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01/03/1956 ~---- "'d"~"( :,~ ',1 J ~ I 'J J ,J j .1 ,f :A ,I " '1 '~ i ., ;1 .~ ~l :j '1 j \;1 I I :,:. ~ ~ .~ . ":r~" .' .;, .,....~.;'.\....:\~f\ .... .',:..' ........ .._'. ." .,...~,: .,~" "~:':::~;f;;~q(:::\;,.Zi;;';;';;: ;. / '1:1;;:}~;~~~:ii:~~1 (, . y.... ~i:.....:!t.!~"!1 \'.:.~.'., ~!'.:./:;)) @~~0~{i:" . [li!J(:'f{~'~'\ t ':' ...:" .' y' .. ! . 1" , CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 3, 1956 The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday, January 3, 1956, at ):00 P.M. wit.h the following members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. ~ Jack Rus se 11 Guy L. Kenn edy J. N. Bohannon Mayor-Commissioner Commia sioner Commissione r C0ll111i5 sioner CommisH1oner '.' Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Commissioner-Elect Commissioner-Elect I .. II Also present were: F. C. ,"liddleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma s. Lickton Cit.y Manager City A'ttorney Chief' of Police City En~i ne er The Mayor called the meet-.ing t.o order. The invocat.10n WAS ~iven by Reverend O. E. Burton or Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner Strang moved ~hat the minutes of t.he ree;ular meeti ng of' Vecf~rnber 19t.h and t,he special meetings of December 21st and December 27th be approved in accordance ~it,h copies furnished each member in wri~ing. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney administered t-.he Oath-of-Office to Commissioner-Elect Cleveland Insco, Jr., and to Commissioner-Elect Samuel J. Roberts. The Mayor commended retiring Commissioners Jack Russell and Guy Kennedy on serving their terms as Commissioners well and unselfishly f'or the benefit. of ~he people of Clearwater. The Mayor welcomed the new Commissioners and said t.ha t, he was looking forward to serving with them. Commissioner Insco said that he had served the City in other capacit.ies but had never held off'ice as Commissioner before and would 'try ~o do a good job to merit ~he suppor~ the people had given him. Commissioner Roberts commented t'.hat', he was appreciati.ve of' the confidence placed in him by the people and said he would serve ~o the best of his ability to try to make Clearwater a better and bigger city. The Mayor recommended that Mr. T. Joseph Constantine and ~r. Owen S. Allbritton, III, be appointed to the Zoning Board t.o f'il1 ~he vacancies created by the resigna- tions of Mr. Lewis Homer and Mr. Leland Drew. Commissioner Strang moved that Mr. Joseph Constantine and Mr. Owen S. Allbrit-.tnn, III, be appoint'.ed to 't.he Zoning Board to serve for a term of two years. Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carr ied unanimously. The Mayor also recommended ~hat City Manager Francis Middleton, City Attorney Charles M. Phillips, Jr., Assistant Ci~y Attorney B. J. Driver, City Judge John Bonner, Police Chief George McClarruna and Fire Chief Peter Treola be reappoin~ed. Conmissioner St rang moved that the men as submi t.t.ed for to.he res pect ive jobs be reappointed in accordance wit',h the Mayor's recommendat.ion and t,hat the City Judge be appointed for a term of two years. Mo~ion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that the Commissioners be Lurnished wi't.h copies of ~he correspondence and copies of ~he minutes concerning the request of the Woman's Club for an addition to its building loc~ted on City property in Seminole Park in order to familiarize the new Commissioners with the request. The City Engineer reported that the revised request from the Woman's Club was to build an open court with a thirty inch wall around it which could later be filled in with ~indows and estimated ~he cost of the material at $1,OgO.60 and labor at $1,000.00. the Mayor explained ~hat the Woman's Club has $1,200.00 to contribute toward the addition. Mrs. Richard Pollock, Fresiden~ of ~he ~oman's Club, explained that ~he addition was needed to care for the greatly increased membership and said that ~he building is used nearly every day by some organization. Comnissioner Bohannon moved t.hat t.he City Engineer furnish the Commission at its next regular meeting with bids for remodeling t.he Woman '5 Club building as outlined by -r.he print furnished the Comnission with the estimated cost of $2,080.00. Motion was seconded by Corrrnissioner Roberts and carried unanimOUSly. A let.ter was read from Mr.. Joseph E. Sharpe, President of the North Shore Association, protesting the applica~ion f'or a permit ~o install one or more large storage tanks for Protane Gas at the corner of Nortn Fort Harrison Avenue and Fairmont Street by the operat.ors of a bottled gas business. The letter stated that owners of residential and business property in the immedia~e area believe ~he installation and operation would creat.e a fire and explosion hazard. A pet-.ition sie;ned by sevli!nty-eight persons was rend ~hich protested t.he proposed. installation as it would creat.e a dangerous fire hazard. Aft.er some discussion, Cornmi ssioner Bohannon suggest ed t-.1'1a t the mat". ter be referred to a Coromi t.tee. Commissioner Strang moved that the Mayor appoint a Commi~tee r.o investigate the matter and report back to the next, regular meeting, the Committee to include two Commissioners, the Fire Chief', the City Attorney and the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. ~ , ...... , . ,,'~:'K ' I ',,: ,"";",:;',J." I:'; ,:::":";:';{i,, "\ ,'.,.......:. . . :,"'... . ,; . .