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Herbert M. Brown
John W. Bates
Guy L. Kennedy
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Jaok Russell
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
:March ~5, 1954
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, March 15, ~954, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phl~lips, Jr.
G. T. McClamma
S. Liokton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Polioe
City Engineer
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The meeting was oalled to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend Allen of the Episoopal Churoh of the Asoension. Commissioner Kennedy moved
that the minutes or the regular meeting of March 1st and the special meeting of
Maroh 8th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished eaoh member in writing.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimous~y.
The City Manager reported that seven bids had been received for ),200 lineal feet
of 6" cast iron pipe. The bids 'Were opened and read as follows:
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Alabama Pipe Co., Anniston, Ala.
American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Davis Meter Repair & Supply Co., Thomasville,
Bert Lowe Supply Co., Tampa
Mc~ane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Natl. Cast Iron Pipe Div., J. B. Clow & Son,
Birmingham, Ala.
U.S. Pipe & Fdry., Birmingham, Ala.
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By Rail
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1.745
1.72
1.72
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Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation
and report back at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bates and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that ten bids had been received for Police
and Fire Department summer uniforms to include 117 pair or Police Department uniform
trousers, 12 pair or Fire Department uniform trousers and 13 dozen shirts. The bids
were opened and read as rollows:
Harts Dry Cleaners, Clearwater
Bob Johnson Uniform Co., Jacksonville
Donald S. Levine, Inc., Miami
Martins Uniforms, Tampa
J. C. Penney Co., Clearwater
P~ymouth Rock Shirt Co., New York, N.Y.
H. E. & K Spicer, Clearwater
storrs-Shafer Co., Cincinnati, o.
Sanitary Cleaners, Clearwater
Kaley Shirts, Inc.
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2,796.90
2,381.25
2,385.90
468.00
585.00
2,376.55
2,625.40
2,568.00
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Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be rererred to the City Manager ror reoommen-
dation and returned at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Bearing on the request of ~~. E. F. Courtright
for a ten foot setbaok line from Union Street for Lot 1, Block W, Bay Terrace and
Addition. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Courtright and also the
recommendation of the Zoning Board whioh was that the request be approved. The
Commission discussed the possibility that a ten root setback~ if granted, might
become a hazard to visibility of the rai~road crossing if the crossing at Union
street were improved. Commissioner Bates moved that the setback on Union Street as
far as Lot 1 is concerned be set at 17~ feet. Motion was seconded by Conwissioner
Strang and carried unanimous1y.
A Public Rearing was anno~lnced by the Mayor on the request of Harold D. Cole
for a sixteen foot four inoh setback line from Washington Avenue on Lot 3l, Block D,
1st Addition to Sunset Point. The City Attorney read the request from y~. Cole
which stated that he wished to add a carport and storage space which would be in
line with the setback of the hOl1.se from the street. The City Attorney also read
the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be granted. Raving
held this Pub11c Rearing and having heard no objections on the request of Harold D.
Cole asking for 8 sixteen foot four inch building setback line from Washin5ton Avenue
on Lot 31, Blook D, 1st Addition to Sunset Point, COlmnissioner strang moved that the
request be granted in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of ~r. Thomas B. Harrington
for a fifteen foot setback from Elmwood Avenue on Lots 7 and 8, Block H, Oak Hi1l
Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Harrington and also the
recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be approved. A letter
from Dr. Wm. T9noh objeoting to the granting of the petition and requesting that the
City Commission hold to the existing setbaok lines was noted but not read. Mr. P. J.
Suoher of the Hi1lcrest Neighbors Assooiation addressed the CommiSSion on behalf of
Dr. Tenoh. Commissioner strang moved that the hearing of Thomas B. Harrington be
adjou~ned until April ,th and that the Commission go over and look at this property
and talk to the interested parties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
oarried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Mal'ch 15, 1954
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A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayor on the request of ~~. Donald R.
Judkins for a fifteen foot setback line from Wilson Avenue on Lot 1, Block D, Peale
Park Subdivisioll. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Judkins and also the
Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the request be granted. Having held
this Public Hearing and heard no valid object1.on, Commissioner Bates moved that the
request of Donald R. Judkins for a fifteen foot building setback instead of the
twenty-five foot setbacl{ on Wilson Avenue on Lot 1 be granted in accordance with
the recon~endation of the Zoning Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Arthur Rutenberg for
an eighteen foot setback line from Brandon Avenue on Lot 4" Block C, and Lot 5,
Block B, New Marymont Subdivision. The City Attol'ney l'ead the request from Mr.
Rutenberg and also the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request
be denied. Commissioner Bates moved that having held this Public Hearing that the
Commission uphold the ruling of the Zoning Board and deny this request. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the proposal of the Pinel1as County School Board to
exchange with the City certain properties in the vicinity of the proposed new Negro
High School in the stevenson Creek area. The City Attorney read the part of the
proposal which suggested that the City pay all of the expenses in connection with
removing all of the graves froDl the cemetery property to other properties within
one year. By consent, it was agreed that the Commission would meet with the School
Board to discuss the matter.
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The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the request of Dr. Raymond H. Center
to permit the following lots now zoned R-2, to be used for business purposes:
Lots 23, 24, 25, Block B, Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 1 to 8 inclusive, Block E,
Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision and Lots 32 and 33, R. H. Padgett's Estate. The City
Attorney read the request from Dr. Center which exrlained that if the property is
changed to business zoning he intends to sell it as a site for a shopping center
which would cost approximately ~;l,OOO,OOO.OO. He also read the recommendation of
the Zoning Board which was that the request be denied but they would recommend plaoing
the matter on the next zoning referendum. Mr. E. B. Casler, attorney, presented a
petition objectin~ to the granting of the request, signed by nineteen of the persons
owning property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed development. Mr. H. H.
Baskin, attorney, stated that in his opinion the City Commission was without authority
to grant the request and that an actual change in zoning would have to be effected by
referendum. After some discussion, the Mayor informed the Clerk that Dr. Center had
withdrawn the part of the application that has to do with the east side'of Lincoln
Avenue, speoifically Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 23, 24, and 25, Block B, Hibiscus
Gardens, leaving only the balance of the petition which lies entirely on the west side
of Lincoln Avenue and the north side of Pierce Street. Commissioner Strang moved the
hearing on the request of Dr. Raymond H. Center to permit the following lots presently
zoned R-2 to be used for business purposes (which are Lots 1 to 8, inclusive, Block E,
Hibiscus Gardens, and Lots 32 and 33, R. H. Padgett's Estate) be adjourned to April 5th.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented the request of Mr. Wm. S. Millring, owner of Lot 8,
Block A, Bay Terrace Addition, that the City vacate a strip of land adjoining his
property on the west, 10 feet wide running 75.6 feet north and south, this being a
part of the street right-of-way for Anchorage Way. It was pointed out that the
balance of the right-of-way was fifty feet in width while this part was sixty feet
and that this strip was not paved or curbed and was not being used for street purposes.
Commissioner Bates moved that a Resolution be prepared vacating approximately 9.7
feet by 75.6 feet on Anchorage Way at the corner of Anchorage Way and Commodore Street
and that the proper City officials be authorized to sign and execute the same, having
found that it is legally proper to do so and having previously found that the paving
assessments were properly paid and that it has never been paved or used and that it
is not now needed for any municipal purpose. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimOUSly.
The City Attorney reported regarding the proposed fill of submerged land west
of Edgewater Drive in the vicinity of Charles Street that no fill has started yet,
but apparently there will be an attempt to fill and further that there is serious
question about the status of the title of the land in question. He said he had gone
over the matter with Mr. Ralph Richards who has done a great deal of research on the
problem and he felt that there is a good possibility of successfully resisting any
attempt to fill. He said he needed an expression from the Commission as to how the
Commission feels about it and what action if any the Commission wishes to take on
behalf of the City. He stated that the submerged land to which Mr. M. F. Wiedemeyer
claims title is the same property to which the City received a d~ed from the Directors
of the Peale Realty Corporation for both the uplands lying west of Edgewater Drive
and the submerged lands appertaining thereto. Mr. C. Christensen, representing the
Edgewater Drive Association, informed the Commission that they had retained Mr. Ralph
Richards as their attorney, and it was their wish that immediate action be taken to
prevent the filling in of this submerged land. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Commission authorize the City Attorney to take such steps as are necessary including
litigation, if necessary, to stop or prohibit the proposed filling of land adjacent
to Edgewater Drive opposite the City-controlled land. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner strang suggested that
the Edgewater Drive Association be requested to take all steps necessary to try to
acquire for the City titles to all the land lying west of Edgewater Drive.
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eITY eO~1ISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954
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In regard to the drainage ditches in Skycrest, Commissioner Strang reported
he and Commissioner Kennedy hAd inspected the area and found that it was evident
that the drainage ditches had been there for a long time because they have concrete
gates and dams, and they are natural waterways so they cannot be closed up. He
said there are two or three alternativAs of what can be done without too muoh
expense, possibly terracing them off or piping them but there is no quicl< solution.
Fe suggested making a drainage district out of the whole area as soon as possible.
