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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 195)
The City Commission ot the Ci~y ot Clearwater met in regular session at, City
Monday, February 2, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
wm. E. Crown, Jr.
Jack Russell
John W. Bates*
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chal. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClamma
Sidney Lickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
City At~orney
Chief or Police
City Engineer
*Comm!ss1oner Bates was absent at first part ot meeting and came in about
2:00 P.M.
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Dr.
H. W. Blackburn of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. The Mayor inquired it
there were any corrections to the minutes of January 19, 1953. The City Manager
said the mdnutes concerning tne approval of the new p,lat ot Skycrest Unit #8 should
be correceed to read the approval of Skycrest Units ,S and 19. Commissioner Russell
moved that the minutes of the regutar meeting of January 19th be approved as amended
in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing and their reading be
dispensed with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read the proposed Ordinance 629 which would amend Section 21
of Ordinance 5~a. concerning fees far water tapping and service connections.
Commissioner Crown suggested that the City Manager be given authority to set up the
scnedule of fees instead of making it a part of the Ordinance. By consent, the City
Attorney was instructed to redraw the Ordinance in accordance with Commissioner
Crown's suggestion.
The City Attorney presented the proposed Ordinance 630 which would amend
Ordinances 439 and 572 concerning connection charges and fees for the sanitary sewer
system. It was suggested by the Commissioners that the set $25.00 fee be eliminated
trom the Ordinance and that the City Manager be given authority to set the fee ~or
this service. By consent, it was agreed that this Ordinance Should be redrawn ~o
eliminate specific fees for connection charges and give the City ~anager the
authority to set the tee.
The City Attorney read the proposed Ordinance 631, amending Ordinance 590,
regarding the fees tor gas used for space heating. Commissioner Crown moved that
Ordinance 631 be approved on its ~irst reading as read. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that by unanimous consent the Commission cunsidar
Ordinance 63~ on,}ts second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by
Commissione~~a carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 631 by
title only. Commissioner Crown moved that Ordinance 631 be passed on its second
reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented the Zoning Board's recommendation that the Commission
approve the application of the Phillips Petroleum Company to erect service stations
at the corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue (Lot 21, Unit A, Skycrest
Subdivision), 1300 North Fort Harrison Avenue (Lots 42 and 43, 1st Addition to
Enghurst Subdivision) and 1465 South Fort Harrison (90 rt,. of Lots 1 to 6 inclusive,
Block A, Belleair Highlands Subdivision). Commissioner Crown moved that the Zoning
Board's recommendation to approve the application of Phillips Petroleum Company to
erect service stations at Gulf-to-Bay and Duncan, at 1300 North Fort Harrison and
1465 South Fort Harrison be approved subject to the approval of the City Engineer
as to technical details. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Bates came in at this time.
The City Attorney presented the proposed plat for the 1st Addition to Uigh
Point Subdivision and read the report from the Zoning Board Which included the
following recommendations:
The City should be granted a utility easement of 5'0" on rear property
line of all lots.
The north and south property line dividing lots facing Keystone Drive snd
Spencer Avenue be centered all the way to Druid Road between Lots 2 and 3.
Increase the width of Lot 1, as it is a corner lot.
The present zoning in this area is now R-2 residential and the Board
suggests that it remain the same.
The Commission discussed possible requirements for admission of any subdivisions
as to the type of improvements to be required before approval and it was suggested
tha~ the City Attorney look into the possibility of drawing an Ordinance regarding
tbe nature and extent ot improvements required to be installed by the developer.
The Kayor suggested that since there were several problems concerning this plat
which needed an affirmative answer trom the subdivider that the matter be re~erred
to the City Manager and the Ciey Attorney for a report and recommendation to be
brought back to the Commission with particular reference to an Ordinance. By consent,
the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 1953
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. John R. Forrest addressed to the
Zoning Board requesting that the zoning an Lot 3, Block B, Floridena SUbdivisioni
be changed from R.l to R-4 under the hardship clause in the Zoning Law as a mote
has been built immediately south of his property, Which prevented hia from building
a home on the lot. The City Attorney also read a letter rrom the Zoning Board
recommending that tho request be denied since the request did not qualify as a
hardship case. Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission accept the rec~enda-
tion of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried.
Commissioner Crown did not vote.
A letter was read by the City Attorney rrom General Hugo P. Rush asking for an
encroachment of two feet on the 20 foot set-back line to extend the front of his
garage located on Lot 6, Block 35, Mandalay Subdivision. He also read a letter
from the Zoning Board recomnending that the request be granted. Commissioner Russell
moved that the Zoning Board's recommendation be accepted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported that the terms of ~hrge of the Zoning Board members had
expired and he recommended that Mr. Lewis Homer, Mr. Leland Drew and Mr. E. C.
Marquardt be reappointed to serve for a two year term. Commissioner Crown moved
that the Mayor's recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
Regarding the vacating of the Clearwater Beach Court located on City property,
the City Attorney reported that Mr. R. C. Berner, ~he owner, is willing to accept
the City's proposal to vacate the property by May 1st and that he will waive any
rights to a cash payment that he has according to the lease if the City will lease
him a 60 foot strip of land adjacent to the new City Pier on the north side of
Causeway Boulevard for operation of a small business, possibly a lunchroom with
no intoxicating liquors or beer to be sold. After discussion, Commissioner Crown
suggested that the Commission secure a signed statement from Mr. Berner showing
that he was willing to vacate the property by May 1st. The Mayor recommended that
the City Attorney and the City Manager be authorized to secure such a statement~
The City Attorney stated ~hat he would obtain a survey of the property Mr. Berner
wished to lease, drawings of the proposed building, prepare a proposed new lease and
secure a release from the present lease signed by Mr. Berner. The Mayor appointed a
Committee composed of Commissioners Crown and Bates to investigate Mr. Berner's
proposal. Mr. L. S. Caldwell, Mrs. Clifrord McKay and Mr. Charles Kerekes addressed
the Commission opposing the granting of any additional leas~ to Mr. Berner on the
Gulf front property.
The City Attorney read a Resolution requesting the Florida members of the
United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, the U.S. Coast
Guard and the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct an investigation to determine
the source of the oil which is washing up on Clearwater Beach from the GulC of
Mexico, and further to request other communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida to
take similar ac~ion. The City Manager reported that he had contac~ed Congressman
Cour~ney Campbell by telephone, and that Mr. Campbell had promised to start working
on this project immediately. Commissioner Crown moved that the Resolution as read
be passed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney, in reporting regarding the feasibility of amending Ordinance
500, the Taxicab Ordinance, to provide that a permit issued to a taxicab licensee be
used wi~hin six months of its issuance or the permit would be revoked, stated that
the word "permit" is not used in Ordinance 500. He repo~ted that a taxicab operator
is issued an occupational license, the amount of which is based on the number of
cabs and that the transfer of such a license is subject ~o the approval of the
Commission. The City Attorney suggested that at the time the operator applied tor
his license that he be licensed only for the maximum number of cabs he has had in
operation during the year so long as that number is within the limit authorized by
the Commission. The Ci~y Manager recommended that a quarterly report be made by
the taxicab companies as to the number of cabs in operation during that period and
that ~hese reports be used by the Treasurer as a basis for dealing with the operators.
After some discussion, the Commission agreed that the City Treasurer be instructed
to require taxi operators at the time of applying for their annual license to furnish
an arridavit to the effect that the cars on which the license is applied for have
been in actual use during the preceding twelve months period; further, that the City
Treasurer should require quarterly reports from taxi operators on the number of cars
which they have had actually in operation during the quarterly period.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Alfred Marshall and Mr. Howard Rives,
owners of Lots 73 to 78, Glenwood Subdivision, requesting that the set-back line on
Lots 71 to 78, inclusive, be changed to 30 ~eet from the existing curb on Lake Drive
and 25 ~eet an Ridgewood Avenue, to be measured from the existing curbs. He also
read a letter from the Zoning Board recommending that the request be denied since it
was not a hardship case. Mr. Rives appeared personally before the Commission and
explained that the City has sewer lines located in some ins~ances as much as 12 to
14 reet inside the rear lot line of these lots which makes it impossible for the
property owners to conform to the present building set-back line, and the owners
request that the set-back line be changed or that the City relocate the sewer line
along the rear lot line tor Which the owners wo\lld grant an easement. Commissioner
Crown moved that the City Engineer and the City Manager be authorized to relocate
the drainage sewer presently across Lot 78, Glenwood Subdivision, provided that an
inspection of the sewer line indicates that it is in good condition and that the
whole line does not need to be relocated and that easements are granted throughout
that; block in so far as practical. Motion was seconded by Commissioner: Strang and
carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMlSSION MEETING
February 2. 1953
Regarding the proposed playground area at Water Tank Park on Clearwater Beach, t
the City Manager estimated that it would cost approximately $8,000.00 to remove the ..
trees, to clear and fill the land and put a fence around the area with the exception t. .
of a 15 foot park area across the front paralleling Mandalay Boulevard. The City I
Attorney read a letter from Mr. Lloyd Phillips representing a group of owners of
property adjacent to the park, requesting that the discussion of the playground be
deferred since he was obliged to be out of town at the time of the scheduled meeting.
Mr. Phillips indicated that these property owners would oppose the creation of the
playground in this location. The City Manager reported some consideration had been
given to establishing a playground in the area ot the Youth Maritime Center and that
Mr. Lickton would have plans ready to present to the Commission at its next meeting
regarding filling in the east side of the property, taking care-of the end ot
Clearwater Street, and that the property owners to the north of Clearwater Street
have agreed to join the City in the project if the City puts in a seawall. He also
stated this fill would add approximately 200 x 175 feet to the area on the east side.
The Mayor suggested that the discussion ot both playgrounds be deferred to the next
meeting by consent.
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Mr. William Goza, Attorney, requested on behalf of the Goodman Hotel Corporation
that the City vacate the north 20 feet of Baymont Street as the Clearwater Beach
Hotel had inadvertently constructed five buildings some years ago whiCh encroach
approximately eight feet on the street right-of-way. Mro Goza pointed out that the
correct right-or-way of the street is 80 feet and that the present curb line and
paving are entirely within the south 40 feet of the right-of-way; also, that this
is the only east-west street on the Beach with an 80 foot right-of-way except
Clearwater Street. Commissioner Strang suggested that the City vacate 10 feet rather
than the 20 feet since there was only an eight foot encroachment on the right-of-way.
Commissioner ~trang moved that the Commission table this item and that the Mayor
appoint a Committee to investigate it with Mr. Ooza and report back at the next
Commission meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates and the City Attorney to serve
on this Committee.
