnrwater, FL 33515 · Phone (813) 442-2505 March 9.1988 Glenn T Warren; I am a downtown Clearwater property owner. I will not be able to make this meeting on Tuesday. But I am in total agreement with you on this matter. If there is anything we can help you with please feel free to give me a call. (''''.. . { '" .....;. ./' ",.-. / J-fianks r ~ /:// I Lik!J( Alan ~trnan I } , ~ L .i ~,.. I .; ,'-',.... 'f';Athl;..i:~'..t^',!J~. :tJ::"~Ic':'/~~'I':.t..... ~("', .t.....t. c.~..,..<. . . . : (" I, (. .;r.r_ t j '-.< P~Off (fID)@)(flk{@~n(fl)~ ~(f@lYJ~ 611 DRUID RD. E. SUITE 705 CLEARWATER, flORIDA 34616 813/461-1211 Mr. Glenn T. Warren Tack & Warren 806 pierce Street Clearwater, Florida 34616 Dear Mr. Warren: KEG oj) AT HR6-. C~Q,rl'Z -.d.) March 10, 1988 As a current business owner in the downtown area and a member of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, I readily agree that any facility planned for downtown Clearwater to house homeless individuals not be made available at this time. Daily driving through the downtown business district, it seems I see more and more vagrant types on our streets. It is a shame some homeless individuals must suffer at the expense of others but I honestly feel that by offering the Isaiah~Inn facility for the homeless would only encourage more vagrant types to move into our city. I would much rather see our city make a donation to a national organization that could house and feed these people at regional centers rather than do so in our downtown district. If this were the case, I would gladly make a donation to the particular organization chosen. GKP:clk Respectfully, PROS MARKETI~ROUP' INC. ~ t. c1~ Gus K. Pantel ides President ~~ \\. .o~ cl.O .~~ 01. '~~ :u i . ''30 : .:) i -=:. :z: 1 r r-' . ~ (J \t~ 0. J: J 'w. ~ ~ ~ 20 ~\lI 209 ~V) ~~ III l I "\,': \ \' ;~ \.. ~ \ ~tz \ t\.~ Z . (,:f t! 1\;, ..J .0-\ (i'~ f \ \. ,nU uJ \ ~~~ )::r .q ,:!; U] .. t!i ~~ \ \\ ' \5~"l \\1\11 I~~ 0 ( ~~ '~lJ.i \\\ ..I 0 ~ \ \ \ II iq D' " LU \ i ~~ ~~ ~V") ~ .""- 1 q e:: u. () 1:- \- ,~~ :)\r o V,) \1 Ll ..J ~c!) o o ...1 ,-"',;;:- ) -) P'l , t:. l~ - ~). ," f_./ o ~) ~,{ j-' \/ (r'''--~' I -L r: \, ' /',: '.1 L.. I I ~ ~ lJ. :J: ~ :> o j,f:::: \.1'1f ~lJ" It ~ o J o 19. J . It ~~~.l~~:~{\" ,",:!~~~ , .. ';~. ! t ! i , ! i 1 i Q t :, I f 1 i i I l ( " . ' . . .' . ", .. . l", ..' "'.' .. I. \ . , , ' .... .' . I { a { .:'!, .! :d 1 ~ il ) I. ~ , ; J '\L o :z \- ,~ ~ (\. 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'_.' . .. 1\ . ., ~ .~ " . . '1. " ',' .\. ,,:', , ,t...." :,', . .., ",' .:-~l"tl",,,,'r::,:< ',~ j '1. -', R.E<'~D AT H~G-. ell 2'g -;z 5 ~ C. L{ f r-cJ.l c Bi\Y\lIE\\l G~A.RDENS March 15, 1988 Ms. Paula Harvey, Planning Director Planning & Zoning Board P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33518 Dear Ms. Harvey: This letter is being sent to you to express the concern of the residents of Bayview Gardens. retirement community located at 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, regarding the sale of Mako's Beach Club at 2898 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. We would request that you require as a IIcondition of approval of salell that there be no stripping, or entertainment of this nature allowed at this establishment. As you are well aware, this business has caused previous (' problems in our community and we do not wish a reenactment of same, or further ~~ complications. As to the Clearwater East Beer Mart located at 2785 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, we have no objection to this facility as long as there are no changes in the services provided. Thank you for your continued work in keeping our community a nice place in which to live and work. Very truly yours, BAYVI E\J GARDEN S "'~~ c! uJ~ Barbara A. Wise Director of Operations Morton Plant Life Services, Inc. BAW : c 1 c C.... A Morton Plant Life St:t-vict:'s Rt:'tirement Communitv 2855 Gulf to Bay Blvd_. ClearwCltcr. FL :-1:HJl ~J 81~).797-.7400