When they oonferred with Mr. Burnison, he suggested maldng a lake adjoining his
property and using the fill to cover the pipe. Commissioner Strang suggested
letting Mr. Burnison go ahead at his expense if he would do the work aocording to
City spec1.fications. Commissioner Kennedy agreed that if it was possible for Mr.
Burnison to work out some plan that would protect his property in such a manner that
it would tie in with the over-all program, that he could be reimbursed for the cost
of the pipe to some extent in the Inter assessment. The Committee had no speoifio
recommendation to make. Mrs. Doris Alvord said that she would not be in favor of
doing anything thnt would interfere with a clear flow of the water through the
drainage ditch. Commissioner Kennedy said the City Engineer would have to establish
the level of the drain line so that it would not interfere with the free flow of
water. Tho Mayor suggested that the City Manager and the City Engineer work out
some sort of proposal along the line of the Committee's report and present it to
the Commission for study. By consent, the Commission agreed with the suggestion.
The City ~anager stated he would like to renew for two years the present
lease with Mr. James Magurno for the office space at 327 South Garden Avenue now
being used by the City Building Department at a rental of $100.00 per month.
Commissioner Strang moved that the lease be renewed for a period of two years at
$100.00 a month and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported receiving a letter from the Florida League of Municipalities
suggesting that the cities adopt an ordinance that would provide that when the
police arrest someone transporting illegal beverages that the City be allowed to
keep the vehicle just as they do under the State law. The League of Municipalities
offered to furnish a suggested form of ordinance. The Mayor suggested that if the
City Attorney and the Chief of Police think that the City ought to have such an
ordinance that it be brought back to the Commission.
The City Attorney submitted a proposed water contract with Pinellas County for
a supply of water from the County's interim well field to hold until the financing
and construction of the new system are completed. This proposed contract which he
had prepared included the price of 5~ per 1,000 gallons. During the discussion, it
developed that the County Commission had not submitted a contract for the City to
approve. The Mayor suggested that a Committee composed of the City Manager, the
City Attorney and himself meet with the County Commission and negotiate with them
to work out a contract that would be suitable for the Commission to consider. It
was also suggested that the Water Committee (Commissioners Bates and Strang) go to
the County Commission meeting on Tuesday to assist in the negotiations.
The Mayor reported that Mr. Harold Adams, a member of the Recreation Board,
had moved to st. Petersburg and therefore had resigned. He therefore recommended
that Mr. Frank Tack and Judge Jack '~ite be re-app01.nted to the Recreation Board
and that ~~~ John Chesnut, Sr., be appointed for a two year term to replace Mr.
Adams. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the Mayor's recornmendation be approved.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner strang and carried unanimously.
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The 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.
Commissioner Bates reported that the Coast Guard Auxiliary had requested the
Commission's endorsement in the acquisition of a 35 foot safety boat for this area
which would be used as a training vessel for its members and would also be available
for emergency service. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission endorse the
local chapter of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in their request to the State Improvement
Fund for the acquisition of the 35 foot Diesel boat for safety purposes in the
vicinity of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
Citing figures from the City's monthly report, Commissioner Bates stated that
the utility Department is producing more gas and selling less. He called special
attention to the fact that gas unaccounted for this year greatly exceeded gas
unaccounted for last year. He suggested that perhaps it would be advisable to
increase the gas rates. The City Manager stated that the difference between pro-
duction figures and sales figures was largely due to the fact that in the present
bookkeeping system the cost of manufacturing is figured by the calendar month and
the billing is staggered throughout the month. He said the percentage of gas
leaks was small and well within the figure allotted by the American Gas Association
7~. He suggested that the Commission accompany him on a tour of the Gas Plant. B.1
consent, the Commission agreed to this.
The City Manager reported that the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, would like
to set up a mobile radar station out at the City Airport and that Mr. Bickerstaff
had picked out a suitable site which meets with their approval. The Army would
like the City's permission to use the site which is 100 feet square just west of
the concrete block hangar. Commissioner strang moved that they be allowed to amend
that lease or whatever is necessary to do to allow the Army Corps of Engineers to
put the mobile radar station at the City Airport and that the proper officials be
authorized to exeoute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954.
The City Attorney reported reoeipt of a letter from Mr. Leon Whitehurst
requesting the Commission's approval of the payment or $2,000.00 as the City's
portion of Attorneys' fees in connection with securing oertain parcels of land
for Missouri Avenue right-of-way by condemnation proceedings. Attorneys' fees for
the proceedings totalled $3,000.00 of which the County Commission is to pay
$1,000.00 as its portion. It was moved by Commissioner Russell that the City
Commission approve payment of these fees for the oondemnation suit for Missouri
Avenue. Motion was seoonded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimOUSly.
It was reported by the Mayor that the City Manager was scheduled to be on the
program at the short oourse for City Managers at the University of Florida and would
like to attend from March 28-3lst. Commissioner strang moved that the City Manager
be authorized to attend this course. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell
and carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as T~steos of
the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Russell which was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously, admitted Robert Hayes and Nathaniel
Golden, Laborers in the Publio Service Department, into membership in the Pension
Plan.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:16 P.M.
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To the Zoning Board of Clearwater.
Gentlemen:
Clearwater Feb. 11 - 1954
March 12, 1954
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Comm1.s sioners: Ja.ole Russell, John W. Bates
W. E. strang, Jr., Guy L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
The City Commission wi~l meet in Re~ulnr Session at the City Hall Auditorium on
Mondny, Maroh 15, 195L~, for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the
attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 p.m.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 15, 1954
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
1. Invocation, Rev. Charles L. Biggs.
2. Approving the Min~tes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 1954 and the Special
Meeting of March 8, 1954.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Cast Iron Pipe.
B. Police and Fire Department Summer Uniforms.
4. Public Hearings on:
A. Request of H. F. Courtright asking for a ten foot building line setbacl{
instead of the regular twenty-five foot setback from Union Street on Lot 1,
B100k W, Bay Terraoe and Addition.
B. Request o~ Harold D. Cole asking for a sixteen foot ~our inch building
line setback instead of the regular twenty-five foot setback' from
Washington Avenue on Lot 31, Block D, 1st Addition to Sunset Point.
C. Request o~ Thomas B. Harrin~ton asking for a fifteen foot building line
setback instead of the regular twenty-five foot setback from E1mwood
Avenue on Lots 7 and 8, Block B, Oak Hill Subdivision.
D. Request of Donald R. Judkins asking for a fifteen foot building line
setback instead of the regular twenty-five foot setback from Wilson Avenue
on Lot 1, Block D, Peale Park Subdivision.
E. Request o~ Arthur Rutenberg asking for an eighteen foot building setback
line instead of the re~ular twenty-five foot setback on Brandon Avenue on
Lot 4, Block C, and Lot 5, Block B, New Marymont Subdivision.
F. Request of Dr. Raymond H. Center to permit the following lots presently
zoned R-2, to be used for business purposes: Lots 23, 24, 25, Block B,
Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 1 to 8 inclusive, B10clc E, all in Hibiscus
Gardens Subdivision and Lots 32 and 33 of R. H. Padgett's Estate
Subdivision.
5. Commission's consideration of:
A. Exchange of certain properties with the School Board. (Colored Swimming
:Pool Location).
B. Deeding of a ten foot strip of land on Anchorage Way to Lot 8, Block A,
Bay Terrace Subdivision.
C. Drainage Report. (Skycrest)
D. Renewal of Lease for office of the City Bui1din~ Department.
E. Letter from Florida League of Munioipa1ities. (Gordon Butler).
F. County Water Contract.
G. Appointment of two Recreation Board Members.
6. Lot Mowing Applica~ions.
7. Utility Improvements.
8. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
I own lot #1 block W in Bay Terrace subdivision and addition said lot being on
the northeast corner of Broadway and Union St.
This lot has a 50 rt ~rontage on Broadway and a setback of 25 ft on Union st.
and a 5 ft setback on the south inside lines, which leaves 20 ft for building pur-
poses.
This malees it impracticable for building purposes and also makes it unsalable.
Any relief you can give me on this will be much appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ H. F. Courtright
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To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of H. F. Courtright
The Zoning Board makes the following recommendation of the request of:
II. P. Courtright
Lot 1 - Block 'oJ'
Bay Terraoe & Addition Subdivision
That a 10'-0" buildinG line set baok be approved instead of the regular 25'-0"
Union street (UNDER ~IE HARDSHIP RULING)
Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Harrington's request.
Maroh 12, 1954
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I'-1arch 15, 1954
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1820 N. Washington Ave.
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From the standpoint of a hardship case, I hereby petition your Honorable Board
~or permission to build a carport and storage on Lot 31, First Add. to Sunset Point,
Block D.
Kindly note from the enclosed sketch that the 10catioI~ of the carport will be
farther from the street line than any other building in the block and so placed as
to least obstruct my neighbors view of Sunset Point Park and Stephenson Creek besides
balancing the design of our home.
The fact that the length of the two lots in this blook run paralell with the
street and are only 50 feet wide leaves 20 feet on which to build under ~~e present
zoning rules. The sketch also shows our residenoe to be the last one at the end of
the street.