The City Manager reported that he had contacted the property owners affected by
the alleys in Block 44-A, 44 and )1, MandalaY,and received a favorable reply from
each one of them that they had no objection to the alleys being vacated. Commissioner
Strang moved that a Resolution be prepared in the proper form by the City Attorney
vacating these alleys and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Archie Clement, City Attorney at Tarpon Springs,
asking the City Commission to join with Tarpon Springs and Dunedin in arranging a
meeting with the County Commissioners to request that U.S. Alternate 19 be widened
from Huffman's Corner, north of Tarpon Springs to Largo. Commissioner Strang moved
that the Commission instruct the proper officials to write the City of Tarpon
Springs telling them that the Commission will meet with them and the County Commission
relative to the resurfacing and widening of Alternate Route 19. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown pointed out that improvement was urgently needed for the
extension of Drew Street, State Road 590. Commissioner Crown moved that the proper
City officials be authorized to execute a Resolution in approximately the same form
as previously submitted to the State Road Board with respect to the widening and
resurfacing of Drew Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported in regard to resurfacing Prospect Avenue that the six
inches of marl already on the street could be leveled and the street could be
resurfaced at an estimated cost of $800.00, making it 18 feet wide. Commissioner
Russell moved that the resurfacing of Prospect from Court Street to Turner Street
for $800.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang. Upon the vote
being taken, Commissioners Russell, Strang and Brown voted "Aye", Commissioners Bates
and Crown voted "No". Motion carried.
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Commissioner Russell left the meeting at this point.
The City Manager reported that in setting up a program for the administration
of the Dog Ordinance he met with the S.P.C.A. Committee and they had at that time a
temporary Poundmaster in order to put into operation their new shelter out Drew __
Street. They presented an estimated budget of $6,615.00 for operating the S.P.C.A.
headquarters for a year and sug~ested that the cities of Clearwater, Largo and '
Dunedin coptribute to the budget and that the shares be based on population according
to the last census. Mr. Charles Ware addressed the Commission explaining the program
of the S.P.C.A. and invited the Commissioners to inspect the new facilities. The
City ~~ager estimated that Clearwater's portion would run between $300.00 and
$400.00 a month. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be authorized
between now and June 30th to use from the Contingency Fund Appropriation such funds
as may be required to meet the City of Clearwater's portion of the S.P.C.A. Shelter
budget including administration of the City of Clearwater's Dog Ordinance, up to but
not to exceed $400.00 per month, such portion to be worked out on the bas18 of the
populations ot Largo. Clearwater and Dunedin. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimOUSly.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 1953
Regarding the storm sewer under the Greenwood Housing Project, the City
Engineer reported that engineer6 trom the F.H.A. had inspected the sewer and had
seen his report 1n which he had recommended that the sewer should be rebuilt. Mr.
Lickton said he and the City Manager had had a recent conrerence with the F.H.A.
director from Tampa and an engineer from Washington and they bad asked the City to
estimate the cost of relaying the sewer and filling in the old sewer. Mr. Lickton
gave the Commission an estimate of between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00. The City
Manager suggested that the Mayor appoint a Committee to work with him, the City
Engineer and the City Attorney on this problem.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates and Russell to serve on this Comndttee.
The City Manager requested that the Utility Improvements, Item 6 on the Agenda,
be deterred to the next meeting.
Commissioner Crown called attention 'to the tact that a small mangrove island
lying east or Carlouel SubdiviSion, Clearwater Beach, is not within the City limits
of Clearwater and he thought the matter should be investigated and the island brought
into the City limits if it is not found to be within the City limits or Dunedin.
The Mayor suggested that the City Attorney check into the possibility of incorporating
this island into the City limits.
The City Attorney read a letter rrom the Corps ot Army Engineers, Jacksonville,
Florida, relative to the Bay Haven Corporation's application for a permit to dredge
in front of their property. The letter stated that the Corps must base its decision
entirely upon what e~fect the proposed project would have upon navigation and stated
that the time for filing objections had been extended from January 27th to February
12th.
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The Mayor reported that he had received a telephone call rrom Mr. Leo Butler
informing him that action on the application of F. L. Skinner & Associates to fill
submerged land north of the Causeway had been deferred. Commissioner Crown moved
that the City Manager be authorized to direct a telegram immediately followed up by
a letter to the Corps of Engineers setting forth our understanding that the hearing
with respect to the ~ills north of the Causeway are deferred and setting forth fUrther
our request that such deferment be continued uptil such time as they have been
notified that the developers and the City have worked aut an agreeable solution and
include also that it was found at a Public Hearing that to some extent that naviga-
tion might be interfered with. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney stated that the City of Tampa had acquired from the I. I.
Board submerged lands within the corporate limits and that later the Port Tampa
Authority had also acquired title to submerged lands, and that there might be a
possibility for the City of Clearwater to do the same thing.
The Mayor reported there would be a meeting of the Florida League or Municipal.
ities at Jacksonville on February 14th and 15th where proposed legislation would be
planned, and he thought it important for the Manager and the Attorney and also a
Committee of the Commissioners to be present. Commissioner Crown mewed that with
the approval of the Mayor any City ofricial be authorized to attend this me9ting~
expenses to be paid by the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented a statement for services pertaining to the inquest
ot Florence Peek, the suit of the Goodman Hotel Corporation vs the City, and the
City or Clearwater's injunction suit against the County. Commissioner Crown moved
that the statement be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a proposal for drilling four additional wells at
the Airport area, estimated cost $27,375.00, and estimated the proQuction ~uld be
2,500,000 gallons daily. Commissioner Crown moved that the work order be approved
for an extension to the City water system in the amount or $27,375.00 for the tie-in
of four new wells adjacent to the Airport for connection with the present City water
system. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as City Cornmdssion, and acting as Trustees of the
Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and unanimously carried, approved the admission of the follOWing employees
into membership in the Pension Plan: Wallace P. Baker, Jr., Policeman, Oscar
Ray~ond Underwood, Policeman, Elmer K. Glenn, Electrician.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2. 1953
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~yor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. CroWD, Jr., Jack Russell
w. B. S~rang. Jr.. John W. Bates
January 30. 1953
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Gentlemen:
The regular meeting of the City Commission will be held on Monday afternoon,
February 2. 1953. at 1:)0 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting W11l
be held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the aetached agenda.
Si,cerely yours.
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City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting - February 2, 1953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Dr. Henry W. Blackburn. Firs~ Methodist Church.
2. Approving the minu~es of the regular meeting ot January 19. 1953.
3. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office:
A. Utility Ordinances on first reading.
B. Report on Clearwater Beach Court
C. Resolution regarding oil on Clearwater Beach from the Gult of Mexico.
D. Report with reference to additional taxicabs in Clearwater.
4. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board.
A. Request from Phillips Petroleum Company to erect a service station at
the corner of Gult to Bay and Duncan Avenue.
B. Request from Phillips Petroleum Company to erect a service station at
1300 N. Ft. Harris()n Avenue.
C. Request from Phillips Petroleum Company to erect a service station at
1465 s. Ft. Harrison Avenue.
D. Request for approval of 1st Addition to High Point Subdivision.
E. Letters reques~ing c~anges in the City Zoning.
r. Appointment of three members to the Zoning Board.
S. Commission's consideration of:
A. Resolution from Goodman Hotel Corporation regarding encroachment on
Baymont. (Attorney Goza).
B. Widening of Alternate U. S. #19 from Huffman's Corner to Largo
C. Manager's reply with reference to vacating alleys around Block 44-A
on Clearwater Bascn.
D. Beach Park Play Ground Area. (Water Tank Park).
E. Manager's report with reference to Dog Ordinance and S.P.C.A. Shel~er
F. Engineer's report on the resurfacing of Prospect Avenue from Court
Street eo Turner Street.
G. Engineer's report with reference to storm sewer under Greenwood Housing
Project.
6. Utility Improvements.
7. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent ot the Commission.
Adjournment.
ComDdssion acting a8 Trustees for the Pension Plan.
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January 28. 1953
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, See'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Phillips Petroleum Company
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27. 1953.
a motion was made and carried that the request of the Phillips Petroleum Co. to
erect a service station on Lots 42 and 43, 1st. Addition to Enghurst Subdivision.
(1300 N. Ft. Harrison Ave.), be granted.
The recommendation o~ the Board to erect a service station in this area is in
keeping with the present "Business Zoningw. The driveways should not be over 30
ft. in width at the property line.
NOTE: Attached here~th is a complete set ot plans and specifications ~or the pro-
posed station also a plat plan and survey of the property. If the request meets
with the approval of the City Commission will you please see that the attached
plans etc., are returned to me so I will be able to issue a building permit from
this set ot plans.
To:
From:
Subject:
January 30, 1953
F. C. Middleton
S. Lickton
Gas Station. 1300 No. Ft. Karrison Ave.
The plans for the proposed gas station at 1300 No. Ft. Harrison Avenue bas
been reviewed by the City Engineerts Orfice. and found to be in order. with the
exception that the Plumbing plans should be modified eo show that the water from
the wash rack should be discharged into the storm sewer.
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February 2 t 1953
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Attention: Mr. Charles M. Phillips, Jr.
City Attorney
Gentlemen:
Receipt is acknowledged ot your letter of 24 January 1953 protesting ~be
possible issuance of a Department of the Army permit to the Bay Haven Corporacion
tor the construction ot a bulkhead and to dredge and fill in Clearwater Harbor.
As you are no doubt aware, the jurisdiction ot the Department ot the Army
in matters ot this nature pertains only to the effect of the proposed work on
navigation and this Department cannot take into consideration the effect ot the
proposed work on the value of the adjacent property or on other considerations
that have nothing to do with navigation.
A considerable part of your letter is taken up in pointing out that the map
submitted by the applicant does not conform in all respects to the requirement or
Form No. MB-20. This of rice is unable to identify this form and would appreciate
receiving a copy thereof. It is agreed. however, that the statements ~ich you
make are in general correct with respect to tne scale o~ tne map and other features
which are generally required on maps of this nature. Although it is the policy ot
this office to secure essential conformance with the various published instructions
pertaining to the preparation of permit maps. it is not our policy to deny action
on applications because of minor technicalities in the preparation ot the plans.
The important consideration is whetner or not the applicant has shown sufficient
information to enable this office to arrive at a clear understanding of the work
desired. It is not considered practicable to demand absolute perfection in every
minor detail. It is the present opinion of this o~fice that the plans submitted
by the Bay Haven Corporation are generally adequate to indicate the work proposed.
