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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at City
Hall, Monday, January 10, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Guy L. Kennedy
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Jack Russell
J. N. Bohannon
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Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClamma
S. Licktun
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
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City Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Mr. Howard Hartley introduced Mike
Skaroulis, who retrieved the Cross in the Ephiphany celebration at Tarpon Springs,
to the members of the Commission.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of A. K. Land Corporation
that the ten foot setback line be waived on the north side of Lots l?6, 47, and
90-g3, inclusive, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, to permit construction of an
addition to an existing building (Coronado Hotel). The City Attorney read the
request from the A. K. Land Corporation which explained that the owners planned to
construct a sidewalk along the entire north side of Lot 1, Block A, Columbia
Subdivision, and extend it southward on the east side in front of the hotel.
He also read the Zoning Board's recommendation which was that the request be denied
and that the Coronado Hotel be required to conform to the R-M setback (10 feet).
Commissioner Kennedy inquired if there was curb on Coronado and the extension of
Gulf View Boulevard and was informed that there was on Coronado but not on Gulf
View Boulevard. The Mayor inquired if there were any objections and there were
none. Commissioner Strang requested permission to refrain from voting as he was
the contractor for the work. Having held this Public Hearing and having heard no
valid objections, Commissioner Russell moved that the request of A. K. Land
Corporation that the 10 foot setback line be waived on the north side of Lots
46 and 1?7, Lots 90-93, inclusive, Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, and Lot 1,
Block A, Columbia Subdivision, to permit construction of an addition to an existing
building, be granted in accordance with the plans submitted subject to the definite
understanding that the proper sidewalk to meet the City specifications will be put
on that frontage and that proper curb will be installed where parts of the curb
are missing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. Upon the vote being
taken, Commissf oners Russell, Kennedy, Bohannon and Brown voted "Ayers. Commissioner
Strang did not vote. Motion carried.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 672 which would annex
property to be described as Unit 10 Skycrest and part of Oak Acres Unit 6.
Cornrnissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 672 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
??';( Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 672 be considered on its second
_;;?j reading by title only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded
?}?? by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read Ordinance
?.??,, 672 by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 672 be passed on its
r?'<I second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
'`:;?? carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a proposed lease or agreement with the Clearwater
Power Squadron and the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary which would permit the two
organitiatioi?s for a nominal fee to use the space in the Clearwater Marina west
of the hall on the second floor and also the open deck area on the second floor.
He stated that the agreement contained a thirty day cancellation clause and that
it was not assignable. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the lease be approved for
a period of three years and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. W. S. Wightman, attorney for Mr. Don
Simmons, requesting that the Commission consider his client's proposal to lease a
portion of the City property east of the Park Inn Restaurant for the building and
operation of a Drive-in restaurant. Mr. Ben Krentzman, representing Mr. Garrett
McKernan, stated that his client was also interested fn presenting a proposal on
the site and asked permission to be heard before a final decision. A letter xis
read from the Clearwater Beach Association protesting the granting of a lease to
Mr. Simmons and offering the services of its Planning Committee to work with the
Commission to discuss plans for this area. Commissioner Russell moved that this
request for a lease be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously.
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The City Manager requested approval of the payment of X300.00 annual dues
to the Florida League of Municipalities. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Cit 's membership in the Florida League of Municipalities be paid in the amount
of 300.00 and that the Mayor be authorized by the Commission to attend the meeting
in Jacksonville on January 29th and 30th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMb?ISSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
In regard to the sale of submerged land by the Internal Improvement Board
in Stevenson Creek adjacent to Lots 14 15 and 16, Avondale Subdivision, the C?ty
Attorney explained that Mr. Edward J. '?hede had originally bought the lots from
the City and had requested the City to grant rights to the additional submerged
land from his lot line out to the dredged channel so no one could build in front
of the lots. When it was found that the State had title to the submerged land,
Mr. Thede filed an application with the Internal Improvement Board to acquire
the land. The City Attorney asked if the City wished to object to the sale.
Curing the discussion, the Mayor suggested that it might be well for the City
to set a bulkhead line or seawall line for Stevenson Creek. By consent, it was
agreed that the Commissioners would check the site and the City Engineer was
instructed to give some study to a seawall line for Stevenson Creek.
Mr. Ben Krantzman, representin; some Carlouel property
Mr. Leo Butler was applying through the I.I. Board for five
land within the City limits lying just east of Carlouel Subs
informed by the City Attorney that the land in question was
Clearwater, Mr. Krantzman requested that the Commission ask
it to see where it actually lays.
owners, reported that
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the Engineer to plot
A letter was read from Chief of Police McClamma explaining that due to the
increast in the number of radio mobile units and one additional base station,
Mr. Blanks A. Everitt, radio engineer for the City and Count communication system,
was requesting that his contract with the City be increased 100.00 dollars per
month in order for him to pay an assistant. The City Manager and the Chief of
Police recommended that this increase be approved as an addendum to the contract.
During the discussion, the City Manager was instructed to increase the amounts
paid for radio service to Dunedin, Belleair and Largo proportionately. Commissioner
Kennedy moved that the City Manager's recommendation for revising the contract of
maintenance and operation of the police radio and equipment be a proved and adopted,
thereby changing the City's monthly expenditure from X212.50 to 312.50 per month,
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute the contract, Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a report from the Special Events Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce which recommended that the Florida Gulf Coast Art Center be
allocated X2,500.00. This matter was deferred from the last meeting because
Commissioner Russell was not present. Commissioner Russell stated that he was
opposed to the proposal since the organization was not within the City of
Clearwater and that the granting of such a request would establish a bad precedent;
also he thought there were deservin? orhanizations within the City which were in
need of financial assistance. By consent, it was agreed to investigate further
this recommendation of the Special Events Committee.
The City Manager reviewed the request of Mr. John Segelken to have the balance
of X1,453.00 remaining from the X5,353.00 he originally deposited on his refunding
contract with the City to cover extension of water lines to Pine Ridge Subdivision
outside the City. The Manager explained that there Mere still 23 vacant lots in
the subdivision. Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., attorney for Mr. Segelken, pointed out
that Mr. Segelken was required to pay for extendin; a six inch line to his
subdivision and other developers had been permitted to join the line without paying
anything for the main line. After some discussion, the Mayor instructed the Clerk
to search the records for the discussion at the time the contract was approved
and the original intention. By consent, the Commission agreed to this procedure.
The City Attorney requested permission to leave the meeting and Assistant
City Attorney B. J. Driver took his place.
The Mayor announced a Public hearing on the request of Florida Power Corpora-
tion to use Lots 1, 2 and 45, Drew Park Subdivision, as a parking lot and for the
storage of materials, the area being presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read
the request and also the recommendation of the Zoning Board which was that Florida
Power be permitted non-conforming usage of this property for parking and uncovered
storage until the next zoning referendum. Mr. Chas. W. Pease, Mr. Ralph M. Baldwin,
Mr. M. P. Conrad, Mr. W. E. Willey, Mrs. Hugh Highfield, Mrs. Margaret White and
Mrs. Ott Marquardt, affected property owners, objected to the granting of the
request as it would lower the valuation of their property and they thought it
would affect the desirability of their rental units. Mr. D. I. Aide, Florida
Power representative, addressed the Commission stating that under the new expansion
program they needed a place to store the transformers as the original space they
own is greatly overcrowded. He said Florida Power intends to pave and fence the
area under discussion. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that under
Section Y-A, Subsection 9, of the Zoning Ordinance, it was permissible to use
Lots 1, 2, and 45, Drew Park, as a private parking lot for the employees' cars.
Mr. Aide withdrew the application of the Florida Power Corporation stating that
they would transfer the employees cars to the new area and use the area presently
zoned ^M" for storage.
. ?;7? A letter was read from Mr. D. M. Emerson for Sanfo Park Homes, Inc., expressing
'r? willingness to cooperate in bringing Stevenson Heights Subdivision and adjoining
unplatted land into the City limits. There was some question as to how many
registered voters were residing in the area and the City Manager was instructed
to bring in a report and recommendation from the Legal Department. Commissioner
Russell moved that the letter from J. C. Emerson & Sons regarding Stevenson Heights
Subdivision be acknowledged; that Mr. Emerson b® informed the Commission is making
an immediate study of the matter; and that the City Attorney ba instructed to drag
up and bring to the next meeting an ordinance of intention to annex this subdivision
into the City limits. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
`; '? unanimously.
