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RESOLUTION NO. 01 w23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COACHMAN RIDGE
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN PREPARATORY TO
IMPLEMENTING A NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT AND ASSOCIATED TEXT
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, the Coachman Ridge neighborhood submitted an application for
designation as a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and the City Commission
determined that Coachman Ridge met the criteria set forth in Land Development Code
Section 4-608B, for such designation, and appointed a study committee to develop a
Neighborhood Plan preparatory to implementing a zoning overlay and associated text
amendments, and all prerequisites to district designation have been met; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Coachman Ridge residents met and developed
goals and policies for the neighborhood to protect and preserve neighborhood
character; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood planning is an important part of the comprehensive
planning process for a built-out community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, pursuant to its
responsibilities as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed this amendment,
conducted a public hearing to consider all public testimony and has determined that this
plan is consistent with the City of Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS the City Commission has fully considered the recommendation of the
community Development Board and testimony submitted at its public hearing; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the zoning overlay and text amendments it
is necessary for the City of Clearwater to approve the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a zoning overlay and text amendments as
contemplated in the Plan will provide a means of ensuring that infill and redevelopment
activities in the Coachman Ridge neighborhood, which requires special consideration,
are consistent with the protection of the existing neighborhood character; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Resolution No. 01-23
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Section 1. That the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A," is hereby approved by the City of Clearwater.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August
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Briafl J. At.
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
Leslie K. Dougall- es
Assistant City Attorney
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Resolution No. 01-23
Prepared by the
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood and
Clearwater Planning Department
July 20, 2001
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Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Plan
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Prepared by the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
in conjunction with the
City of Clearwater Planning Department
July 20, 2001
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Clearwater City Commission
Brian J. Aungst, Mayor/Commissioner
Ed Hart, Vice Mayor/Commissioner
Whitney Gray, Commissioner
Hoyt Hamilton, Commissioner
Bill Jonson, Commissioner
William B. Horne II, Interim City Manager
Garry Brumback, Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin, City Attorney
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Community Development Board
Gerald Figurski, Chairman
Carlen Petersen, Vice Chairman
David Gildersleeve
Ed Hooper
Edward Mazur, Jr.
Shirley Moran
Alex Plisko
Frank Hibbard
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Coachman Ridae Nei9hborhood Study Committee
Bob Losi, Chairman
Bob Haeusler
Mari Iyn Kagan
Ken Kellogg
Jet Lightner
John MacBain
Larry Floyd
Frank Kennedy
Tom Panlener
Ray Spigarelli
Plannin9 Department
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Ralph Stone, Planning Director
Cyndi Tarapani, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
Fredd Hinson, Manager, Neighborhood Services Division
Pro iect Team
Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Julie Gomez, Neighborhood Coordinator
Other Contributina City Staff
Ed Adams, CAD Technician
Rich Novo-Mesky, Design CAD Technician
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Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Existing Conditions 3
Neighborhood Strengths and Weaknesses 11
Strengths 11
Weaknesses 13
Goals and Objectives 17
Neighborhood Location 17
Neighborhood Character 17
Safety and Security 18
Infrastructure 19
. Property Values 19
Possible Impacts of New Community Sports Complex 20
Neighborhood Perimeter 21
Traffic and Parking 21
Voluntary Homeowners Association 22
Property Maintenance 22
Reclaimed Water 23
Implementation 25
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District 25
Neighborhood Actions 27
Conclusion 33
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Appendices
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Appendix 1 - Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District Planning Process 37
Appendix 2 - Strengths and Weaknesses 41
Appendix 3 - Selected City Code Requirements Addressing
Issues Raised by Coachman Ridge Residents 47
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Map 2
Map 3
Coachman Ridge Location
Coachman Ridge Plan Area
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Existing Zoning
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INTRODUCTION
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
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In 1999 the City of Clearwater
implemented a new planning tool
known as the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District
(NCOD). The purpose of this
designation is to provide a means of
ensuring that infill and
redevelopment activities in existing,
stable neighborhoods are consistent
with the protection of the existing
character of the neighborhood, The designation calls for the preparation of a
special area plan for the neighborhood that includes goals and objectives as well
as development standards that are necessary and appropriate to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood. Once the plan is prepared and
approved by the City Commission, the NCOD is identified on the City's zoning atlas
and in the Community Development Code. The Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
Association is the first neighborhood group in the City to initiate this planning
process and take advantage of the NCOD provisions.
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Planning Process
Coachman Ridge is an established and stable neighborhood that has experienced
increasing property values over the years. The Coachman Ridge Homeowners
Association became interested in the NCOD due to the voluntary nature of the
Association and the potential difficulty in the enforcement of neighborhood
standards, The Association expressed concern that lack of compliance with deed
restrictions would alter the established character of the neighborhood and
possibly result in a decline in property values and neighborhood quality of life.
In August 2000 the Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association distributed a letter
to all properties within the neighborhood explaining the NCOD. The letter also
included a petition asking property owners whether or not they wanted to initiate
the NCOD process for Coachman Ridge. Residents overwhelmingly endorsed the
. petition with 190 homeowners out of a total of 255 owners voting "yes" to
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proceed. This represents seventy-four percent (74"0) of the neighborhood
compared to the sixty percent (60"0) approval rate required by the Clearwater
Community Development Code. Only ten (10) homeowners voted "no" and fifty-five
(55) did not vote.
The Coachman Ridge neighborhood submitted an application for NCOD designation
and the required petition to the City on October 25, 2000. At the January 16,
2001 meeting, the Clearwater City Commission held a public meeting and
determined that Coachman Ridge met the criteria set forth in the Community
Development Code. The Commission's action authorized the neighborhood - to
proceed with the NCOD planning process. The Commission appointed the requisite
study committee, which was comprised of ten (10) neighborhood residents.
The Coachman Ridge neighborhood, in conjunction with city staff, held a total of
five public meetings between February 2001 and May 2001. At the first meeting,
residents identified strengths and weaknesses associated with their neighborhood
and prioritized the issues identified. At the second and third meetings, residents
developed goals and objectives to enhance neighborhood strengths and minimize
neighborhood weaknesses. The fourth meeting was dedicated to reviewing the
neighborhood's deed restrictions and identifying development standards that
should be included in the Coachman Ridge NCOD overlay provisions. At the fifth
meeting the neighborhood reviewed the final plan and agreed to submit it to the
City for approval. Throughout the neighborhood planning process the study
committee met with City staff to guide the process, establish a format for
meetings and provide direction in the development of the Plan.
