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CITY CO~~ISSION MEETING
March 16, 1953
The City Commission of the City of Cle;Jrwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, March 16, 1953, at 1:)0 P.M. with the following members present:
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Herbert M. Brown
John W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.
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Mayor-Commissioner
Comm:i.s sioner
Commigsioner
Jack RU!isell
Wm. E. Crown, Jr.
Cornmi s ~doner
Carom;, s sioner
*At first part of mRetine. Came in later
Also present were:
F. C. l,Hddleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. ~lcC lamma
Sidney Lickton
City ManAger
City Attorney
Chief of Police
Cit'j' Engineer
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The MAYOI' called the meetinz to order. The invocation was delivered by
Reverend De\rltt Farabee, Fi.rst Methodj st Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Bates
moved that the minutes of the re.~111Ar mt~etine; of MArch 2, 1953, and the special
meeting of March 9th, be approved in accordance with the copies rurnjshed each
membf:lr in writing and their reading di srensed with. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner ~trang and cRrrip.d unanimously.
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The City Manager reported t.hat t""0 hids hAd been received for a 30 watt radio
tr8nsrnitter and receiver for the Policp. Department. The bids were read as follows:
R.C.A.
Motorola Com.munications J Tampa
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Commj,ssioner Strang moved that the bids be re ferred to the Ci t,r Manager for
tabulation and rerort at the next m8etin~. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and carried unanimously.
It was rerorted by the City ManA~er that two bids had been received for the
sewage pump I motor shaft anrl o~her equtFment for the Clearwater Beach pumping
station. The bids were rp.~d as follows:
Finley Municipal Surr1YJ OrlAndo
Yeoman Brothers
$ no bid
$1,681.00
The City Manager reid a letter rrom the FinJey Municipal Supply Company stating
that they regretted thAt they were unable to supply the el'1uipment requj.red becRuse
of space limitations. Com.missioner Strang moved t.hA.t the bid be referred to the
City Manager for his recommendation at the next meeting, and if it does not seem
to be right, instruct him to advertise for rebids. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
In regard to the tabulation of the bids for paving Lake Drive between Harvard
Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, the City Manager recommended accepting the low
bid of E. H. Holcomb, Jr. I at $9,203.90. Commissioner Strang moved that the C~ty
r.lanager f 5 recommendation be ac cepted. Moti on wa s seconded b~r Commis sioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Ivlr. Robert Snycler as a new member of
the Building Contractors Examinin3 Board and the re-appointment of three former
members, J. ~~. Barnes, R. A. Mapes and Robert Levison. Commissioner Strang moved
that the Commission approve the re-appointment of three members, J. W. Barnes,
R. A. Mapes and Robert Levison, and arr-rove the appointment o~ Robert Snyder as
the f'ourth member of the Buildtng Contr8ctors Examining Board. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
By consent, the report lrorn the TRx Settlement Co~mittee was deferred to the
next meeting.
The City Manager su~gested that the proposed shuffleboard courts on Clearwater
Beach be located in the City park across rrom the Chamber of Co~nerce Building
instead of south of the building as rorrnerly considered. He stated there would be
room for seven or eight courts ~nd a little building for equipment by using just
the south end of' the park. Commissioner Str.sng suge;ested that some kind of
shelter for the ends of the courts bB considered and also li~hting for night use.
By consent) the Commission approved the sug8ested location and the Engineer was
instructed to submit a sketch of the courts and an estimated cost.
The City Attorney presented an agreement in which the Atlantic Coast Line
Ra~lroad Company agrees to permit the City to extend its storm sewer line along
the railroad right-of-way between Franklin and Court Streets. Commissioner Bates
moved that the proper officials be authorizeo to execute the contract with the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
.. Commissioner Crown came in at, this time.
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CITY COMMISSION r.1EETING
March 16, 1953
The City Manager reported that he had A proposal from Mr. J. R. Billet to
dredge 880 feet of fill for the Seminole Pier project at a cost of $6,000.00 at
the same time he wi,ll be doin~ some work at Clearwater ~arineways. The Manager
reported. that he had a request from the ClearwAter Power Squadron to f~ll an
area on the south side of this project approximately 150 x 200 feet WhlCh space
would be due west of the City Park. The Powp.r Squadron will assume all expense
for pumping the fill and will build a club house if the City ~ould neeotiate a
lease for the spAce. Commissioner Cro\'m moved that the City 1'Jl:mager be
authorized to procaed with the execution of the Seminole Street fill and pier
plan as set forth in the 1952-53 bud~et ~t an approximate cost of t6,OOO.00 and
thAt the City Attorney be instructed to formulate a lease with the Power Squadron
for R period of ten years with a ten year renewal option for the fill of land
adjacent tll this project for use of the Power Squadron at no cost to the City;
the s::d (} le::~se to include a clawJe t hat the lessees would be required to v,':!cate
upon 60 days noti~e if the l~nrl is to be used for public purposes. Motion w~s
sec0nned by Cotl\mlssir)Oer Strang ann card ed. COTllrrtission9r Rntes dirl not vot,(? as
he is /:\ :n~~mh(-w of th!~ Fower S'1UAdron.
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COHuni ss ioner Crown, re f,'orti n,~ for the Bus Frnneh -t se Comrni ttee, stated that
::'lfter investi,,~,qt.ilJn of the fin,gnc'lr.ll rerorts and orer,qting fi~ures there was no
~uestion but wh,gt the Clearwater Tr,qnsit Company is operatin~ at a substantial
loss and will be for some time. He said thRt in view of the fact that Dunedin
and LArgo do not char~e this comreny any franchise tax ,nd that in a great many
Florida cities the city itself hRs to underwrite any loss suffered by the transit
company, the Committee recolTImp.nd.s that the City revoke the frAnchise tax on the
Clear\.,rater Transit Company for 1953. Commissioner Bates moved that the recommenda-
tion of the Committee be acceptf~d. Mr)t,ion ;,):1S second.~d by Commissioner Russell
and carried unanimously.
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The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the proposed paving, curbin~ and
storm sewer for Commodore Street from Broadi'Jay to Anchorage l'lay and on Anchorage
"iay from Co!u:1odore to ;.larine Street. The City En[!;i neer estimated thA Cl)st of the
project at $11,000.00. The City ~anRger reported that a preliminary public hearing
had been held 0n t~A request to pave Commodore Street and the reaction from the
thirteen propf~rty o'tmers who -9ttended "InS favorable. There being no objec tl ons,
Commissioner Crown moved that the Commodore Street paving ami drainage project be
approved and that the proper City officials be authorized to 9xecute same. ~~otion
was secondert by Commissioner Strang ann c~rriAd unanimously.
The City Attorney read a let.ter from Mrs. C. Gordon Wallis, 404 Jasmine ilJay,
requesting that she be given permission under the hardship provision of the Zoning
Law to build two rooms and bath above the garage located on her property in Harbor
Oaks Subdivision. The City Attorne)' also read a letter from the Zonin~ Board
recommending that the rerJuest be denied since the present zoning of the property
is R-l. He also read a letter from the Harbor Oaks Association addressed to the
Zonine Boaro re~uesting that the Zoning Board deny the application to build a
garage apartment. I,ll". Guss TtJilder, attorney for i-Irs. Wallis, addressed the
Commission on her behalf, point ins out th?t there are many garaee apartments on
surroundin,g prorerties beinH; rented at the ITfcisent lIlomer.t. Mr. Henry Perkins,
President of the Harbor Oaks Association, a~dressed the Commission stating that
the Associatjcn is opposod Lo any further violation of the zoning law. Commissioner
Crown moved that the Mayor be requested to appoint a Co~nittee of two Commissioners
to serve with the Mayor to look into this matter; further, that this hearing be
adjourned to the second regul~r meetin~ in April, Monday, April 20th, and that the
pro}:erty owners in the immediate are~ be notified of this request in accordance
with the directions received in the past from t.he Circuit Court. Illotion Nas
seconded by Commissioner StrAng and carrif!o unanimously.
The ;;iayor a,ppointed a Committee composed of Commissioners Strang ,gnd Russell
and himself to investigate the m~)t,ter of Mrs. Wallis' hardship case.
The City Attorr.ey read a letter from Mr. William Goza, Jr., attorney for Mr.
and i/1rs. Chris Catacosinos, which rer:uested that the downtown li'1uor zoning a.rea
be changed to include an area bouncted on the north by Park Street, Chestnut Street
on the south, Ewing Avenue on the east and Myrtle Avenue on the west, stating that
his clients would like to purch~se property located on Prospect Avenue, described
as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block A, CO-9chman Heights, in order to build a place to
house their restaurant and bar business. The letter explained that his clients
wished to cooperate with the City by removing the business now operated as the
Clearwqter Bay Club from City premises in Coachman Park. Mr. Goza addressed the
Conmission on behalf of his clients. Commissioner Bates moved that the Mayor
appoint a Committee to irwestigate the matter and make recommendati ons. Hotion
WAS seconded by Commissioner Crown a.nd carried unanimously.
The iJ1ayor appointed Commissioners BAtes and Crown as a Committee to investi-
gate the matter of enlarging the li~uor zone.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Frederick Charlton requesting that
the alleys between Blocks 42, 43 and 43-A of M~ndalay Subctivision be vacated,
said letter enclosing statements rrom adjoinihg property owners indicating approval
of the alleys being vac5ted. The Cit)' ~4Rnager recommended that the south alley in
these blocks be vacated and that the alley runnin~ north and south be vacated but
that the other alley be retained by the City since it is being used for a sanitary
sewer line. Commissioner StrR.ng moved that the Commission approve the Manager's
recomrnendatt on that the City vacate the alley running north and south and the south
alley but that the City will not vacate the alley that has a sanitary sewer line in
it (the alley lying south of or adjacent to Block 43) and that the proper ofricials
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
M~rch 16, 1953
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be aut hori7.ed to execute tho Resolution to that effect; furt,her) that the pror;erty
be added to the tax rolls. Mntion was seconded by Commissioner BRtes and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor announcerl the consideration of the proposed lease to ;.1r. F. G.
Kelson of City property 10cRted north of the new Marina building. Commissioner
Crown sug:3~sted th at s1 nce th e Commi asi on members had not had an opportunity to
reAd tht'! propo~ed lHflSB t.hat thoo. mAtter' be deferJ'ed. r.1r. S. J. Roberts, a memher
of the BORrd of Dir~ctors of the ClearwAter BeRch Association and the Clearwater
Resorth.s soc i Atl on, Rrldr~~s::;eci the Commission c1 ti n~ what he said wns a simD ar
CRse involvin~ the City of Orl~ndo. Mr. Roherts stated that the Court had held
that rurchAsi n~ property to be Ilsed in the oper,qt.i on of ::-In apArtment house business
WRS not A muntcirfll f'JP~tion. 'rhe City Att.orneY~Ave his opinion that the City has
two functions, on(~ 3. ;..~overnlllental function, the 'Jt.her a proprietary function, and
that the City of Clearwater wps ~ivAn a wide lRtjtude in the use of its proprietary
function in the ChRrter ~rRnted by the State LegislA.ture. He also reported that
he had gone into the rrlAtter v~~ry t.horou~hly ~=tnd consj dl~'I"ed that this leRse was
we 11 wi th in the 1'0\VfH' of the City. Mr. Wi 11 i:=J1ll GOZR st ated t.hat he was Bware of
th8 Orl:-jndo decjsion and that the Orlando C;;)Be differed from Clearwater's situation
in t.hat the City of Orlnndo J:.rof'osed to f1.wchAse property to use for the operati,on
of an RF[lrtment house, and j n Gle3r\'13ter tb e j:ro!-,osal is to lease City property
only. Mr. L. S. Caldwell, PresirlRnt of the Clearwater Beach Associ~tion, and Mr.
