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12/08/1952 ,,':'\" . ....rn~~fj"~~."'d"..;'H '" 'lc'>;"':'~J ',)... i~ '. '::1 ~ '1 i : 'V-') t t~'-" - , j .. . , , ! ., ~ ' , .1 ., , J ! , l : .j , .i .i i J .j '1 J 1 'I ;I I 1 I j , 'j ~ ~i ;,~ I .::r '." ~". ~ ',:" , .. "2";~;"'J;<~~'::':1.'~;:: '. , ..~'.",';.:,:\';,y::\.I:~:. ..;;,..... '; '-, I'. CITY COMMISSION MEETING December a, 1952 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at City Hall, Monday, December a, 1952, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: . . ,~ l. .' '.' '.' ....'.. , ~ ,', t : " ~ .' . . . Herbert M. Brown Wm. E. Crown, Jr. Herbert M. Blanton Jack Russell Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Garland D. Lynn Commissioner Also present were: \ ,_.1"...". ,.~n, -'J"" ...' ,_..... F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma Sidney Li~kton City Manager City Attorney Chier of Police City Engineer The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the meeting had been called for the purpose of holding a publiC hearing on the proposed new Zoning Map for the City of Clearwater. The Mayor introduced Mr. John Batstone, Chairman ot the Zoning Board, and asked him to introduce the members of the Zoning Board who were present. Mr. Cleveland Insco, Mr. Lewis Homer, Mr. Leland Drew and Mr. E. C. Marquardt were presented as members of the Zoning Board. Mr. Batstone explained the changes in the classifications as set forth in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney and the City Manager distributed copies of the new Zoning Ordinance to those in the audience. Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., addressed the Coramission asking that Lots 5,6,7,a, Block 5, Overbrook Subdivision, continue to be zoned as Business instead of being changed to R-2. By consent, the Commission signified intention of changing all of the thirteen lots in Block Five to Business on the new Zoning Map. Mr. William Castagna, attorney for Mr. F. Fiorintini, requested that the area north of Sunset Point Hotel and west of Edgewater Drive be zoned as R-4 instead of R-I and that all of the area known as Sunnydale Subdivision be zoned as R-4, instead of R-I. Mr. Castagna pointed out that there was only one street in Sunnydale Subdivision, the entrance to Which is bordered by a motel on the north and one on the south; therefore he did not see how it would harm adjoining property by having multiple dwellings in the rest of the subdivision. Mr. William Sage spoke for the Clearwater Federation of Civic Clubs requesting that the scenic view along the west side of Edgewater Drive be preserved. The Mayor stated that for two or three years both the City Commission and the Edgewater Drive Association had publicized their policy of keeping Edgewater Drive as a scenic drive and permitting no filling in of bayfront land or building of motels on the west side of Edgewater Drive and that the present owners bought the land within that period and were aware of the opposi- tion to fills on the west side. Mr. Lewis Homer repeated his offer to donate his frontage on the west side of Edgewater free to the City if the City could acquire the land from the Sunset Point Hotel to the Dunedin line from the other owners. He reported that the other owners were not willing to sell when he made the offer formerly. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor's recommendat!on that the rear portion of this subdivision be revised to R-4 but that the west side of the street be retained as recommended by the Zoning Board and in line with the long-stated policy of the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. I I ! l i I . \ I I , I ; ! I f i . r. I t I I \ I i r ! I I I i I ! I. ',:+,. I ... I.",; - '.' :'.; ~'. . , I' . , , , 1'.-:.', ".',' Mr. To~ Hamilton complimented the Zoning Board and the Commission on the completion of the map and asked if there were any objections to any of the manu- facturing zones on the map along the railroad. The City Attorney replied that Mr. E. F. Weidemeyer wished an expression from the Zoning Board as to whether the northeast corner of Maple and Missouri would be designated for manufacturing purposes. He reported that this area, otherwise described as part of Tract D, Country Club replat, had been sold to Mr. Weidemeyer by the City for manufacturing purposes. The Zoning Board had zoned the property on the new map as R-l as the tract is directly abutting on an R-l area in which many homes have already been built. Commissioner Russell suggested that the zoning remain unchanged. By consent the Commission agreed to this recommendation. Commissioner Crown excused himself from the meeting at this point. Mr. J. E. Satterfield addressed the Commission speaking for the residents of the Country Club Subdivision requesting that the zoning for the entire sub- division be changed to R-I which would include the unnumbered lot on the north- west corner of Drew and Betty Lane, formerly occupied by the Country Club Building but now vacant. The corner is zoned as R-4 on the proposed map by the Zoning Board. Mr. Lloyd Phillips, attorney for Mr. A. wm. Herbst, stated that his client had paid $25,000.00 for the unnumbered lot for the purpose of building an apartment house and that he was not asking for any change in the zoning of Lot 1, Block 7, Country Club, which would be R-l. Mr. Phillips also pointed out that the unnumbered lot had been used by the Country Club as a site for their clubhouse before there was a Country Club Subdivision created, and that there were no restrictions in the deed. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation (R-4 zoning) be accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. Satterfield requested a zoning designation, possibly R-3, which would permit an apartment building bu~ not a motel or hotel. .,. .~,:.'~ "- , : ~ '., ." '" " .[., ',", . ;,~~:';;r~,'}:1f~iL~,~11;;i~~;:";':;'_<:","~ .', .' ,'~<~:);:1~i(,,]~ '," "" ';".)~ ':.:',;,~,'!'\i ',;', ,f " -~ ,;~'. :......;j... ~::- ,'," - " -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 8, 1952 Mr. c. P. Day inquired as to the new zoning for the Carlouel Club and upon being informed that it was R-M on the new map, he requested that it be changed to R-l. Mr. Batstone informed him that if the area was zoned R-l and the Club burned down, it would not be permissible to rebuild the Club; therefore, he recommended it be designated as an unzoned area. Commissioner Blanton moved that the area be classified as unzoned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., requested the Commission to change the proposed zoning on Sunset Drive from Palm Bluff to Marshall Street from R-M to R-2. The Clerk read a letter written by Mr. Ralph Richards on behalf o~ the North Shore Association regarding the zoning of this ares. The Zoning Board recommended that the area be zoned as follows: From the south line of Lot One, Block Two, Gorra Subdivision to Palm Bluff Street, the lots on the east side of Osceola Avenue and the lots between Osceola Avenue and the Bay be zoned as R-l; That in the area running north from Palm Bluff Street between Palm Bluff Street and the south line of Buena Vista Subdivision that the lots fronting on the east side of Osceola and the lots between Osceola and the Bay be zoned R-2; Also that the lots east of Osceola and the lots between Osceola and Sunset Avenue from the south line of Buena Vista Subdivision to Marshall Street excepting Lots 35, 36, 37, be zoned R-2j And lots on both sides of Osceola Avenue from Marshall Street to the north line of Lots 40 and 42 of Sunburst Court Subdivision to be zoned as R-2. Commissioner Blanton moved that the area be classified according to the amended recommendation of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Mrs. Jackson, owner of Lot 127, Lloyd White Skinner Subdivision, asked that the block in which she lived be restricted to R-1 as set forth in the deed. Mr. Batstone revised the Zoning Board's recommendation from R-4 to R.I for the block between Coronado and Gulf View Boulevard from Fifth Street south to the curve. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation as amended be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. C. N. Munro, presented a petition from residents of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision, requesting that all of that subdivision be zoned R-2 with the exception of the lots facing Cleveland, Court and Missouri Avenue. Commissioner Blanton moved that Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision except those lots facing Cleveland Street, Court Street and Missouri Avenue and excepting Block "Y" be zoned as R-2 and that Block trY" be left unzoned and the lots on Cleveland Street, Court Street and Missouri Avenue be zoned for Business. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Mr. C. K. Weekly requested that the area bounded on the south by Turner, on the east by Palm Avenue, to Markley Street on the north, to the Bay on the west be zoned as R-M instead of R-4 as proposed on the new Zoning Map. It was the Zoning Board's recommendation that north of Turner Street between Palm Avenue and the Bay as f~r north as Markley and that the area between Oak Avenue and the Bay north to Haven Street be zoned as R-M. Commissioner Blanton moved that the area between Haven and Turner extending from Pa~ Avenue as far north as Markley Street and as far north as Haven Street between Oak Avenue and the Bay, be zoned as R-M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Mrs. George Economides objected to the proposed R-M zoning of Lot 1, Lakewood Replat, and suggested that since it was surrounded by an R-l area that it be zoned as R-l. Commissioner Russell moved that the west 1/2 of Lot 2 and all of Lot 1, Lakewood Replat, be zoned as R-I. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. :'J . "tin '. .", 'j r:~ ,w , j I I I I I I :1 'J . ;~ .\ ~~' l ~ ',. "'\' ,J .. i~ -ji '\ " ,? " Mr. Robert Maggert, resident of the Skycrest area, requested that the area lying south of Rainbow Avenue from a point 2g0 feet north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be changed from Business zoning as proposed on the new map to R-l. The same request as outlined by Mr. Maggert was made in a letter addressed to the Commission by Mr. Joseph Lima, a resident of Rainbow Drive. It was considered advisable to defer this matter until Mr. Donald Alvord, developer of Skycrest, could be contacted as he. has probably sold some of this property ~th the understanding that it may be used for business purposes. Mr. A. F. Brevalier appeared before the Commission on behalf of Major L. E. Rohrer, owner of a lot on the northeast corner o~ Seminole and North Osceola, asking that the lot not be changed to Business zoning as indicated on the proposed map. Commissioner Russell moved that the lot on the northeast corner of Seminole and Osceola and the lots on the northwest corner of Seminole and Osceola, further identified as the houses fronting on the City Park, be zoned as R-4, the balance to remain as business. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unani- mously. Mr. Arthur Smith appeared for the residents of Court Street Extension from Hillcrest to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to request that Block A, Breeze Hill Subdivision, be zoned as R-I instead of Business as on the proposed map. Commissioner Russell moved that the lots facing Chestnut Street (Court Street Extension) between Hillcrest and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be lert as they are on both sides of the street (R-4). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. "'" lI"1V..~~,_" '';~.i, ~_~.. &77 ",:, ',' : ~ il r ' t ,:" k '.i. i ~ .'" . f . ~: t . ;' \ , i t I t {, l . ~ ~<;~i;'J."~~'f;b~':~:~!:1f17~~:~(~'I~N~\.i'" " :" ~J'l~~~t~~~~~t;i\;jii;l~ii.'."';;);"'Cl;:"",:.~",;,:"".;., ";,'.',..o:""",,,,:;,,".I.';.:;,:,i,..\~ ":.i..:Ji,~,:";;"'.L.:;,,,:;i~Jt..::..::j,";.,,,::.:,.; .."i,,' ,_",", ,,:... ."."-;, -':.." _... .... : c;.. ". ' t.. ., " (. ~p, ""'c" Of. . ~. ~~. , , . ,'>:k~~. \:'~~"~i."""'~/~~~,~;';'~~~4:~t:.~~~~.;~~"i";~~;.' ............;~!~~~~: " .....'..'.. ',;.'-:' , , .~ ' . , -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 8, 1952 Mr. Fred J. Kuhn, owner of Lots 17-21, Block G, Sunset Point 2nd Addition, requested that this area be changed ~rom the proposed business zoning and be given a more rostricted zoning classification. Mr. Batstone recommended that the block bounded on the south by Sunset Point Drive, on the east by Douglas Avenue, on the west by Spring, between Sunset Point Drive and Floridena Subdivision be zoned R-4. Commissioner Blanton moved that the revised recommendation or the Zoning Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner R~Bsell and carried unanimously. Mr. J. A. Novotney, owner of property between Gulf View Boulevard and Coronado Drive, objected to the proposal to zone that area as R-M and requested that it be zoned as R-4. Mr. Batstone recommended that the area bounded on the west by Gulf View Boulevard, on the south by Third Street, on the north by First Screet, and on tbe east by Coronado Stree~ be changed ~rom R-M to R-4. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation be accepted as amended. Mo~ion was ssconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. W. W. Blackburn opposed the proposed R-2 zoning ot Lots 1-16, Block 7. and Lots 12-14, Block 6. P1necrest Subdivision. and suggested this be zoned as manufacturing. The Zoning Board recommended that the area be zoned as Business. Commissioner Blanton moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the Public Hearing be adjourned to continue Tuesday, December 9, 1952, at 1:30 P.M. Commissioner Blanton moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned to Tuesday afternoon at 1:)0 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. , .: . ~~~ -/ Attest: and Clerk " " ".' ' . ,. . . ~ ./:'\'":'~"~"';"'"I,';,)~,": .., : ,',:,", ',"<:;':~':.~., " fa 7"-'-7"'" ~~"'''' . ',', ,", . :,' '. '<',' . '/'!," ,', ' j' .' t\~ ,.;,::,:/,~,{{ ~',~ '. l ~" '.. ., . ~ .,"\ '; ~. ~ ~;,:~fJ;~;~,:~(; .. ~'M~1)~~Z~"" .:'. .;'vft~;lr~i""'.' ..... ...... CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 8, 1952 I,." .,.: Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr. December 5, 1952 .........L ...,,,.:1 ,~". ...: 1 '.-:.;:..;v . 'A :1 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Special Session at 1:30 p.m. on December 8, 1952, for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing for the New Zoning Map of the City of Clearwater. Sincerely yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager FCM: s -~---------~----------~~~-------_._---------------------------------------------- To: ZONING BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION CLEARWATER, FLA. December 8, 1952 Gentlemen: " ., In accordance with published requests that objections to the proposed new zoning map be presented to the board this date, we do herewith make formal objection to the proposed re-zonin~ of that particular area immediately north of the Sunset Point Hotel West of Edgewater Drive and the area kno\~ as Sunnydale Subdivision east of Edgewater Drive, as R-l. At present the entire area is composed of multiple dwelling units. Sunnydale Drive leading into the Subdivision has, both on its North and South, well developed multiple dwelling units; All present building development west of Edgewater Drive is multiple dwelling, including the existing Sunset Point Hotel immediately South and adjoining the area in question. We do therefore request the consideration of the Zoning Board and the City Commission of the City of Clearwater to the maintenance of zoning restrictions in the above areas, to those as will conform to the general nature of existing construction and use. WJC:fs Sincerely, . /s/ William J. Castagna ---------~--------------------------------------------------------------------~--- " December a, 1952 Hon. Herbert Brown, Mayor Clearwater, Florida Dear Mayor Brown: I am writing you in behalf of the North Shore Association, which association is composed of citizens residing and owning property in the northerly section of the city between Ft. Harrison Avenue and the bay and lying immediately south of Stephensons Creek. The map now on display in the city hall showing proposed changes in the zoning ordinance indicates that several blocks of land on north Osceola and in the