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05/16/1955 '. ,:,:'~.': _..., ,.,i. : CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, May l6, 1955, at 1:30 P.M. with tho following members presene: Herbert M. Brown Jack Rus se II Guy L. Kennedy W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Mayor-Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commis sioner Also present were: , " , F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr~'" G. T. McClamma S. Lickton City Manager City Attorney Chief of Police City Engineer ,', I ,1 ", . .1 " ." :" \ ,1 :', .',>,',;;." <"1' << .. .'.+. .~. ,'. ~ .' :. . " .... ..... '.." ... ..t~~'t!,,):ji..:\} _,' .'~ ,.._. _ __,,_ ,.J , .:. '?_::'~f:~:;;~:}~'t I . . .~: ',: c.: ,^. :,:~'.;':.: ; ,.:: . The Mayor called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meetings of May 2nd and May 9th. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2nd, 1955. and the special meeting of May 9th, 1955, be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing subject to a corrected motion of the minutes regarding the appointment of the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Russell moved that the minutes of the meeting of May.9th be amended so as to reflect that Mr. Whitehead was actually appointed City Clerk by the City Commission and that the City Commission directed the City Manager to institute appropriate appointive documents to the Civil Service Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Manager called attention to the fact that the motion in the meeting of May 2nd which accepted the plat of Sirmons Heights First Addition did not include accepting the recommendation of the Zoning Board that the subdivision be zoned R-l. Commissioner Kennedy moved that supplementing the Commission's acceptance of the plat of Sirmons Heights First Addition that the Zoning Board's recommendation of restrictions of R-l on the plat be approved and t hat it be placed on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney requested that a motion be made that all of these subdivi- sions that have been approved and brou~ht into th~ City that.have not yet been placed on the Zoning Map be placed on the Zoning Map. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that it might be expedient to have the EngLneering Department make a search for any of those plats that have been accepted and bring in a scheduled list of each one of them and have the motion made at that time. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Attorney prepare a proper Resolution for these plat3 that do not sho~ on the Zoning Map and bring it in for approval at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. received to purchase the present The bids ~ere read as follows: Use Real Esta~ Insurance & Mortgage Loan offices Banking offices & General offices The Mayor remarked that the bids were too small for the Commission to consider and recommended that the bids be rejected and the checks returned. Commissioner Russell moved that the bids be rejected and the checks returned for the reason that the price is not what the City Commission thinks the property is worth. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor recommended that the property be placed on the market and that the Commission entertain offers and bids from real estate men on it. Mr. Frank Muscarella suggested that the building be appraised and then placed on the market. Commissioner Bohar~on commented that it might be possible to move some of the City Hall ofrices ~o the building. By consen~, the Commission agreed to discuss the matter at a later date. The City Manager reported that two bids were Chamber of Commerce Building on Cleveland Street. Bruce Taylor $60,000.00 45,000.00 James F. iV~gurno The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for air condition- ing the Sea-Orama, the City Hall Auditorium, the Chamber o~ Commerce room at the Marina, and the Engineering Department. The bids were read as ~ollows: Cost if eotal SeaOrama C. H . Aud . Ch. of C. ~5~~ order placed Dean Roofing ~2762.46 l4327.32 14670.00 $6 . 0 '12.127.77 Auto. Cooling 3061.00 4271.00 7080.00 540.00 14-.552.00 Sunset She Met. 2475.00 3125.00 7025.00 650.00 12,875.00 Y-B Hefr. 2895.00 2685.00 3894.00 636.00 9,885.00 City Fuel 1947.00 5495.00 4319.00 1495.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and report back to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. ,"".i" , ',,',: --~, ~~. ; .. , ' -..:': '.'.q,'ro':!:: ~:,~\:..: 3 ~ " '. .' - .. .. 'r >-" . 1:',,:,:-,' : '.'LJn ',<. ,_.~ ;'.l~\ ...~.,~...~~';/ ~., :,:.; , .. 1. ",~, :.' ,"/, :' ,:' ".'.' . ,\ ' .'.... ..';....',,.'1.....-;;...........'; :;t " 35/ -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 It ~as reported by the City Manager that six bids had been received for the replacement of the sanitary sewer in Myrtle Avenue from Drew Street to Maple Street. The bids were read as follows: ~lY~f.ttf:, · ,..'(',,,,.,\,^,I}'j, t\~,~~~l~?;' ~'.' "..': .':T:t:~~~"",)'. ~ ~\\~~~: ~ " !",.:,'.',,::,';./:,::,,".?, t.' '1.'.....:','.., ::!i Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater, Fla. E. I. Rutledge, Contractor, St. Petersburg E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater Jack Laurance, Contractor, Largo Stansfield Constr. Co., Tampa Mariani-O'Brien, Inc., St. Petersburg .22,364.00 20,097.60 17,192.00 20,186.20 16,875.00 18,675.00 ~ I Commissioner Strang moyed that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and report back to the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Commise1oner Russell and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on the request or Dr. R. H. Center and others for Business usage of Lots 23, 24, 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens, an area presently zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Ralph Richards on behalf or Dr. Center and a group or men who are organizing the Clearwater Federal Savings and Loan Association and would like to locate it on this site adjacent to Cleveland Plaza Shopping Center. He also read the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request be granted since the adjoining property to the north contains a filling station, and the adjoining property to the ~est is occupied by the shopping center. The Zoning Board felt that use of the property for a bank would not be detrimental to residential property to the east and south of these lots. A petition was presented signed by seven adjacent property owners protesting the granting of the request. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Houchard, owners of adjoining property on the east, objected that the change to business usage would lower the value of their property. Mr. Ralph Richards addressed the Commission stating that this group of men would provide a needed service by bringing a new facility to serve the eastern section of the City. Dr. Center spoke to the Commission pointing out that Lincoln Avenue was developing as a business area and in the future there would probably be business on both sides of Lincoln from Cleveland to Court St,reet. The Mayor commented that if the City Commission denied the request for use of the property for the bank bllilding, the petitioners could appeal the matter in Circuit Court, and it was possible that the Court's decision would make the property available for any business purpose, not just limited to a bank building. Since the Zoning Board recommends that the Commission approve Lots 23, 24, 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens, for use as a bank building by the Clearwater Federal Savings & Loan for the reason that it fits the hardship pro- vision of the Zoning Law, Commissioner Russell moved that the City Commission go along with the Zoning Board in recommending the approyal for this usage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was called by the Mayor on the request of Dr. W. O. Van Brunt for Business usage of property described as the north 15 feet of the West 96.75 feet o~ the East 193.5 feet of Lot 10 and the South 65 feet of the West 96.75 feet or the East 193.5 feet of Lot 1, Padgetts Estates Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. J. T. McMullen, attorney, ~hich explained that Dr. Van Brunt wished to use the property for a dental clinic. He also read the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request be granted because the property to the west is zoned Business. A letter was read trom Mr. Ben Krentzman, attorney, written on behalf or Mr. Clifford Snedeker, Mr. Ben Sutton and Mrs. Margaret Shannon, affected property owners, which stated that his clients had no objection to a dental clinic being built on the property but would object to other business usage. The Mayor asked if there were any other objections and there were none. Commissioner Strang inquired if provision had been made in the setback of the proposed building for 'che future widening of Missouri Avenue and Dr. Van Brunt stated that he planned to have a setback of fifteen feet from the front property line. After having held this Public Hearing on the request of Dr. W. O. Van Brunt for exception to the Zoning Law for his property described as part of Lot 1 and part or Lot 10, Padgetts Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Strang moved according to the Zoning Board recommendation that this property be approved for use of a dental clinic. Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The ~~yor announced a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. Paul F. Randolph for a fifteen foot setback line from Bay Esplanade and an eight foot setback line from Palmer Road for Lot 1, Block 271, Carlouel Subdivision. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Randolph representing Mrs. Roger Rogan who plans to build a home on the lot in question and was requesting the change in setbacks under the hardship provision of the Zoning Law. 'I'M Mayor inquired if there were objections from anyone in the audience and there ~ere none. Having held this Public Hearing, Commissioner Russell moved that the request of Mrs. Roger Rogan for a fifteen foot setback line from Bay Esplanade and an eight foot setback line from Palmer Road for Lot l, Block 271, Carlouel Subdi vj.sion, be granted in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. As requested by the Commission, the City Engineer said that he had investi- gated the possibility of installing a sump pump for the storm sewer running from the corner of San Marco and Mandalay Boulevard to the Gulf' and !ound that in order to run a sump pump that would discharge all of the water from the storm sewer system, a 40 HP motor and pump would be needed and the cost would be approximately $16,000.00 and that a jet pump could be installed which would jet out the sand f'rom tbe existing storm sewerD said installation would requir9 a 5 HP motor and the cost 'tfould be approximately $1600 .00" However, the City Engineer thought that extending the pipe further into the Gulf at a cost oC *~OO.OO would also accomplisb the purpose. After discussion, the Commission agreed to inspect the site of the storm sewer before making a decision. .III~. _. -"" " .,' " '" ~; , ,1 , i , ""...:.._..L"'.""."'~J~;~~~;~~~~I'::".';~l : ......'~... 352 ..J- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16) 1955 The Mayor recommended that Miss Sarah De Kirkpatrick be appointed to the Library Board for a one year term. Commiss~oner Strang moved in accordance with the Mayor's recommendation that Miss Sarah De Kirkpatrick be appointed for the vacancy on the Library Board and that Reverend A. T. Cornwell be made an honorary lire menber of the Library Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commissioner Kennedy reporting for the Committee investigating requests for abatement of the Boulevard Heights sanitary sewer assessment; stated that the Committee had requested the City Engineer to draw up a comparative schedule of the assessed cost on the basis of the number of square feet in the lots instead of a front footage basis, and it developed some minor differences but not enough to change the assessment as it has been spread and published. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the assessment as made stand and no change be made in the assessments of the several people that have made protests -- Mr. A. H. Smith, Mr. John Parker, Mr. Edward E. Kimball and Kr. B. D. Shorter. Commissioners Strang and Bohannon requested permission to refrain from voting. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the assessment remain as it is and no change or abatements be made. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Kennedy, Russell and Brown votEd "Aye~. Motion carried. Commissioners Strang and Bohannon did not vote. Commissioner Strang suggested that the property owners who made requests for abatement be notified that the liens are to be filed in accordance with the original assessment. The City Manager presented a sketch of an overhead directional sign recommended by the Chamber of Commerce to be placed 200 feet north of the inter- section of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Route 19 and a similar sign to be erected 200 feet south of the same intersection at an estimated cost of $2,500.00 for ea~h. Mr. Paul Ficht, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Cowmission explaining that the Chamber of Commerce would like to secure approval from the State Road Department to erect the signs over Route 19. Mr. Ficht mentioned that V~. Al Rogero, State Road Board member, had informed him that plans were nearly complete for installing a cloverleaf type of crossing with an underpass at this intersection. Mr. Ficht said if the Road Department was ready to begin construction in the near ~uture the Chamber of Commerce would not recommend the expenditure for the signs as they would not fit the clover1ea~ design. The Mayor su~gested approving the signs in principle now and at budget time the matter could be considered for inclusion in the Chamber of Commerce budget ir they wish to go ahead with it at that time. Commissioner Strang moved that on the request or the Chamber of Commerce for the overhead sign at the intersection of Route 19 and Gu1f-to-Bay Bou1evard that this matter be approved in princi~le and that the necessary officials cooperate in getting the approval of the State Road Department for these signs and by budget time if the lay-out of the cloverleaf or whatever they are going to put out there is definite. then the amount be put in their budget for the sigmfor next year. Motion was seconded by Co~missioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that ~. Ficht together with the Chamber of Commerce get behind a move to have more of the State Road Department's directional signs put up to tell how far it is to Clearwater. ~i~l~lt~i~: !':.:< ": ,;,\':'r;'~ ( j" , >;.:':(,,;,,: j , " , , " . I,' .... .,..... . .. \ ,...:- ."..: ~,. , f;'4,j~~fii( I, I . ~ . h~","':l {., ,: (":1';':;('':;\ I' ,.". ~ '."~ ",..:,~ ,;,..,:.:.~,\;:,~~,:/::r' , 1.,' ~~\~f{l'::; '~, ~if"" The City Manager reported that the City Clerk had recommended that the portion o~ the plat of Marymont Subdivision occupied by the City Airport and other City property -~ Blocks 1-19, inclusive, be vacated inasmuch as the plat still shows streets, etc., in that area. The City Attorney said it would be necessary for him to prepare a Resolution and go before the County Commission and have the matter advertised. By consent, the City Attorney was instructed to proceed on the vacatihg of Blocks 1-19, Marymont Subdivision. The Mayor suggested it might be well to bring all of that City property in that area inside the City limits. The City Attorney was instructed to investigate the procedure of taking it 111 the City. The City Attorney read a Resolution which would dedicate part of the former Hartsell property how owned by the City for right-or-way purposes for Pierce Street and Pierce Boulevard and also a fifteen foot strip running north from Pierce Street on the east side of the former Hartsell residence would be dedicated as a public alley. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimous~y. A Resolution was read by the City Attorney which would request the Florida Congressional Delegation representing this area to seek a Federal appropriation during the current year to expedite work on tbe Inland Waterway Project from Lee County to the Anclote River in Pine lIas County. Tpe City Attorney explained that the County Commission had adopted a similar REsolution and was requesting all municipalities in the County and all Chamber of Commerce agencies to execute a like Resolution. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be adopted and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested the City Attorney to send a copy of the Resolution to the Clear~ater Chamber of Commerce for its action. ~.v... _. .... ..........:...:..,;...1'......:-., t:" . ,..:;;, ' ~~'C~,_~~~:::~~~~~i~~~~~5 -4- CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 The City Attorney read a Resolution citing Mr. Harry G. Wingo, retiring City Clerk, for his twenty-nine years of service to the City of Clearwater and expressing appreciation for and recognition of his outstanding service. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner .Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. F. L. Hendrix on behalf or the Church of Christ requesting that the church be permitted to erect a new building on a certain tract in the southeast quarter of Section 13-29-15 which area is presently zoned R-l. The letter included a statement from four adjoining property owners that they had no objection to a church being erected on the property. By consent, the matter was deferred until the Commissioners could determine the exact location of the proposed site. The City Manager presented a plat of Edenville Subdivision for approval and I~ported that the plat was now signed by all the owners in the subdivision, that the contracts in accordance with Ordinance 632 had been signed and the bond for the improvements had been posted. He read the Zoning Board's recommen- dation which was that the plat be zoned R-l. He also reported that the developers would like to have the subdivision brought into the City. Commissioner Strang moved that the plat of Edenville Subdivision as presented be approved; that the proper officials be authorized to execute the contracts in connection with Ordinance 632; that the proper officials be authorized to sign the plat; that the ~oning according to the Zoning Board's recommendation be made R-l (excep~ Lot 1, Block A, and Lots land 2, Block B, in the area previously zoned Business on the Zoning Map) and that it be put on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring twenty-six property owners to clean their lots of weeds and underbrus~. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. There being no further business to come be~ore the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at ~:20 P.M. 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",..", ~,..- -...' ~.. . ,- . ,. 3 5 'f-' ~t;;S~)t CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon May 13, 1955 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, May 16, 1955 in the City Hall Au~itorium for the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be 1:30 P.M. Very. truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton City Manager FCM: s Enclosures ~';-~V"''-: ,i ....'~,.~~ t~"':':'~~.I1~'i;;:'" ,\JJ.," ~ }~} '" J, \v 'r... "';.,"-.... \;' . (1';;,( \f\;:-t<rt.'.l' ';,1. . ,/ "'~;,:~~~~J~~~'J~\'t~f' . 1'\' ."'" ,,'.,..:...;- ll:'tt'<;.~ i" /:::~:r;;:~'~:,~lt., ' L)!:1'~~~:; I ,., ,',' "", . ,'~ "< };::{;~:::;;,;. I ,<<, '\ ". i' ,i''':.~i'\~i~i; , ....,...... "I., ' -~----------------------------------------~------------------------------------~-- Agenda - City Commission Meeting of May 16, 1955 City Hall Auditorium 1:30 P.M. 1. Invocation, The Rev. Hugh E. Powel, Trinity Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting o~ May 2, 1955 and the Special Meeting of May 9, 1955. 3. Opening of bids for: A. Chamber of Commerce Property. B. Air Conditioning Systems. C. Sanitary Sewer in Myrtle Avenue, ~rom Drew St. to Maple St. 4. Public Hearings: A. Request of Dr. R. H. Center and others for Business usage of Lots 23, 24, 25, Block a, Hibiscus Gardens, in an area presently zoned R-2. This property is located at th~ northeast corner of Park St. and Lincoln Ave. B. Request of Dr. W. O. Van Brunt for Business usage for property described as a part of Lot 1, Padgetts Estates Subdivision. This property is located on the east side of Missouri Ave. approximately 145 feet south of Drew St. in an area presently zoned R-4. C. Request of Paul F. Randolph for a fifteen foot setback line from Bay Esplanade and an eight foot setback line from Palmer Road for Lot lt Block 27l, Carlouel Subdivision. 5. Commission's consideration of: A. Report from City Engineer on Sump Pump to be placed at the corner of San Marco and Mandalay Avenue. B. Appointment of Library Board Member. C. Committee report on Boulevard Heights Assessment Resolution. D. Overhead sign at intersection of Route #19 and Gulf to Bay Blvd. E. Vacate Plat on record of Airport Area. 6. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office: A. Dedication o~ land in area of Pierce St. and Pierce Boulevard for street purposes. B. Resolution relative to West Coast Inland Waterway Project. C. Resolution to Harry G. Wingo. 7. Items from the Zoning Board. A. Request of the Church of Christ for permission to build a church in R-l Zoning. B. Plat of Edenvill.e Subdivision. 8. Lot Mowing Applications. 9. Utility Improvements. 10. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent or the Commission. Adjournment ------------~~~~--~--~-~----~~---~--------~-----~---~--~--------~----------~---~~ To: From: Sub ject : F. C. Middleton, City Manager S. Lickton, City Engineer Sirmons Heights Subdivision (Replat) April 12, 1955 The plat of Sirmons Heights Subdivision has been checked by this office, you will recall that a portion of this plat has been previously approved by the City Commission. This layout is in order, the sewers and streets have been installed under the inspection ot the City Engineer's office. --------------~--------------------------~--~---~------------------~---~--------- To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board Request of Sirmons Subdivision April 8, 1955 The Zoning Board recomme nds that we approve the rep1at of Sirmons Heights Subdivision for R-l zoning. Attached hereto is letter o~ request and plat. , . ,,!,'-'..;, . .. ,....,.: ".' ~. -, ".I'r:"}~..':.\"o~~i";,~t~. ..1;-'.~', /",.;'.r :'~" ;J ::;'.~, ".::', .!;::,:~~.:,.:::, ;'~I.::. ' "" :.'~';'.'- ,', 'J~.." .~.' .'., :.~"l:...' .,:,:,~:,_:,~".:)~~::,?1.~;..t . . . . ' . . . . .~. .:; . ;i;;;l>;;;;::~';:';;J.;.c.L"" ..... ........: '.. ":'L,""..,,,.,.~,:';;;.,!.,i;.:,,,,,,,~,,", """",;;i;,,,,".;,.;",.;;~,..",L,"h';,",.t;:;l~~~,;\i1c~~~llt;' ..", ,'. f~;i,.., ':"~ CITY COMMIS SIOfi MEETING May 16, 19,55 City ot Clearwater Clearwater, Florida April 6. 