You state rurther that the proposed construction would cause extraordinary
deposits of material in Clearwater Bay, which deposits would become a hazard to
navigation. An examination of sheet No. 80 of our map file No. 41-12,206 indicates
that the proposed construction would extend approximately as close to the existing
natural channel as the construction which the City of Clearwater was authorized to
perform in permit issued by this office on 12 August 1952. In ract the construction
proposed by the Bay Haven Corporation is quite similar to that ~ich the City ot
Clearwater has been authorized to perform. It 1s difficult to envision why the
construction of the Bay Haven Corporation would cause any more injurious deposits
than that of the City o~ ~learwater.
Please be assured that it is the definite policy of this ofrica to give
particular weight to protests received from properly constituted municipal
authorities and the above discussion is only for the purpose of pointing out the
position or this office with respect to this matter on the basis of information
now at hand~ We will be p~eased to receive any further data ~ich you may desire
to present in support or your protest and in order to give you opportunity to
present such further data the limiting time ror receipt of protests is hereby
extended from 26 January 1953 to 12 February 1953.
FOR THE ACTING DISTRICT ENGINEER:
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/s/ A. L. McKNIGHT
Chief, Operations Division
(Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army
Office of the Uistrict Engineer
Jacksonville ~. Florida)
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January 27. 1953
To: F. C. Middleton. City Manager
From: o. H. Anderson. Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Phillips Petroleum Company
At the regular meeting of ~he Zoning Board held Tuesday evening January 27. 1953.
a motion was made and carried that the request or the Phillips ~etrolewm Co. to
erect a Service Station on the Wes~ 90 ft. o~ Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, in Block A
of Belleair Highlands Subdivision (1465 s. Ft. Harrison Ave.). be granted.
The recommendation ot the Board to erect a service station in this area is in
keeping with the present "Business" zoning. The driveways should not be over
30 tt. in width at the property 11ne~
January 30. 1953
To: F. C. Middleton
From: S. L1ckton
Subject: Gas Station. 1465 So. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Tbe plans for the proposed Phillips gas station, ~65 So. Ft. Harrison Avenue
has been reviewed by the C1&y Engineer's Office. Plans are in order with the
exception that the plumbing plans should be modified to indicate that the water
trom the wash rack should be discharged into the sanitary sewer.
Provisions should be made for the water from "the wash rack as there is no
storm sewer in this area.
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From: o. H. Anderson Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Phillips Petroleum Company
At the regular meeting ot the Zoni~g Board held Tuesday eveningL January 27, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the request of the Phillips ~etroleum Company
to erect a service station on the N.E. corner or Gulf to Bay arid Duncan Ave.,
(Lot 21, Unit A, Skycrost Subdivision), be granted. (1700 Gulf to Bay)
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The recommendation or the Board to erect a service station in this area is in
keeping with the present Business zoning. The driveways should not be over 30 ft.
in width at the property line.
January 30, 1953
To: F. C. Middleton
From: S. Lickton
Subject: Ga. Station. 1700 Gult to Bay Blvd.
The plana tor the pr_PGsed Phillips gas station. 1700 Gult to Bay Blyd. has
been checked by the City Engineer's office. The plans are in order with the
exception, that the driveway facing Duncan Avenue should be a 30 ft. driveway
and the south edge of the driveways must be 5 feet from the south property line.
The plumbing plan should be modified to indicate that the wash water, should
go into the storm sewer and not into the sanitary sewer.
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From:
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F. C. Middleton~ City Manager
o. H~ Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
First Addition to High Point Plat
January 28, 1953
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the plat for the First Addition to High Point
Subdivision be accepted with the following recommendations and suggestions:
No.1. City should be granted a utility easement of. 5'0" on rear property line
of all lots.
No.2. The north and south property line dividing lots facing Keystone Drive and
Spencer Ave. be centered all the way to Druid Road between Lots 2 and 3.
No.3. Increase the width of Lot 1, as it is a corner lot.
No.4. The present zoning in this area is now R-2 residential and the Board suggest
it remain t he same.
Attached herewith is the original tracing ot the plat.
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F. C. Middleton
S. Lickton
First Addition to High Point Subd.
January 30, 1953
First Addition to High Point Subd. has been checked by the City Engineer's
Office and found to be in order.
The Engineer is in accord with the recommendations of the Zoning Board.
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To:
F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From:
O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of John R. Forrest
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 28, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the request of John R. Forrest to change the
zoning on Lot 3, Block B, Floridens Subdivision from R-l to R-4 as a hardship,
be denied.
January 28, 1953
The Board does not consider the request as a hardShip. A change ot zoning is
made by referendum ballot.
Attached herewith is Mr. Forrest's request.
January 23, 1953
To: Mr. Batstone, Mr. Drew, Homer, Insco, Marquard, Anderson:
Members of Clearwater's Zoning Board
Dear Sirs:
I am presenting this letter to be read at your meeting Tues. Evening
Jan. 27th, 1953. We purchased a lot namely Lot 3, Block B, Floridena Subdivision,
in 1950 hop-eing at some future date to build a nice Home on the site. But since
that date Mr. Baldassarre and Mr. F10rentena cleaned the undeveloped lots just
south of Lot 3, Block D and built Motel Units.
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February 2, 1953
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They have been permitted to build nearer the street than our deed would permit
us therefore shutting off our view to the South completely.
I consider this is a hardship to me as I do not feel like building a n10* home
there and no one will buy it for a residence. I have had chanpo8 to sell for
Multiple dwelling and would greatly appreciate it if you would chango to R4 on this
lot that I may dispose ot it without so great a loss.
Thanking you tor your consideration, I remain
Yours truly,
/s/ John R. Forrest
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From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Gen. Hugo P. Rush
At the regular meeting ot the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 28, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the request of Gen. Hugo P. Rush asking for
an encroachment of 2'0" to extend the front of his garage located on Lot 6,
Block 35, Mandalay Subdivision (723 Bay Esplanade), be granted.
The Board teels that the set back line of the buildings constructed on the east
side of Bay Esplanade is not consistant and the granting of a 2'0" encroachment
is in line with the buildings now erected in this area.
Attached herewith is a copy of Gen. Rush's request, his survey and plans, a180
copy ot letters trom the adjoining property owners who are in favor of his
request.
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723 Bay Esplanade
Clearwater Beach, Fla.
January 20, 1953
City ot Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
SUBJECT: Request tor Waiver
A waiver to the Building Code is requested on the basis ot hardship.
1. Permission is requested to locate the enclosure of existing carport IS'
from the front lot line of my residence on Lot 6, Block 35, 723 Bay Esplanade,
as shown on at tached drawing marked "A".
2. Letters ot concurrence in this request from adjoining property owners,
Mrs. Anna L. Palmer, 717 Bay Esplanade and Mr. William L. Bradley, 727 Bay
Esplanade, are attached.
3. Reason for hardship is that the waiver is necessary in order to convert
my existing carport into a garage, though remaining within the present roof.
A. The platt ot my lot shows 58' x 111' and the lot was purchased and
the residence designed and constructed on that basis.
Unfortunately, I was still on active duty in the Military Service
on the West Coast during construction, and it was only after moving to Clearwater
that I ascertained that due to the location of the sea wall, the distance from the
City Marker to the sea wall was 104.7' instead of 111' as indicated on the design.
The original contract design indicated ample clearance for conversion of carport
to garage.
This waiver is requested in order that I can complete construction
as originally intended as under present restrictions I will be unable to install
a standard door cn a minimum garage.
Your favorable consideration is earnestly requested.
Very. truly yours,
/s7 Hugo P. Rush
(Major General (Ret)
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January 28, 1953
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, See'y. Zoning Board
Subjec~: Request of Albert P. Marshall, Howard P. Rives and Albert L. Rogero
At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27, 1953
a motion was made and carried that the request of Albert P. Marshall, Howard P. RIves
and Albert L. Rogero asking for approval to a relaxation of the building line restric~
~ions regarding Lots 71 to 78 inclusive, or the Glenwood Subdivision, be denied.
The Board feels that this request is not a hardship under the present zoning
regulations and it granted it might accessibly effect the surrounding and adjoining
property owners.
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February 2, 1953
January 27, 1953
Zoning Board
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
w. reap8c~rully request that you grant your approyal ~o a relaxation or ~he
building line restric~ion. regarding Lots 11 to 78 inclusive or Glenwood Subdivi-
aion, as the same tace on Lake Drive and Lo~ 78 as it borders on R1dgewood Avenue,
tor the reason that existing city sewer lines along the rear of these lots and
acrose several or the same require the construction of fill dirt retaining walla
to be moved forward toward the street, thus causing ex&ens1ve dirricult1es and
hardships in the location of dwelling houses on these lots.
We propose to grant to the City in conaideratioD rer thle relaxation. ease-
ments tor said sewer lines, which were heretofore constructed and maintained
without permission from the record title holders.
We now request that the building lines for these lots be fixed at 25 reee
from Ridgewood Avenue as to Lot 7g, and 30 feet trom Lake Drive as to all of said
Lots, but all said measurements to be measured from the inside edge o~ the existing
curbs of said Ridgewood Avenue and Lake Drive. Should said curb lines not be
s~raight, then measurement should be made from the arc.
Very sincerely yours,
/.s/ Alfred P. Narsnall
Zs{ Howard P. Rives
/8/ Albert L. Rogero
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January 31, 1953
Mr. Francia Middleton, City Manager
City o~ Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
In looking over ~he Agenda for the Commission Meeting to be held February 2t I
rind Item 5, Sub-Section D, "Beach Park Play Ground Area. (Water Tank Park)."
There is no indication on the Agenda denoting the purpose of discussing this
projec~ and since it is impossible ror me to attend the meeting due to the fact
that I will be in Miami on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, I thought it best that I
ask that action on this matter be deferred until I can be advised the purpose of
the discussion and until I can be present.
I represent a large group of owners of property in t~e immediate vic1niey ot the
City Park, all o~ these property owners having hotels or apartment houses. Without
exception these owners are opposed to the creation of a playground to be situated
on the land now referred to as the City Park on the Beach. Tbe adjoining property
is much too valuable for rental purposes to destroy that value by creating a
play ground which would be certain to adversely efrect the rental values.
You must, o~ course, realize that I am not adverse to a play ground on the Beach
and neither are my clients. They would be most happy to cooperate with you in
placing the play ground in an area which would be accessible and yet not detrimen~al
~o the adjoining property, but we feel that the location of the playground in the
Park would be most detrimental to the value of our property.