vicinity of Engman Street are proposed to be zoned R-4. My understanding is that this class of zoning permits a limited amount of business. The North Shore Association very strongly objects to allowing any business of any nature in this area. It is the opinion of the association that the entire water front area lying North of North Ward School and extending to Stephensons Creek should be zoned for residential purposes only. A portion of this area is now zoned for one family dwellings, and a portion is zoned for multiple dwellings. It is the opinion of the association that these classes of zoning should be con- tinued in this area, and that no changes should be made that would permit any business of any nature. It is a well known fact that no business of any kind has ever been permitted in the waterfront area on the southside of the city. The North Shore Association feels that the northerly water front area of the city is entitled to the ~ame consideration and protection. RR:drc Respectfully yours, Isl Ralph Richards . ,; -------------------------~--------------------------------------------~--------~-- PETITION TO THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND THE ZONING COMMITTEE OF THIS CITY Wet the undersigned petitioners, respectfully ask your favorable consideration of our request for certain changes in the boundaries and character of the zoning map of the City as it is now proposed according to the map now displayed in the City Hall for the examination and consideration of the residents. We are residents and owners of homes and lots in the subdivision known as Hibiscus Gardens, which runs South from Cleveland Street, in which the old restrictions placed on buildings in this subdivision have expired. The proposed zoning map places all that portion of this Subdivision south or Park Street in the "R-M" group and the whole portion north of Park Stre~t in the Business group. ..~ ...,,_.-~1').~ ,{,.' . -':"::"-' j ..' :, ~~ . .,. . . '., '. .' : " ..',' > (ij','i,.. I ". ," ;.:. ',....,...... . ..... .,.1 " ~ ' , ~l'l ~ . ....,.".,.,'~~" \., .':':,."" lL/,W}i,,1i~':~" . .... ,",' , .. .... ... . ) " ,~. , , , '.' .\~ "" :" ."" 'D,',,'~,'l ' . '.' . " 1, ~. ," z "':l:.~':"" .' 'J '.~{ ,.},~ . ,..'~::>~':L"..J ...., '(":h'" '~~ '~-.\ ~'i . ; , ',.' T . ,. H , , ""........,...:..". .,...., . . , , .. .,. ..,,.,', ,:., ~.~..".,,~.Ii.:;r....~;..'.,~,.. '. ,'" .". , . . .. ..,. ~-~.....,' w ....-',.._..Ir~,.~\~.,;,.i.-"w~.;..,::..:,:.,.\:~~..:, ~, . / (;" ~ 'I(~::;~';\(?/ i;,: . V C> U .,.~, ..'. 1.. 1 CITY COMMISSION MEETING December 8, 1952 (Continued) This portion south of Park Street has been used entirely so far for residences exclusively, and there are on this portion no Multiple Dwellings, Hotela, Motels, Apartments or Clinics, which would be permitted under the "R-M" grouping. Aleo that portion of this subdivision north of Park Street, which consists of the lots on said Park Street, facing south and which run north to a line bounded by an alley easement dividing the lots in such blocks facing south on Park Street from those facing north on Cleveland Street as being now used and held for residence purposes exclusively, except the site of the Church on the corner of Betty Lane and Park Street, and on this portion there are not, nor are there planned, any Multiple Dwellings, Hotels, Motels, Apartments or Clinics. This district is already fully supplied with multiple dwelling units, hotels, motels, apartments, clinics and limited business units on Cleveland Street for this part of the city, and we respectfully submit to your Honorable bodies that the use of the property above described for the purposes permitted und~r the classification "R-M" & B" would seriously affect the present use, enjoyment and value of the homes and property which we have here and which we all have occupied with the idea that it would be used for the purposes only which are permitted under the "R-2" classification. Those of us who have a home on the north side of Park Street, and those who have homes on the south side of Park Street and now face the north side of said street which is proposed as a Business District, feel that the use of the lots on the north side of this Park Street for a business purpose beside, and opposite such homes would be a very serious injury to our property and deprive us of the reason- able use and enjoyment of the homes which we have built or bought for residence purposes. All of us, therefore, your petitioners, request that you should change the proposed zoning map of' this district so that all that portion of the above described property in this subdivision lying between the extended line of the alley easement which runs through the block north of Park Street south to the southern line of this subdivision on Chestnut Street and bounded on the east by Frederica Avenue, and on the west by Missouri Avenue. when extended, be placed in the zoning classi- fication called "R-2" to be limited to the erection of single or duplex homes only, with such necessary attachments as belong to such homes. "I ',,~. , ':/. ..;, i' '., '( , . . '~. t: ; ~ , 1 1 :<J Signed by eighteen persons. ---~------~---------------------~--------~-------~---------~--------------~------ Mr. Francis C. Middleton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: December 6, 1952 It is my understanding that the new Zoning Law comes before the City Commis- sioners, Monday December a, 1952, for a hearing. Since I can not attend the session in