1955 '1'0 WHOM IT MA.l CONCED Enclosed is a plat of SIRMONS HEIGHTS, Subdivision, Clearwater. Florida, tor your approval. We also request tho zoning to be classified as R 1 - residential. SIRMONS CONSTRUCrION CO., INC. /s/ B. H. Sirmons BHS/rs 1 encls. ---~-------~----------~---------~----~-------~--~----~------------~-----------~- May 6, 1955 Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary Clearwater Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson: I represent a group oE men who have recently received permission to organize a new federal savings and loan association in Clearwater, Florida. We would like to locate this association adjacent to Cleveland Plaza. In this connection we are negotiating for use o~ the ~ollowing property: Lots 23, 24 and 25, Block "8", Hibiscus Gardens The lots in Block "5" are 20 ~oot units, so the three units comprise a lot 60 feet by 100 feet at the northeast corner o~ Lincoln and Park. This lot is immediately across the street from the Cleveland Plaza Shopping Center. We would like to place our savings and loan bank building on this lot. We feel that this would be an ideal location ror a savings and loan association, and that an operation oE this kind would not be objectionable in a residential area. Furthermore, we feel that the erection of the Cleveland Plaza Shopping Center makes it inevitable that the property across the street Erom it will eventually be used for business purposes, as it would hardly be desirable to erect a residence directly across the street ~rom a shopping center of this kind . It is my understanding that the Zoning Board has permission to allow non- conforming use or individual pieces or property where the conditions justiEy sueh use. I respectfully request that we be granted permission to locate this building on the above described property. Very. truly yours. 7s/ Ralph Richards RR/ls ---~-~--~---------------~~-~~----~-----_.~--~---~-~-------~------------~------~- To: From: Subject: May 6. 1955 Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Request of Dr. Center The Zoning Board recommends that we approve the first three lots: Lots 23, 24, & 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens tor the use of the Bank Building by the Clearwater Federal Savings and Loan, tor the reason that it fits the hardship provisions o~ the Zoning Law, becaU88 the property adjoining to the north is a filling station, adjoining to the west is a Shopping Center and that the use as a Savings and ,Loan Bank 'Would not be unduly detrimental to residential use o~ the p~perties lying easterly and southerly or these three lots. Attached hereto is letter and sketch. -~-~----~-------~------~--------------~---------~-~-~~------~-~-~--~----~-----~--~ PETIT ION We, the undersigned, owners of the respective pr~perties set ~orth following our signatures below, do hereby enter our wri.tten protest to the City Commission ot the City ot Clearwater. sitting as a Board or Adjustment and Appeal to tho request tor exception under the Hardship Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City ot Clearwater made by Dr. R. H. Center and others tor business usage ot Lo~823. 24 and 25, Block "B" Hibiscus Gardens, in an area presently zoned R-2, which said property is located at the nortbeast corner of Park Street and Lincoln , Avenue. (Continued) - '. , , ~., :[~;~~:::;',";,;,_;__'<C . . :,~. ", . ...,. \, ".' ," . .'.~:;. '.... ; ~ .1., "\':~'w...~~::: '" >,' ~ ',I 35~ _.:,: ... ;':'.,~:'.:-,.~,,~~ ,-",:,,~;;.:,,','1." ~:' j :~~,'..:.:.~ ;,~;:J :1.'=.1-";';"::!~'::~Li.\~: n.;~::~ :';I:~~)_~'i~ '~':"":..~;'l~~~_''';~:;~';''. ~t':~:~~,1:;;':'..~ f." , . , . -; ,;,~,""_;:";;'~''-:"~,;;";;';;~~~~~1k1i:i;,~~g~~,;;;",;~~{~~~;J;~l~~t~~~ CITY COMMlSSION MEETING May 16, 1955 (Continued) lour petitioner would show to the Honorable Commission that each ot them are the owners or homes on Park Street, and that the granting of the requeat and the use of such property for business purposes ~uld have a serious adverse effect on the property values of the respective owners and the signatories to this protest. The petitioner, H. H. Houchard, and his wife, Michella Houchard are the owners of the dwelling house immediately adjacent to the east of the tract of land, the 8~bject matter of the request ror exception, and the said petitioner1 H. H. Houchard and Michella Houchard maintain their permanent home and place or residence in tne said d~elling house. The undersigned petitioners would state that each of them purchased residen- tial property on which they pl'esently reside on Park Street for the express purpose of being in a residential area, and each of us desire that our original purpose and intention be honored and that the request of Dr. R. H. Center and others be denied. /s/ H. H. Kouchard (Owners of Lots 26, 27, 28, Block "8" Hibiscus Gardens) /s/ Michelle Ho~chard Isl I. A. Paradis (Owner of Lot 5, Block "D" Hibiscus Gardens) /s/ Mr. C. A. Polley (Owners of Lot 4, Block "D" /.s/ Mrs. C. A. Polley Hibiscus Gardens) Is! Myrtella MacNeal (Owner of Lot 3 and west half of Lot 2, Block "D" Hibiscus Gardens) /a/ J. C. Mason (Owner of Lot 8 in Block "D" Hibiscus Gardens) ------~--~-~-----~---~~--~----------~---_._---~---~~-~--------------_._-~-------- To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Request or Dr. W. O. Van Brunt May 6, 1955 The Zoning Board recommends that we approve the request of Dr. W. O. Van Brunt to construct a dental clinic in lots 1 and 10 of Padgetts Sub. under the Hardship Ruling, for the reason that the property to the west is zoned Business and to the North is a State thoroughfare. Attached hereto is original letter and sketch. --~----~---~~------~-----~~--~-~------~--~~-----~------~~-----~-~------------~-- Mr. Oliver Anderson Secretary Zoning Board City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson: April 25, 1955 I represent Dr. W. O. Van Brunt of this City who recently signed a contract to purchase certain property located in Lots 1 and 10 of Padgett's Estate Subdivision. This property is located East ot Missouri Avenue near Drew Street. An inquiry at {our office has disclosed that the present City Zoning of this property is R-~ - mu tiple dwellings. It is Dr. Van Brunt's present intention to improve this property by the erection of a building for use as a Dental Clinic. I realize that this raises a question oC wnether this is a permissive use under existing zoning. Botn Dr. Van Brunt and I thought it well to submit the matter to the Zoning Board for a ruling before proceeding further with p1ans for this type of development. It is noted that Section III of the present Zoning Ordinance, in which the various use districts are defined, that ~medical clinic" is included in the R-4 classification. It is a1so noted that the more detai1ed definition included in Section V-A, includes hospitals. It occurs to us that the operation of a Dental Clinic would be certainly within the spirit, if not the letter, of these provisions. I am also ~nder the impression that the City Commission approved a recommenda- tion of your Board permitting the erection of a Dental Clinic on the side of Mis8o~ri A~nue approximately one block Soutn of the location herein involved. It will be greatly appreciated if you 'WOuld submit this matter to the next meeting of the Zoning Board. Any additional information or further assistance I can give you" will be immediately available upon request. Yours respectfully, Is/ J. Tweed McMullen (Bay View Building) JTM/e '.\ . ( " .. . " ,.. ....~... ." , May l2p 1955 , I "~ t\?~;>:V~ff::,:.';:;~~?ti"~:'<;';\'::'~NZ~":";;.-:T;:.r\:.?,;t,,\P'{~:'-""'~:~;:' <. " ., ,j. .. ,...~ ';'.~~"'!~':'~~~:=~~:'~;';"L;,~(~j:;,L;'iD'2~,qJj~i:",;t{,\0&~th\Bi,i;:\;::iJ:;iJZ~jTI~Rgf"i~):;,;,:;:i;};;:':~ii~~'1'~~~1fi~";~' CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 City Clerk City of Clearwater City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Sir: I am writing on behalf of Mr. Clifford Snedeker, Mr. Ben Sutton and Mrs. Margaret Shannon in connection with the public hearing scheduled for Monday, May 16, 1955 at 1:30 P.M. upon the request of Dr. W. O. Van Brunt for an exception under the Zoning Law relating to the following described property: The North 15 feet of the West 96.75 feet of the East 193.5 feet of Lot 10, and the South 65 feet of the West 96.75 feet of the East 193.5 feet of Lot I, PADGETTS ESTATES SUBDIVISION. This property 1s located on the east side ot Missouri Avenue approximately 145 feet south of Drew Street in an area presently zoned R-4. My clients own property adjacent to this property. They understand that Dr. Van Brunt has requested permission to use this property as the location for a dentist office, and they have no objection to this. The notice in connection with the public hearing indicates that consideration will be gi ven as to whether said property can be used for "business usage". Without knowing the exact use, other than for a dentist office, my clients do object to general approval to use for business purposes. It is their opinion that the authority of the City Commission under Section XVII of Ordinance 027, the Zoning Ordinance, is limited to the approval or disapproval of a request for a specific use which is in variance with the use prescribed by the Zoning Act, and they would appreciate your consideration or this request on that basis. You are requested to make this letter available to the City Commission at the time and place of said public hearing. Very truly yours, /s/ Ben Krentzman (First Federal Bldg.) BK:fp ----~------~----------------~----------------~---~-------~------------------~-- To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Request of Paul F. Randolph, Inc. May 6, 1955 The Zoning Board recommends that we approve the request for a 15' set back on Lot 1, Block 271, Carlouel Sub. under the hardship ruling of the Zoning Law, inasmuch as it is in conformity with the other buildings in the surrounding area. Attached hereto is letter of request and sketch. Note: 8 ~t. setback ~rom Palmer Road also approved by Zoning Board. -------~------------------------~-----------------~----------------------------- Zoning Board City of Clearwater Clearwater, Florida Attn: Mr. Leland Drew April 29, 1955 Dear Mr. Drew: Mrs. Roger Rogan, sister-in-law of Ralph Rogan, deceased, who owns a considerable amount of property in the Carlouel Subdivision, has made plans to build a very charming home on Lot 1, Block 271, Carlouel Subdivision. In clearing this matter with the Building Inspector we find that there is a requirement of a setback of 25 feet from Bay Esplanade. This 1s definitely working a hardship on Mrs. Rogan. May we respectfully call to your attention the fact that it has been traditional in the Carlouel Subdivision to set back all houses, both on the bay front and on t,he gulf front, twenty feet from the seawall on the waters side. This being tba case most of the homes along Eldorado, and many of them on Bay Esplanade, extend quite near to the street. Some of them right up to the sidewalk line. Mrs. Rogan's house would be in strict conformance with other houses in the neighborhood. She purchased her lot from her neighbor to the immediate north and her neighbors . to the south are close friends to the family. ( Conti nueci ) ,,:. .... . . t _ - . /.. . ".' ,". (Continued) 353 " , . tF0~1~~~~Z;;=i~:~:.~." .,.;~:"::". .'..",/.":'.1i . ,'" ."... . " .; ." ">'!","~"::.}';"'~~:'~ :.:.' .'....:,:.:!;:; .~, .,'....:.~'..:,. ~ ....~.....:: .,'~. ,,", :'.'-...., ,., 1~;.:' 'I..: :', ... ~ :',.!:~~.':':}: t,;~r::1?:~.:~;:: , . ' .;'. ;:).;! '",.::... ':. Ij,-,:::.':-.'.'..J,~'..~';.":""" ....::.;, . ,. . , , . :~:~~~(~~_~'~';J .,~.~. ..~:~~... ~<':'. ,_.1..~::,..: . '" ; ..:., .",~:;,.,L :".,..;;Lih:;:.~;iEii0;;.i'i,~L1~:2f~~~~~}~~~,;';.~:~L:i;a:~i;.2Li:2;!.8d~;;;/ .,.. ":;!i;;;.:::~:,::;,<~;;'~.:'~~ ,'.," ""'>.~7IY~~ ;<PJ "t.~'t'lt'r[',,""'"'' ,'; "l..~ CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 (Continued) We wo~ld very much appreciate your ruling to permit her to proceed with construc- tion. Present plans indicate that the garage wing of the house would not be closer to the property line than l5 feet. (15') To qualify myself before your Board I wish to state that the writer was the developer for the original owners of Carlouel Subdivision and Mandalay point and knows their feelings in the matter from the beginning until now. Sincerely yours /s/ Paul F. Randolph PFR:mq ----------~~-~--~-~~---~--~-----~-~~~----~--------------------~----------._~----- , ' , I RE~LUTION WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, is the owner of the land hereinafter described, which land is suitable and necessary for street purposes, and WHEREAS, after due deliberation, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, has determined that it is in the best interest of said City and the inhabitants thereof that such land should be dedicated for street purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Comnission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That the following described land situate, located and being in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, be and the same is hereby dedicated, set aside and established as public thoroughfare to be used for street and a11ey purposes for the use and benefit of the public: Begin at the Northeast corner of Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 15 East and run West 2660.15 feet and South 1391.17 feet to a point in the street over the seawall along the East shore line of Clearwater Harbor; thence run South a7 deg. 30' 24" East a distance of 90.54 feet to a point of beginning; thence running on the arc of a curve bearing to the left with a radius of 196.09 feet, a distance of 2~4.01 feet to a point, the chord of which arc bears South 52 deg. 35' 20" East, a distance of 227.71 feet; thence running due East 367.74 feet to a point on the East side of a proposed alley; thence running North 0 deg. 47' East along the East side of said proposed alley a distance oC 114.71 feet to a point; thence running North a7 deg. 30' 24" West a distance of 15.0 feet to a point; thence running along the West side of said alley, South 0 deg. 47' West a distance of 112.36 feet to a point; thence running due West a distance of 352.78 feet to a point of curve; thence running on the arc of a curve bearing to the right with a radius of 121.51 feet a distance of 198.39 feet to a point, the Chord of which arc bears North 43 deg. 13' 30" West a distance of l77.09 feet; thence running North 3 deg. 33' East a distance of 4.10 feet to a point; thence running North 87 deg. 30' 24" West, a distance oC 58.88 feet to the Point of Beginning. 2. That the portion thereof lying within the bounds of the curbings of Pierce Street and Pierce Boulevard extended are hereby designated as Pierce Street and Pierce Boulevard respectively, according to their locations wherein they lie adjacent to said street and boulevard, and that portion of the above described land north of the north curb of Pierce Street extended easterly is hereby designated as a public alley. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of MaYt A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-COMMISSIONER ! ' AT'I'EST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead Cr'l'Y AUDI TOR AND CLERK -~-~~------~--~---------_.~-~-------~---~--~~~-~-------~--~----~-~----~---~~------ RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City oC C1earwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned o~ we~ds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure oC the owner thereot to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the coste thereof against the respective property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the following described property, situate in said City, sha11 be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the owners ~hereof 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 C1~y of Clearwater, as amended. .;. ,..::~10~'~~;;::~:::~~..~:"~'..'~_:0"LU~~M~0~C.;"'LL"~<J..,;.~"""j;0J~~~;~ii~~;~;~~$'j;~~:;:,:;:/~ 3Sq , i,,:t;: NAME - Edith Peck P.O. Box 584- C~ty Harold Smith Dunlop 39 De Bevoise Ave. Roosevelt, N. Y. Mrs. Theodora C. Kent Grange Hall University of Connecticut Storrs, Conn. Arron Pepper 411 Gulf View Blvd. Clear~Elter Beach The Howard Co. Inc. 409 S. Coronado Dr. Clear~Elter Beach Mr. Oscar Siebers 2749 S. 76th St. West Allis, Wis. Nick Lembo 305 23rd St. Brooklyn, N.Y. Leo G. Bertelshofer 204 S. Meteor City James H. Lane 1)01 S. Ft. Harrison City Leo G. Bertelshofer 204 S. Meteor City Nick Lembo 305 23rd St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Horace A.Reddy 2716 S. Wayne St. Arlington, Va. Chester K. Lynch Swedesboro New Jersey Ralph Talbert 510 Trenton St. SE Washington, D. C. Lee R. Robinson 185 W. Laketon Muskegon, Mic h. H. S. ~ Hazel D. Lacey 1054 Nome Ave. Akron 20, Ohio Geo. T. Petrianos 179 Grant Ave. Newton Center, Mass. Alan R. Day 1155 Grove St. City Fred J. Wesemeyer P.O. Bolt 1347 Ft. lJIyers, Fla. R. C. Roberts 4 N. Highland Ave. Clearwater Mozelle D. Wilson % Rodgers and Cummings 119 N. Ft. Harrison City Donald Alvord P.O. Box 896 City Fredrick E. Rau 18 ~. Meteor City Joseph K. Christiansen 18b4S Marlowe Ave. Detroit 35, Mich. Zachary Carpi ta 17715 Gulf Blvd. Redington Beach, Fla. A & W Glads P.O. Drawer 351 Ft.. Myers, Fla. ,.- \:; CITY COMMISSION MEETING May l6, 1955 (Continued) DESCRIPTION Lot 16 and E 15' of Lot 11 Block C, Boulevard Heights Lot 10, Block B Crest Lake Sub. Lot 11, Block B Crest Lake Sub. '. :.1 " , , COST 5.00 4..00 4.00 Lot 124 & St of 123 Lloyd White Skinner Lo t 12 5 Lloyd White Skinner Lots 9 10, and 11 Block C, Mount Orange Lot 11, Block B McVeigh Lot 12, Block B McVeigh Lot 1, Block D McVeigh Lot 2, Block D McVeigh Lot 3, Block D McVeigh Lot S, Block B Unit C, Skycrest Lot 9 Block B Unit C, Skycrest Lot 1, Block A Unit D, Skycrest Lot 4, Block A Unit D, Skycrest Lot 5, Block C Unit D, Skycrest Lot 6, Block F Unit 4, Skycrest Lot 13, Block B Unit 5, Skycrest Lot 13, Block C Unit 5, Skycrest Lots 5 and 6, Block A Unit 6, Skycrest Lot 8 Block A Unit ~, Skycrest 4.00. 4.00 12.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 4.00 Lots 9 and 10, Block A Unit 6, Skycrest Lot 1, Block J Unit 7, Skycrest Lot 2, Block J Unit 7, Skycrest Ur.?lated- SE corner of Comet and Drew. 13-29-15 5637 X 8 Unplated- S side of Drew between Comet and Aurora. 13-29-15 5637 X 9 8.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 (Continued) , ;~ ;~& ~:~ .i~~~~~\fJt~L. i :":r""<:1'~"I":""":"'':r:~ ,:;1~I~rl~f1r ~ -", """""1 ;(*,$ ~\~~~ , , ' ~'~~~~;;=~",~~=:.~~,~'"':,.'", . 3 f,O'.;:t:.. ~_.(:,:.: :.1:", ,;.C,U;,C,;;;, LL.~}"~ilil~,.~;i;;~~~~,'l '.. , ,:';',..,' . , '.,' , . .' .!t . . ~ ,", .'..'.. '". , ........'....... CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 (Continued) PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission o~ the City of Clearwater, Florida, this 16th day of May, A. D. 1955. "., "l:T,. 'j~,:, ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead City Auditor and Clerk /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner ~----~--~------~--~------.--.------------~-~-~~-~~~-~--~~-~-----------~---------- RESOLU1.'ION WHEREAS, THE WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, embracing the Counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee, has been ~orking since 1947 on the inland waterway project from the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County to the Anclote River in Pinellas County, and WHEREAS, the entire route of said project has been finally determined and approved by all bodies concerned, including the District and the United States Corps of Engineers, and WHEREAS, the District 1s presently negotiating the purchase of right-of-way and has authorized the taking of right-of-way by eminent domain wherever necessary and has actually commenced and is acquiring the necessary right-of-way ~or the pro ject, and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that an appropriation of Federal funds be made in order to commence work on the project at an early date to bring same to an early completion. 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 Congressional Delegation representing the area concerned be requested and are hereby requested to seek a Federal appropriation during the current Congress in order that work on the project may be expedited as much as possible, to the benefit of the West Coast of Florida and the State of Florida as a whole; further, that certified copies of this Resolution be furnished to Congressmen James A. Haley, William C. Cramer and Paul Rogers, and to Senators Spessard L. Hoaland and George Smathers with the request that these gentlemen do all things possible and necessary to see that this project receives favorable consideration from the Congress. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown ~YOR-COMMISSIONER " " ~ . ~ ~":',:: ~ ;'i ::-' ::'; . . ..,.,;y.\.! '., :,' .~, :, '.:::< ~. :'~'. .:l:: i~1~it, .~ p~ ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK ---~---~-----~~~~~-~--~-----~---------~---~-~-~-~~-~~--.------~-----~--~------~-~ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Harry G. Wingo has served as an official and employee of the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, for twenty-nine years, and has, during the latter portion of said time, served in the important and responsible pOSition of City Auditor and Clerk, and WHEREAS, during his entire tenure of office, said Harry G. Wingo has served with unselfish devotion and dedication to the duties and requirements of his position, and his service has in every manner been exemplary, and WHEREAS, through his service as aforesaid, the said Harry G. Wingp has made outstanding contributions to the welfare or the government and to the inhabitants of the City or Clearwater, and WHEREAS, said Harry G. Wingo has elected to retire from his pOSition as City Auditor and Clerk of the City of Clear~ater, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Comission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: That the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, accedes to the desire or Harry G. Wingo, City Auditor and Clerk, to retire, with profound regree; FURTHER, that ror itself, for all persons participating in the gpvernment of the City of Clearwater, and for the citizens of the City of Clearwater, the City Commission extends sincere appreciation for and recogni~1on or the outstanding eJctraordinary service of Harry G. Wingo; FURTHER, that ~his Resolution be spread . ~ .. (Continued) .' i '~~~=--~~---~~:=~~~::~~~ CITY COMMISS ION MEET! NG May 16, 1955 (Continued) upon the Public Records of the City of Clearwater, Florida, as a memorial to Harry G. Wingo and to the example that he has set by his long and devoted service to the City of Clearwater; FURTHER, that a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the said Harry G. Wingo to manifest the appreciation of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, as hereinbefore expressed. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown MAYOR-COMMISSI ONER ~i , ~1~f~!~~1 I ,,' I,' ,_.. r?',jt\if! . II,' ,,'. ,... ;'('.