01/04/1954
CITY CO~1ISSION MEETING
January 4, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, January 4, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
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Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Crown, Jr.
John W. Bates
W. E. Str8ng, Jr.
Jack Russell
Guy L. Kennedy
Also present were:
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner-Elect
Commissioner-Elect
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F. C. l'-1iddleton
Chas. M. Phillips
G . T. Mc C la fIilll a
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Ci ty j.1anager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Dr. O. E. Burton of the Calvary Baptist Church, Cle~rwater. The Mayor introduced
Commissioner-Elect Russell saying that ~lr. Russell had just completed two years
on the City Commission and had been re-elected by a very strong vote which showed
that the people had confiden:e in him and said he thought the City of Clearwater
was fortunate in having a man of Mr. Russell's caliber run for office. The Mayor
introduced Commissioner-Elect Guy Kennedy saying that he had served with Mr.
Kennedy for one year during his former term as City Commissioner and that the
former Commission had relied on the counsel and advice of Mr. Kennedy. He welcomed
the two Commissioners back to their old jobs on the behalf of all the people in
Clearwater.
The City Attorney administered the Oath-of-Office to Commissioners-Elect Jack
Russell and Guy Kennedy after which they took their seats on the City Commission.
Commissioner Kennedy thanked the Mayor for his kind and generous expression
of good will and said he was glad to be back on the Board for another term and
would serve to the best of his ability. Commissioner Russell also thanked the
Mayor for his kind words and said he had enjoyed his service in his former term.
Retiring Commissioner Crown complimented his fellow members of the Commission on
their cooperative spirit during his two year term. Commissioner Crown was commended
by the Mayor and other members of the Co~nission for his outstanding service as
Commissioner during the past two years.
Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21st
and the special meeting of December 28th be approved in accordance with the copies
furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
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The City Manager reported that six sealed bids had been received for the
construction of a swi~ning pool, bath house and furnishing equipment for same, the
pool to be located adjacent to the site of the new Negro High School north of
Palmetto Street. The bids were opened and read as follows:
Alternate
R. M. Thompson Constr. Co., Clearwater
Clearwater Constr. Co., Clearwater
Pressure Concrete Co., Florence, Ala.
Logan Constr. Co., Tampa
Ludwig Corp., Sarasota
T. R. Prong & Co., Gainesville
$52,206.00
79,552..00
59,55$.00
52) 181. 00
78,100.00
$'53,150.00
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be turned over to the City Manager and the City
Engineer and returned to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
In regard to the bids for one carload of 2" galvanized T & C pipe for the
Gas and Water Department, the City Manager reported that after the bids were
studied and tabulated by the Purchasing Department, it was found that Standard
Supply Company of Clearwater had submitted the low bid at a total cost of $3,649.32
since some of the other bidders were not using Clearwater as their F.O.B. point.
Therefore, he recommended accepting the bid of the Standard Supply Company.
Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved and
that the Standard Supply Company of Clearwater, Florida, be given the bid. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Item B, Tabulation of bids on blended fuel oil for
gas making, had been deferred by request of the City Manager.
In regard to the bids for chain link fence to surround the new well in the
Belmont area, the City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $592.95
submitted by the Anchor Fence Company of Tampa. Commissioner Bates moved that
the City Manager's recownendation be accepted and that the bid be given to the
Anchor Fence Company at the price of $592.95, it being the low bid. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids for construction of sidewalk on the east side of Greenwood
Avenue from Palm' Bluff Street to Marshall Street, the City Manager recommended
accepting the low bid of $1,812.50 submitted by Paul Giuliani Company of Tarpon
Springs. Commissioner Strang moved that the City ~~nager's recommendation regard-
ing the sidewalk on Greenwood Avenue be approved and that the bid be awarded to
Paul Giuliani of Tarpon Springs for the sum of $1,812.50. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 4, 1954-
In regard to the bids on the construction of the sanitary sewer l1tt station
in the area of Pinebrook Higblsnds Subdivision, the City Manager stated that
although Stansfield Construction Company of Tampa wae the low bidder at 114,160.00,
he would recommend accepting the $14,118.00 bid of &nith-Sweger Construction
Company ot Clearwater since there is such a small di~rerence in tne two low bide
and because Smith-Sweger already has the contract ror putting in the pipe lines
and their bid indicated that they can start immediately. Commissioner Bates mo..d
that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted and that the lift station in
Pinebrook Highlands be awarded to Smith-Sweger Construction Company for the price
ot $1~,l78.00 even though it is Ilg.CO higher than tbe low bid because they are
doing tho other portion of the work and are in a position to start immediate
construction. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor requested the City Manager to write the Stansfield Construction Company
a letter explaining the situation.
