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07/06/1954 " ',1,'1 !;S:t;\\t1}'if;'~l~; ,"",.i."...,,,,,;,,", ,',.. ....'. "'." . ."'" .., .",,"'i"'~).;, ..' ,. ,.. ...' . , ~ . . . -, ,.,'.,", . ~, ., , ,'I.> ", .' . -".", .,. ,h~. __ ..... .....'I.......~"~ ~~:..-.. '......~... ....._.. CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 1954 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in Regular Session at City Hall, Tuesday, July 6, 1954, at 1:30 p.m. with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown John W. Bates Guy L. Kennedy Jacl<: Russell Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: W. E. Strang, Jr. Commissioner Also present were: F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by Reverend H. W. Blackburn of the First Methodist Church. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1954 and the Special Meetings of June 18, 23, 28, and 30, 1954 be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each member in writing subject to the approval of Commissioner Strang. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Manager announced that five bids were received for supplying approximately 1+800 lineal feet of 6" Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Pipe as follows: Rail Delivery Truck Delivery Jas. B. Clow & Son Birmingham, Alabama $1.725 foot $1.745 foot Alabama Pipe Company 1.74 Anniston, Alabama 1.72 " II American Cast Iron Pipe Company Birmingham, Alabama 1.72 II 1.74 II McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company Birmingham, Alabama 1.72 " 1.75 II U.S. Pipe & Fdry. 1.68 Birmingha~, Alabama " 1.70 II It was moved by Commissioner Bates that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and his recommendations at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Manager opened bids for supplying tires, tubes, and retreads from the following firms: Gulf Oil Corp., Tampa Pure Oil Co., Clearwater Standard Oil Co., Clearwater Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Akron, Ohio Bryanls Tyresoles, Clearwater Pinellas Tire and Rubber, Clearwater Since several of the bidders had quoted prices on individual items, it was decided to dispense with reading of the bids to save time; however, the Mayor informed those present that anyone wishing to do so would have the privilege of inspecting all bids received. By consent the bids were referred to the City Manager for tabulation and his recommendation at the next meeting. The City Manager announced that two bids had been received for dry cleaning, pressing, alteration and repair of Police and Fire Department uniforms as follows: Sanitary Cleaners Hart Cleaners Clearwater Clearwater Section I - Dry Cleaning and Pressing Trousers Coats or Jackets vlool Shirts Neckties Section II - Alterations To: Trouser Waist Trouser length Trouser seat Trouser thigh Shirt Sleeve length 25~ 42~ 25~ 42~ 20~ 35~ lO~ 10~ 35~ 50~ 35~ 50~ 35~ 35~ 35~ 35~ 35~ up to 1" - 35~ over 1" - 55~ 0 0 25~ 75~ hour 0 0 0 0 Section III - Small Repairs Rips in seams Mending Replace Buttons Misc. ~ ':. ,'. -1- ....~-, ,};'f~: f.~t,'~;.;~.! ~~~\ir~ f~,!;'\f~~~ . " ....:H. .....:..':.~. " f , ..; I t'" " ,'. ," I",.. . . . [ I I . ~. . . . . ~ l' i i I i . ) .. ,. ... ., ':., CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 199t 2 5 1-)- <2 Sanitary Cleaners offered 1011, discount fop the City doing :tts own pick up and delivery, Hart Cleaners did not. Sanitary Cleaners also offered a cash discount of' 2':< f'or paymrmt of 1nvolces within 10 days of date of billing, H8rt Clean0rs d1d not, By consent the bid s vlere referred to tIle' Cl ty W'Jnarj(~ I' f'or ta l.HJ.lat ion and his recommendation. ........: The City Manager announced that ten l>lrJ [i hoc] hn0.l1 r'p.c(!l ved for Compr'ehens ive Automobile Liabi Ii ty InsuT'an.ce covp.roge for t.h(~ City 10 f'l0.r:t 1.n the amount of $100.000. $200.000 and $~,OOO. L. G. Abbett General Acctdcnt Ii'.' J'n and LJ fn Insurance Corporation Maryland Cosualty Company Insurance Company of 'r':'X80 General Ins. Company of Amnrica Auto OWllcra Insurance Company of Lans:tng, Mlel11e:an American Casualty Company Amcr:tcan F'.l.1'(' and Cnnualty Co. Pennsyl vanl a 'l'hrf!sherman and FRr'meJ' '.1utunl Casualty Company Arne plcan Automol) tIe Inaurnnce Co. st. Lou:1.n DiKJe Fire & CnsuaJ.ty Co. Greero. SDllth Cnr'o11na $3.357.10 3,337.50 :3,676.94 4.064.09 3, 673 . B 5 4,477.22 3,778.')7 3,535.91 3,1.188.90 3, 21~9 .02 , , ; t . :;'~'.::.>;';;.' !"\'}!{;;:;;~~' ;f'~l~'~~~; t .." 1., ,K i,,!~jfl:t'[;;\ l:VH::,~:~\F:g':'JX.:'\.,:, . "li;iL .~t(~ .:i Condop Meek Ins. E. D. Auryansen Co. Earl W. Day & Co. Mutual Ins. Agency Bruce Taylor Ins. Co. Wedig Ins. Company workman Company R. L. Rodgers & Co. Brotherton Ins. Agcy. By consent the bids wepe rc fer-red to the C 1 ty r.11l11agr:r for tabulation and his recommendations for the np.xt meetll1l3. The r.1ayor announced a Pull lie ll~Fll:':\ ng on the pet:\. t ion of Maas Eros., Inc. to permit business usage of property now zoned as public under the hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The pr'oprrty belnc; a tract 130' by lIOO' lying on the north side of Cleveland street. The City Attorney read the request signed by Paul F. Randolph on behalf of ~aa3 Bros., 1)1c. The Mayor inquired if there were any ob,jections from anyone in the n llU 1.0.11(:0. ann there were none. Having held this public hearing and havine heard no valld ob.Jer.ttons l Commissioner Russell moved that this tract bn chanc;ed from pllh lie zon! ng to business zoning. Notion was seconded by Commissioner Eo tCB nnd (:El t'r'ied unanImously. The f\1ayor ~10W announcerl a PLlblic Hear':l.ng on the application of f\1r. Ralph Richards for a fifteen foot snthack from Drew Street on Lots 1 and 2 and 3. Block A. Hillcrest Subdivision. Ul1dnl' th0 hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney read Nl'. 'LtchD.f'CJ' n l"equr:st, and also the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that th(~ appllcatlOl: fa.... a V') I setback be denied, but that a 20' setback be allow~rl Pr'om DI'PW ,rjtreet. Having held this Public Heacing and having heard no sufflc1.cmt I'nasan fat' grantins this request, Commissioner Kennedy moved that the ~ecommcndation of th~ ~onlng Board be sustained that the application be denied as to a 10' sctback, but that a 20' setback be permitted. Motion was seconded hy Commlssloncr Bates and carried unanimously. The Ma;yor annOlll1ced the Puhlic Hear'lng on the request of Guss vlilder for a setback of 22' from Jones strect on Lot 17, Bloch" A. Plaza Park Subdivision (907 Jones street) under the hardship provisioD of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney read Mr. Wt1rl~r' 0 reqllBst in which Mr. Wilder stated that the owners of lots adjOining this lot had been contacted and that they had expressed themselves as being agreeable to a 22' setback, The City Attorney also read the recommendation from the Zoning Board w}lich was that the request be approved. The Mayor inquired if there w~re any obJections from anyone in the audience and there were none. Having held this puhlic hearing and h9v1ng heard no valid objections. Commissioner Russell moved that the request of Quos Wilder for a 22' setback on Lot 17, Block A, Plaza Park Suhdivision be granted. r~ot:ton was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. ':.'}'X~~; The City Engineer ABk~d that he be instructed as to the method to be used for spreading the assessments for sanitary sewers and the lift station in the area immediately north of Stevenson Creek. He stated that the entire cost of the project was $39,886.19 of which the C:i.ty could just:1.fiably absorb $28.569,10 which covered the lift station and rar'ce main. 15 manholes, h05' of 6f1 sewer,' 2598' of 8" se'\'ler and all (5'~') <Of p.'! cast iron plpe, and 50' of 1211 casing, This method will result in the assessment coat of $).02 plus per front foot against the benefit~ing property. Commissioner Bates moved that the assessment plan be approved as submitted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner 'Bates moved that any other arp.an connecting to this sewer line in the future pay their pro rata share of the cost or the trunk line on the same basis as the present assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously, The Cl ty Mana~er rp.qllested that agenda item 5 B. a letter from Mr. Owens in reference to the grolns on the south end of Clearwater Beach be deferred as the letter was not available at this t:lme. The City Attorney presented a revised Lease Agreement between the owners of the Small Boat Marina, Mr. Simon Marl<s and Mr. Stewart Golding, and Frank Photiadis and Peter Moungr1d1s. provtding that no oale of alcoholic beverages, or of box lunches. or dairy products for the ronsumption off the premises be allowed on ~ . _ ..._._._".:!I.r_....... __. t'.r.- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 19S1t 3 .." .._,",",~'____":===C:~~:i*!:I:'~;~i!~ . the pt'oml sen. It wao stated that F.my nJgn p.rected would have to be in conformance with the City'o sign oI~tnancn and would not contain any words indicating the aale of aleohol.! e hnvor'ogno on thr. pl'emlsos, Commissioner Bates moved that the revised leose he IlpproVf~<l 1.111(1 that th(~ pr'opcr officials be authorized to sign it. fvlotlon Non or~condocl hy COIllI1l\onlon"r' 1(C"!nncdy and carried unanimously. Helatlvc to Ul(! nppll cat 10n of' 110111':,' L. Marion for installation of trailer parl, Caeil.! UNJ 1)l; '1'1;1111 Lnl(0.Cl 'I'D lInt' Lodf~e, 2~0!) Gulf to -.Bay Boulev;~H:,d. the City Mana(!;c r' I'eportf")c] t \11.1 t Pl'Op(~r f.'o (~11.1. t l.'-'f~ hFt ve been ins t;al1ed ::md that the proje ct has l)(~cn app"ovcd ".~I t;})f' :jtn\;(~ DO/H'el of Health, He stated further that the Zoning Boal'c1 hacl r'neomrncndr.rl 1 Ln nppl'oval. Commissioner' Bates moved that the appl .lea t 10n 0(' IInll!',\, L. 1\111 t'lon ('01' the il10 ta 11ation of trailer park fac:i.11ties at 2(i0', a ul f- to-l1n y Do ltlJ:\. [H'd ])n n npl'ovOll as r'ecommend ed by the Zoning Eoar-d. Motion "HIS oceonded by Conllll\.no:1 Ollel' Knnncd:; and carried unanimously. 'rhe Clt:/ AttOt'llC'y road the 20n1n13 Board' s recommendation for the zoning of Sl,ycrcst UnJt No. <) \'lh1c11 matter' !lad b8en referred back to the Zoning :Board by the Comrn:tssion for r'OV1J]Vl. !J.'11f") Dmu'd felt that the recommendation of June 4 was p I.'operl y madn: an l.t :1.0 not nounc1 zoning to zone one strip R --2 in the center of an n 1 arell, the rceommcndat:l.o!1 of June 11 was that six-lot space on Dr'ewStreet be zoned an 1luolness. and Block A ond B of Unit 9 should be zoned as R-4, all other lots 1n thln oubdivJslon. namely Block C. D, E, F, 0, H, I, J. bE:: zoned as R 1. The only oh,loctol' VlaS 1\1r. E. M. S:inford who ''las not present. Mrs. S. rL Seraphin. owner of two lots in B10cl< E. in Unit 9, was present and stated that ~he had no ob.)ection to I;hc F\ 1 zoning. ComrnislJloner Bates moved the acceptance of' the Zoning Board's recommendation for the zon:lng of Sl\:ycrest Unit 9 Subdiv:is ion. Motion was seconded by CornmlsoJ.oner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney r'cad a l~tter addressed to the Zoning Board by Albert P. ROGers, Vice President of ^dro.Inc. relative to Pinebrook Highlands Su.bdivision. Lots 1 and 16, Block B. Lot 1 and 16, Blocl\: C. and Lot 1. Block D. He stated that these loto fronted on a drainage ditch and that to construct a street on top of the drainage ditch would be prohibitive and impractical and for that reason the lots shoQld not he considered as corner lots and be required to have a 25' setback fromfche platted street. Thp. letter y'equested an except:ton to the Zoning Ordinance to permit a 10' sctl)BCk on these lots from th~ ~treet platted as Rollen Road, The C:lty Attorney read the Zonln~ Board's recommendation which stated that in the op:t.n.ion of the Boal'd this matter did not constitute a hardship since the lots were of sufficient width to allow a building to be built in conformity with the present zoning law. Commissioner Bates moved that the request be denied in accordance with recommendation from the Zoninr:; Boar'd. r~otion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carpied unanimously. The City Attorney presented a R0s01ution which would require thirty -six property ownel'S to clean their lots of weeds, trash, and underbrush. Commissioner' Russell moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carrip.d unanimously. The City Manager reported that the size of the motor in the booster pump in the main going to Clearwater Beach had been changed so as to increase its capacity from 800 gallons to 1200 gallons per minute; that possibly this capacity could be increased to 1300 gallons per minute by installing a cut-in to the 8'1 main located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue at the Beachcomber Restaurant. He estimated the cost of this cut in at app~oximately $1500.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the Commission approve the installation recommended by the City Manager at a cost not to exceed $1500.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a petition for incorporation within the City limits of Bonalre Hill Suhdlvision No. 3 and also those unplatted lands contiguo~s thereto lying between the south line of said subdivision and Palmetto Street, being bound on the \-rest by Hlghland Avenue and on the east by Bonaire Hill Subdivision, submttted by George M. Smith. attorney on behalf of Eugene R. and Alfred C. Turner. Reference was made to a letter from William E. Dunn. Sanitary Engineer, to the City Manager in which it was stated that the area was unsuitable for septic tank installation ao a mcansof sewage disposal and it was recommended that sanitary sewers be installed 1.n the subdivision and connected to the sanitary sewer system owned and operated by the City of Clearwater. Mr. Eugene R. Turner stated 'that it was his impression that 30' of right-of-way for Palmetto street dedicated by preVious subdivision plat had not been vacated, that if it developed that it had been vacated they would give the City a deed to the 30' for the north half of Palmetto Street. Commissioner' B'; tes moved that the request of Eugene and Alfred Turner to accept Bonaire Hill Subdiv1.R1.on No.3 and the unplatted area in the City limits be granted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that he will have an estimate prepared on the cost of sanitary sewer system ~or this area. Mr. C. L. Darling addressed the Commission stating that he was unable to be present earlier during the meeting when the assessment for sanitary sewer for the area north of stevenson Creek had been discussed. He said that he actually had only one lot fronting on the sewer main and he did not feel there wo~ld be any justification for his having to pay for two lots. The City Engineer stated that both lots would be served by the sewer. The City Manager said that he wo~ld work out an adjustment of this cost prior to the spreading of the assessment. . ._......~.._.-.., " ,:' -" ",: ' : ': ,'.' ~,' ~ .:', ;.', .. '. . .. '"~. .~,.' - ',. ...."., '". . .' ~ ~ .1.., . '. I" .' ;.',' . ...' ...: . - "..:...... ~ '.': ~ ,:>~. ", , " CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 5, 1954 -1.~ . 'fhe City Attorney stated that the Plumbing Ordinance had not been advertised; he also stated th.at no ma,ior changes had been made in the Ord inance. He distributed copies to each member of the Commission for study. It was agreed by unanimous consent that the Ordinance would be considcl'ed for ita third and final reading at the next regular meetin~ of the Commission. The City Attorney suggested that n motion be pansod to authorize the advertising ror- sale of the ~;/l00. 000 in Baseball Stadium Hcvenue Certificates. Commissioner Rll.sse1l moved that the Commission OI.lthOl'izc tho adver>t:i.B1ng for sale of the Baseball Revenue Certificateo subject to thn. Sllpr'omo Court'B approval of the issue, at 2 p.m., July 20, 19~1~ at Clty Hall. MotJon was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimoL1sly. The City Attorney presented for the conoldcr'atlon of the Commission a fee simple deed from the City of Cleal'water to 11. H. C8I1tF~1' nnd I\U1dred H. Center conveying the west 20' of Lots 9 and 10, Block E. 111b1acL1B QArdens Subdivision. He stated that the deed contained the provision that the property was being conveyed subject to any outstanding asoosomcnto or futul'c aosessments for street improvement. He stated that the west 20' of these two lots had been deeded to the City for right.of-way purposes and had n0ver been used and is not needed for H1ssouri Avenue right -of .-way, Commis sioncr' B1.ltns moved the t the proper officials be authorized to execute the deed. r~()tion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Attorney now presented a n(~flolutlon which would vacate that portion of the 1\1issour:1 Avenue right of "Jay d escl':tbed 8.8 the west 20' of Lots 9 and 10. Blocl< E. Hibiscus Gardens Subd:lv:tslon. CommlBsloncr l{ennedy moved that the Resolution vacating the west 20' of Lots 9 and 10. Dlocl{ E. Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision be adopted and the proper officLals be authol'lzccl to execute the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and c1.l1'r'icr] 11l1an:tmou.sly. The City Attorney presented a 1l('oolutlon ''lh:1.