~. '. "',; '.,;:.". '11'9I, , . ,.....:-.., ,..t....,;.:." .;-,......I:.!>1y.,..:.......;.. . " . ... ..<.. ....;;.. ~:~~2~;;;~~~;::;~~~;~lf~4~~~;.$~:':1!;'~, . .2- "<,.{ ~!:~!:.,::::._;.':;.". ,.. . , . . . . \ :i... ~:;;;~..:"..::.....;;..i.;I...~.~::..~/.:~:.~.~:.b:..~,.:.~;:~.\.~~(~~.:;:'C.:~:~~~~I~~:;,:..:.:~\..:;,/ t;;1'~J....:, :.:. ',,< .;,:,..,., _..;:...,. ,:,..<, . -2- CITY COMMI SSION MEETING Jan uary 3, 1956 The Mayor appointed Commissioner Bohannon, Commissioner Roberts, ~he Fire Chief, the City Attorney and ~he Ci~y Manager to serve on this Committee. Commissioner Insco indicated that, he ~ould be glad to work with the Committee. By consent, Item 8, "Method of assessing, paving, curb, drainage, and sanitary sewers in area between Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Cleveland and HtghVmd" was deferred to the next meeting. Co~~issioner Bohannon reported that he had been informed ~hat the proposed sale of t.he Greenwood Apartment.s has not. gone t.hrough and asked if +,he Ci t~' can do anything more to get t.he street.s paved. By consent, it, ~as agreed that the City Engineer should contact the Federal Governme~t again and ask them t,o take the needed action to assume responsibili t',y for t,he pavin~ of the streets in the project and that a copy of the le~ter be sent to the Federation of Civic Clubs and al so a resume of t,he past act.i on of t;he Cormliss ion on r,he mat t.el'. The City Attorney reported tha~ he had received a letter from Mr. Wm. S. Wightman, attorney for Mr. R. Clyde Bleakley, requesting the Citr to annex a proposed development to include par~ of Unit 1 of the First Addition to Salls Subdivision and acreage adjoining i~ on ~he east, now outside the City, in Section 22-29-15. It was the opinion of t.he Commission t.hat the complete area of 115 acres should be annexed at once but +.har. the developer ~as free to plat small areas at different times. The City Attorney said he ~ould prepare the ordinance of intention to annex to cover the entire area. Mr. Wightman requested the City Manager to send him a letter describing all the improvements that Mr. D. A. Salls was required to complete under his bond. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that Mr. Maurice Thayer be permitted to speak on the location of the fire station in the east part of Clearwater. Mr. Thayer reported that some of the members of the Crest Lake Association were opposed to locar.ing the new fire station in the Crest Lake Park but many others feel that it is the proper place for it. He reported that the chief objection was the expressed fear that other City Departments would also be located there. He suggested a Public Hearing to get the public feeling on the subject. Commissioner Bohannon reported that he had been questioned at a Federation of Civic Clubs meeting as to why an aerial fire truck had not been purchased. He said he had informed them that had been included in the bond issue that was defeated. He said he had received the suggestion that it might be possible to purchase one with matching funds r.hrough the Civil Defense project. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M. Attest: '-4~~ ~~ ty ditor and Clerk -:;:""'>.',...............-.. 3 CITY C<>>WISSION MEETING January J, 1956 )~i~ijif~ffli.,,< ' . .,,;~, . """'1'".''''' . .. rJ k;" :. .r':r .~~ "'l~ '.q'.~. Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Strang, Jr. Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon December JO, 1955 Gentlemen: The City Commission will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday at J:OO P.M" January 3, 1956 in the City Hall Auditorium. 1. Invocation 2. Approving the minutes of the meetings dated December 19, 21, 27, 1955. 3. Installation of the Commissioners Elect; Samuel J. Roberts and Cleveland Insco, Jr. 4. Five minute recess. 5. Appointment of three (J) Zoning Board members. 6. Report from City ~ngineer with reference to remodeling the Women's Club building. 7. Letter from North Shore Civic Association. S. Method of assessing, paving, curb, drainage, and sanitary sewers in arear between Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Cleveland and Highland. 9. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. FCM:g Very truly yours, /sl F. C. Middleton City Manager 1 . -~~~-~-~-~-------------~-------------~----------~----~~------------------------- Honorable Mayor Herbert Brown and 9,ity Commission Of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: It has been brought to the attention of The North Shore Association that the operators of a bottled gas business located at the corner of North Fort Harrison Ave. and Fairmont street have applied for a permit to install one or more large storage tanks for Protane Gas at the above mentioned location. December 26, 1955 Owners of residential and business property in the immediate neighborhood believe the installation and operation of such equipment will create a fire and explosion hazard since it will involve the transfer of gas from one tank to another as in recharging smaller cylinders or bottles and in refilling the storage tank. These neighboring property. owners have expressed alarm over this situation and after due consideration, the members of our association reel that we as an association should request that this permit be denied. Certainly the installation and operation of this equipment will be detrimental to the Peace Of Mind of these neighbors who will live in apprehension at the thought of such large quantities of gas stored and handled near by. We therefore respect~ully request that The City Commission Of Clearwater give this matter most careful consideration and that a permit for the installation oE these storage tanks be denied. Respectfully, /s/ Joseph E. Sharpe, President North Shore Association ----------~~--~--~-------------~~-----~------~-~--------~-~----------------------- PETITION We the undersigned object to the erection of the proposed "Protane-Bulk Gas Storage Tanks" - at the south west corner of Ft. Harrison Ave. and Fairmont St. For the following reasons- This will create an unsightly appearance to the neighborhood. Will depreciate the value of property for blocks around. Increase fire insurance rates. Gas tanks are very dangerious. Tanks of this nature should never be installed in a heavy residential area but should be out side the city limits. Signed by seventy-eight persons. ---------~-----._-------~------~------------------------------------------------- , ;.-';.' . .\ . ---.'L ~~... ,., CITY COTY�IMMISSION MEETING January 3, 1956 The City Commission of the Cir,y of Clearwater met in regular ses�ion at City Hall, Tuesday, January 3, 1956, at 3:-00 P.M. with the followin� members present: Herbert M. Brown �4. E. Strang;, Jr. Jack Russell� Guy L. Kenn�dy J. N. Bohanncn Mayor-Gorranis sioner ' Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Gommissior_er Cleveland T.nsco, Jr, Samuel J, itobcrts Also nresent were: F. C. T�liddleton Chas. M. Phillips, G. T. McClamma S. Lickton C o�nis sioner -Ele ct Co�ranissioner-Elect City i�anager Jr. City Att,orneq Ghief of Police City Engineer The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invoca+.ion taas given by Reverer_d 0. E, Burton of Calvary Saptist Church, Clearwater. Commissior_er Stran� moved that Lhe minutes of the regular meetino of DecPmber i9tn and t,he speciai meetings of December 21st and December 27th be approved in accordancs wi*h copies furnished each member in writing. NMotion was seconded by Commissi oner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Cit y Attorney administered the Oath-of-Office to CorrBnissioner-Elect Clevelarid Insco, Jr., and to Commissioner-Elect Samuel J. n„berts, The Mayor com,-nended retiring Commissioners Jack Russell and Guy Kennedy on serving their terms as Commissioners well and unselfishly for t,he benefit of the people of Clearwatex. The Mayor welcomed the new Corrunissioners and said r.hat he was 1c�oking iorward to servino with them. Commissioner Insco said that he had served the: City in other capacities but had never held office as Co�nissioner before and keu�d try +;o do a good job to merit t�e suppor+: the people had given him. Commissioner Roberts com.mented that he w�s arpreciative of the conFidence placed in him by the people and said he would serve t,o the best of his abilit}> to try to make Clearwater a better and bigger city. The A4ayor r?commendzd that vlr. T, Joseph Constantine and Nr. Owen S. Allbritton, III, be appointed to the 'Lonin� Board to fill the va.cancies created by the resi�na- tions of i�4r. Lewis Homer and Mr. Lelar_d Drew, Cormnissioner Strang moved rhat Mr. Joseph Constantine and Mr. Qwen S. Allbritt�n, III, be appointetl to the Zoning Board to serve for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The i�Iayor also recommended that City Manager Francis rliddleton, Citp Attorney Charles NI. Phillips, Jr., Assistant City Attorne,r B. J. Driver, City Judge John Bonner, Police Chie£ George McClarruna and Fire Chief Peter Treola b� reappozn'ted. Commissioner Strang nioved thai: the men as submitted for the respective jobs be reappointed in accordance wifi h the MayorTs recowmendation and that the City Judge be appointed for a term of two years. I�Iotion was seconded by Gommissioner Bohannon and ca.rried unanimously. The Mayor suggested that; the Commissioners be furnished with copies of the correspondence and copies of *he minu+.es concerning the.request of the Woman's Club for an addition �o its bui7�ing located on City progerty in Seminole Park in order to familiarize the new �orrmissioners with the request. The Cir,y Engineer reported that +he revised request from