person, because of the necessity of having to earn a living, I am asking you to please make known my objections to the proposed Zoning Laws for Skycrest. Other property owners who are aware of this will no doubt be at the hearing. The proposed new Zoning Laws for Skycrest has lots which are Zoned (B) for business. These are; Lots 1 to 8 of Block A of Unit A Lots 1 to 8 of Block B of Unit A Lots 1 to 4 of Block C ot Unit A Lots 1 to 4 of Block A ot Unit B It is respectfully requested that the Zoning Laws be changed on the above lots from (B) to (R-2). The main reason for the change is because Rainbow Drive is a residential street and we would like to be assured it would so remain because the entire length of Rainbow Drive except for this exception is Zoned (a-l) on one side and (R-2) on the other. There is no objection to the lots facing Gulf-to-Bay Road being Zoned (B). Thanking you for your cooperation, I remain Sincerely, /s/ Joseph M. Lima 1700 Rainbow Dr. Clearwater, Florida -----~---~---------------~-------~------~----------------------------------~------ . ','.::1 I .... --...-,... -, ---.. ~ . ; .' ,'.'. '.., ,','.;' .': ! . \ . ! ! i ! ! I. ,-,':: ,',' ..:' .'./.::< '. <,}<~,;i,;~.. ';, . ...",.. ..,~ ,:':!,;.:yf3!~:ff;\., ~'{~~~{ '. CITY COMMISSION MEETING December �, 1952 City Ha11,aMonday,1December $he1952y at,1130rPa�er��h thesfollowingsmembers present: Herbert M. Bromn Wm. E. Crown, Jr. He:ber� M. Blanton Jacu Russe7.l Absent: Garland D, Lynn Also present were: F. C. Nliddieton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma Sidney Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Coznmissioner Commissioner C'oguaissioner Cpmmissioner City Manager Jr. City Attarney Ghief of Police City Engineer Tine Mayor called the meeting to order and announced that the meeting had been called for the pu.rpose of holding a public hearing on the �roposed ne� Zoning Map for tt�e City of Glearwater. The Niayor int�°aduced Mr. John Batstone, Chairman oi the Zoning Board, and asked him to introduce the members of the Zoning �oard who were present. Mr. CZeveland Insco, Mr. Lewis Homer, Mr. Leland Drew and Mr. E. G. Marquardt were presented as members of the Zoning Board. Mr. Batstone explained the changes in the classifications as set forth in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney and the City Mar�ager distributed copies of the new Zoning Ordinance to those in the audience. Mr. E. B. Casler, Jr., addressed the Coramission asking that Lots 5,6,'7,$, Bl.ock 5, Overbrook Subdivision, continue to be zoned as Business instead of being ehanoed to R-2. By consent, the Com:nission signified intention of changing all of the thirteen lots in Block Five to Business on the new Zoning Map. Mr. William Castagna, attorney for Mr, F. Fiorintini, requested that the area north of Sunset Poin� Hotel and west o� Edgewater Drive be zoned as R-�. instead of R-1 and that all of the area known as Sunnydale Subdivision t�e zoned as R-4, instead of R-1. Mr. Castagna pointed out that tl�ere was only one street in Sunnpd.ale Subdi�*ision, the entrance to which is bordered by a mo�el on the north and one on tb,e souih; therefore he did not see how it would harm adjoining property by having multiple dwellings in the rest of the subdiv�.sion. 2�ir, iAiJ.liam Sage spoke for the Clearwater Federai:ion of Civic Clubs requestin� that the scenic view along the west side of Edgewater Drive be preserved, �'he Pdayor stated that for two or three years both the City Commission and the Edgewater Drive Association had publiciaed their poZicy of keeping Edgewater Drive as a scenic dri�e and permitting no filling in of bayfront land or building of motels on the west side of Edgewater Drive and that the present owners bought the land within that period and were aware of the opposi- tio�n ta fills on the west side, Mr. Lewis Homer repeated his offer to donate his frontage an the west side of Edgewater free to the Ci�y if the City could acquire the land from the Sunset Foint Hotel to the Dunedin Tine from thz other owners. He reported that the other owners were not willing to sell wher� he made the offer formcrly. Commissioner Crown moved that the Mayor's recoramenda.tson that the rear portion of this subdivision be revised to R-!� but that the west side of the stree� be retained as recommended by the Zoning Board and in line with,the long-stated poZicy of the City. Motion was seconded by Commissionex Blanton and carried ur.animously. ASr. To�p Hamilton complimented t;�e Zoning Board and the Commission on the completion of the map and asked if there were any objections to any of the manu- facturing zones on the map along the railroad. The Gity Attorney replied that Mr. E. F, Weidemeyer wished an expression from the Zoning Boarci as to whether �he northeast cosner of Maple and Missouri would be designated for manufacturing purposes. He reported that this area, otherwise described as p�rt of Tract D, Country Club replat, had been sold to Mr. Wsidemeyer by the Gity for manufacturing purposes. The Zoning Board had zoned the propsrGy on the new map as R-1 as tY�e tract is directly abutting on an R-1 area in which man� homes have already been built. Commissioner Russell sug�e�ted that the zoning remain unchanged. By consent the Comt►;ission agreed to this recommendation. Commissioner Crawn e;ccused himself from the meeting at this point. Mr. J. E. Satterfiel3 adclressed the ComTnission speaking for the residents of the C'ountry Club Subdivision requesting