(~h "Tould vacate the west 20' of that part of Lincoln Avenue lying bct\'JCPI1 Cleveland fJtrer:!t and Park Street in the City of Clearwater. He stated that thIn 10 the same 10' \'lh:tch the City recently conveyed to Dr'. R. H. Center by a deed or r,OI'r'cct:ton and this l1~solution is needed to complete the clear:tn~ of title. Comminn1onror Bates moved the adoption of the Resolution abandoning and vacati ng the 'dcot 10' or the previously described property. Mot ion Nas seconded by CommJas.l Ol1f!t' n usse11 and carroied unanlmous1y. The City Attorney presentod a TIcnolutlon which would vacate the following streets and alleys. to wit: "North Bay Avenue. Union Avenue. ntate strp.ct and all alleys sho,.,n 1n the plat of Cruseway Business Dlstr1~t accol~lng to the map or plat thereof as recorded in the plat hoo\\ 20. paGe '7 or thr~ public records of Pinellas County. Florida, and as shown in a l'cplnt of part of Callse"lay Business District according to the map or plot thereof as recorded in plat book 20. page 54 of the publ:l.c records of Plnellas Count;}'. Florida." It \^18S moved b~r Commissioner Kcnned;r that the TIesolutlon vacatinG; streets and alleys in Causeway Business District be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented a R'solution for the Commission's consideration which would create an easement in the rear of the property being sold to Maas Brothers, Inc. described as follows: "Starting at the Northeast corner of the tract hel'einbefore described for a point of beginnin$. run thence Westerly along the North boundary of said tract Four Hundred (L~OO) f~et to the North\'Jest corner of said tract: run thence NOr'th along a Northerly extension of the \'Jest boundary of said tract Eighteen (18) reet: run thence Easterly parallel to the North boundary of said tract Four Hundred (4.00) feet to a Northerly extension of the East bOLmdary of said tract. run thence Southerly along the Northerly extension or the East boundary of said tract Eighteen (18) feet to the point of beginning. " Motion by Commissioner Russell for an easement of 18' for ut~lity lines this being on the ~est side of the ~OO' purchased by said party. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimOUSly. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:ij2 p.m. Attest: ~~ ana CIeri' ,- .*~........."'" -.-. _...~ )~~~:D ,.;?~~\~}t11'~;!";C,,~~sj;.:' . I. ''''.1'.. ..".... .r... 'j.. . l(~'l;'~~~~~!~; I. '" , i , , I ! . ! ,. . :i, ,"' . . .. . ',',:," ,." .j:~~~i4fi~22:~i~;S\::~S:':'~i~~;;;;;?'", ,:.',~, .;; "L',~ ,'" .;:...:. ,.,". ~;",.;',.~~~'Y: '." ", "'..:';.:.~.~~' .t..'. '~l.;.""~ ;', \.; - 'o:;:'~ ~. ....:: _~', '. :. ::"" CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 1954 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell W. E. strang, Jr. John W. Bates Guy L. Kennedy Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session at the City Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, July 6, 1954 for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 p.m. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton F. C. Middleton City Manager FeN: 1 Agenda City Commission Meeting of July 6, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. Invocation, Reverend H. W. Blackburn, First Methodist Church. Approving of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 21, 1954 and the Special Meetings of June 18, 23, 28, and 30, 1954. Opening of bids for: A. 3 Cars 6" Mechanical Joint, Cast Iron Water Pipe. B. Tires, tubes and retreads for City vehicles next 12 months. C. Dry Cleaning for Police and Fire Department for next 12 months. D. Automobile Comprehensive Liability and Property Damage Insurance. 4. Public Hearings: 1. 2. 3. A. Request of Maas Brothers, Inc., to permit business usage of a tract of land in Causeway Business District now designated as Public Zoning. B. On the application of Ralph Richards for a fifteen foot setback from Drew Street on Lots 1, 2, and 3, of Block A, Hillcrest Subdivision (at the Northeast corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Drew Street). C. Request of Guss Wilder for a setback of twenty-two feet from Jones Street on Lot 17, Block A, Plaza Park Subdivision (907 Jones Street). 5, Commission consideration of: A. Method of assessing Sanitary Sewers and Lift Station in area north of Stevenson Creek. B. Letter from Mr. Owens with reference to the groins on the south end of Clearwater Beach. C. Report on Small Boat Marina. D. Application of Henry L. Marion for installation of trailer park facilities known as Twin Lakes Trailer Lodge, 2605 Gulf-to Bay. E. Zoning Board's report on zoning of Unit No.9, Skycrest Subdivision. F. Request of Albert P. Rogers with reference to Lots 1 and 16, Block C; Lots 1 and 16, Block D; Lot 1, Block E; Pinebrook Highland Subdivision. 6. Commission consideration of the new Plumbing Code. 7. Request of Eugene R. and Alfred C. Turner to admit Bonaire Hill subdivision #3 and the unplatted area lying north of Palmetto Street into the City limits of Clearwater. 8. Utility Improvements. 9. Lot mowing applications. 10. Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Adjournment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ..u.,......"": ..~, ....._~_. . ....... :"};;,r~l~l~v '. . , ' " ,"~ . ' . ':::, , . Clearwater, Florida 'i Ie ,. ,"t" I :,,'- :. ':?~~';~;;} ~;. t' :'-; .I':):~:::f:;'~' ; ,~.' ,'?-: ';~.'! :, i -.:' ..~' r ~~~:'~" - . . . . . , <J~',~.:;~_~ .!~. .,~." :(%~:H>.:';;:':,,,:;:', :.~.:.~ ~;:.-.~'.: :~ ::..~~'.t~.:.~:::;~ '~~.t.:.Jj~~~.~: '~~":'; ,:.~'~ .~'.~ ,';. .~ :~..<., :-- . ;', :, .... (. '" CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 1954 ,";"':'/:,,'...~ ,,' .1'~t~~i.~'f',1t.J .. '"r. \:" ,r ",' :.... "~I?- ........... . , ' ~ j . . i. , ., " ) /.~, ! ~ ~; ,"l- . :"0 ;l~ June 21, 1954 City Zoning & Planning Board City Hall Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: I request your consideration to the approval of the installation or additional trailer park facilities beginning at a point 100 feet South of the center line of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and extending 200 feet southward on that property known as the Twin Lakes Trailer Lodge, 2605 Gulf to Bay Blvd. legally described as follows: The West quarter (wk) of the Northwest quarter (m~t) of the Southeast quarter (SEt) of Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, and the West half (W~) of the Southeast quarter (SE~) of the Northeast quarter (NE~) of the Southwest quarter (sw!) of Section 18, Township 29, South, Ran~e 16 East, and the East half (El~ of the Southeast quarter (SEi{ of the Northeast quarter (NE4') of the Southvlest quarter (m'h;) of Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East. Sincerely, Isl Henry L. Marion Henry L. Marion ". ,:1' '. ,',". ! .',., ,>:i , i~~[i~~~~~, ' ~,:.',".,.,'~;:.~J;" ',' *{;[1~1 f~~i~ ~~}~ GEORGE W. SMITH Attorney at Law Clearwater, Flor1.da July 2, 1954 The Honorable Mayor and City Commission City or Clearwater, Florida PETITION FOR INCORPORATION WITHIN THE CITY Dear Sirs: EUGENE R. TURNER, SAf.ITVlYE E. TURNER, ALFRED C. TURNER and AMBER C. TURNER herewith respectfully represent that they are the owners and developers of that certain real estate located in Pinel1as County, Florida and described as BONAIR HILL SUBDIVISION NO.3, according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 19, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida and also of those unplatted lands contiguous thereto lying between the South line of said Subdivision and palmetbo street, oeing bounded on the West by Highland Avenue and on the East by BONAIR HILL SUBDIVISION. That all of said lands, both subdivided and unplatted, are not now included within the territorial limits of the City of Clearwater, but lie contiguous thereto and within the same County. That all said lands contain less than ten registered voters. That it is the desire of said owners and developers that all said lands, platted and unplatted, be included and incorporated within the City of Clearwater in the manner provided by Section 171.04 Fla. StatUes of 1953, or other applicable statute. You are therefore petitioned to include and incorporate said lands within the City of Clearwater as soon as the same may be legally accomplished. The undersigned is the Attorney for above named owners and is authorized to swear to this Petition as such in their behalf. Yours very truly, Isl Geo. W, Smith GEORGE W. SMITH STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF PINELLAS ) I, GEORGE W. SMITH, being duly sworn say that all the facts alleged in the above and foregoing Petition are true and correct and made with authority from and on behalf of the owners named therein. /s/ Geo. W. Smith - Affiant G Sworn to and subsr1bed before me the day and year first set out above. ~ ~B( r.1ary r~. Jameson o ary Pu.b11c - - - - - - - - - - ',', - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ..., "'.' . , ". , . ... ':..