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the request or Kiss Mattie Daniel
tor a ten foot building setback line instead of a twen~r-rive foot setback from
South Street for Lot 24. Block 0, Lakeview Heights Subd v1sioD. The Ci~y Attorney
read a letter rrom Miss Daniel explaining that she wished to build a garage in
line with the present house on the corner of South and Washington Ayenue. He
also read the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be
granted. The Mayor asked if there were any objections from anyone in the audience
and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing on the request of Miss Matti,
Daniels for a ten foot building setback line trom South Street for Lot 2~ Block a,
Lakeview Heights Subdivision and having heard no valid objection, Commissioner
Strang moved that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be upheld and that this
be allowed. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayor on the request ot Mr. Harold F.
Lynch for a ten foot building setback line instead of the required twenty five
feet from Wilson Boulevard for Lot 5, Block A, Bay Torrace and Addition. The City
Attorney read a letter from Mr. George L. Bro~n, Jr., attorney for Mr. Lynch, wbich
explained that this was a corner lot 50 teet in width and would have only 20 teet
in width on which to build with the present setback restrictions. He a1eo read
the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be approved.
The Mayor asked if there were a~ objections from anyon~ in the audience and there
were none. Having held this Public Hearing on tbe request of Harold F. Lynch for
a ten root building setback line from Wilson Bouleva~ for Lot 5, Block A, Bay
Terrace and Addition, and having heard no valid Objection. Commissioner Strang
moved that the recommendation or the Zoning Board be upheld and that the request
be granted. Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang reporting for the Committee investigating Lewis'Homer's
request ror abatement of the drainage assessments against Lot 8 and Tract B,
Homewaters Subdivision, stated that the catch-basin in question actually does not
help theso two lots because the property is crowned in the middle and drains both
ways. He said that it was the recommendation of the Committee that the drainage
assessments against Lot 8 in the amount of $100.5a and against Trac~ B for $54.41
be abated. Commissioner Strang moved that the assessments for drainage again8~
Lot 8 and Tract B, Homewaters Subdivision in the amount of $~54.99 be abated.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor repor~ed that the matter of appointment ot a City Judge for a te~
of two years was open as Judge Leon Whitehurst's term had expired mnd sugges~ed
that Leon Whitehurst be re-appointed as he had served honorably for the past two
years. Commissioner Russell moved that dudge Leon Whitehurst be appointed for a
two year term 8S Municipal Judge of the City of Clearwater. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimOUSly.
Relative to the Youth Maritime Center, Commissioner Bates stated that he
thought the time had arrived when the City should appoint a rull time recreatio~al
director to carry out steps to make this eventually a Youth Center. The Mayor
suggested that a Committee be appointed to explore the idea further and bring
back recommendations regarding the development of the place as a Youth Center
similar to the one at the Municipal Auditorium. Commissioner Bates moved that a
Committee be appointed to study this matter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
Tbe Mayor appointed Commissioner Bates and himself to serve on this Committee.
Tbe City Manager presented a Resolution requiring seven property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved the Resolution
be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported that he had conrerred with Mr. J. E. Satterfield
who was City Clerk in 1938 at the time of the settlement ot taxes OD lots in
Sunburst Court Subdivision and Mr. Satterfield had told him that even though there
was a lapse of thirteen days between the abatement or taxes and the acceptance of
the offer from Alley, Rehbaum and Capes, that tney were both a part or the same
transaction and had been approved by the firm auditing the City's records. Arter
full discussion by all the parties concerned, no official Commiss1oD action was
taken in that the request was withdrawn by Mr. Alley.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 4, 1954
December 31, 1953
Mayor-Comalissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Commissioner Elect Guy Kennedy
Gentlemen:
The Regular Meeting of the City Commission will be held in the City Hall Auditorium
on Monday, January 4, 1954, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda
will be considered at this time.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of January 4, 1954
City Hall Auditorium
1. Invocation.
2. Installation of Commissioners Elect Russell and Kennedy.
3. Approving of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, and the
Special Meeting of December 28, 1953.