Neighborhood Plan Purpose
The purpose of the Coachman Ridge neighborhood plan is to provide a framework
for neighborhood enhancement and change. It will serve as an official document
for Coachman Ridge and the City of Clearwater. It should be used to coordinate
public and private initiatives, as well as to provide the basis for the
implementation of development standards unique to the neighborhood.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Neighborhood location and Character
The Coachman Ridge neighborhood is approximately 159 acres in area and consists
of 255 parcels. It is centrally located within the City of Clearwater. It is
bounded by Old Coachman Road on the southwest, N.E. Coachman Road on the
southeast, a Florida Power right-of-way on the east and Coachman lake Estates to
the north. Map 1 depicts the general location of this neighborhood and Map 2
illustrates the neighborhood planning area.
The Coachman Ridge neighborhood is surrounded by a variety of land uses. To the
immediate north are single-family homes and to the immediate east is a Florida
Power Corporation right-of-way occupied by transmission lines, To the east of
this right-of-way is Wal-Mart and Cameron Lakes Apartments, To the southeast
are two multi-family developments known as Coachman Crossing and Town Place
Apartments. To the south of the neighborhood are the C.S.X, Railroad Lines,
Northeast Coachman Park, and Coachman Ridge Park. There is a trail at Coachman
Ridge Park that provides a connection west to the Long Center, which fronts on
Belcher Road. There is also a fruit stand located at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Old Coachman Road and N.E. Coachman Road and to the west are
the Alcove Mobile Home Park and other single-family development.
Coachman Ridge was platted in three phases between 1983 and 1984. There is no
vacant land within the neighborhood and all 255 lots are occupied with single-
family dwellings. The majority of
properties (242 parcels) are zoned Low
Medium Density Residential and have a
future land use designation of
Residential Low, which allows 5
dwelling units per acre. The remaining
thirteen (13) properties located in the
most northwesterly portion of the
subdivision are zoned Low Density
Residential and have an underlying
future land use category of Residential
Suburban. This designation permits a
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density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Map 3 depicts the existing zoning of
Coachman Ridge.
Coachman Ridge is a deed-restricted community. It has a variety of architectural
styles and the minimum home size is 1800 square feet in area. All homes have
attached garages and many have three or four bedrooms and swimming pools.
Mature landscaping and well maintained properties are found throughout the
neighborhood. According to the Pinellas County Property Appraiser, property
values average 12CYo above citywide property values. As of Fall 2000, less than
10CYo of the properties within Coachman Ridge had outstanding code violations.
The most commonly found violations involved excessive watering, fences, pool
maintenance, unlicensed vehicles, overgrown weeds and vehicles parked over
sidewalks.
There are three (3) entrances into
Coachman Ridge. One is located off of
N.E. Coachman Road at EI Tair Trail. The
other two entrances are along Old
Coachman Road at Farrier Trail and at
Wetherington Road. There are landscaped
medians at the entrances on EI Tair Trail
and Farrier Trail and all three entrances
have neighborhood signage, The Coachman
Ridge Homeowners Association maintains
these improvements.
The majority of rights-of-way In
Coachman Ridge are fifty (50) feet in
width with wider areas located at the
neighborhood entrances at EI Tair Trail
and Farrier Trail. EI Tair Trail is the only
right-of-way that is sixty (60) feet in
width. Street pavements are typically
twenty-two (22) to twenty-four (24) feet
in width. There is a continuous sidewalk
system within Coachman Ridge, as well as
curbs. Standard Florida Power lighting is
located along the streets and all utilities are underground with the exception of
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above ground utility boxes. Several retention ponds are located within Coachman
Ridge, all of which are on private property, and a portion of Channel F of Alligator
Creek is located within the northwestern portion of the neighborhood. All
infrastructure is in average to good condition, with the exception of several
streets that need to be resurfaced.
Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association
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The Coachman Ridge neighborhood was developed with deed restrictions, however,
no neighborhood association was created. In the early years of the subdivision,
residents wanted to find a way to help neighbors get acquainted with one another.
In 1985 residents formed a voluntary neighborhood association that was
incorporated in 1986. The purpose of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
Association as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation is "for the betterment
of the neighborhood and the furtherance of community spirit, and to promote the
health, safety, and welfare of the residents of those certain tracts of land known
as Coachman Ridge." The Association has all of the powers typically held by
neighborhood associations except that it is not empowered to sue any homeowner
residing in the neighborhood,
Over the years the Association has sponsored many social activities ranging from
holiday gatherings, garage sales, day trips and monthly meetings. At present the
Association holds an annual neighborhood garage sale, association meetings and an
annual membership drive. It has a welcome committee that greets all new
residents and invites them to join the Association. It also produces a
neighborhood directory and publishes a newsletter four - six times a year. The
voluntary Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association has been very successful at
getting property owners to join and enjoys a membership rate of approximately
eighty percent (80cra) of the total properties.
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Watch
The Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Watch was formed in 1984 and is a component
of the Homeowners Association. The program, which is sponsored by the
. Clearwater Police Department, is designed to enhance neighborhood security, to
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heighten the community's power of observation and to encourage mutual
assistance and concern among neighbors, The Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
Watch has sixteen (16) block captains, a neighborhood watch coordinator, as well
as a back-up coordinator.
Projects Proposed in the Neighborhood Vicinity
Florida Power Trail
In 1996 the Bicycle Advisory Committee
of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization initiated a series of
discussions regarding the possibility of a
Florida Power Corridor Trail. Over the
next several years, work proceeded on
this idea and in 1999 Florida Power and
the Pinellas County Board of
Commissioners agreed to the
development and construction of the Florida Power Trail within existing Florida
Power rights-of-way. This 20.6-mile corridor will begin at the intersection of
Tampa Road and McMullen-Booth Road and proceed west and then south and
ultimately end at the Weedon Island Preserve near I-275 and Gandy Boulevard.
The trail will provide bicycle and pedestrian opportunities in a portion of the
County that is not currently served by the County's trail system. The facility will
consist of a twenty-five (25) foot easement area, which will support a fifteen (15)
foot wide paved trail with five (5) foot wide buffers on each side. Amenities
such as benches, water fountains, landscaping and informational signage will be
located along the trail within buffer areas.
Community Sports Complex
Construction of a new community sports complex, which will be used as the
Philadelphia Phillies Major League Spring Training facility and home of the
Clearwater Phillies Minor League team, is scheduled to begin in October 2001 at
the northwest corner of Drew Street and Old Coachman Road. The facility will be
an open air, natural grass ballpark meeting first class Major League Baseball
spring training standards. There will be approximately 7,000 fixed seats and an
outfield berm seating area for close to 1,000 fans. The ballpark will also
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accommodate all clubhouse facilities, batting tunnel, team office space and other
elements typically found at a stadium. The site will also support one full size
lighted practice field, one practice infield and parking for 1,175 vehicles.
Construction is projected to be complete by January 2003.
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NEIGHBORHOOD STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
At the first public neighborhood meeting held by the study committee on March
22, 2001, participants divided up into three groups and brainstormed about the
strengths and weaknesses of Coachman Ridge. Each group presented their list of
strengths and weaknesses to the entire group and then each participant was asked
to prioritize the issues by identifying the three most important strengths and
three most important weaknesses. Coachman Ridge residents identified the
following issues as the neighborhoods' priority strengths and weaknesses.