~ ~":':,1~::.': :',',:1: .:L ::::".,. .::~"..:. . . . ",' ...~. ;~~:'. 'f"" .<~' ~ ..... ''.J"...." '_"; Of_l. ','t. ....,: ","tt. CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 1954 . . . ~!4~..~~~t~~t~.. ~;~~1:~: {'. d..L ""f '''/' .,f.,,,t,. ~{1~:~~jl~~, I" ",' ^' ',,'l' ,.. .. ('.":',::Nf*111 i ~,:' '.\;'~~';::~l. t: I"'" I ' . '.~ ',' ,. I I I RES 0 L UTI 0 N WHEREAS: :l.t 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 (lO) days notice and failure or the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the cost thereof against ~he 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 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 of the City of Clearwater, as amended. Owner As gfven on attached list. Property 36 appITcations I I ,"...., , '. .... .~'::<~ 'i~:~ \.:.- , 'iiw~~:, ; PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 6th day of July , A.D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G. Hingo City Auaitor and Clerk RES 0 L UTI 0 N vffiEREAS, THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida deems it advisable and 1n the best interest of the people of the City of Clearwater, Florida to close and vacate the following portion of the following street, to-wit: The ~mST Tv~NTY (20)FEET of LOTS NINE(9) and TEN (10), Block E, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book l}l) pages 55 to 59, inclusive, of the public records or Pinellas County, Florida. AND \~{EREASJ the above described portion of Missouri Avenue has never been opened to public use, has never been paved, and WHEREAS, the above described portion of Missouri Avenue is not necessary to afford ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, Florida, 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, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: That the above portion of Missouri Avenue be and the same is hereby closed and is hereby released from public use by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the property formerly 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 6th day of July, A.D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /3/ R.G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida deems it advisable and in the best interest of the people of the City of Clearwater, F1orida, to close and vacate the following portion of the following street, to-wit: The WEST TEN FEET (101) of that part of Lincoln Avenue lying between Cleveland Street and Park Street in the City of Clearwater as shown in the plat of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, Pages 55 to 59, inclusive, of the publiC records of Pinellas County, Florida. AND WHEREAS, the above described portion of Lincoln Avenue has never been opened to public use, has never been paved, and no adjoining or abutting ~., .....-.~~ -'N Yf~~tt~:lli.~~,'{l'~l~:~i\'S;~:t~:;/,;.,';:L;'~."':::!:L:\::L.",. ". ........... " ',-' ,. "." . .f ,., - ,<..~ , ." ~".""..,. ,," "..; ..,', , .i .., ,,: .I property has been assessed ~or any improvements of said portion of said street, and WHEREAS~ the above described portion of Lincoln Avenue is not necessary to afford ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, Florida, 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, Florida in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: That the above portion of Lincoln Avenue be and the same is hereby closed and is hereby released from public use by the C:tty of Clear,'/ater, Florida, and the property formerly embraced by said ntreet shall revert, by operation of law, to the present owners of adjoining property and their successors in title. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July A. D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner f' [, '. i: , f i.: ~ r r [ ~ ,,',j' " .., i. Attest: /s/ H. G. Wingo Cit~ Auditor and Clerk . . . .1.1.....: RES 0 L UTI 0 N fil~;!ifl~: ; .....I,.\.,,t'~. lif~~i, : ~t. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City' of Clearwater, Florida, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the people of the City of Clearwater, Florida, to close and vacate the following streets and alleys, to-wit: North Bay Avenue, Union street, state Street .and all alleys shown in the plat of Causeway Business District according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 20, page 7 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, and as shown in a replat of part of Causeway Business District according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 20, page 54 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. vffiEREAS, the above described North Bay Avenue, Union Avenue, state Street and all alleys sho\tn in the plat of Causeway Business District, plat book 20, page 7, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, and as shown in a replat of part of Causeway Business District, plat book 20, page 54 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, have never been opened to public use, have never been paved and no adjOining or abutting property has been assessed for any improvements of said portion of said streets and alleys, and WHEREAS, the above described streets and alleys are not necessary to afford ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the closing of said streets and alleys does not and will not jeopardize or inf~inge the rights or privileges of any person or persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session dul~ and regularly assembled as follows: That North Bay Avenue, Union Avenue, State Street and all alleys hereinabove described be and the same are hereby closed and are hereby released from public use by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the property formerly embraced by said streets and alleys shall revert, by operation of law, to the present owners of adjoining property and their successors in title. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, A. D. 1954. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: (s/ H. G, Wingo City Auditor and Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RES 0 L UTI 0 N WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has agreed to sell the following described property for commercial develop~ment: A part of Lot Six (6) of Edward Mills Subdivision, according to the map of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book Nine (9) on page Thirty-Six (36) of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; and a part of Lot 8 of Terrace Place, accordin~ to the plat of this subdivision recorded in Plat Book Three (3) on page Fifteen (15) of said records; together with an area of filled land adjacent to both lots; the whole of which is described as: ::.", . " ~.........\ ~-_'~"'~>i"''''''''~ .,. - -- ......- - _... "-'.\' :.. .....,. 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"<'l:""-"'-" ,'~'t!'!f~ :! ~S~ Beginning at the Southeast corner of Baid Lot Six (6), and running thence West along its South boundary, and a Westerly extension of this boundary, Four Hundred (400) feetj thence North parallel to the East boundary of said Lot 6 and a Northerly extension of this boundary, One Hundred and Thirty (130) feetj thence East parallel to said extended South boundary, and said South boundary, Four Hundred (400) feet to the extended East boundary of said Lot 6; thence South along this extension and said East boundary, One Hundred and Thirty (130) feet to the point of beginning, and WHEREAS, upon construction of a commercial development on the above described property there will be need for an easement to furnish said commercial development with utilitles and to afford ingress to and egress from the rear of said commercial development, and WHEREAS, it is to the best interests of the public that said easement be dedicated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That there is hereby dedicated an easement over and upon the follOWing described property in the City of Clearwater, Florida, to-wit: Starting at the Northeast corner of the tract hereinbefore described for a point of beginning, run thence Westerly along the North boundary of said tract Four Hundred (400) feet to the Northwest corner of said tract; run thence North along a Northerly extension of the West boundary of said tract Eighteen (l8) feet; run thence Easterly parallel to the North boundary of said tract Four Hundred (400) feet to a Northerly extension of the East boundary of said tractj run thence Southerly along the Northerly extension of the East boundary of said tract Eighteen (18) feet to the point of beginning, said easement is for the purposes of laying, maintaining, operating, repairing and moving drainage) water, sewer, and~her pipes, power, telephone and other lines and other means of supplying utilities through and over said easement: Further for the purposes of providing a way of access to afford ingress to and egress from the rear of a building or buildings constructed on the first above described property. 