4. Opening of bids for construction of Negro Swimming Pool for City.
5. Tabulation o~ bids:
A. Car of 2" Galv. T & C Pipe.
B. Blended fuel oil for gas making.
C. Chain link fence.
D. Greenwood Sidewalk, Palm Bluff to Marshall.
E. Lift Station at Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision.
6. Public Hearing on request of Miss Mattie Daniel for a ten foot building
setback line from South Street for Lot 24, Block G, Lakeview Heights
Subdivision, instead of the twenty five foot setback as required by the Zoning
Ordinance, for the purpose of constructing a ~arage in line with the present
residence.
7. Public Hearing on request of Harold F. Lynch for a ten foot building setback
line from Wilson Boulevard for Lot 5, Block A, Bay Terrace and Addition,
instead of a twenty five foot setback as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
g Commission's consideration of:
A. Application for permission to construct driveway across parkway area at
the Southwest corner of Sunburst Court and N. Ft. Harrison Avenue
(Alley, Rehbaum and Capes).
B. Report from Committee regarding drainage assessment in Homewater
Subdivision.
9. Utility Improvements.
10. Lot Mowing Applications.
11. 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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City Zoning Board,
Mr. John K. Batstone, Chairman
City of Clearwater Zoning Board,
645 Chestnut St.,
Clearwater, Fla.
Gentlemen:
1348 S. Washington
Clearwater, Fla.
Nov. 12, 1953.
I wish to move a garage and utility room on to the back of my lot located
at the corner of South and Washington Streets.
My duplex faces Washington Street and the garage and room will be behind it.
When I built my duplex the restriction was that the house must be ten feet back
from the side of the corner lot. The new restriction is that I will have to have
the garage, which will face South Street back twenty-five feet from the property
line. Will you please consider this case and give me the permission to have the
garage in line with the side of my house?
Mr. Holly, the housemover can do this for me between jobs and that will be
next week~"'sin.ce most of this week has already passed. And as the party who gave
the garage to me wishes it off her property immediately as she is building---
it places me in the position of paying for practically two moving jobs; as he
would have to move them over to my lot and then later move them in proper position.
Will you please consider this a hardship case--which truly it is--and rule
upon it at your very earliest convenience?
Very truly yours,
/s/ Mattie Daniel
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January 4, 1954
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To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Mattie Daniels
The Zoning Board recommends the approval (under the hardship ruling) of Mattie
Daniels asking for a 10'0" building line set back to build'a garage instead of
the regular 25'0" on Lot 24, Block G, Lakeview Heights Subdivision.
It is understood that the garage when erected will be in line with the present
duplex residence erected on th8 same lot.
Attached herewith is a copy of Mattie Daniel's request.
December 4, 1953
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The Honorable Mayor and
Board of City Commissioners and
The Honorable Zoning and Planning Board
of the City of Clearwater, Florida
Honorable Sirs:
Approximately two years ago my client, Harold F. Lynch, 536 Roanoke, Dunedin,
Florida purchased Lot Five (5), Block A, Bay Terrace Subdivision within the City
of Clearwater, said Lot measures 50 x 142.9 feet, 50 foot frontage being on
Commodore Street and 142.9 frontage on Anchorage Way. This Lot was purchased
by lf~. Lynch for the purpose of building a substantial residence in keeping with
the community. At the time of purchase the zoning restrictions would have
permitted a construction of a building of adequate size and shape. It is my
understanding that the present building restrictions call for a 35 foot setback
from Commodore Street, a 25 foot setback from Anchorage Way and a 5 foot setback
from the adjoining lot line. As you can readily see these restrictions leave only
a building width of 20 feet which is clearly inadequate.