the Womaa's Club was to build an open courb with a thirty inch wall around it, which could later be filled in with windows and estimated the cost of the material at �1,0$0.60 and labor at �1,000.00. �'he Mayor explained that *he Woman's Club has �1,200.Q0 to contribute toward the addition. Mrs. Richard Follocic, President oi the Th'omants Club, explained that the addition was needed to care �or the oreatly increased membership and said that *he building is used nearly every day by some organization. Corr�niss:oner Bohannon moved that the City �ngineer fur nish the Commission at its next regular meeting with bids for remodeling th2 Woman's Club building as outlined ny the print furnished the Corrnission with the estimated cost of �p2,0$0.00. Motion was seconded by Corrmissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. A letter was rea.� frou� Mr, Joseph E. Sharge, President of �he Nortli Shore Association; protesting the application for a permit to install one or more large storage tanks for Protane Gas at the corner o£ North Fort Harrison Avenue and Fairmont Street; by the operators of a bottled gas business. The lettcer sfi ated that owners of residential and business pro perty in the immediate area believe the installation and operation would create a fire and explosion hazard. A petiti on signed by seventy-eight persons was read which profiested the proposed ins.+,allation as it would create a dangerous fire hazard. After some discussion, Commissioner Bohannon suggested that +.he matter be referred to a Committee. Commission�r Strang inoved that +.he Mayor appoint a Committee +,o investigate hhe matter and report back to t,he next re�ular meeting, the Committ;ee to incl.ude two Commissioners, the Fire Chief, the City Attorney and the City rnanager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. � ,, -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 3, 1g�6 The Mayor appointed Commissioner Bohannon, Commissioner Roberts, the Fire Chief, the City Attorney and fihe City Manager to serve on this Committ,ee. Corimissioner Tnsco indicated that he woul,d be glad to work with the Commit.tee. Ry consent, Item $, "Method oi assessing, paving, curb, drainage, and sani#:ary setivers in area between Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Cleveland and Highl,and'� was def�rred to the next meeting. Corn�-nissioner Bohannon reported that he had been informed +l;at the pro�.�ased sale of �he Greenwaod Apartments has not gone througl� anc� asked if the Cit3� can do anything more to �et t.he streets paved, By consen;;, it was agreed that the City Engineer shpuld contact the Fedez�al Governmer_t again and ask them to take the needed action Lo assume responsibility for the paving of �he street,s in the project and that a copy af the letter be sent to the Federation of Civic Clubs and also a resume of the past actior. of the Corranission on +,he matter. The City Attorney reported that he had raceived a letter from Mr. Wm. S. Wightman, attorney ior Mr. R. Glyde Bleakley, requestin� the Cit)* to annex a proposed development to include part; of Unit 1 of the First A�ditian to Salls 5ubdivision and acreage adjoir_ing it on the east, now autside the City, in Secl:ion 22-29-15. It was the oginion of the Gommission t.hat the complete area o� 1�.5 acras should be annexed at once but that the developer was free trv plat small areas at different times. The City Attorney said he would prepare the ordinan�e of in�ention to annex to cover t,he entire area. Mr. Wightman requested the City Manager to send him a letter describing all the improvements that Mr. D. A. Salls was required to complete under his bond. Ceu�nissioner Bohannon sug�ested that Mr. Maurice Thayer be permiuted to speak on the location of the r'S.re station in the east part of Clearwater. Mr. Thayer reported that some of the members of the Crest Lake Association were opposed to locating th e new fire station in the Crest Lake Park but many others feel tha�t it is the proper pla.ce for it. H�� repori:ed that the chief objection was the expressed fear that other City Deparcments would also te located there. He suggested a Public xearing to get the public feeling on the subject. Commissioner Bohannon reported thst he had been questioned at a Federation of �ivic Clubs meeting as to why an aerial fire truck had not been purchased. He said he had informed them that had been included in the bond issue that was defeated. He said he had received the su�gestion t;h at it mighti be possible to ptL*-chase one wit;h matching funds through the Civil Defense pro ject. There being no further business to come before the Corrrnission, th e meeting was adjourned at 4:35 P.M. Attest: � City udi�or and Gle�k ayor-Cou�nis �. on r CITY CA'�II+�:ISSION NiEETTNG January 3, 1956 Mayor-Co�nmissioner Herbert M. Brown D�cember 30, 1955 Commissioners: Jack Hussell, W. E. Strang, Jre Guy L. Kennedy, J. N. Bohannon Gentlemen: The Ci�y Commission will meet in Regular Session on Tuesda=� at 3z00 P.M., Januarv 3, 1956 in the City Hall Auditorium. 