J. A. Novotney addr~sserl the Commission oprosin~ the ~rantine of the leAse. By
consent, the Commission ::.l!?:l'eeci to consi.der po!-,sible revisions to the lense Rt an
executive session later in the week.
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In regard to considerine vrdinance 632 on its second reading, the City Attorney
read a letter from ~r. Lewis Homer) a member of the Zoning Board) indicRtin8 his
approval of the new Ordinance. Th~ City Attorney reported that the proposed
Grdi nRnce had br~en revised in <1ccordRPce wi th th~ recommendations of' the Zoning
Board and that t,h~ Zoning Board is in favor of the Ordinance. Commissioner Crown
moved that Ordinance 632 be considered on its second r8adin~ by t1tle only with
the unani.mous consent of the Commission. I,lotion was seconded by Commissioner
Bates Rnd carried unani.mously. The City Attorney read Ordinance 632 by title
only. Commissioner Crown moved that Orclinapce 632 be passed on its second reading
by title only as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanlmously.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 632 as amended on its third reading.
Commissioner Russell moved th~t Orrlinance 632 be arl()pted on its thirrl a nd final
reading; as amended. !ILotion \^.'AS seconderl. by Commissioner Bates ~nd c::.lrr:l,ed
unanimously.
The Cit}. Attorney read the proroseJ Ordinance 633, which v,oulrl amend Ordinance
62), by nddine a section providing q penalty for reckless operation of boats in
any \.'IRters over which the City <;If Olearwater has jurisdiction. Commi.ssioner Crown
moved that Ordinance 633 be p~ssed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by
Conmissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved tnRt Jrdinance 633 be consirlered on its second
reading by title only by unanimous co"sent. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reRd Ordinance 633 by title
only. Commissioner Strang moved th::.lt Ordinanee 633 be passed on its second reading
by ti tIe only. Motion 'lias seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 633 WAS read by the City Attorney on its third reading. Commissioner
Russe 11 moved thfft Ordinance 033 be adopted on it s third and fi nal readi ng. Motion
w~s seconded by Commissioner Stl'Ang .:lnd CArried unanimously.
By consent, Item 7-D on the Agenda, OrdinAnce #634 reeardin~ annexation of
new subdivisions, was deferred to the next meeting on t.he City Attorney's request.
The City l~anager reported on the installation of the following gas and water
main ex~_ ens ions:
Druid Rd., 150 ft. 0f 2~" water main
S. Madison Ave., 320 ft. of I!" gas main
Keystone Ave., 8l,_ ft. of 2~" water main
N. \I[ashington Ave., 290 ft. of l!" gas main
Druid Rd., 105 ft. of 2" eras main
Fairmont St., 105 ft. of 2~" water main
$135.00
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195.00
75.00
100.00
Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's report be ?ccepted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported that he had been receiving some complaints of inadequate
water supply. The City Manager st.ated that due to the i.ncreased numher of consumers
the City is unable to maintain full tanks from the present sources of supply. He
stated that in the second of the two wells dri]led in the Airport area, the quality
of the water was superior to that the City has obt8ined from many of its wells in
the past as it had a very low salt content. He said that no steps had been taken
to replace inadequate mains as the mains need to be filled to capacity in order to
determine just which mains need replacement most. Commissioner Bates was of the
opinion that the City should go ahead with its program ot providing additional
wells without waiting for an additional water shortage to develop since the City
cannot depend on the County's interim supply. The Mayor. thought this should, be
done ~nd also more storage facilities provided.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 16, 1953
The City Manager presented a Resolution for the mowing and cleaning o~ five
lots. Commissioner Russell moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from the Bon~d of County Commissioners
requesting the City of Clearwater to draw and forward a Resolution to the State
Road Department asking them to rescind their action of abandoning the portion ot
Alternate Route 19 in Tarpon Springs and north of Tarpon Springs to Huffman's
Corners and requesting the State Road Department to widen and resur~ace Alternate
Route 19 ~rom Huffman's Corpers to Bay Pines. Commissioner Strang moved that the
City of Clearwater adopt a Resolution requesting the State Road Department to
widen and resurface Alternate Route 19 from Huffman's Corners to Bay Pines and
asking them to rescind the action abandoning Alternate Route 19 ~rom Huffman's
Corners to Tarpon Springs. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carrieQ
unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the letter of transmittal for this Resolution
contain an inquiry as to the State Road Department's intentions concernine; the
widening and resurfacing of Drew Street (Road 590).
In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Russell, the City Manager reported
that the Engineering Department had already prepared a plat showing the ownership:
of lands which would be needed for the extension of Myrtle Avenue north of Dre~
Street. The Mayor suggested that the City wanager be authorized to purchase the
needed right-of-way.
The Commibsion now adjourned as City Commission, 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 ~ollow1ng
employees into membership in the Pension Plan: Arnold Gainous, Gas and Water
Department, and Richard Roberts, Police Department.
There being no further business to come b~fore the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
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CITY COl~ISSION MEETING
March 16, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
March 13, 1953
Gentlemen:
The regular meeting o~ the City Commission will be held on Monday afternooni
March 16, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting wil be
held for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting o~ March 16, 1953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Reverend DeWitt Farabee, First Methodist Church.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1953 and the
Special Meeting or March 9, 1953.
3. Opening of bids ~or:
A. Radio for Police Department.
B. Sewage Pump for pumping station of Clearwater Beach.
4. Tabulation of bid for the pavinl5 o~ Lake Drive from Gulf to Bay' to Harvard
Street.
5. Public Hearing on Commodore Street.
6. Commission's consideration of:
A. Hardship case of Mrs. Wallis. (Gus Wilder)
B. Appointment of members to Building Contractors Examining Board.
C. Report from Tax Settlement Committee
D. Report on installation of new shuffleboard courts on Clearwater Beach.
E. Resolution from Atlantic Coastline Railroad with reference to storm
sewer right of way.
F. Letter from Attorney William Goza, Jr. with reference to extending
liquor zoning.
G. Manager's report on Seminole Pier Project.
H. Committee report on Clearwater Transit. (John Rowe)
I. Request to vacate alleys in Blocks 42, 43 and 43-A, Mandalay Subdivision,
Clearwater Beach.
7. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office.
A. Passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 632~ regarding new subdivisions.
B. Passage and adoption of Ordinance No. 633, regarding reckless boat
operation.
C. Ordinance No. 634 regarding annexation of new subdivisions.
D. Nelson Lease.
S. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan.
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March 14, 1953
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
I have recently received notice of final he~ring on paving of Commodore Street.
I live at 1108 just east or Wilson Blvd. I am unable to attend meeting of City
Commissioners at 1:30 Monday. If they must pave the street I feel that I am
entitled to some discount ror the shell or marl base now in street. I understand
that this shell or marl b~se is about 10 in. deep and that the cost for same was
added to lots purchased by myself and others. Was told by certain real estate
agent who was petitioning ror getting the street paved that we would get credit
for base now in.
Since most of my travel is
over Wilson which is about
does me very little good.
west half of st. can't get
south and therefore must go in and out constantly
as bad as a street can get, feel that paving Commodore
However, please check and see if property owners on
a reduction in costs.
Yours truly,
/s/ Peyton P. Rogers
1108 Commodore St.
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ClearwAter, Florida.
Gentlemen:-
ClearWAter, Fla.
Dec. 20, 1952
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Due to change of administration my boss, W. A. McMullen, Jr. County
Engineer, and I as his secretary, were re~uested by the Republican members of
the Board of Count)' Commissioners, to render our resignations.
A state of unemployment, coupled with total and complete disabi],ity of
my hushand, makes it necessary for me to seek means of establishing support for
the two of us. I am, therefore, appealing to your Honor~b1e Board to allow me
to build two rooms above my garage located at 404 Jasmine Way, Harbor Oaks.
This will enable us to rent our home for winter seasons and live above the
garage during these periods of rental.
Thanking you for an investigation and favorable consideration, I am
Sincerely,
/s/ Gladys M. Wallis
404 Jasmine Way
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January 2g, 1953
F. C. Middleton, City MRnsger
O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Request of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wallis
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At the regular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27,
1953, a motion was made and carried that the request of Mr~ and Mrs. Gordon Wallis
to build a two room apartment over their present ~arage located at 404 Jasmine
Way, be denied.
The Board feels that this request should not be eranted as a hardship case
for the present zoning of this area is residenti~l (R-1).
Attached herewith is a copy of J.1r. anrl M.rs. 1'1alli s request, together with a
copy of a letter from the HArbor Oaks Associ~tion objecting to this request.
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Clearwater, Florida
January 26, 1953
The Honorable Zoning Board
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Re: Petition of Gordon Wallis - 404 Jasmine Way
Gentlemen:
The Harbor Oaks Association~ through the undersigned Henry E. Perkins as
President, hereby enters vigorous objection to the grantin~ of the application
of C. Gordon Wallis for a permit to construct apartments over the existing garage
on premises now owned by him in the Harbor Oaks section.
This area is zoned R-l and permits a use solely for single fffini1y dwellings.
The applicant intends to use the premises for rental purposes if the permit is
granted, which use is clearly in violation of the Zoning Ordinance of 1952 of
the City of Clearwater, Florida.
The Harbor Oaks Association has done everything within its power to cooperate
with the City in regard to zoning and in ree~rd to siery other matter which has
required the attention of the City and the Association. Also, the Association
has done everything within its power to aid in the enforcement of the R-1 use
provisions which have applied to the Harbor Oaks section for many years.
It seem~ to the Association that the granting of the instant permit would
destroy the effect of the efforts of the City and the Association to estab1ich
and maintain proper use districts, and would undermine the effect of the Zoning
Ordinance of 1952. Certainly, if the City ~rants new permits to allow persons to
violate the Zoning Ordinance, it will be utterly impossible to enforce the Zoning
Ordinance as it applies to present construction.
The Association stands ready to cooperate with you gentlemen and the other
officials of the City in this matter upon your suggestion, and the Association
urgently solicits your denial of the instant appliCAtion.
Very tuly yours,
HARBOR OAKS ASSOCIATION
By /s/ Henry E. Perkins
President
/s/ Howard Remig,
V. Pres~Ldent
/s/ Mrs. ~elvil1e K. Gill,
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March 6, 1953
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Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
We represent Chris and Mary Catacosinos, owners of the business presently
operated as Clearwater Bay Club) on premises owned by the City of Clearwater. As
you know, the City has terminated the lease and the tenants are occupying the
property under a brief extension agreement.
Mr. and Mrs. Catacosinos wish to cooperate with the City by vacating the
premises as soon as possible but 1uite frankly it is a djfficult t~sk to find a
suitable location for such 3 busirlBss. The Citj' hRS experienced R phenomenal
growth since the bevera~e ordinance was enacted defining zones in which such
operations Are permissible. At thCit time Skycrest WRS blooming with ~ladioli,
Grandview TerrRce was a sandy ~Rst~lR~d, Country Club Estates was used as a
makeshift eolf course by the colored caddies) and the site ~r Kwik-Chek was a
bogF:,y morass.
Mr. and Mrs. Catacosinos h~ve been offered suitable premises on Prospect
Avenue on Lots 1, 2, 3 and h of Block A, Coachman Heights. The property is suitably
located, but it lies one block eRst of Myrtle Avenue.
It is respectfully requested that Zone 1) Section 4 (1), Chapter 15,
Clearwater City Code, be amer.ded to read ~s follows:
"ZONE 1. Consisting of all territory hetween Drew Street on the North, Haven
Street on the South, Myrt.le '\venue on the East and the waters of Clearwater Bay
on the West, and in nddition, ~ ~ lying bet\'leen ~ Street .Q.!1 ~ North,
Chestnut Street .Q!l the South, EWlne Avenue QI!. ~ East and r;lyrtle Avenue Q!l the
West." (underscoring indicates addition)
Yours very truly,
/s/ William M. Goza, Jr.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
OI the City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
S78 Lantana Avenue
Clearwater Beach) Florida
March 11, 1953
The undersigned respectfully reCluests that the alleys between Blocks 42,
43 and 43-A of ~andalay Subdivision on Clearwater Beach, Florida, be vacated.