Mr. Lynch has a substantial investment in this property but sincerely feels that
under the circumstances the present zoning restrictions impose a severe hardship
upon him. There is at present due on said Lot an improvement assessment in the
amount of $239.10 together with a mowing charge of $5.00 which Mr. Lynch is willing
to and wants to pay if the rer.trictions imposed on said Lot can be amended or
altered so as to give him adequate building room. If he is not given favorable
consideration in this matter he feels that it would not be wise or profitable to
pay the assessments on said Lot. He respectfully asks that he be allowed to build
within 10 feet of Anchorage Way.
November 30, 1953
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Very truly yours,
/s/ George L. Brown, Jr.
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To:
From:
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F. C. Middleton, City Manager
O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Request of Geo. L. Brown, Jr. for Harold F. Lynch
December 4, 1953
The Zoning Board recommends the approval of the request (under the hardship
ruling) of George L. Brown, Jr. for Harold F. Lynch asking for a 10'0" building
line setback instead of the regular 25'0" on Wilson Blvd., Lot 5, Block A,
Bay Terrace Subdivision.
Attached herewith is a copy of George L. Brown Jr. (Harold F. Lynch) request.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission o~ the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writing 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 accordance with Section 128 of the Charter o~ the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
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A. P. Spoto
4306 Nebraska Ave.
Tampa, Fla.
John R. Burnison
Box g2
Clearwater, Fla.
A. & W. Glads Inc.
Ft. Myers
Florida
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 4, 1954
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DESCRIPTION
COST
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Lots l2 and 13
Block 6
Clearwater Beach
g.oo
16.00
Lots 5,6,7,8
Block K, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lot 9
Block K, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lot 11
Block K, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lot 3
Block B, Unit 6
Skycrest
Lot 4, Block K
Unit 7 .
Skycrest
Lots 6 through lO
Block A
Hibiscus Gardens
4-.00
4-.00
Eric A. Jacobson
West Sutton Rd.
Sutton, Mass.
E. M. & Marie M. Sanford
404 Palm Bluff St.
Clearwater, Fla.
Jacob R. Kirkbride
507~ Pine St.
Clearwater, Fla.
Kennedy & Strickland
Clearwater
Fla.
4-.00
4-.00
10.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 4th day of January, A. D. 1954.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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CITY CD�'IISSION ME;ETING
January /�, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in reoular sessi�n at City
Hall, Monday, Januax•y 1�, 1954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown Niayor-Comnissioner
W. E. Crown, Jr, Commissioner
John W. Bates Commissioner
V7. E. Strang, Jr. Commissioner
Jack Russell Commissioner-Elect
Guy L. Kennedy Commissioner�Eleat
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips
G. T. McClarana
S. Lickton
City* Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Pol�ce
Gity �ngineer
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The meeting was called to arder by the Mayor, The invoc�ttion was given by
Dr. 0. E. Burton of the Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater. The Mayor introriuced
Commissioner-Elect Russell sayino th�t Mr. Russell had just completed t�rto y�ars
c�n the Citg Commission and k�ad been re-elected by a very stron� vote which showed
that the people had confidence in him and said he thou�ht the City of Clearwater
was fortunate in having a man of Nir. Russell's caliber run for office. The IKayor
introduced Commissioner-Elect Guy Ker.nedy saying that he had served with Mr.
Kennedy fcr one year during his former term as City Commissione� and that the
formAr Commission had relied on the counsel and ad;rice of Mr. Kennedy. He vrelcomed
the two Commi�sioners back to their old jobs on the behalf o�' all the people in
Clearwater.
The City Attorney administered the Oath-o£-Oifice to Commissioners-Elect Jack
Russell and Guy Kennedy after whzch they took their seats on the City Commission.
Commissioner Kennedy thanked the Mayor for his kind and oenerous expression
of good will and said he was glad to be back on the Board for another term and
would serve to the best oi his ability. Commissioner Russell also thanked the
via}*or foz° has kind lvords and said he had Pr_jeyed his servic� in his former term.
Retiring Commissioner Cro�vn complimented his fellow membe�^s of the Commission on_
their cooperative spirit during his two year term. Commissioner Crown was commended
by the Magor and other members of the Commission for his outstanding service as
C.r�mmissioner during the past two years.