Thanking you tor any consideration given this ma~ter, I am
Ver~ truly yours,
/57 Lloyd M. Phillips
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cc: Mayor Herbert L. BrOlm
Messrs. Jack Russell, William E. Crown, dr.
W. E. Strang, Jr., John Bates
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January 21st, 1953
Hon. Herber~ Brown
Mayor ot Clearwater
C!earwater. Florida
Dear Herber~:
At a meeting held by our Board ot Commissioners last night, I was asked to
write you and Mayor Davis of Dunedin, ~o see if we could arrange a meeting and
place before our Board of County Commissioners a request that U. S. Alternate 19
be widened ~rom Huffman's Corner ~o Largo.
As you know, a project is now under consideration to ~den the road trom
Largo to Bay Pines and our Board is ot the opinion that we should lay before our
County Commissioners a recommendation that a ~dening program, 8S hereinabove
mentioned, should be under taken as soon as possible.
I would appreciate it 1~ you would ~ake this up ~~b your Board and adv1..
lIle in ret'erence ~ sue. Wi~h btist wishes, I am
s1icerelY loura,
a/ Arch. Cl.elllen-'
AC:ah City Attorney. Tarpon Springs
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February 2, 19S3
January 26th, 1953
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Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees ot the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Oscar Raymond Underwood, in the Police Department, has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on June 1, 1952. He ie
under ~5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
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/S{ Dick Nelson
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Honorable Citr Commissioners
Clearwater, F orida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City ot Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notiried that Elmer K. Glenn, electrician, has been duly examined by a local
physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service ~th the.City on Marchl, 1952. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
1st. Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
January 26th, 1953
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension Fund. you are hereby
notified that Wallace P. Baker. Jr., in the Police Department, has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on July 22, 1952. He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
January 26'th, 1953
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, large amounts of oil have been deposited from the waters of the Gulf
of Mexico onto the beaches within the City limits of the City of Clearwater, and
WHEREAS, the City of C~earwater and the merchants and businesses within the
City ot Clearwater depend greatly upon the attraction of tourists to the City o~
'Clearwater by the beaches within said City, and
WHEREAS, said oil deposits have caused and are continuing to cause great
damage to the City ot Clearwater and individual owners of beach property in the
City o~ Clearwater, and has caused and is continuing to cause great inconvenience
to the City of Clearwater and other residents of and visitors to the City of
Clearwater for the reason that said oil deposits have and are virtually denying
said persons use or said beaches.
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as tollows:
1. That the members of the Florida delegations to the Uni~ed S'tates
Kouse of Representatives and the United ~tates Senate be and they are hereby
respectfully requested to initiate and conduct such investigation as is necessary
to aid the City of Clearwater in determining tb~ source or sources from which said
oil is originating, and to determine the responsibility tor the depOSiting of said
oil in the waters of the Gult of Mexico and ultimately on the beaches within the
City of Clearwater.
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February 2, 1953
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2. That similar requests are hereby respectfully made of the United
States Coast Guard and of the United States Department of Defense.
3. That other communities on the Gult Coast of the State or Florida
are hereby requested to pass Resolutions similar to this Resolution and to request
action and information in regard to this problem.
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2nd day of February A. D. 195).
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Drew Street in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida,
which street is designated as State Road #590, is an arterial tratfic facility for
ingress and egress to and from the City of Clearwater from new U. S. Route #19, and
WHEREAS, the opening of new U. S. Route #19 has caused a large additional
volume of traffic 'to use the said Drew Street, and
WHEREAS, the said Drew Street is the most convenient route for inter-city
traffic between the cities of Clearwater and Safety Harbor, and
WHEREAS, both the condition and the width of the said Drew Street are
inadequate to serve the traffic demands placed upon said Drew Street, and
WHEREAS, the width of the present right-of-way of Drew Street is an average
of sixty-six (66) feet, and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater is presently proceeding with a project ot
widening and resurfacing that portion of Drew Street which lies between Stevenson
Creek and Highland Avenue in the City of Clearwater, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and proper that the City of Clearwater, the City
of Safety Harbor, the County of Pinellas and the State or Florida through the State
Road Department cooperate in the promulgation and execution of a plan to widen and
resurface Drew Street otherwise known as Route #590.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater. Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the City of Clearwater will carry to completion the project of
widening and resurfacing Drew Street between Stevenson Creek and Highland Avenue
in the City of Clearwater.
2. That the County of Pinellas, the City of Safety Harbor and the State
ot Florida through its State Road Department are hereby requested and urged to
cooperate in the widening and resurfacing of Drew Street otherwise known as Route
#590, both easterly and westerly from new U. S. Route #19, sa as to provide a
pavement adequate and proper for the handling of the traffic demands made upon
said street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day
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/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
of February A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
VACATING A PORTION OF LAND DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC ALLEY BETWEEN
BLOCKS 31. 44 and 44-A. of MANDALAY SUBDIVISION. in said City
WHEREAS, RICHARD F. OTT and ELEANOR K. OTT have requested the City
Commission to vacate a portion of land dedicated and planned as a public alley
between Blocks 31, 44 and 44-A of MANDALAY SUBDIVISION, according to map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, pages 32-35, inclusive, of the public records
of Pinellas County, Florida, said alleyway being fifteen feet in width and being
adjacent to all of the lots in said Blocks 44 and 44-A and being adjacent to
Lots 6, 7 and g of said Block 31; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the portion requested to be vacated is unused and
has never been paved nor in general use by the public, and the same does not
constitute any portion of an artery of traffic or public highway in the said City
in actual use, and the same is not necessary tor the maintenance of public serv.ice
of the said City, and it appears that the vacating of said portion will not in any
way injure or adversely affect the interest of the City ot Clearwater;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the fifteen foot alleyway platted between Blocks 31, 44 and ~-A. o~
MANDALAY SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 14, pages 32-35, inclusive, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida,
be and the same is hereby vacated as a publiC thoroughfare of the said City, and the
ownership of said property is hereby released to the owners ot the adjacent property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 16th day or February, A. D. 1953.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo,
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, 1953
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Ha�ll, Nonday, February 2, 1953, at L•3Q P.Me with the fallowing members present:
Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Gommissionr�r
Wm. E. Crawn, Jr. Commissioner
Jack Russel]. Commissioner
John W. Bates� Com�issianer
W. E, Strang, Jr. Commissior.er
Also presen� were:
F. C. Middletotx
Chas. M. Phillips,
G. T. McClamma
Si�iney Lickton
City Manager
'�r• City Attorney
Chief o� Police
City Engineer
�Commissioner Bates was absent a� first part of ineeting and came in about
2:00 P.M.
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocatiott was delivered by Dr.
H• W. Blackburn of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. The Mayor inquired iP
thare were any corrections to the miautes of Januar 1 1
said the minutes concerning the approval of the newY�? lat oiSSkycrestCUr�it ��as}iould
be corrected to read. the ap.proval of Skycrest Units #�$ and
moved that the minutes of the regurlar meeting of January 19��beCapprovednas amended
in accordance with the copies furnished each member ir� writing and their reacling be
dispensed with> Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanimously,
The Citp Attornep read the proposed Ordinance 629 which would amend Section
of Ordinance 54$, concerttino fees for water tapping and service connections.
Commissi�ner Crown suggested that the City Manager be given aubhority tca set up
schedule of fees instead of making it a part of the Ordinance. Bg consent, the
At�orney was instructed to redraw the Ordinance in accardance with Commissioner
CrmevnTs suggestion.
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The City Attors�ey presented the proposed Ordinance 630 whiah would amend
Ordinances 439 and 572 concerning connection charges and fees for the sanitary sewer
system, It was suggested by the Commissioners that the set �25.00 fee be eliarinated
from the Ordinance and that the Citp Manager be given authorit� to set the fee fnr
this ssrvice. By consent, it was agreed that this Ordinance should be redr�wn to
eliminate specific fees for connection charges and give the Citp 1"lanager the
authority to set the fee.
Tho City Attorxiey read the proposed Ordinance 631, amending Orrlinance ggp'
regarding ttae fees for gas used for space hea�ing. Commi�sioner Crown tnoved that
Ordinance 631 3e approBed on its first reading as read. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that by unanimous cansent the Commission consider
Ordinance 631 on��ts second reading by title onlq. Motion �,�as seccnded by
ComraiasionezR a'nc� carried unanimously. The Ci�y Attorney rea�d Ordinance 631 by
title oniy. Commissioner Crown moved that �rdinance 631 be passed on its second
reading by title only, Motion was seconded by Commissinner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager presented the Zoni.ng Boardts recommenc�ation that the Commission
approve the application oE the Phillips Petroleum Company to erect service stations
at the corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Uuncan Avenue (Lot 21, Uni.t A, Skycrest
Subdivision), 1300 North Fort Harrzson Avenue (Lots 1�2 and �.3, lst Addition to
Enghurs� Subdivision) and 1465 South F�rt Aarrison (90 ft., o£ Lots l to 6 inclusive,
Block A, Belleair Highlands Subdivisic+n), Commissianer Crown moved that the Zoning
Boardfs recommendation to approve the application of Phillips Petroleum Company to
erect service stations at Gu1f-ta-Bay and Duncan, at 1300 North Fort Haz°rison and
1465 South Fort Harrison be approved subjec� to the approval of the City En�ineer
as to technical details. Mo�ion was seconded by Gommissioneb Strang and carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Bates came in at this time.
The City Attorney presen�ed the proposed plat for the lst Addition to High
Point Subdivision and read the report frQm the Zoning Board ��hiah incl.uded the
Pollowing recommendations;
1. The City should b�
line of all lots
2. The north and sout
Spencer Avenue b
3. Increase the width
4. The present zoning
suggests thaG it
granted a utility easement of 5►0tt on rear property
h property line dividing lots facing Keystone Drive and
e centered all the way to Druid Road between Lots 2 and 3.
af Lot 1, as it is a aorner lot.
in this area is now R-2 r�sidential and the Board
remain the same.
The Commission discussed possible requirements for admission of any subdivisions
as to the type of improvements to Ue required before approval and it was suggested
�hat the Cit;� Attorney look into the possibility of drawing an Ordinance regarding
the nature and extent of improvements required to be installed by the developer.