~Y' ; I.." ._::" ~ ' '",..t' ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK i ., ,. ----------------------------~------~------------------------------------~----_._~ To: From: Subject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector EDENVILLE SUBDIVISION May 6, 1955 The Zoning Board recommends that the Edenville Subdivision plat be approved as submitted this date, and that the zoning be designated as R-l. Attached hereto is the plat. (Note: 5/17/55 - Mr. Anderson approves change in this memo - Lot 1, Block A & Lots 1 & 2, Block B, already zoned Business.) ----------------------------~~----~--_._~--------------~--------~--~-~-------~--- Mr. Oliver Anderson, Secretary Clearwater Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson:- Clearwater, Florida April 18th, 1955 I am writing this letter in behalf of the Church of C~rist, which is now located at 611 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue. This church desires to erect a new building and for that purpose we would like to purchase property described as: The North 200 feet of the South half of the West Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 13, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County, Florida. We understand that this property is now zoned R-l, and we would like to have it rezoned in order to permit the erection of this church building on the property. Will you kindly consider this letter as an application to have this property rezoned, and if any supporting papers or information is required we will be glad to furnish it. Very truly yours, CHURCH OF CHRIST By /s/ F. L. Hendrix ---------~-~---~----~---------------------~---~~~---~------------~~----------~~-- We, the undersigned citizens owning property adjacent to the North 200 reet of the South half of ~he West quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 13, lownship 29 South, Range 15 East, Pine1las County, Florida, hereby consent to the rezoning of said property in order to permit the erection of a church on the property. ~:~ ~:~ L. C. McMullen Lunette McMullen Ruth A. Mann Franklin John Mann -~-------------------------~----------------------------------------------~-~~--- To: From: Sub ject: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager Mr. O. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Request of the Church of Christ May 6, 1955 The Zoning Board recommends that the matter be submitted to the City Attorney for an opinion as to whether or not a Church is permitted in an R-l zone. If so, no further action by thiB Board is desirable, it not, this matter will be rererred back to this Board. Attached hereto is original letter and small sketch. �;: 3 so CITY COMNIISSION MEETING may 16, 1955 The City Comraission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, May 16, 1955, at 1.30 P.M, with the following members present: Herbert M. Brown Jack Russell Guy L. Kennedy W. E. Stratig, Jr. J. N. 'Bohannon Also present were: F. G. Middleton Chas, M. Phillips, G. T. McGlamma S. Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Cbmmissioner Co.*nmis si one r Conmissioner Commissioner �itp Manager �r• City Attorney Chief of Po].ice City En�ine�r The Mayor called the meeting to order and asked if there w•ere any corrections to the minutes af the meetings of May 2nd and Map 9th. Cowmissioner Russell move�d that the minutes �f the regular meeting of May 2nd, 1955, and the special meeting of May 9th, 1955, be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in writing subject to a correcteci motion of the minutes regarding the appointmQnt of the City Clerk. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously, Commissionex Russell moved that the minutes of the meeting of May,.9th be amended so as to reflect that Mr. Whitehead was actually appointed City Clerk by the City �ommission and that the City Commission directed the City Manager to institute approp•riate appointive documents ta the Civil Service Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carr3ed unanimously. The CitS> Manaoer called attention to the fact that the motion in the meeting of May 2nd which accepted the plat of Sirmons Heights First Addition did not include accepting the recommendation of the Zoning Board that the subdivision be zoned R-1. Cor�issioner Kennedy moved that supplementing the CommissionTs acceptan�e of the plat of Sirmons Heights First Addition that the Zoning Boardts recommendation of restrictioris of R�1 on the plat be approved and t hat it �e placed on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannor� and carried unanimously. The City Attorne;r requested that a motion be made that all of th.ese subdivi- sions that have been approJed and brought into the Qity that.,have not vet been placed on the Zoning r�Sap be p3.aced on the Zoning Map. Commissioner Kennedy suggested that at migh� be expedient to have the Engi.neering Department make a seaxch for any of those plats that have been accepted and bring in a scheduZed list of each one of them and have the motion made a� that time, Commissioner Strang moved th�t the City Attorney prepare a proper Resol�ztion for these plats that do not show on the Zoning Map and brino it in for approval at the ne�ct raee�ing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. The City Manager re�orted that two bids we?^e rec�ived to purchase the present Chamber of CQmmerce Building on �leveland Streeto The bi�s were read as follows: Bruce Tayloz� Use �60,000,00 Real Esi;ate, Insurance & -� Mortgage Loan offices James F, jlagurno 45,000.00 Banking offices & General officPs The Mayor remarked that the bids were too smaZl for the Commission to consider and recommended that the bids be rejected and the checks returned. Gommissioner Russell moved that the bids be rejec�sd and the checics returned i'or the reason that the price is not what the City Commission �hinks the propertp is worthe Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The �Iayor recommer,ded that the property be placed on the market and that the Co�ission entertain offers and bids £ro�n real estare men on it. Mr. Fsank Muscarella suggested tha� the building be appraised and then placed on the market. Commissioner Bohannon commented that it migt►t be possible to move some oi the City Hall offices to the building. By oonsent, the Commission agreed to discuss the natter at a later date. The City I�fanager rep�rted that �'ive bids had been receivecl for air condition- ing the Sea-Orama, the City Hall Auditorium, the Ch�mber of Commerce room at the Marina, and the Engineering Depar�ment. The bids were read as follows: SeaOrama Dean Roofing 27 2e1� Auto. Cooling 3061.00 . Sunset Sh. Met. 2�.qg.00 Y-B Refr. 2�g5.00 City Fuel 194.7.00 C. H. Aud. Ch. of C, 327.32 4 70.00 4z71.00 70�0.00 3125.n0 7oz5.00 26$5.00 3$14.00 5495000 4319.00 Cost if total E'�_ order laced �615.SQ � 1z,1z�.77 540.00 14,552.00 650.00 12,�75.00 636.Oa 9,$$5.C�0 1495.n0 Cemmissioner Strang moved that the b3ds be referrsd to ths City Manager for tabulation and report back to the next regular mseiing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. � ►`; ��� _�_ CITY COMM:CSSION MEETING May 16, 1q55 It tidas reparted by the City Manager that six bids had been received for the replacement of the sanitarp sewer in Myrtle Avenue from Drew Street to Maple Street. The bids were read as foilovas: Smith-Sweger Constr. Ga., Clearwater, Fla. E. I. Rutledge, Contractor, St. Petersburg E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater "- Jack I,aurance, Contractor, L&rgo Stans£ield Cons�r. Co., Tampa Mariani-0'Brien, Inc., St. Petersburg 9�2z, 364. 00 20,097.60 1�,192�00 20,1$'6. 20 lb,��5.00 1$,675.00 Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager fo;r tabulation and report back to the next regul.ar meetingo Motion w as seconded by Commissioner Russell and c�rried unanimousYp. The Mapor announ�ed a Public Hearing on the request of Dr. :t. H. Center and others for Business usage of iot s 23, 24, 25, B1ock B, Hibiscus Gardens, an area present'ly zoned R-2. The City Attorney read the request from Mr. Ralph Richards on behalf oi Dr, Center and a group of inen who are organizing the Clearwater Federal Savings and Loan Association and would like �o locate it on this site adjacent to Cleveland Plaza Shopping Genter. He also read the Zoning Boardts recommendation that the request be grantad since the �djoining prap�ty to the north contains a filling station, and the adjoining property to the wes� is occupisd 1by the shopping center. The Zoning Board felt Y,hat use of the property for a b�.nk would not be detrimental to residential property to the east and south of these lots. A petition was ,presentPd signed by seven adjacent property owners protesting the granting of the request. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Houchard, owners of adjoining property on the east, objected that the chaage to business usage would lower the value of their propertg. Mr. Ra1pY. Richards addressed the Commission stating that this group of inen wouZd provide a needed service by bringing a new facility to serTe the eastern secti�s� of the City. Dr. Center spoke to the Commission pointing out that Lincoln Avenue was developing as a business area and in the future there would probably be business on t�oth sides of Lincoln irom Cleveland to Court Street. �he Mayor commented that ii the City Commission 3enied the request for use of the propzrty for the bank building, the patitioners could appeal the matter in Circuit Covrt, and it was possible that the Courtts decision wo uld make the prnperty available for any business p:arpose, not just limi�ed to a bank buildir�, Since the Zoning Board recoromends that the Commission approve Lats 23, 21�, 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens, for use as a bank building by the Clea.rwater Federal Savings & Loan for the reason that it fits the hardship pro- vision of the Zoning Law, Cormnissioner Russsll moved that the City Commission go along with the Zoning Boar d in recommending the approva]..for this usage. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carriesi unaniniousl4. A Public Fiearing was called by tne Mayor on the request of Dr. W. 0. Van Bsunt for Business usage of property described as the north 15 feet of th�e West 96.75 feet of the East 193.5 feet oi Lot 10 and the South 65 £eet of the West 95.75 £eet of the East 193.5'feet of Lot 1, Fadgetts Estates Subdivision. Tha City Atta„ney read the request �om Mr, J. T. McMullen, attorn�y, whiah explained that Dr. Van Brunt wished to uss the property for a dental clinic. He also read the Zoning Boardis reconunendation that the request be granted because the proper�y to the west is zoned Business� A letter was read from Mr. Ber� Krentzman, attorney, written on behalf of Mr. Glifford Snedeker, Mr, Ben Sutton and ��irs. Margaret Shannon, affected proyertp owners, which stated that his clients had no objection to a dental clinic being built on the property but would object to other business usage. The P�ayor asked if there were any othe� objections and there were none. Commissioner Strang inquired if provi.sion had been made in the setback of the proposed building for the futur� widening o� Missouri Aoenue and Dr. Van Brunt s�ated that he planned to have a setback of fifteen feet from the front property line. After having held this Public Hearing on the request of Dr, Vr'. 0. Van Brunt for exception to the Zoning Law for his property ciescri,bed as part of Lo� 1 and part of I,ot 10, Padgetts Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Strang moved according to the Zoning Board recommendation that �his property be approved for use of a dental clinic. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon an3 carried unanimously. The i�layor announced a Public Hearing on the request oi Mr. Paul F. Randolph for a fiiteen foot setback line from Bap Esplanade and an eight foot setback line from Palmer Road for Lot l, Block 2%i, Carlouel Subdivision. The City Attornep read the request from Mr. Randolph representing Mrs. Roger Rogan who plans to build a Ytome on the lot in question and was requesting the change in setbacks under the hardship provision of the Zoning Law. The Mayor inquired if there were objections from anyone in the audi�nce and there were none. Having held this Public Heari.ng, Commissioner Russell moved that the request of Mrs. Roger Rogan for a fif�een foot setback line fxom Bay Esplanade and an eight foot setback line from Palmer Road for Lot l, Block 271, Carlouel 5ubdivision, be granted in aceordance with the Zoning Board's recommendatiora. Motion was secondecl. by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. As requested by the Commission, the Gity Engineer aaid that he had investi- gated the possibilitp of installin,� a sump pump for the storm sewer r.unning £rom the corner of San Mar�co and Ma,ndalay Boulevard to th� Gulf and founci that ir. order to run a sump pump that would discharge aIl of the water from the s�orm sewer system, a 40 HP motor and pump would be needed �n d the cos•t would be approximately �16,000.00 and that a jet pump could be installed which would jet out the sand from the existing storm sevaer, said installation wou ld require a 5 HP mot�r ,and the aost would be approximately $�1600.00. Hawever, the City Engine er thought that extending the pipe further inta the Gulf at a cost of �y�.0U.00 �,ou1d also accomplish the purpose. After discussion, the Commission agreed to inspect the site of the storm sewer before making a deaision. .