Commissioner Bates moved that the minutes oi the regular meetin� of December 21st
and the special meeting of December 2$th b� approved in accordance with the copies
furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
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The City T�ianager reported that six sealed bids had been receiued far the
construction of a swimmino pool, �ath house and furnishing equipment for same, the
pool to be located adjacent to the site o� the new I�egro High Schaol north of
Palmetto Street, T�.ze bids were opened and read as follows:
R. M. Thompson Constr. Co., Clearwater �52,2U6.0�7
Clearwater Constr. Co., Clearwater 79,552.Q0
Pressure Goncrete Co., Florence, Ala. 59,55$.0�
Logan Constr. Co,, Tampa 52,1$1.00
Ludv.ig Corp. , �ara; ota '%$,100.00
T. R. Prong & Co., Gainesville
Alter�ate
�53,150,00
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be turned over to the City r�:na:ger and the City
Engineer and returned to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
In regard to the bids ior one carload of 2" galvanized T& C pipe for the
�as and T�dater Department, the Gity Manager reported that after the bids were
studie.d and tabulated by the Purchasing Department, it was found that Standard
Supply Company of Clearwater had submitted the low bid at a total cost of �3,649.32
since some of the other bidders were not usin� Clearwater as their F.A.B, point.
Therefore, he recommended accepi:ing the bid of the Standard Supply Company.
Comwissioner Russell moved that the Gity Manager�s recommendation be approved and
that the Standard Supply Compar.yr of Clearwater, Floric3a, be oiven the bid. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ba.tes and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that Item B, Tabulation of bids on blended fuel oil for
gas makino, had been deferred by request of the City Manager.
Tn regaid ta the bids for chain link fence to stitrround the new well in the
Selmont area, fihe City Manager recommended acceptino tre low bid of �592.95
submitted by the Anchor Fence Company of Tampa. Commissioner Bates moved that
the CiLy bSan�gerPs recommendation be accepted and that the bid be given to the
Anchor Fence Company at the price of �592•95, it being the low bid. Motion was
seconded by C�mmissioner 5trang and carried unanimously.
Regarding the bids for construction of sidewalk on the east side oi Greenwood
Avent.e from Palm Bluff S�reet to Marshall Street, the City Manager rer,ommended
accepting the low bid of 4'l,$12,50 submitted by Paul Giuliani Company of Tarpon
S�+rings. Cr�mmissioner Strang moved that the City °�anager�s recommendation regard-
ing the sidewallt on Greer.�+rood Avenue be approved and that the bid be awarded to
Paul Giuliani of Tarpon Springs for the sum �f �l,$12.50. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rassell and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSIOIJ MEETING
January t}, 195�a
In regard ta the bids on the canstruction of the sanitary sewer ].ift etation
�n the arsa of Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision, the City Nlanager stabed that
although Stansfield �onstruction Campany of Tampa was the low bidder at �1�.,160.00,
he would recommend acceptir�g the �14,7.']$.00 bid of Smith-Sweger Construction
¢ompany of Gleartivater since there is such a small difierence 3m the two low bids
and beCause 8mith-Sweger already has the contract for putting in the pipe lines
and tl�eir bid indicated that they csn start immediately. Commissioner Iiates moved
that the City Manager's recomrnendation be acc�pted and thai the lift station in
Pinebrook F€ighlands be awax°ded to Smith-Sweger Construction Company for the price
of �14,17�.00 even though it is �1�.00 higher than the low bid because they are
doing the other portion of the work �nd are in a position to start immediate
construction. Motion was seconded bq C�n�missianer Russell and carried unanimouslyo
The Mayor requested the City Manager to write the Stansfield Construction Company
a letter explaisaing the situation.
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the request oS Miss Mattie Dan.iel
for a ten foot building setback line instead o£ a twenty-�ive foot setback from
Sou�h S�reet ior Lot 2y., Block G, Lak�vie�� Heights Subdivisien. The City Attorney
read a letter �rom Miss Daniel explaining that she wished to build a garage in
line with the present hnuse on the corner of South and Washington Avenue< He
also read the reco�smendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be
granted. The M�yor asked zf �there wera any objections from anyone in the audien�e
�nd there were none. Having held this Public Heari:ng on the req�est of Miss Mat�i�
Daniels for a ten foot building setback line irom South S�reet for Lot 24, Block G,
Lakeview Heights Subdivision and ha�ing heard no v�a�id objection, Commissioner
Strang moved that the r�oommendation of' the Zoning Boarrl be upheld and that this
be allowed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announ�:ed b� the Mayor on the request of Mr. Harold F.