Coachman Ridge Strengths
. Neighborhood Location
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Coachman Ridge residents ranked
neighborhood location as the most important
strength. The neighborhood is centrally
located near US 19, which serves as the
primary north-south transportation route in
Pinellas County. Coachman Ridge is in close
proximity to places of work, worship, schools,
shopping, parks and trails, which makes its
location attractive to potential residents. It
is also minutes from Clearwater Beach, the
St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport and Tampa International Airport.
. Neighborhood Character
Neighborhood character was identified as
a significant neighborhood strength.
Coachman Ridge residents place a high
value on the variety of architectural
styles found in the neighborhood and the
lot and house sizes required by the deed
restrictions. Well-maintained property
and mature landscaping are viewed as
defining characteristics of Coachman
Ridge, as well as underground utilities.
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. Neighborhood Infrastructure
Quality infrastructure is regarded as another important neighborhood strength.
Residents like the loop and curvilinear streets that keep traffic slow and prevent
neighborhood streets from being used as cut-through streets. The construction
of the Stag Run Boulevard cul-de-sac was identified as the most positive aspect of
the neighborhood's infrastructure. Stag Run Boulevard was a through street that
provided an alternative traffic route from U.S. 19 to Old Coachman Road. Over
the years the City received complaints about people parking along the eastern
portion of the roadway, speeding and cut-through traffic. The issue came to the
forefront when plans emerged for the construction of the Wal-Mart. During the
site plan review process Wal-Mart
agreed to construct the cul-de-sac as
part of its development and it was
completed in 1994,
Properly functioning drainage is also
regarded as an important neighborhood
feature, as well as the continuous
sidewalk system.
· Neighborhood Security/Safety
Residents attending the brainstorming session believe Coachman Ridge is a very
quiet and safe neighborhood, and feel secure living in the neighborhood. Residents
noted that they experienced very quick response times from the Clearwater Police
Department and 911. Residents are also supportive of the Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Watch program, which they believe is an asset to the neighborhood.
. Property Values
Property values in Coachman Ridge have been steadily increasing over the years.
As stated in the existing conditions section of the Plan, Coachman Ridge property
values average 12'Yo above citywide property values. Increasing property values
are very important to Coachman Ridge property owners. They believe that all of
the identified priority strengths contribute to neighborhood stability and the
above average property values found in the neighborhood.
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Coachman Ridge Weaknesses
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Possible Impacts of Community Sports Complex
Coachman Ridge residents are concerned about the possible impacts of the new
community sports complex. Of particular concern is the ability of Old Coachman
Road and N.E. Coachman Road to accommodate additional traffic generated by
complex events, Currently, during peak travel times, ingress and egress from
Coachman Ridge is difficult. Residents fear that increased traffic, as a result of
complex events, will create more congestion and have a negative impact on their
quality of life. Residents are also apprehensive about other potential impacts
such as increased noise, crime and litter. Lastly, Coachman Ridge is concerned
about the types of events, other than baseball, that will occur in the complex.
. Neighborhood Perimeter
The perimeter of Coachman Ridge
received an extensive amount of
discussion, as well as consensus. The
. lack of a uniform wall around the
neighborhood is an issue which neighbors
agree needs to be addressed. Many
residents believe that some of the
existing wooden fences are old,
unattractive and in disrepair. They are
concerned about the effect piecemeal fence replacement will have on
neighborhood appearance and image.
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The proposed construction of the
Florida Power Trail, which will be on
the eastern edge of the neighborhood,
troubles some residents. There is fear
that the trail may bring litter and
crime into the neighborhood because
there will be a new, less visible means
of access into Coachman Ridge.
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Residents believe the increased activity that the new community sports complex
and Florida Power Trail will bring to the surrounding neighborhood intensifies the
need for perimeter fencing that will increase safety and provide noise abatement.
Another perimeter issue identified is the lack of sidewalks on the north side of
N.E. Coachman Road and on the east side of Old Coachman Road adjacent to the
Coachman Ridge neighborhood. Due to the significant amount of traffic on these
roadways, the neighborhood has been working with the Florida Department of
Transportation to get sidewalks constructed. Residents view the lack of sidewalks
in these rights-of-way as an important perimeter safety issue that needs to be
resolved.
Three other perimeter issues were identified as weaknesses. One is overgrown
vegetation surrounding the neighborhood and in particular in the Florida Power
right-of-way. Another is the lack of maintenance and litter control on N.E.
Coachman and Old Coachman Roads, The other issue is noise associated with US
19, airplanes, perimeter traffic and Wal-Mart.
. Traffic and Parking
The volume of traffic on Old Coachman
Road and N.E. Coachman Road has
become a major concern of Coachman
Ridge residents. Since there are no
turning lanes on either of these streets,
traffic backs up during peak periods
when cars are trying to make left turns.
This congestion blocks neighborhood
entrances, making it difficult to get in
and out of the neighborhood, This
problem is most evident at the
intersection of EI Tair Trail and N.E. Coachman Road and was documented in the
traffic study conducted for the new community sports complex. Speeding on N.E.
Coachman Road was another problem identified by Coachman Ridge residents.
Several issues related to parking were identified as neighborhood weaknesses.
Residents believe that when cars are parked on both sides of the street directly
. across from one another, it is difficult for cars to drive through. Another
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parking issue discussed is when cars
park in such a manner as to block
sidewalks, When this occurs, pedestrians
cannot use the sidewalk and in many
instances are forced to use the street.
Another parking issue discussed is the
parking of vehicles outside of garages,
although there is sensitivity to the fact
that today's vehicles do not always fit
inside garages or a family may have more
vehicles than the garage can accommodate. There was overwhelming consensus
that boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles continue to be
parked inside garages as required by the deed restrictions. The only other
parking issue noted was the late night parking that occasionally occurs at the Stag
Run Boulevard cul-de-sac.
. Property Maintenance
. Many properties are well maintained in the Coachman Ridge neighborhood;
however, poor property maintenance evident in some homes is viewed as a
significant weakness. Residents believe that unkempt properties have a negative
impact on neighborhood appearance and value. Residents discussed specific areas
of maintenance that cause particular concern. This discussion centered on roofs
with mildew, rust stains on homes and sidewalks, fence maintenance and yard
maintenance i.e, overgrown and dead landscaping and fruit tree maintenance.
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· Voluntary Homeowners Association
Residents ranked having a voluntary
homeowners association as a weakness.