1. Invocation 2. Appr�ving the minu�es of the meetings dated Decernber l�r 21e 27, 1955• 3. Tnstallation of the Commissioners Elect; Samuel J. Roberts and Cleveland Tns�o, Jr. 4. Five minute recess. 5. �lppointment of three (3j Zoning Board members. 6. Report from �i�y Lngine�r with re.ference to remodeling the Women's Club building. 7. Letter from North Shore Civic Assaciation. $. i�et hod of assessing, paving, curb, drainage, and sanitary sewers in arear between Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Cleveland and Highland. 9. Any other item not on bhe agenda will be considered with the consent of the Comu�ission. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton FCM;� City Manager Honorable i�ayor Herbert Brown and City Commission Of Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: December 26, 1955 It has been brought to the attention of �ne North Shore Association that the operators of a bott'led gas business loca�ed at the corner of Nor�h Fort Harrison Ave. and Fairmont streeb have applied for a permit to install one or more large si;orage tanks for Protane Gas at the abave mentioned location. Owners of resz:dential and business property xn the immediate neighb�rhood helieve the installa.tion and operation of such equiprnent will create a fire and �xplos3on hazard since it will involve the transfer of gas from one �ank to another as ir. recharging smaller cylinders or bottles and in refilling the storage tank. These neighboring property owners have expr��ssed alarm over this situatian ana after due consideration, the members of our association feel that we as an associa�ion should request that this permit be denied. Certainly the installation and operation af this equipment wi11 be detrimental to t,he Peace Of it'find of these neighbors who wi11 live in apprehen;�ion at the �ti:ought ��f such large quantities of gas stored and handled near by. W� therefore respectiully request tha4: The City C�mmission Of Clearwater give this matter most careful consideration and. that a permit for tlie insta?.lation of the�e storage tanks be denied. Respectfully, /s/ Joseph E. SYiarpe, President North Shore Association PETI TT ON We the undersigned objeot to the erectian of the proposed "Frotane-Bulk Gas Storage Tanks" �- at the south west corner of Ft. Harrison Av�, and Fairmon� St. For th� folZowing reasons- This :��ill, create an unsightYy appearance to the neip�hborhood. Will depreciate the valus of properby for blocks around. Increase fira insurance rates. Gas tanks are very dangerioi.s. Tanks of this nature should never be installed in a heavy residPntial area but should be out side the city limi�s. Signed by seventy-eight persons. r�°.� CITY COMI�tISSIQN MEETING January 9, 1q56 The City Gommission of the City of Clearwater met in special session at City Ha11, Monday, January 9, 1956, at 1:30 P.ivi. with the following members pres�nt; Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. J'. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insca, �r. Samuel J. Robar�s Also present weres F. C. Middleton Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. i. McClamma S. Lickton Mayor-Commissioner Comnissioner Commissioner Commis sioner Commissioner City Manager City Attornep Ghief o� Police City En�ineer The Mayor called the meeting to order. He announced that the first item to be considered would be the plan for Brookhill Subdivision. The C�ty Manager presented the master plan for Brookhill Subdivision covering lly acres to be annexed to the City. He also presented for approval the plat of Brookhill Subdivision Unit 1 wl�ich contains three blocks. He re ported that Mr, Donald E. Bleakley had signed the Ordinance 632 con�ract to cover Brookhill Unit 1 as President of the Village Green of Lar�o, Inc., owner of the property, Mr, Wm, Wi:ghtman, attorney for Mr. Bleaicley, reported that as a portion of Brookhill Subdivision was form�rly part of Unit 1 of the First Addition to Salls Subdivisi:on that under the new contract Mr. Bleakley will assume the responsibility of paving that part of Betty Lane included in his property. It was repor±ed that the master plan had been submitted to the Planring Doard and had been approved subject to certain changes. Nir, Arthur Kruse, Ck�airman of the Planning Board, reported that the plat had not been resubmitted in its final form to the Plaririing Board but it had been submitted to the City Engineer and was approved by him. It was decided that the pla�t should be sent to the Z6ning Board for a recommendation on zoning and returned at the time the final ordinance of annexat ion is passed. The City Attorney said he had received an affidavit that there were lsss than ten registered voters in the area. He presented for its first reading Ordinanae 694 which declares the intention of the City to annex acreage in Secti�n 22-29-15 (to be known as Brookhill Subdivision). �Ie read the Ordinar_ce in fu�l. Couanissioner Strang moved that 6rainance 694 be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Stra�-�g moved that Ordinance 691� be