Lynch �or a ten foot building sethack line instead of the required twentp five
feet from Wilson Boulevard for Lot 5, Bloak A, Bay Terrace �nd Addition. The City
Attorney read a letter from Mr. George I�. Brown, Jr., attorney for Mr. Lynch, whic�
explained that this wa� a cox�ner lot 50 ,feet in width anc� would hav� only 20 feet
in wi�th an which to build with the �resent setback restrictions. He also read
�he recommend�tion of the Zoning BAard whi.ch was that the request be approved.
The Mag+or asked if ther�e wers any objections from anyor�e in the aud3ence and there
v�ere nQne. Having he3.d this Public Hearing on the re�uest of Harold F. Lynch fos�
a ten foot building se�hack line from Wilson Enalevard for Lot 5, Block A, Bay
Terrace and Addition, ansi hzving heard no valid ob�ection, Commissioner Strang
moved that the recammendation of �he Zoning Board be upheld and that the request
be granted. Pdotion was seconded by Cammissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commission�r Strang reporting for the Comm�ttee investigat3ng Zewis-Homer's
request for aba�ement og the dr�inage assessanents against Lot $ and Tract B,
komewaters Subdivision, stated that the catch-basi� in question actually does not
help th�se two lots �ecause the property is crowned in the m�.ddle and drains both
wag*s. He said that i� was the recommendation of the Committee that the drainage
asses�ments against Lot $ ia the amount of �100.5� and against� Traat B for $54.�1
b� abated4 Co�missioner Strang moved tha� �the assessmen�s for �rainage against
I.At $ and Tra�t B, Homewat�rs Suodivision in th� amount� af �151�.99 be abated.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carr�eci �znanimotzslg.
Th� Mayor reported that the �atter of appointa�ent of a Ci�y Judge for a ter►u
of two years was opex► as Judge Leo�n Whitehurst's term had expir�d and suggested
that Leon Whitehurst be re-appointed �s h8 Y�ac� served h�nor3bly for the past �wo
years. Commi.ssion�er Russell mov'ed that Judge LeQa Whiteliurst ba appointed for a
two year term as Muz�icipal Judge o� the Citp of Clear�ra�er. Motion was s�conded
by Commissic+ner Bates and carried unanimoual.y..
Relatiue to the Youth td�ritifine Center, Comni�siore� Bate� s�aied that he
thought the time had arrived when ths City should app,�int a Fu1l time recreational
director to carry out steps to �ake this eve��tually a v�uth �enter� The b2ayor
suggested that a Committee be appointed to explore th� id�� further anr� bring
baCk rscomrnendations rsg�+-ding `che develop�ent of the place as a Youth Center
similar to thz one at the Municipal Auditorium. Commissioner Ba�ss �o�ved tttat a
Committ�e be appointed to study this matters Motion was seconded bp i,ommissloner
Strang and carrfed unanimously.
The May�r appointed Cam3nissioner Bates and himself to serve on this Committeeo
The City Nianager presen�ed a Resolution requiring seven property owners to
clean their lots oi weeds and underbrush. Commissioner �tr�ng moved the Resolu�ion
be aslopted. T3otion was seconde�l by Commis�ioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City .Atiorney reported tYrat he had conferred with Mr. J. E. Satterfield
who was City Clerk in 193$ at the time og the settlement og �axes on lo�s in
Sunburst Court Subdivision and Mr. 8atterf�.eld had told him that even though there
was a].apse of, thirteen days between the abatement oi' taxes and the accepLance of
:he offer from Alley, Rehbaum and Capss, that they were both a past of the same
transactian and had been approved. by the iirm auditing �he City's records. After
full discussion by all the parties concerned, no ofgicial Commission action was
iaken in that the request w�s t,rithdrawn by 1�lr. Alley.