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January 10, 1955
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The Commission considered the request of Mr. J. T. McMullen on behalf of
Mr. E. W. Barger, Jr., owner of Lots 1 and 2, Bayside Rep1At, for a change in the
seawall line which would increase the size of the lots. Mr'. Barger stated that
the present size of the lots would permit them only to be used for parking purposes,
as they were not large enough to build on. The City Attorney read a letter from
Colonel Roland Birnn protFlsting the granting of the new seawall line if it would
change the R-1 zoning of the lots. Commissioner Russell recommended that the City
keep the seawall line which was set a yEar ago. Commissioner Russell moved that
the seawall line established about a year ago, in accordance with an agreement
between the City and Donald Beath relative to the construction of a concrete
seawall, be re-affirmed and established as the official seawall line for this
area. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Russell, reporting for the Committee investigating the removal
of R-1 restrictions from certain lots on North Fort Harrison Avenue in Navajo Park
Subdivision, recommended that the City not enter into the suit to remove restrictions
at this time, Mr. Alfred Marshall, attorney for Mr. J. A. Ogden, stated that they
had contacted a large number of affected property owners and that they had heard
no objections to the suit. Mr, Marshall stated further that if the City wished to
join in the suit as owner of a numl?;er of lots along North Fort Harrison Avenue
north of Calumet Street, there would be no exFense to the City. It appearing
that there is none or very little objection to the to the removal of the R-1
restrictions from certain lots on North Fort Harrison Avenue in Nava?o Park
Subdivision, Commissioner Strang moved that the City loin Mr. Ogden n the suit
to remove these deeded restrictions from certain lots on North Fort Harrison Avenue
in Navajo Park that are now presently zoned R M by the City Zoning Ordinance so
that it will conform with the City Zoning Law and that the firm of Marshall and
Rives will in addition to representing others in the area will also represent the
City of Clearwater at no cost to the City. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Manager estimated that the cost of installing a new concrete floor
in the Boy Scout Hut and constructing a sidewalk from the Boy Scout Hut to the
street would be approximately X1,400.00. Commissioner Strang suggested that the
matter be taken under advisement and held as an item for the new budget in July.
Commissioner Strang moved that the Commission tentatively approve this and take it
up at budget time and that the Manager acknowledge the request and advise them
of the action taken by the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented an application for a 10' x 40' billboard sign to
be erected on the southeast corner of U.S. 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard by Mr,
John Caldwell to advertise "Florida Aflame", He reported that the Zoning Board's
recommendation was that the request be denied. Commissioner Russell moved that the
request for billboard sign at the southeast corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and
U. S, 19 be denied in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation on the
basis that it conflicts with the present policy of the Commission on billboard
signs. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a proposed plat of Edenville Subdivision and a
letter from Mr. Alex D. Finch, attorney, requesting that the property be annexed
into the City. He reported that the developer, Mr. David Brown, had signed the
contracts in accordance with Ordinance 632. The City Attorney read a memo from
the City Clerk stating that three of the lots in that part of the subdivision
lying in the City limits belonged to parties other than Mr. Brown. The Mayor
stated that in order for the City to accept the subdivision, it would be necessary
for these other owners to sign the plat. The City Engineer said that the
property was not?adaptable far septic tanks and the City had no sanitary sewer lines
in the area but tho State Health Department had approved the use of a sand filter
bed, He stated that the subdivider said he would maintain the sand filter. The
The question arose as to what would happen relative to maintenance when the developer
had sold all of. the lots. By consent, it was agreed to request Mr. Brown to
attend the next meeting when the plat would again come up for consideration.
- The City Attorney read a letter from Messrs. Edwin Cunningham and Glenn Liles
for the Biltmare Construction Company requesting approval of a proposed restaurant
` in conjunction with the Shelby Plaza Motel at 1850 North Fort Harrison Avenue.
He also read the Zoning Board's recommendation which was t hat the request be
r granted as it conforms to the Board's conception of R-M zoning. The Commissioners
studied the proposed plans and noted that the restaurant would not be under the
A` main roof but would be connected to the main building by an extension of the roof
W of the restaurant to the main building. Mr. Cunningham reported that he contacted
?, some of the neighboring property owners and had heard no objection to the proposed
°,? restaurant. He stated the restaurant would be approximately 20' by 40'. After some
?? discussion, the Commission agreed to inspect the premises and instruct the City
?? Attorney to prepare a legal interpretation of the zoning law in regard to this
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F' matter before the next meeting.
,??? Commissioner Strang left the meeting at 6:15 P.M. and Commissioner Russell
'?'??'.?`?? asked to be excused at 6:21 P.M.
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ry?».? ?;,?? The City Attorney presented a plat of Betty Lane Heights Second Addition and ':
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.'?`?;? read a letter from Mr. J. C. Shelton of Home Builders, Inc., requesting approval .r????.
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??? r??,?,,h of the plat and asking that the area be annexed to the City. The recommendation ??,
?k??."' "?;1' p?? of the Zoning hoard was that the subdivision be zoned R-1. The City Engine9r's ??,k:.
!; ?? "???????'?? recommendation was that the 20 foot drains a easement in Block A should be a pi d ?rr? ? s
???; ;??;° , ,;, storm sewer and the ditch should be covered. He pointed that there were no cur a '? r _,;
'???"??"?'? and no sued streets in the subdivision. Mr. Robert Hinson, re reaentin Hoare ?„t?':s
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?? ;?????,?,y?,'?,?,s Builders, addressed the Commission sayin that the company will close the ditch ?{????,
,? and install a storm sewer pipe, and put n the improvements required by the City.
,? }? ?s'?a Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting to allow the City '? ? r?
Y*?4- ?,;?;,?? ,, ;, Manager and City Bngineer to check further on desired improvements for the subdiri- ?`k?4?, ,
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???????°?'?????,?'?? ' ? suggesting that the name of the City park located on Seminole Street bo changed L,.
.????,,"t?ti"??l.F.' `t''? from Water Works Park to Seminole Park. The Mayor approved her recommendation and ? `?' ?
?,?? ? ?t,t t su ested also that some other name should be iven to Water Tank Park on the Beach. ,t?,,.
???j, ?,???t; r?, i The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution designating Seminole ,???,';,,
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?'`"???a??a:?,;,5a ?'.?:;; street lights on Edgewood Avenue. By consent, it was agreed that the letter from '??,` ?.
., _?d??,?''?1;?.?, Mr. Tench be acknowledged and referred to the Electrical Department for °+?
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?? ?u;?nfi?,'??A????'? damaged by lightning and recommended that a work order be approved in the amount
??? ????????????? of X1,300.00 to have it repaired, that amount to also include waterproofing. °,
???`?`?.?"?=?``?.?f? ;aw;; Commissioner Bohannon moved that the Cit Mara ergs recormnendation be a roved
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The City Attorney read a letter from l?r. Chester B. McMullen, Jr., on behalf
of the First National Bank, stating that the bank wishes to terminate and cancel
the escrow agreement relative to the re platting of Coachman Heights Subdivision
and return the deeds to the grantors. The letter stated that in view of the in-
effectual results of the agreement the bank would accept a fee of X100.00 in lieu
of the stipulated fee of $150.00 for acting as escrow agent. Commissioner
Kennedy moved that the First National Bank be released from the escrow agreement
as requested and that they be paid X100.00 for their services. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
• There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
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r;r=?????:?? Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
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??xu?;ty?,,`t'° , ?`? an exi i n ng on Lots 46 and 47 and Lots 90-93 inclusive, Lloyd-White-
?? ??,?rx, ? ,?,{?. Skinner Subdivision. This property was formerly zoned for business.
'' ''?":F?i?i=w'?s`.'r:! 2. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office:
>??;????;,??'.-+: ?!?`:" A. Ordinance X672, Annexation of Skycrest Unit #l0 and Lots in Oak Acres,
Unit 6
,?"' ????,wr a f ` B. Approval of lease with Coast Guard Auxiliary and Power Squadron
`?5,x?4? r;4,A ? , 'i,. 3. Commission's consideration of
?. '`??.?? A. Letter from W. S. Wightman regarding lease on City Property, Clearwater
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r.r`;L,>,:: ?.,'?; fi .,,`` B. Renewal of membership with Florida Leaugue of Municipalities for year
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'?W ;; ending December 31, 1955•
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;,,;;_?,,jY???Y',?;1;? Creek adjacent to Lots 14, 15 and 16, Avondale Sub.