Because the association is not
mandatory, the Coachman Ridge
Homeowners Association cannot rely on
mandatory dues. This is a problem
because the Association has been
responsible for planting and maintaining
landscaping at the neighborhood
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entrances, publishing a neighborhood directory and newsletter, etc. Every year
the Association must have a membership drive to secure funds to continue its
activities. Another weakness of a voluntary association pointed out by some
residents is its lack of authority compared to the board of a mandatory
association especially when enforcing deed restrictions. The voluntary Coachman
Ridge Homeowners Association does enforce deed restrictions, however, strict
enforcement can only occur if neighbors litigate.
. Lack of Reclaimed Water
Since quality landscaping and lawn maintenance is an important characteristic of
Coachman Ridge, the inability of residents to get reclaimed water is an issue.
Having to rely on potable water for lawn maintenance is expensive and is limiting
due to the restriction on the number of days one can water, Residents believe as
the drought continues or if water costs rise, they will not be able to maintain
their property to meet neighborhood standards.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following goals and objectives were developed by the residents to enhance
the positive aspects of Coachman Ridge and minimize its weaknesses. They define
the neighborhood's vision and provide the framework for neighborhood efforts to
maintain Coachman Ridge as a desirable neighborhood. The goals and objectives
also provide strategies for working with the City of Clearwater and other agencies
to improve the quality of life in the Coachman Ridge neighborhood.
1. Neighborhood Location
Goal 1
To maintain the positive aspects associated with the location
of the Coachman Ridge neighborhood and preserve Coachman
Ridge as a prime location for family living.
Objective 1.1
Maintain family character of Coachman Ridge Park.
Objective 1.2
Work with the City of Clearwater to have better enforcement
of park rules at Coachman Ridge Park.
2. Neighborhood Character
Goal 2
To maintain the existing outward and interior character and
identity of the Coachman Ridge neighborhood so that it
remains a desirable place in which to live.
Objective 2.1
Maintain and improve landscaping on public and private
property.
Objective 2.2
Maintain unified landscaping at neighborhood entrances and at
the Stag Run cul-de-sac.
Objective 2.3
Pursue obtaining landscaping easements from property owners
located at neighborhood entrances so that the Homeowners
Association can continue to provide landscaping at subdivision
entryways.
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Objective 2.4
Objective 2.5
Objective 2.6
Objective 2.7
Objective 2.8
Objective 2.9
Encourage the planting of flowering trees on private property
within the neighborhood, as well as in the public rights-of-way.
Encourage a high standard of property and building
maintenance,
Maintain underground utilities.
Building additions, alterations and new structures should be
sensitive to the existing established scale, design and
architectural character of the neighborhood.
Encourage compliance with deed restrictions.
Prohibit the parking of boats, recreational vehicles, trailers,
trucks, or other commercial vehicles, other than those present
on business, unless parked inside garages and concealed from
public view.
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Goal 3
Objective 3.1
Objective 3.2
Objective 3.3
Objective 3.4
To continue to support the City of Clearwater Crime Watch
program through the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Watch.
Improve communication among Crime Watch block captains.
Develop a strategy to prevent breakdowns in communication
chains.
Educate Coachman Ridge residents regarding crime prevention
and potential neighborhood cri me.
Work with the City of Clearwater to have increased police
patrols within Coachman Ridge.
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4. Infrastructure
Goal 4
Objective 4.1
Objective 4.2
Objective 4.3
Objective 4.4
Objective 4.5
Objective 4.6
5. Property Values
Goal 5
Objective 5.1
Objective 5.2
To maintain and improve neighborhood infrastructure as
needed.
Ensure the permanent closure of the Stag Run cul-de-sac.
Maintain sidewalks in a safe and attractive appearance. Work
with the Clearwater Public Works Administration so that
sidewalk replacements are of the same or similar material as
existing sidewalks.
Properly maintain Channel F of Alligator Creek to ensure
adequate water flow and maintain a safe and attractive
appearance.
Work with the City representative from the Public Works
Administration to maintain proper street lighting and secure
the timely repair of any non-working streetlights.
Investigate the possibility of placing above ground
communication facilities underground.
Maintain neighborhood street pavements In a safe and
attractive condition.
To preserve and enhance the Coachman Ridge neighborhood to
ensure continued increases in property values.
Implement the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District as
a means of maintaining and improving property values.
Enforce deed restrictions so that property values are
protected.
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6. Possible Impacts of New Community Sports Complex
Goal 6
Objective 6.1
Objective 6.2
Objective 6.3
Objective 6.4
Objective 6.5
Objective 6.6
Objective 6.7
To minimize any negative impacts associated with the
construction and operation of the new community sports
complex.
The City should replace any recreation facilities eliminated as
a result of the construction of the new community sports
complex. Replacement facilities should be constructed in close
proximity to the complex site so that neighborhood recreation
needs will continue to be met in a close and convenient location.
The City, Pinellas County, State of Florida and CSX should
implement recommendations of the new community sports
complex traffic study regarding improvements to the
intersection of Old Coachman Road and N.E. Coachman Road.
Secure neighborhood input into any discussion and decision
made regarding improving Old Coachman Road and/or N,E.
Coachman Road from two (2) lane roadways to four (4) lane
roadways.
Increase police protection in the neighborhood when complex
is in use.
Keep the neighborhood free and clear of litter associated with
events at the new complex.
Prohibit event parking within the neighborhood on private
property.
The neighborhood should consider joining the "Adopt a
Street" program if needed to keep Old Coachman Road and
N.E. Coachman Road clean and free of litter.
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7. Neighborhood Perimeter
Goal 7
Objective 7.1
Objective 7.2
Objective 7.3
Objective 7.4
Objectives 7.5
To improve the appearance and public safety of the perimeter
of the Coachman Ridge neighborhood.
Erect a new uniform wall around the perimeter of the
neighborhood. Investigate the possibility of grants to fund
the construction of such wall.
Maintain communication with Florida Power, Pinellas County and
the State of Florida regarding maintenance of their respective
rights-of-way. Work with these entities to remove
unsightly/overgrown plantings on their property.
Continue working to obtain the installation of sidewalks along
Old Coachman Road and N.E. Coachman Road adjacent to the
Coachman Ridge neighborhood.
Work with Florida Power to ensure the Florida Power Trai I is
constructed on the most easterly portion of the Florida Power
right-of-way and that it does not negatively impact the
neighborhood.
Encourage the City to acquire the property located on the
southeast corner of Old Coachman Road and N.E. Coachman
Road and incorporate it into the Coachman Ridge Park,
8. Traffic and Parking
Goal 8
Objective 8.1
To provide for safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian
traffic within the Coachman Ridge neighborhood.
Improve traffic flow and safety at the N.E. Coachman Road
and Old Coachman Road intersection by installing left turn
lanes with signalized turning arrows,
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Objective 8.2
Objective 8.3
Objective 8.4
Objective 8.5
Improve traffic flow and safety at the EI Tair Trail and N. E.