The 1�Zayor sugges�ed that since there were several problems concerning this plat
which ne�ded an affirruative answer from the subdivider that the matter be referred
to the City Manager and the Ci�y Attorney for a repert arad recommendation to be
brought hack to the Commission rvith particular reference to an Ordinance. By consent,
the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETI�JG
F�bruary 2, 1953
The City Attoxney read a letter from Mr. John R. Forrest addressed to the
Zoning Bosrd requesting that the zoning on Lot 3, Block B, Floridena Subdivision,
be changed x"rom R-� to R��.t� under the hardship clause in the Zoning Law as a motel
has be�n built immediately south oi his proper�y, rzY�ich prevented him from building
a home on the lot. The Citg Attorney also reac� a letter from the Zoning Board
recommending that the request be denied since the request did not qualify as a
hardship c"ase. Commissioner Strang moved �hat the Gommission accept the recoramenda-
tion of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried.
Commissioner Crown did not vate.
A letter was read by the City Attorney from Gen�ral Hugo P. Rush asking for an
encroachment o� two feet on the 20 foot set-back line to extend the front oi his
garage located on Lot 6, Block 35, Maz;dalay Subdivision. He also read a letter
from the Zoning Board recomwending that the request be gx�anted. Comraissioner RusselT
moved that the Zoning Boardts recommendation be accepted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously,
The Mayor reported that the terms of three oi the Zoning Board members had
expired and he recommended that Mr. Lewis Homer, Mr. Leland Drew and Mr. E. C.
M�rquardt be reappointed to s erve for a two year term. Commissioner Crown moved
thab the Mayor4s recouunendation be approved. Motion was �econded by Commissioner
Russell and carried ur�animously.
Rsgarding the vacating of the Clearwater Beach Court located on C3ty* property,
the City Attorney reported that Mr, R. C, Berner, the owner, is willing to acce�*
the Cit}�'s proposal to vacate the groper�y by May lst and that he will waive any
rights to a cash payment that he has according to the lease ii the City will lease
him a 60 foo� strip of land adjacant to the new City Pier on the north sid� o�'
Causeway Boulevard for operation of a small businsss, possibly a lunclhroom with
no intoxicating liquors or beer to be s�ld. After discussion, Commissioner Crown
suggested that the Commission ser.ure a signed statement from Nr. Berner shov�ring
that he was willing to vacate the property by �iay lst. The Mayor recommended thaY,
the City Attorney and the C3ty Manager be authorized to secure such a statement.
The Gity Attorney stated that he would obtain a survey of the property Mr. Berner
wished to lease, drawings of the prcr���sec� building, prepare a proposed new lease and
secure a release from the present lea.�e signed by Mr. Eerner. The Magor appointed a
Committee composed of Commissioners Crown and Bates to investi�ate Mr. Berner*s
propasal. yIr, I,. S. Caldwell, Mrs. Clifford McKay and iyira Charles Kerekes addressed
the Commission opposing the granting of any additional lease to Mr. Bern�r on ths
Gulf front property.
Ths City At�ornep read a Resolution requesting the Florida members of the
United States House of Representatives and the Uni�ed States SEnate, the U.S. Coast
Guard and the U.S. Departmen� of Defense to conduct an investigation ta determine
the source of the oil which is washing up on Clearwater Beach from the �ulf of
Mexico, and further to sequest other communities pn the Gulf Coast of Florida to
'take similar actiQn. The City Manager reported that he had contacted Congressman
Courtney Campbell by telephone, and that Mre Campbell had promised to start working
on this project immeciiately. Gommissioner Crawn moved that the Resolution as reaci
be passed. Moii,on was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The �ity Attorney, in repor�ing regarding the feasibility of amending Ordinanca
500, the Taxicab Ordinance, to provide that a permit issued to a�axicab licensee be
used within six months of its issuance or the permit would b� revoked, stated that
the word npermitn i� not used in Urdinance 500. He reported that a taxicab operator
is issued an occupational license, the amonnt of which is baseri on the number of
cabs and that the transfer of such a license is subject to the approval of the
Commission. The Citq Attorney su,�gested that at the time tha operator applied for
h3s license that he be licensed only far the maximum number of cabs he has had in
operation during the year so long as that number is within the limit authorized by
the Commission, The Gity Manager recommended that a quar�erly report tre made by
the taxicab companies as to t�e number of cabs in operation during tha� period and
that these reports be used by the Tre3surer as a basis for dealing with th� operatars.
�f'ter some discussion, the Commission agreed �hat the City Treasurer be instructed
to require taxi opera�ors at the �ime of applying for their annual license to furnish
an affidavit to the eifec� that ihe cars on which the license is applied For hav�
been in actual use during the preceding tiwelve months period; further, that the City
Treasnrer should require quarterly reports from taxi operators on the number of cars
which they have had actually in operation during the quarterly pez•iod.
The City,Attorney read a letter from Mr. Alfred Marshall an� Mr. Howard Rives,
owr�ers of Lots �3 to 7$, Glenwood Subdivision, requesting that the set-back line on
Lots �l to ��, inclusive, be changed to 30 feet from the exf�ting curb on Lake Drive
and 25 feat on Ridgewood pvenue, to be measured from the existing curbs. He also
read a letter from the Zoning floard recommending that �he request he dsnied since it
was not a hardship case. Mr. Rives appeared perscnally beiore the Commission and
explained that the City has sewer lines located in some ins�ances as much as 12 to
14 fee� inside the rear lot line of these lots which makes it impossible for the
property oWners to conform to th� present building sei-back lis�e, and the owners
request that �he set-back linQ be changed or that the City relocate the sew�r line
along the rear 1ot line for which the ocvners wou�d gran� an easement. Commissioner
Crown moved that the Gity Engineer a�nd the City Manager be authorized to relocatc+
the drainage sewer presently across Lot 7$, Glenwood Subdivision, provided that an
inspection of the sewer line indicates that it is in good condition and that the
whole line does not need to be relocated and tha� easemen�s are granted throughoub
that block in so far as practical. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unani�nou�ly.
CITY CAMMISSION MEETING
F�bruary 2, 1953
Regardin� the proposed playground area at Water Tank Park. on Clearwat�r Beach,
the City Manager estimated that it would cost approximaLely �$,000.00 to remove the
trees, to clear and fill the land and pnt a fence around the araa with the exception
of a 15 foot park area across the front paralleling Ma�dalay Boulevard. The City
Attorney read a letter frr�m Mr. Lloyd Phillips representing a group of owners of
property adjacent to the park, requesting that the discussion of the playground be
deferred since he was obli�ed to be out of town at •the time of the scheduled meeting.
Mr. Phillips indicated that these property owners would oppose th� creation of �he
playground in this location. The City Manager reported some coneideratior_ had been
given ta establishing a�lapground in the area oF the Youth Maritime Cent�r and that
Mr. Lickton would have plans ready to present to �he Commission at its next meeting
regarding filling in the east side of the property, 4:akin_g care-of the end c,f
Clearwater Street, and that the property owners to the north of Clearwater S�reet
have agreed to join the City in the project if the City puts in a seawall. He also
stated this fill would add approximately 200 x 175 feet to the area on the east side.
The Mayor suggested that the discussion of both playgrounds be deferred to the next
meeting by consent.
Mr. William Goza, At�orney, requested on behalf of the Goodman Hotel Corporatian
that the City vacate the north 20 feet of Baymont Street as the Clearwater Beach
Hatel had inadvertently constructed five building� sorae years ago which encroach
approximately eight feet on the sti°eet right-of-Vray. Mr. Goza pointed out that the
correct ra.ght-of-way of the str�et is $0 feet and that thH present curb line and
paving are entirely withiz the south !�0 feet of the right-�f�way; also, that �his
is the only east-west street on the Beach with an $0 goot rightmof-way except
Clearwater Street. Commissioner Strang suggested that the City vacate 10 ieet rather
than the 20 ieet sir_ce there rras only an ei�ht foot encroachment on the righ�-of-�ay.
Cor�missioner Strang moved that the Commissioz table this item and tha� the Mayor
appoint a Committee to invesiigate it with Mr. Goza and report back at the next
Commission meeting. M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Grown and carried unan�.mous�y,
The Mayor appoin�ed Commissioners Strang and Bates and the City Attorney to sRrve
on this Comznittee.
The City Manager reported that he had contacted �he property owners affected by
the a].leys in B1ock la.l}.-A, if1a. and 31t iKand�lay, and received a favorable reply from
each one of them that they had no ribjection to the alleys being vacated. Commissionpr
Strang moved that a Resolution �a prepared in the proper form by the �ity Attoraey
vacating these alleys an� that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Comir�issioner Crown an�ic arried unanimously.
The �Sayor read a Ietter from Mr. Archie Clement, City Attorney at Tarpon Springs,
asking the City Com�.nission to join with Tarpon Springs and Dunedia in arranging a
meeting vrith the C��,.�nty Commissioners to request that U.S. Alternate 19 be widened
from Huffman's Corner, �iorth of Tarpon Springs to Largo. Commissioner Strang moved
that the Commission instruct the proper officials to write the eity of Tarpon.
Springs telling them �hat the Commission will meet with them and the County Commission
relativ� ta the resurfacing anc] widening of Alternate Route 19. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Crown an�l carried unanimously,
Commissioner Crotm pointed otzt �hat imprnvement was urgen�ly needed for the
extension of Drew Street, State Road 590. Commissioner Crawn moved that the proper
City officials be authorized to execute a Resolution in approximately the same form
as previously subrnitted to the State Road Board wi'th r espec� to the widening and
resurfacing of Drew Street. Motion was secanded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
The City Nianager reported in regard to resurfacing Prospect Avenue that th� six
inahes of marl already on ths street could be leveled and the street could be
resurfaced at an estimated cost o£ �$00.00, making it 1$ feet wide. Commissioner
Russell moved that the resurfacing of ProspEct from Court Street to Turner Street
for �$00,00 be approved. Motion was seconded by �onmissioner Strang. Upon the aote
being taken, Commissioners Russel.l, Strang and Brown vated "Ayett, Commissioners Bates
and Cr�wn voted »No". Motion carried.
Commissianer Russell left the meeting at this point.
The City ��Ianager reported that in se�ting up a program for th� adwinistration
ot the Dog Ordinance he met w3.th the S.P.C.A. Committee and they had at that time a
temporary Poundmaster in order to put into operation their new shelter out Dre�r
Sireet. They presented an estimated budge� of �5,615.00 for operating th8 S.P.C.A.
headquarters for a year and su�;ested that the cities of Glearwater, Largo and
Dunedin co{itribut� tr the budget and that the shares be based on pop�.lat:.on according
to the last census. Mr. Charles Ware addressed the Commission explaining the program
of the S.P.C.A, and invited the Commissionzrs to inspect the new Pacili�ies. Ths
City l�lanager estimated that Clearwater°s portian �ould run between �300.00 anct
�400.00 a month. Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager be authorized
between now and June 30th to use from the Contingencq Fund Appropriation such funds
as raay be required to meet the City of Glearwaterts por�ion of the S.P.C.A. Shelter
budget includin� admini.stration of the Citv oi Clearwater's Dog Ordinan.ce, up to but
not to exceed �400.Q0 per month, such poriion to b e warl�ed out on the b�sis af ths
populati:�ns of .Largo, C1.earwater and Dunedin. Motion was see�nded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
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CITY CONIMISSION MEETING
February 2, 1g53
Regarding the storm sewer under the Greenwood Housing Project, the City
Engineer regorted that engineers from the F.H.A, had inspected the sewer and had
seen his report in which he had recorrunended that the sewer should be rebuilt. Mr.