;? `??? ??;?`' D. Change in contract with reference to maintenance and operation of
" ' ?`??? f ? j Police radio and equipment.
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a ti???- ak ?; ontract with John Segelken of Pineridge Subdivision.
??'?i ?' G. Letter from J. C. Emerson and Sons regarding Stevenson Heights
?, ,x a?g w ? +}? ? ? :, Subdivisian.
°?:;;?;;:{t'i?-??-Fy:r N,? ? H. Discussion of method of Assessment for Sanitary Sewers on South end of
?''>????r'??'''?'?'{??'?` Clearwater Beach.
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?°?'?'? ?"'`" ' ?"???? 3. Removal of R-1 Restrictions from certain Lots on N, Ft. Harrison
?t??`?' Avenue in Navaho Park Subdivision.
?? `;,?°?'?????na???; 4. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board:
?`"' ?,:?'?k A. Request for Billboard Sign at the southeast corner of Gulf to Bay Blvd.
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B. Request of Florida Power Corporation with reference to purchasing Lots 1
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?; ???`? r??y?;f' and 2, Drew Park Sub. (Vine Ave. , south of SAL Railroad for open storage
sar. ,?? 5 ?•?'??? ,?`; and parking. )
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???,,??,.? C. Request of Mr. D. Brown for Zoning of Edenville Subdivision.
..P `?.`'?? D. Request of Biltmore Const. Co. to build within the Shelby Plaza Motel,
' ?'??'?,?4;q 1$50 N. Ft. Harrison Ave., a restaurant.
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• ? 5• Utility Improvements.
?, 6. Any other item not on the agenda, will be considered with the consent of the
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Clearwater, Florida,
Jan. b, 1955
Dear Sirs:-
I believe I speak for many citizens of Clearwater when I offer the suggestion
that a different name be given to the now so called "Water Works Park." May I
nominate as a name for it, "Seminole Park"?
Both Indian and Spanish names seem particularly fitting to be used in Florida,
not only from an historical standpoint, but because they are usually so musical,
soft and pleasing.
' If this park ?rere called Seminole it would also be easy to locate since it is
bounded on its northern side all the way from N. Fort Harrison Avenue to the Bay
by Seminole Street.
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The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
The City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Re; Stevenson Heights
Gentlemen:
As the developers of Stevenson Heights Subdivision, we are aware that the
City Commission of the City of Clearwater has extended its utmost efforts to
all developers of property in and near the City to provide for orderly, attrac-
tive and progressive development of our City, We have greatly appreciated the
many courtesies and the cooperation that the City Commission has extended to
us in the handling of our many problems in developing Stevenson Heights Sub-
division.
Considering the fact that each development is peculiar unto itself in regard
to the problems that are encountered, it is to the credit of the City Commission
that development has proceeded in the exemplary fashion that it has.
This is to express to you our willingness to cooperate in every way toward
bringing Stevenson Heights Subdivision and adjoining unplatted land into the
City limits of the City of Clearwater, if that is the desire of the City
Commission, We will follow the suggestions of the City Commission in this
regard promptly and in the most cooperative manner.
This is further to manifest our desire to cooperate with the City in all
other aspects of the development of this property, We feel that we have
become a part of Clearwater, and it is our intention to continue to live and do
business in this area, and to further cooperate with you in every possible way.
Very truly yours,
SANFO PARK HOMES, INC.
By /s/ D. M. Emerson
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Honorable Mayor and City ?ommissianers
City of Clearwater
CiL•y Hall
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
In accordance with our understanding of the platting ordinance of the City of
Clearwater, we herewith present a proposed plat of Betty Lane Heights Addition
for your, approval. Also, we are attaching plat and agreement to install improve-
ments and etc., together with sewer agreement by and between the City of
Clearwater, Florida, and the undersigned corporation. It is our utmost intention
to develop the subdivision according to the highest improvement standards, Further,
it is our desire to cooperate with the city in every respect in order that the
subdivision will become a model for other developers.
We suggest that the city, either immediately, or at any time according to their
desires, annex the property in accordance with the tentative plat attached hereto,
or amendments that may be suggested.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Engineering and other
officials that we have discussed the details of this development with for their
understanding and very cooperative spirit.
Yours very truly,
HOME BUILDERS, ING.
/s/ J; C. Shelton
JCS:ls Executive Vice President
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To; F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: S. Lickton, City Engineer
Subject; Betty bane Heights Addition
The tentative plan for Betty Lane Heights First Addition, has been reviewed
by this office. The engineerts office feels that it is for the best interest
of the city that the 20 foot drainage easement as shown in Block A, should be a
piped storm sewer of sufficient size, and that the ditch should be entirely
covered.
The City has experienced difficulty in the past in the maintenance of open
drainage ditches.
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From: Mr. 0. H, ynderson, Sec°y. Zoning Baard
Subject: Betty Lane Heights
January ?, 1955
The Zoning Board recommends that the sut?diviaion Betty Lane Heights be zoned
R-1, single family dwellings only,
Attached hereto is original letter and agreement.
December 2, 1954
From: David Brown
To: Zoning "oard of the City of Clearwater and the City
Co?r?aission of the C;,ty of Clearwater.
Gentlemen:
We hereby request that this honorable `Coning Board will review the proposed
plat attached hereto, and after due consideration, recommend that it be zoned
R-1,
The proposed subdivision lies just south of Gulf-to-Hay Boulevard and
immediately adjacent to the corporation limits of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
as shown by the attached plat.
i?r, Brown has expressed his intentions of coming into the city and has made
application for approval, and has agreed to comply fully with Ordinance No. 632
covering such annexation.
Your kind consideration and cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
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Very truly yours,
/s/ Alex D. Finch.
Attorney for Applicant
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Fm m: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Secy. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Mr. D. Brown, (Finch & Mosley)
January 7, 1955
'l?he Zoning Hoard recommends that we accept R-1 Zoning for Edenville Subdivision.
Attached hereto is request and Edenville plat.
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Clearwater, Florida.
Gentlemen:
January 6, 1955
You may be aware of the fact that the Coronado Hotel, which is located on lots
46, k7, 90, 91, 92 and 93 of Lloyd-White-Skinner Subdivision, and lot 1, block "A"
of Columbia Subdivision, has recently been sold by Mr. and Mrs. Jones to the
A. K. Land Corporation, the stock of which is owned by Mr. Klein.
Formerly, until the last amendment to the City?s Zoning Ordinance, this property
was zoned as business, but according to the new map, for some unknown reason,
it has been zoned as R M. This was done in spite of the fact that the large
tract to the north is zoned as U-Z.
Some necessary improvements were contemplated at the time of?the sale and are
now in progress and, as a matter of fact, the contract has been let for the
expansion of the building. 'Phe new plans include the construction by the owner
of a side walk along the entire north side of lot 1 and extending southward in
front of the hotel, and this is to be done without cost to the city When the
sidewalk is constructed there will be a distance of 22 feet between the sidewalk
and the street pavement, and you are aware of the fact that the street is now
at a width that is sufficient for all future uses.
The owners are not desirous of asking that the property be re-zoned, but they
seek your permission to extend the building closer to the sidewalk on the north
side than the required ten foot set back.
"?•'' The owners state that there is no property to the north that could be offended,
that there is no property owner to the East that could in any wise be affected,
and that the owner to the West is quite agreeable to the change.
?'???''?° Unless action is taken by the Board tonight the construction will so greatly
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The Zoning board recommends that the Coronado Hotel conform to the RM setback rahich
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City Commission
City of Clearwater
Florida
Gentlemen:
November 16, 195
We understand that the City of Clearwater has been petitioned to grant a
lease to certain property located to the rear of the Park Inn on Clearwater Beach.
This property to be used for the purpose of erecting a Drive In Resturant.
We do not believe that this property should be used for this purpose, and
respectfully request that the City not ;rant this lease.
We believe that a close study of the leasing of any property in this area
should be made prior to granting of any type of lease to determine ita effect on
the parking and beautification improvement in the locality.
The Clearwater Beach Association offers the services of its planning committee
to work with the city to discuss plans for this area at any time.