Coachman Road intersection. Research the feasibility of
installing a right turn lane from N.E. Coachman west into EI
Tair Trail.
Improve sidewalk access and pedestrian life by working with
the City to enforce regulations prohibiting the parking of
vehicles across sidewalks.
Improve traffic flow within the subdivision. Consider options
such as requesting homeowners to stagger on-street parking
and requesting the City to prohibit parking on the Stag Run
cul-de-sac.
Maintain the aesthetics of property and landscaping by
prohibiting vehicles from parking on landscaped areas
throughout the entire neighborhood.
9. Voluntary Homeowners Association
Goal 9
Objective 9.1
Objective 9.2
Objective 9.3
To improve neighborhood involvement in the Coachman Ridge
Homeowners Association.
Increase social activities sponsored by the Coachman Ridge
Homeowners Association.
Gain lOac;.'o voluntary membership In the Coachman Ridge
Homeowners Association.
Investigate changing the Coachman Ridge Homeowners
Association from a voluntary to a mandatory association.
10. Property Maintenance
GoaliO
To improve neighborhood aesthetics in order to ensure an
attractive neighborhood appearance.
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Objective 10.1
Objective 10.2
Objective 10.3
Objective 10.4
Objective 10.5
Objective 10.6
11. Reclaimed Water
Goal 11
Objective 11.1
Property owners should replace dead trees, shrubs and lawns in
a timely manner.
Educate residents regarding City property maintenance
regulations including the requirement that roofs be mildew-
free.
Educate residents regarding water conservation landscaping
techniques such as xeriscaping.
Improve maintenance of retention ponds.
Provide education regarding on-site erosion control for
residents living on Channel F of Alligator Creek.
Educate residents about proper fruit tree maintenance.
To make reclaimed water available to the Coachman Ridge
neighborhood.
Expedite the installation of reclaimed water In the
neighborhood.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
In order to implement goals and objectives identified by the neighborhood, the
following development standards shall be applied in the Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The overlay district shall be
designated on the City's zoning atlas and the following provisions shall be adopted
in the City's Community Development Code.
Development Standards
. Permitted Uses. Single-family dwellings and community residential homes
with up to six residents shall be permitted uses. Utility and infrastructure
uses may only be permitted if critical to maintain current levels of service
or enhance service. The siting and screening of such infrastructure/utility
installations shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department.
Any application submitted for residential infill shall be reviewed for
consistency with the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan.
. Lot Sizes. A minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet shall apply to any
property located in a Low Density Residential (LDR) zoning district. A
minimum lot size of 9000 square feet and a minimum lot width of eight (80)
feet shall apply to any property located in the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) zoning district.
. Setbacks. The existing setbacks shall continue to apply to property located
in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zoning district. The following setbacks
shall apply to property located in the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) zoning district:
o Front:
o Side:
o Rear:
o Corner Side Yard Setback:
25 feet
7 feet
10 feet
20 feet
. Off-Street Parking. The minimum off-street parking requirement shall be
an attached two-car garage.
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. Driveway Materia/s. Asphalt, gravel, shell and other similar paving materials
shall be prohibited.
. Parking on Landscaped Areas. The parking of any type of vehicle, trailer
boat or any other similar vehicle shall be prohibited on any landscaped area.
. Vehicles Required to Be Parked in Garages. The following vehicles shall only
be kept on property if parked inside garages and concealed from public
view: boats, personal watercrafts, recreational vehicles, trailers,
commercial vehicles, race cars, dune buggies, farm equipment, go karts,
A TVs, or other similar vehicles. This provision shall not prevent the
cleaning and unloading of these types of vehicles provided such activity is
fully completed within six (6) hours and provided such activity does not
occur at the same property more than two times per month.
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o Fences shall be prohibited between the front building line and the front
property line and between the side building line and any property line
adjacent to a street right-of-way line on property located in a Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) zoning district.
o Non-opaque fences, not exceeding three (3) feet in height, shall be
permitted between the front building line and the front property line
and between the side building line and any property line adjacent to a
street right-of-way line on property located in a Low Density Residential
(LDR) zoning district provided the fence design and materials are
compatible with the architectural design of the home.
o Chain link fences shall be prohibited throughout the neighborhood.
. Screening Requirements. Trash containers, oil tanks, gas tanks, soft water
tanks and other similar equipment shall be concealed from public view
behind the building line. Screening may be accomplished through
landscaping and/or fences.
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Any existing legally permitted use, lot size, setback, off-street parking, driveway,
or fence that does not comply with the development standards set forth in the
overlay district will be considered a legal nonconforming use and may continue to
exist and be maintained as legally permitted. Any vehicle parked in violation of
the standards established by the overlay district (parked on landscaped areas or
specific vehicles parked outside of a garage) and any trash container or other
equipment not screened as required by the overlay district shall not be considered
a legal nonconforming use and must comply with the overlay district requirements.
Neighborhood Actions
Enforcement of Overlay Standards
Pursuant to Section 4-608 of the Clearwater Community Development Code,
neighborhoods participating in the NCOD must become a partner with the City to
implement the NCOD provisions. Neighborhoods are required to:
. Educate neighborhood property owners of NCOD requirements at least two
times a year through neighborhood association meetings and mailings or any
other methods approved by the Community Development Coordinator; and
. Provide the initial means of enforcement for any violation of the
requirements of the overlay district. If compliance cannot be gained by the
neighborhood, the City shall commence code enforcement efforts.
In order to meet the education requirement, the Coachman Ridge Homeowners
Association will provide information regarding the NCOD at the annual
homeowners association meeting and in at least one issue of the Association
newsletter. Upon initial adoption of the Plan, one copy of the Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Plan will be provided to each household in the neighborhood and to
new owners as properties transfer.
The Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association shall also be responsible for
providing the initial means of enforcement of the development standards created
by the NCOD, In the event a violation of the Coachman Ridge NCOD
development standards occurs, the Homeowners Association shall use the
following procedures to gain compliance. Even though individual situations may
. differ and require some deviations, the usual procedures shall be as follows:
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. . If a violation is identified, a correction notice i.e. door hanger, post card or
letter shall be left on the property identifying the violation and noting that
a re-inspection will be conducted in ten (10) days to determine if compliance
has been achieved;
. If in that time period compliance is not achieved, a code violation letter will
be issued giving a specific amount of time to comply, but in no case more
than ten (10) days; and
. If compliance is not gained after the time period allotted in the code
violation letter, the violation shall be reported to the City of Clearwater
Community Response Team for immediate action.
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The development standards implemented in the Coachman Ridge NCOD shall be in
effect as long as the Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association provides the
required neighborhood education and enforcement. In the event the Association
does not perform its required function, a rezoning would be initiated by the City
to eliminate the Coachman Ridge Overlay District.