Your kind consideration of the situDtion will be very muoh appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
7s/ Harold D. Cole
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From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Harold D. Cole
Narch 12, 1954
The Zoning Board makes the ~ollowing reoommendation of the request of:
Harold D. Cole
Lot 31 Block D
First add. to Sunset Point Subdivision
That a 16'-4" building line set baok be approved instead of the regular 25'-0" on
Washington Ave. (under the hardship ruling).
Attaohed herewith is a copy of V~. Cole's request together with a plot plan showing
the location of his residence on the above property and location of residences on
adjoining property.
Mr. John K. Batstone, Chairman
Clearwater Zoning Board
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Batstone:-
February 23, 1954
Pursuant to my visit with you and delivery or a oopy of the plat showing
proposed house location on my property in Hillcrest section, I would like to
present my appeal for modification of the involved restrictions.
W~ have earnestly endeavored to place this building in such manner as to
preserve the large trees, properly set the house and to be within all city restrio-
tions. In this attempt, we are obliged to lose a few trees and it seemB that there
is no way to avoid completely, a small corner of the building ~rom being about 10'
over the restricted lineo To keep within this line, would mean a oomplete redesign
o~ that end of the building; we have already redesigned it once, to reduce the
restriction all possible.
Consequently, I will deem 1 t a great favor if your board VIill approve the snlall
violation as shown on the plat, and I am filing this letter with your board, as
formal app11catlon.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ Thos. B. Harrington
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954
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The City Commissioners
Clearwater
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My husband and I own property immediately south or ~le property in Oak Hills
Subdivision ror which Mr. Harrington wishes a 15 root set-back instead of a 25
foot setback as required by the Zoning Act.
We are friendly towards }~. Harrington and are glad that he is planning to
build a nice house in this area, but we feel that he, like everyone else, should be
required to comply with the law.
According to the plans which Mr. Harrington kindly showed us, his garage will
be just across the street from our property.
We respectfully object to the granting of this permit.
/s/ Julia Tench
/s/ Wm. R. Tench
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Largo$ Florida
February 23, 1954
~~. Francis Middleton
Ci ty 1-1a.nager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
As provided in Chapter 23 of the Clearwater City Code, I hereby appeal to the
City Commission or the City of Clearwater, Florida, as a Board or Adjustment and
Appeal under the provisions of the City Zoning Act.
I am the ovmer of Lot 1, Block- D of Peal Park Subdivision 'Hi thin the City of
Clearwater. This isa corner lot, being 132.3 feet long, 62.2 feet on its northern
end and 55 feet on its southern end. Under the provisions of the present City
Zoning Act, which requires a building set-back of 25 feet from any front lot line
or any side street line, it is impossible for this lot to be used for any building
purposes.
I am willing that the front lot line be continued at 25 feet, but request that
a side street set-back of 15 feet be allowed. .
I will appreciate your submitting this to the City Commission and advising
me as to the date and time of any public hearing called in connection thereof.
Very truly yours,
/s/ D. R. Judkins
March 12, 1954
To: F. C. Middleton - City Manager
From: o. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Donald R. Judkins
The Zoning Board makes the following recommendation of the request of
Donald R. Judkins
Lot 1 Block D
Peale Park Subdivision
That a 15'-0" building line setback be approved instead of .the regular 25'-0"
on Wilson Blvd. (under the hardship ruling).
Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Judkin's request also a letter rrom
attorney Ben Krentzman.
February 25, 1954
Mr. John K. Batstone
Chairman of the Zoning Planning Board
Clearwater, Florida
Re: Lot #4, Block "c" and Lot #5, Block "B", new Marymont SUbdivision
Request:
Relaxation of the side set-back from Brandon Avenue, rrom 25
feet to 18 feet, to enable the construction of two homes which
require a 55 foot building frontage. A copy of the plans is
hereby attached.
Dear Sir:
I would appreoiate-the Zoning Board's consideration or a 7 foot relaxation or the
side set-back on the above stated two lots in New Narymont Subdivision.
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In appreciation of the fact that the purpose of the set-back ordinance is to
preserve a straight building line, I would like to point out that the two lots on
the east side of Wilson (opposite my ~ots) are built upon and the homes are
approximately ~O and 15 feet from Wilson Avenue, also lot #4, Block B (immediately
south) is zoned for business nnd can be built upon out to the property line.
It is my objeot to build two homes consistent in design with those already built
in the subdivision and it would be extremely difficult to do so if confined to
L,.8 feet building f'rontage on these two lots.
Thanking you for your consideration on this matter, I remain
Yours sincerely,
/s/ Arthur Rutenberg
1>1aroh 12, 19.54.
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Seely. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Arthur Rutenberg
The Zoning Board makes the following recommendation of the request of Arthur
Rutenberg:
Lot 4 Bloclc C
Lot 5 Block B
New Marymont Subdivision
That an 18'-6" building line set back be denied, instead of the regular 25'-0" on
Brandon Ave. (under the hardship ruling).
The Board feels that these lots are su~ficient in width (81'-011) for a properl~
designed home.
Attached herewith is a copy of }~. Rutenbergts request together with plans o~ the
proposed homes and a p~ot plan showing the location on the property.
March 5, 1954
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: O. H. Anderson, Seo'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Thomas B. Harrington
The Zoning Board m~1ces the following recommendation of the request of Thomas B.
Harrington.
Lots I to 8 inclusive
Block B
Oak Hills, Sub.
That a 151-011 building line setback be approved instead of the regular 25' - 0"
on Elmwood Ave. (under the Hardship ruling).
Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Harrington's request together with a plat plan
showing the location of his residence on the above property.
Clearwater, Florida
r-1arch 4- , 1954
Zoning and Planning Board
City of Clearwater,
Florida
Gentlemen:
As you mayor nay not know, I am the owner of the square blocl!: bounded by Cleveland
Street on the north; Lincoln Avenue, as extended, on the east, Pierce Street on the
south and Missouri Avenue on the west; plus those lots on Lincoln Avenue delineated
in blue on the accompanying sketch. The property fronting on Cleveland street and
Missouri Avenue as outlined in red on the sketch is already zoned for business.
The rest of' the property bounded in black on the sketch is presently in the B-2 zone.
None of this R-2 property has any development on it.
I hereby make formal request of this Honorable Board and the City COIl1IT1ission to
re-zone that area bounded in blaclc into B-business for the following reasons:
1) I have a contract with a ~urchaser who intends to build a shopping center
in this area costine; approximately :~l,OOO,OOO. I feel as they do that an establish-
ment of this size should carry its own parkins burden and that if this property is
re-zoned a huge parkinc lot will be established in front of the shopping area on
very much the order of that of the J{wik Check Grocery store here in the Oi ty of
Clearwater.
2) I fee1 that this is the proper subject for the application of the hardship
rule and request that it be so considered by yourselves and the City Commission as
well.
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. March 15, 1954-
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The Building on Lot 23 on the oorner of Cleveland street and Missouri Avenue would
be removed and placed on one of the other lots on the east side 'of Lincoln Avenue.
My clinic on Lot 24 would be demolished and re-built on one of the other lots on
the east side of Lincoln Avenue, and the fruit stand on lot 25 would be removed.
It is my sincere belief that this will be one of the milestones in the growth of
the City of Clea.rwater and that this request is 11 silent tr'ibute to the zoning
boards and the city oommission's ~oresight in opening up Missouri Avenue south to
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appreciate it if you would have Mr. Anderson, the 3ecretnry of your Board, notify
me as to the time and pluoe.
Respectfully aubnli tted,
IS/ Haymond lIe Center, M.D.
March 12, 1954
To: F. C. l1iddleton, City NanllBer
From: O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
SUbject: Request of Dr. Raymond H. Center
The Zoning Board makes the followin[; reconnnendntion of the request of Dr. RaYEond
H. Center.
Lots 23-24-25 Block B. - Hibiscus Gardens
Lots 9 & 18, Bloclr D " 11
Lots 1 to 8 inc." E " 11
Lots 32-33 - R. H. Padgett's Estate
That the request of' Dr. Center to have the above lots ohanged rrom R-2 Residential
Zoning to Business Zoning, under the hardShip ruling be denied.
The Board feels that no undue hardship has been caused by faulty zoning.
The Board recommends the approval of tho project subject to the approval by Public
Referendum Ballot.
Attached herewith is a copy of Dr. Center's request, together with la~out or the above
property and a plot plan of the proposed project.
PETITION '110 THE CI'l'Y COfvlt-1ISSIONER3 OF' THE CITY
OF CLE1\RV1ATER AnD TlII~ ZONING CONMITTEE OF THIS CITY.
We, the undersigned petitioners, respectfully llsk your favorable consideration
of our request to not permit the followlnl~ lots, presently zoned R-2 to be used for
business purposes, as requested by Dr. Haymond H. Center:
Lots 23, 24, 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens 3ubdivision,
Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Hibiscus Gor-dens SUbdivision,
Lots 1 to 8 lnel, Block E Hibisous Gardens Subdivision
Lots 32 and 33 R. E. Padgett's Estate
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We are residents and owners of homes and lots in the subdivision known as
Hibiscus Gardens, which runs south fronl Cloveland 3treet. This area was of~ieially
designated and approved as R-2 hy the Zonin~ Board at the time of the ofricial hearing
ror the new zoning map at the roqlJoat of the property owners in the subdivision.