Attached to the orieinal of this letter you will find statements from all
adjoining property o\vners indicating approval of the foregoing action. The alleys
have never been open to public use nor have they ever been used by the public or
for service to the properties in question.
You gentlemen recently granted the request of the property owners to vacate
the alleys between Blocks 4L" and 44-A in the same subdivision, which properties
lie directly across the street from the instant prorerties.
A City sewer, either sanitary sewer or storm sewer, lies below the ground
in one pn~tion of the alleys above mentioned. If the City Commission is favorably
inclined towards this request, the property owners will grant the City an easement
so that this sewer may be maintained, rep~ired) removed or replaced.
We will sincerely appreciate your favorable and early consideration of this
matter.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Frederick Charlton
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March the tenth, 1953
Francis Middleton, City Manager
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Fla.
Proposed Ordinance No. 632
Re:
Dear Sir:
As a member of the Zoning Board, I have read the first draft of the proposed
Ordinance 632 and I am in accord with the purposes expressed therein. I believe
that this should be enacted into law at an early date by the City Commission.
As a Realtor, I believe that this ordinance will stimulate and encourage the
growth of new development in our city. Like the building code, I believe that this
ordinance will increase the public confidance in Clearwater real estate and make
it more saleable for developers and more acceptable to builders.
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that those subdivisions and communit,ies that requireci bf-lsic standards at least
the equal of' Ordanance 632 were the ones that were successful, resulting in
charming and substancial community growth. Shortsighted devnlopment of lower
standards has had a poor record for sales and a dismfl1 community growth.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Lewis Homer
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City of Clearwater
Clearwater,
Florida
March 12, 1953
Attention: Honorable Herbert M. BrOlrffi, Mayor
Dear Sir:
We attach hereto a certified copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board or County
Commissioners at their Adjourned Regular Weeting on March la, 1953, requesting
the State Road Department to rescind their action in the abandonment of a portion
of U. S. Alternate 19 in Tarpon Springs and North of Tarpon Springs to Huffmans'
Corner and improvement of U. S. Alternate 19 from Huffmans' Corner to Bay Pines.
A large delegation appeared before the Board to urge that this Resolution be
adopted and it was suggested that a copy of the Resolution be sent to the various
Towns and Municipalities affected by U. S. Alternate 19 and that they be requested
to adopt similar resolutions and forward to t.he ~tate Road Department as this
matter is or vital importance to the County.
The Board will appreciate your cooreration in this matter.
Very truly yours)
AVERY W. GILKERSON
By /s/ Claire Kil~ore
Deputy Clerk
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
March 5, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notiCied t.hat Richard Roberts, in the Police Department, has been duly examined
by a loc;:!.l physician and desi.gnated by him as a ".first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on September 9) 1952. He
is under ~5 years of age and meets the requirernents of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours)
~dvisorv Committee of the Employees' Pension
. Fund.
Ilss/; Paul Kane, Chairman
Helen Peters
Is! Dick Nelson
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Honorable City Commissioners
Cle;:!.rwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
March 5, 1953
As Trustees of the City of Cle~rwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Arnold Gainous, employed in the Gas and Wat~r Dept., has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "rirst class" risk.
The above elnployee began his service with the City on August 2, 1950. He is
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.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
Is/. Paul Kane, Chairman
Is/ Helen Peters
Is! Dick Nelson
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March 16, 1953
RESOLUTION
~EREAS, the State Road Department is ofricially abandoning and turning back
to the County of Pinellas and the City of Tarpon Springs that portion of the old
U. S. Alternate 19, 2 and 1/10 miles in length in Tarpon Springs and north of
Tarpon Springs, and
WHEREAS, vigorous requests have been made to the City Commission of the
City of Clearwater to request the State Road Depa,rtment to reconsider their action
and not to abandon U. S. Alter'nate 19 setting forth the hardship this action would
cause to the City of Tarpon Sprin~s and its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of ClearwR.ter believes it to be to
the best interest of the County or Pinellas and its citizens to continue U. S.
Alternate 19, and to have said U. S. Alternate 19 improved ~nd wirlened in order to
take care of the enormous load of intercounty and intracounty traffic, and to also
provide a scenic hiGhway for the benefit of the County and its tourists.
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Florida, duly and regularly assemhl@d as follows:
1. That the St~te Road Department of the State of Florida, be and it is
hereby urged to reconsider its .'lctton in abandoning 2 and 1/10 mi.les of U. S.
Alternate 19 at Tarpon Srrin~s and North of Tarpon Srrin~s 3nd is respectfully
requested to rescind its action in abandonment of said ro~d.
2. That the State Road Dep.'=irtment of t he State of Florida, be and it is
hereby requested to improve and widen U. S. ~lternate 19 from Huffmans' Corner to
Bay Pines and it is hereby respectfully re'1uested to .furnish us definite informa-
tion as to when we may expect such improvernents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th
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Department and its Engineers and to :~r. Howard Franklin, member or the State Road
DepRrtment from this District, with 3 request for their cooperation in the
matters set forth.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
day of March A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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RESOLUTION
\~EREA~, FREDERICK CHARLTON and LAURETTE A. CHARLTON have requested the City
Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, to vacate a portion of land dedicated
and planned as a public alley between Blocks 42, 43 and 43A of 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, said alleyway being
fifteen feet in width and being adjacent to all of the lots in said Blocks 43 and
43A, and being adjacent to Lots 6 and 7 of said Block 42, and
WHEREAS, a portion of the alley requested to be vacated is unused and has
never been paved nor in general use by the public, and the same does not con-
stitute any portion of an artery of traffic or public highway in said City in
actual use, and the same is not necessary for the maintenance of public service of
the said City, and it appears that the vacatin~ of said ~ortion will not in any
way injure or adversely affect the interest of the City of Clearwater, and
WHEREAS, it appears that there are sewer and other utility lines placed and
in use in the portion of the said alley which runs east and west along the
southerly boundary of Block 43 and along the northerly boundaries of Lots 4 and
5 of Block 43A, and that it is to the best interest or the public and the
property owners in the area for the City of Clearwater to retain this portion of
the alley for utility and other services.
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 15 foot alleyway platted between Block 42 and 43A, and the
alleyway platted between Lots 1,2,3 and 4 of Block 43A on the west, and Lots 5,
6,7 and g of Block 43A on the east, all of MANDALAY SUBDIVI~ON, 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 sa.id property is hereby
released to the owners of the adjacent property; provided, however, that the alley-
way running East and West and lying between Blocks 43 ~nd 43A of MANDALAY SUBDIVISIO~,
according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, Eages 32-35, in-
clusive, be and it is hereby specifically excluded from the foregoing vacation of
other alleys.
PASSED AND
ADOPTED this 16th day or March A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/sl H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clark
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Ivlarch 16, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been det,ermir.ed by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florilla, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that nfter ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clenn such property and charee the costs
thereof ag1inst the rnspectivc property.
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No\v THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clg<trwater,
Florida, th~t tht~ fol]owinr~ dc~:cribed I-'roperty, siturlt~ in sl-lid City, shnll 'lJe
cle.::lned of woecis, gra:Js snel/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writine to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in ~ccordRnce with Section 128 of the Charter of the
City of Cleqr",'atert as 3mended.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Ar-l0UNT
6.00
Nestore & Pia Baldasorre
33 K. Ft. HArrison
Clearwater, Florida
Myrtella MacNeal
1275 PArk St.
Clear"'ater, Fla.
Lots 2 and 3
Block 1
Ta~Arelli Sub.
Is! Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Lot 6
Block 5
Overbrook Sub.
3.00
Daniel Ll.lnaldi
1365 Cleveland
Clearwater, Fla.
Robert M. Snyder
309 A Penn. Avenue
Clearwater, Floridn
Oscar Siebers
1417 s. 58th St.
West Allis, Wis.
3.00
Lot 13
Block 5
Overbrook Sub.
Lot 125 and 15' of Lot 124
Gr~ndview Terrace
5.00
Lots 9~ 10, and 11
Block L;
Mount Orange
6.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Com.:li ssion of the Ci.ty of Clearwater, Florida,
this 16th day or March, A.D. 1953.
ATTEST:
/ s/ H. G~ lflingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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QRDDAJlCB 10. 612
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS
AS TO THE AMOUNT, KIND, TYPE AND SPECIFICA'l'IOIS
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THEREI.; DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE SUPERVISOR or PLATS; RESTRICTING
THE SALE AND USE OF PROPERTY UNTIL THE PROVlSIOIS
HEREOF ARE COMPLIED WITH; PROVIDING FOR lwtETHODS or
GUARANTEEING COMPLIANCE \VITH THE PROVIS[ ONS HEREOF
AND OF ADMINISTRATION HEREOr; PROVIDING FOR EXOEPTIONS
IN THE EVENT or HARDSHIPSL_~ROVIDIIG FOR SUBMISSIOI
or PLATS TO VARIOUS DEP ARTMJSNTS OF THE CIn; PRO-
VIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PRO-
VIDING Foa SEPARABILITY OF THE PROVISI ONS HERBOl;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIOW OF THE
PROVISIOIS HEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR flHE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, by Chapter 2746) of the Acts ot 1951, the Legislature ot the Stat.
ot Florida authorized the City of Clearwater to regulate plats and subdivisioDs
as to the amount, kind, type and specifications ot public improvements, and
WHEREAS, said Act was ratitied by referendum duly held on September lS, 1951.
HOW.!_ THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMlUSSIOH OF THE CI'l'Y or
CLEARWAT~, FLORIDA.
Section 1. The City Manager of the City ot Clearwater is hereby designated
aa Supervisor at Plats and the written approval of said Supervisor or Plats shall
be endoreed on the plats ot all new subdivisions, extensions and revisioDS ot
existing subdivisions within and immediately adjacent to the corporate limits ot
the City of Clearwater, Florida! before said plats shall be entitled to record in
the Office of the Clerk ot the circuit Court ot Pinellas County, Florida, and
before sales ot lots or parcels in said subdivisions, extensions or revisions may
be made, and before any building whatsoever may be constructed or occupied on any
lot or parcel of land in all such subdivisions, exten~ions or revisions thereof,
Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 hereof are in addi~ion ~o and not in
lieu of the power and authority of the City Commission oE ~he City ot Clearwa~er,
Florida! to regulate subdivisions as to the amount, kind, ~ype and specifications
of pub1 c improvements. Approval of the City Commission must be duly voted a~ a
public meeting ot said City Commission before said plats shall be entitled to
record in the Office of the C~.rk of the Circui~ Court ot Pinellas County, Florida,
and before sales or lots or parcels in said subdivisions, extensions or revisions
thereof, may be made, and beiore any building whatsoever may be constructed or
occupied on any lot or parcel of land in all such subdivisions, extensions or
revisions thereof. "
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Section 3. Before the plat of any subdivision or any extension or revision
thereof shall be approved by the Supervisor of Plats or the City Commission, ~h8
owners or developers ot said subdivisions, extensions or revisions thereot shall
first accomplish at their own expense the following public improvements in the
tollowing manner in said subdivisions, extensions or revisions ~hereott or in the
alternative, at the option of the Supervisor of Plats and the City Commission, the
owners or developers shall agree to accomplish said improvements in said manner
and shall guarantee the accomplishment of said improvements in said manner by
performance bond, indenture of mortgage, or any other means which may, from time
to time, be designated by the Supervisor of Plats and the City Commission, both
of thom are hereby authorized and empowered to establish such methods of guaran~ee.
OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS SHALL:
A. Comply with allot the laws of the State of Florida regarding plats
and subdivisions.
