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07/07/1952 ",.':~: <.'. . :1".;'''' ; ~.: "'.. :: ~ ' . . . f";';;,<ij.;,;j;C'""". ~ .':;~~':/'{>~!~.:~~';"~!., ,'. ...', .. . .' ., .," :,1 I v-) .;..i.'">>'~. ~ ....."...:.~I " I '- V j 1 j " j . , 1 i j I i ; 1 :f 1 1 1 ! ! 1 ~ l ,j l ,~ , .1 . i . 1 I t . I i I . ! .' \ "'\ , .c " ."j ."1 ..:<;-::,,,::;'~,,;'<:;";' .:(1 . ~, . ,.,' \'4~,~g;;;;g/;. __~ ~~:~:~: /).. :':~ / ~::"./:'.)~>J" ;f".','-' j..t.\<'....-,::'l;;i,:.:f~~;o'~}..I.. ":{l:..t~! . . '~U(';.V: ?,<i~;;;))\,W{W~!!{~l:l ~~; . ;~t; ~1(' . '~ .; CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, July 7, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: . ' . . , ..,' '" /. ';;';;:;;2WCi"',S;,"';"" '\C;;t:,:.:..tj~I:i _1 ~ I f'" ".', ..... lf~';;,:i'~i!" ;. t,:.':'\:::,::::,~ ,", . : ' ',:'/.l '. I.' , . . .1. Herbert M. Brown Garland D. Lynn Herbert M. Blanton Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner I . I . I Also present were: G. B. 'Weimer Chas. M. Phillips G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Acting City Manager. City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. On a motion by Commissioner Blanton, which was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of June 2nd and June 16th and the special meetin~s of June 9th and June 24th were approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading was dispensed with. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 620 be reconsidered by the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn., Commissioner Blanton objected to the reconsideration o~ the Ordinance, stating that the Commission after complete investigation had acted upon the matter and that to reopen it at this time would be establishing an undesirable precedent. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Lynn, Russell and Crown voted "Aye" and Commissioners Blanton and Brown voted "No". Motion carried. The Acting City Manager presented a report on the check of the petitions favoring Mr. Frank Pnotiadis' request to open a restaurant-bar on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and cited the percentage of signatures within the affected area. Mr. Finch, attorney for Mr. Photiadis, addressed the Commission in favor of Ordinance 620. Mr. George W. Smith, Mr. H. H. Baskin, Jr., Mrs. J. D. Williams and Dr. H. W. Blackburn addressed the Commission in opposition to the Ordinance. The City Attorney read Ordinance 620. Commissioner Lynn moved that Ordinance 620 be adopted on its first reading. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Grown. Commissioner Blanton offered an amendment providing for a referendum on the Ordinance. The Mayor also urged that a referendum be held. The amendment was not accepted. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Lynn, Crown and Russell voted "Aye" and Commissioners Blanton and Brown voted "No". Motion carried. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 620 be considered on the~cond reading by title only by unanimous consent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 620 be adopted on the second reading by title only. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Lynn. Russell and Crown voted "Aye" and Commissioners Blanton and Brown voted "Non. Motion carried. The Acting City Manager presented a request from the Shell Oil Company to construct a filling station on Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A, Boulevard Pines, located at 1549 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. He also read the report from the Zoning Board which recommended granting the request and the Engineer's report. Commissioner Blanton moved that the Commission authorize the issuing of the permit ~or this filling station provided that the applicant comply with all the requirements and regula- tions of the City Engineer as given in his report which complies with the recom- mendation of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. The Mayor introduced Mr. C. A. Peterson, County Director of Public Works, who presented a sketch bno~ng the route of the proposed secondary highway Which would originate in Gulfport, come through Belleair, Clearwater and Dunedin. Mr. Peterson explained that there was $130,000.00 allocated in the present State Road Department budget this year for continuing the project from the intersection of Indian Rocks Road with Belleview Boulevard, curving it through the Belleair Golf Course to con- nect with D Street, then on D Street through Block 10. Belleair to Lakeview Avenue, then through the Plumb property to connect with the present south terminus of Myrtle Avenue. Mr. Peterson reported that the County would like the City to obtain the necessary ao root right-or-way along this route to Cleveland Street. Commissioner Blanton moved that the City authorize the acquiring of the right-of-way from the present end of Myrtle Avenue through the Plumb property to D Street and west on D Street to the west city limits and that we also instruct the City Engineer to work with the County Engineers to survey off that map the north route of Myrtle Avenue Extension north and northeast from Drew Street to connect with Milwaukee Avenue on the north and that the City Manager be authorized to employ a Right-of-Way Agent to obtain the right-of-way and to empower the Right-ot-Way Agent to proceed to obtain righ~-of.way of North Myrtle Avenue from Drew Street to Seminole Street in connection with the work on the south end of Myrtle Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids were received for the construction or a sidewalk on the east side of Myrtle Avenue from Cleveland Street to Jerfords Street. The bids were read as follows: R. M. Thompson Co., Clearwater '7.150.00 Paul Giuliani. Tarpon Springs 8.723.00 w. H. Ar-mston Co., Dunedin 7,020.00 Burton-Walker Co., Plant City 6,786.00 " fh.e OitYo~~ag6r recommended accepting the low bid of Burton.Walke~ Company, at 16.786.00~ Commissioner Crown moved ~ba~ ~be low bid be accep~ed. ,: Mo~ion vas . .:,....'\ I ,. \~ .;' ',.~j}~,ii~~; .' <, .~... ,~: ,:i 7 / ..:~. , f,,'vt:i;titlltt', II:c,::';~~~*,c ' ~: :. . '., .:_' ~.:: ,'. : '. '-', .;. .. :,:.. r.. 1;">~)~1~;~;;\ 1~:;l-~{{[t~~~fA I ,- '"'''' ~ ' . [1ltll/; t,: .... . ...~.. ,:.:-..., .'. ,~.....~.~ :,-, .t., \,.,;,.-..,!j.:,,;; I~i~; ".' ....It... ;, ,'.~., ."1;f.,~ _. ,~'. ~ .'~'i;iiff~r".''';'''o:, .., 1.'....,,,.;,\,,../.,.,,.,,,("1 ':,i'+;r:i{~\~~::i;Y"I"J' . :':, . ,';: .~.,~':..~: ; 'f ,I , ~ <' ).,' , ",' ' '~.~,.'.~.>: ' . -, ~ i I ~ ': '_: . '. .....'.' . ~" ~ '.