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CITY COMMISSTOI� �4EETING
January !�, 1954•
The City Manager requested approval of a work order for remodeling in the
Marir.a Builcling to accommodate the $each Chamber of Commerce in the amount of
�7350.00 for work done on the building such as smoothing and fixing up the floor
on the secon4 floor and �2$0.00 for electrical work in the proposed office on the
first floor or a total af �630.00. Commissioner Strang moved that the work order
be approvedo Motion was seconded by GommiUsioner Russell and ca.rr�ied unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Boar.d, the r.meeting was
adjourned at 3:Li.5 .'.M.
Attest:
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Ci y Audito and Clerk
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Mayor-Commissione
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CITY C(�MMISSION MEETING
January 4, 1954
December 31, 1953
Mayar-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. �. Crown, Jr.
John W, Bates, W. �. Strang, Jr.
Commissioner Elect Guy I�ennedy
Gentlemen�
The Regular Meeting of the City Comiriission will be held in the City Hall Auditorium
on Nlonday, January �., 195�., at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda
wi11 be considered at this time.
FCM : s
Enclosure
Very truly yours,
/s� F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Commission Meeting of January 4, 1954
City Hall Auditorium
1. Invocation.
2. Installation of Ccmmissioners Elect Russell and Kennedy.
3. Approving of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, and the
Special Meeting of �ecember 2$, 1953•
!�. Opening of bids for construction of. Negro Swimming Pool for City.
5. Tabulation �f bids:
A, Car of 2+' Galv. T& C Pipe.
B. Blended fuel oil for gas making.
C. Chain link fence.
D. Greenwood Sidewalk, Palm Bluff to MarshalL
E. Lift Station at Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision.
6. Pub.lic Hearing on request of Miss Mattie Daniel for a ten fo�t building
se•tback line from South SLreet ior Lot 24, Block G, Lakeview Heights
Subdivision, instead of the twenty five foot setback as require�l by the Zoning
Ordinanca, for the purpose of constructing a garage in line with the present
residence.
7. Public Hearing on request of Harold F. Lynch �or a ten foot building setbacic
line from Wilson Boulevard f�r Lot 5, Block A, 33ay Terx•ace and Addition�
instead of a twentp five foot setback as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
$ Commission's consideration of:
A. Application for permission to construct driveway across parkway area at
the Soutr.west corner of Sunburst Court and N. Ft. Harrison Avenue
(A11ey, Rehbaum and Capes).
B. F,eport from Committee regarding drainage assessment in Homewater
Subdivision.
9. Utility Improvements.
10. Lot Mowing Applica.tions.
11. Any item not c,n thP agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
Commission actin� as traster� for the Pension Plan.
City 2�ning Board,
Mr. John K. Batstone, Chairman
City of Clearwater Zaning Board,
61�5 Chestnut St . ,
Clearwatex, F1a.
Gentlemen:
131�$ S. Washington
Cl�arwater, F`la.
Nov, lz, 1953•
I wish to move a garage and utility room on to the back of my lot loca�ed
at the corner of South and Washington Streets.
NIy duplEx faceg Washingten Street and the garage and room will be behind it.
When I built my duplex the restriction was that �he house must be ten feet back
from the side of the c�rner lot. ihe new restriction is that I will have to have
the garag�, which will face South Street back twenty-five feet from the property
line. Will you please consider this case and give me the permission to have the
garage in line with the side of my house?
Mr. Holly, the housemover can do this for me between jobs and that will be
next week:since most of this week has already passed. And as the party who gave
the garage to me wishes it off her property immediately as she is building---
it places me in the position of naying for p.ractically tvao moving jobs; as he
would have to move them over to my lat �nd then later move them in proper p�sition.
Will you please consider this a hardship case--which truly it is--and rule
upon it at your very earliest convenience?
Very truly yours,
�s/ Mattie Daniel
CITY COMNII�SIng1 MEE�'ING
January �., 1954
December 4-, 1953
To: F. C. Middleton, Gi�y Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Boai•d
Subjectz Request of Mattie Daniels
The Zoning Board recommends the approval (under th� hardship xul.in�) of Mattie
Daniels asking for a lO�Ctf building line set back to bu�.ld: a garage i� stead of
the r�gular 25�0!� on Lot 21�, Block G, Lakeview Heights Subdivision,
It is understood that the garage when erected will b� in line with the present
duplex residence r.rected on the same 1ot.