that the zoning for the entire sub- division be changed to R-1 which would include the unnumbered lot on the north- west corner of Drew and Betty Lane, formerly occupied by•the Country Club Building but now vacant. The corner is zoned as R-4 on the proposed map by the Zoning Board. Mr. Lloya Phillips, attorney for Mr. A. Wm. Herbst, stated ihat his client had paid �25,000.00 for the unnumbered lot for the purpose of building an apartm�nt house anci that he was not asking for any change in the zoning of Lot 1, Bloak 7, Country Club, wnich would be R-1. Mr. ?hillips a].so pointed out that th� unnumbered lot had been used by the Country Club as a site for their clubhouse before thsre was a Country Club Subdivision created, and that there �rere no restrictiong in the deed. Commissioner Russell moved that the Zoning Boardts recommendation (R-t� zcning) be accepterl. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blanton and carried ur.�nimously. Mr. Satterfield requested a zoning designation, possibly R 3, tahich would permit an apartment building but not a motel or hotel. / r r r�' (� 0 � _2_ CITY CON��ITSSION MEETING Deceraber �, 1952 Mr. C. P. Day inquired as ta the new zoning for the Carlouel Club an�. upon being informed that iL was R-M on the new map, he requested that it be changed to R-L Mr. Batstone informed him tha.t if the area tvas zoned R-1 and the Club burned down, it would not be permissible �� rebuild the Club; therefore, he recommended it be designated as an unzoned area. Gommissioner Blanton moved tha� the area be classified as unzoned. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. • Mr. E. B, Caslez•, Jr., requested thE Commission to change the proposed zoning on Surset Drive fr�m PaJ.m Bluff to 1�4arshall Street from R-M to R-2. The Clerk read a letter written by Mr. Ralph Richards on behalf oi the North Shore Assaciation regarding the zoning of this area. The Zoning Board recommended that the area be zoned as follows: From the south line of Lot One, B1ock Trvo, Gorra Subdivision to Palm Bluff Street, the lots on the east side of Osceola Avenue and the lots between Osceola Avenue and the Bay be zoned as R-'!; That in the area running north from Palm B1uff Street between Palm Blufi Street and t he south line of Buena Vista Subdivision that the lots fronting on the east side of Osceola and tYie lots between Osceola and the Bay be zoned R-2; Also that the lots east oi Osceola and the lots bet�een Osceo�a and Sunset �lvenue from the south line of Buena Vista Subdivision to Marshall Street excepting Lots 35, 36, 3'j, be zoned R-2; And lots on both sides of Osceola Avenue from Marshall Street to the nar��a line of Lots l�� and k2 of Sunburs� Cour� Subdivision to be zoned as R-2. Commissioner Blantan moved that the area be classified according to the amended recommendation oi the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. N�rs. Jackson, owner o� Lot 127, Lloyd Wk�ite Skinner Subdivision, asked tt�at the block in which she lived be res��ieted to R-1 as set forth in the deed, Mr. Batstone revised the Zoning Board�s reconmendation from R-4 to I�-1 for the block be�ween Goronado and Gulf View �oulevard iram Fifth Street south to the curve. Commissioner Russell moved that th� Zonang Boardfs recommendation as amended be approved. Motion was seconded by G.,�issioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. C. Ne t4unro, presented a petition £rom residents of Hibiscus Ga�dens Subd.ivi�ion, requesting that all oi that subdivision �e zoned R-2 with the exception nf the lots facing Cleveland, Court and I�lissouri Avenue. Commissiones Blanton moved that Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision except those lots facing Cleeeland Street, �ourt Strset and Missouri Avenue and excepting Block "Y" be zoned as R-�2 and that Block ��Yn be left unzoned and *�+e lots on Gleveland Btreet, �ourt Street ana Missouri Avenus be zoned for Business. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and �carried unanimously. Mr� C. K. Weekly requested that the area bounded on the south by Turners on the east by Palm Avenue, to Markley Street on the north, to the Bay on the w�st be zoned as R-M instead of R-4 as proposed on the new Zoning Map. It was the Zoning Boardts recor�mendation that north oi Turner Street bet�reen Palm Avenue and the Bay as far north as Markley and that the area between Oak Avenue and �he Bay north to Haven Street be zoned �s R-M. Commissioner Blanton moved that the area between Haven and Turner extending from Palm Avenue as far north as i�arkley Stree� and as �3r north as Haven Street between Oak Avenue and the Bap, be zoned as R M, Motion wag seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, Mrs. George Economides objected to �he prc,posed R-M zoning of Lot 1, Lakewood Replat, and suggested that since it was surrounded by an R-1 area that it be zoned as R-1, Cammissioner Russell moved that the vrest l/2 of Lot 2 and all of Lot 1, Lakewood Replat, be zoned as R-1. Motion was secc�nded by Comtnissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. Robert Ma�gert, resident of the Skycrest area, requested that the area lying south of Raintiow Avenue from a point 2$0 ieet north of Gulf-to-Bay Bo�alevard be changesi from Busii�ess zoning as proposed on the new map to R-Z, The same request as outlined by Mr, Maggert was made in a letter addressed to the Commission by Mr. Jaseph Lima, a resident of R3inbow �Jrive. It was considered advisable to defer this matter unti2 Mr. Donaid Alvord, developer of Skycrest, could be contacted as he.has probably sold some of this propertg with the understan�ing that it may be used for business purposes. Mr. A. F. Brevalx�r appearE�d before the Commission on behalf af Niajar L. E. Rohrer, awner of a lot on the northeast corner of Szminole and North Osceola, asking that the lot not be changed to Business zoning as indicated on the proposed roap. Commissioner Russell moved that th� 1ot on the northzast corner gi Seminole and Osceola and the lots on the northwe�t corner o£ Seminole and Osceola, further identified as the houses fronting on the City Park, be zoned as R-y., the �alance to remain a� business. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Blant�n and c arried unani- mously. Mr. Arthur Smith appeared for the residents of Court Street Extension i'rom Hillcrest to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to re�uest that Block A, Breeze Hzll Subdivision, be zaned as ft-1. instead of Business as on the proposed map. Commissiones Russell moved that Lhe lots facing Chestnut Street (Gourt Street Fxtension) between Hillcrest and Gulf-to-Bay Bou.levard be left as they are on both sades of `�he street (R-1�). I�Iotion was seco��ded by Corrunissioner Blanton and carriPd unanimously. -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING Decer�ber $, 1952 Mr, Fred J. Kuhn, owner of I,ots 17-21, Black G, Sun�et Point 2nd Addition, requested that this area be changed from the proposed business zanix�g and be given a more restricted zonin�; classification. Mr. Batstone recommended that the block bounded on the south by Sunset Point Drive, on the east by Douglas Avenue, on the west by Spring, between Sunset Point Dri.ve and Floridena Subdivision be zoned R-4. Commissioner Blanton moved that the revised recomiaendation of the Zoning Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Coramissioner ft�xssell and carrisd unanimously. Mr. Ja A. Novotney, owner of �ropert;� between Gulf Vievr Boulevard and �oronado Drive, objected tn the proposal to zone that area as R-M and requested that it be zoned as R-k. Mr. Batstone reconvnended tha� the area bounded on the west by Gulf Vieca Boulevard, on the south by Third Street, on the north bv First Street, and on the east by Coronaclo Street be changed from R-N to R-4. Coanmissioner Russell moved that the Zanzng Board�s recommendation be accepted as amended. Motion was seconded by Cosnmissioner Blanton and carried unanimously. Mr. W. GJ. Blackburn opposed the pxopos�d R-2 zoning o.� Lats Z-1b, Block 7, and Lots 12-14, Block 6, Pinecrest Subdivision, and suggested this be zoned as manufacturing. The Zoning Board recommended that the area be zoned as Business. Cmmmissinner Blanton moved that the Zoning Boardrs recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded bq Gommissi��ner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the PuY,lic Hea?�ing be adjourned to continue Tuesday, Deceraber 9, �952, at 1:30 P.�I. Commissioner Blanton moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned to Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 P,M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Attest: . � Gi y'Auditn and Clerk Mayror- ommisaio e CIT3C COMMz5SI0N MEETING �ecember $, 1952 Mayor-Coc+imissioner Herbert i�I. Brown Commissioners: Herbert Blanton, Sr., Garland D. Lynn Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr. Gentlemen• Dece�►ber 5, 1952 � � / The City Comm�.ssion will meet in Special Session at 1:30 p.m. on December $, 1952y for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing for the New Zoning Map of the Gity of �learwater. FCM:s Sincerely yours, /s/ F. C, i�iddleton City Manager December t�, 1952 To: ZONING BOARD ANA CITY �OMMISSION � CLEARSvATER, FLA. GentZemen• In accordance with ptzblished requests ttiat objections to the proposed new zoning map be presented to the board this date, we do herewith make formal objec�ion tn the proposed re-zoning of that particuZar area immediately north of the Sunset Point Hotel West of Edgewater Drive and the area known as Sunnydale Subdivision east of Edgewater Drive, as R-1. At present the entire area is com�o�ed of multiple dwelling units. �unnydale Drive leading into the Subdivision has, both on its North �nd South, well developed multiple dwelling units; Al1 present building development west of Edgewater Drive i.s multiple dwelling, including the existing Sunset Point Hotel immediately Sou�h and adjoining the area in question. We do therefore requast the consideration of the Zoning Board and the City Commission o£ the City of Clearwater to the maintenance of zonin� restrictions in the above areas, to those as will conform to th� general nature of existing constr�ua�ion and use. Sincerely, WJC:fs /s/ Viilliam J. Castagna Hon. Herbert Brown, Mayor Clearwater, Florida Dear Mayor Brown: December $, 1952 I am writing you in behalf of the North Shore Association, which association is composed of citizens residing and owning property in the northerly section o£ the city between Ft. Harrison Aaenue and the bay and lying immediately south of Stephensons Creek. The map now on display in the city hall showing proposed changes in �he zoning ordinance i.ndicates that several blocks of land an north Osceola and iri th� vicinity of Engmari Street are proposed to be zoned R-l�. My understanding is uhat this class of zoning permits a limited amount of business. The North Shore Association very strongly objects to allowing