\ ".... .~Jr , " I l I I i 1 I 'j 1 1 . 1 i , ~ .} 'j 1 I .j I 1 1 1 I . . 1 . .1,..... ',',",. .:. ,:~l " I i , I ::..;;':1 .., .:.. . , . ,~ '" .., '. ..... ,~ . , .J:~' . " . , ~ " . .'" ~ ..~'.. ~..,~:. ...::: ~~'< '~_ ~.hh ;:.;... .:.:~ 'i." :. -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was reported by the City Manager that four bids had been received for paving of Prospect Avenue from Cleveland Street to Laura Street and'Laura Street from Myrtle to Booth Avenue. The bids were read as follows: w. H. Armston Co., Dunedin Paul Giuliani, Tarpon Springs Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater Burton-Walker Co., Plant City $7,.378.16 8,822.60 7,669.92 7,950.30 The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of W. H. Armston Company at $7,.378.16. Commissioner Russell moved that the W. H. Armaton Company be awarded the contract ~t $7,.378.16 subject to 60 day completion date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that four bids had been received for cleaning and pressing Police and Fire Department uniforms. The bids were opened and road from Fashion Cleaners, Sanitary Cleaners, Hart Cleaners and Park Cleaners. Commissioner Lynn moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and that his recommendation be brought back at an early meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. By consent of the Commission, Item 6, Consideration of Subdivision Plat for Greenfield Subdivision, was deferred. The City Attorney in reporting on the progress of the contract for the Navajo Park Development project explained that he had asked the City Manager to advertise for bids for similar proposals on the project. Since this had not been done, he asked that the Acting City Manager be instructed to advertise for bids or proposals relating to the same district, bids to be received at the next regular meeting. He also reported that there may be some difficulty in changing the plat restriction of R-l zoning to R-2 zoning along Fort Harrison Avenue as part of the agreement with Mr. Williams. The City Attorney was of the opinion that the matter might have to be submitted to a referendum. Mr. H. H. Baskin, attorney for Mr. Williams, addressed the Commission and recommended that the entire plat of Navajo Park north of the center line of Calumet Street be rescinded since the submerged land could be considered new ground. Mr. Wm. Williams also addressed the Commission. By consent, the Commission instructed the City Attorney to proceed with the vacating of that part of Navajo Park north of the center line of Calumet Street if he finds it is legally permissible. By consent of the Commission, Item 7-B, Amendments to Ordinance 592 suggested by the City Building Inspector, was deferred. The City Attorney reported concerning the replat of Coachman Heights that it would be necessary to hire an agent to receive the deeds according to the old plat from all the owners in the subdivision, then on one day to turn all the deeds over to an escrow agent who will hold them and file a replat as the owner and then give the new deeds back to the owners with the proper descriptions. Commissioner Blanton moved that the City Manager be authorized to hire an agent for Coachman Heights replat, and Mr. Kabrich be retained if available. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was requested by the Mayor that the matter of the opening of Pierce Street be put on the agenda at an early date. The City Attorney reported that he had the new Dog Ordinance ready to present and also an amended ordinance submitted by Mr. Blanton. The Mayor suggested that the Ordinance be referred back to the Committee for study. Commissioner Blanton suggested that the matter be put back on the agenda for the next regular meeting and asked that each member of the City Commission study both the one prepared and handed in by the City Attorney and the revised one, and compare them so that they will know ~en it comes up for vote just which has the most merit and which is the most workable for the City. The Mayor suggested a joint meeting of the Commission and representatives of the S.P.C.A. to discuss the Ordinance on Monday, July 14th, at noon. ... .,:;.... .: .' '.,,\, ..', .:. \ . ,'. ',. 1" I' By consent of the Commission, Item 7-E, Contract for Improvement of City Bay Front Development, was deferred. The City Attorney presented an agreement in which the City would convey to Mr. D. E. Lame, Lot 4 ot Greenfield Subdivision for the amount of $.3,000.00. Mr. William Nodine, Attorney, addressed the Commission on behalf of Mr. Robert Snyder, protesting the sale of the land to Mr. Lame in view of Mr. Snyder's prior offer on the lando It was suggested by Commissioner Crown that the City Manager be instructed to be receptive to any offer from Mr. Snyder on suitable property in the same district. Commissioner Crown moved that in the execution of the deeds previously authorized in the sale of property to Mr. Lame and to Robert Clark that the deeds be held in escrow pending the completion of the stated development on this property with the stipulation that if this construction is not completed in six months the deeds will be returned to the City by the escrow agent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that the bid of the Gulf Oil Corporation on tires and tubes for the City fleet be accepted and that the proposal ot Bryan'S Tyresoles for re~reads be accepted. Commissioner Blanton moved that the recommendation ot the City Manager be followed and that the contract be awarded as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried wlanimously. .:,:;~t'.. "'" _..."".~ ,I:: . , ", \.: ..; . . ;.... , " :. .' ,..", .. ...; , '." ' ~~ .......#,' fl.} 1. . I I 1 I I I I I I I ~ j i 1 t l ~ ~ ~ 1 I , j ~ ;;:. ;, : :'" ,...' :..{.:.....'. L" . ;'.",.:'.1. . . :<",:",';': : ~.\< ,; .... ~": , .'........ ....:.:, . '. '....-r...~,' :,- '.~~;' ::"';'" ~~~:: '~:;,~ri . ~:"1 '}>" . .. . ..' ;.:,."..:,,::.:_.(..:..l.:..t;~~~,;,~~~:i~l"~';..',.:..'.:..~';'~':;'~~':'~~'~~""'''''''';~~';'''\:;:.> '. :..... :....... .' S ~ 3 l};:;:'~ , ';*{::;';\;;';21\ , W;;~t\;0!~:i,: 1:",";-', I': I' :........ , . 'd.. ........ . _".., "'~ .".,.~:_,.;...~..I.~.... .~.. ," .: ;.....';. ~ .....,. . '... . ., ,~ . ~.~. ,,' ..... - "~. ,.,' .... ,. ,,'. ," -..-..... ..-.