B. File each proposed plat or map ~th the City Commission ot the City ot
Clearwater, Florida.
C. Show on said proposed plat or map a complete description of the tract
oE land embraced therein, together with size and complete designation ot lots,
blocks and other subdi.visions thereof, and the streets, alleys, easements and
o~her publiC ways and places to be dedicated thereby.
D. In the even~ that a complete system of alleys is not designated on the
plat, an easement or at lease three (3) feet shall be dedicated across all lots
for public utilities.
E. STREETS. Plat the subdivisions, extensions or revision thereof, so
that the proposed streets and other public ways conform to existing streets and
public ways in proximity to such subdivisioD, extension or revision thereof; and
sball show on said plat the width, grade and type of all streets and other public
ways in said plat, which streets and other public ways shall be paved with
water-bound macadam pavement over at least six (6) inches of compacted rock or
oyst.er shell with double slag asphaltic wear:J.ng mat surtace. The minimum wid1ih
o~ otre8~ pavement shall be thirty (30) feet.
r. RIGHtS-OlP-WAY. Dedicate t.otal righ~-ot-way ot at least sixty (60) teet
tor streets and sidewalks; and shall dedicate rights-ot-way for alleys at a
l11Dimua widt.h at twelve (12) feet.
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o. ~S AND GUTTERS. Construct curbs and gutters or concrete, the
strength or-wblch sha1l be a m1nim~ of 2,500 p.s.i. in 28 days, stanaard
curbs to be 19 inches in hei~t and 6 inches in ~dth and flat modified curbs
to be 18 inches in width and 6 inches in depth.
H. SIDEWALKS. Locate sidewalks as shown on the plat, whlch sidewalks
shall be at least five (5) feet in width and four (4) inches in ~hicknes8, and
shall be constructed of concrete, the strength of which shall be a minimum or
2,500 p.s.i. in 28 days.
I. PARKWAYS. Plant grass or sod the parkways from the curb ~o the
sidewalk or from the curb to the right-of-way line it the requirement ot
sidewalks is waived.
J. STORM SEWERS AND DRAINAGE. Construct stor~ sewers having a minimum
diameter of 12 inches and construct said sewers or concrete, vitrified clay or
corrugated metal, and construct the necessary manholes, catch basins and other
appurtenances and do all other things to accomplish 8ati8~actory drainage,
according to the requirements of the City Engineer of the City of Clearwater.
K. SANITARY SEWERS. Construct sanitary sewers of vitri~ied clay only,
said sewers having a minimun diameter or g inches or such minimum diameter 88
may be required by the City Engineer of the City ot Clearwater; and shall
construct with said sanitary Bewers the necessary manholes and other appurtenances
as may be required or designated by the City Engin~ur of the City of Clearwater
and the Health Department of or serving the City of Clearwater. In the even~ ~ha~
the City Commission or the Supervisor of Plats deems connection or said subdivision,
extension or revision thereof with a sanitary sewer impracticable and provided the
land and topography of the subdivision 1s such that the use of individu81 septic
tanks and drain fields might be expected to provide a satisfactory means of 8e~l.
disposa11 then in that event, the owner or developer shall comply with Chapter ,
of the F orida State Sanitary Code, which is hereby adopted by the City of
Clearwater as a part of the Sanitary Code of the City or Clearwater, together
with amendments which may be made to said Chapter V f'rom time to time.
L. UTILITY LINES. Indicate the locations of all gas, water, and other
utility lines to be installed and shall install said lines in accordance with said
locations ana under the super~ision of the Director of Public Utilities of the
City.
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Section ~. The Supervisor of Plats is hereby authorized and empowered to
make such addftional rules and rf3gulations regarding the amount, kind, type and
specifications of public 1mprov~ents in proposed subdivisions or extensions or
revisions thereof, and in regard to all other prerequisites to the approval or
plats o~ proposed subdivisions. extensions or revisions thereo~p 8S are reasonable
and fit and proper from time to time. The Supervisor or Plats Ls also hereby
authorized to promulgate such :forma and other documents and to require the
execution thereof, as are necessary and proper in the execution of the provisions
ot this ordinance and his authority wnder this ordinance.
Section 5. In the event that the enforcement of any of the provisions or
this ordinance would be impracticab1e or would ~ork an undue hardship upon any
person or persons, the Supervisor o~ Plats and the City Commission ma~ waive any
of the provisions of this ordinance. and said waiver shall not be deemed a con-
tinuing waiver of said provisions, nor shall said waiver abrogate or impair the
effectiveness of said provisions.
Section 2. Before any plat of any proposed subdivision or extension or
revision thereor shall be approved by the Supervisor of Plate or tbe City
Commission, the said plat shall first be submitted to the ~ollow1ng persons and
agencies for their study and recOlllnendations: The C1t;y Engineer, ehe Health
Department ot or serving the City, the City Clerk 'Who shall ascer'tain whether or
not any taxes or improvement liens are outstanding on the property to be plat~ed,
the Director of Public Utilities, the Zoning and Planning Board. and the City
Attorney.
Section Z. All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in oonflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 8. Should any section, par~graph, sentence, phrase, clause or
other part or provision of this ordinance be declared by any Court to be invalid,
the s~e shall not affect the validi~y of the Qrdinance as a whole. or any part
thereof, other than the part declared to be invalid~
Sect12n 9. Any person or persons, firm or corporation or association of
persons, who shall violate or fail to comply with any of the terms or provisions
of this ordinance shall, upon conviction in the Mun1.cipal Court, be fined not
exceeding the 8um or Two Hundred <.200.00) Dollars, or imprisoned in the City
Jail for not exceeding sixty (60) days, or by both such ~1ne and Lmprisonment in
the discretion or the Municipal Judge. Each day that a violation is permitted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section ~.
!his Ordinance shall become effective
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED OR SECOID READIIO
PASSED ON THIRD AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
lmmadlately upon its passage.
F.bruary 16, 1953
Karch 16, 1953
March 16, 1953
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I_I B.G. Winao
C1~J Auel1~or and Clerk
! s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commi8 sloner
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AN ORDIRAlCB AMEHDIRG ORDIRAMCE: .0. 623. WHICH
ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHING or SPEED
LIMITS FOR BOATS OPERATED IN CERTAIN AREAS or
THI WATERS or CLEARWATER BAY AND THE GULF OF
MEXICO SAID ORDINANCE NO. 623. BEING AMENDED
BY ADDiNG THERETO SECTION II-A, PROHIBITIIO THE
OPERATION OF ANY MOTOR BOAT OR VESSEL IN A RECK:-
LESS OR NEGLIGENT l-lADB1li dD PROVIDIBG FOR THE
EFPECTIVE DATE OF SAID OHDIRAICE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COllJ-1ISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
SECT~OR I. That Ordinance No. 623, ot the CitI ot Clearwater, Florida, be and
It is hereby amended by adding thereto the tol owing:
"SECTION II-A. 10 person shall operate any motor boat or any vessel
in the waters within the City limits ot the City of Clearwater,
Florida, and in waters over which the City ot Clearwater has any
jurisdiction whatsoever in a reckless or negligent manner 80 88 to
endanger the lite, limb, or property ot any person."
SECTIOR II. This Ordinance shall take .~tect upon its passage and upon i~s publi-
cation by title 8S 1s provided by law, whichever is the latter.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECORD READING
PASSED ON THIRD AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
March 16, 1953
March 16, 1953
March 16, 1953
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wina:o
~ity Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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CTTY CO�IMISSION MEETING
T�iarch 16, 1953
The City Comrnissir.•=; of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, March 16, 1953, a� 1:30 P,M. with the following meml�ers presenL:
Herbert M. Bro�m
John W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Absen�:�=
Jack Russell
Wm. E. Crocm, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissianer
CorpmissiQner
Commissio�ner
�at first part of ineeting. Came in later
Also present were:
F. C. Niiddleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClamrna
Sidney Lickt�n
City i�anager
Gity Attorr_ey
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The rilayor called the meet9.ng to order. The invocation was delivered by
Reverend Det�ritt Farabee, F�_rst Methodist Church, C1e�rwater. Commissianer Bates
moved that the minutes of the re;ular meeting a� March 2, 1953, and the special
meetin, of Marciz 9th, be approeecl in accordance with the copies furnished each
memher in writi�g and their reading dispensed with, bTotion w as seconded by
Commissioner �tran; and carried unanimously.
The City Mana;er xeported that tvio bids had been received for a 30 iaatt radio
transmitter and receiver for t he Police Degartment. Tlie bids vzers read as iollows:
R.C.A. #542.0�
Motorola Communications, Tampa 592.1t�
Comma.ssioner Strang moved that the bids be raferred to the Citt* Manager ior
tabulation and report at the next meeting. Metion was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the Ci�y idana�er that t�vo bids had been received for the
sewa�e pump, motor shaft and o�her eqixirment for the Clearwater Beach pumpir.�
station. The bids t�rere read as fallows:
Finley i�uni�ipal Sv.pply, Orl�ncZo � no bid
Yeoman Brothers �1,6$1.00
The City Manager read a letter frorn the Finley I�:unicipal Supply C��npany stating
that they regre�ted that they �vere unable to suFgly the e�uipment required becat:se
of space limitations, Co�unissioner Strang moved that the bid be referred to �the
Cit� P�tanager for his rzcommendati�n at the next meetina, and if it does not seezn
to be right, instruct him to advertise for rebids. Motion was seconded lay
Commissioner Bates and carrie�l unanimously.
In re;ard to the tabulation of the bids for pavinj Lake Drive between Harvard
Street and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, the Cit3� Manager recommended accepting the low
�iid of E. H. Holcc=tb, Jr., at �g,2o3.90. Commissioner Strang move�d that tne City
Tlanagerts recommendation be accapted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
Ti�e i+�tayor recommended the a�pointment of i�ir. RoUert Snyder as a new memY�er of
the Building Contractors Examir.ir_g Board ar_d the rz-appoin�ment of three former
msmbers, J. tti'. Barnes, R. A. Mapes and Robert Levison. Convni�sioner Strang mo�*ed
that the Commission appro�te the re�apgointmsnt of three members, J. W, Barnes,
R. A. Mapes and Rober� Levison, and a�prove the appoin�:nent of Rob�rt Snyder as
the fourth member of the Building Gontractors Examining Board. Nio�ion was
seconded by Gommissioner Bates and carried unanimouslv.
By consent, the report fr�m the Tax Settlement Cor.imitte� zeas deferred to �he
next meeting.
The Cit}� Manager suggested that the proposed shufileboard courts on Clearwater
Beach be located in the Cit� park across frorn the Chamber of Cornmeres Buildin�
instead of south oi the building as formerly considered. He stated there would be
room for seven or eight courts and a little building for equipment by using just
the south end of the park. Commissioner Strang suggested that sarne kinu� of
shelter for the ends of the courL-s be considered and al.so lighting for ni�;ht use.
By consent, the Commission approvsd the sug,�,ested location and the Engineer was
instruct�d to submit a sketch of tne courts and an estimated cost.
�ha City' Attorney presented an agreemen� in which the A�lar.tic Coast Line
Raiircad Company agrees to permit; the City to extend �ts storm sewer line al�ng
the railroad right-of-way be�weer. Franklin and Court Streets. Comraissioner Bates
moved that the proper officials be �uthorized to exec�ate the cantract with the
Atlant�.c Coast Line Rai.lraad, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Str�ng and
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown came in at this time.