2. All installations of utilities, pipes and lines over and upon said easement shall be subterranean and no structure or structures of any nature whatsoever shall be constructed nor allowed to remain above the surface of the ground within the easement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, A.D. 1951-~. /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ H.G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _. - - - - - - - - - - . '. ;, -'\, .' , .. . .'.",.., ........, ..111,1. _____ ~J~~~ .., I' :"'-r.1tt'j.'> ~ ;:tt:,..l~r~~.l.~f~'~' 1:";~~'I_!V!I".r~\:" I ,'~~~' I~~;~~~{:< ~. CITY COMMISS7:ON MEETIPTG auly 6, 1g54 The City Commission oi' the City of C].earwater met in Regular Session at City Hall, Tuesday, July 6, 195�, at 1:30 p.rn, with the f'o3lowing members present: Herbert M. Brown Jahn W. Bates Guy �,. Kennedy Jaek Rusaell Absent: W, E. Strang, Jr. Also present were: F, C. Middleton Chas, M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. MeClamma S, Lickton Mayor -Commi� s i�z�er Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commiss�oner City Man�.ger �ity Attarney Chief of Police City Engineer The meeiing was called to order by the Mayor. The invoca.tion was given by Reverend H. W. Blackburn of the First Me�lzodist Chureh. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of �;he Regular Meeting of June 21, 1954 and the Special Meetings of June 18, 23, 28, and 30, 1954 be approved ir� acaordance �+�i�h the copies furnished each member in writing subject to the a�proval of Comm3.ssioner Strang, Motion was seconded b� Commissioner Bates and carried unan.imously. The City Man�,ger announced that five bids were received for supplying apprAxima�ely 48Q0 lineal f`eet of 6" Mechanica7. 3oint Cast Iron Pipe as followsc Jas. B. Clow & Son Birmingham, Alabama Alabama Pipe Company Anniston, Alabama America.n Cast Iron Pipe Company Birminoham, �llabama Mc�,�ane Casv Tron Pipe Company Birmin�ham, Alabama U,S, Pipe & Fdry, Birmingha[�, A.labama Rail Deliverg Truck Delivery $1.725 foot $1,745 f'oot 1.72 1.7� 1.72 1.68 �� 1.74 �, �� 1,7� �� �� 1.75 „ n 1 7p ii ' It was moved by Commiasioner Ba�es that the bide be referred to the City Manager for tabulatian and his recommendatians at the next mee�Ging, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Manager opened bids for supplying tires, tubes, and retreads from tlae following firms : Gul� Oi1 Corp., Tampa Fure Oil Co., Clearwater 5tandard Oi1 Co., �learwater Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Akron, Qhio Bryan's Tyresolas, Clearwater Pinellas Tire and R.ubber, Clearwatex� Since several of the bidders had quoted prices on indiv3du�.l items, it was decided to dispense wi�h reading of the bids to save t3me; however, the i�3ayor infarmed �hose present that anyone wishir�g to do so TNould have the privile�e of inspectino all bids received. By consen� the bids were rE�ferred to the Ci�y Manager for tabulation and his recommendation at the ne�t meeting;, The City Manager announced that two bids had been received for dry cleanin�, pressing, alteration and repair of Police and F3re Department uniforins as Pollows: Sanitary Cleaners Hart Cleaners Clearu�ater Clearwater Section I- Dry Cleaning and Pressing Trousers 25¢ , �}2¢ Coats or Jackets 25� LE2¢ Wool Shirts 20¢ 35¢ Neckties 10¢ 10¢ Section II - Alterations To; Trouser Waist Trouser 7.ength Trouser seat Trouser thigl� Shirt Sleeve length Section I'tI - Small Repairs Rips in seams Mending Replace 73uttons T�fise. -x- 35¢ 35� 0 25¢ 0 0 50¢ 35¢ up to5i" - 35¢ over ]." - 55¢ 0 75¢ hour 0 0 � � � � CTTX COMMTSSION MEETING July v, 195� -2 - Sanitary Cleaners offered 10� discount for the City doing :ii;s own pick up and del3very, Tiart Cleaners did nat. Sanitary Cleaners also offered a cash discount oi 2°� for paymen�t of invo3.ces wi�hin 10 day5 of date c+f billing, Hart Cleaners did no�, By consent the bids were referred to the City Manager for tabulation and his recommendation. The City Manager announced that ten bids had been rece3ved for Comp�^ehensive Automobile L3ability �nsurance coveraoe for the City�s fleet in the amotznt of �100,000, $200,000 and ��,000. L. G. Abbett Coizdon Meek Zns . E_ D. Auryansen Co. Ear1 W. Day & Co. Mutual zns. Agency Bruce Taylor Ins. Go, Wedig Ins, Comgany yJorkman Company R. L. Rodgers & Co, Brotherton Ins, Aocy, General Accident F3re and Life Insurance Corporation Maryland Casualty Company znsuranee Company of Texas General Ins. Company of America,. Au�6 Owners Insurance Company of L�nsing, Michigan American Casualty Company Amer3can Fire and Casualty Go, Pennsylvania Thresherm�:n and Farmer Nlutual. Casualty Company Amer3can Automobile Insurance Co. St. Louis Dixie Fire & Casualty Co. Greer, Sauth Carolina $3.357.10 3�337.50 3, 676. g�t �+> 06�+. 09 3.�7�.�5 1� , 47'7 . 22 3,'778. '�7 3,535.91 3,�88.90 3 , 2�+9 . 02 By consent the bids were referred to the City Manager for 'tabula�ion and his recommendations for the next mee�ing. The Mayor announced a Pul�lic Hearing on the petition of Maas Bras., Inc. to permit business usag�: of property now zoned as public under the har�ship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The property being a tract 130' by ��00' lying on the narth si�e of Cleveland STreet. The C9.ty Attarney rea,d the request signed by Paul F. Randolph on behalf of Niaa� Bros., Inc, The Mayor inquired it' there were any objections from anyr.�:e in the audience and there were none, Having held this puolic hearing and havin� heard no valid objecEions, Commissioner Russell moved that this tract be changed from pUblic zoning to bu�iness zoning. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried ur.an:Lmously. The Mavror now announced a Public Hearing on the applieation of Dzr. Ralph Richards for a fifteen fbot setback from Drew Street on Lots 1 and 2 and 3, Block A, Hillcrest Subdivision, under the hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The City ALtorney read Mr, Richard�s request, and alsn the recom�nendation of the Zonir� Board which was thafi the application �o� a 15' setback be denied, but that � 20' setback be allowed from Drew Strzet, Having held this Pub1�c Hearing and having hAard no sufficient �eason for granting this request, Commissioner Kenned3� moved that the recammendation of the 2oning Board be susta3ned that the application oe den3ed as Lo a 15' setback, but that a 20' setback be permitted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The I�fa,yor announced the Public Hearing on the request of Guss 4+Iilder for a setback of 22' from �ones Street on Lot 17, Block A, Plaza Park S��bdivisian (907 Jones Street) under the hardship provision of the Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney read Mr. 1�Jzlder's request in which Mr, u7il.der �tated that the otvners of lozs adjoining this lot had been contacted and that they had expressed themsslves as being agreeable to a 22' setback. The City Attorney a].so read the recommendat3an from the Zonin� Board which uras that the request be approved, The Mayor inquired if there were any objections from anyone 3n the audience and there were n�ne. Havino held this public hearing and having heard no valid objections, Commis�ioner Russell moved tha� the request oi Guss Udild�r for a 22-' setback on Lo� 17, Block A, Plaza Park Subdivision be granted. Prlotion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. The City Engineer asked that he be instructed as to the method to be used for sgreading the assessments for sanitary se*rrers and the lift statlon in the area immediately north of Stevenson Creek. He stated that the entire cost of the project was $39,g86.39 of which tYie City could justifiably absorb �28,559.10 ��rhich covered the lift sta�ion and force main, 15 manholes, 405' of 6" sewer,� 25gc�� of 8" seurer and all (54�) c� �" cast iron pipe, and 50' of 12" casing. This nethod will result in the assessment cost of $3,02 plus per front foot ag�.in�t the benefit�ing property. Commissioner Bates moved that the assessment plan be approved as submitted, Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commiss3.oner Bates moved that ar�y other areas connecting to �his sewer line in �he future pa�r their pxo iata share of the cost of the trunk line on the same basis as the present assessment. Motlon vtas seconded bf Commiss�oner Russell and carried unan�.mousl�*, The City Manager requested tha�G a�enda item 5 B, a letter from Mr. Owens in refersnce to the groins on the south end of Clearwater Beach be det'erred as the latter �as not available a� this time, Tne City At�orney presented a revised 7�ease Agreement between bhe owners of the Small Boat Marina, Mr. Simon Marks and Mr. Stevrart Golding, and Frank Photiadis and Peter Moungridis, providing thaE no sale of alcoholic bevera�es, or of box l�nches, or dairy products f'or. the consumption off t�e premises be a�.loUred on .1� `�' �i CITY COJ+'iM2SSIPN t9EET2NG .Tulf 6, 195�4 -3 - the premises. It +Nas stated that anf �ign erected vrould have to be in confarmance with the Ciby+s sign ordinar.ce and would not contain any words indica�ing the sale of alcoholic beverage,� on the pre�nises. Commissioner Bates moved that the revised lease be approved and �hat the proper officials be authorized �o sigr: it. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Itennedy and carried txnanimously. Re�.at�.ve to the application of Henry L. Marion for i.nstallation of trailer park facilities at Twin Lakes Tnailer Lodge, 2505 G�.1f to-Bay Boulevarr3, the Gity Manager reported that proper fac313.ties h�.ve been install.ed a.nd that ."the projeat has been approved by the State Hoard oi Health. He s�ated further �hat the Zoning Board had recommersderi i'ts approval. Commissioner Bates move� that the app].icat�on of Henry L. Marion for the installation of tra�ler park facilities a� 260� Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be apnroved as recommende� by �he Zoning Board. Motion vras aeconded by Comm3ssioner. Kennedy and carr3.ed unanimously. The Cits Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation for the zoning of Skycrest Unit iQo, 9 which mat�er had been referred back to the Zonin; Board �ay the Commiss3.on for �eview. The Board fel� that the recommendation of Jun� � was �roperly made: as it is not sound zoning to zone one strip R--2 �n the center of an R-1 area, the recemmendation of June � G1as that six-lot space on Dr�ewBtreet be zoned as business, and Block � and B of Unit g should be zoned as R-4, all other lots in this subdivision, namely B1ock C, D, E, F, G, H, T, J, oe zoned as R 1, The only ob�ector was Mr. E. M. Sanford who was not present. Mrs. S. M. Seraphinr owner of two lots in Elock F, in Unit 9, v�ras present and stated that sh.e had no ob,Jection to the R-1 zoning. Commissioner Bates moved the acceptance of the Zoning Board's recommer�dat�on for the zoning of Skyc�est Unit 9 5ubdiv�s ion, Motion was �econded hy Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously, The City Attorney �ead a letter addressed to the Zoning Board by Albert P, Ro�ers, V�ce President of Adro,Inc, relative to Pinebrook Highlands Subdivision, Lots 1 and lo', Block B, Lot 1 and 16, Block C, and Lot 1, Block D. He s�ated that these lots fronted on a draina�e ditch and that to constract a street on top oi the drainage di�ch vrould be prohibitive and impractical and for that reason the lots sho.uld not be considered as corner lotG and be required to have a 25' se�'hack from�he platted street. The letter requested an exceptior_ to ihe Zonir_o Ordinance to permit a 10' setbaak on these lots from thA street platted as Rollen Ftoad. The City Attorney read the Zoning Board's recommendation whieh stated that in the opi,nion of the Board this matter did not constitute a hardship since the lota rrrere of suff3c3ent ;a�d+h to allotiv a building to be built in conformity= with the present zoning law. Commissioner Bates moved that the request be denied in accordance with recommendatian from tY?e Zoning Board. Motion �,,ras seconded by Gommissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Ci,ty Attorne�T presented a Resolution whicl-iFvould require thirty-six property oumers to clean their lats of weeds, trash, and underbrush. Commissioner Russell moved that the Resolution be adopted. Mo'cion was Seconded by Cornmissioner B�tes and carried unanimously. The City Manager repor�ed that the size of the mo�or in �he booster pumF in the maiiz going to Clearurater Beach had been changect so as to increase its capacity from 800 gallons to 1200 gallens per minute; that possibly this capacity could be increased to 1300 gallons per minute by installing a cut-in to i,he 8" main located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue at the Beach,^,omber Restaurant. He estimated the cost of this cu'c-in at apnroximately $1500.00. Commissioner Bates moved that the Comm3ssion approve the installation recommended by the City Manager at a cost no� ta exceed �1500.00. AZotion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a petition for incorporation within the City limits o� Bonaire Hill Subdivision No. 3 and also those unplatted lands contiguous thereto lying between the south 13ne of said subdivision and Palmetto Street, being bound on the west by Highland Avenue and on the east b,y Bonaire Hil1 Subdivision. submitted by George M, Smith, attorney on behalf of Eugene R, and Alfred C. Turner, Reference was made to a letter from William E. Aunn. Sanitary Engineer, �o the City Manager in which it was stated that the area was unsuitable for septic tank installation as a meansof sewage disposal ar_d it tvas recommended tha� sanitary sewers be installed 2n the subdivision and connected to the sanitary sewer s�stem owned and opexated by the City of Clearwate�. Mr. Eugene R. Turner stated that i� was his impression that 30' of right-of-way for Palmetto Street dedicated by precTious subdivision plat had not been vacated, that i�' it developed that it had been vacated the5= would give the Gity a deed to the 30' for th2 north h�lf of Palmetto Street. Commissior�er Bates moved that the request of Eu.�ene and Alfred Turner to accegt I3onaire Hil1 Subdivision I3o. 3 and the unplatted area in the City limits be granted, Motion was seconded by Gomm3.ssioner Ruasell and carried unan3mously, The City Manager stated that he will have an sstimate prepared on the cast of sanitary sewer system for this area. Mr, C. L. Darling addr�ssed the Commission stating that he was unable to be presen't earlier during the meeting when the assessment for sanitary sewer for the area north of Stevensan Creel� had Ueen d3.scussed. He said tnai he actuall�r had only ona lot f'ronting on the sewer main and he did not feel there would be an�r justif�cation fo� his having to pa;� ior two ].ots. T:�e City En;ineer stated �hat both lots would be served by the setver. The Citf Mana�ei said that he would urork out an ad,justment of th�s cost prior to the spreadin� af th� assessment. i:' CITY COMMISSION IvlEETING J'uly �, 195� �4 - mhe City Attorney stated that the Plumb9.ng Ordinance had not been advertised; he also stated tha�G no major changes had been m�de in the Ordinance. He distributed cop�es to each member o#' the Commission for study. It was agree�' by unanimous consent that the Qrdinanee would be considered for :Lts �Ghiid and final reading at the next regular meeting of the Gommiss3on. The City Attorney suggested that a motion Ue passed to author3.ze the advertising t'or sale oi the �y�FQ0,000 in Baseball Stadium Revez?ue Ce�tificates. Commissioner Russell tr.oved that the Commission authoxize �he advertising for sal� of the Baseball Revenue Certiiicates subject to the Supreme Court�s approva]. of the issue, at 2 p.m., �'uly 20, 1�354 at Ci�y Ha11. Motion wa5 seconded by Commissi.onex Bates and carried unanimously. The City A�torney presented for the consideration of the Commission a fee simple deed from tY:e City of Clearwater to R. A. Center and 1�9ildred H. Center conveying the west 20' of i,�ts 9 and 10, Bloclt E, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision. He stated that the deed contained the provision that the prope�tST was bein� convey�d subject to any outstanding assessments or future assessments for street im�rovement. I3e stated thati the west 20' of these two lnts had be�n deeded to the Git� for right-�f-taray purposes and had never been used and is not needed for Missouri Avenue _right-of-way, Commissioner Bates moved bh�,t -�he proper officials ne authorized to execute the deed. Motion was seconded Uy Comm�ssioner ICennedy and carried unanimously. The City Att�rney now presented a Resolution whiclz would vacate that portion oi the Missouri Avenue right-of way described as tihe west 20" of Lots g and 10, Bioek E, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision. Gommissioner Kennedy moved that the Resolution vacating the vtest 20' of Lots 9 and 10, Blocl� E, Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision be adopted �nd the prop�r officials be authorized to �xecut� the Res4lution. Motion ivas seconded by Commissioner Bates and ca�rizd unanimously. The City Attorney presented a R�selution which would �acate the west 20' oi that part of Lincoln Av�nue lying between Cleveland Street