#..., '., ~. .. , -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 The Commission asked tne City Manager to check on the progress of the Orange State Oil Company in installing pumps and hose at the Marina docks and also on the progress in the building of the Standard Oil station at the Marina. The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board in which it recommended that the request of Mr. D. Beath and Mr. E. A. Barger to change the zoning on two lots adjacent to the northeast corner of First Street and Coronado Drive from R-2 to Business Zoning be deferred for further study to see if this change should be placed on the referendum ballot. Mr. H. H. Baskin explained that was the intention of the owners to request that the matter be placed on a referendum ballot. Commissioner Crown moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board concerning the request of Mr. A. Waller Smith to keep the present zonin~ of Lot 5, Block A John R. Davey Subdivision, as business property unchanged. Commissioner Blanton moved that the request of Mr. Smith be granted and that this property be put on the new Zoning Map as Zone B. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. A report from the Zoning Board was read by the Clerk regarding the request of Mr. H. H. Baskin and Associates to change the zoning on Lots 33 to 43 inclusive of Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision from R-2 zoning to Business. Commissioner moved that the request of H. H. Baskin and Associates be accepted and that it be put on the Zoning Map as requested. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. A report was read from the Zoning Board regarding the request of H. H. Baskin and Associates to change the zoning on Lots 1 to 14, Block A, and Lots 1 to 14, Block B, Bayside Subdivision #3, and other unplatted lands lying east thereof from R-2 to R-l. Commissioner Lynn moved that the request of Mr. Baskin and his Associates to change the zoning on Lots 1 to l~, Block A, and Lots 1 to 14, Block B, Bayside Subdivision #3, be accepted and placed on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board concerning the request of Mr. A. W. Herbst to rezone Lot 1, Block 7, Country Club Addition, to permit open parking on the lot. Commissioner Lynn moved that the City Attorney prepare a provision with reference to the request of Mr. A. W. Herbst. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Mrs. Florence Barras addressed the Commission regarding her request to convert her residence at 1611 Sunset Drive, (Lot a, Gulf View Subdivision) into an apartment house of two units. The Zoning Board's recommendation was that the request be denied. Mr. W. A. Stanton addressed the Commission in opposition to the request. Commissioner Lynn moved that the Zoning Board recommendation be approved and the application be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. . The City Attorney explained the request of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mason that they be given a certificate of occupancy to use tne East 1/2 of Lot 25 as a parking lot in conjunction with his business on Lot 17, Marshall Subdivision. Commissioner Blanton moved that the application be accepted and that temporary permit be granted subject to change or revocation by the Zoning Referendum to be held in the near future. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented the easement from Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gates in Lot 12, Block 7, Magnolia Park, for the purpose of creating a publiC alley. Commissioner Crown moved that the matter be tabled until Mr. Middleton returns. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. C. E. Gates for Merrill & Grant, Inc., request- ing that Commodore Street be paved between Broadway and Wilson Boulevard. Commissioner Blanton moved that the request be received and that the Commission recommend tha~ Mr. Gates contact other property owners on the street and report to us at an early date as to whether or not they are willing to go along with the paving and how many are. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Mr. Ben Krentzman requested the Commission to approve the plat of Brookside Subdivision. The City Engineer had reported that he had approved it. Commissioner Lynn moved that the plat of Brookside Subdivision be approved subject to the approval of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. The Engineer reported that the approximate cost of improvements to the Seminole Pier would be $a,ooo.OO and asked for permission to advertise for bids. Commissioner Blanton moved that the report be accepted and that the Commission apply to the War Department and the I. I. Board for the proper permit and go ahead and advertise for bids~ Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~J~-, yor-.omm'ss'on U AT'l'EST: ..,." n,__.___..4~':;''',o:-_,_, ____ " . ~~'~.:;"<'P"'Y':I:~:... ;~. ", .'.'. :,i: i. . , . t f' , , " ~ "t' . : i<::,~:.", .,~.:.,., .' ;~"~".;;~'.:"::~,'..:~::.'.;~;:.i:~..~.' ,~.,.:,.:.:;~.~..~.~::;.:.,.z..:..~~.f...:.~.:.~.;:.:~~.;~.~.L'.':'f~.i:, ,'.::,~, .~";.'" .. .'" .., '.'.'.-] ",~;)5~{fi;':r/:,:,"~,;. ;',; , '. ; .':'.. ) ;' . ;'.: ,':. , .' ~ . ,'.1" '.' :'\' : '".:':\.' , , n, (". ';i\ , " ,~;., , .~~ .1. :1 " " 1; " ,;' )' y \~. ,I' ~' '., :~ ~! ~ ~ ""'>c'.,~,,;:_,'-:b~...'~:.:~.J'':~'f~~:''~~~I~':~:I';.~, ,;:.."-..:.. 'I";":-::~~~t,~'i. ,~:,j"l""~:'~t_, 'i;~~:;~~,.i:;;)/!.~~;~~;. 5'!' " S ~ tf ,Jl:~1':i;~}J;t~!;U~; :~: ""r.~I. "'r.r,~, ., ;',L(' ;", " . _ ~ : ~1: ,\'; " ";',, _ ... ::... .:,' " ;'".. ...... ..~".l. ._',. ..~. ..t, ;,..: ..:. ': " {" CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 July 4, 1952 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr. Gentlemen: The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday night, July 7, 1952, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting ~ll be held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Sincerely yours, /s/ G. B. Weimer Acting City Manager GBW': s Encl. --------------------------------------------------------~-----------------~------- Agenda - Regular Meeting of City Commission July 7. 1952 - 7:30 p.m. City Hall Auditorium 1. Approving the minutes of the regular meetings of June 2. and June 16 and the special meetings of June 9, June 24 and June 27, 1952. 2. Commission's consideration of Ordinance #620. 3. Commission's consideration of application from Shell 011 Company to construct a filling station on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. 4. Myrtle Avenue extension right of way. (Mr. Peterson) 5. Opening of Bids: A. Construction of sidewalk on Myrtle Avenue. B. Construction of pavement on Laura and Prospect Streets. C. Contract for dry cleaning and pressing of Police and Fire Dept. Uniforms. 