If the neighborhood wants to make amendments to the overlay requirements or if
the neighborhood decides it no longer wants to participate in the NCOD, the City
will process a request to amend or remove the Coachman Ridge NCOD by a petition
of owners of 60% of the real property within the NCOD. In the event the
provisions of the Coachman Ridge Overlay District results in sustained
extraordinary increases in the level of service provided by the City of Clearwater,
the City and the neighborhood will need to evaluate the provisions of the NCOD
and determine the most appropriate means of providing this increased level of
service or if the service should be continued.
Implementation of Other Plan Ob iectives
In addition to education and enforcement, the Coachman Ridge Homeowners
Association shall pursue activities to meet the goals and objectives established in
this Plan. The following actions should address many of the objectives requiring
neighborhood action,
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. The Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association shall create neighborhood
liaisons with the public agencies responsible for maintaining parks, utilities,
infrastructure and overall neighborhood quality of life.
o Appoint a resident to serve as the neighborhood liaison with the
City of Clearwater to provide accurate communication to the
Coachman Ridge neighborhood on City programs and projects,
including but not limited to, parks and recreation, community
sports complex, sidewalk maintenance, code enforcement, "Adopt
a Street" program, and neighborhood services.
o Work with Florida Power and Pinellas County to maintain accurate
information on the status of the Florida Power Trail project.
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o Appoint a resident to serve as the neighborhood liaison with the
utility, cable and telephone companies so that the neighborhood is
aware of any work to be done in the Coachman Ridge
neighborhood, as well as the actual companies that will perform
the work. The liaison should also work with these companies to
minimize any inconveniences construction may cause to the
neighborhood,
o Appoint a resident to work with public and private agencies on
traffic issues relating to Old Coachman Road and N. E. Coachman
Road.
. Create and maintain ongoing neighborhood education programs to provide
information to residents on issues such as general property maintenance,
landscaping, fruit tree maintenance, retention pond maintenance, and
xeriscaping. Speakers from the City of Clearwater and Pinellas County
Cooperative Extension Services could provide residents with information on
these types of topics.
. Continue to increase neighborhood involvement In the Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Watch.
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o Members of the Neighborhood Watch should work with the
Clearwater Police Department and Neighborhood Services to
develop ways to improve communication between block captains
and residents.
o Participate in annual Citywide Crime Watch event sponsored by
the Clearwater Police Department.
. Pursue increased neighborhood involvement through active community
building by the Homeowners Association.
o Increase resident participation in yearly membership drives
through neighborhood events and activities such as a NCOD kick-
off party.
o Create and hold at least two neighborhood events per year such as
neighborhood garage sales, block parties, holiday gatherings,
educational programs, and neighborhood volunteer projects.
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o Participate in Citywide events created to benefit Clearwater's
neighborhoods such as Neighborhoods Week and volunteer
neighborhood improvement projects.
o Participate in code enforcement education and ride-around
program with the City of Clearwater Community Response Team to
educate residents about code compliance.
o Distribute neighborhood directory to all new residents.
. Establish special project committee to research possible neighborhood
solutions to erecting a unified wall around the perimeter of the
neighborhood.
. Establish special project committee to research obtaining landscaping
easements from properties located at neighborhood entryways.
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. Establish special project committee to research ways to minimize erosion
along Channel F of Alligator Creek and determine the availability of any
grants to fund improvements.
. Establish committee to initiate evaluation of the Plan and the NCOD
development standards every two years after adoption and prepare a
written report to present to the Planning Department, City Manager and
City Commission.
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CONCLUSION
The development of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan is evidence of the
neighborhood's desire to maintain existing neighborhood standards and quality of
life. This special area plan provides the basis for the implementation of the
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District in the Clearwater
Community Development Code. The development regulations set forth in this
document will protect the existing neighborhood character and should ensure that
redevelopment is consistent with that character. Many issues identified in the
Plan require neighborhood involvement and action and cannot be addressed
through development regulations; therefore, neighborhood organization and
participation is key to the implementation of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood
Plan.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX 1
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Planning Process
October 25. 2000
Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association met with the Planning Department to
review NCOD planning schedule.
October - January
Coachman Ridge Homeowners Association worked with neighbors to select people
to serve as members of the Neighborhood Conservation Study Committee for the
Coachman Ridge neighborhood.
November 27. 2000
City Manager submitted written recommendation to City of Clearwater Commission
to proceed with the Neighborhood Conservation District designation process for
Coachman Ridge.
January 2001
City Commission appointed the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation
District study committee and approved the petition to commence the NCOD
designation process at its January 18, 2001 meeting.
January - May 2001
City Manager initiated a 90-day special area planning process for Coachman Ridge.
Study committee held required four public meetings within 90-day period. An
additional meeting was held in May for neighborhood review of final draft plan.
Study Committee Meetings - All Meetings held at the Municipal Services Building
The Coachman Ridge NCOD Study Committee met with City staff before each
public meeting to review material to be discussed at the public meetings. Study
committee members met with various City departments and were trained in
meeting facilitation, neighborhood communication building, and the overall
importance of developing a long-range neighborhood plan for Coachman Ridge.
Coachman Ridge Study Committee meetings were held January 22; February 7 and
15; March 5; April 2; and May 9,2001.
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Public Meetings - All Meetings Held at Coachman Fundamental Middle School
Five (5) public meetings were held to work with residents to develop the Coachman
Ridge Neighborhood Plan. Residents determined neighborhood strengths and
weaknesses, developed neighborhood goals and objectives, and determined
development standards to be implemented in the NCOD. Neighborhood
responsibilities and actions were also discussed.
February 22, 2001
. Residents worked in small groups to develop neighborhood strengths
and weaknesses. Residents ranked most important neighborhood
issues.
March 12, 2001
. Residents developed neighborhood goals and objectives derived from
the strengths and weaknesses.
April 5, 2001
. City staff presented draft goals and objectives. Residents reviewed
and revised draft goals and objectives in a large group setting,
. discussing each item,
April16, 2001
. City staff presented comparison of Coachman Ridge deed restrictions
and existing city code requirements. City staff and residents
determined development standards to be included in the NCOD that
would implement neighborhood goals and objectives.
May 21, 2001
. Neighborhood meeting held to review final Coachman Ridge
Neighborhood Plan. Plan was distributed to all residents prior to the
meeting for review.
June 2001
Planning Department staff prepared all information and notices related to the
approval of the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan, the NCOD rezoning and code
amendments.
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July 17. 2001
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan, rezoning and text amendments reviewed by
the City of Clearwater Community Development Board (CD B).
August 16. 2001
Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan approved by Resolution No. 01-23 by the
Clearwater City Commission, The Coachman Ridge NCOD rezoning and
development standards were approved on first reading pursuant to Ordinance
Numbers 6824-01 and 6825-01.
September 6. 2001
The Clearwater City Commission adopted Ordinance Numbers 6824-01 and 6825-
01 establishing the Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
and development standards. The effective date of the ordinances was September
17, 2001.