and Park Street in the Ci�y of Clearwater. He stated that this is the same 10' which the City recently conveyed to Dr.. R. H. Center by a desd of correction and this Re�olution 3s needed to romplete the clear�ng of ti�le, Commissioner Bates moved tne adoption of the Resolution abandoning and vaca�ing th� west 10' of the previously descrilaed property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. TIZe City Attorn�y presented a Resolution which would vacate Lhe follotvin� streets and alleys, to �vii�: "North Ba�r Avenue, Union Avenue> State Street and a11 alleys shot�rn in tlze plat of C^usea�ay Business District according to the map or plat thereof �.s recorded in the plat book 20, page 7 oi the public iecor�s of Pinellas County, F`lorida, and as shown in a replat of par�t oi Causetvay Business Distirict according to the map or plat thereof as rec�rded in plat baok 20, pa�e 5� of the publ3c records of Pinellas County, Florida," It was moved by Commissioner Kennedy �hat the Resolut�.on vaca'ting streets ar.d alleys in Causeway Bus�ne�s District be adopted. Niotion was seconded by Gommissioner Russell and carried unanimousJ.y. The Gity Attorney presented a Resolution ior the Commission�s consideration urhich would create an easement in �he rear of the property being sold to P�1aas Brothers, Inc, described as follotivs: "Starting at the Northeast carr.er of the tract hereinbei'ore described for a point of beginnin run thence Westerly alono the North b�undary of s2id tract Four Hundred �400j feet to the N'orthwest �orner of said tracz� run the�ce North along a Northerly extension of the YJest boundary oi said tract Eighteen (1.$) feet; run thence Easterl�r parallel to ihe ATorth baundary of said tract Fous Hundred (400) feet to a Northerly extensien of tr�e East boundary of said '.;ract� run �hence Southerly along the Northerly extenslon of the East bounda-ry o�' said trac� �ighteen (18) feet to the po:Lnt of beginning," Motiar by Commissioner Russell for an easement �f lc3' for ati7.ity lines �his beir.� on �he west side of the �00' purchased by said party. Motion w'as secor_ded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Theze bein� no further business to come beiore the Board, the m��ting Utas adjourned at �-:�2 p,m. Abtest: . y u. r an erTi{ ._'�.. � � �� ML� ayor-Lomr is, n�' ei�-" CITY COMMISSION MEETZNG �7uly 6, 1954 Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commiasioners: Jack Russell We E. Stran�, Jr. John W. Bates Guy L� Kennedy �entlemen: The City Commission vrill meet in Regular Session at the City Ha11 Auditorium on Tuesday, �7uly 6, 1954 for the pu�pose oi discussing the items listed on the attacl:cd a�enda, Meeting time will be at 1;30 p.m. Very truly yours, /�/ F. C. Middleton F. C, Middleton City Manager FCM:1 AgPnda - City Commission Meeting of July 6, 1954 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 p.m. l. Invocation, Reverend H, W, Blackburn, First Methodist Ghur�ch. 2. Approving of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Sune 21, 1.954 and the Special Meetings of June 38, 23, 28, and 30, 1g5�+. 3. Opening of bias for: A, 3 Cars 6" Mechan3.ca1 Joint, Cast Iron Waier Pipe, �, Tires, tubes and retreads fo.r City vehicles next 12 months. G. Dry Cleanjng far Police and �ire Department for next 12 months. D. Automobile Com,�rehensiv�e Lia�ility and Property Damage Insur2nce_ 4, Public Hearings: A. Request of Maas Brothers, Inc., to permi� business usage of a tract of land in Causeway Bus�.ness District now designated as Public Zoning. B. On the application of Ralph Richards fox a fifteen foot setback from Drew Street on Lots 1, 2, and 3, of B1ock A, Hillcrest Subdivision (at the Nor�heast corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Drew St;.•e�t), C. Request of Guss Wilder for a setback o� twenty-two feet from Jones Street on Lo� 17, Elock A, Plaza Park Subd�.vision (907 Jones Street). 5. Commission consideration of: A. Method of assessing Sanitary Sewers and Lift Station in area north of Stevenson Gi:eek. B. Letter from Mr. Owens with reference to the groins on �he south end of Clearwa'cer Beach. C. Report on Small Boat Marina. D, Application of Henry L. Ma—�an for installation of trailer park facilities known as Twin Lakea Trai,ler Lodge, 2605 Gulf-to Bay. E, Zonir� Board's report on zoning of Unit No, g, Skycrest Subdivision. F. Request o� Albert P. Rogers with reference to I�ots 1 and 15, B1ock C; Zots 1 and 16, Block D; Lot ]., I31ock E; Pinebrook Highland 5ubdivision. 5. Commission consideration of the new Plumbing Code. 7. Reqtzest oi Eu�ene R. and Alfred C. Turner to admit Bonaire Hil]. subdivisior� #3 and the unplatted area lying nortk� of Palmetto Street into the City limits of C1eaz�wa�ter, 8. Utility ImprovemenLs. g. Lot mowing applica�iona, 10. Any item not an the agenda will be considered vrith the consent of the Commission. Adjournment �sj � �: � CITY COMMISSION MEETING Ju1y 6, 195� ' Cle�.rwater, Florida June 21, 1.954 City Zoning & Planning Board City Hall Glearwater, Florida Gentlem�n: I request your cons3deration to the approval of the installation of additional trailer park facilities beginning at a poin� 100 feet South of the center line of Gulf to Bay Blvd. and exten�ing 200 feet soutl�wa�•q on that proper�y laiown as the TTrrin Lakes Trailer I�odge, 2G�5 Gulf to Bay Blvd. legally described as folloi+rs; The West quarter (W,�-�) of the Northwest quartPr (IV����-,) of the Southeast quarter (SE,i-,) of Secti,on 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, and the t�lest half (W2) of the Southeast quarter SE'- of the Northeast quarter (NEu) of fihe Southwest quarter �SWu� of Section 18, Township 2g, South, Ran e 16 E�.at, and the East half E�� of the Southeast quarter (SE,-��� ot' the Northeast q�arter �NE�) of the Southwest quarter (NWu) o£ Section 18, Tovmship 29 South, Range 16 East, Sincerel;�, �s/ Henry L, Marion Henry L. P�arion GEORGE Pd, SMITH Attorney at La�v Glearwater, Flor3da Jc�1y 2, 195�+ The Honorable Mayor and City Gommission City of Clearwater, Florida PFTITION FOR INCORPORATION WITHIN THE CITY Dear Sirs: EUGENE R, TURNER, SAMMYE E, TURIJER, ALFRED C. TURNER and AMBER C. TURNER herewith reLPectfully represent that they are the owners and develo�exs of that certain real estate located in Pinellas County, Florida and described as BONAIR HILL SUBDIV:ISION N0, 3, according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book 34, paoe 19, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida and also of those unplatted lands contiguous thereto lying between the South line of said Sub ivision an Pa me o ree , eing o�uncl'ed on the West by Highland Avenue and on the East by BONAIR HILL SUBDIVISION. That all of sai� lands, both subdivided and unplatted, are not now included within the territorial limits of the Ci�y of Clearwater, but lie contiguous therero and with�?.n che same County. That all said lands contain less than ten registered voters, Tha� it is the desire of said owners and developers that all said 1ar.da, platted and unplatted, be included and incorporated within the City of Clearwatcr in the manner provided by Section 171,D4 Fla. Stat�fes of. 1953, or other applicable Statu�e. You are therefore petitioned to include and incorporate said lands within the City of CZearv�ater as soon as the same may be legally accomplished, The undersigned is the Attornef for above named owners and is authorized to swear to this Petition as such in their behalf. Yours very truly, ls/ Ge�, W. Smith GE�RGE W. SMITH STATE OF r'LORIDA COUNTY OF PINFLLAS � I, GEORGE W. SMITH, beir.g duly surorn say that all the facts alleged in zhe above and foregoir�g Petition are true and correct and made with authority from and on behalf of the owners named therein. /s/ Geo. W. Smi�h Sworn to and subsribed before me the da and �n F y year first Qet out above. ls/ Mary M. Jameson —A o ary P tz �— .