6. City's submission of subdivision plan for Greenfield Subdivision. 7. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office. A. Contract for Navajo Park Development. B. Amendments to Ordinance 592 suggested by the City Building Inspt. C. Authorization for hiring of agent for Coachman Heights Replat Project. D. New Dog Ordinance. E. Contract for improvement of City Bay Front Development. F. Contract of Mr. D. E. Lame to purchase real estate. 8. Awarding of contract for tires, tubes and retreads for the City Fleet for next twelve months. 9. Reco~endations from the Zoning Board: A. Request from D. Beath and E. A. Barger to rezone lots in City Park Subdivision. B. Request from A. Waller Smith to change zoning of Lot 5, Block A, John R. Davey Subdivision. C. Request from H. H. Baskin and Associates to change zoning of Lots 33 to 43 inclusive of Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision. D. Request from H. H. Baskin and Associates to change zoning of Lots 1 to 14, Block A and Lots 1 to 14, Block B of Bayside Subdivision #3 together with all unplated lands lying east thereof. E. Request of A. W. Herbst to rezone Lot 1, Block 7, Country Club Addition. F. Request from Mrs. Florence Barras to convert her home into apartments. G. Request from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mason to convert their property in E. A. Marshall Subdivision into a private parking lot. 10. Commission's consideration of deed by Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gates for ease- ment through their property in Magnolia Park Subdivision. 11. Commission's consideration of request from C. E. Gates for improvements on Commodore St. 12. City Engineer's report on: A. 48" Storm Sewer in Greenwood Housing Project. B. Seminole Street Docks. 13. Lot Mowing Applications. 14. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan. -------------------~--------------------------------------------------~------------ June 19, 1952 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'yo Zoning Board Subject: Request of D. Beath and E. A. Barger At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held on Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of D. Beath and E. A. Barger to change the zoning of lots as shown on attached sketch (City Park Subdivision) trom present R-2 zoning to Business, to be given further study. The Board feels that this zoning change should be made by referendum ballot and has asked that this request be returned to them for additional consideration and study with other zoning changes for the ballot. -~--~-----------------~----------------------~----------------~--~------~-------- ._.._~...-- . . , "'. ' I.' I ~ r J ! ~. . I , ' t" .. .,'" , ;: ' '.:::'~!' . i.... LM;.f [... . . P.,.....\... f';;:';tJ;~~\ . .~.~ :'.:" J.".. '.... ,..:...... \1. '" . '," ..;.... >r" " ',' ~ ., ';; , ',} " ;J ," , . \' .,.J . .~~ ~~ ..,. 't " ~ h !, " \ .-....: '~i '" " " , (....,.., .. .' .~~.'...'. .....;:;":LL',::~~clj;;g~;;,;,~;:";;,,,LL"'G0il~i,"~~~~~~~j~; 1;':'; ~ t..r, 5 "'"''''-f''''''~''' ;>." . ~'!!1~t~. ,;<<., ~~~;.: ' }i~;~~~ . ~.>; .~,'" ,..:;.;~.,':': 1.. ....... ".t ".~. .",:: . ..__ CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 June 19, 1952 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of A. Waller Smith At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held on Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of A. Waller Smith regarding the change of zoning of Lot 5, Block A, John R. Davey Subdivision be held over for further study. The Board feels that any change of zoning of this property should be done by reCerendwn ballot and asked that this request be returned to the Board for additional consideration. -------------------~------------~------~~-------~--------------~-------~-~------- June 19, 1952 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of H. H. Baskin and Associates At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of H. H. Baskin and Associates to chmnge the zoning on Lots 33 to 43 incl. of Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision, from the present R-2 (residential) to Business be given further study. The Board feels that this zoning change should be made by referendum ballot and has asked that this request be returned to them for additional consideration with other zoning changes for this ballot. -------------~-~-~---~-------~--~---------~----------------~-----~-------------- June 19, 1952 To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of H. H. Baskin and Associates At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of H. H. Baskin and Associates to change the zoning of: . Lots 1 to 14, Block A, Lots 1 to l~, Block B, Bayside Subdivision #3 together ~th all unplatted lands lying east thereof from the presen~ R-2 zoning to R-l zoning be given ~urther study. The Board reels that tbis zoning change should be made by referendum ballot and has asked that the attached request be returned to them for additional considera. tion with other zoning changes for the ballot. -----~--------~~-~------~-----------~-----.--------~-----.-~-------------------- '1'0: Fro m : June 19, 1952 F. C. Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of A. W. Herbst (Old Country Club Site) At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request or Mr. A. W. Herbst to rezone Lot 1, Block 7, Country Club Addition in a like manner as the unnumbered lot be denied. Note: The Board has asked Mr. Phillips, City At~orney ( who was present at the meeting) to prepare an opinion as to a change in the Zoning Ordinance which would allow open parking in R-1 and R-2 zoned areas when adjacent to occupied property owned by 'the same party. Attached herewith is a letter from Attorney Lloyd M. Phillips representing Mr. A. W. Herbst. --~------~.-~~~~~~~~---~--------------~~-------------~-------~-~---~~-------~--- To: From: June 19, 1952 F. C. Middleton, City Manager O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Subject: Request oC Mrs. Florence Barras At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held on Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request ot Mrs. Florence Barras to convert her present residence located at 1611 Sunset Drive (Gulf View Addition Subdivision) into an apartment house (two apartments), be denied. In denying thia request the Board feels that it cannot be granted under the hard- snip r\lling due to the fact that this area is zoned (R-l) and that no work was atartedprior to the .nac~ment of referendum #601, dated December 4, 1950. ....., ", :, ". ". Att~cbed hftremtib 18 Mrs. Barras t peti-tion also correspondence trom the North ',;~:'';j:~.'