Lickton said he and the City Manager had had a recent conferencE with the F.H.A.
director frum Tauipa and an engineer irom Washington and they had asked the City to
estimate the cos't of relayin� �he sewe� and filling in the oId sewer. Mr. Lickton
gave the Commission an estimate of between $�25,000.00 and �30,000.00. The Gity
Manager suggested th�t the Mayor appoint a Committee to work with hzm, the City
Engineer and the Gity Attorney on this problem.
The Mapor appointed Commissioner� Bates and Russell to serve on this CommiLtee.
The City Manager requested that the Utility Improvements, Item 6 on the Agenday
be daferred to the next meeting.
Commissioner Crotan called attention to the fact that a small mangrove island
lying east of Garlouel �ubdivision, Clearwater Beach, is not withi� the City limits
�f Clearwater and he thought the matter should be investigated and the island brought
into the Citp limits if it is nat found to be within the City limits of Dunedin.
'Phe Mayor suggested that the City Attorney check into the possibility of incorporating
this island �nto the Ci�y limits.
The City Attorney read a letter from the GorFs of Army Engineers, Jacksonville,
Florida, relative to the Bay Haven Corporation's apglica�ion �or a permit to dredge
in front of'their property. The letter stated that the Corps must base its decision
entirely upon what effect the proposed project would have upon navigation and stated
that the time for filing objections had been extended from January 27th to February
12�h.
The Niapor reported that h� had received a telephone call fro�e Mr. Leo Butl�r
informing him that action on the application of F..L. Skinrier & Associates to i'ill
submerged land north of the Causewap had been deferred. Cr�mmissioner Crown moved
tha� the City Managsr be authorized to direct a telegram immediately followed up by
a letter to the Corps of Engineers setting forth our understanding that the hearing
with sespect to the fills north of the Causeway are defErred and set�ing forth fur�her
our request that such deferment be continued uritil such time as they have been
notified that ths deveiopers and the City have worked out an agreeable sol.ution and
include also that it was found at� a Public Hearing that tc some extent that naviga-•
tion might be interfered with. Motion Has sesAnded by Comm:issioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney stated that the Ci�y of Taffipa had acquixQd from the I. I.
Board submerged lands within th8 corporate limits and that Iater the Port Tampa
Authority had also acquired title to subn�e�gnd lands, and that there might be a
possibility f.or the City of Clearwater to do the same thing.
The Mayor reported there wou.�.d be a meeting of the Florida League of Municipal-
ities at Jacksonville on Februar.y 7.l�.th a�d 15th where proposed legislation wou`ld be
�lanned, and he thought it important for the Manager and the Attorney and also a
ommittee of the Commissioners to be present. Commi.ssicner Crown maved that wi�h
the appsoval of the Mayor any City ofPicial be authorized to attend this meeting;
expenses to be paid by the Citp. Motion �as saconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unaniraously.
fihe Cit.y Attorney presented a statement for services pertaining to the inques�
of Florenoe Peci�•, the suit of the Goodman Hotel Corporatzon vs the City, and the
City of C'learwater�s injunction suit against the County. Commissioner Crown moved
that the statement be approved for payment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimouslp.
The City Manager presented a propasal for drilling four additionai wells at
the Airport area, estimated cost �2fi,375.00, and estimated the production •rrould be
2,500,000 gallons daily. Commissioner Crown mQved that the work order be ap�roved
for an extsnsioa to the City ��vater system in the amount o£ �27,375.00 for the tie-�in
of four new wells adjacent to the Airgort for connection with the present City water
system. Motion was seconded b� Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Cammission now adjourned as City Commission, and acti.ng as Trustees o£ the
Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner 8trang which was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and unanimoaslp carried, approved the admission of the following employees
into membership in the Pension Plan: Wallace P. Baker, Jr., Policeman, Oscar
Ra,y�nond Underwood, PQliceman, Elmer K. Glenn, Electri�ian.
There being no further business to come begore the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
Attest:
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CITY COMMISSION MEETIIIG
February 2, Z953
Mayor-Commissioner Herber� M. Brown
Commissioners: W> E. Crown, Jr.; Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. H�ates
Gen�lem�n:
January 30, 1953
The regular meeiing of the City Commission r�3.1�1 b�: held on Mondaq af*�ernoor�,
February 2, Z953, a� 1:30 p.m. in the Citq Hall Auditorium. �his meeting will
be held for the purpoa.� of discussing the items listed on the a�tached agenda.
Sin�erely yours,
FCM:s �g� F. C. Mi.ddleton
Gity Manager
�nclosure
Agenda - Citp Commission Meet<ng - February 2, 1953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Ur. Henry W. Blackburn, Fisst Methodist Churche
2. Apgroving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 29, 1953�
3. Commission's aonsideratiom of items from the City Attorneyts Office:
A. Utility Ordinarices on first rsadinge
B. Repori �n Glearwater Beach Court
C. Resolution regarding oil on Clearwater Beach fro� the Guli of Mexico.
D. Report vrSth xeference to 3dditianal t3xicabs irs Clearwater.
4. Commission's consideration o� items �rom � he Zonino Boarci„
A. Request from Phillips Petroleum Qompany ta erect a servi�s �tatior.i at
the corner of Gulf to Bay and Duncan Avenue.
B. Reqnest from Phillips Petroleum Comp�.ny to erect a serwiae statiori at
13�L? N. F�. Harrison Avenue.
C. Request from Philligs Petroleum Company to erect a service station at
1d�65 5. F�, Harrison Aven�as.
D. Request ior approval of lst Addition to High Point Subdivision.
E, Letters �equesting changes in the City Zoning.
F. Appointment of three merabers to tt�� Zoning Board.
5• Commission's consideration of:
A. Resolution fro�u Goodman Hotel Corporation regarding en.croaclament on
Baymant. �Atiorney Goza).
B. Widening of Alternate U. S. #1G from Huf+�lnan°s Corner to Largo
C. Manager's reply with re�erence to vaca�ing alleys around Block 1�4-A
on Clearwater Beach.
D. Beach Park Play Graund Area. (Water Tank Park).
E. Managsr�s repor� e�i.th x�efer�nce to Dog Ordinanee and S.P.C.A. Shelter
F. Engineer's report on the resurfacing of Prosgect Avenue from Court
S�reet to Turner Street.
G. Engineer4s report with refer�nce �o storm seev�r undar Greenwoed Housin�
Projecc.
b. Utility Improvements.
7. Any it�ar not on the agenda will be considered wizh the consent o� the Commission.
Adjournment.
Commission ac�ing as Trustees far the Pension Plan.
. January 2�, 1953
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Froms 0. H. Anderson, Sectg*. Zoning Board
Subjec�c Request af Phillips Petroleum Company
At the regul�.r meeting o£ th� Zoning Board helt� Tues�iay enening, January 27, 1953,
a motion was made and carr3.ed that the request of ths Phillips Petroleum Co. to
ersct a seraice station on Lots 42 and 1�3, 2st. Addition to Enghurst Subdivisi4n,
(13�0 N. �t. Harrison Ave.), be granted,
The recommendation of the Board to erec� a service station in this ar�a is in
keeping with the prese�t t�Business Zoning". The driveways should not be over 30
ft. in width at �he praperty line.
NOTE: Attached herewith is a complete �st oi plans and specifications for the pro-
po�ed s�ation also a plat pian and survey of the property. If the request meets
with the approva�. of the City Commission wi11 you please see that the attached
plans etco, are returned to me so I will be ab7.e to �ssue a building perm3t from
bh�.s set of plans,
�7anuarp 30, 1953
To: F, C. Middleton
Fromt S. Lickton
Subject: Gas Station, 1300 No. Ft. Harrison Avea
Ths plans for the proposed gas station at 1300 No. Ft. Hai:rison Atrenue has
been reviewed by the City Enginesz�ts Oifice, and sound •to be in ordera with the
exception that the Plumbin�, �lans sYiould be modified to show that the water from
the wash rack should be discharged into the storm sewer.
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CITY COIKMISSI�N NlEETIN�
February 2, 1953
SA�Vx $00.�1 (9440)
City of Clearwater
P. p. Bnx 13�,�
Clearwater, Fla.
Atten'tion: Mr. Charles M. Phillips, Jr.
City A$torney
Gentlemen:
31 January 19$3
Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of 2�. January 1953 protesting the
possible issuance of a Department Af the Ar�y permit to the Bay Haven Corporation
far the construction of a bulkhead and to dredge and fill in Clearwater Harbor.
As you are no doubt aware, the jurisdiction of the �epartment oi the Army
in matters of this nature pertains only tc the effect of the proposed work on
naviga�ion and this Department cannot take into consideration the effect of. the
proposed work an the value of the adjacent prope:rty or on other considerations
that have nothing ta do wi.th navigation.
A considerable part of your letter is taken up in pointing out that �he map
submitted by the applicant does not conform in all respects to the requirement of
Form No. ME-20. This affice is unable to identify triis form and would appreciate
receiving a copy thereof. It is agreed, how�ver, that the statements wrhich you
make are in �eneral carrec�c vai.th respect to th� seale of the map �nd other fe�tures
which are generally required on maps of this nature, Althaugh it is the policy of
this office to secure essential conformance with the various published instructions
pertaining to the preparation of permit map�, it is aot our policp to deny action
on applications because of minor technicalities in th� �reparation of the plans,
The important consideration is whe;her or not the applicant has shown sufficient
information to enable this office to arrive at a clear understanding of the work
rlesired. It is not considered practicable to demand absolute perfection in everq
minor detail. It is the present Qpinion oi this oifice that th� plans submitted
by the Bay Haven Corporatioa are generally adequate to indicate the work proposecl.