Respectfully,
/s/ John K. Batstone
President
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,. Dear Sir;
January 4, 1955
Please be a dvised that effective October 1, 1953 the City of Clearwater and
the County of Pinellas entered into a contract with Mr. Blanks A. Everitt for the
installation and maintenance of all radio equipment owned and operated by the County
of Pinellas and City of Clearwater, at which time there was only one (1) base
station and forty-five (45) mobile units, at a contract price of Four hundred
paying 509?e 0425.00) dollars per month, with the County paying 50? and the City
Since October 1, 1853 there has been one (1) additional base station put
into operation, also the number of mobile units have been increased to sixty-four
(64), the city having a total of twenty-four (24.) mobile units and one base
station and the county Navin; thirty-two (32) mobile units and one base station,
and other cities having a total of eight ($) mobila units, with the possibility
of the city adding additional mobile units to the present radio system.
Due to the increase in number of units and one additional base station, it
has been necessary to employ apart-time assistant to efficiently maintain and keep
in operation all radio facilities, therefore it is suggested that the present
contract between the city of Clearwater and Mr. Blanks A. Everitt be revised and
an increase of One Hundred 0100.00) dollars per month be added to the salary of
Blanks A. Everitt, who has agreed to furnish a qualified assistant for three days
each week to assure the efficient maintenance and operation of all radio equipment.
The assistant will be Mr. Burrell C. Champ and will be paid by Mr. Everitt under
agreement between Mr. Champ and Mr. Everitt.
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Jan. 6, 1955
To The Mayor and
City Commissioners
Clearwater, Fla.
Gentlemen:
This is in reference to the proposal to change the seawall line, for the Sea
Captain Motel, on Bayside 1 subdivision on Clearwater Beach.
As a resident and home owner in this subdivision I protest such change unless
there is an understanding made of record that the lot so benefited will be used
for residential purposes only, as prescribed by current zoning, and covenant
among;praperty owners in the subdivision, and that no plea of its proximity to; the
motel, its limited access from the street and its position at the end of the
subdivision be considered to have its R-1 zoning changed.
Bayside 1 subdivision (Devon Drive) has suffered enough in the past, with the
renaming of part of First St. in an R-M area as "Devon Drive" and the recent
location of a sanitary sewer pumphouse at the triangle at the head of Devon Drive
proper, and I fear any possibility of encroachment upon its present status as a
desirable residential area.
Your attention is invited to the current use of Lot No. 1 in part as a
parking lot for tenants of the Sea Captain Motel.
This letter has been read and approved by the following owner-residents aP
the subdivision.
Martin J. Sheridan 191 Devon Drive
' James F. Pitman 152 Devon Drive
E. C. Marquardt 15? Devon Drive
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To: Mr. F. C, Middleton, City ;danager
From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Biltarore Const. Co. (Shelby Plaza)
It is recommended by the Zoning Board that the request for the proposed restaurant
be granted, for the reason that it conforms to the Board's conception of RM
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City Commission of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
January 6, 1955
We should like to submit for your tentative approval the plans and specifications
of our proposed restaurant which we would like to build in conjunction with the
Shelby Plata Mvtel, 150 North Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, Florida.
We feel that a structure of this type is definitely needed in that area of
Clearwater. The matter has been discussed with the motel owners and townspeople
adjacent to us and in the surrounding area without any signs of disapproval.
The general feeling has been, rather, that it would be an asset to our section
inasmuch as there aren't any facilities of this type available at present.
Preliminary approval has been secured from the State Hotel Commission, and the
State Road Department and we would like to have a favorable ruling from this body
so that it may be completed with our motel.
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BITY COivIl'/lISSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
The City Commission oi the Gity of Clearwater met in special session at City
Hall, Monday, January 10, 1955, at 1;30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
Guy L. Kenneciy
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Jack Russell
J, N. Bohannon
Also present were:
F. C. Middle�on
Chas. M. Phillips=
G. T. McGlamma
S. Lickton
;�tayor-Commissioner
C c,�cnis si oner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commission�r
City Manager
Jr. City Attorney
Chief of Police
Gity Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order. Mr. Iioward iiartley introduced Mike
Skaroulis, who retrieved th� Cross in the Ephiphany celebration at Tarpon Springs,
to the members of the Commissiono
The Nayor annouz�ced a Public Hearing on the request of A. K. Land Corporation
that the tan foot setback line be waived on the north side of Lots 1�6, 1�.7, and
90-93, inclusi�e, Lloyd Tnlhite-Skinner Subdivision, to permit construction of an
addition to an existing building (Coronado Hotel}. The City Attorney read the
request from th� A. K. Land Corgoratxon which explained that the owners planned to
construct a sidewalk along the entire north side of Lot 1, Block A, Columbia
Subdivision, and extena it southward on the east side in £ront of the hotel.
He also read the Zoning Boardts recouunendation which was that the request be denied
and that the Coronado Hotel be required to conform to the R-M setback (10 feet).
Commissioner Kennedy inquired i�'there was curb on Coronado anri the extension of
Gulf View Boulevard and w as informed that there was on Coronado but not on Gulf
View Boulevard, The Mayor inquired if there were any objections and there were
none. Commissioner Strano requested permission to refrain from voting as he was
the contractor for the work. Ha•ving held this Public Hearing and having heard no
valid objections, Gommiss�.aner Russal� �oved that t he request o� A. K. Land
Corporation that the 10 foot setback line be waived an the north side of L�ts
�.b and 1�7, Tats 9�-93, inclusive, Lloyd-White-Skir_ner Subdivision, and Lot 1,
Block A, Columbia Subdivision, to permit cAnstruction of an additian to an existing
building, be granted in accordance with tt�e plans submitted subject to the definite
understanding that the pr�per sidewalk to meet �he City speaifications �vill be put
on that frontage and that 2roper curb will be installed where parts of the curb
are missing. Motion was seconded by Commis�ioner Kennedy. Upon the vote neing
taken, Commissionars Russeil, Kennedy, Bohannon and Brown voted TMAyeTM. Commissioner
Strang did not vote. Motion carried.
The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 672 which would annex
property to be described as Unit 10 Skycrest and part of Oak Acres Unit E,
Gornmissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 672 be passed on its first reading.
Motion was seconded by Comma.ssior_er Kennedy and �a�ried unanimousl;�.
Commissiener Strano u�ved,that Qrdi�ance 672 be considered on iis secoad
reading by title only bq unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The Citp ALtorney read Qrdinance
6%2 by title only. Commissioner Russell moved that Ordinance 6'72 be passed on its
second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commisaioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a proposed lEase or agreement with the Clearw3ter
Power Squadron and the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiiiary which would permit the two
�rganizatioi►s for a nominal fee to use the space in the Clearwater P�arina west
of the hall on the second floor� ax�d also t�iz open deck area on the second floor.
He stated that the agreement contained a thirty day cancellation clause and that
it was not assignable. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the lease be approved for
a period of three years and that the proper o�ficials be authorized to execut� it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter fro�n Mr. W. S. 4Vightman, attorney for Mr. Don
Simmons, requesting that Lhe Comraisszon consider his clientTs proposal to lease a
portion of the City propertp east of the Park Inn Restaurant for the building and
operation of a Drive-in res�taurant. Mr. Ben Krentzman, representing Mr. Garrett
McKernan, stated that his client was also interes�Ged in presenting a proposal on
the site and asked permission to be heard before a final decision. A letter was
read from the Clearwater Beach Association protesting the granting of a lease to
Mr. Simmons and offering the services of its Planning Committee to work with the
Commission to discuss plans for this area. Commissioner Russell moved that this
request for a lease be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and
carried unanimously.
The City I�Ianager r equasted approval of the payment of �300.00 annual dues
to the Florida League of Municipalities. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Cit 's membership in the Florida League of Municipalities be paid in the amount
of �300.00 and that th� i�ayor be authorized by the Commission to attend the meeting
in Jacksonville on January 29th and ;Oth. Motion was seconded by Commissianer
Russell and carried unanimously.
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CITY GOi�'II��ffSSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
In regard to the sale of submerged land by the Internal Improvement Board
in Stevenson Creek adjacent to Lots 14, 15 and 16, Avondale Subdivision, the C�bq
Attorney explained that Mr. Edward J. Thede had uriginally bought the lots fr�m
the City and had requested the City �o grant rigl�ts to the additional submerged
land from his lot line out to the dredged channel so no one cauld build in front
of t�P lots. When it was found that the State had title to the submerged land,
Mr. T;ed� filed an application with the Internal. Improvement Board ta acquire
the lan:i. The City Attorney asked if the Gity wished to nbject to the sale.