~;,)i,~,~.> ,,:,' ':'SKora Aesociat;ioll ~~~J;;~{l{~N!\~!b,'-, .' · ..-._~~....... 'f"':-'." ;,."" I' ~ C \ c I' ,. t Q I' i. t r t, r ! \ ". ." ,....' ,: ,: ....:,:(1 :i': '. :: :.,. ~. , . \ ' ":-" .' :.,. .. ',... . . ~, i I ! i \ (I. " ::,,;': , ,. ~ . . ". . . ': ..-.~.'. '.' '~".' . ,.. '.:'). :-,.'- July 2, 1952 . " .'.' . " 0:'/1 " .,;,,';>':' ~~';'~~"':~";:\:}~lJI,;"'''''!~i~~.,.""",.'",r,;'!;.~f\'';''~\I.;~Y~~'i:'1:~~1c . :1f.f!,t!,~%!.'1~;::.~~:f.!:~~,:;:~.;:'t'di::' ....;:1:;..,;; . '" I . ' "'\~~~~~~~~:J:;~i(~~w"~~~J~'~:~i..;:c~,~..;,~.-:;~~~~L~.2~~.~w;~2;~~~dj;L~~&;~tw.:~~~i~tf~:ii;:l,d;;2i~;i;i~~~~~ii4tS~~~lW':'r!:;:: i ;.;tif""~~k ' CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 7, 1952 The CitI Commissioners, City Ha 1, Clearwater, Florida. Gentlemen: Merrill & Grant, Inc. recently purchased five lots (Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14) in Bay Terrace Subdivision. Lots 13 and 14 have recently been replatted into Lots 1 and 2, Bay Terrace No. 2 Subdivision. We plan to build homes on these lots under FHA commitment. Applications have already been filed with FHA for two homes. At the present time, due to loose sand, the east end of Commodore Street i8 impassable. We would like to request that you take whatever steps are necessary to have'Commodore hard surfaced between Broadway and Wilson Boulevard. Very truly yours, MERRILL & GRANT, Inc. /s/ C. E. Gates -----~--------------------------------------------------------------------------- . '.,' CITY COMI�lISSION MEETING July 7, a952 The �i�y Gommission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, July '%, 1952, at �:30 P.M. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Garland D. Lynn Herbert M. Blanton Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Jack Russell Also present were: G. B. Weimer Chas. M. Phillips G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Blanton, which was seconded by Commissioner Crown regular meetings of June 2nd and June 16th and the and June 2l�th were approved in accordance with the in writing and their reading was dispensed wi�h. Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissxoner Commissioner Acting City Manager City Attorney ChieF of Police Gity Engineer On a motion by Commissioner and carried, the minutes of the special meetin�s of June 9th copies furn:ished each member Co.mmissioner Grown moved that Ordinanae b20 be reconsidered by the Commission� Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynna Commissioner Blanton objected to the reconsideration of the Ordinance, stating that the Commission after complete investigation had acted upon the matter and that to reopen it at this time would be establishing an undesirable precedent. Upon the vote being taken, Commi�sioners Lynn, Russell and Crown vated TMAye�t and Commissioners Blanton and Brown voted "No". Motion carried. Ths Acting City Manager presented a report on the check of the petitions favoring Mr, Frank Plaotiadist request to open a restaurant-bar on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and cited the percentage of signatures within the affected area. Mr, Finch, attorney for Mr. Photiadis, addrEssed the Commission in favor oi Ordinance 620. Mr. George W. Smith, Mr. H. H. Bask�.n, Jr., Mrs. J. D. Williams and Dr. H, 'rV. B3ackburn addressed the Commission ia opposition to the Ordinanae. The City Attorney read Ordinance 62�. Commissioner Lynn moved that Ordinance 620 be adop�ed on its firs�G reading, Motion was seconded by Commissioner �rown. CommissionPr Blanton offe:red an amendment providing % r a referendum on the Ordinance. The Mapop �wo urge:d that a referendum be held. The amendment taas not accepted. Upon the vote beirig taken, Commissioners Lynn, Crown and ftussell voted "Aye" and Commissioner� Blanton and Brown voted '�Not�. Motion carried> Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 620 be considered on the srcoYid reading by title only bp unanimous consente Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimouslp, Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 620 be adopted on the second reading by title only. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners I,ynn, Russell and Crown voted 1tAyen and Commissioners Blar.ton and Brown voted ttNof1. Motion carried. The Acting City Manager presented a request from the Shell Oil Company t� constr�uct a filling station on Lots l, 2, 3, Block A, Boulevard Pines, located at 1549 c��-f-to-Bay Boulevard. He also read the report from the Zoning Board. w}iich recommended granting the request and the Engineer's report. Co�issioner Blanton moved that the Cowmission authorize the issuing of the permit for this filli„g station provided that the applicant comply with all tY�e requirements and regula- tions of the City Engineer as given in his report which complies with the recom- mendation of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carrisd unanimously. The Mayor introduced Mr, C. A. Peterson, Countp Director of Public Works, who presented a sketch showing the route of the proposed secondary highwaq which would originate in Gul�port, come through Belleair, Cleaxwater and Diznedin. Mr. Peterson explained that there was �130,000.00 allocated in the present State Road Deparl;ment budget this year for continuing the Frojeat from the intersecti_on of Indian Roeks Road with Bellevisw Boulevard, curving it through the Belleair Golf Course to con- nect with D Street, then on D Street through Block 10, Belleair to Lakevisw Avenue, then through the Plumb property ta connect �ith the prese�tt south terminus of l�iyrtle Avenue. Mr. Petexson reported that the Countg would like the City to obtain the necessary $0 foat right-o�-way along this route to Gleveland Street. Commissioner Blanton moved that the City authorize the acquirir�g of the right�of-way from the present end of Myrtle Avenue through the Plumb property to D Street and west an D Street to the west city limits and that we also instruct the CitS� Engineer t� work with the County Engineers to survey off that map the north route of Myrtle Avenus Extension north and northeast from Drew Strzet to connect zaith Milwaukee Avenue on the north and that the City Manager be authorized to employ a Right-of-Way Agent to obtain the right -of-ivay and to empower the Right-of-Way Agent to proceed to obtain right-of-way of North Myrtle Av�enue from Drew Street to Seminole Stree� in connection with the work on the sc�u�h end of MyrtZe .