�52 -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETIIJG May 16, 1955 The Mayor recommended that Miss Sarah De Kirkpatrick be apPointed to �he I,ibrary Board for a ane year tQrm. Commissioner Strang moved in accordance with the Ma,yor�s recoromendation that Miss Sarah De Kirkpatrick be ap�v�inted for the vacancy on the Library Board and that Reverend A. T. Cornwr:ll be made an honorary li£e member of the Library Board. Motion was seconded by Commis aioner Russell and carried unanimously. Commi.ssioner Kznned�f repor�in� fur the Gommittee investigating requests for abatement of the Boulevard Heights sanitary sawer assessment; stated that the Committee had requested the City Engineer to draw up a comparative schedule of the assessed cost an the basis of the number of square feet in the lots instead of a front footage b�sis, and it developed some minor differences but not enough to change the assessment as it has been spread and published. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the assessment as made staad and no change be made in the asssssments of the several people that have made protests -- Mr. A. H. Smith, Mr. John Parker, Mr. E�ward E, Kimball and Mr. B, D: Shorter. Gommissioners Strang and Bohannon requested permi$sion to refrain from voting. Commissioner Kennedy moved that the assessment remain as it is and no change or abatements �e made. Motzon was seconderi by Com�issioner Russell. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Kennedy, Russell and Brown voted ��Aye". Motion carried. Commissioners Strang and Bohannon did not vote„ Commissioner Strang sugg�sted that the property owners who made requ�sts for abatement be notified that the liens are to be filed in accordance wa.th the original assessment. The City Manager presen�ed a sketch of an overhead directional sign recommended bp the Chamber of Commerce to t�e placed 200 feet north of �he inter- section of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Route 19 and a similar sign to be erected 200 feet south of the same intersection at an estimated cost of ��2,500.00 for eac2a. I�x, Paul Ficht, Secretary of the Cha�ber of Commerce, addressed the Commission explaining that the Chamber of Commerce wou ld like to secure appr�val from the State Road Department to erect the signs over Route 19. Mr. Ficht mentioned that Nir. Al Rogero, State Road Board member, had informed him that plans were nearly comglete for installing a cloverleaf type of crossing with � underpass at this intersection. Mr. Ficht said if the Road Depar�ment was ready to begin construction in the near future the Chamb er of Commerce would not recommend the expenditure for the signs as they would not fit the cloverleaf design. The Ma,yor su�gested approving the signs in grinciple now and at budget time the matter could be considered for inclusion in the Chamber of Commerce budget if they w��sh to go ahead with it at that time. Commissioner Strang noved that an the req�:�esL of the Chamber of Commerce for the overhead sign at the intersection of Route 19 and Gul£-to-Bay Boulevard th at this n�atter be approved in principle and that the necessary officials cooperate in getting the approval. of the Stata Road Aepartment for these signs and by budget time if the lay-aut of the cloverleaf or whatever they are going to put out there is definite, then the amount be put in their budget for the signsfor next pear. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Ficht�together with the Chamber of Commerce get behind a move to have mare of the State Road Department's directional signs put up to tell. how far it is to C le arwat er. The City Manager r.eported that the City Clerk had recommended that the portion of the plat of Maryraon� Subdivision occupied by the City Airport and other City property -- Blocks 1-19, inclusive, be vacated inasmuch as the plat st�ill shows streets, etc., in that area. The Citp Attorney said it Nould be necessary for him to prepare a Resolutinn and go before the Ccyunty Commis$ion and have the matter advertised. By consent, Lhe City Att�rney was instructed to proceed on the va�ati}�g of Blocks 1-19, Marymont Subdivision. The Mayor suggested it might be well to brir_g all of that Citp property in that area inside the City limits. The City Attorney was instructed to investigate the proaednre of taking it in the City. Tre City Attorney read a R�solution which would dedicate part of the former Hartsell property n.ow owned by the City for right-of -way purposes for Pierce Street and Pierce Boulevard and also a fifteen foot strap running nor�h from Pierce Street on �he east side of the former Hartsell residence would be dedicated as a public al�ey. Cor�issi.oner Strang moved that the Resolui:ion be passe3 and adopted and the proper ofi'icials be authorizsd to aigri it. Mo;;ion was secnnded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. A Resalution was read by the City Attornep which would request tlze Florida Gongressional Delegation represent9.ng this area to seek a Federal a�pro�•ria�ion dur ing the current year to expedite work on the Inland Waterway Pr�ject from Lee County to the Anclate River in Pinellas County. The City Attorney explained that the County Commission had adcpted a similar ResoZution and was requesting all municipalities in the County and a11 Chamber of Commerce agencies to execute a like Resolution. Commissioner Strang moved tha.t the Rasolution be adopted and th at the proper officials be authorized to execu�e it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The Mayor requested the City .Attorney to send a copy of the Resolution to the Clearwater Gha�oer of Commerce for its action. �;. `� ���-� � � �� � -4 _ CITY COMMIS5IOr7 MEETTNG May 16, 1�55 The City Attorney read a Resolution citing Mr. Harry G. Wingo, retiring City Clerk, ior his twenty-nine years of service to the City of Clearwater and expressing apprec3ation for and racognition of his outstand3ng service. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be passed anu adopted and �he proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motian �vas seconded by Commissioner .Bohannon and carried unanimouslq. The City Attorney read a letter f7rom Mr. F. L. Hendrix on b ehalf oi the Church of Cnrist sequesting tnat the church be permitted to erect a rrew building on a certain tract in the scautheast quarter of Section 13-29-15 which ar�ea is presently zoned R-1, The lettex^ inclnded a statement .from four adjainin� property owners that they had no objeci,ion to a,^,hurch beiz�g erected on the property. By consent, the matter was deferred until tha Commissioners coul,d 3etermine the exact location af the proposed site. The City Managzr presented a plat of'Edenville Subdivision for approval and reported that the plat was now signed by al� the awners in the subdivisian, that the contracts in accordance with Ordinance 5.32 had been signed, and the bond for the improvements had been posted. He read the Zoning BoardTs recommen- dation which was that the plat be zoned R-1. He also reported th�a� the developers would like to have the subdivision brougrt into the Gity. Commissioner Strang moved that the plat of Edenville Subdivision as presente� be approved; that the propar official� be authorized to execute the contracts in cAnnection with Ordinance 632; that the proper officials be authorized to sign the plat; that the zoning according to the Zoning �oardTs recommendation be made R-1 (except Lot 1, Block A, and Lot� 1 and 2, Block B, in the area previously zoned Busxness on the Zoning Map) and that it be put an the 2oning Map. Motion was seconded by Commiss3oner Kennedy and carried unanimously. The City Managzr presented a Resolntion requiring twenty-six property owners to clean their lots of �eeds and ur.derbrush. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution.be ado pted. Motion was seconded by Commzssioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. There being no furtt�er business to come be%re the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at L�:20 P,M. , � Mayor- ommissione Attest: . v .. City �l�itor and Clerk � 3,� 3 CITY CONfi+�lISSION MEETTNG �iay lb, 1955 Mayor Commissioner Herber� M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jre Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon May 13, 1955 � 5 y� Gentlemen: The City Cor�unission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, May 16, 1955 in the City Hall Auditorium £or the purpose of discussing the items listed on the attach�d agenda, �leeting time will be 1:30 P.M. Vzry trulp yours, FCM•s /s/ F. C. Middleton Enclosures City Manager Agenda - City Commissior. Meeting of May 16, 1955 Cit;� Hall Auditorium 1:30 P.M. 1. Invocation, The Rev. Hugh E. Powel, Trinitp Presbyterian Church. 2. Approving the minutes of the Reo lar Meeting, of May 2, 1955 and the Special Meeting oi' �lay 9, 1955- 3. Openin� of bids for: A. Chamber of Commerce Property. B. Air Cox�di�ioning Sgstems. C. Sanitary Sewer in NTyrtle Avenue, from Drew St� to N,�ple St. 4. Public Hearings: A. Request of �r. R. H. Center and others for Businass usage of Lats 23, 24, 25, ��ock B, Hibiscus Gardens, in an area presently zoned R-2, This prnperty is located at the nortw.east carner of Park St. and Lincol.n Ave. B, Request of Dr. Trl. 0. Van Brunt for Business usage for prcaperty described as a part of Lot �., Padgetts Estates Subdivision. Trsis propar�y is located on tixe east side of MissQuri Ave, approximatelp 1�.5 feet south of Drew St. in an area presently zon�d R-1�. C. Request caf Paul F. Iiandolph ior a f�gteen f`oat setback line :from Baq Esplanade and an eight fdot setback line from Palmer Road f�r Lot l, Block 271, Carlouel Subdivision. S. Commissioti's consideration of: ,4. R�port from City Engineer on Sumg Pump to be placed at the corner oF San Marao and Mandalap Avenue. B. Appointment o�'Library Board Member. C. Commit�es report an Boulevard Heights A,sessment Resoluti_on. D. Overhead sign at intersection of Route �19 and Gu1f to Bay Blvd. E. Vacate Plat on record of Airport Area. 6, Commission's consideration of items from t he City Attorneyts Office: A. Dedication of land in area of Pierce St. and Pierce Boulevard for street Yurposes. B. Resolution relative to West Coast Inland Waterway Project. C. Resolu�ion to Harrp G. Wingo. 7. Items from the Zoning Board. A. Request of the Church of Christ for permission to build a church in R-1 Zoning. B. Plat of Edenville Subdivision. $. I,ot Mowing Applications. 9. Jtil.ity Improvements. 10. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of tha Commission. Adjournment April 12, 1955 To: F. C. Maddleton, City Manager From: S. Lickton, Git y Engineer Subject: Sirmons Heights Subdivision (Replat) The pl.at of Sirmo�is Haights Subdivision has been checked by ttais off�ce, you will recall that a portion of �his �lat has been previously approved by tne Cit y Comraission. This layout is in order, the sewers and streets have been installed under the inspection of the City Engineer's office. ' April $, 1955 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Ci�y Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board . SubjEct: Request of Sirmons Seabdivision The Zoning Board recomu;�nds that we approve the rep�at of Sirmons Heights Subdivision for Ei-1 zoning. Attached hereto is letter of request and plat. �� ����� ; � 1, ' � I � ? i� � , �l ;� ; � � �:� i CIi'Y COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 City �f Clearwater Gle�irr�rster, Florida April 6, 1955 TO WHQM IT MAY CONCERN Enclosed is a plat of SIRMONS HEIGIiTS, Subdivision, Clearwater, Florida, % r �'�' your approval. We alsa request the zoning to be classified as R 1- residential. SINMQNS CONSTRUCTIQN CO., INC. /s/ B. H. Sirmons BHS/rs 1 encls. Mr. i7liver Anderson, Secretary Map 6, i955 Wlearwater 'Loning Board Clearwater, Florida Doar Mr. Anderson: I represent a�roup of inen who have recently received permission ta organize a new fedsral savings and loan association in Clearwater, Florida. We wou1�1 like to locate this association adjacent to Cleveiand Plaza. Tn this connection we are negotiating for use of the following property: �tis 23, 24 and 25, �lock TMBTM, Hibiscus Gardens The lots in Block t��fl are 20 foot uni�s, so the t hree units comprise a lot 60 feet by i00 feet at the northeast cornes of Lincoln and Park. This lot is immediately across the street from the Cleveland Pla2a Shopping Center. We would like to p�ace our savings and loan bank building on this lot. We feel that this would be an ideal location for a savings and loar� assoc3.ation, and that an operation of this kind would not be objectionable in a residentiaZ area. Furthermore, we feel that the erec^,ion of tk�e Cleveland Plaza S�opping Center makes it inevitable that the property across the street from it will eventuall}r be used for business purpnse_, as it would hardly be �esirable to erect a residence directiv across the street irom a shopping center of this kind . It is my understanding that the Zoning Board has permission to allow non- conforming uss of individual pieces of property where the conditic�ns juati£y such use. I respectfully request that��re be gra.nted permission ta locate this building on the above described prnpertg. Very trulp yours, /s/ Ralph F{ichards RR/ls MaS 6, 1955 To: Mr. F� C. Middleton, City tdanager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, B1dg. Tnspector Subject: Request of Dr. Canter The Z�ning Board recommends that we approve the first three lots: Lots 23, 2�., & 25, Block B, Hibiscus Gardens f�r �he use of the Ban.k Buil�tng by the Clearwater Federal Savings and Loan, for tn� re�son that it fits the harriship provisions of tl�e Zoning Law, because the pro��erty adjoining to the north is a filling station, adjoining to the west xs a Shooping Center ancl that the u�e as a Savix�gs and.Loan Bank would not be undizly detrimental to residential use of the properties lying easterly and soatherly o£ these �hree lots. Attached hereto is letter and sketch. PET3 T ION We, the u�dersigned, owners of the respective properties set forth follovring our signatures below, do hereby enter our written protest to tYae Gity Commission of the City of Clearwater, sitting as a Board of Adaustment and Appeal to the r�quest for exception under the Hardship Provisions of tY� Zonin� drdinanco of the City of Clearwater made by Dr. R. H. Center and othErs for business usage of ��s 23, 24 and 25, Block TTB�� Hibiscus Gardens, in an arsa presently zoned R..2, which said property is located at the northeast corner og Park Street and I�incoln Avenue. (Oontinued) � 5� 5 CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 (Continued} Your petitionez� �rould show to the Honorable Commission that each of thsm arP tne owners of homes on Park Street, and that the granting of the request an�l the use of such prc�perty £or business gurposes vrould have a seriou� adverse e#'i'ect on the property vaJ.ues oi the respective owners and the signatories to this protest. The petitioner, H. H. ffouchard, and his wife, MicheiZa Houchard are the owners of tYxe dwelling house immediately adjacent to �kre east oi �he �ract of land, the subject matter of the xequest fo� exception„ and the said petitioner, H. H. Houchard ansi Niichella Houchar� maintain their permanent home and plaee of residence in the said d�elling hvuge. The undersigned petitioners would state that each of them purchased residen- tial property on v�rhich they presently reside on Park Street for the express pwrpose of bea.ng in a residential a�ea, and each of us desire tha� our original purpose and intention be honor�d and that the request of Dr. ii. H. Center and others be denis8. /s/ H. H. Houchard (Owners of Lo�s 26, 2'7, 2$, Block ttB�� Hibiscus Gar€lens) /s/ Michelle Ho�uchard /a/ I. A. Paradis (Owner of Lot 5, Block "Dri Hibiscus Gardens) /s/ Mr. C. A..Polley (Owners of Lot 4, Block TMD�t /s/ Mrs.. C. A, Fo1Jey Hibiscus Gardens) /s/ Myrtella MacNeal (Oc�ner o�' Lot 3 and west hali of Lot 2, Block ttD� Hibiscus Gardens) /sf J. C. Mason ([3wn�r of Lot $ in Bloek ttDtt Hibiscus Gardensj To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager �ay b, 1955 From: Mr. 0. :i. Ander�on, Bldg. Ir.spector Subject: Request of Dr. W. 0. Van Brunt The Zoning Board reGommends that we approve the request of Dr. W. 0. Van Brunt to construct a dental clinic in lots 1 and 10 of Padgetts Sub. under the Hardship Ruling, for the reason that the property �o the west is zoned Business and tm the North is a State t horoughfare. Attached hereto is original letter and sketch. Mr. Oliver A.nderson April 25, 1955 Secretary Zoning Board Cit y of Clearwater Clearwatex, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson: I represent Dr. W. 0. van Brunt of this Citp, who recen�ly signed a contraet to purchase certair� property located in Lots 1 and 10 of Padgett's Estaf;e Subdivision. Th�s property is located East og Missouri Avenue near Drew Street. An inquixy �t your off3ce has disclosed that the present City Zoning of this property is R�t; - mtiltigle dwellings. It is Dr, Van Bruntss present intention to improve this property by the erection of a building for use as a Dental Clinic. I raalize that this raisas a question of whether this is a permissive use under existing zoning. Both Dr, Van Brunt and T�hought it well to submit the matter to the Zoning Board for a ruling before praceeding further with plar.s for Lhis type of develdpment. It is noted that Section ITI of the present Zoning Ordinance, in which the various use districts are de�ined, that "medical clinic” is included in the R-4 classification. It is also noted that the mora detailed definition included in Section v-A, inGludes hospitals. It occnrs to us that the operation of a Dental Clinic would be certainlg* within the spirit, if not the letter, of thesa provisions. I am also under the impr ession th at the City Commission approved a recommenda- tion of your Board parmitting the erection of a Dental Clinic on the side of Missouri Avenue approximately one block South of the location herein involved. It wi11 be greatly appreciated if you would suhmit this matter to the next meeting of the Zoning Boarcl, Any additional infermation or further assistance I can give you, will be 3mmediately available upon request. Yours respeatfully, JTM/a /s/ J. �,reed McMullen (Bay View Building) ��� m�'"�",,, � CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 May 12, 1955 City Clerk City of Clearwater City Ha11 Clearwater, Flerida Dear Sxr: I am writing on bena�f of Mr. Clifiord Snedeker, Mr, Ben Sutton and Mrs. Margaret Shannon in c•�nnection with the public hearing schedul�d for Monday, May 16, 1955 at 1:30 P.M. upon the request of Dr. ZV. 0. Van Brunt for an exception under the Zoning Law relating �o the follow•::;�g described property: The North 1S feet of the West 96.%5 feet of the East 193.5 feet oi Lot 1Q, and the South 65 feet of the West 96.75 feet of the �ast 193.5 feet of Lot l, PADGETTS ESTATES SUBDIVISION. This property is located on the east side of Missauri Avenue appx•oximately 145 feet south of Drew Street in an area presentlp zoned R-�.. My clients own property adjacent to this praperty, They understand that Dr. Van Brunt has requested permission to use this property as the location far a dentist ofiice, and they have no objection to this. The notice in connection with the public hearing indicates that consideration will be given as to whether �aid property can be used for t�business usage". Without knowing the exact use, other than for a dentist office, a�y clients do object to general approval to use for business purposes. - It is their opinion that ths au�hority of the Citp Couunission under 5ection XVII of Ordinance 627, the Zoning Ordinance, is limited to the approval or disapproval of a requestr for a siecigic use which is in va�iance with the use prescribeei by the Zoning Act, and they would appreciate pour consideratioh of this request on t}zat basis. You are requested to make this letter available to the Cit y Comrazssion at the time and place of said public hearing. Very truly yours, /s/ Ben Krentzman BK:fp (First Feder�l B1dg.) May 6, 1955 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City I�anager From: rir. 0. H. Anderson, Bldg� Inspector Subject: Request of Paul F. Randolph, Inc. The Zoning BQard recommends that we approve the request fo r a 15' set back on Lot 1, Rlock 271, Garlouel Sub. under the hardship rulino of the Zoning Law, inasmuch as it is in conformit� with the other buildings in the surround3ng area. Attached heretn is lstter oi request snd sketch. Note: $ ft. setback from Palraer Road also approved by Zoning Board. Zoning Board Apri1 29, 1955 City of Glearwater Clearwater, Florida Attn: Mr. Leland Drew Dear Mr. Drew: Mrs. Roger Rogan, sistrer-i�-1aw of Ralph Rogan, deceased, who owns a considerable amount af property in the Carlouel Subdieision, has maua plans to build a very charming home on Lot 1, Block 271, Carlouel Subdivision. In clearing this wa�ter with the Building Inspector we find t�at there is a requirement of a setbacl� o� �5 feet from Bay Esplanade. This is definitely working a hardship on Mrs. Rogan. May we re,spectfully ca.Il to your atitention the fact that it has been traditional in the Ca•rlou.el S�bdivision �o set back alI hous�s, both on the bayfront and on tYse gulf frona, twenty feet from the seawall pn the waters side. This bEing �he case most of the homes along ETdorado, and manS= of t hem on Bay Esplanade, extend quite near to the street. Some of them rig�t up to ths sidewa7.k line. Mrs. Rogan's house would be in strict conformance with other houses in the neighborhood. She p�m chased her lot from her neighbor to the immediate north and her neighbors to the south are close fi�iends to the family. (Continued) � �� ■ 3 .�' S CITY CONIMISSION MEETING MaY 16, 1955 (Continusd) We would very much appreciate your ruling to permit her to proceed with construc- tian. Present plans indicate that the yarage wing of the house would not be closer to the property line than 15 feet. (15'�) To qualify myself before your Board I wish to s�ate that the writer was the developer for the original owners of C�.rlouel Subdivision and Mandalay point and knows their feelings in the ma�ber from the beginning until nav�. Sincerely yours, PFR:mq /s/ Paul F. Randolph RESOLUTION WHERERS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, is the owner of the Iand here3nafter described, which land is suit�able and necessary for str�et purposes, an� WHEREAS, after due deliberation, �he City Co�nission of the City oi Clearwater, Florida, has determ�ned that it is in the best interest oi said City a.nd the inhabitants t hereof that such land should be dedicated for street purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows: 1. That the % llowing described land situate, loca�ed and being in the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, be and the same is hereby dedicated, set aside and established as public tYioroughfare to be used for street and alley purposes for the use and benefit of the public: Begin at the Northeast corner of 9ection 1�, Township 29 �outh, Range l� East and run West 2660.15 feet and South 1391.17 feet to a point in the street over tk�e seawall along the East shore line o£ Clearwater Harbor; thence run South $7 deg. 30� 24^ East a distance ef 90.54 feet to a point of beginning; thence running on the arc oi a curve bearing to the left with a radius oi 1$6.09 feet, a distanee of 244.01 feet to a point, the chord �f which arc bears South 52 deg, 35► 20" East, a distance of 227.71 feet; thence running due East 367.71� feet to a point on th� East side of a proposed alley; thence running North 0 deg. 47t East along the East side of said proposed allep a distanca oi 17.4..71 feet to a point; thence running North $7 deg. 30' 24tt W�st a distance of i5>0 £ee� to a point; thence running along the Gtest side of said aLley, Sout� 0 deg. 47� West a distance of 112.36 feet tq a point; thenee running due West a distanc� af' 352.7$ feet �o a point of cu�ve, thence running on the arc of a curve bearing to the right with a radius of 121.51 feet a distance of �9$e39 2 eet to a point, the chord of whi�.h arc bears North 43 deg. 13' 3r�TM F�Test a distance oi 177,09 feet; thence running North 3 deg. 33+ East a distance o£ 4.10 f eet ta a point; thence running North �7 deg. 30' 21�" West, a distance of 5$.