The proposed exception under tho Bo-called "hardship provisions" of the Zoning
ordinance would place certain portionn of this subdivision to be used for business
purposes.
The portion of Park stroot betwoen Lincoln Avenue and Betty Lane has been used
entirely so far for residenco8 exclusively, and there are on this portion no Multiple
Dwellings,' Hotels, Motels, Apartments or Clinics which would be permitted under
business zoning. Also that portion or this subdivision north of Park street, which
consists of the lots on said Pork street, facing south and which run north to a line
bounded by an illley easement dividing the lots in such blocks raoing south on Park
street from those racing north on Cleveland st. are being now used and held for
residenoe purposes exclusively, except the site of the Church on the corner of Betty
Lane and Park street, and on this portion there ere not, nor are there planned, any
Multiple Dwellings, Hotels, Motels, Apnrtmonts or Clinics.
The district is nlready fully supplied with multiple dwelling units, hotels,
motels, apartments, ollnios and limited business units on Cleveland street ror this
part of the city, and we respeotfully submit to your Honorable bodies that the use
of the property above desoribed for the purposes permitted under the petition of
Dr. Center would seriousl~ affeot the present use, enjoyment and value or the homes
and property which we havs here and which we all have occupied witL the idea that
it would be used for the purposes only whioh are permitted under the "R..2" classi-
fication.
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Maroh 15, 1954
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Those of us who hnve a home on tho north aide of Park st. and those who have
homes on the south side of Park street and now face the north side of said street,
feel that the use of the lots for business purposes, as requested by Dr. Center,
would be a very serious injury to our property nnd deprive us of the reasonable
use and enjoyment of the homes whioh wo hove purchased or built for residence purposes.
All of us, therefore, Y0I.11' petitioners, request that you do not permit the
lots above mentioned to he used rOl' businoss purposos.
Si~ned by nineteen persons
m~80r.UTION
WHEREAS: it has boen determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, that the property desoribed 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 eo, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respective property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush withi.n 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 coste thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
COST
5.00
Patsy J. Desimone
310 Howard St.
Syracuse 3, N.Y.
John Bullock
19lL~ cst. NW
Washington 2, D.C.
Joseph Parrine
20 N. Jupiter Ave.
Clearwater, Fle.
Paul H. Reed
1105 Maple Ave.
Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Stanley J. Nickel
1508 Grove Ave..
Park Ridge, Ill.
Wallace Clark
20 S. Orion Ave.
Clearwater, Florida
Albert A.Haber
613 Franklin st.
Tampa, Florida
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 15th day of Maroh, A.D. 1954.
Lot 1, Block C, Unit 5
Skycrest
Lot 7, Block C, Unit 2
Skycrest
Lot 8, Block C, Unit 2
Skycrest
Lots 11 and 12, Block A
LaJolla
5.00
5.00
8.00
Lots 2 and 3, Block C,
Unit D, Skycrest
6.00
Lot 4, Block C, Unit D
Skycrest
3.00
Lot 1, Block 16
Mandalay
5.00
ATTEST:
/ s/ H. G. ltl1ngo
City Auditor and Clerk
Is/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
March 1, 1954
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Nathaniel Golden, a laborer in the Public Service Dept. has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 4, 1953. He is
under 4.5 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
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954
Maroh 1, 1954
Honorable City Commissione~s
Clearwater, Florida
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As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Robert Hayes, a loborer in the Public Service Dept. has
been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as n "first olass"
risk.
The above employee began his servlce with the City on Aug. 4, 1953. He is
under 4.5 years of age and meets the requirementa of our Civil Service. It 1s
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be acoepted into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
Isl Dick Nelson
/s/ Helen Peters
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of ClearwaterJ Florida, deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the people of the City of Clearwater, FloridaJ
to close and vacate the following portion of the following street, to-wit:
Begin at the Northwest corner of Lot 8, Block A, Bay Terrace Subdivisionj
proceed thence Southerly along the west line of Lot 8, Block AJ Bay Terrace
Subdivision a distance of 67.3 feet to a pointJ said point being the point of
beginning; proceed thence Southerly alon~ the afol'esutd line a distance of 75.6
feet to a point; proceed thence eaoterly along the South line extended of Lot 8J
Block A, Bay Terrace Subdivision, a distance of Ten (10) Feet to a pointj
proceed thence northerly along a line parallel to the westerly line of Lot 8,
Block AJ Bay Terrace Subdivision, a diotunce of 75.6 feet to a point; proceed
thence Westerly a distance of 10 feet to the point of beginning, according to
the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 13, page 22 of the publiC
records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Provided, however, that the City of Clearwater hereby reserves to itself and its
successors and assigns an easement over the above described property for the
purpose of laying, maintaining, operating, repairing and removing drainage pipesJ
together with the right of ingress and egress to and over tIle said property at
any and all times for the above purposes, and fOt' doing anything necessary or
useful for the enjoyment of the eaoement herein granted.
WHEREASJ the above described portion of Anchorage Way has never been opened to
public use, has never been pavedJ and no adjoining or abutting property has been
assessed for any improvemento of said portion of said street, and
WHEREAS, the above described portion of Anchorage Way is not necessary to aff'ord
ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, FloridaJ and
the closing of said street between the said points does not and will not jeopardize
or infringe the rights or privileges of any person or persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
FloridaJ in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
That the above portion of Anchorage Way be and the sarne is hereby closed and is
hereby released from pUblic use by the City of ClearwaterJ Florida, and the property
f'ormerly embraced by said street shall revert, by operation of law, to the present
owners of adjOining property and their successors in title.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March A. D. 1954.
15/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
Isl H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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March 15, 195�-E-
The City Commission of tha City of Clearwater met in regular session at Citg
Hall, Monday, March 15, 195L}., at 1:30 P.M. with the following membera present:
Herbert M. Brown
John W, Bates
Guy L. Kennedg
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Jack Russell
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M, Phillips, Jr,
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Coxmnis s ioner
Commissioner
Corrmiissioner
Citg Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
Gity Engineer
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The meEting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend Allen of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Commissioner Fiennedy moved
that the minutes of the se�ular meeting o£ March lst and the special meeting of
March 8th be approved i.n accordance with the copies furnislzed each member in writing.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
��The City Manager reported that seven bids had been received for• 3,200 li�eal feet
of 6 cast iron pipe. The bids were opened and road as follows:
Alabama Pipe Co., Anniston, A:!a.
American Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Aia.
Davis Meter Repair & Supply Co., Thomasville,
Bert Lowo SuPply Co,, Tampa
i�IcWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Natl. Cast Iron Pipe Div., J. B. Clow & Son,
Birmin�ham, Ala.
II.S. Pipe & Fdry., BirmingYiam, Ala.
pr.ft.
Ga,
By Rail B Truck
1.7�-5 1.765
1.72 1.7JT
no bid
1, 72
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1.68
1.75
1.76
1.725
Commissioner Strang ir,oved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation
and report back at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Co?mnissioner
Bates and carried unanimously.
It was regorted by the Citg Managar that ten bids had been roceived for Police
and Fire Department sununer uniforms to include 117 pair of Police Department t�niiorm
trousers, 12 pair of Fire Department unifbrm trousers an.d 13 dozen shirts. The bids
were opened and read as follows:
Harts Dry CleanErs, Clearwater
Bob Johnson Uniform Co,, Jacksonville
Donald S. Levine, Inc., Miami
Martins Uniforms, Tampa
J. C. Penney Co., Clearwater
Plymouth Rock Shirt Co., New York, N.Y.
H. E. & K Spicer, Clearwater
Storrs-SYaafer Co., Cincinnati, 0.
Sanitary Cleaners, Clearwater
Kaley Shirts, Inc.
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2,796.90
2,381.25
2,385.90
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585•00
2,376.55
2,bz5.4o
2,568.00
503.13
(shirts)
(shirts)
(shirts)
Commissioner Strang moved ihat the bids be referred to the City Manager £or recommen-
dation and returned at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Goimnissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced ,� Public Hearing on the request of Mr. H. F. Courtright
for �: ten foot setback liY1e from Union �treet for Lot 1, Block W, Bas Terrace and
Addition. The City Attorney read the request frum Mr. Courtright and also the
recormnendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be approved. The
�ommission discussed. the possibility that a ten foot setback, if granted, might
become a hazard to visibility of the railroad crossir.g if the crossing at Union
Street were improved. Commissioner Bates movod �that the setback on Union Street ag
far as Lot 1 is concErned be set at 172 feet. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang arxd carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayor on the requ.est of Harold D. Cole
for a sixteen foot four inch setoack line from Washington Aventte on Lot 31, 31ock D,
1st Addition to Sunset Point. The City Attorney rezd the request from ryr. Cole
whicb. stated that he wished to add a carport and storage space whii;h would be in
line with the sei;back of the hnuse from the street, The City Attorney also read
the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request be granteda Having
held this Public Hearing and having heara no objections on the request of harold D.