considexed on its second reading by title only witli the unanimous consent of the Commission. Mation was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimou sly. The City Attorney read the Ordinance by ti�le only. Commissioner Strang moved t;hat Ordinance 694 be passed �n its s�cond reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimous ly. Comnissioner Strang moved that Orainance 69y. be cu��idered on its third and final reading by unanimous consent of the Corranission. Motion was seconded by Commis sioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance. �omnissiener Strang moved that Ordinance 69t� be passed on its third and f inal reading and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motioi� was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon reported that the Engineering Department was unable to give information to the citizens of l;learwater on the new improve�.n.ents to the water and sewer systems as they do not have a copy of the proposed plans f^om Brilep, Wild 8c ��Lssociates and suggested that the Briley, L+Tild firm be r�quested to furnish them with a aomplete copy of the plans and specifications. Commissioner Bohannon stated in regard to the annual report �rom the Planning Board that its work see:�ed to be planning five to ten years ahead of the current ne eds of the City and that the Commi�sion needed more advice on current problems, Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Pianning Board, replied that his budget had been cut 66f, that the Board did not have +he services of a regular draitsman, that the F3oa.rd was trying to work out an o�er-all plan f irst, p3rticularly in relation to highways, and then work on l�calized problems. Conuriissioner Bohannon suggested that the City Manager be instructed to set up 1 meeting of the Commission with the Planni,ng Board to coordinate their work and thinking. By consent, the City Manager was so inst,ructed, The City Mana.ger presented plats of the Fiftb: Addition to Highland Pines and the Sixth Addition �o Hi,hland Pines and a sketch showing acreage in what tvill be platted as the Seventh Addition to Highland Pines. He reported that ths owner, Mr. J. Frank Hancock, Jr., was requesting that the two plats and the acreage be annexed �o the Dity. The Zoning BoardTs recommendation was that the two plats be zoned R-1 in conformance with the ownerts request. The Planning Bo�rd approved the plats subject to the following x estrictions: A. That Lots 11-19, incl., B1ock 19, Highland Pin�s 6th Ad�ition should be deleted until a b0 foot right of way can be dedicated. B. That the triangular lot at the corner of Scott and Wood Drives should be dedicated for public use. C. That the area known as Lake Lucille should be dedicated as a public reservation. ; rr -2- �I�Y COI�dISSTON MEETTNG January 9, 1956 Mr. Hancock reported that he had promised the Planning Board that ho wo uld withhold the sale or development of the lo�s in Block 19 until it was possible to obtain a sixty ioat righb of way, that he would try to secure thirby more f.eet of right of way to add to the thirty f oot strip he had dedicated but that the necessary lamd was owned by other developers. The suggested'120 foot right of way for Palmetto Street recommended by the Planning Board was discussed but no decision was reached as the extension of Palmetto Street would be in the portion being described as acreage. The Ci�ty l�lanagzr reported that the developer had signed a contract in accosdance with Ordinance 632 for improvemenfis in ths twn new subdivisions. A plat of Gulf-to-Bay Acres was preseni;ed for the Commission�s considera�ion. The City Manager reported that +;he developer, Mr. J. Frank Hancock, Jr., was requesting annexation of the property to the G'ity and had signed an Ordinance 632 contract to co ver improvements, The Zoning Boarci recommended that the plat have R-1 zoning. The Plannir.g Board approved the plat wit;h the recommendatior� that an additional 30 foot right of wap be added on the south side of Nash Street to make the street 60 feet wide. Mr. Hancock said that the extra thirty feet required was a].ready inside the City ].imits and that he would dedicate it :for ri�ht of way as he awned al l the property between the proposed plat and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. He was planning to sell lots on the south side 120 feet deep iac�.ng Nash Street for duplex residences. He said the Zoning Board had suggested that the lots be restricted to R-2 by deed restrictions as the area is already zone,3 Business. It was suggested to Mr: Hancocic that he plat �his area alsa showin,� the street dedication and he agreed to do so. The City Attorney reac3 on its first reading Ordinance 693 which declares the City's intention t o annex the Fifth Addition to Highland Pines Subdivision, the Sixth Addition to Highland Pines and acreage adjacent to be known as the Seven�h Addition to Highlan d Pzne� and Gulf-to-Bay Acrss. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance b93 be passed on its Airst reading. Motion was secondad by Cornmissir�ner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Comnis sioner Strang moved that Ordinance 693 b� considered on its second reading by tit le only by unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City At�ornPy read the Ordinance by title only. Commissioner Strang moved that Ordinance 693 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. Canenissioner Strang moved tha� Ordinance 693 be considered on its trird and final reading with the unanimous consent of the Commission. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City Attorney read the Ordinance. Commissioner Stran; moved that Ordinance 693 be passed on its third and final xeading and adopt�ed and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded b;� Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The City �anager presc.lted the revised plot plan showing the location of the proposed Howard Johr.son restaurant building on part of Lots 7, $ and 9, Qity Pai�k Subdivision, which the firm plans to lease from the Gity. The Mayor stated that the lease had been approved at the last meeting in December subject to the approval of the plot plan. Mrs. Anna I�7. Whelan, representative from Howard Johnson, Inc., was present and explained that the rear of the buildir�g would be landscaped to provide a 000d �ppearance. It was suggested by the Commissioners that a low wall be erected to screen the rear of the building. Commissioner Roberts ina,uired if it mi�_ht be better to face tne building toward the Causeway bridge instead of facing the Marina as it might be possiYsle that the approaches to the bridge would be rearranged if the bridge were widened. He also suggested that a driveway be added to provide an outlet toward i-.he north, Mr. Kruse, Chairman of the P7.�,.nning Board, inspected the revised plot plan and requestedl that it be sent back to t,he Planning Board for consideration and recommendations. Gommissioner Roberts was in favor of returnin� the plot plan to the Plannir�� Board if the report could Ue made in a few days. Commissioner Strang moved that the matter be returned to the Planning Board for fiheir comment and be placed on the agenda for the next Commission meeting, and that f;he Commission as a whole be appointed as a Committee to study it and come up with recommendations. Motion was seconded by Cammissioner Rober�s and carried unanimousl.y. The City Manager presented a worY. order to cover the moving of the building to be used for a Colored Y.W>C.A. from its present location on the w est side of i�fadison Avenue south of Cleveland to the new location on property awned by the Cit y in Block G, Fairmont Subdivision. F3e explaine:d that this property was under lease to the Y.W.C.A. He estimated the cost of movin� the buil.ding, rearranging the plumbing, painting the outside af the builaing and some alterations on the inside at �3,121�.00. Mrs. Arthur B. Kline, representing the Y.W.C,A. Board, reported t,hat the Y.W.C.A, would take over the maintenance of the building, equ;� it and hire a full time permanent director to supervise the program. Commissioner Bohannon su�gested that the matt;er be deferred to the next m�eting to allow the new Commissionera to familiarize the�nselves with the plan. By consent, the Commission agreed to do this, � � -3- CITY COMI�lISSION A"'hETING January 9, 1956 Tha Mayor reported t,hat the City Manager's term as a member of the County Board of Health nad expired and recommended that he be r�eappointed to represent the City for a term af four years. Conamissioner Bohannon moved t,hat the City i�Ianagerr be r,eaP�aint;ed to the County Health Board. Motion �,as seconded by Coromissioner Insco and carried unaniwously. The City Attorney read a lett�,er from Mr. S. Demetrius whiGh requested per- mission to construct a trail�er par k at 2200 Gulf-to=Bay Boulevard {N.E, corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and B�lcher Road). an excerpt was read from the ci�y Comnission Minutes of December 10, T953, when the applica.tion was oiiginally consirlered and deferred for more percolation tests and approval of septic tank use. The Gity Engineer reported tha� tYae plan as ap proved now by the State Health Departrnent contained a sand filter. He recommended �pproval of the permit. ComrrAissioner Strang moved that the reque.st of Mr. S. Demetrius f�r a trailer park. at 2200 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard be approved in accordance with plans submitted and approved by the State Board of Health. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Engineer presented for the approval of the Commission a plan to spread the assessment for sanitary sewers, storm sewers and paving in the area between Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Cleveland Street and Highland Avenue. He recommenc3�d that corner lots be assessed in one direction only for the sewer and in both directions for the paving and that blueprinting and engineering cost be divided up between the two pro;jects on the basis of the cor�,parative cost of the work. 3�e reported that the estimated cost of fihe storm sewers and the paving was �4.59 per f� ont, foot and the actual cost was ��:.31. He stated tha,t the estimated cost of the sanitary sewer work was �p3.73 per front foot and t,he actual cost was �3.