Curing the discussion, the Mayor suggssted that it migh� be well for the City
to set a bulkhead Tine or �eawal� line for Stevenson Cresk. By consent, it was
agreed that tl�e Commissioners wc�uld check the site and the City Engineer was
instructed to give some study to a seawall line for Stevenson Qreek.
N[r. Ben Krentzman, represer,tinj some Carlouel property owners, reported that
Mr. Leo Butler was applying through the I.I. Board for five acres of subinerged
land within the City limits lying just east of Carlouel Subdivision. Upon being
informed by the City Attorney that the land in quest�on was outside the limits of
G�e�rwater, Mr. Krentzman requested that the Comraission ask the Engineer to plat
it to see where it actually lays.
A letter was read from Ghief of` Police McClamma explaining that due to the
increast in the number of radio mobile units and ons addi�ional base station,
Mr. Blanks A. Everitt, ra,dio engineer for the City and Count communication ��;�stem,
was requesting that his contrac� with the City be increased �100.00 �iollars per
month in order ior him to pay an assi�tant. The City Manager and the Chief of
Police recammended that this increase be approved as an addendum to the contract.
During the discussion, the City Manager was instructed to increase the amounts
paid for x-adio service to Dui�edin, Belleair and Largo praportionately. Gommissioner
Kennedy moved that the City Msnagez•ts recommendation for revisin� the contract of
maintenance and operation of the police radio and equipment be a praved and aaopted,
thereby changing the City's momthly expenditure from �212<50 to �312a50 per month,
and that the proper officials be authorized to execute the contract. Motion was
se�onded by Commiss3oner Strang and c�:rried unanimously.
The City At�orney read a report from tne Special Even�s Committ�e of the
Chamber of Commerce �vhich recommended that tlie Florida Gulf Coast Art Genter be
allocated �2,5'00.00. This matter was deferred from the last meeting because
Commissioner Rus�el�.�vas not presen�. Commissioner Russell stated that he was
opposed to the prvposal since the orgaaization was not �vi.thin the City of
Clearwater and that the granting of such a r�quest would establish a bad precedent;
also he thought ther� were deservin� organizations within the City which were in
naed o; iinancial assistance. By consent, it was agreed to investigate further
this recommendation o£ the Special Events Cammittee.
The City Nlanager reviewed the request of Nir. John Segalken to hane the balance
of ��,�+53.�0 remaining irom the �5,353.� hs original].y deposited on h3s refunding
contract with the City to covar extension of water lines to Pine Ridge 5ubdivision
outside the city. The Managex� explained that t here were still 23 vacant lots in
the subdivision. I�ir. H. H. Baskin, Sr., attorne� for Mr. Seoalken, pointed out
that Mr. Segelken was required to pay for extending a six inch line to his
subdivision and other develogers had been p�rmitted to join the line without �aying
anything for th� main line. A�ter some discussion, the Mayor instructed the Clerk
to search the records for the fliscussion at the time the contract was approved
and the original intention. Bq consent, the Comraission agreed to this procedure.
�'he City Attorney reques�ed permission to leave the meeting and Assistant
City Attorney B. J. I2river took hxs place.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Florida Power Corpora-
tion to use Lo�s 1, 2 and 45, Drew Park Subdivision, as a parkinu lot and for the
storage of materials, the area being presently zoned R-2. The Gity Attorney read
the request and also th�e recommendation of thQ Zoning Board which was that Florida
Power be permitted non-conforming usage of this propertq for parking and uncovered
starage until the next zoning referendum. Mr. Chas. W, Pease, Mr. Ralph M. Baldwin,
Mr. M. P. Conrad, Mr. W. E, Wi11sy, Pdrs. Hugh Highfield, Mrs. Margaret White and
Mrs. Ott tdax°quardt, affected property owners, objected to the granting of the
reque4t as it would lower the v�aluation of �heir proper�y and they though� at
would affect th� desirability o£ their rental units. Mr. D. Z. Aide, Florida
Power representative, addressed the Commission stating that under the new expansinn
program they needed a place to store thQ transfarmers as the original space th$y
own is greatly overcrowrled. He said Florida Power intends to pave and fence the
area under discussion. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that under
Section U-A, Subsection 9, of' the Zoning Ordinance, it was permissible to use
Zots l, 2, and 1+5, Drew Park, as a private parking lot fur the employees� cars.
Mr. Aide withdrew �he application of the Florida Power Corporation stating that
they would transfer the emp].oyees� cars �o the new area and use the area presentiv
zoned ttM" for stox�age.
A letter was read from Mr. D. M. Emerson for Sanfo Park Homes, Znc., expressing
willir_gness to cooperate in bringing Stevenson Heights 5ubdivision and adjoining
unplatted land into the City limits. There was some question as to how many
registered voters were residing in the area and th� City b'tanager was instruc�ed
to bring in a report and recommendation from the Legal Department. Commissioner
Russell moved that the letter from J. Co Emerson & Sofls r�gaiding Stevenson Heights
Subdivision be acknowledged; that Mr. Emerson be informed the Commission is making
an immediate study of the matter; and that the City Attorney be instructed to draro
up and bring to the next meeting an ordinance of inten�tion ta annex this subdivision
into the City limits. Motion wa� seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanirno usly,
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CITY" COMMISSIbi3 MEETIPIG
January 1Q, 1955
The CommisSion considered. tk�e request� of Mr. J. T� McMullen on behalf of
Mr. E, W. Barger, Jr., owner of Lots 1 and 2, Bayside Rsplat, for a change in thE
seawall line which would increase the size of the lots. Mr. Barger stated that
the present size of the lots would permit them only to be used for parking purposes,
as they were not large enough to build c�n. The City Attorney read a letter from
Colonel Roland Birnn pro�testing the gr�nting of the new seawall line if it would
change the R-1 zoning of` the lots. Commissioner Russell recemmended that the City
keep the seawall li:�e which was set a. year ago, Commissioner Russell :noved that
the seawall line established about a year ago, in accardance with ar_ agreement
between the City and Donald Beath relative to the canstruction of a concrete
seawall, be re-affirmed and establishe3 as the official sea�aall Iine for this
area. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Strang and carried unanimously.
('.ommissioner Russell, reparting f or the Cammittee investigating the re�noval
of R-1 restrictions from certain l�ts on North �'ort Harrison Avenu� in Navajo Paz°k
Subdivision, recommendecl that the City not enter into the suit to remove restrictions.
at this time, Mr. Alfred Marshall, attorney for Mr. J. A. Ogden, �tated that they
had contacted a large number of affected property owners and that they had heard
no objertions to the suit. Mr. M4rsIYa11 stated further that if the City wished to
join in the suit as owner of a numher of lots along North Fort Harrison Avenue
north af Calumet Street, there aou].d be no expense to the Ci�y, It appearing
that there is none or very little objection to tk�e te the removal og the R-1
restricti�ns from certain lots on North Fort� Harrison A�enue in Navajo Paxk
Subdivision, Commassioner Strang moved thaL• the City join Mr. Ogden in the suit
to remove �hese deeded reJtrictions from certain lots on North Fort Harrison Avenue
in Navajo Park that are now pz�esently zoned R-N by the City Zaning Ordinance so
that it will conform wit�. the City Zar_ing Law and that the fi.rm ai Marshall and
Rives will in addition tca representing others in the area wil�. also represent the
City of Clearwater at no cost to tne City. Motion was seconded by Commissianer
Kennedy and carried unanimously.
Th� City Manager estimated that the cost of installing a new concrete floor
in the Boy Scout Hut and constructing a sidewalk from the Boy Scout Hu� to the
street would be approximately �1n1�00.00. Comiuissioner Strang suggested that the
matter k�e taken under advisement and held as an item for the new budget in Jul,y,
Commissioner Strang moved that the Cammission ter_tatively agprove this and take it
up at budget time and that the Manager acknowledge the request and advise them
of the �tion taken by the Commission. �fotion was seconded by Corc�issioner Russell
and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presen�ed an application f�r a lOt x 1�0� billboard sign to
be er�cted on the soutreast corner of U.S> 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard by hTr,
John Caldwell to advertise "Florida Aflame". �ie reported that the Zoning Boardts
recommendation was that the request Ue denied. Commissioner Russell moved tl�at the
request for billboard s�ign at the southeast corner of �ulf-to-Bay Boulevard and
U. S, 19 be denied in accordar_ce with the Zoning Board�s recommendation on the
basis that it conf'licts with the present policy of the Gommission on billb�ard
signs. Motion was s�conded bp Commissioner Strang anci carried unanimously.