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CITY COMMISSION iZEETING
March 16, 1953
The City Mana�er reported �hat ha had a�roposal from Nir� J. $. Ba.11et to
dredge $$0 feet of fill for the Seminole Pier project at a cost of �"6,OC10.Q0 at
the same time he will be doin; some work at Glearwa�er ��iarineways. The Manager
z�eported that he had a request fxom tlze Clearwater Power Squadron to fi1� an
area on the south side of this project approximately 150 x 2C�O feet which space
would be due west of the City Park. The PoSaer Squadron will assume all expense
for pumping the fill and wi11 huild a club house if the City 4VOU�-d negotiate a
lease for the space. Commissianer Crovm moved that the Gity �anager be
authorized to proceed t,rith the execution of the Serainole Street fi11 and pier
plan as set forth in the 1952-,53 bud�et at an approximate cost ef �6,Q00.00 and
that the Cit}* Attorn�y be instructed to formulate a lease with the Po�ver Squadron
#'or a period of •�en years with a ten ,year renewal �ption for the fil�. of land
adjacent to this project i'or use of the Power Squariron at no cost to �he City;
the said lease to inc�ude a clause that �he lessees would be rec�uired to vacate
upon b0 days notice if the land is to be used for public pur�oses. I�fotion �vas
seconded by Cornnxissioner Strang ar.d carried. Commissioner Bate� dic3 not vote as
he is a member of the Power Squadron.
Coimnissioner Russell came in at this time.
Commissioner Crown, reportin,� for the Bus Franchise Committee, sta�ed that
after investi?;ation of the financial re�orts and operating fi,a,u�es there was no
questipn but �vhat the Clearv�afier Transit Company is operatin; at a substantial
loss and wi11 be fcr some time. He said that in view of the fact that Dunedin
an�. Largo d�a not char�;e this comp�_ny any franchise tax and that in a great many
Floxida cities the city itself has to underwrite any loss suf.fered by the transit
company, ��;�e Commi'ctee -rec�mmenr'as that the Gity revake tne franchise tax on the
Clearwater Transit Cor.,p�.ny for 1953• Commissioner Batss moved that the recommenda-
tion o£ the Commitstee be accepted. Ma�ion ��ras seconded by Gommissioner Rttssell
and carried unanim�usly.
The T�sayor ann;�unced a Public ftearin, on the proposed paving, curbin� and
storm sewer f'or Commodore Street irom Broadv�ay to Anchorage Way and on Anchorage
?FFay from Cotrmodore to ":�larir_e 5treat. The Czty Fn�ineer estimated the cost of the
project at �11,UUQ.QO. `�he City i�.anager rpFortea that a preliminary public hearing
i�lad been held on the request to pave Go:nmodore Street and the reaction from the
thirteen property owners who attended was favorabie. There being r_o objections,
Commissioner C,rown moved that the Commodore Sf;reet paving and drainage project be
approved and �;lrat the pr�ner Citg officials be authorized to executie same. Motion
was seconded by Comir�issioner Strana and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from N�rs. C. Gordon Z�Iallis, L�OI� Jasmine ZVay,
requestinG that she be given perrr�ission under the hardship provision of the Zoning
Law to build two rnoms and bath above the �arage loc�ted on her property= in Harbo�
Oaks Subdivision. The City At;torne}* also read a lett•er from the Zonin� �oard
recommendin� that the requesG be denied sinc� the present zonin; of the property
is R-l. He also read a letter from the I�arbor Oaks Association addressed bo the
Zoning BoaYd recuesting that the Zonir_g Board deny the application to builcl a
garage apartffien�. I�Zr. Guss '�Vilder, attorr_ey for Mrs. ?tiallis, addressed the
Commission on her beiiali, Fointin� o�at that there are many gara�e apartments �n
surrr�undin;' pro�erties being rented at the present m�ment;. Mr. Henrv Perkins,
President of �he Harbor Oaks Association, addressed the Gonunission statir_g tlzat
the Association is ogposed to any further vioiation of the zoning law. Corn�nissioner
Crown :noved that the i�layor be requested to appoint a Go;wnittee of two Commzssioners
�o serve with the TQayor to look in�o this ma�ter; further, that this hearing be
adjourrzd i;o the second regular meetin, in April, P�ionday, April 20th, �nd tl?at the
pra�erty owners in the inunediate area be notified of tYzi.s request in accordance
with the directions received in the past from the Circuit Gourt, P�Iot,ion ���as
seconded by Cor,�mis$ioner �trang and carried unanimously.
The :�i3yor appointed a Committee com�osed of Commissioners Strang and Russell
and 'nirnself to investi�ate the matter of T��s. i,�Tallis' hardship case.
The Cit}* Attorr.ey reac� a letter from I�Zr. t�?illiam Goza, J�. , attorney for Mr.
and ','�irs. Chris Catacosinos, which renuested that th� downtown liniuor zonir_g area
ba changPd to includ.e an area bounded on the north by Park Street, Chestnu� Street
on the sou�h, Ewir_g Avenue on the east and i✓yrtle Avenue on the west, statin� that
his clients would like to purchase property l�cated on Prospect Avenue, described
as Lots l, 2, 3 and 4, Block A, Coachman Hesohts, in order to build a pla.ce to
house their restaurant and bar rusiness. The l.etter explained that his clients
wished to cooperat�e with the C,ity by rernoving the business now operated as the
Glearw?ter Bay Club from City premises in Cnachman Park. h1r. Goza ad�lresse�l the
Conunassion on behalf of his clients. Commissic,ner Bates moved that the Mayor
appoint a Committee to investigate the matter and make recommendations. Motian
wns seconded b,� Commissioner Crown and c�rried unanimously.
The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates and Crown as a Gammittee •�o investi-
�ate the rnatter oi erlargin� the li;uor zone.
The City Attorney read a letter from i�7r. Frederick Charlton reqtzestin; that
the alleys between Blocks 42, 1�3 and l�.3-A of Manclalay Subdivision be vacateci,
said letter enclosing statemen.ts frora adjoining property owners indicatino approval
of thE alleys bein� vacated. The Git1= :�anager recommended that the soutla a11ey in
these blocks be vacatec� ar�c� that the alley runnin; north and s�uth be vacated but
that the other alle,T be retained by the C3ty since it is bein; used ior a sani�Gary
sz�ver line. Camrnissioner Stran,g movec� that the Commission approve the Mana,er's
recomrnendat� on that the Ci�y vacate the alley running n.orth and soi,ith ancl the south
alley but that the City uri.11 nat vacate the alley that has a sanitary sewer line in
it (the alley lying south of or ad.jacent to Block 43) and that the proper officials
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CI7'Y C�JMN[TSSIv^PT NiEETING
March ih, 1953
be authorized to �xecute the Resn].ution �o that effect; iurther, that the Froperty
be added to the tax rnlls. T+I�Y,ion was secondec by Cornmissioner Batcs and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor announceu 1;Y�e consideration of the proposed lease tn :�ir. F. G.
I�elson of Ca.ty property located nortr of the new i�iarina buil:ding. Commissioner
Crown sug;ested that since the Commission rnembers had not had an opportunity �o
read th� proposed lease tha� th� matter be deferred. T�Ir. S. J. Roberts, a member
of the Board of Dirnctors of t�p Clearvrater Beach Association and the Clearwater
Resort Association, ac�dressed the Commission citin� wh�t he said was a similar
case involuin; the Ciby of Orlando. i�ir. Rokaerts stated that t;he Cour� had held
that I�urchasing property to be used in the operata �n of an apa•rtment hovse b�zsiness
was no� a munaci�al funetion. The City Attorney �ave his opinion that the Cit� has
two functions, one a �overnmental fu.netian, the other a proprietary furection, and
that the City of CZearwater was ;iven a wide latitude in the use of its proprietary
functir�n ixa the Charter ;ranted by the State Legislat��re. He also repo.rted that
he had gone into the matter very thorou;hly and consi.dered that this lease was
well within the p�atiaer of the City. Mr. Willi�r!m Goza stated that he was aware of
the �rlan�o decisior and that the �rlando case differed from ClearwaterTs situation
in that the City of Orlarido praposed to Furchase pr�perty to use far the operation
of an a�+artr��nt house, and in Clearwater the pro�osal is to lease Gity proPerty
on].y. Mr. I,. S. Caldwell, Fresident of the Clsarwater Beach Association, ancl Nr.
J. A. Novotne;� addressed the Commission ogposir_�; the �ranting of the lEase. By
consen-G, the Gommissi�n a�;reed to aonsider possihie revisions to the lease at ar_
executive session later in the week,
Tn regarc� to considerin� �rdinance 632 on its second readzr_g, the City Attnrney
read a letter irom Ns. �ewis Homer, a msmber of the 7,on�n; Baard, indic3tir_g his
approval of tha new Ordinance. The City Attorr_ey reported that the proposed
Ordin�nee had bFen revised ir_ accordar_ce with �he recorr,rriendations of the Zening
Board and that the Zona.rg Bo�rd is in favor of the Ordinance. Comrr:issioner Grown
rnovecl that Ordir_ance 632 be considPred on its second �?a.dinr by title only vrit�?
the uranimous consent of the Commisszon. i�l�tion was seconded by Commiss?on�r
Bates and carried unanzmously. The City P.t��rney read Ordir.ance b32 b�; title
only. Cornmissioner Crown moved that �rdinarce o32 oe passed on its secor.d reading
by title only as amended. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Russel] and �arried
unan?.r�oL�s?;%.
The City Attorney read Ordinance 632 as arriended on its third reading.
Commissioner Russell :uoved trat Ordi�ance 632 be a�lopted on its third a nd final
readin; as amerded. T�iotion �nas secor.ded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimousl,y.
The City 9ttorney read the pro�osed t�rdinar�ce 633, which vxau].d amer.d Qrdinance
623, by addin� a section providinp � penalty for reckless aperation of boats in
any waters over which the Citv of Glearcvater h�s jurisdiction. Comm�ssioner Crvwn
moved that Or�inance 6�3 pe Fassed on its first reading, T�iotion was seconded by
Commissioner 3ates and carried unanimously.
Carrimissioner Crown moved. that �rdirance 633 be considereu on its second
readin�; by title only bp unanimous consent. i�iotion �rras seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously. The Cit} Attorney read Ordinance b33 by tit�e
only. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordir_anee 633 be passed on its secpnd readir.g
by title only. Motion was seconded b;r Commissior.er Croi+m and carried unanimously,
Ordinance 633 was r�ad by the City Attorrey on its third reading. Go�rr!issioner
Russell moved �hat Ordinance 633 be adopted on its third and final readin�� i�iotion
was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
By consent, Item 7-D on the APenda, Ordinance rf634 regardin; annexa�tion of
new subdi��isions, was cieferred to the next meeting on Y.he City �ttorneyts request.
jhe City i��ana; er reported �n ;he installation of the iallo�Tina gas and vrater
main ext ensions:
Druid Rd�, 150 f�:. nf 2�" water main
S. Madisor. Ave., 320 ft. of 14�� gas main
Ke�-stone Ave., �i�. ft. oi 241T water main
N. Y��Tashin,�on Ave. , 290 £�. of 12" oas main
Druid Rd., 105 f.t. of 2tT ;as main
Fairmont St., 105 ft. o� 2�" water main
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100.00
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197.00
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100. C�0
Comrnissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's report �ie accept��. hiotion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimeusly.