$$ £eet to the Poin� of Beginning. 2. That th e portion thereof lping within the bounds af th�e curbings of Pierce 5treet and Pierce Boulevard extended are herei�y designated as Piex�ce Street and Pierce Boulevar�d respectivel�, according to th�ir locations wherein they 1ie adjacent to .aid street and boulevard, and that portion oi the above described land north of the north ^urb of Pierce Strest extended easterly is hereby desi.gnated as a public alley. PASSED AND ADOPTED this lbth day of May, A. D., 1955. /s/ Herbert M, Brown MAYQR-�OMMISSIQNER ATTEST• /$/ R. �G. Whitet�earl GI TY AUDITOR AND CLERK RESOLUTTdN WHEREAS: it has been de�ermined by the Gity Commission of the Ci�y o:£ Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should he cleaned of weeds, grass and%or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notic� and failure of the owner thereoi to do �o, the City should clean such property and charge the costs t:�ereof agains� the respecti,ve properby. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLUED by the City Corrcuission af the C3ty of Claarwater, Florida, that the following d�scribed property, si�ua�e in sa;tcl Gity, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and�or underbrush within ten (10) days aiter notice in writing to the owners thereoi to do so and tha� upon failure �o complp with said notice, the City shall perfox�m such cleaning and charge the costs thereof agains� the respactive properties in a�cordance with Sectioii 12$ of the Chaxter oi the City of Clearwater, as amended. (Continued) ;, � NA1�IE Edith Peck P.O. Box 5$�. C i.ty Harold Smith Dunlop 34 De Bevoise Ave. Roosevel�, N„ Y. Mrs. Theodora C. Kent Granoe Hal� University of Connecticut Storrs, Conn. �rron Pepper l�11 Gulf View Blvd. Clearwater Eeach The Howard Coo Inc. w09 S. Coronado Dr. Clearwa�er Beach Mr. Oscar Siebers 2749 S. 76th St. West Allis, Wis. ATick Lembo 3a5 23rd St. Brooklyn, IJ.Y. Leo G. Bertelshofer 204 S. Metec�r City James H. Lane 1301 S. Ft. Harrison �ity Leo G. Bertelshofer 20�. S. Meteor City Nick Lembo 305 23rd St. Brooklpn, N. Y. Horace A.Reddy 2�16 S. iVayne St. Arlingtori, Va. Che ster K. Lynch Swede�boro New Jersey Ralph Ta].bert 510 Trenton St. SE Washington, D. C. Lee R. Robinson l$5 W. LakeLon Yduskegon, Mich. H. S. & Hazel n. I,acey 1054 I�ome Ave. Akron 20, Ohio Geo. T. Petrianos 179 Grant A.te.. Plewton Center, l�ass. Alan R. Day 1155 �rove St> City Fred J, W�semeyer P.o. Box 1347 Ft. Myers, Fla. R. C. Rober�s W N. Highland Ave. Clearwater Moz�lle D. Wilson � Rodgers and Cummings 119 N. Ft. Harrison City Donald Alvord P.o. Box �96 City Fredrick E, Rau 1$ N. Meteor C it 3r J�seph K. Christiansen Z$645 Max'loWe Ave. Detroit 35, M3ch. Zachary Carpita Z7715 Gulf J31vd. Redington Beach, Fla. A 8c W Glads P.O. Arawer 351 Ft. ,�yers, Fla, GITY GONAiTSSION MEETING May 16, 1955 {Continued� DESCRIPTION Lot 16 and E 15 � oz Lot 1'] Block C, Houlevard Heights Lot 10, Llo�k B Crest Lake Sub. Lo� 11, Black B Crest Lake 8ub. Lot lz4 � s� or iz3 L1ayd Whita Skinnar I,ot 125 Lloyd White Skinner LoLs 9, 1Q, and 11 Block G, Mount Orange Lot 11, Block B McVeigh Lot 12, Block B McVeigh Lat 1, Block D McVeigh Lot 2, Block D McVeigh Lot 3, Biock D McVe�gh Lot $, Bloak B Uni� C, Skycrest Lot 4, Block B Unit C, Skycrest Lot 1, Block A Unit D� Skycrest Lot 1�, B1ocY A Unit D, Skycrest Lot 5, B1ork C Unit D, Skycrest Lot 6, Block F Unit t�, Skycrest I.ot 13, Block B Unit 5, Skycrest Lot 13, Block C Unit 5, Skperest Lots 5 and 6, Bi.oek A Unit 6, Skycrest Lot $ Block A Unii �, Skycrest L�ts 9 and 1Q, Block A U'nit 6, Skycrest Lot l, Block J Unit 7, Skycrest Lot 2, Block J Unit �, Skyc,rest Unpla�ed- SE corner of Comet and Drew. �.3-29-15 5637 � $ Unplated- S side af Drew between Comet and Aurora. 13-z9-15 5637 X 9 (Contirned; C OS� S.Oo !�, 00 t�. 00 1�.00. 4.�0 12.00 4.00 t+. 00 �.. 00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.. 00 $.00 4.00 $.00 4.OU l� e 00 4.00 4.. 00 ■ 3�0 CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1�55 (Continuedj PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THF. City Commission af the City of Clearwater, Florida, this lE�th day of May, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Bro�,rn ATTEST: Mapor-Commissioner fs/ R. G. Whitehead City Auda.tor and C1erk RESOLUTION WHEREAS, THE ViEST COAST IN�AND NAgI�ATION DISTRICT, a political subdivisian of the State of Florida, erabracing the Counties of Pinellas, siillsborough, ManateE, Sasasota, Chaz�lotte and Lee, has been working since 1947 on the inland wateiway project from the Caloosahatcr�ee River in Lee County to �he Anclote River in Pinellas County, and WHEREAS, the entire route of said project has been finally determined anci approved by all bodies concerned, including the District and the United States Corps of Eng ineers, and WHEREAS, the District i� presently negotiating the purchase of right-of-way and has authorized the taking af right-of-way by eminent domain wherever necessary and has actually commenced and is acquiring the necessary right-of-way for the pro�ect, and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that an appropriation of 1�ederal funds be made in order to commence wark on the proje,ct at an early date to bring same �o ar. early completion. NaV7, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cit y Coramission of the Citp of Clearwater, r^lorida, in sessien duly and regularly assembled as follows: That the CongressLonal Delegation representing the area concerned be requesEed and are hereby requested to seek a Federal approp�^iation during *he current Gongress in order that worK on the project reay be expedited as much as possible, to the ber.efit of the West Coast of Florida and the State of Florida as a who1�; further, i;hat certified copies of tnis Resolution be furnish�d to Congressmen James A, Ha1e}r, William C. Cra�er and Fau1 RogPrsn and to Senators Spessard I.. Holland and George Smathers with the request thot these gentlemen do all �things pos sible and necessary to see that this project receives favorable consideratian from the Congresso PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herbert M. Brown ATTE ST : �YOR-Q OMNIISS IONER /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUD,ITOR A1VD CLERK RESOLUTION WH�REAS, Harry G. Wingo has served as an official and employee of the City o£ Clearwatsr, Pinellas Co�nty, Florida, for twenty-nine years, and has, durin.g the latter portion of said time, served in the importan� and responsible posxtion of Citp Auditor and Clerk, and WHEREAS, during his entire tenure of office, said Harry G. Wingo has ser°,�ed with ui7selfish devotion and dedication to the cluties and requirements of his position, and his szrvice has in every manner been exemplarp, and WHEREAS, through his service as aforesaid, the said H�ry G. Wingo has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of the government and to the inhabitants of the City of Clearwater, and WHEREAS, said Aarry G. Wingo h;� elected to retire from his position as City Auditor and Clerk of the Cit y of Clearwater, Florida. NOWS THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commissian of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in session fluly and regulaz��p assembled as follows: That the City Commission of` th� Ci�y of Clearwater, Florida, acced�s to tne desire of Harry G. Wingo, �ity Auditor and Glerk, to retire, with profound regre�; FURTHER, tnat for itself, for all persons partiGipating in the gowernment of the City of Glearwater, and for the citizens of the City of Clearwater, the Gity Commissaon extends sincere ap�reciation for and recognition of the outstanding extraordinary service of Harry G. Wingo; FURT:ir�R., that this Resolutian be spread (�ontinued) GITY COMMISSION MEETING May 16, 1955 (Gonti.nued) upon the Public Hecords of the Citp of Clearwater, Florida, as a memorial to Harry G. V7ingo and to the example that he has set by his 1Qng and devoted service to the Cit y of Clearwater; FURTHER, that a certified copy of this Resolutaon be delivered ta t;he said Harry G. Winga ta manifest the appreciation of �he City Commis sion af the City of Clearwater, F�orida, as hereinbefare expressed. PASSED AND AD(?PTED this 16th day o� May, A. D. 1955. /s/ Herber� M. Brown MAYOR-COMMISSLONER ATTESTt /s/ R. G. Whitehead CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK May 6, i955 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. A. H. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Subjects EDENVILLE Si3BDIVISIQN The Zoning Board recorrunends that the Ed�nville Subdivis�.on plat be approved as submitted this date, and that the zoning be ciesignated as R�1. Attached hereto is the plat. (Note: 5/17/55 -�r. Anderson �.pproves change in this memo - Zot i, Block A& Lots 1 8c 2, Block B, already zoned Business.) Clea�water, Florida April 1$th, 1955 Mr. i3liver Andersan, Secre'�ary Clear�aater Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Anderson:- I am writing this Ze��er in behalf of the Church of Chris�, which is now located. at 611 S. Ft. Harrison Avenv.e. This church desires to erect a new building and for that purpose we would like to purchase property described as: The North 200 feet of the South half of the West Quarter of the Narthwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Secti.on 13, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County, Floridao We understand that this property is now zoned R-1, and we would like ta have it rezoned in order to permit the erection of this church building on the property. Wil1 you kindly considQr this letter a� an application to have this property rezoned! and if any supporting papers or information is required we Y�ill be glad to furnish it . Very tr.uly yours, CHURCH OF CHRIS� By /s� F. L. Hendrix We, the under�igned citizens owning property ad3acent to the North 200 fee� of the South half of the West qc�arter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 13, Township 2g South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County, FZorida, hereby consent to the rezoning of said property in order to psrmit the erection of a chrzrch on the property. /s/ L. G. McMullen /s/ Lunette McMu].len �s/ Ruth A. Ntann /s/ Franklin John Mann May 6, 1955 To: Mr. F: C, Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. 0. Fi. Anderson, Bldg. Inspector Sub�ect: Request of the Church oi' Christ The Zoning Board recommends that the matter be submitted to the Gity Attorney fox an opinion as to whe�Gher or not a Church is psrmitted in an R-1 zone. If so, no further action by this Board is desirable, if not, this matter will be referred back to this Board. Attached hereto is original letY.er and small sketch. 3 C� J � '