The Citq �Ianager presented a proposed plat of Edenville Subdivisien and a
letter from Mr, Alex D, Fznch, attorney, requesting that the propertq be annexed
into the City. He reported that the developer, Mr, David Brown, had signed the
contracts in accordance with Ordinance 632, The Gity �ttorney read a memo from
the City Clerk stati�g that tiiree of the lots in that par4 of the subdivision
lying in the City limits belonged to parties otk�er than Mr. Brown. The Mavor
stated that in order for the City to accept the subdivi5ion, it would be necessary
for these other owners to sign the plat, The City Engineer said that the
prog�rty was not�adaptable ior septic ta.�ks and the City had no sanitary sewer lines
in �he area but the State Health Departm�n� had approved the use of a sand filter
bed. He stated that the subdivider said he would main-tain the sand filter. The
The question arase as to what would happen relative to maintenance when the developer
had sold all of the lots. By consent, it was agreed to request Mr< Brawn to
attend the next meeting when the plat tiaould again come up for consideration,
The City Attorney read a letter from Messrs. Ed�vin Cunningham and Glenn Liles
for the Biltmore Construction �ompanq requ�sting approval of a proposed restaurant
in conjunction with the Shelby Plaza Motel at 18SO North Fort Harrison Av2nue.
He also read the Zoning Board�s recommendation which was t hat the r squast be
granted as it conforms to the Board�s conception oi R-P�i zoning. Tha Commissionexs
studied the pro posed plans and noted that the restaurant would not be under the
main roof but would be connected to the main building by an extension of the roof
of the restaurant to the main building. Mr. Cunningham reported that l�e contacted
some of t he neighboring propert3r owners and had heard no objection tu the proposed
restaurant. He stated the res�aurant rb uld be approximately 20' by 40'. After sor:ie
discussion, the Commassion agreed to inspect the premises and instruct the City
Attorney ta �repare a legal intergretation uf the zoninb law in regard to this
matter before the nsxt mee�ing.
Commissioner Str�n� leit the meeting at bs15 P.M, and Commisaioner Russell
asked to be exaused at �:21 P.M.
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CITY COMNIISSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
The Citp Attorney presented a plat of Betty Lane H�ights Second Addition and
read a let�er from Mr. J. C. Shelton of Home Build�rs= Inc., requesting approval
of the plat a�d asking thaL thg area be annexed to the City. The recommendation
af the Zoning �oard was that the subdivision be zoned R-1. The City Engineer's
recommendation v�as that the 2Q foot drainage �asement in Block A should be a piped
storm sewer and the ditch should be covered. He pointe�i that there were no curbs
and no paved streets in the subdivision. Mr. Robert Hinson, representing Home
Builders, addressed the Commission saying that the company will close the ditc:a
and install a storm sewer pipe, and put 3:n the improvements required by the City.
Consideration of the matter was deferred to the next meeting to allow the Gity
Nianager and City �ngir.eer to check further on desired improvements for the subdivi-
sion.
A letter was read from Mrs, John L. Steward, President of the Woman's Club,
suggesting that the name of th2 Gity park located on Seminole Street be changed
from Water Works Park to Seminole Park. The Mayor agproved her reco�rmendation and
suggested also that some other name should be given to Water T�nk Park on the Beach.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution designati�g TMSeminnle
Par.k" as the name of that park south o� Seminole Street and west of North Fort
Harrison Avenue.
The Mayar reportsd receiving a letter irom Mr. Robert R. Tench requesting
street lights on Edgewood Avenue, By consent, it was agreed that the letter from
Mr, Tench be acknowledged and referred to the Electrical Department for
investigation.
The City ►1anager reported that the brick smokestack a� the Gas Plant was
damaged by lightning and recocmner_ded that a work order bE approved in the amount
of �1,30Q,00 to have it regaired, that amount to also include waterproofing.
Commissior_er Bohannon moved that the City Nlanagerts recommendation be �pproved.
i�otion was seconded by Commissi�ner Kennedy and carried unanimously.
The City �Ianager suggested that the Comrvissioners look over the buildings
formerly aecupied by W.S.TJ.N. on City property at � he west end of Courtney
Campbell Causewap. He said the buildings were deteriora�ing and some dispositi�ts
siiould be made cf them.
The City Attorney read a latter from �Ir. Chester B. i�lcMullen, .Jr. , on be�ialf
of the First Nat�.onal Bank, stating that the bank wishes to terminate and cancel
the escrow agreement relative to the replatt,ing of Coachman Iieights Subdivision
and ~�turn the deeds to the grantors. The letter stated that in vis�r of the in-
ef�ectual results of the agreement the bank would accept a fee of �100.00 in lieu
o� the stipulatsd fee o£ $150.00 for acting as escrow agent. Commi�;sioner
Kennedy moved that th� First Nationai Bank be released from ihe escrow agreement
as requested. and that they bs paid �100.00 for �heir services. Motio.ra was
seconded by Cemmissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
There being no further bu�iness to come before the Commission, the meeting
�aas ad journed at 6:1�0 P.M.
Attest:
Ci y Audi r and Clerk
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 10, 1955
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Eroc�n
�ommissioners; Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon
Gentlemen:
January 7, 1955
The Citp Commission will meet in Special Session on Monday, Janezar,y 10, 1955,
in the City Hal3 Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the
attached ager_da. nieeting time v�ill be 1:30 P.M.
FCM:s
EnclosurQ
Very truly qours,
/s/ F. C, Middleton
City Manager
Agenda - City Commission I�':�et3ng of J3nuary 10, Yg55
City HaTl Auditorium
1:30 P.h1.
SPECIAL
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1. Publia Hearing on request of A. K. Land Corporation that the lOt setback l�ne
required in areas zoned R-M be waived to permit construction of an additir�n to
an existin� building on Lots 46 and 4.7 and Lots 9�-93 inclusive, L2oyd Whitp-
Skinner Subdivisian. This progerty �vas formeriy zoned for business.
2. Commission's consideration o£ items fram the �ity Attorneyis Of£ice:
A. Ordinance n672, Annexation af Skycrest Unit #10 and Lots in Oak Acres,
Unit 6,
B., Approval nf lease with Coast GL�ard Au:xiliary and Power Squadrori
3. Commission's consideratiori of:
A. �etter £ram W. S. Wightman regarding lease on City Praperty, Glearwater
Beach.
B. Renewal of inembership with Florida i,eaugae of Municipaliti�s ior vear
ending December 31, 1955.
C. Sale oi Submer�ge� L�,nd by the Internal Improvement Boar�, in Stevenson
Greek �djacent to �,ots 14, 15 and ].6, Avondale Sub.
Ti. Change in contract with reference to maintenan�e anci eperation o�
Police radio and. equipment.
E, Letter from Flrrida Gulf Coast Art Center and recom�ner.dations from
Special E�ent.s Committee.
F. NTater contract with John Segelken of Pinerid�e Su.bdivision.
G. Letter from J. C, E�erson and Sons regardino Stevenson Heights
Subdivi sioii.
H. Discussian of inetPiod of Assessment for Sanitary Sewers on South end of
Clearwatzr Beach.
L Committ�e Reports:
1. Cost of installing Concrete Floor in Scou� Hu�.
2. Seavrall at Sea Captain Motel.
3. RemovaZ of R-1 Restriations from certain Lots on N. Ft. Harrison
Avenue in Navajo Park Subdivisian.
4. Cvmmission's consideration of �tems from the Zoning Board:
A. Request for Rillboard Sign at the southeast corner of Guli to Bay Blvd,
and U. S. #19.
Public Hearing
B. Request o� Florida Power Corp�rat�ion with reference ta purchasing Lots 1
and 2, Drev� Park Sub. (Vzne Ave., soutli of SAL Railroad for open storage
and parking.)
C. Request of Mr. D. Brown for Zoning of Edenville Subdivision.
D. Request of Biltmore Const. Co. to build within the Shelby Plaza Motel,
1$50 N. Ft. Harri�on Ave., a restaurants
E. Proposed plat and zoning of'Betty Lane Heights Addition.
5. Utility Improvem enLs.
6. Any other item not on the agenda, will be considered with �he consent of the
Commission. .
City �ommissioners
ClearwaLer, Florida.