�venue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported that iour bzds were rec�ived for the construction of a sidawalk on the �east side of Myrtle Avenue from Cleveland Street to Jeffords Street. The bids �rere read as follows: R. M. 'Thompson Co., Glearwater Pau1 Giuliani, Tar�on Springs W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin BurtAn�Walker Co., P1ant City �7,150.0� �,723.00 7,02Q.OQ 6,7$6.00 The City M�nager recomttaended acceptinb �the low bid of Burton�Walker Company, �� 6,7$6.0� Commissioner Crown moved that the low bid be accepted. Motion was ��., � � ` _ � � 3 _2_ CITY COMMISSION MEETIN.^, Ju1y 7� 19g2 seconded by Commissioner Russ�ll and carried unanimously. It was reported by the Citp Manager that four bids had been received �'or paving of Prospect Avenuo from Cleveland Street to Laura Street and I,aura Strset from Myrtle to Boo�h Avenue. The bida were read as fallows: W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin $��,37$.16 Paul Giuliani, Tarpon Springs $,$22.60 Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater 7,669.92 Burton-shralker Co. , Plant City 79'95p,3p The City Manager rscommended acceptin� the low bid of W. H. Armston Company at #7,37$•16. Commissioner Russell moved that the W. H. Araston Company be awarded the contract at �7,37$.16 subject to 60 day co�npletion date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cro�,m and carried unanimously. The Citp I�ianager reported that four ba.ds had been received for cleaning and pressing Police and Fire Department uniforms. The bids wera opened and read from Fashion Cleaners, Sanitary Cleaners, Hart Cleaners and Park Cleaners. Commissa.oner Lynn moved that the bids be referred to the Gity Manager far tabulation and that his r�commendation be brought back at an early meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. By consent of the Commission, Item 6, Consideration of Subdivision Plat for Greenfield Subdivision, was deferred. The City Attorney in repor�ing on the progress of the contract for the Navajo Park Development project explained that he had asked the City Manager �o advertise for bids for similar FToposals on the project. Since this had not been done, he asked that the Ac�ing City Manager be instructed to advertise for bids or proposals relating to the same district, bids to be received at the next regular meeting. He also reported �hat there may be some difficulty in changing the plat restriction of R-1 zoning to R-2 zon�ng along Fort Harrison Avenue as part of the agreement with Mr. Williams. The City Attorney Was of the opinion that the matter might have to be submitted to a referendum. hir. H. H. Baskin, attorney for Mr. Will,iams, addressed the Commission and recommended that the entire plat oi Navajo Park north of the center line of Calumet Street be rescinded since the submerged. land could be considered new ground. Mr. Wm. Williams also addressed the Commi�sion. By consent, the Commission instructed the Citp Attorney to proceed with the vacating of tha� part of Navajo Park north �f the center line of Calumet Street if he finds it is legally permissible. By consent of the Commission, Item 7-B, Amendments to Ordinance 592 suggested by the Citg Building Inspector, was deferred. The Citp Attorney reported concerning the replat of Coachman Aeights that it would be necsssary to hire an agent to receive the deeds according to the old plat from all the owners in the subdivision, then on one day to turn all the deeds over to an escrow agent who will hold tnem and file a replat as the oti��ner and then give th� new deeds back to the owners *Yi.th the propsr descriptions. Commissioner Blanton moved that the Citp Manager be aa-�horized to hire an agent for Coachman Heights replat, and Mr. Kabrich be retained if available. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. It was requested by the Mayor that the matter of the opening of Pierce Street be put on the agenda at an early date. The Qity .Attorney reported tha� he had the new Dog Ordinance ready to present and also an amended ordimance submitted by Mr. Blanton. The Mayor suggested that the Ordinance be referred back to the Committee for study. Commissioner Blanton suggested that the matter be put back on the agenda for tkze next.regular meeting and asked that each member of the Citp Gommission study both the one prepared and i.anded in by the Citq Attorney and the re*�ised one, and compare them so that they will know when it comes up for vote just which has the most merit and which is the most wqrkable for the City. The Mapor s*sggested a joint meeting oi tha Commission and representatives of the S,PoC.A. to discuss the Ordinance on Monday, July l�.th, at noono By consent of trie Commission, Item 7-E, Contract for Improvement�: of City Bay Front Development, was deferred. The City At�torney presented an agreement in which the Citp wonld convey to Mr. D. E. I,am,e, Lot y. of Greenfiel.d Subdivision for the amount of �3,000,00, Mr, tdilliam Nodine, Attorney, addressed the Commission on behalf of Mr. Robert Snyder, pro�esting the sale of the land to Mr. Lame in view of Mr. Snyder►s pri�r offer on the land. It was suggested by Comr�issioner Crown that the City Manager be instgucteci to be receptive to any offer from Mr, Snyder on suitable property in the sazne district. Commissianer Crawn moved that in the execution of the d eeds pre�iously authorized in the sale of property to Mr. Lame and to Rober� Clark tY�at the deeds be held in escrow pending the completion of the s tated development on this property with the stipulation that if this construction is not completed ix� six months the d�;eds will be returned to the City by the escrow agent, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended that the bid of the Gulf Oil Carporation on tzres and tubes for the City fleet �e accepted and that the proposal of Bryants Tyresolea for retr�ada be accepted. Commissioner Blanton moved that the recommendation oi the Gity Nanager be followed and that the contract be awarded as recommended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimouslp. CITY CpMMISSION MEETING July 7y 1952 The Comm�ssi�m asked the City Manager to cheek or� the progress of the Orange State Oil Company in installing pumps and hose at the Marina docks and also on the progress in the building of the Standard Oil station at the I�farina. The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board in which it .recommended that the request of Mr. D, Beath and Mr. E. A. Barger tc+ chang:: the zoning on