The Mayor reported that he had beer receiving some complain�s of inadequate
w�ter supply. The City vianager stateci tnat due tc� the incrEased number of consumers
the City is unable to maintain full tanks fr�m the �resent sources of supply. He
stated that in the second of the two wel.ls drilled in the Airport area, the qu�lity
af the water was saperior to thab tY:e Git}� has oLtained from many of �ts wells i�1
the past as it had a very low s alt �ontent. i3e said that no steps had been taken
�Go replace inadequate ruains as the mains neecl to be filled to capacity in order to
determine just whicY� mains need replacenient most. Commissioner Bates was of the
opinion that the City should go ahead with itis program of praviding additional
wells without waiting for an additit.�nal water shortage to develop since the City
canr.iot depend on the County's interim supply. The Mayor thought this should be
done �nd also more storage facilities provided.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 16, 1953
The Citp Manager presented a Resolution for the mowing and aleaning of five
lots. Commissioner Russell moved that the Resolution be �dopted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City �tterney read a letter from the Board of County Commissioners
requesting the City of Clearwater to draw and f'orward a Resolution to the State
Road Department asking them to rescind their action o£ abandoning the portion o�
Alternate Rout� 19 in Tarpon Springs and north of Tarpon Springs to Huffman's
Corners and requesting the State Road Departmeni, to Uriden and resurface Alternate
Route 19 from Iiufi'mants Corriers to Bay Pines. Commissioner Strang moved that the
City uf Clearwater adopt a Resolution requesting the State Road Department to
widen and resurface Alternate Route 19 from Huffman's Corners to Bay Pines and
asking ther� to rescind the action abandoning Alternate Route lg from Huffman°s
Corners to Tarpon Springs. Motion was seconded by Comraissioner �ussell and carried
unanimously. The Mayor sug�ested that the letter of transmittal for this Resolution
contain ar� inouiry as to the State Road Departmentrs i.n�en�ions concernin,� the
widening and resu-rfacing of Drew Street (Hoad 590).
In response to axi inquirg from Commissioner ftussell, the City Manager reported
that �he Engine�ring Department had already prepared a plat showing the owtlership•
of lands which would be needed for the extension of Myrtle Avenue north. of Drew
Street. The i�iayor sugyasted that the City l�l�nager be authorized to purchase the
noeded xight-of-way,
The Commission now adjournefl as City Commission, and acting as Trustees of
the f'ension Fund on a motion by Commissioner Strang, which was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and unanimously carried, approved the admissian of the following
employees into members�ip in the Pension Plan: Arnoid Gainous, Gas and Water
Department, and Richard Roberts, Police Department.
There being no further busin�ss to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned a� 5:00 P.M.
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M yor-Commissione
Attest:
City Au itor ct Glerk
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CITY CONIMISSION MEETING
March 16, 1953
Mayor-Gommissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
W. E. S�rang, Jr,, John W. Bates
Gentlemen:
March 13, 1953
The regular meeting of the City Commiss�,on will be held on Monday afternoon,
i�iarch 16, 1953, at 1:30 p.m, in the City Hall Auditorium. This meeting will be
held for the purpose o� d�.scussing the items listed on the ai:tached agenda.
FCi� : s
Enclosure
Sincerely pours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 16, 1953
City Hall Auditorium - 1:30 p.m.
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1. Invocation, Rev,:.rend De�^�itt Farabee, First irethodist Ch»rch.
2. Approving the minui:es of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1953 and the
Special Meeting of March 9, �953.
3. Ogening of bids for:
A. Raciio far Police Department.
B. Sewage Pump for pumping station of Clear�vater Beach.
i�. Tabulation of bid for the paving of Lake Drive from Gulf to Bay to Harvard
Street.
5. Public Hear�ng on Commodore Strest.
6. Commission'� consideration of:
A. Hardship case of Mrs. Wallis. (Gus u�ilder)
B. Appointment of m�mbers to Building Contractors Examining Board.
C. Report from Tax Settlement Committee
D. Report on installation of new shuffleboard courts on Clearwater Beach.
E. Resolution from Atlantic Coastline Railroad with reference to storm
sewer right of way,
F. Letter from Attorney William Goza, Jr, with reference to extending.
liquor zoning.
G. ManagerT� report on Seminole Pier Project.
H. Committee report on Clearwdter Transit. (John Rowe)
I. Request to vacate alleys in Blocks 42, 1�3 and �.3-A, itiIandalay Subdivision,
Clearwater Beach.
'7, Commission's considzration of items from the Citp Atiorney's OffiGe.
A. Passage and adoption of Ordinance ,10. 632:, regarfling new subdivisions.
B. Passage and adaption of Ordinance No. 633, regarding reckless boat
operation.
�. Ordinance No. 63�. re�ar3ing annexatian of new subdivisions.
D. helson Lease.
$, Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as trustees for the pension plan.
March lt�, 1953
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
I h.ave recen�ly received notice of final hearing on paving of Commodore Street.
I li�re at 11Q$ just east oi V�lilson Blvd. I am unable ta ati,end meeting of Cit}:
Commissioners at 1.:30 Monday. If they must pave the street I feel that I am
entitl.ed to some discount for the she11 or marl �ase now in street. I understand
that this shell or marl base is about l� in. deep and that the cost for same was
added to lots purchasad by mysel� and others. Was told by certain real estate
agent who was petitioning for �ettzng the street paved that we wouid get credit
for base naw in.
Since mflst of my travel is south and therefore musG ga in and out constantly
ovar Wilson which is about as bad as a street �an get, feel that paving Commodore
does me very little good. However, please check and see if property owners on
west ha1f. of st, can't get a reduction in costs.
Yours truly,
�s� Peyton P, Rogers
110$ Commodore St,
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CITY COMMISSION MEETTNG
March 16, 1953
Bo�rd of Adjustment and Appeal
City Hall,
Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:-
Cle�rwater, Fla.
Dec. 20� 1952
Due ta change of adininistra�ion my boss, ?�J. A. Mci�lull.en, Jr. Cc�unty
Engineer, and � as his secretary, were requested by the Republican members of
the Boar�d of Count}� Coizimissioners, to render our resignations.
A state of unemployment, coupled with total and comple�e disability af
my husband, makes it necessary for me to seek means of establishin; sup�ort for
the �wo of us. I am, therefore, arpealin?; to your Honorable Board to allow me
to �uild t�vo rooms above my aara;e located at 40y. Jasmine Way, Harbor Oaks.
This wil]. enable us to rent our hos� for winter seasons and live above the
garage durin� these Feriods of rental.
Thankin� yau for an investigation and favorable eansideratian, I am
Sincerely,
f s/ Gladys i�i. ?�'allis
�.01F Jasmine Way
To: F. C. Nizddleton, City Nanager
From: 0. H. An�erson, SecTy. Zoning Beard
Subject: Re�uest of i�ir. and bas. Gordon ?�Vallis
January 2E3, 1953
At the reJular meeting of the Zoning Board held Tuesday evening, January 27,
1953, a motion lvas made and carried that the r ec�uest ef Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wa11is
to build a two room apartme�t over their present g��ra;e located at �.0�. JasminA
Way, be denied.
The Board £eels that this reques� should not be grant?d as a hardship aase
for the �resent zoning o� this area is residential (H-1).
Attached herewith is a copy oi I�1r. and T�'Irs. Z�7a11is request� together with a
copy of a letter s"rom the Harhor Oaks Association objectzng to this request.
Ths Honorable Zoning Board
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Flor�da
Ger_tlemen :
Clearwater, Florid�
.January 26, 1153
Re: Petitian of Gordon Wallis - la.0�. Jasmine Way
The Harbor paks Association:, thrau�h the undersigned Henry E. Perkins as
PrEsident, hereby �nters vigorous abjection to the grantino of the application
of G, sordon t�Tallis for a�ermit to construct apartmen�s over the existing gara�e
�n �remises no�r o�vned by hira in the Harbor Oaks section.
This area is zoned R-1 and permits a use solely for single family dwellings.
The appli,cant intends to use the premises for rental purposes if the permit is
granted, which use is clearly in vzolation of the Zaning Ordinance o:� 1952 of
the City o� Clearwater, Florida.
The Harbor 03ks Association has done everything within its power to cooperate
with the City in reoard t� zoning and in re;ard to every other matter which has
required the attention of the City and the 9ssociation. 41so, the Associa�ion
has done ever;��hing within its gawer to aid in i;Yie enforcement of the R-1 use
provisions which have applied t� the Harbor Oaks secti�n for many years,
It seems to the Association that the grantin� of the instant permit would
destro,r the efi'ect of the efforts of the City and the Associ�tion to establich
and maintain proper use districts; and would undermine the effect of the Zonin�
z�^dinance of 1952. Certainly, ii the City �rants new permits to allow persons to
violate the Zoning Ordinance, it will be utterly impossible to enforce the Zoning
Ordinan�e as it applies to presant consi:ructian.
The A�sqciation stands ready to cooperate with you gentlemen and the ot��er
officials of thP City in this matter upon your s,�g;estinn, and Ghe Asaociation
urgently soliciis your �lanial of the instant applicat-ion.
Very tuly fours,
HARBOR �JAKS ASSO�SATT�JN
By /s/ Henry E, Perkins
President
/s/ Howard Remig,
V. President
f s� I�Irs, l�ielville K. Gil1,,
I3ir.
CITY COMTZISSIOA? MEETIRG
Vtarch 16, 1953
Ca.ty Commission
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
I�larch 6, 1g53
We represent Chris and Uiary Cataaosinos, owners of the business presentl.p
operat�d as Clearwater Bay Club, on premises ovmed by the City of Cle3rwater. As
you know, the City has terminated the J.eas� and the tenants are occupying the
property under a brief extension aoreement.
Mr. and Mrs, Catacosinos wish to cooperate with the City by vacating the
premises as soon as possible but quite frankly it is a diffzcult task to i`ind �
suit�ble location for such a buJiness. The City has experienced a phenr�menal
growth six�ce the beverage ordinance v�as enacted defining zonas in which �uch
ogerations are permissible, At th2t time Skycrest was bloomin; with �ladioli,
Grandview lerrace vras a sandy �Pr�steland, Courtry Glub Estates was used as a
nakeshifL �olf course by the colore�. ca�dies, ar.d the site of Kwik-�hek ��rz,s a
bo;,;y morass.
Mr. and r�irs. C'abaaosinos have been offered suitable rremises on P�ospect
Avenue on Lots l, 2, 3 a..� 4 of Black A, Coa�:hman Heights. The property is suitably
located, but it lies one block east of biyri,le Avenue,
It is respectfully requested that Zone 1, 5ection !� (1), �haptPr 15,
Cleartirater City Code, be amer.ded to read as follows:
't'LOI�E l. Consisting of alI territory hetween Dretiv Street on the North, Haven
Street on the Squth, Myrtle Avenue on the East and the v�aters of Clearwat�r Bay
on the Ulest, and in addition, the area lvin� between Park Street on tbF �� _h,
Gllestnut S�reet on the Sou�h, Ewir� .4venue on the r�ast and riyrtle Avei ��<<��" n the
�9est.'� (underscoring indicates additian � '
Yours very truly,
�s/ William ;Q. �oza, Jr.
To the Honorable NTayor ar_d Czty Commissioners
of the City of Glearv�ater
ClPara�ater,, Florida
Gentlemen:
F37$ Lantana _Avenu�
Clearwater Beach, Florida
I�Iarch � 1, 1953
The undersigned respectfully requests that the alleys betvreen B1ec�s l�2,
43 and �.3-a of ?dandalay Subdivisior_ on �learwater Beach, Flor?da, be vacated.
Attached to the original of, this letter you will find statemer_ts ir�m all
adjoining �roFerty o�mers indicatin� approval of the ioregoing action. The a�leys
havs never besn open to public use n�r h�ve they ever been used by the public or
for service to the propertzes in question.
You gentlemen recently granted the request of the property oimers to uacate
the alleys betweer_ Blocks 44 anc� L.4-A ir� the s ams subdivision, which �roperties
lie directly across the street from the instant proF�rtieso
A Cit1T sewer, ezther sanit�axp sewer or storm se�ver, lies below the ground
in one pb��ion of the alleys above mentioned. If the GiL•y Commission is f.avorably
inclined towards this request, the property owners will grant tlze Ci�y an e asement
so that this seiaer may be maintained, repairad, removed or regl.aced.
We will sincerely a�preci2te your favorable and early consideration of this
matter.
Francis Midd�eton, City 1�lanager
City of Clearwatei,
Clearwater, Fla.