Dear Sirs:-
Jan. 6, 1955
I believe I speak for many aitizens of Clearwater when I of£er the suggestion
that a dii�erent name be given to the now so called *tV�ater Works Park.�i May I
nominate as a name for it, ��Seminole Park"?
Both Indian and Spanish na�nes seem particularly fitting to be �ased in Florida,
not only from an historical standpoint, but because they are usuallp so musiaal,
soft and pleasing.
If this park were called Seminole it would also be easy to locate since �.t is
bounded on its northern side all the way from N. Fort Harri,son Avenue to the H�y
by Seminole Street.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ruth E. Steward
(Mrs. John L. Steward)
320 Magnolia Drive
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
January 14, 1955
The Honorable Mayor and Cit}� Commissioner s
The City Hall
C2earY,vater, Florida
December 2$, 1954
Re: Stevenson Heights
Gentlemen:
As the davelopers of Stevenson Heights Subdivision, we are aware that the
City Commission of the City of Clearwater has er.tended its utmost efforts to
all developers of property in and near the City to provide for orderly, attrac-
tive and progressive development of our City. We have greatly appreciated the
rc,any courtesies and the cooperation that the City �ommission has extended to
us in �he handling of our many prablems in developing Stevenson Heights Sub-
division.
Considering the fact that each development is peculiar unto itself in regard
to the problems that are encoun�ered, it is to the credit o£ the City Couunission
that development has pr�ceeded in the exemplary fashion that it has.
This is to express to you our willingness to cooperate zn every way toward
b�inging Stevenson Hei�hts Subdivision and adjoining unplatted land into tk►e
City Zimits of the City of Clearwater, if' that is the desire of the City
Commission. We wi11 follow the suggestions oi the City Commissian in this
regard promptly and in the most cooperative manner.
This is furbher to manifest our desire to cooperate with the City in all
other aspects of the development oi this property. We feel that we have
become a paxt of Clearwater, and it is our intentaon to continue to live and do
businass in this area, and to further �oogerate with you in every poss3ble way.
Honorable Mayor and City �ommis�ioners
City of Clearwatex
City Hall
Clearwater, Florida
�entlemen;
Very truly you� s,
SANFO PARK HOMES, INC.
By �s� D. M. Emerson
December 22, 1954
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In accordance with our understanding of the plat�ing ordinance of the Gity of
Clearv�ater, we herewith present a proposed plat of Betty Lane Heights Addi�ion
for your approval. Alsa, we are attaching plat and agrQement to install improve-
ments and etc., together with sewer agreement by and between the Citlr of
Clearwater, Florida, and the undersigned corporat?on. It is our utmost intention
to develop the subdivision according to the highest improvement standards. Further,
it is our desire ta coo�erate with the city in every r espect in order that tk�e
subdivision will become a model for other developers.
We sug�est that the city, either immediately, or at any time according to their
desires, annex the property in accordance with the tes:tative plat attached hereto,
or amendments that may be suggested.
We wish tc, i:ake this opportunity to thank the Department of Engineering and other
officials that we have discussed the details of this development with for their
understan�ing and very cooperative spirit.
JCS:1s
Encs:
Yours very truly,
HOME BUILDERS, INC.
/s/ J: C. Shelton
Executive Vice President
January ?, �955
To: F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: S. Licktan, Ci�y Engineer
Subject: Betty Lane Heights Adda.tion
The tentative n7an for Betty Lane Heights First Addition, has been reviewed
'oy this office. Th� engineerts office feels that it is for the best interest
of the city that the 2Q foot drainage easement as �hown in Block A, should be a
piged storm sewer. of sufficient size, and that the ditch should be entirely
covered.
The City has experienced diificult3= in the past in the maintenance of open
drainage ditches.
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CI`..Y 40MMISSLON MEETINu
January 10, 1955
January 7, 1955
To: Mr. F. C, Middleton, CiGy Manager
Fr�mz Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zonino Board
Subject: Betty Lane Heights
The Zc�ning Board recvmmends that the subdivis3.on Betty Lane Heights be zoned
R-1, single family dwellings only.
Attached hereto is originaZ letter and agreemen�.
December 2, 1954
From: Davld Browr
To: Zoning Uoard of the City of Clearwater and the City
Cor��nission of the City of Cleari��ater,
Gentlemen:
We hereby request that this honorable Zoning Board i�ill rsview the progosed
plat attached hereto, and after due consideration, rec:ommend that it be zoned
R-l.
The proposed subdivisian lies just south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and
immediately adjacent to the corporatior. limits of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
as shown �y the attached plat.
Mr, Brown has expressed his intentions of coming into the city and has made
applica- :n for approval, and has agreed to comgly fully with Ordinance No. 632
co vering such annexa�ion.
Your kind consideration and cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
A�JF : r
Very truly yours,
/s� Alex D. Finch
Attornep for Applicant
Ja;nuary 7, 1955
To: Mr. F. C. Niddleton, C3ty Manager
From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning �oard
Subject: Request of Mr. D. Brown, (Finch & Mo�ley)
�l�he Zoning �oard recommends that we accept t�-Z Zoning for Edenvills Subdivision.
Attached hereto is request and Edenville plat.
The Clearwater Zoning �oard,
Clearwater, Florida.
January 6, 1955
Gentlemen:
You may be aware of the fact that the Coronado Hotel, which is located on lots
46, 47, 9�, 91, 92 ana 93 of Lloyd.-White-Skinner Subdivision, ard lot 1, block TMAtt
of Columbia Subdivisian, has recently been sold by Mr. and r1rs. Jones to the
A. K. Land Corporation, the stork of which is owned by Mr. Klem.
Formerly, untiJ. the last amendment to the CityTs Zoning Ordinance, this �roperty
was zoned as business, but accordin,� to the new map, for some unknown reason,
it has been zoned as R-M. This was done in spite of tr;e fact that the large
tract to the north is zoned as U-Z.
Some necessary improvements were contemplated at the time of the sale and are
now in progress and, as a matter of fact, the contract has been let for thQ
expansion of the building. The new plans include the construction by the owner
of a side walk along the entire north side o£ lot 1 and extending southward in
front of the hotel, and this is to be done without cost �o the city. When the
sidewalk is constructeci there wi11 be a distance of 22 feet betwean the sidewalk
and the street pavement, and you are aware of the fact that the street is now
at a�width that is su£ficient for a11 future uses.
The owners are not desirous of asking that the property be re-zoned, but �hey
seek youx permission to ex�end the building closer to the sidewalk on tr,e north
side than the required ten foot set back.
The owners state that there is no property to the north that could be offended,
that there is ne property owiier to the East that could in any wise be affected,
and that the awner �o the West is quite agreeable to the change.
Unless actio�. is taken t�y the Board toni�ht the construction w�ll so greatl.y
interfere with the comfort of the hotel guests that the expansion will not be
possible.
Xours very truly,
�s/ E. B. Casler, Jr.
Gasler & Douglas
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CTTY COMMISSION MEETTNG
January 10, 1955
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, �ity Manager
From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Coronado Hotel
Jan. 7, 1955
The Zoning �oard recommends that the �oronado Hotel canform to the RM setback which
is lOt, as stated in the Zoning Drdinance #627.
Attached hereto is letter and plat.
City Commi.s sion
Citp uf Glearwater
Florida
Gentlemen:
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November 16, 1954
We understand that the Ci.ty of Clearwater has been petitioned to grant a
lease to certain property located to the rear of the Pa�rk Inn on Clearwater Beach.
This property to be used for the purpose of erecting a Drive In Resturant.
We do not believe that this property sheuld be used for this purpose, and
respectfully request that the City not grant this lease.
We believe that a close study of the leasing of any propexty in this area
should be made prior to granting of any type of lease to determine its effect on
the parking and beautification irnprovement in the locality.
The Cleai•water Beach Association offers the services of its planning committee
to work with the city to discuss plans for this area at any time.
Francis C. Middletan
City i°janager
Clearwater, Florida.
Deax- Sir :
Respectfully,
/s/ John K. Batstone
President
January 4, 1955
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P�ease be a dvised that effectiva October ]_, 1953 the Cit3T og Clearwater and
the County of Pinellas sntered into a contract with Mr. Blanks A, Everitt for the
installation ar,d mainter_ance of all radio equipment owned and operated by the County
of Pinellas and City of Clearwater, at which ti�e there was only one (1) base
station and forty-five (1�5) mobile units, at a contrac''., price of Four hundred
Twenty five (��.2�.00) dollars per month, with the �ountp paying 50o and the City
paying 50�.