You state further that the proposed constructio�n �ouza cause extraordinary
deposits of �aterial in �learwater �ay, which deposits would become a hazard to
navigation. An examination of sheet No. $0 of our map file No> !o-1-12,20$ indicates
that the proposed construction would extend approximately as close to the existing
r�atural channel as the canstruction which the City o� Clearwater was authorized to
gerfarm in permi� issued by this office on 12 August 1952. In fact the construction
proposed by the Bay Haven Corporation is quite similar to that which the City of
Clearwater :�as been authorized to pergorm. It is difficult to envision why the
canstruction oi �he Bay Hatren Corporation r�voulca cause any more injurious deposits
than that of tha City of �learwater.
Please be assured that it is th� defirlte policy oi'this of£ice to giv�
particular weight to protesis received from properly constituted municipal
au�horities and the above discussion is only for the gurpose of pointing out the
position of this office Hrith respect to this matter on the basis of information
now at hands We will be p�eased ta receive �ny further data which you may desire
to pr�sent in support of your protest and in order to give you opportunity to
present such further data the limiting time for receipb of protests is hereby
extended from 2b Januarp 1953 to 12 �'ebruary 1953.
FOR THE AGTING DISTRICT ENGINEER:
Sincerely yo�wrs,
/s/ A. Lo McKNIGHT
Chief, Operations Division
SCorps oic Engineers, U. S. Army
Office oi the llistrict Engineer
Jaaksonville �., Florida)
January 27, 3.953
To: F. C. Middleton, Cit� Manager
From: 0. H. lsndersun, Secty. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Phillips Petroleum Company
At the regular meeting oi the Zoning Boarrl held Tuesday evening Januar� 2�, 1953,
a motion was made and carried �hat the request oc the Phillips'�etroleum Co. to
erect a Service Statior_ an the West 90 ft. of Lots 1 t� 6 inclusive, in Block A
of Belleair Highlands Subdivision (146g S, Ft. Harrison Ave,j, be granted.
The recommendation of the Board to er�ct a service stati9n in this area is in
keeping with the present "BusinessTM zoning. The driveways should not be over
30 ft. in width at the property line..
January 30, 1953
To: F. C, a�iaai�ton
From: S. Lickton
Subject: Gas Station, 1.1�.65 So. Ft. Harrison Ave,
T13e plans for the propflsed Phi113.ps gas station, ].l.�.6� So. Ft. ��rrison Avenue
has been reviewed by the Citq Engineer°s Dfficeo Plans are in order with the
exception that the plumbing plans should be modified to indicate that the water
from the wash rack should be discharged into the sanitsry sewer.
Provisions should be made for the v,rater from'the wash rack as there is no
storm sewer in thi4 area.
CITY COMMISSION 1��.�ETING
February 2, 1�53
To: F. Ce Middleton, City Manager
From: 0. H. Anderson, Secty.; Zoning Baard
Subject: Request of Phillips Petraleum Company
January 2$, �.q53
At the regular meeting of the Zonipg Board held Tuesday e�ening, Janua�ry 27, 19g3,
a motion was made and carried �hat the request of the Phil�.?ps Petroleum Company
to erect a service station on the N.E. corner of Gulf to Bay arid Dunaan Ave.,
(Lot 2i, Unit A, Skperast Subdivision), be granted. (170q Gulf to Bay)
The recommenda�ion of the Board to erec4; � service station in this area is in
keeping with the present Business zoning. Trie driveways should not be over 30 it.
in width at the proper�y line.
To: F. G. Middleton
Fromt S. Lickton
Sub ject: G�,s Station, 1700 Gu3i' to L�a,y Blvd.
January 30, 1953
Th� pl�� for the propc�aed Philiips ga.s station, 1700 Gul£ to Bay Blvd. has
been checked by thz City Engineerts ofFice. The plans are in order with the
exception, that the driveway facing Dunoan Avenue should be a 30 ft. driveway
and the soutYe edge of the driveways must be 5 feet from the south property lin�.
The plumbing plan shoul.d be modified'to indicate that the wash water, should
ga into the storm sewer and not into the san3tary sewer.
January 2$, 1953
To: F. C. Middletony City Manager
From: 0. F€. Anderson, Secty. Zoning Board
Subject: �irst Addition to High Point Plst
2�
At the regular meeting of �he Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27, 195„
a motion was made and carried that tihe plat for the First Addition to High Puint
Subdivision be accepted with the follorring recommendations and suggestions:
No. 1< City should be gran�ed a utility easement of.5'OTM on rear property line
oP all lot...
No. 2. The north and south propertp line dividing lots facing Keystone Drive and
Spencer Aee. be centered a].l the way to Druid Road between Lots 2 and 3.
No. 3. Increase the width of Lot 1, as i� is a corner lot.
No. 4. Tha present zoning ir, this area is now R-2 resideniial and the Board suggest
it remain the sam�.
Attached herewi.th is the nriginai tracing of the plate
January 3�, �953
To: F. C. Middleton
From: S. Lickton
Sub�ect: First Addition to High Point Subd.
First Addition t� High Point Subd. has been checked l�y the City Engineer's
Office and found to be in order.
The Engineer is in accord wi�h the xecommendations of the Zoning Board.
To:
F. C, Middle�on, Citp Manager
From;
0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
3ubject: Request of John R. Forrest
January 2$, 1953
At the regular meeting of the 2.oning Board held Tuesday evening, January 2$, 1953,
a motion was made and carried that the request of John R, ForresL to change ths
zoning on Lot 3, Block B, Floridena Subdivision fram R-� to R-w as a hardshipf
be denied.
The Board does not consider the request as a hardship. A change of zoning is
made by referendum ballot<
Attached herewith is Mr. Forrestis requsst.
Jas�uarp 23, 1953
To: Mr. Bat�tone, Mr. Drew, Homer, Insco, Marquard, Andersan:
I�Iembers of Clearwater's Zaning Board
Dear Sirs:
I am presenting this letter to be rea3 at your meeting Tues. Evening
Jan. 27th, 1953. We pur'chased a 1ot namely Lot 3i Block B, Floridena Subdivision,
in 195o hopeing at some fuiure date to build a nice Home on the site. But since
that date iKr. Baldassarre and I�Ir. Florentena cleaned the undeveloped lots just
south of Lot 3, Block B and built Motel Units.
(continued)
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
February 2, T9��
(Continued)
They have been permitted to build nearer the street than our deed would permi�
us therafore shutting oif o�r view to the Sov.th completely.
I consider this is a hardship to ne as I do not �£ee1 liks building a nice home
there and no one wili buy it far a residence. I have had chances to sell for
Multiple dwelling and wuuld greatly appreciat� it if you would change to R4 on this
lot that I may d3spose of it without so great a loss.
Thank3ng you for your consideration, I remain
Yours trulp,
/s/ John R. Forrest
January 27, 1953
To: F. Co Middleton, City Manager
From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning �oard
Subject: Request of Gen. Hugo P. Rush
At the regular meeting �f the Zoning Board held Tuesday evenxng, January 2$, 1953,
a motian was made and carried �hat the request of Gen. Hugo P. Rush asking for
an encraachment of 2'0'T to extend th e front of his garage located on Lot 6,
Block 35, Mandalay Subdieision (?23 Bay Esplanade), be granted.
The Board feels that the set back line og the buildings constructed on the east
side of Bay Egplanade is not consistant and �he granting of a 2t0" 8ncroachment
is in line wi.tn the buildings now erected in this area.
Attached herewith is a copy of Gen. Rush's request, his surv�y and plans, also
copy of letters from the adjoining property owners who are in favor of his
request.
�23 Bay Esplanad�
Glearwater Beach, Fla,
January 20, 1953
Git3* of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
SU�JECT: Request for Waiver
Gentlemen:
A waiver to the Building Code is requested on the basis o.� hardship.
T. Perrcission is requested to locate the enclosure of existing earport 1$rr
iram the front lat line of my residence on Lo�C 6, Block 35, 723 Bay EsplanadE�,
as shown on attached dra�ving markeci ttATM.
2. Letters of concurrence in this request from adjoining propertp owne�:s,
Mrs. Anna L. Palmer, 717 Bay Esplanade and Mr. William L. Bradley, 727 Bay
Esplanade, are attached.
3, Reason for hardship is that the waiver is necessary in order to r.onvert
my existing carport intn a garage, thaugh xemain3.ng within �he present roof'.
A. The platt of my lot shows 5�t x lllt and the lot was purchased and
the reszdence designed and constructed on that basis.
Unfortunately, I was sti13 on active duty in the Miiitar� Service
on the TtJest Coas� dwring construction, and it was only after moving to Clear�ater
that I ascert�ined that due to the location of the sea wall, the distance from th�
City Marker to the sea wall was lOk.7' instead of 111' as indicat�d on the design.
The original contract design indicated ample clearance far conversion of carport
to garage.
This waiver is requested in order that I can complete construction
as originally in,tended as under present restrictions I will be unable •.�o install
a standard door on a mittimum garage.
Your favorable consideration is earnestlg requested.
Vea^y truly yov,rs,
/s/ Hugo P, Rush
(NSajor Gener2l (Re� j
January 2�= 1953
To: F. C. Middletc,n, Citq Manager
Froms Oo H. Anderson, Secty. Zonin� Board
Sub��ct: Request of Albert P. Marshall., Howard P. Rives and Albert L. Rogero
At tk:e regular meeting of the Zaning Board held Tuesday uvening, January 27a 19530
a motian was made and carried that �he request of Albert P. Marshall, Howard P. Rives
and Alber� L. Rogero asking .for approval to a relaxation of the building line restr3.c-
tions rega.rdia�g Lots '71 to ']$ inclusive, of the Glenvrood Subdivision, be d�n:i.ed.
The Board feels that this request is not a hardship under th� pre3ent zonin�
regulations and if gra�ted it might accessibly effect the surrounding and adjoining
property owners.
Attached herewi.th is a copy e�f Mr. �arshall, Mr. Rives and Mr. Ttogero's request,
2 �-
CITY CC�'�1NIISSION MEETING
February 2, 1953
Zoning Board
City of Qlearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
January 27, 1953
We respectful:ly request that you grant your approval to a relaxation of the
building line restrictions regarding Lots 7�. to 7$ inclusive of Glenwood Subdivi-
sion, as �he same face on Lake Drive and Lot 7$ as it borders on Ridgewood Avenue,
for thQ reason tha� exis�in� city �ewer lines along the rear of these lots and
across several o.� the sa�ne require the construction of fill dirt retaining walls
to be moved forward toward the street, thus causing extensive difficnities and
hardships in the location oi dwelling houses on these lots.
We propose to grant to the City in considerat3on fmr this relaxation, ease-
ments for said sev�er lines,, which were heretofore construc�e@ and maintained
withou� permission from the record title holders.