Dear Sir:
Very truly yours,
�s� Frederick Charlton
AZarch the tenth, 1953
Re: Praposed Ordinance No. 63z
As a member of the Zoning Hoard, I have read tlle first drait o£ the proposed
Ordinance 632 and I am in accord with �Che purposes ex�ressed therein. I believe
that this should be enac�ed into law at an early date by the City Commission.
As a Real.tor, I believe that this ordinance will stimulate and enccurage the
,rowth of new development in our city. Like the building code, I laeliel�e �hat this
ordinance will increase the public confidance in Clearwater real estate anc� make
it more saleable far developers and more acceptable to builders.
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CITX C�biMISSION MFETING
March 16, 1953
(Continued)
The published experiance of development �f land on a nationtiri:de bacis shows
that thosz subdivisio�s and coznmunities that required basic standards at least
the equal of�Ordanance 632 were the ones that were successful, resultin� in
charming and substancial'commun�ty growth. Shartsighted development of .lotiver
stan�.ards has had a poor reaord for sales and a dismal community grotvth.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Le�ais Horaer
Citq of C1ear�vater
Clearwater,
Florida
Attention: Honorable Herbert M. Brovm, NTayor
Dear Sir:
March 12, 1953
We attach hereto a certified cop}T of a Resolution adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners at their Adjourned Reaular 1''eeting on March 10, 1953, renuesting
the Stat� Road Departmei�t to rescind their action in the abandonment oi a�ortion
of U. S. Alternate 19 in Tarpon Springs and Nortli of Tarpon Springs to HLiffmanst
Corner and improvemen� oi U. S. Alternate 19 from Huffmans' Corner to Bay Pines.
A large del�gation appeared before the Board to urge that this Resolution be
adopted and it was suggested that a copy of the R�solution b e sent to the various
Towns and Municipalities affected by U. S. Alternate 19 and tha�; they be requested
to adopt similar resolutions and forward to the State Road Departcnen� as this
matter is of vital imgor•tance to the County.
The Baard will aFpreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
AVERY W. ^�ILKERSpN
GK:fh By /s/ Claire Kil�ore
�ncl. DeputyZ lerk
Hanorable Cit�r Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen;
March 5, ?953
As Trustees of the City oF Clearwater Employees4 Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Richard Roberts, in the Police Department, has been duly examined
by a local physician and designated by him as a tTfirst classt� risk.
The above employee began his sarvice with the City on September 9, 1952. He
is under �.5 years of ags ar.d meets the rec�uirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recornmended b� the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membershi�.
Honorable City Commissioners
Cle�rwatPr, Florida
Gentlemen:
Very trulv yours,
Advisory Gommi�tee of the EmployeesT Pension
Fund.
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�s� Helen Peters
%s� Dick Nelson
March 5, 1953
As Trustees of the Cit;r of Clearwa�er Employeest PPnsion Fund, you are hereby
notified tha� Arnold Gainous, emplo�ed in the Gas and Water Dept., has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first class'� risk.
The above ernployee began his service with the City on rlugust 2, 1950. He is
under �.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civi1 Service. St is
hereby recommended lay the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Comrnittee of the Employees' Pension Fund.
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairrnan
�s/ He]�en Peters
�s/ Dick Nelson
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CITY CpMMISSION ME�TING
March 1.5, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State Road Degartment is officially abandoning and turning back
to the County of Pinellas and �he City of Tar•pon S�arings that portiori of the old
U. S. Al�ernate 19, 2 and 1%10 miles in length in Tarpon Springs and no�th of
Tarpon Springs, and
WHEREAS, vigorous re�uests have been made to the City Commission of the
City of Clsarwater to xequest the Sta.te Road Department to reconsider their action
and r�ot to abandon U. S. Altern_ate 19 setting forth the hardship th:.s actian would
cause to the Cit-y of Tarpon Sprin,G and its citizens, and
WIiEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater belie�;es it to Ue to
the best interest of the County o�' Pinellas and its citizens to continue U. S.
Alternate 19, and to have said U. S, Alternate l9 improved and wic�ened in order to
take care of the enormous load of intercr�unty and intracour_ty traific, and to als�
provide a scenic highway for the benefit nf the Countg ard i�s tourists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cit} Commission of the CiLy of Clearrrater,
Florida, duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the State Road Department of the State of Florida, be an�3 it is
hereby urged to reconsider its ,�cticn in abandonin� 2 and 1/10 miles of U. S.
Alternate 19 at Tarpon Springs and north of Tarpon Sprin�s and is respectfully
requested tp rescind its action in abandonmsnt of said road.
2. That the State Road Department of the State of Florida, be an� it is
hereby r equested to improve and wid?n U. S. �lternate 19 .frcam Huffmans T C���er to
Bay Pines and zt is hereby respectf��lly reqaested to furnish us definite informa-
tion as to when we may expect such amprovements,
3, That a certified copy af �his resel�ztion be furnished t� the State Road
Departrnent and its �ngineers and to :�r. Howard Franklin, member of the State Road
Depa.rtment from this DistricL, with a recuest for their coo�erati�n in the
ttaa�ters set forth. •
PASSED �I�TD ADOPTED this 16th day of March A, D. 1953.
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Win,o
City Auditor and C1erk
/s� Herbert ;�1. Brown
T�Iayor-C ornmi s s ioner
RESOLUTIOIJ
WHEREAS, FREDERICIt CHARLTOI� and LAURETTE A. CH4RLTON have request�ed the City
Commission of the Cit3� of Clearwater, Florida, to vacate a portion of land dedicated
and planned as a public alley between Blocks 1�2, 1�3 and �.3A of MAfiDALAY SUBDIVTSION,
accordino to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11i., Pages 32-35,
inclusive, of the public records of Pinellas County, I'lorida, said alle}�ray bein�
fifteen feet in width and bein� �djacent ta all of the lots in s�id Bl�cks 1�3 and
43A, and being adjacent to Lots 6 and '% of said Block 42, and
tiVHERE�IS, a portion of the alley re�uested to be vacated is unused and has
never been paved nor in general use by the public, and the same does no�t con-
stitute any portion of an artery of traffic or public highway in said City in
actual use, and thz same is not necessary for the maintenance of public service of
the said City, and it appears that the vacating of said pa�'tior. will no� in any
wap injure or adversely affect the interest of the City of Cleark�a4er, and
�^THEREAS, it appears that there are sewer and other utility Iines placed and
in use in the portion of the said alley which runs east and west along the
southerly boundary of Block �3 anc� along the nor�herly boundaries of Lots 4 and
5 of Block �.3A, and that it is to the best interest of the public and the
property owners in the area for the City of Cleartaater to retain this portion of
the alley for u�ili�ty and other services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of �he Cir,y of C'earwater,
Florida, in session duly and regula.rly assembled as follows:
1. That the 15 foot alleywap platted bet�,reen Block !�2 and 1i.3A, and the
alleyway platted between Lots 1,2,3 and .�. of B1ock 1�3A on the west, and I,ots 5,
6,� and $ of Block I�.3A on the east, all of MAI�DALtIY SUBDIVISION, according to �the
map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11�, Pages_3z 35, inclusive, of the
public records of Pir.ellas Gc�unt}r, Florida, be and i;he same_is hereby vacated as a
public thoroughfare of the said City, and the ownErship of said property is hereby
rel�ased to the owners of the adjacent property; provided, however, that the alley-
way running East and �Vest and lying between $locks t�3 ar�d y.3A o� MAR?DALAY SUBDIVISIQI�,
aocording to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11�, Pages 32-3�, in-
clusive, be and it 2s hereby s�ecifically excluded from the f'oregoing vacation of
other alleys.
PASS�D �ND ADOPTEL� this 16th day of iti7arch �1. D. 1953.
Attest:
�s� H. G, tiVingo
Ci�y Auditor and Clerk
�s� Herbert M. Browr.
Mayor-Commissioner
CITY CQ1�T��IISSTQN ��I�FTII�'G
Dlarch 16, 1953
RESnLUTTON
tiVHEREAS: it has been determir.ed b}T the City Commission of tiie Citg of
Cleartvater, FloriKia, that the pro�erty described t�elaw should be cleanad af weeds,
�rass ar.d,�or underbrt�.sh, and that after ten (10) �ays n�tice an�i failure oi the
owner thereof to do so, �he GitS- shpuld clean such pro�erty and ch�zrge the aosts
therecf a��irst the resgecGive �r�Fert��,
N�Id THEHEFOR:� �E IT REaOLVE;D by the City Co�nmissioz of' the C�tp o�' Cls�rt�!at�i�,
Florida, that 'Ghe iollcwir_, d�scribed pro�ert;•, situate in s��id City, sh�ll re
cle3ned of weeds, gra�s a;�d,�or underk�rttsh within ten (10) days after notice in
writin; to the owners thereaf ta do so and that u��on failtu�e to comply ti,rith said
notice, the City shall per£orm such clear_inJ and char�e the costs thereof a��inst
the respect�.ve properties in accerdance with Section 12$ of i.he ChartEr of the
Git�r af Clearv�atex, as amended.
I�A�E
DFSGRIPTTON
Nsstore 8c Pia Baldas�rre Lots 2 and 3
33 I�. Ft. Harrison Block 1
Clearwater, Florida TaQarelli Sub.
T�iyrtella i�lacNeal
1275 ?ark St.
Clearwater, F].a.
Daniel jtinaldi
1365 Cleveland
Clearwater, Fla.
Rc�bert NT, Snycier
3L�q A Penn. Avemae
Clearwater, Florida
Oscar Siebers
11�17 S. 5�th St.
�r.est Allis, ?+,is.
Lot 6
Block 5
Overbrook 5ub.
Lot 13
Elock 5
Overbr�ok �ub.
Lot 125 and l�T of Lot 124
!�randview Terrace
Lots Q, 1Q, and 11
Block C
MoLint Orar_oe
AtiintTnTT
6,00
3,c�c�
3 . C�0
5.00
6.00
F'ASSED A�D ADOFTED BY TH�' Citg Cc+m.;:ission of the City- of Gle�rwater, Florida,
this lbth d3v �f 1��.�rch, 1�,D. 1953.
rs� Herber� N1, Brotvn
P�Zayor-C ommis sicner
ATTEST:
�s� H. �: ii9inoa
City Auditor and Clerk
ORDIYdANCE N0. 632
AN ORllINAriCE REGULATIPIG PLATS AND SUBDTVISi0N5
AS TO THE .k�dOUNT, KIND, TYPE ANA SPECIFTCATiONS
OF PU�3LIC ITdPROV�'IFN�S THEREI�T; DE5TGI4TATING THE
GITY I�IAidAGEi� AS THE SUPERVISOR 0� PLATS, R.ESTRTCZ°IRTG
THE SAI,E AND USE OF P1��PERTY UIJ�IL °I'HE PROiTI3IOPIS
flEIi,EOF AR.E COi�IPt,IED WITH; PRUVIAIPiG FOff ME`7'HODS OF
GUAR.ANTEETNG COi�lPLIANC� 6tTiTH THE FROVTSL OIdS HEBEOI�
AND OF AI��iIMSTRATION HERTsO�`; PROVTDI�G FOR E�CCEPTIONS
Ild THE E�ENT OF HARDSHIPS; PKOVIDiNG FOR SUBMISSIOId
OF PLA^1S TO VARI�JISS DEPART�fiENTB OF THE CITX; PRO-
�IDTNG F(JR REPEAL �F CONFLICTII}TG OFtDIMAHCES; PI�O-
VIDiNG FOR SEPARABILITY OF` THE PROVISI ONS HEH�OF;
PRQVTDIPiG FOR PENALTTFS I�'OR THE VIOLATION OF TTiE
1'ROi1ISI0NS HEREQF; AND PR092DI�IG FOR TH� �F�`EGTIVE
17ATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, by Chapter 27463 of the Acts of 1951, the Legi.�lature of the State
of rlor3da autihorized �he City of Clearwater to regulate plats and subdivisions
as to the arnount, kind, type and specifications of public improvements, and
WH�REAS, said �ct was ratified by referenc3iim duly held oa September 1$, 1951.