Co1e asking for a s3xteen foot four inch building setback iine from Ldashingtun Avenue
on Lot 31, Block D, lst Addition to Sunset Point, Commissioner Strang moved that the
requast be granted in accordance with the Zon3n� Boardts recommendation. Motion was
seconded by Cormnissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
TPie Mayor announced a Public Heax°3.ng on the requsst of N;r. Thomas B. Harrington
for a�fifteen foot setback f'rom Elmwood Avex�ue on I,ots 7 and 8, Block H, Oak Hill
Subdivis�.on. The City Attorneg read the request from Mr. Harrington and also the
recommendation o.: the Zoning P,oard which was that the request be apgroved. A letter
from Dr. Wm. Tench objeetin� to the granting of the petit3on and seque3ting that the
Cit� Commission hold to the e�;.isting setback lines was noted but not read. Mr. P. J.
Sucher of tlze fIillcrest Neighbors Associat3on addressed the Commission on behalf of
Dr. Tench. Commis�ioner Strang moved that the hearin� o� Thomas B. Harrington be
adjourned until Apr31 sth and that the Commission �o over and look at this property
and talk to the interested parties. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
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CITY COI�iMISSION MEETING
March 15, 19�4
A Public Hearing was announced by the Mayvr on the request oP Mr. Donald R.
Judkins for a fifteen foo-t setback 1ir_e from Wilson Avenue on Lot 1, Block D, Peale
Park Subdivisioil. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Judkins and also the
Zoning BoardTs recommendation which was that the request Ue grantQd. Aavin� lzeld
this Public Iiearing And heard no valid objectiott, Commissionar Bates moved that the
request of Donald R. Judkins for a fifteen ioot building setbRck instead of the
twentiy-five foot setbacl� on Wilson Avenue on Lot 1 be granted in accordance with
the recon�rnendation of the 2onin$ Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stran�
and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. �lrtliur Fiutenberg for
an ei�}.iteen fbot setback line from Brandon Avenue on Lot LE, Block C, and Lot 5,
Block B, Ne�ca Narymont Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mr.
Rutenberg and also the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that the request
be denied. Commissioner Bates moved that having held thi� Public Hearin� that the
Corrunission uphold the ruling of the Zon�.ng Bo�,rd and dexig this request. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner S�ran� and carried unanimously.
The Cox�unission discussed the proposal of the Pinellas County School Board to
exchange with the City certain properties in the vicinity of the proposed new Negro
High School in the Stevenson Creek area. The City At�orney read the part of the
proposal which sug�ested that the City pay all of the expenses in connection with
removin� all af the graves from the cemetery property to other properties within
one year. By consent, it was agreed that the Cormnission would meet with the School
Board to discuss the matter.
The AZayor ann�unced �he Public Hear,ing on the request of Dr. Raymond H, Center
to permit the following lqts now zoned R-2, to be used for business purposes:
Lots 23, 21�, 25, Block B, Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 1 to 8 inclusine, Block E,
Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision and Lots 32 and 33, R. H. Padgett�s E�tats. The City
Attorney read the request from Dr. Center which ex�lained that if tre property 3s
changed to business zon�ng he ?.ntends to sell it as a site for a shopp9.ng cer,ter
which would cost approximately �1,00O,OOQ.00. fie also read the recommendatior of
tre Zoning Bo2rd which was that the reques� be deniea but they would recommend placing
tha matter on the next zoning referendum, Mr. E. B. Casler, attorney, presented a
petition objecting to the grantin� of �;he request, signed by nineteen of the persons
owning praperty in the immediate �T�cinitg of the proposed development, Mr. H. H.
Baskin, attorney, stated that in his opinion the City Commission was �aithout authorit�
to grant the request and that an actual change in zoning would have to be effected by
referendum. Af'ter some discussion, the Mayor ir_formed the Clerk tLat Dr, Center had
withdrawn the part of the application that has to do with the east side of L3.ncoln
Aver_ue, specifically Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Lots 23, 24, and 25, Block B, Hibiscus
Gardens, leaving only the balance of the petition Urhich lies entirely on the weat si de
of Lincoln Avenue and the north side oi Pierce Street. Commissioner Strar�g moved the
hearing on the reques� of Dr, Raymond H. Center to parmit the following lots presently
zoned R-2 to be used for business purposes (which are Lots l to 8, inalusive, Block E,
Hibiscus Gardens, and Lots 32 ancl 33, R. H. Pad�ettYs Estate) be adjourried to April sth.
P:otion k*as seconded by Corr�nissioner Bates and carried. unan=mously.
The City Manager presented the request of Mr. �Am. S. Niillrin�, oVmer of Lot 8,
Block A, Bag Terrace Addition, t;hat the Gity vacate a strip oi' land adjoining his
property on �he Vrest, 10 feet wide running 75.6 feet north an3 south, this being a
part of the street right-of-way for Anchorage Way. It was pointed out that the
balance oi the right-of-way was fifty feet in width while this part was sixty feet
and that �his strip was not paved or curbed and was not being used for si;reet purposes.
Corrnnissior_er Bates mave�. that a Resolution be prepared vacatin� approximately 9,7
feet by 7�.6 feet on Anchorage GJay at the corner of Anchorage Way and Commodore Street
and that t?-�e proper Gity officials be authorized to sign and execute the same, having
found that it is legall� proper to do so and having previously found that the paving
assessments were properly paid ar�d that it has never been paved or used and that it
is not r�ow needed for any munici:pal purpose. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported regarding the proposed fill of submerged land �rest
of Edgewater Drive in the vicinity o£ Charles Street that no fill has started yet,
but apparently there will be an attempt to fill and further that there is serious
question aboui; the sl:atus of the title of the land in question. He said he had �one
over the maLter Vrith Mr. Ralph Richards who has done a great deal of resear�h on the
problem and he felt that there is a good possibility of successiully resisting,any
attempt to fill. He said he needed an expression from the Commission, as to how the
Commi3sion feels about it and what action iP sny the Commission wishes to take on
behalf of the City. He stated that the submerged land to which Mr. M. F, Wiedemeyer
claims title is the same property to which the Gity received a deed from the Directors
of the Peale Realty Oorporation for both the uplands lying west of Edgewater Drive
ancl the submerged lands appertaining thereto. Mr. C. Christensen, representing the
Edgewater Drive Association, informed the Commission that they had retained I�ir. Ralph
Richards as their attorney, and it was their wish that immediate a�ti.on be taken to
prevent the £illing in of this submerged land. Gommiesioner Stran� moved that the
Commission authorize the City Attorney tc take suciz steps as are necossary including
litigaticn, if necessary, to stop or prohibit tha proposed filiing of land adjacont
to Edgewater Drive opposite the City-controlled land, Motion vaas seconded by
Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, Coxrmlissioner Strang suggeated that
the Edgewater Drive Association be requested to take a17. steps necessarp to try to
acquire for the City titles to all the land lyir_g west oi Edgewater Drive.
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�I'PY C�OP�zSST.ON MEETII�G
March 15, 1gSL},
he andnC�mmiesionerhKennedyahaddinspected theGarea�andmfound�thatsitawasrevidtnt
th€�t the drainage ditches had been there for a long time because they have concrete
gates and �ams, and they are natural waterways so they cannot be closed up. Ao
said there are two or three alternatives of what can be done without too much
expense, pcssibly terracing them off or piping them but there is no quick solution.
He; suggested making a drainage district out of the whole area as �oon as possible.
Ultien they conferred with Mr. Burnison, he suggested making a lake adjoinin� his
property and using the fill to cover the pipe. Commissioner Strang suggested
letting Mr. Burnison go ahead at his expense if he woulo. do the work according to
City specifications. Corrmiissioner Kennedy agreed that if it was possible for Mr.
Burnison to work out some plan that would protect h3s property in such a manner that
it would tie in with the over-all program, that he could be reimbursed for the coat
of the pipe to some extent in tY�.e later asaessment. The Committee h2d no specific
recommendation to make. Mrs. Doris r'llvord said that she would not be in favor of
doing anything that would interfere with a clear flow of the water through the
drainage ditch. Commissioner Kennedy said the City Lhgineer would have to establish
the level of the drain line so that it would not interfere with the free flow of
water. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager and the City Engineer work out
some sort of proposal along the line of the Corrmiittee�s report and present it to
the Commission for study. By consent, the Commission agreecl with the suggestion.
The City Manager stated he would like to renew for two years the present
lease with Mr. James Magurno for the office space at 327 South Garden Avenue now
being used by the City Building Department at a rental of �`100.00 per month.
Commissioner Strang movzd that the lease be renewed for a pe-riod of two �ears at
�100.00 a montr and the pro�er o.fficials be authorized to sign, it. Motion was
aeconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously,
The Mayor reported receiving a letter from the Plorida Leagtze of Municipalities
suggesting that the cities adopt an ordinance that would provide that c.rrien the
police arrest someone transporting illeoal beverages that the City be allowed to
keep the vehicle just as they do under the State law. The League of Municip�lities
offered to fu-rnish a suggested form of ordinance. The Mayor su�gested that if the
City �ttorney and the Chief of Police think that the City ovbht to ha�e such an
ordinance that it be brought back to the Cozmnission.