Attached herewitY: is a copy of Mattie Daniel's request.
The Honorable Mayor and
Board of City Commissioners and
The Honorable Zoning and Planning Board
of the City of Clearwater, Floricla
Honorable Sirs:
November 3�, Z953
Approximately two years ago m• client, Harold F. Lynch, 536 Roanoke, �7unedin,
Florida. purchased Lot Five (5�, $lock �, Bay Terrace Subdivision within the City
of Clearwater, said Lot measures 50 x 1�.2.9 f�et, 50 foot frontage being on
Commodore Street and 1�.2.9 frontage on Anchorage Way. This Lot v�as purchased
by i�ir. Lynch for the purpose of building a substantial residence in keeping with
the cornmunity. AL the time of purchase the zoning restrictions would have
permitted a co*�struction of a building of adequate size and shape. It is my
understandiag that the presenc building restrictions call for a 35 foot setback
from Commodare Street, a 25 foot setback from Anchorage Way and 0. 5 foot setback
from the adjoining lot line. As you can readily see these restrictions leave only
a buildino width of 20 feet wh�ch is clearly inadequate�
Mr. Lynch has a substantial investment in this property but sincerelp f eels that
under the circumstances the present zoning restrictiuns impose a severe hardship
upon him. There is at present due on said Lot an improvement assessment in the
amount oi �239.10 together with a mowing charge of �5.00 which Mr, I,pnch is willing
to and wants to pay if t;he restrictions imposed on said Lot can be am2nded or
altEred so as to give him adequate building room. If he is not �iven favorable
consideration in this matter he feels �hat it would not re wise or profitable to
pay the assessments on said I,ot. He respectfully asks that he be allowed to build
within 10 f'eet of anchorage Way.
GLB,Jft/ms
Very truly yours,
�s� Ge�rge L. Brown, Jr.
December 4, 1953
To: F. C. N'Iiddleton, City Nlanager
From: 0. H. Anderson, Secty. Zoning Board
Snhject; Request of Geo. L. Brown, Jr. for i�arold F. Lynch
The Zor.ing Board recommends the approval of the request (under the hardship
rizling) of George L. Brozan, Jr. for Harold F. Lyr.ch asking for a 10'0" building
line setback instead of the regular 25�0« on 4t�ilson BS.vd., I,ot 5, Block A,
Bay Terrace Subdivisi,on.
Attached herPwith is a copy of George L. Brown Jr. (Harold F. Lynch) request.
RESOLUTION
�1HEREAS: it has been determined by the Gity Conuniss�on of the �ity of
Cleaxwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and�ox under�rush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner �hereof to do so, thP City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE I1^ RESOLVED by tl-,e City Commission of the City of Clearyrater,
Florida, that the following described prope�ty, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and�or underbr�ush within ten (10) days after notzce in
writing to the awners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City sh�ll perform such cle�ning and charge the casts thereof against
tl?a respective properties in accordance with 5ection 12$ of the Charter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
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CITY GOMMISSION MEETING
January �., 1954
(Continued)
NAME DESCRTPTION COST
A. P. Spoto Zots 12 and 13 $.00
1�306 Nebraska Ave. Block b
Tampa, Fla. Clearwater Beach
John R. Burnison Zots 5,6,7,$ 16.00
Box $2 Block K, Uni� 7
Clearwater, Fla. Skycrest
A. & W. Glads Inc. Lot 9 1�.00
Ft. Myers Block K, Unit 7
Florida Skycrest
Eric A. Jacobson Lot 11 l�..00
West Sutton Rd, , Block K, Unit 7
Sutton, Mass. Skycrest
E. M. 8c A'tarie M. Sanford Lot 3 4.00
L�O�. Palm Bluff S�. Blocic B, Uni� 6
Clearwater, Fla. Skycrest
Jacob R. Kirkbride Lot �., Block K /.�.OQ
507z Pine St. Unit 7
Clearwater, Fla. Skycrest
Kennedy & Strickland Lots E through 10 10.00
Gleaxwater Block A
Fla. Hibiscus Gardens
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City �ommission of the City oi Clearwater, Florida,
this 4th day of January, A, D. 1954.
�s� Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
ATTEST:
�s� H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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