We now requsst that the building lines for these lots be fixed at 25 feet
from Ridgswood Avenue as to Lot 7$, and 30 ieet grom Lake Drive as to all of said
Lots, 'but all sa�.d measurements to be measured from the inside pdge of the ex�.sting
curbs of said Ridgewaod Avenue and Lake Drive. Should said curb lines nc�t be
straight, then measurement should be made fsom the arc.
Very sincerely yours,
/s/ A1£red P. Marshall
/s/ Hovrard P. Rives
�s� Albert L. Rog�ro
January 31, 1953
Mr. Francis Middleton, City Manager
City of Clearv�ater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middlet.on:
In looking over the Agenda for the �ommission Meeting to be held February 2 I
find Item 5, Su�a�Section D, TMBeach Park Play Ground Area. (Water Tank Parkj."
There is no ind.ication on the h\�enda der_oting the pux°pose of di�cussing thi�;
project and sirlce it is impossibl.e for me to attend the meetiag due to the fac�
that I will be in Miami on Sunday, Mondap, and �'uesday, I thought it best that I
ask that action on this matter be deferred until I can be adviaed ths purpose of
the discussion and until I cam be presento
I represe�t a 3arge grosp of owners of p:operty in the immediate vic3nity og the
City Park, all of these propert�r ovrners having hotels or apartment house5. S�ithou�
exception these owners are oppose3 to the creation of a playground to be situated
on the lancl now referred to as the City Park an the Beach. The adjoining property
is much tba valuable for rental purposes to destroy that value by creating a
play ground which would be certain to adversely effect the rental values.
You must, of course, realize that I am not adverse to a play ground oa the Beach
and neither are my clients. They would be mast happp to cooperate with you in
placing the play ground in an area which would be accessible and y�t not detrimental
ta the adjoining property, but we ieel that the location of the playground i.n the
Park would be most detrimental to the value oi aur property.
Thanking you for any consideration given this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
I�MP:AO /s/ Lloy�i M. Phillips
cc: Mayor Herbert L. Brown
Messrs. Jack' Russell, William E. Crown, Jr.
W. E. Strang, Jr., John Bates
Hon. Herbert Brown
Mayor oi' Cle�rwater
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Herbert:
January 21s�' 1953
At a meeting held by our Board oi Commissioners last night, T wa�s asked to
write you anc� Mayor Davis of Duned�.n, ta see if vte could arrange a meeting and
place befora our Board of County Commissioners a xequest that U. S, Alternat� 19
be widened from Iiuffman's Corner to Largo.
As you know, a prajec� is no�r under con�idsration to widen tha road from
Largo to Bay Pines and our Board is of the opinian that we should lay befcre our
County Commissioners a recommendation that a widening program, as herein�bove
mentioned, should be under taken as soon as possible.
I would appreciate it if you wauld take t his up with your Board and adviee
me in refer8nce to same. With best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,
AC:ah /S/ CityiAttorne3*t Tarpon Springs
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Cl2'1' C�IISSION MEETING
February 2, �.953
January 26th, 1953
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, �°lori�ia
Gentlemen•
As Trustess of the City of Clearwater Employees Pension �und, you are hereby
uotifi�d th�.t Oscar Raynond Und�rwood, in the Polfce Department, has been duly
examined by a local phpsician and designated by him as a TMfirst classt� ris�s.
The above employee began his service with the City on June 1, L952. He is
under 45 years o.i age and meets the requi.rements of our Civil Service. It ia
hereby recommen�ed b�* th� �dvisory Committee that he be acoepted into membership.
Honorable Citp Cam��issioners
Clearwater, Flarida
Gentlemen:
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees Pension Fund
/s/ Paul ICane, Chairma.n
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelso�
Januarp 2bth, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Empldyees� Pension Fund, you ar.e hereby
notified that Elmer K. Glenn, electrician, has been duly examin�d by a local
physician and designated by him as a"first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the.Citp an March l, 1952. He is
under �.� years og age and meets the requirements of our Civil SerNice. It is
hereby recQmmended by the Advi�ory Committee that he be accepted intr� memY�ership.
Honorable �itp Commissioners
Ciearwaterj F'lorida
Gentlemen:
Very truly yours,
Advisorq Committee oi the Empleyees Pension Fund
/s/ Faul Kane, Chairm,an
/`s/ Heien Peter�
/s/ Dick Nelson
January 26th, 1q5;
As Trustees of th� City of Glearwater Employees Fensios Fund, you are her�bq
notified that Wallace P. Baker, Jr., in the Polic� D�partment, has been daly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first class" risk.
The aboee employee began hi� service with the City on Julq .c2, 1952e He is
under 45 years of age and meets the requirements of aur Civi1 Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Coirumittee that he be accQpted 3.nto mem�ership.
Very tru].y yours,
Advisory Committee o£ tne EmployeQs Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairma�a
/a/ Helen Peter�
/s/ Dick Nelson
RESOLUTION
WH�REAS, large amounts of oil have been deposited from the waters of Lhe Gulf
of Mexico �nto the beaches c,nthin the City l�mits of the City of Cl�arwater, and
WFiEREASy the City oi C�:ear*�ater and the merchants and businesses within the
Ci�y of Clearwater depend greatly upon the attraction of towrists to the CS.ty of
�Clearwater by the beaches within saia City, and
WHEREA3, said oil deposits have caused and are continuiag to cause great
damage to the Ci�y of CZearwater and individual owners of beach propertx in the
City of Clearwater, and has caused and is continuing to eause great i.nconven3ence
to the City of Clearwater and other residents of and visitors to the City af
Clearwater far the reason that said oil deposits have and are virtually denying
said persons use of said beaches,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commiasion of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as iollows:
l. That the members of the Floxida delegations t� the United States
House of Represen�aiives and the United Jtates Senate be and they are hereby
respec�:fullq requested to ini¢3.ate and conduct suah investiga�tion as is necessary
to aid the City of �learwater in deteraining the source or sources from which said
oil is originating, and ta determ3ne the respansibility for the depositing of sa.id
oil in the waters of Ghe Gulf af Me�xiaa and ultimately on +,:nQ beaahes within the
City of Clearwater.
Z�
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
F'obruary 2 , 1953
( Continueci )
2. That similar requests are 'r�areby res��ec�fulZy made of the United
States Co3st Guard and o£'the United States Depar:ment of Defense.
3. That other communit,ies on the Gulf G�ast oF the State of Florida
are ;�ereby reques�ed to pass Resolutions similar ta this Resolution and to request
action and information in regax�d to this problem.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February A. D. 1953•
Attest:
/s/ H, G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Cpmmissioner
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Drew Street in the City of Glearv;ater, Pinellas County, Flo�ida,
w�ich street is designated as State Road #590, is an arterial traffic faca.lity .for
ingress and egress to and from the City of Clearwater from new U. S, Route #19, and
WHEREAS, tY:e opening of ae� i�. S. ftoute #19 has caused a lar�e additional
volume of traffic to use the said Drew Street, an�3
WHEREAS, the said Dre�v Street is the most convenient rou�te for inter-city
traffic between the cities of Clearwater and Safety Harbor, and
WHEREAS, both the condition and the width of the said DrEw Street are
inad�quate to serve the traffic demands placed upon said Drew Street, and
WHEFtEAS, the width of the present right-of-vr�y of Urevr Street is an average
of si:cty-six (b6) £eet, and
WHEREAS, the Cit� of Clearwater is pr.esently proceeding with a prnjec� of
widening and resurfacing that portion oi Drew Street which lies between Stevenson
Greek and Highland Avenue in the City of Clearwater, and
WfiEREAS, it is desirable a�d praper that the City of Clearwater, the City
of Safety Harbor, the County o� Pinellas and the Star,e of Florida through the State
Road Department cooperate in the promulgation and execution of a plan to �i.den and
resurface Drew Street otherwiss known as Rout� #590.
NOW, THE�EFORE, BE IT RE50LVED by the City Commission of the City oi
Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
l. That the City of Clearwater will carry to completion the project of
widening and resurfacing Drew Strset between Stevenson Creek and Highland Avenum
in the City of Clearwater.
2v That the County of Pinellas, the City of Safety Harbor and the State
of Florida through its State Road D�partraen.t ar� hereby reqilested and urged �o
cooperate in the widening and resurfacing of Drew Street otherwise known as Route
#590, both easterly and westerly from new U. S. Route #19, so as to provide a
pavement adequate and proper for the handlin� of the traffic demands mada upon
said street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of February A. D. 1953-
Attests
/s/ H. G, Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
%sj Herbert M, Brown
Mayor�Commissioner
RESOLUTION OF TH� GITY COMI�ISSION OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
VACATING A PORTION OF LAND DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC ALLEY BETWEEN
BI�OGKS 31. lF.i�. and l�.1�.-A, o.f MANDALAY SUBDIVISIQN, in said Citv
WHEREAS, RICHARD F. OTT and ELEANOR K. OTT have requested the C3ty
Commission to vacabe a port3,on of land dedicat�d and planned as a public a11ey
between Blocks 31, tElr. and 1F!}aA of MANDALAY StJBDIVISION, according to map or plat
thereof as recorded in Plat Book l.ta., pagzs 32-35, inclusive, of the public records
o£ Finellas County, Flori�a, said all.eyway being fzfteen £eet in vridth and being
adjacent �o all of the lots in said Blocks 44. and 44-A and being adjacent to
Lots 6, 7 and � of said Block 31; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the po.•tion requested to be vacated is unused and
has never bses� paved nor in generai use bp the public, and the same does not
constitute any portion oi an artery of traffic or public highway in the said City
in ac�ual use, and tha 4�rae is not necessary for the maintenance of public service
of the said Citp, an� it appears that the vacating of said portion wi.11 not in anp
way injure or adversely sffect the interest of the City of Cl,e arwater;
NOW, THEREFGRE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Floric3a, that �he fifteen foot alleyway platted between Blocks 31, 1�4 and 1�4-A, of
MANDALAY SUBDIVISION, according bo the map or plat thereaf as recerded in Pla�
Book lka pages 32-35, inclusive, of the public recorde of Finellas Coun�y, Florida,
be and the same is he�eby vacated as a public thorvtaghfare of the said City, and •the
ovmership oi said property is hereby released tn tha owners at �he adjacen� property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission oi the City of Clearwater, Florida,
thxs 16th day oi February, A. D, 1953.
(Continuedj Attes�: /s� Herbert M. Brocm
Mayor-Commissioner
/s/ H. G. Wingo�
City Audi�or and Clerk