The City 1�ttorney submitted a proposed water contract with Pinellas Gounty for
a supply of water from the County�s interim well i'ield to hold until the zinancing
and construction o£ the nsw sg�tern are completed. This proposed contract whieh he
had prepared included the gr;�E of 5¢' per 1,Q00 gallons. During the discussion, it
developed that the County Commission had not submitted a contract for the City to
approve. The Mayor suggested that a Committee composed oi the City Manager, the
City Attorney and himself ineet with the Countg Cormnission and negotiate witr thera
to work out a contraet that would bz suitable for the Cormnission to consider. It
was also suggested that the jdater Committee (Cor,unissioners Bates and Strang) go to
trie County Coitnnission meeting on Tuasday to assist in the negotiations.
The Mayor reported that Mr. Harold Ad�ms, a member of the Recreation Board,
had moved to St. Petersburg, and therefore had resigned. $e therefore recommended
that Mr. Frank Tack and Judge Jack 4Jhite '�e re-appointed to the Recrestion Board
and that Mr, John Chesnut, Sr., be appointed for a two year term to replace rlr.
Adams. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the Mayor�s recoimnendation be approved.
Notion was seconded by Cormnissioner Stran� and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring seven property owners to
clean their lots oi' weeds and underbrush. Co_rmnissioner Strang moved the Resolution
be adopted. Motion ta�� seconded by Co_*mnission.er Russell and carried unsnimousl,y.
Commissioner Bates reported that the Coast Guard Auxiliary had requested the
Commission►s endorsement in the acquisition of a 35 foot safety boat for this area
which would be used as a training vessel for its members and would also ba available
for emergency service. Co�runissioner Bates moved that the Coimnission endorse the
local chapter of the Coast Guard �'�uxiliary in their request to the State Improvement
Fund for the acquisition of the 35 foot Diesel boat for safetg purposas in the
vicinity of Clearwater. Motion was seconded by Coimnissioner Russell and carried
unanimously.
Citing figures from the City�� mont111y report, Goirunissioner Bates stated that
the Utility Department is producin� more gas and selling 'le�s. He called special
attention to the fact that gas unaccounted for this year greatly exceeded gas
unaccounted for last year. He suggestbd that perhaps it would be advisable to
increase the gas rates. The Cit� M�nager stated that the difference between pro-
duction figures and sales figures was largely due to the fact that in the pres�nt
bookkeeping system the cost of manufacturing is figured bg the calendar month and
the billing is staggered throughout the month. He said the percentage of gas
leaks was small and well within the figure allotted by the American Gas Association -
7�. He suggested that the Commission accompany him on a tour of the Gas Plant. By
consent, tho Commission agreed to this.
The City Manager reported that the Corps of Engineers. U,S. Army, would like
to set up a�obile radar station out at the City Airport and that Mr. Bickerstaf�
had picked out a suitable site which meets with their approvsl. The Army would
like the City�s permissl.on to use the site which is 1,�J0 feet square �ust west af
the concrete block hangar, Corrmiissioner Strang moved that they be allowed to amend
that lease or whatever is nocessary to do to allow the Army Corps of Engineera to
put the mobile radar station at the City Airport and that tha proper officials be
au-thorized to execute it. Motion was aeconded by Comm�ssioner Russell nnd carried
unanimously.
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�ITY COMMISSION MEETING
March ls, 195l�
The City Attorne� reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Leon Whitehurst
reques`tin� the Coimnissionts approval o£ the payment of 5�2,000.00 as the Citg�s
portion of Attorneysi fees in connection w3th securing certain parcels of land
for Missouri Avenue right-of-way by condemnation proceedings. Attorneys► feas for
the proceedings totalled ��3,000.00 of which the County C�mmission is to pag
�1,OOt�.OQ as its portion. It was mov�d by Commissioner Russell tha,t tho City
Commission a,pprove payment ef these fees for the condemna�ion suit for Missouri
Avanue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kannedg and carried unan3moualy.
It was reported by the Ma9or that the City Manager was scheduled to be on tho
program at the shori: course for City Managers at the University of Fiorida and would
like to attend from March 28-31st. Commiss3oner Strang moved. that the City Manager
be authorized to attend this course. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell
and carrieci unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of
the Pension Fund, on a motion by Corrunissloner Russell which was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously, admitted Robert Hayas and idath2niel
Golden, Laborers in ths Public Service Department, into membership in thc� Pension
Plan.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:16 P.M.
Attest:
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CITY CONIMISSION MEETING
March 15, i95t�
MarcY;. 12, 195(.�.
Ma�o.r-rommissioner Herbort M. Brown
Corrnnissioners: Jack Rusaell, John uJ. Bates
W. E, Strang, Jr., Gug L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
The City Corrmiission will meet 3n Re�ular Session at the City Hall Auditoritun on
Mond�y, March 15, 195L1., for the purposo of discussing the items listed �n the
Attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 p.m.
FCM:S
Enclosures - 2
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Corr�nission Meeting of March 15, 1.951;.
City Ha�l Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
l. Invocation, Rev. Charles L. Bigg;:�.
2. Approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 195�-J- and the Special
Meetin� of March 8, 19K1�-.
3• Opening of bids for:
A. Cast Iron Pipe.
B. Police and Fire Department Summer IIniforme,
L{.. Public Hearings on:
A. Req�a.est of H. F. Courtright asking for a ten foot building line setback
instead of the regular twenty-five foot setback frem IInion Street on Lot l,
Block W, Bay Terrace and Addition.
B. Request of Harold D. Cole. ask3ng for a sixteen foot four inch building
line setback instead of the regular twenty-five �oot setback from
G7ashington Avenue on Lot 31, Block �, lst A�dition to Su.nset Point.
C. Request of �homas B. Harrington asking for a fifteen foot building line
satback instead oi' the regular twenty-_five foot setback from Elrrwood
Avenue on Lots 7 and 8, Block �, Oak Ail1 Subdivision.
D. Requast of Donald R. Judkins asking for a fifteen foot building line
setback instead of the regular twent�-�ive foot se;,back from irlilson A�er�uE
on Lot 1, Blnck D, Peale Fark Subdivision.
Ee Renuest of Arthur Rutenberg asking for an ei�hteen ioot building sa•tb�ck
line instead of' �ths regular twent�r-�'ive foot se�back on Brandon ��neziue or_
Lot L�., Block C, and Lot 5, Block B, New Narymont Subdivision.
F. Request of Dr. Raymond H. Center to p-ermit:.the i'ollowing lots presentl�
zoned R-2, to be used ior business purposes: Zots 23, 2L}., 25, Bloek B,
Lots 9 and 1$, Block D, Lots 1 to 8 inelusive, Blocli E, all in liibiscus
Gardens Subdivision and Lots 32 and 33 oz t�. H. Padgett�s Estate
Subdivision.
5• C�mmissionts consideration oft
A. Exchange af certain properties with the SchooZ Board. (Colered Swizmning
Pool Location).
B. Deeding of a ten foot strip of land on Anchorage Way to Lot $, Llock A,
Bay Terrace Subdivision.
C. Drainage Report. (Skycrest)
D. Renewal of Lease for office of the City Building Department.
E. Letter from Florida League of 1'�unicipalities. (Uordon Butler).
F. County Water Contract.
G. Appointment of two Reereation Board Members.
6. Lot Nowing Applications.
7. IItility Improvements.
8. �ny item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the v"ommission.
4djournment
Coimnission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
To the Zonin� Board of Clearwater.
Gentlemen:
Clearwater Feb. 11 - 1951.�.
I own lot �l block .+T in Bay Terra.ce subdivision and addi�ion said 1ot bein$ on
the nartheast corner of Broadway anc� Union St.
'Fhis 1ot has a 50 ft irontage on Broaciway and a setba.ck oi 25 ft �n Union St.
and a 5 ft sotback on the south inside lines, which leaves 20 ft for ouilding pur-
pose�.
This makes it impracticable for building purposes and also makes it unsalable.
�ny relief you can �ive me on this will l�e much appreciated.
Sincerely goura,
�s� H. F. �ourtright
9lE:8 L-antana
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CITY' COMMISSION ?�EETING
rTarch 'l5, 1�5l�
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: 0. S. Anderson, Sec��. Zoning Board
Subject; Request of H. F. Courtright
March 12, 195l�,
The Zoning Board makes the following recommendation of the requesi: of:
H. F. Courtright
Lot 1 - Black W
t Bay Terrace & Addition Subdivisian
That a l0 t-0" btzilding line aet back be approvecl i.nstead of the regulaz• 25 �-p"
on Union Street (Ut�TUER THE HARDSHTP RUI,ING)
Attached herewith ia a cop,y of Mr. Hai=ringtont s reqLisst,
Zoning Board
City of Cleartiaater
Gentlemen:
1.820 N. Washington Ave.
Cleaiwater, Fla.
February 1f3, 7,�51�,
From the standpoint of a hardship cases I hereby petition your Nonorab'le Boarcl
fo�� permissior_ to build a carport and stora�e on Lot 31, Fir�t Add. ta Sunset Point,
Block D.
Kindlg note from the enclosed sketch that the location of the carport w�ll be
farther from the street line than any other building in th.e blocl� and so placecl as
to leaat obstruct my neighbors view of Sunse� Point Park and Stephenson Creel� besides
balanc3n� the desi�n of our home..