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APPENDIX 2
Strengths and VVeaknesses
At the February 22, 2001 public neighborhood meeting, the Coachman Ridge
residents identified strengths and weaknesses associated with the neighborhood.
Please find below a listing of all of the comments made by the group. Each
participating residents was asked to choose three issues they considered to be
the top priority strengths and top priority weaknesses. The "dots" to the right of
some of the issues indicate the number of priority votes the issue received.
Strengths
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1. Location in City/ Great location/convenient (16 dots)
2. Low crime rate/safe neighborhood/secure / Safe and quiet (14 dots)
3. Large trees/mature/maintained landscaping (11 dots)
4. Increasing/stable property values/good property value (8 dots)
5. Cul-de-sac @ end of Stag Run/closing of Stag Run (8 dots)
6. Deed restricted (5 dots)
7. Low traffic (4 dots)
8. Newsletter (3 dots)
9. Good/well used sidewalks/good amenities for walking (3 dots)
10, Underground utility lines (3 dots)
11. Close to Florida Power Trail (2 dots)
12. Nice place to raise family (2 dots)
13. Well-kept property maintenance /Overall maintenance/property pride (2
dots)
14. Good homeowners association (caring/voluntary/active/effective) (1 dot)
15. Sense of community (1 dot)
16. Good drainage/no flooding (mountain living) (1 dot)
17. Elevation of ridge (1 dot)
18. Alert neighbors - safety (1 dot)
19. Varied architectural style
20.Quality of sidewalks (good)
21. Next to city park
22.Phillies
23. The people
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24.Responsive police department / Quick 911 response time
25.Neighborhood garage sale (3rd_4th week of March)
26.Nearby park
27.Slow speeds on streets/not so straight streets/ Quiet (low traffic-cut-
through)
28.Inter-generational/ Age diversity (this was listed twice)
29. Dead end streets
30. Well landscaped
31. Surrounded by caring neighbors
32.0ff-street parking
33. Well kept building structure
34.Easy road access
35,Homeowners Association
36.Apartments lead to homeowners
37.Nearby walk path to park - Frisbee golf/Coachman park; Long Center,
Hammock Park
38.Produce stand
39.Minor disturbance from train is actually nice
40.Active crime watch
41.01d Coachman and N.E. Coachman are 2-lanes
42.Pets are contained
43.Stability of neighborhood
44.Convenient location/work/ church/school/ shopping
45.Low turnover rate of residences
46.Unique look to houses - no cookie cutter
47,Existing road layout - keeps speed low- cars slow at curves
48,Good drainage
49.Friendly people
50. Every place is well kept
51. People pick up after dogs
52. Sidewalks/lighting
53.0utstanding neighborhood watch program
54,Closing of Stag run from Wal-Mart
55.Great neighborhood association
56.Noise of train is pleasant
57.Minimum lot size in deed restrictions
58. Square footage of houses
59. Pride in property
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60.Park and bike spur is amenity
61. Many nice trees
62.Renovation worthwhile
Weaknesses
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1. Phillies, traffic, 590 and Old Coachman can not handle volume / Potential
for Phillies Stadium relocation - increased traffic/congestion; crime; noise;
property values/ Activities at new Phillies Stadium when not being used for
baseball/traffic and noise (15 dots)
2. Perimeter - lack of uniformity/walls/fences; lack of maintenance/590
entrance, lack of quality fence (no unified fence)/ Condition of perimeter
fencing/ Unsightly vegetation around perimeter (14 dots)
3. Corner of NE and Old Coachman unsafe, traffic problem/ Increased traffic
at intersection of Old Coachman and N.E. Coachman (8 dots)
4. Don't have mandatory dues (8 dots)
5. Dirty roofs/rust on homes/sidewalks/paint conditions/ Lack of proper
maintenance (8 dots)
6. No reclaimed water (6 dots)
7. Dangerous intersection at EI Tair and N.E. Coachman (4 dots)
8. Yard maintenance / Lets grass die (4 dots)
9. Pinellas Trail - on our side; increased crime/more access to neighborhood;
no input; why is it there? (4 dots)
10. Oversized vehicles (vehicles that don't fit in garage) conversion vans (3
dots)
11. Ineffective enforcement of deed restrictions (2 dots)
12. On street parking hazardous (2 dots)
13. Hard to exit neighborhood from EI Tair; Farrier; and Wetherington (1 dot)
14. Fences - aesthetic and maintenance issues (1 dot)
15. Lack of neighborhood socialization (1 dot)
16. Single-family house used as multi-family house (1 dot)
17. Barking dogs/pet control problems (1 dot)
18. Power lines too close (effects property values) (1 dot)
19. No turn signal at Old Coachman and N.E. Coachman (1 dot)
20.Streets need paving (1 dot)
21. Motorized scooters
22.Teenage car stereos
23.Cars parked on street (aesthetic and safety concerns)
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24.Barking dogs
25.Noise of train
26.Parking across sidewalks
27.Lack of recreational area within neighborhood
28.Narrow streets
29.No sidewalk on neighborhood side to Wal-Mart or to school
30.Lack of maintenance/litter control on State Road 590 and Old Coachman
31. Aging housing stock starting to see structural problems
32.Safety issue related to pond at Old Coachman/N.E. Coachman
33. Overgrown/ dead landscapi ng
34.Inadequate regional transportation system
35.Lack of concrete/brick wall around neighborhood
36.No trick or treating in neighborhood (black porches)
37.Lack of maintenance of pond/creeks
38.Streets too narrow
39.Substandard entranceways
40.Next to N.E. Coachman (590) high traffic high speed
41. Need right turn lane onto El Trail headed west on 590
42.Commercial vehicles
43. Traffic control with Wal-Mart
44,Mopeds, dirtbikes driven by unlicensed youth
45.Florida Power Trail - east side has safety buffer, close to property risk for
burglars, trash, etc.
46.Potato plants/vines along park
47.Status of retention ponds
48. Use of stockade fences
49.Poorly paved roads
50. Issues of home offices/businesses
51. Roofing - keeping clean quality of roof replacements
52,Lack of attendance at neighborhood association meetings
53.Increase lighting, islands
54.Fees (city weakness) and fire tax
55.Phillies- year round events/noise pollution
56.Rental properties (do not take care of property)
57. Properties without landscaping
58.Fruit tree maintenance (fruit rats)
59.Location of house numbers is not uniform
60.Yard maintenance - lets tree overgrow; general decline
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61. Un-maintained fences sometimes maintained by neighbors not owners
62.No plans for reclaimed water - high water prices; water use currently
limited; hard to maintain yards
63.Poor property maintenance
64.Perimeter sidewalks not present - not safe
65.Noise - from US 19; airplanes; N.E. Coachman
66,Multi family living in single family homes
67,Late night "parking" on Stage Run cul-de-sac - litter
68.No maintenance standards for drainage ponds
69.Sidewalk maintenance
70.24 hour Wal-Mart - traffic, noise
71. Low hanging trees on sidewalk
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APPENDIX 3
Selected City Code Requirements Addressing Issues Raised
by Coachman Ridge Residents
Animal Control - Violations should be reported to the Police Department at
562 -4242"
· Animal Trespassing. No person while in control of any animal whether by
leash or other manner shall allow such animal to trespass upon property of
another [Section 8.34].