any business of any na�ure in this area. It is the opinion of the association that the entire water front area lying Tdorth of North Ward Schoal and extending to St�phensons Creek �hould be zoned for residential purposes only. A portion �f this area is now z�ned for one family dwellings, and a�ortion i� zoned for multiple dwellings. It is the opinion of the assoaiation that these classes of zoning should be con� tinued in tk:is area, and that no changes should be made that would pe.rmit any bvsiness of any nature. It is a well known �act that no business of any kind has ever been perm�t�ed in the,waterfront area on the southside of the city. The Nnrth Shore Association feels that the northerlq water front area of the ci�y is entitled to the same consideration and protection. � Respectfully yours, RR:dre �sj Ra1ph Richards PETITION TQ THE CITY CONIMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF GLEARWATER AND THE ZONTNG COMMITTEE OF THIS CITY V�e, the un.dersigned petiti.�ners, respectfully ask ,your favorable consideration of our request for certain changes in the boundaries and charactPr of the zoning map of �he City as ib is now proposed according to the map now displayed in the City Hall for the examination and consideration of the residents. We are residents and owners of hames and lots in the subdivision known as Hibiscus Gardens, which runs South from Cleveland 3treet, in which the old. restrictions placed on buildings in this subdivision have expired. The proposed zoning map places all that portion of this Subdivision south of Park Street in the 11R-M�� group and the whole portion north of Park Street in the Business group. � �� CITY COMMISSION MEETING December $, 1952 (Continuedi This pQrtion south of Park Street has been used entirely so far for residences exclusively, and there are on this portion no Multiple Dwellings, Hotels, Motels, Apartments or Clinics, which would be permitted under the t+R-M" grouping. Also that portion oi this subdivision north of Park Street, which consists of the lots on said Park Street, facing south and which run north to a lir�e bounded by an �lley easement dividir�g the lots in such blocks facing sauth on Park Stireet from those facing north on Gleveland Street a� being now used and held for residence purposes exclusively, except the site of the Church on ihe corner of Betty Lane and Park Street, and on this portion there are not, nor are there planned, any Multiple Dwellings, Hotels, Motels, Apartments or Clinics. This district is alrEady fully supplied with raultiple dwelling units, hotels, motels, apartments, clinics an3 limited business units on Cleveland 3treeb for this part o£ the city, and we respectfully submit to your Honorable bodies that the use of the proper�y anove described for the purposes permitted under the cl.assification "�-MTM &��� would seriously af£ect the present use, enjoyment and value of the homes and property which we have here and which we all have occupied with the idea that it woula be used for the purposes only which are permitted und�r the fTR-2TM c?assification. Those of us who have a home on the north side of Park Street, and those who have homes on the south side of Park Street and now �ace the north side of said street which is propo3ed as a Business District, feel that the use of the lots on the north side of thi3 Park Street for a business purpose beside, and opposite such homes w�uld be a very serious injury to our property and depriv� us of the reason- able use and enjoyment of the homes which we have built or bought for residencs purposes, Al1 of us, tYierefore, your petitioners, request that qou should change the proposed zoning map of•this district so that a11 that portion of the above described property in this subdivision lying between the �xtended line of the aTley easement which run3 through the blocic north of Park Street south ta the southern line of this subdivision on �hestnut Street and bounded on the east by Frederica Avenue, and on the west by Missouri Aventte, when extended, be placed in the zoning classi- fication called nR-2tt �o be limited to the erection of single or duplex homes only, with such necessary attachmants as belong to such homes. Mr. Francis C. Midd]_eton City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: �iigned by eigh�eer� persons. December b, 1952 It is my understanding that the new Zoning Law comes before the City Comrais- sioners, Monday ilecember $, 1�52, for a hearing. Since I can not attend the session in person, because of the necessity of having to earn a living, I am asking you to please make known my objections to the proposed Zoning Laws f�r Skycrest, dther property owners who are aware of this wi.11 no doubt be �t the hearing. The proposed new Zoning Laws for Skycrest has lots which are 2oned (B) for t�usiness. These are; Lot� 1 to g of Block A of Unit A Lots l to $ of Block B af Unit A Lots 1 to 4 oi' Block C of Unit A Lots l to 4 of Block A of Unit B It is respectfullp requested that the Zoning Laws be changed on the a�ove lots from (B) to (R-2). The main reason for the change is because Rainbow Drive is a residen�ial stree� and we would like to be assured it would so remain, because the entire length of Rainbovr Driae except for this exception is Zoned {R-1) on one side and (R-2) on the other. There is no objection to the lots Facing Gul£�to-Bay Road being Zoned (Bj. Thanking you for your cooperation, I remain Sincerel.y, /s/ Joseph M. I,ima 1700 Rainbow Dra Clearwater. Florida