'lThe faGt that the length of the two lo�s in this blocli run paralell with the
street and are only 50 faet wide leaves 2G feet on which to build under the present
zcning rules. The sl�etch also shot,rs our residance to be the last one �t the end of
the street.
Yo�ur kind consicleration of the situa�Lior_ �rill be ver� much appreciatec;..
Re�pectfully yours,
�s� Harold D, Cole
March 12, 195�I.
To: F. C. Middleton, City NIanagsr
From: 0, H. Anderson, Seety. Zoning �`�ard
Subject: Request of Harold D. Co1e
The Zonin� Board makes the following recom_'nendation of the reques�; oi:
Harold D. Cnle
Lot 31 Block D
First add, to Sunset Point Subdivision
'I`hat a 16�-1.�." building line set back be approved instead of the regular 25�-0" on
�i7ashington Ave. (under the hardship ruling),
Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. Cole�s request to�ether with a plot plan show3ng
tre location of his residence on the above proparty and location of residences on
adjoining proper�y.
Nir. John K. Batstone, Cha3rman
Clearwater Zoning Board
City Ha7.l
Clearwa.�er, Florida
Dear S�ir. Batstone:-
February 23, 195�}.
Purauant to my visit with you axid. de7ivery of a copy of the plat showing
proposdd house location on my proper�y in Hillcrest sec�ion, I would lika to
present my appeal for modi�'�cation of the inv�olved restrictions.
WQ have earn.eatly endeavored to place this buildi.no in such manner as to
preserve the large trees, properly aet the house and to be within all city restria-
tions. In this attempt, we are obliged to lose a fe�r trees and it seems that there
is no way to avoid cc,mpletely, a small corner of the build3ng from being about 10+
otrer the restricted l:i,ne. To keep within this line, would mean a complote redeaign
of that end of t1i.e buildin�; we have a.lready reclesigned. it once, to rsduce the
restriction all possible.
Consequen.tily, I will cleem it a great favor if your boarrl vrill approvo tlze gmall
violation as shown on the plat, and I am filing this letter with your buard, as
formal applieation.
TBfI�f V erg ;ruly your e,
%s� Thos. B. Harrington
CI7.^l CONIDxC�SION MEETING
March 15, 1951;-
The C3ty Commiss3onars
Clearwater
Geni:lemen:
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My husband �in.d T own property irrmiediately south of the property in Oak Hills
Subaivision for which Mr, Harrington wishes a 15 foot set-back instead of a 25
i'oot s9�back as required by the Zon3n� Act.
We are friendly towards Mr. Harrington and are glad that he is pl�n.ning to
build a nice house in this area, but iae feel that he, like everyone else, should be
requirod. to comply with the law.
According to the plans which i+�x�. iiarrington kindly showed us, his garage will
be just across i:re street from our property.
We respectfully object to the granting o�' this permit.
�s� Ju1ia TencL
�s� Wm. P. Tench
Mr. Francis Middleton
Cii:y Manager
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
Largo, Florida
February 23, 195Z{.
As provided in Chapter 23 of the Clear��ater City Code, I hereby appeal to the
City Cormnission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, as a Board of Adjustment and
Appeal under the provisions of the City Zoning Act.
T am the ov,rn.er of Lot l, Block' D of Peal Park Subdivision t•rithin the City of
Clearwater. This is a corner lot, being 132.3 feet long, 62.2 feet on. its northern
end and 55 i'ee� on its southern end, Under the provisions of the present City
Zoning Act, which requires a building set-back of 25 feet i'rom an� front lot line
or any 33de street 1ine, it is impossible for this lot to be used for any building
purposes.
I am willino that the front lot line Ue continued at 25 feet, but request tl�at
a side street set-back oi 15 feet be allowed.
I will appreciate your submitting this Lo the City Commission and advisin�
me as to the data and time of any public hearing called in connection. tiiereof.
Very truly youra,
�s� D. R. Judliins
To: F. C. Middleton - Citg PZana�er
From: 0. H. Anderson, SocTg. Zoning Board
Subject; Request of Donald R. Judkins
March 12, 1951a.
The Zonin� B�ard makes the folloraing recommendation of the req_uest of
Donald R. „udkins
Lot 1 Bloclt D
Peale Parli Subdivision
That a 15t-0" building line setback. be ap�roved instead of �he regular 25�-p"
on Tarilson Blvd. (un,der the harc�sh3p rulzng) .
Attached herewith is a copy of Mr. JudkinTs request also a letter from
attorizPy Ben Krentzman.
Nir. John K. Eqtstone
G`hairman of the Zon3ng Pl.anning Board
Clearwater, FloridA
Dear Sir:
February 25, 1951�.
Re: Lnt �`4, Block "C" and Lot rr5, Block '�B", New Marymont Subdivisic,n
Request: Relaxation of tri.e side set-back �rom Brandon Avenue, from 25
feet to 18 �aet, to enable the construction of two homes which
, require a 55 foot bui].ding frontage. A copy of the plans is
herebg attached.
T would appreciate-the Zoning Board+s consideration of a 7 foot relaxation of the
side set-back on the above atated two lots in ItiTew Marymont Subdivision.
(Continued)
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CITY CONII�LISSION MEETING
March 15, 195LI-
In a reciat3.on of the'fact that theContinued)
P� purpose of the set-back ordinance is to
preserve a straight building line, I taould lil�e to point out that the two lo�s on
the east side of Wilson (opposite mg lots) are built upon and the homes are
Approximately 10 and 15 feet i'rom W31son Avenuo, also lo� ��4, Block B(inunediateZy
south) is zoned for business and car�. be built upoiz out to the pr�perty line.
It is mg object to build ttao homes consistent in design with those ala^eady built
in the subdivision and it would be extremely difficult to do so 3:f confined io
L�.B feet building frontage cn these two lots.
Thanking you for your consideration on th3s matter, T remain
Youra s31-ioerely-,
�s� .Elrthur Rutenberg
March 12, 195:.H
To: F. C. Priddleton, City NIanager
From; 0. S. Anderson, SecTy. Zonir� Board
Subject: Request af Arthur Rutenberg
The Zoning Board makes the following recoxmnendatiqn of the request o2' Arthur
Rutenberg:
Lot 1� Blocl� C
Lot 5 Block B
New MArymont Subdivision
That an 181-6" building line set back be denied, instead of the regular 25�-0'� on
Brandon Ave. (under the hardship ruling).
The Board faels that these lots are suificien-� in width (81�-0") for a properly
desiqned home.
Attached herew�th is a copy oi Mr. Rutenbergts request together with plans of the
proposed homes and a plot plan showing the location on tlie property.
To: F. C. Nliddleton, City Manager
From: 0. Fi. Anderson, SecTy. Zoning Board
Subjoct: Request of Thoma.s B. Harrington
March 5, 195�1-
The Zoning Board makes the followin� recc�unendati�n of the request of Thomas B.
Harrin.gton.
I,ots 1 to 8 inclueive
Block B
Oak Hills, Sub.
�hat a lst-0" building lin� setback be approved �.nstead of the regular 25� - 0'�
on Elmwood Ave. (under the Hardship ruling).
Attached herewith is a cop� of Mr. Harringtonts request together with a plat plan
showing the location of his residence on the above pro�er�ty.
Zoning ar_d Plannir� Board
City of Clearwater,
Florida
Gentlemen:
Clearwater, Florida
March l�}., 1951.�-
As you may or rnay not kno�r, I am the owner of �he square block bounded by Cleveland
S�reet on the north; Lincoin Avenue, as eatended, on the east, Pierce Street on the
south anci I�fissouri Avenue on the west; plus those lots on Lincoln Avenue deline�tad
in blue on the accompangino sketch. The proper.ty ironting on Cleveland Street and
TZissouri Avenue as outlined in red on the sketch is already zoned for business.
Ths rest of the property bounded in blacic on the sketch is presently in the R-2 zone.
None oi' this R-2 property has any development on it.
I hereby make iormal request of this Honorable Board and the City Commiss3on to
re-zone -t}�at area bounded in black into B-�business for the following reasona:
1) I have a contract with a purchaser who intends to build a shoppino center
in this area eosting approximately �1,000y000. T feel as they do that an establish-
ment o�' this size should carry its own parkin� burden anc� that if this property is
re-zoned a huge parkin� 1o•t will be �stablished in front of the slloppin� area on
vory much the order of that of the Kwik Check Grocery store here in the City of
Clearwater.
2) I feel that this is the proper subject for the application of the hardshi�
rule and request tnat it be so considered by yourselves �nd the City Commission as
we11.
(Continued)
CS'l�i'` COMMISSION MGETTNG
March. 15, 1951�.
(Cont3nued)
The Build3ng on Lot 23 on �he cos�n�r of Cleveland Street and Mis�ouri .Avenue would
be removed and placod on one oi' tha other lots on the east side of Lincoln A�enue.
My clini.c on Lot 2�. would be demol�shed and re-built on one of �th� other lots on
the east side of Lincoln Avenue, and the fruit stand on lot 25 wouZd be removed.
It is my sincere belio� that this will b6 one of the milestones in the growth of
the City of Clearwater and tlzat this request is a silent tribute to the zanir�
boards and the city cozmnlssion�s foresight in openir.� up Missouri Avenue south to
Largo.