two lots adjacent t� the northeast cornes of �'irst Stree� and Coronado Drive from R-2 to Business Zoning be deFerred for further study to see if th3s change should be placed on the referendwn ballot. Mr� H. H. Baskin explained that was the intentinn of the owners to request that th� matter be placed on a refer�ndum ballat, Commissioner Csown moved that th2 recommendation of the Zoning Boaxd be approved. M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Russell ana carried unanir�ously. The Clerl� read a repor� from the Zoning Board concerning the request of Mr. A. Wallar Smith �o keep the present zoning of Lot 5, B1ock A, John R. Daeey Subdivision, as business property unchanged. Commissioner Blanton moved that the request of Mr. Smith be granted and that this property be put on the new Zoning Map as Zone B. Motion was seconded by Comcnisaioner Grown and carried unanimously. A report from the �oning Board was read by the Clerk regarding the request of Mr. H. H. Baskin and Associates to change the zoning on Lota 33 to !�3 inclusive of Lloyd Whit� 5kinner Subdivision from R-2 zoning to Business. Commissioner moved that the request of H. H, Baskin and Associates be accepted a�nd that it be put on the Zoning AZap as requested. Motion was seconded �y Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. A report was read from the Zoning Board regarding the request of H. H. Baskin and Associates to change the zoning on Lots 1 to 1W, Block A, and Lots 1 to ly., Bloek B, Bayside Subdivision #3, and other unplatted lands lying east thereof from R-2 to R-1, Commissioner Lynn moved that the request of Mr. Baskin and his Associa.tes to change the zaning on Lots 1 to 11�, Block A, and lots 1 to 14, Black B, Bayside Subdivision #3, be accepted and placed on the Zoning Map. Mo�tion was seconded by Commissioner Iiussell and carried unanimously. The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board concerning the request of Mr. A, W. Herbst to rezone Lot 1, Block �, Country Cl.ub Addition, to permit open parking on the 1ot. Commissioner Lynn movec3 that the City Attorney prepare a provision with reference to the request of Mr. A. W. Herbst. Motion was secondsd bgr Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously. Mrs. Florence Barras addressed the Commission regarding her request to convert her residence at 1611 Sunset Drive, (Lot $, Gulf View Subdivision) into an apartment hause oi two units. The Zoning Boardts recommendation was that the request �e denied. Mr. W. A, Stanton addressed the Commission in opposition to the req_uest. Gommissioner Lynn moved that the Zoning Board recr�mmendation be approved anci the application be denied. Motion w�s seconded by Commissionex Russell and carried unanimously. The Gity Attorney explained the request of Mr. and Mrs� Howard Mason that thep be given a certificate of occuparicy to use the East 1/2 of Lot 25 as a parking lot in conjunction with his business on Lot 17, Marshall Subdivision. Commissioner Blanton moved that the application be accepted and that� temporary permit be granted subject to change or revocation by the Zoning Referendum to be held in the near futuree Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and carripd unanimously. The City Manager presented the easement from Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Gates �n Lot 12, Block '], Magnolia Park, for the purpose of creating a public alley, Commissioz�er Crown moved that the matter be tabled until Mr. Midcileton returns. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn and earried unanimouslp. The Clerk read a letter fro� Mr. C. E. Gates for Merrill & Grant, Inc., request- ing that Commodore Street be paved between Broadwa, and Wilson Boulevard. Commissioner Blanton moved that the request be received and that the Commission recommend that Mr. Gates contact other pro�erty owners on th� street and report to us at an early date as to whether or not they are willing to go along with the paving and how many are. Motion was secondad by Commissioner Crovm and carried unanimou�lp. Mr. Ben Krentzman requested the Commission to apprcve the plat of Brookside Subdivision. The City Engineer had reported that he had approvad it. Commissioner Lynn moved that the plat of Brookside Subdivision be approved subjec� to the approval of the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Gommissianer Crown and carried unanimously. The Engineer reported �hat the approximate cost of improvements tc• the Seminole Pier would be �$,000.00 and asked for permission to advertise for bids. Cnmmissioner Blanton moved that the report be accepted and that the Commission apply to the War Department and the I. I. Board for the proper permit and go ahead and advertise for bids. Motion was seconded bg `Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, the me�ting was adaourned. ATTEST; , � . Gity Auditor n Cler ayor-Commission CITY CQMNIISSION MEETING July �, 1952 Mayor-Gommissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garlanci D. Lynn Jack Russell, Ws E. Crown, Jr. Gentlemen• � July 4, 1952 The regular meeting of the City Commi.ssion w311 be held on Monday night, Ju1.y 7, 19�2, at 'J:30 p.m. in the City Ha11 Auditorium. This meeting wili be held for the p,Urpose of discussing the 3tems listed on the attached agenda. GBW: s Encl. c Sincerely yours, /s% G. B. Weimer Acting City Manager Aganda - Regular Meeting of Giby Commission July 7, 1952 - 7:30 p.m. City Aa11 Auditorium S�� 1. Approving the minutes of the regu'!ar meetings of June 2, and June 16 and the special meeting� of Jttne 99 June 2�. and June 2�s 1g52, 2. Commi�sion's consideration of Ordinance #620. 3e Commission's consideration of application from She11 0i1 Company to construct a filling station on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. 4. Myrtle Avenue extension right of wa�. (Mr, Pet�rson) 5. Opening �f Bids: A. Construction of sidewalk on Myrtle Avenue. B. Construction of pavement on Laura and Prospect Streets. C. Contract for dry cleaning and pressing of Police and Fire Dept. Uniforms. 6. CityTs submission ai subdivision plan for Greenfield Subdivision. 7s Commission's consideration of iteas from the City Attorney►s Officea A. Contract for Navajo Park Development. B. Amendments to Ordinance 5g2 suggested by the Gity Building Inspt. �. Authorization for hiring of agent ior Coachman Heights Replati Project. D. New Dog Ordinance. E. Contract for improvement of City Bag Front Development. F. Contract of Mr. D. E. Lame ta purchas� real estate. $. Awarding of contract for t�;res, tubes and retreads for the City Fleet for next twelv� months. 