· Running at Large. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns harbors,
keeps or maintain any pet including dogs to permit such animal to wander on
the public streets or on the property of another [Section 8.33].
Garage Sales - No permit required"
· Number of Sales Permitted. Garage, yard or estate sales are permitted no
more than two times per property within one year and no longer than three
days each [Section 3-2103(A)(6)].
· Garage Sale Signs- One garage and yard sale sign of no more than four
square feet of total sign face area located on the parcel of land where the
garage or yard sale is to be conducted only on the date or dates on which
the garage or yard sale is conducted. In addition, no more than two
directional signs of no more than four square feet of total sign face area
per sign related to a garage or yard sale which are located on privately
owned parcels of land other than the parcel of land where the garage or
yard sale is to be conducted only on the date or dates on which the garage
or yard sale is conducted [Section3-1805 (H)].
Parking - Violations should be reported to the Police Department at 562-
4242.
· Obstructing Driveway and Sidewalks. No motor vehicle shall be parked so
that any portion of it blocks or obstructs any public or private drive,
driveway or sidewalk [Section 30,041(1)(b)].
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. · General Parking ReQuirement. It shall be unlawful for any person to stand
or park a motor vehicle in a street other than parallel with the edge of the
street headed in the direction of traffic, and with the curbside wheels of
the vehicle within 12 inches of the edge of the street [Section 30.041(1)].
Portable Storage Units - Violations should be reported to the Community
Response Team at 562-4720 or 562-4721.
· Permitted Location. Duration and Size. Portable storage units may be
located in a required setback for a period four days, not more than four
times a year. Such units shall not exceed eight feet in height, eight feet in
width and sixteen feet in length and shall not be located in a manner to
impair a motor vehicle operator's view of motor vehicles, bicycles or
pedestrians upon entering or exiting a right-of-way [Sections 3-2103(A)(6)
and 3-2103(B)(3)].
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Property Maintenance Requirements - Violations should be reported to the
Community Response Team at 562-4720 or 562-4721.
· Maintenance of Exterior Surfaces. All building walls shall be maintained in
a secure and attractive manner. All defective structural and decorative
elements of any building wall shall be repaired or replaced in a workmanlike
manner to match as closely as possible the original materials and
construction of the building. All exterior surfaces shall be free of:
1. Mildew;
2. Rust;
3. Loose material, including peeling paint; and
4. Patching, painting or resurfacing shall be accomplished to
match the existing or adjacent surfaces as to materials, color,
bond and joining [Section 3-1502(B)].
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· Roof Maintenance. Roofs shall be maintained in a clean, mildew-free
condition and kept free of trash, loose shingles and debris or any other
element, including grass or weeds, which is not a permanent part of the
building or a functional element of its mechanical or electrical system
[Section 3-1502(D)(3)].
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· Exterior Storage and Display for Residential Properties. Outdoor storage
is prohibited nor may goods and materials be stored in any manner which is
visible from the public right-of-way or from abutting properties [Section 3-
1502(G)(1)].
· Landscaping ReQuirement. Any portion of a lot not covered by building or
structure or otherwise devoted to parking, a service drive or a walkway
shall be landscaped with grass or other appropriate ground cover and shall
be maintained in a neat and orderly manner [Section 3-1502(H)(2)].
· Landscaping Maintenance. All landscape materials, including turf, shrubs,
and trees whether required or optional, shall be maintained in a healthy live
condition so as to present a neat and attractive appearance and so as to
discourage the accumulation of trash or debris and/or infestation by pest
[Section 3-1502(H)(3)].
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· Landscaping Encroaching the Right-of-Way. No yard, landscape area or
growth of landscape material shall encroach upon the public right-of-way so
as to hinder safe and convenient vehicular or pedestrian movement in the
public right-of-way [Section 3-1502(H)(4)].
· Sight Visibility Triangle, To minimize traffic hazards at street or driveway
intersections, no structure or landscaping may be installed which will
obstruct views at a level between 30 inches above grade and eight feet
above grade within the sight distance triangle [Section 3-904(A)].
· Public Rights-of-Way and Sidewalks. Public rights-of-way and sidewalks
adjoining an improved parcel of land which, because of its location and
character, is used as if it were appurtenant to or an extension of the parcel
of land shall be maintained in a safe and clean condition by the owner of the
parcel of land. The owner shall, at a minimum, keep such rights-of-way and
sidewalks clear of litter, trash, debris, equipment, weeds, trees, shrubs and
other vegetation and refuse and provide a height clearance of at least eight
feet from the sidewalk pavement measured vertically from the pavement
surface, unless an exception has been granted by the urban
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forester for protected trees. All unpaved areas shall be landscaped with
grass or other ground cover and such areas shall be regularly mowed or
otherwise maintained in a neat and attractive condition [Section 3-
1502(K)(1)].
. Conditions that Constitute a Nuisance. The existence of any of the
following specific conditions or conduct is hereby declared to constitute a
public nuisance: Any accumulation of weeds, debris, trash, garden trash,
junk, untended growth of vegetation, or undergrowth of dead or living
vegetation or untended and/or unfenced swimming pools, or hazardous trees
upon any property to the extent and manner that such property contains or
is likely to contain rodents, reptiles or other vermin, or furnishes a
breeding place for flies, mosquitoes, or wood-destroying insects, or
otherwise threatens the public health, safety or welfare [Section 3-
1503(B)(2)].
· Additional Conditions that Constitute a Nuisance. The existence of any of
the following specific conditions or conduct is hereby declared to
constitute a public nuisance: Excessive growth or accumulation of weeds,
grass, undergrowth or other similar plant materials, reaching a height of
more than 12 inches, or the accumulation of debris upon property within the
City of Clearwater [Section 3-1503(B)(7)].
Tree Removal - Contact the Planning Department for questions regarding tree
removal permits at 562-4746,
· Permit Required. No person may remove or cause to be removed any
protected tree or any palm with a ten-foot clear and straight trunk without
first having procured a permit [Section 3-1205(5)(A)].
· Protected Tree. A protected tree is any nonhazardous tree other than a
prohibited tree of four inches diameter breast height or greater.
Diameter breast height means a measurement of mature trees and is
measured at a height of four and one-half feet above the ground or soil
level [Section 8-102].
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