2 would like to be presont at the meeting �rhen th�s matter is considered and would
appreciate it 3.f you would have Mr. Anderson, the Secretary of your Board, notify
me as bo the t3me and place.
Respecti'ully subm�tted,
�s� Raymond H. Center, M.D.
To: P. C. Middle�on, City i�Ianager
Prom: 0. H. �ndersun, Secty. Zoning Board
Subjectt Request of Dr. Ragmond H. Centor
March 12, 195LE.
The Loning Board makes tho following recommendation of the request of Dr. P.aymond
H, Center.
Lots 23-21�:�25 Block B. - Hibiscus Cardens
Lots 9& 18, Block D- " ��
Lots 1 to 8 inc.'� E - " +�
Lots 32-33 - R. H. PadgettTs Estate
That the request of Dr. Center ta have �he abov�. lots cranged Prom R-2 Residential
Zoning to Bu�iness Zoning, undzr the hardship ruling be denied.
The Board feels that no undue hardship has been caused by faulty zoning.
The Board recommends the approval of the project subject to the approval by Public
Referendum Ballot.
Attached herewith is a copy of Dr. Center�s request, together wit� layout of the above
property and a plot plan of the proposed proje�t.
PETITION TO THE CTTY CONIl4ISSIONEFiS OF THE CITY
OF CLE[�Ru1ATER ATID THE ZONING CO�iIKI'.PTEE OF TIiIS CITY.
We, the undersigned petitioners, respectfully ask your favorable consideration
of our requeat to not permit the following 1ots, �resently zoned R-2 to be used for
business purposes, as requested by Dr. Raymond H. Center:
Lots 23, 24, 2�, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision,
Lots 9 and 18, Block D, Hibiscus Garde,ns Subdivision,
Lots 1 to 8 incl, Bl�ek E Eibiscus Gardens Stzbdivision
Lots 32 and 33 R. E. PadgettTa Estate
We are residents and awners of homes and, lots in the subdivision knok•n as
Hibiscus Gardens, which runa south from Cleveland Street. This area wae officially
designated and approved as R-2 'oy the Zoning Board at the time of the official hearirig
for the new zoning map at the request of the property owners in the subdivision.
Tha proposed exceptian under the so-called "hardship provisions" of the Zoning
ordinance would place certain portions of this subdiv:ision to be used for bueiness
purposes.
The portion of Park Street bettaeen Lincoln Avenue and Betty Lane has been used
entirely so far for residences exclusively, and there are on this portion no Multiple
Dwellings, Hotels, �Iotels, Apartments or Clinics which would be permitted under
business zoning. A� o that portion pf this subdivision north of Park Street, which
consists of the loi;s �n sa3d Park Stre�t, facing south and which run north to a line
bounded by an alley easement dividing the lots in such blocks iacing south on Park
Street from those facing north on Cle�veland St. are being now used and held ior
residence purposes exclusively, except the site of the Church on the corner of Bett�y
Lane and P�rk Street, anci on this portion there are not, nor are there planned, any
Multiple Dwellings, Iiatels, Motels, Apartments ar Clinics.
The district is already fully supplied with multiple dwelling units, hotels,
motels, apartments, cli.nics and limited business units on Cleveland Street �or this
part of the city, and we respectfuliy submi�L to gour Honorable bodies that the use
of the proper-ty above described for the purposes permitted under the petition of
Z�r. Center would seriously affect the present use, enjoyment and value of the homes
and property which we haiTe here and which we all have occupied with the idea that
it would be used for the purposes only which are perm�tted under the "R-2" classi-
ficatlon.
(Continued)
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CITY COPg'IISSTON MEETING
March 1.5, 1951.�.
(Continued)
Those of us who have a home on the nortl� side of Parli St. and those who have
homes on the south side of Park Street and now face the north s3de of said streot9
feel th.at the use o£ the lots for tu s3ness purposes, as requested by Dr. Center,
would be a very serious injury to our property and dep.rive us of the reasonable
use and enjoyment of the romes which we have purch�sed or built for residence purposea.
All of us, therefore, your petitioners, request that you do not permit the
lote above mentioned to bo used for business purposes.
Signed by nineteen persons
RESQLIITION
WHEREAS: it has been de{;ermined by the Citg Comm�ssion of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, ti?at the propert3* deseribed below shoulci be cleaned of weeds,
grass and�ar underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and Psilure o#' the
ot•mer thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof a�ainst the respective propert3*,
NOId THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVID by the City Commission af the Citg of Clearwater,
Florida, that the foli.owing described propert�, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and�or underbrush within ten (10} da�*s after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do so and tha�' upon £ailure to complg yrith 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 of the Gity
of Clearwater, as amended.
NpM� DESCRIPTION COST
Patsy J. �esimone Lot 1, Block C, Unit 5 5.00
310 Howard St. Skycrest
Syracuse 3, N.Y.
John Bullock Lot 7, B2ock Cs Unit 2 5.00
1914 G S�. NW Skycrest
T�Tashington 2, D. C.
Joseph Parrir_e Lot 8, Block C, Vnit 2 5.00
20 N. Jupiter Ave. Skycrest
Clearwater, Fla.
Paul H. Reed Lots 11 and 12, Bloek A B.OU
1105 Map1e Ave. LaJolla
Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Stanl�g J. Niekel Zots 2 and 3, Block C, 6.00
1508 Grove Ave�� Unit D, Sk�crest
Park Ridge, I1L
Wallace Clark Lot l.�., Block C, Unit D 3.00
20 S. Orion Ave� Skycrest
Clearwater, Florida
Albert A.fTaber Lot 1, Block 16 5.00
613 Franklin St. Mandalay
Tampa, Florida
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE Citg Corrmiission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 15th dag of March, A.D. 1954.
ATTEST:
�s� H. G. u7inga
City Auditor and Clerk
Honorable Gity Commissioners
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
�s/ Herbart M. Brown
Mayor-Coirmiis s ioner
March l, 1954
As Trustees of the City of GlearUrater Emplopeest Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified that Nathaniel Golden, a laborer in the Public Service Dept, has been duly
examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"first class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 4, 1953• He is
under �.5 years of age and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is
hereby recorrnn�nded by the Advisory Corrunittee that he be accepted into membership.
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Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employees� Pension Funcl
�s� Paul Kane, Chairman
�s/ Dick Nelson
�s� Helen Peters
CITY CAMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1954
Honorable Oit,y Commissioners
Cl.earwater, F'lorida
Gentlemen:
March 1, 1954
As Trustees of the �ity of Clearwater IInployees� Pension Fund, you are
hereby notified that Robert Hayes, a laborer in the Public Service Dept. has
been duly examined by a local physician and designated bg him as a"first class"
risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 4, 1953. He is
under 1�:5 years of age and meets the requirements oi' our Civil Service. It is
hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee •that he be accepted into nembership..
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of the Employeesj Pen�ion Fund
�s� Paul ILane, Chairman
�s� Dick Nelson
�s� Heler. Peters
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Commissa�on o��e Ci� of Clearwater, Florida, deems it
advisable and in ihe best interest of the peopla of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
to close and vacate the following por�ion of' the fc_tiowing street, tc-wit:
Begin at the Narthwest corner of Lot 8, Block A, Bay Ters�ace Subdivision;
�rqceed thence Southerly alono the west line nf Lo'c 8, Block P., Ba,y Terra.^.e
Subdivision a dlstance of 67.3 �eet to a point, said point being the po%nt of
beginning; proceed thence Southerly along the aforesaid line a distance of 75,6
feet to a point; proceed thence easterly along the South line extended of Lot 8,
Block A, Bay Terrace Subdivision, a distance af Ten (10) Feet to a pQint;
proceed thence northerly along a line parallel �o the westerly line of I,ot 8,
L1ock A, Bay Terrace Subdivision, a distance of 75,6 feet to a�oint; proceed
thence We�terly a distance of 10 feet to the noint of beginning, according to
the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 13, page 22 of the public
records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Provided, ho��ever, that the City of Clearwater hereby reserves to itself ar_d its
suecassors and assigns an easement over the above described property for the
purpose of laying, maintaining, aperatino, repairir� and removing �rainagz pipes,
together with the right of ingress and egress t� and over the �aid propertl7 at
any and all times for the above purposes, and ior doing anythino necessary or
useful for the enjoyment of the easement herein gra�ted.
WHEREAS, the above described portion of Anchorage Way r.as never been ��ened to
puqlic use,'has n2ver been paved, and no adjoining or abutting property has been
assessed for any improvements oi' said portion of said street, anc;
Wi�REAS, the 3bove described portion of Anchorage Way is not necessary to afford
ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of ClearTaater, Flo��ida, ar.d
the closing of saic� street between the said points does not and will not jeopardize
or infrinoz the rights or privileges of any person ox� persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Conunission of the City oi Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
That the above p�rtion of Anchorage Way be and the same is hereby closed and is
hereby released from public use by the Cii;y of Clearwater, Florida, and the propert;�
formerly embraced by said street shall revert, by operation of law, to the present
owners of adjoining property and their succesaors in title.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March A. D. 195�.
/s� Herbert M. BrojYn
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H, G. Wingo
C3.ty Auditor and Clark
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