N04J, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDATNED BY THE CITY COMtrLISSION OF THE �ITY OF
CLEARVZAT�R, FLORIDA.
Section 1. The City tsianager nf thE City of Clearwa�er is hereby designated
as Supervisor of Plats and the written appraval of said Sup�rvisor Lf Plats shAll
be endorsed an the plats of all new subdivisions, extensions and revisions o£
existiing subdivisio�s within and immediately ad�acent to the corporate limits og
the City of CZearwater, Florida, beiore said plats shall be entitled to record i�
the Office of the Glerk of the Circuit Court of Pinellas Countp, �'lorida, and
befare sales of lots or parcels in said subdivisions, extensioas or revisioas may
be made, and before anp building whatsoever may be constructed or occupied nn an,y
lo� or parcei of land in all such subdivisions, extensions or revisions thereof,
Section 2. The prcrvisions of Section 1 hereoi are in addition ta and not in
lieu of the power and authority of the Ci�ty Camaissi�n oi the City of Clea�wa�sr,
Florida, to regulate suiodivisionG as to the amount, kind, type and specifications
of publ.ic improvements. Approva;L of the City Commission must be duly voted a� a
�ublic meeting of sa3.d City Commission before sazd pTats shall be entitled to
record in the Oi�ice of the C�'erk o,f the Circui.t Gourt of Pinellas Gounty, Florida,
and before sa.l.es oi lots or parcels in said subdivisiox�s, extensions or revisions
t�ereof, may� be made, aa�d before any building whatsoever may be constructed or
occupied on any lot or parcel o� land in all such subdivisions, extensions or
revisions thereoi.
S�ction 3. Before the plat of any subdivision or any extension or revision
th�reof shall be approved bg th� Super�isor of Plats or �he Ci�y Commission, L•he
owners or developers of saic3 subdivisions, extensions or revisions thereof sha11
first accomplish at their own expense -�he �ollowing public improvements in the
following manner in said subdivis3ons, ex�ensions or revisions thereof, or irx the
alternative, at th� option of the Supervisor of P].ats and the Cit� Commzssion, the
owners or developers shall agree to accomplish said improvements in said manner
an3 shall guarantee the aacomplishment of said improvements in said manner by
performance bond, indenture oi mortgage, or any other means which may, from ti.ms
to time, be designa'ted bp the Supervisor of Plats �nd the City Comm:ission, both
of thom are hereby authorized aad empowered to establisli such methods of guaran�ee,
OWNERS ARTD DEVELOl'ERS SHALL:
A. Comply with all of th� laws of the State oi Florida re�arding plats
and subdivisionse
B. File each proposed plat or map with the City Commission o�' the Ci�y of
Cleaxwater, Florida.
C. Show on said propased plat or map a c�mplete description of the tract
of land embraced t:�erein, together with size and comple�e designation of Zots,
blocks and other subdivisions thereof, and the streets, alleys, easements and
other public ways and places tn be. dedicated therebp.
D. In the event that a camplete system of alleys is not designated on �he
plat, an easement of at lease three {3) feet shall be dedicated across all lots
for public utilities.
E. STRE�TS. Plat the subdivisions, �xtensions or revision thereof, so
that the propossd streets and other public waqs conform to existing streets and
public ways in proximit}r to such subdivision, extension or revision thereof; a�d
shall show on sai.d plat the width, grade and tqpe of all streets and ather public
ways in said plab, �ahich s-L•reets and other public ways shall be paved with
wat,er-bound macadam paveme�c over at least six {6) imches of compacted rocl� or
oyster she11 with double slag asphaltic weaLing mat surface� 'ihe ma,nimum tividth
o� street pavement shall be thirty �30) ieet.
F. Ii�iGHTS-OF-WAY. Dedica�s ��Lal right-of -v�ay af at le�st sixty (60) iae��
for streets ani� szdewalks; and shall dedicate righ�s-of-way for alleys af a
minimum width of t�we3.�re � 12 )�eet .
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�. CURBS AND GUTTFRS. �onstruct curbs and gutters of concrete the
str�n��h of which shall ba � minimu�i af 2,500 p,s.3,a 3.n 2$ days, stan�ard
curbs to be 1$ inches in hei.ght an� 6 inG�es in width and flat modifierl curbs
to be 1$ inches in t�ri.dth and 6 inch,es in depth:
ii. SI�Fk'fiLKS. Locate sidetivalk.s as sh�wn dn the plat, which sidewalks
shall be at Zeast five ( 5) feet in width and fbvr (!�) inches a.n �hickzless, and
shall be canstructed of cancrete,, the strextgth of which shall be a minimum o£
2,5Q0 p.s.i. in 2$ day�.
I. PARKt�r1Y'S. Plant grass or sod �he parkways from the curb to the
sidewallf or irom the oua�b to the ri�ht-o,f-vrAy line ii the requirement of
sidewalks is waiveri.
J, STORi�T SEtaERS AIdD DRAINr1G�. Construct storm sewers having a minimum
diameter of lc inches and constx�uct said sewers of concrete, vitriiied clay or
corrugated me�al, and construct the neceysary manholes, catch basins and oth��
appurtenances and do all other things to accomglish satisfactory drainage,
according to the req�airements �f the Citp Engineer of the City of C1�arwater,
K. SANITAB� SLudFRS. Construa� sanitary sewers of vitrified clap only,
said sewers having a minimwu dianeter oF $ inches os such minimum diamater as
may b� required by the Gity Engineex of the City o£ C1ear:yater; and shall
canstruct vrlth said sanitary se;rers the necessary nanholes and other appnrtenances
as may be required er designatsd by the City Enginee:r o� the City of Clearwater
and the Health Depaxtment of or ser��ing the City of �learwatere Sn the eu�nt that
the Gity Commission or the Supervisor of' Plats deems connection oi saicZ subdivis3on,
�r.tension ar revisi�n tnereof vaith a sanitarp se�aer imgracticable and provided the
lar,•.� and topography of the subdivision is such that the v.s�; of individuaa sep�tic
tanks and draan iields might be expected �o provide a s�tisfactory means oi' sewage
disposal, then in that euent, the owner or developer sha11 comply with Chapter ii
of t�e Florida Gtats Sani-Cary Code, v�hich is herebp ado�ted by the Ci�y of
Cleari;a�er as a nart of the Sani.tary Code of the Gity of Clearwater, together
rrai�th am�ndnen�s which may be made to said Claapt�r t� from time to tim.e.
I.. UTII+IZ`3C ZIIdES. Tndi.cate �he locat;ions of all gas, wates, and other
utility lines �to be installed �:nd shall install said lines in accordance with said
locations ann under the supervision of the Directt�r of Pub].�c TJtilities o:f the
Ci.ty.
Section 4.. The Supervisor of Plats is hereby authorized and empowered to
make such additional rules and regulations regarding the amouazta kind, type and
specifications of public :;.mprovements ir� proposed subdivis3.oxis or extensions or
revisions thereof, and in regard �o al1 other grerequisites �o the approval oi'
plats of proposed subdivisions, e�cte�tsions or revisions thereoi, as are reasonable
and ii� and prop�r from time to time, The Superviscrr o� P1a�Gs is also hereby
authorized to pramulgate such forms and other doeume,lts anid to require �the
execu�ion there�f, as ar� necessary and proper in th� exeeution of the provisions
of this ordinance and his authority under �his ordinance.
Sectzon �. In the event that the enforcement of any o£ �Gi7e pxouisions of
this ordinance would be impractic:able or would work an undue hards�ip upon any
pe�son or �ersons, the Supervisor oi Plats and the City �ommission ma� waive any
of the provisions or. this ordinance, and aaid �eaiver shall not be deemed a con-
tinuing waiv�r of said provisions, nor shall said waivex° abrogate or impair the
effectiveness of said provisiona.
Section 6. Before any plat oi any proposed subclivision or extension or
revision thereof shall be approved by the Supervisor df P1ats or the City
Commission, the said plat sha11 first be submi��ed to the following p�rsons and
agencies for their stnd� and recc��mnendations: The City Engineer, the Health
Department of or ser�ring the City9 the City Glerk who shall ascertain whether or
noi: any ta�.es or improvemen�i liens are oatstanding on the property ta be plabted,
the Dir�ctor oi Pub13.c Util.it3.es� the Zoning and Flanning Board,. and the �ity
Attorney.
Seetion 7e All Ordinanceg and garts of Ordinances in co nflict her�with
are hereby repealed �o the extent of such conflict.
Section $. Should any sectian, par�gra�h, sentence, pYrsase, clause or
other part or grovision oi this ordir�ance be declared by an.y Court to be inv�lid,
the same shall not affect the vali�ity oi the Qr_dinance as a whole, or any par�
thereof, other than i.he part declared to bs invali,d.
Section 9. Any person or pex�sons, firm or corporation or association of
persans, who shall violate or fail to comply tvj.th any of the terms or provisions
oi this ordinance shall, upon aonviction in the �iunicipal Court, be £ined nr�t
exceeding th� sum oi Two Hund.red (�200.00j Dollars, or imprisoned in the City
Jail for not exceeding sixty (60) day�, or by both su�ch i'ine and. impri�onment in
the discretion of the I�Iunicipal Judge. E�ch day tliat a violation ig per�itted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall beeo:ne efiective immedid�Ge].y upon its passago.
PASSED ON FIRST REALIING February 16, 1�53
PASSED ON SEGOND READING March 16, 1953
P1�SSED OI� THIRD AND FTIVAI,
READIIVG A1VD AllOPTED �Iarch 16, i953
_Q� �est :
�s� A. G. Wingo
Gity Auditor and Clerk
/s� Aerbert i�i. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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ORDINAiVCE N0. 633
�.',`� ORi�INANGE At�IENDING �RDINANCE N0. b23, WH�CH.
ORDINANCE P�iOVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHTNG pI' Si'EED
LIMITS �'OR BOATS OFERAT�D Ih CL�RTAIN AREAS OF
THE WAT�RS OF CI,�ARWAT�R BAX AND I'HE GULF OR
R4EXIC0, SAID OftDZNANCE N0. 6�3, BEING AMEfiDED
$Y' ADDIII�G TIiER�TO SECiION II-A� PFZOHIBITING THE
OPERIlTION OF ANY �$OTflR BOAT OR VE�SEL IN A RECK-
I.�ES3 OR NEGLTGENT T�tANI�TL�B; AtdD PROUIDING FOR fili�
EFFECTIjPE DATE OF SAID ORDIFdANCE.
BE IT ORDAIN�D �Y THE CI`PY CON,IfISSI�i3 OF THE GI`I'Y �F CLEARWATER, FL'JRIDAt
SEGTIOriT I. That Ordinance No, 623, o.f the City oi Clearw�dter, Florida� be and
i� is hereby amended by adding �hereto the fo1lc��aing;
1�S�CTION II-A. No person sha11 aperate any motor boa� or any vesael
in the waters within the City limits of ths City of Clearwater,
Floridap and in waters over which the Gity of Clearwater has any
jurisdiction whatsoever in a reckless or negligent manner 3o as to
en�anger the li£e, limb, or property of a�y �erson."
SECTION TI. This Ordinance shall bake effzct upon its passage and upan its publi-
cation by title as is provided by law, whichever is the latter.
PASSED ON F:CRST READING
PASSED ON SECOIQD R�ADING
PASSED �JIJ THIRD A�TD FINAL
READI NG ABTD �1DOFTEll
Attest:
[s/ H. G. Win�o
City Auditor and C],erk
?�iarch 16, 1953
�iarch 16, 1953
���h �6, lsss
/s/ Her�ert Ti. Brown
Mayar�Cor.�missioner
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