Since October l3 1953 there has been one (1) additional base station gut
into ogeration, also the numt�er oi mobile units nave been increased to sixty-four
(6,4j, the city havi:�g a total of twenty-four (21�.) mobile units and one base
staLion and the countq .having thirty-tv�o (32) mobile :znits and one base station,
and other cities having a total of eight ($) mobile units, with the possibility
of the city adding additional mobile units to the present radio syst��n.
Due to the increase in number of units and one additional base station, it
has been necessary to employ a part-time assistant to efficiently ma.intain and keep
in oFeration all radio £acilities, therefore it is suggested that �he present
contract between the city of Clearwater and Mr. Blanks A. Everit.t be revised and
an increase of Qne Hundred (�100.00) dollars per month be added to the salary oi'
Blanks A. Everitt, who hus agreed to furnish a qualified assistant for t-,hree days
each week to a�sure t he eificient maintenance and operation of all radio equipment.
The assistant will be Mr. Biarrell C, Champ and will be paid by Mr. Everitt under
agreement between Mr. ChamF� and Mr. �veritt.
The proposed part-time assistant will amount ta the Cit� pay ing a total of
Three Hundr�d T�elve Fifty (�312.50) per month f or t he maintenance of the Citp
owned base station and nine (91 mobzle units-Police Department, one handie talkie-
Police Degartment, four mobile units-Fire Dspartment, one mobil,e ur�it-Eleetrical
Department, eight mobile units-Utility Department, t�o :nobile units City of
�unedin, tvto mobile units Town of Belleair and one mobile unit Town of Largo, other
cities paying a flat rate to the City of Clearwater for services rendered.
The above recommendation has been agreed to by Mr, Everitt, P�Ir. Champ and the
Coun�y Sheriff Sid Saunders. Contract if approved to be effective January l, 195>>
Respectiully submitted,
/s/ Geo. T. McClarrma
Chief of Poli.ce
CITY COMMISSIOId MEETING
January 10, 195i
•?an. 7y 1955
To; Mr, F. C. Niddleton, �ity Manager
From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of Florifla Power Corp.
Th� Zoning �oard recommends that Florida Power be permitted non�conforming useage
of this property for parking and uncovered storage unti 1 the next zonin� referendum.
Attached hereto is letter cf request.
Mr. Francis C. Middleton, City Manager
Czty of Clearwater
�learwater, Florida
I7ear Mr. Middleton:
December ]1{., 1954
This campany has entered into a contracb to purchase Lots ly 2 and d�� of
Drew Park Subdivision, according to map or plat thereof recorded in P1a�t Book 3t
Page 40, Public RQcords of Pinellas Gounty, Florida, far use as off-street parking
for company vehicles and equipment and also for the storage of materials.
It is our understanding that the above described property is presently
zoned as RQsidential R-1 and, therefore, cannot be utilized by this companp f�r
the purp�ses planned, unless ax�d until the same be re-zoned to another classii'ication.
Accordingly, we respsetfully request that this matter be brought to t he a ttention
of the City Commission to the end that a change of zoning be accomplished,
As you probably know, tlais property is located immediately south of the right-
of-way oi the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and is also located on the west side of
Vine Avenue, directly across that street from the company's Operation Center,
consisting of garage, serYice department, warehouse and ather facxlities. It
would, therefore, appear that in this area the request for rezoning would not be
out.of line, considerfng the use to which adjacer.t property is now being utiliaed,.
We are extremely desirous of augmenting our present space in order that �re
can properly store our li.ne materials and allow for much needed additional parking
area. We will be most appreciative of the �ity's cooperation in this matter and
any effort they may lend to expedite favorable action to this request will be of
can:siderable bersefit to us.
Your� very truly,
FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION
/s/ N. H. Heindel
NHH : ibrn
To The Mayor and
City Comm3ssioners
Clearwater, Fla.
Gentlemen:
115 Devon llrive
Clearwater Beaeh, Fla,
Jan. 6, 1955
This is in reference to the proposal to chan ge the seawall line, for the Sea
Captain Motel, ��n Bayside 1 sub�ivision on �learwater Beach.
As a resident and home owner in this subdivision I protest suah change unless
there is an understanding made of recor� that the lot so benefited will be used
for residential purposes only, as prescribed by current zoning, and covenant
amang-prnperty owners in the subdivision, and thaL no plea of its proximity to�the
motel, its limited access from the street and its position at �the end of t,he
subdivision be considered to have its R-1 zoning changed.
Bayside 1 subdivision (Devon Drive) has suffered enough in the past, with the
renaming o£ part of First St. in an R-M area as "Devon DrivE'T and the recent
location of a sanitary sewer pumphouse at th�e triangle at the head of nevon Drive
proper� and i fear any possibility of encroachment upon its present status as a
desirable residential area.
Your a�tention is invited to the currer_t use of Lot No. 1 in part as a
parking lot for tQnants of the Sea Captain MoteL
This letter has been read and approved by the following owner-residents of
the subdivision.
Resgectfully,
/s/ Col. Roland Eirnn
Martin J. Sheridan 191 Devon Drive Harold H, Keating 163 Devon Drive
James F. Pitman '152 Devon Drive Leon E. Sharon 1'72 Devon Drive
E. C. Marquard� 15$ Devon Drive
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CITY CONII�IISSZON MEETING
January 10, 1955
' Jan. 7, 1g55
Ta: Mr. �. C. Middleton, City Manager
Froan: Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subjec�: Request for Sign "Flor�da Aflamett
The Zoning baard recommends that we deny the request of John Caldwell fnr the
si gn.
�Te consider this a bi�lboard.
January $, 1955
Mr. Charles M. Phillips, Jr.
�itp Attorney
P. O. Box 134$
Qlearwater, F7.a.
Re: Gity of Clearwa�er �scror� A�reement
Dear Mr. PhilliFs:
At �he request of The First I�ational Bank of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida,
�re have examined the terms and conditions of that certain AgreEment between the
City of GlearV�ater and The First National Bank oi' Clearwaier as �tEscrow Agent", and
pursuant to Paragraph 5 of said tl�reement, we have rendared our opinion to our
client that said paragraph is suPficient authority for the Escrow Agent to consid.er
the Agresment terminated and to return t�e deeds now in hanti to the grantors thereof.
You are, therefare, advised that The First National Bank of Clearwater as
nEscrow Agent" nereby terminates and cancels assumes any responsibility thereunder.
We would appreciate your advising the Citp �ommission to this effect} if you deem
it necessarp, or to arrange for any tyge of effoctive cancellation of the Escrow
Agrear�ent as you desire.
The �scrow Agent has advised us that in view of the ineffectual results of
the Agreemant, they will accept the total fee of �100.00 to the Escrow Agent in
lisu of the stipulated fee cf �150.00 plus reasonable extra con�nsation for
unforseen circumstar.ces.
Yaurs ver3r truly,
�'icMULLEN & McMULLEN
/s/ Chester B. 1�7cMullen, Jr,
CRMcM Jr:m
c.c. Mr. L. V. Chappell
Jan. 7, 1955
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: Mr. 0, H. Anderson, Sec�y Zoning Board
Subject; Request of Biltmore Const. L'o. (Shelby PlazaJ
It is recoff,mended by the Zoning Board that the request for the proposed restaurant
be granted, for the reason that it conforms to the Boardis conception of RM
zoning.
?ttached hereto is letter of request and plat.
Zoning Board of Gl.aarwater
�it y Commission of ClearwatPr
Clearwat2r, Florida
Gent lemen:
Januarf 6, 1955
We should like to submit for your tentative approval the plans znd specifications
of our proposed re�taurant which we would like to build in conjunction with the
Shelby Plaza Motel, 1$50 North Fort Harrison Avenue, Clea•rwater, Florida.
We feel th at a structure of this type is definitely needed in that area of
Clearwater. The matter has been discuss�d with the motel owners and townspeoplt
adjacent to us and in the surrounding area without any signs o� disapproval.
The general feeling has been, ratner, that it would be arz asset to our section
inasmuch as there aren't ar�y facili�ies of this type available at present.
Preliminary approval ha� been secured from the State Hotel Commission, and the
State Road Department• a.nd �e would like to have a favorable ruling from this body
so that it may be completed with our motel.
Thanking you in advance for your attention and concern in this matter, we are,
Respectful]�y yours,
�s/ Edwin Gunningham
%s/ Glenn Liles
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