9. Recommendatians from the Zoning Board: A, R.eQuest from D. Beath and E, A. Barger to r ezone lcats in City Park Subdivision. B. Request from A. VJalier Smith to change zoning of Lo�t 5, Block A, John R. I3a�rey Subdivision. C. Request from H. H. Baskin and Associates to change zoning of Lots 33 to 43 inclusive of Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision. D. Requzst from H. H. Baskin and Associates to change zoning of Lots 1 to ll�, Bloek A and Lots 1 to 14, Block B of Bayside Subdivision �3 together with all unplated lands lping �ast thereof. E. Request o£ A. V�'. Herbst to rezone Lot 1, Block �, Country Club Addibian. F. Request from Nirs. Flarence Barras to convert her horae into apartments. u. Request from Mr, and Mrs. Howard NIason to convert their property in E, A. Marshall Subdivision into a private parking lot. 10. Commissionfs consideration of deed by Nir, and IYirs. Charles B. Gates for ease- ment through tneir property in Magnolia Park Subdivision. 11. Commission's consideration of reques� from C. E. Gates for improvements on Commodore St. 12. Ci�S* EngineerTs report on: A. 48�� Storm Sewer in Greenwood Housing Project. B. Seminole Street Docks. 13. Lot Mowing Applications. 1�.. Any item not on the agenda will be eonsidered svit;h the consent of the Commission. Adjournment Commissio�. �cting as trustees for the pension plan. To: Mr. F, C. I�Iiddleton, City Manager Framc 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board Subject: Request of D. Beath and E. A. Barger June lg, 1952 At the regular meeting of the 7,oning Board held on Tuesday evening, Jnne 1fi, 1952, a motion was made and carried �hat the request of D. Beath and E. A. Barger to cha:�ge the zoning of lots as shown on attached sketch (City Park Subdivision) from pre�ent R-2 zoning to Business, to be given further study. The Board feels that this zoning change should be made by refereridum ballot and has �sked that this rsquest be raturned to them for additional consideration and study with other zoning changes for the bal�;,t. r� CITY CpNIMISSIOPJ MEETING July �, 1952 To; F. C, Middleton, City Manager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y, Zoning noard Subjecb: Rec�•uest af A. Wa11er Smith June 19� 195z At the regular meeting of the Zonin� Board held on Tuesday evening, June l'%, 1952, a motion was made and carried tha� the req�est o� A. Wallpr Smith regarding the change of zoning of Lot 5, B1ock A,, 4Tohn R. Davey Subdivision be held over for further stu�.y. The Board feels that any change of zoning of this property should be don� by referendum ballot and asked that this request be returned to the Board for additional consideration. To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: 0. H. Anderson, Secty. Zoni�ng Board Subject: Request of H. H. Baskin and Associates June 19, l0$2 At the regular me�ting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, June 1�, 1g5z, a motion was made and carried that the request of H. H. Baskin and associates to change the zonin on Lots 33 to 1�3 incl. of Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision, from the present R-2 �residential) to Business be given further study. The Board feels that this zoning change should be made by referendum ballot and has asked that this request be returned to them for additional consideration with other zoning changes for this ballot. To: F. G. Middle�o�, City NIanager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board Subjeat: Request of H. H. Baskin and Associates June 19, i952 At the regular mesting of the Zoning Board: hsld Tuesday evening, June 17, 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of H. Ho Baskin and l�ssoeiates to change the zoning of: I,ots 1 to 14, Block A, Lots 1 to 14, Block B, Bayside Subdi-vision #3 together with all unpiatted lands lying east thereof from the present R.-2 zaning to R-1 zoning be given further study. The Board �eels that this zoning change should be made by referenc:um ballot and has asked that the a-ttached request be returned to them for additional considera- tion with other zoning changes for the ballot. To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager June 19, 1952 Fromc 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y, Zoning Eoard Subject. Request of A. W. Herbst (Old Country Club Site) At the regular meeting or the ZQning Board held Tues�ay evening, June 1'], 1952, a motion was made and carried that the request of Mr. A. W. Herost to rezone I,ot 1, Block 7, Country Club Addition in a like manner as the unnumbered lo� be denied. Note: The Board has asked rnr. Phillips, Gity Attorney ( who was present at the meeting) to prepare an apinion as to a change in t::� �oning Ordinance which would allor� open parking in R-1 and ft�2 zoned arsas when adja.cent to occupied property os�rned by the same party. Attached herewith is a letter from Attorney Lloyd M. Ph�.Zlips representing Nir. A. W. I�erbst. 'To: F. C. Middleton, City Marlager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y, Zoning �oard Subject: Request o�' Mrs. Florence Barras June 19, 1952 At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held an Tuesday Qvening, June 17s 1952� a motion was made and carried that the request oi Mrs. Florence Barras to convert her present resider�ce located at 1G11 S�nset Drive {Guli View A.dditzon Subdivisiozz) into an apartment liouse (twro apartments)y be denied. In denying this requesi the $oard feels that it cannot be granted under the hard- ship ruling due to the fact that this area is zonad (ii-1) and that r�o work was started prior to the enactment of referendum �601, dated December �., 1950. Attached herewith is h4rs. Barras4 petition also corresgondence from the North Shore Association. 5�5 � CITY COMNiTSSION MEETTNG July 7, 195� July 2, 1952 The City Commissioners, City Hall, Clearwater, Flerida. Gentlemen: y Merrill & Grant, Inc. recently purchased five lots (Nos. 1Q, 11, 12, 13 and 14) in Bay Terrace Subdivision. Lots 13 and 11� have recently been replatted into '`" Lots 1 and 2, Bay Terrace Noo 2 Subdivision. kTe plan to build homes on these lots under FHA commitment. Applications have already been filed wi.th FIiA for two homes. �t the present time, due �o loose sand, the east end of Commodore Street is impassable. We would like to request that you talse whatever steps are necessary to have Commodore hard surfaced between Broa�wap and Wilson Boulevard. Very truly yours, MERRILL & GRANT, Inc. /s/ C. E. Gates 0 . �