�s � CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 6, 1954 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, th.at the property described below should be cleaned of taeeds, grass and / or underbrush, and that after teri (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the cost thereof again�'c the respec�ive property. idOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV�D lay the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the follovring described property, situate in said City, aha11 be cleaned oi' weeda, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners tY:ereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said notice, the City shall perform suc1: �leaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective propesties in accordance with Section 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. Owner Property As g�ven on attached yist. �� p l�cations PASSED AP1D ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 6th day of July , A,D, 195�+• �s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ATTEST: /s/ H. G, UJingo �ity Auc�itor and Clerk R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WI�REAS, TH� Qity Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida deems it advisable and in the best interest of the people af the City of Clearwater, Florida to close and vacate the following portj.on of the following street, to-jvit: The WEST TWENTY (20)FE�T of rOTS N.CNE(9) and TEN (10), Block E, Hibiscus Gardens 5ubdivision accordinF; to the map or plat thereof as recorded 3.n plat book 1�F, pages 55 to 59, inclusive, of the public records of Pinellas Cou.nty, Florida. AjID WI�REAS, the above described poz•tion of Missouri Avenue h2s never been opened to public use, has never been p�.ved, and WHEREAS, the above described portion of Missouri Avenue is not necessar5r to ai'ford ingress and egress to and from any propertST in the City of Clearwater, Florida, and �he closing oi said street between tY?e said points does not and will not jeopardize or infringe the rights or privileges of any person or persons. NOid, THEFiEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: That the above portion of Niissouri Avenue be and the same is hereby closed and is hereby released from public use by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the property f'orttierly embraced by said street shall revert, by operation of` law, to the present otyners of adjoining property and their successors in title. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, A,D, 1954. ls� Herbea°t M. Bro•,an MaS=or-Commissioner Attest: ,�l H.G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida deems it advisab7.e and in the best interest of ihe people of the Cify of ClearwatEr, Florida, to close and vacate the following portion of the fo3lowing street, to-wit: The WEST TEN REET (10') of that part cf Lincoln Avenue lying between Cleveland Street and Park Street in the City of Clearwater as shown in the plat of Hibiscus Gardens Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, Pages 55 to 59� incl.usive, oi' the public records of Pinellas County, F].orida. AND WHEREAS, the above descri'bed portion of Lincoln Av�r�ue has never been opened to public use, has never been paved, and no adjoin,ing or abuttin; ss� ;. property has been assessed for any improvements of said por�tion of said street, and WI�REAS, the ahove described portion of Lincoln Avenue is not nec�ssary to afford ingress and egress to and from a.�y property in the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the closiilg of said street between tlle said points does no� and ' will not jeopardize or ia�fringe the rights or privileges of any person or persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of ClearNrater, Flarida in session duly and regularly assembl�d as followG: That the above portion of Lincoln Avenue be and the same is hereby clos�d and is hereby rele3sed from publ3c use by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the property formerly emlaraced by said street shall ievert, by ope�.^ation of law, to the present otvners of adjoining property and their successors in �itle. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July A, D. 195�+• �s� fIerbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: lsl H. G. Wingo Clty Auditor and Clerk R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the people of the Ci�y of Clearwater, Florida, to close and vacate the following streets and alleys, to-wit: North BaST A�Jenue, Union Street, State Street.and all alleys shown in the plat of C2uset�ray Business District accordin� to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 20, page 7 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, and as shown in a replat of part of Causeway Business District according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in plat book 20, page 54 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. UJHERFAS, the above described North Bay Avenue, Union Avenue, State Street and all alleys shown in the plat of Causeway Business District, plat book 20, page 7, of the public records of Pinellas Courity, Florid2, and as shown in a replat of part of Causeway Business District, plat book 20, page 54 of the publlc records of Pinellas Coarity, '+lorida, have never been opened to public use, have never been paved and no adjoining or abutting property has been assessed for any improvements of said portion of said streets and alleys, and WHEREAS, the above described streets and alleys are not necessary to afford ingress and egreas to and from any propert;,* in, the City of Clearwater, Florida, and •�he closing of said streets and alleys does not and will not jeopardize or infringe_the rights or privileges of any person or persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV�D by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: That North Bay Avenue, Union Avenue, State Street and all alleys hereinabove d�scribed be and the same are hereby closed and are hereby released from public use by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the property formerly embraced by said streets and alleys shall revert, by operation of law, to the present ov,rners of adjoining property and their successors in title. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, A. D, 1954. At�est: ,�sr H. G. Wingo City Auditor and Clerk lsl Herbert M, Brown Mayor-Commissioner R E S 0 L U T I 0 N ZatEiEREAS, the City of Clearwater has agreed to sell the following descr�ibed property for commerc;ial develop¢menz: A part of Lot Six (6) oi Edward NIills SubdiJision, accorc�in� to �he map of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book Tdine (9) on page Thirty-5ix (35) oi the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; and a part of Lot 8 of Terrace Place, accordin to the plat of this subdivision recarded in P1at Book Three (3� on �age Fifteen (15) of said records; to�ether vlith an area of filled land adjacent to both lots; the whole of which is deacribed as: Beginn�ng at the Southeast corner of said Lot Six (6), and running thence West along its South boundary, and a Westerly extension of this boundary, Four Hundred (400) ieet; thence Nor�h parallel to the East boundary oP said I,ot 6 and a Noxtherly extension of this baundary, One Hundred and Thirty (130) feet; •thence East parallel to said extended South boundary, and said South boundary, Four Hundred (40J) feet to the extend�d East boundary of sai8 Lot 6; thence South a1on�; this extension and said East boundary, One Hundred and Thirty (130) feet to the point of beginning, and WHEREAS, upon aonstruction of a commercial development on the above described propert3t therE will be need for an easement to furnish said commercial develaprrient with utilities and to afford ingress to and egress �'rom i;he rear of said commercial .aevelopment, and WI�REAS, �.t is to the best intex�ests of the public that said easement be dedicated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE Im RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That there is hereby dedicated an easement over and upon the follovrino described propertJ in the C3ty of Clear*rrater, rlorida, to-wit: Starting at the Northeast corner o£ the tract he-reinb�fore described for a point of beginning, run thence ti9esterly along the North boundary of said tract Four Hundred (400) feet to the Northwest corner of said tract; run �hence North along a Northerly extension of the Y1est boundary of said tract Eighteen (18) feet; run thence Easterly parallel to the North boundary of said tract �'our Hundred (400� ieet to a Northerly exten�ion of the East boundary of said traet; run thence Southerly along the Northerly , e�tension of the East boundary of said tract Eightesn (18) feet to the point of beginnir.+g, said easement is f�r the purposes of laying, maintaining, operating, repairing and moving drainage,water, sewer, and other pipes, power, telephona and other lines and other means of supplying utllities through and over s2.id easement: Further for the purposes of p-roviding a way of a�cess to afford in�ress to and egress from the rear of a building or buildings constructed or_ the fi,rst above described property. 2. Al1 installations of uti7.ities, pipes �nd lir_es ever and upon said easement shall be subterranean and no structure or structures of any nature whatsoever sha11 be constructed nor allowed to remain above the surface of tY:e ground within the easement. PASSED P.ND ADOPTED �his 6th day of July, A,D, 195�+. ls/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ H.G. Win�o City Auditor and Cler�c 55 �`