�3. By consent, the method of assessing the project was approved and the Engineer was dire::ted to pro ceed with t.he assessment. A letter irom Mr. G, E. Loughridge, General Nianager of Pinellas Lurnber Corapany, considered at the meeting on December 12th was read again. The letter requested t-,hat all of tY;e trees on the east side of South Fort Harrison between Jeffords Street and Lotus Path be cut down as the Company would like to sell the property for use as a gasoline filling statian to cater to large trucks. The City I�anager reported that he had not been successful in coming to a compromise with the Pine llas Lumber Company. He recommended that if removal of the trees was approved t,hat the work bs done by City �nploqe es so the *,�ater and gas lines la?d in the parkway would not be damaged and that the entire cost be billad to the property owner. Coromissioner Raberts moved that the plan of taking the trees out be approved subject to the application for a filling statior being approved and that the trees be removed by the City at the property ownerts expense. Motion was seconded by �ouanissioner Strang and carried unanimously. The City i�tanager presented a work order to cover the purcr.ase o� 130 parking meters at a total cost of �7,500.G0 to be used mainly in the Franklin Street parking lot. He explained th at the City could pay cash ior the meters or could pay a small amount each month under a contract. Con,missioner �trang moved that t,he �Iana�er be authorized to bring back a contract with the parkino meter company for approvaL Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rob�ts and carried unanimous�v. The Mayor announced the c�nsideration of the annual report from the Planning Board. Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Planning Board, introduced the otb�r Planning Bcard members who werE present, Mr. Ralph ReadE, Mr. R. B. I�rorton. Mr. I,ewis Homer, Mr. William �� Harries, yir. Frank Muscarella, Jr. Commiss�,oner 5trang sugg�sted that due to Co�nissioner Bonannon's camments on the report that the report be received and that the Commission at the meeting with the Planning Board go over the report and accept it �ormallp at anot;her meeting. The other Commissioners agreed with t,he suggestion and the meeting with +.,he Planning Board to discuss the report and tY:e Aowarcl Johnson plot plan was set for Thursday, January 12th, at j:00 P.M. The City Manager reported that he had received a letter fro m Nr. Rankin proposing to lease some property frott� the City. He said l�r. Rankir_ was in the audience. Conanissioner Strang moved t,ha� a Committee be appoin+ed from the Gomniission to look into �nd investigate the request of �Ir. Rankin to lease certain Ci�y-owned property. Nl�tion was secon�ied by Con¢nissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ma�or appointed Commissioners Rotierts and Strang to serve on this Comnittee. The Gor�aission now adjourned as the Citp Coum�ission and acting as Trustees of the Pension Fund admitted James L. Foun�ain, laborer in the Parks Depart�ent, to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by Go�issioner Roberts w hich was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Thera being no fur�her business to come before the Coauaission, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 F.M. � �� Attest: Ma or-Comnissioner v!� ..G�li' c City uditor and C1erk � CITY CON�'lISSION MEETING January 9, 1956 January 6, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown Commissioners: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr., Samuel J, Roberts Gen�t lemen : � The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Mondap, January 9, 1956 at 1:30 P.M. in t�e City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discuasing the items listed below: Commission's consideration of: l. Appointment of City Manager to the County Bd. of Heal:th. 2. Plans for a Trailer Park at 2200 Gu1.f to Bay Blvd. 3. Method of assessing, paving, curb, drainage and sanitary sewers in area between Gulf to Bay �lvd., Cleveland and Highland. i�. rtequest of Pinellas Lumber Co. to remove trees on S. F�. �Iarrison Avenue. 5. Approval of PZats and Zoning for: A. Highland Pines 5th and 6th Additions and Acreage. B. Gu12 to Bay Acres. C. Brookhill S��bdivision. 6. Work Order for moving the building purchased from school �oard for Colored YWCA. 7. Work Order to purchase parking meters. $. Annual i�eport of the Planning Board. 9. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the cansent of the Commission. Very truly yours, /s/ F. C. Middleton FCNI:s City Manager Enclosuxes 1/6/56 To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager From: Mr. 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning �oard 5ubject: Request of J. Frank Hancock (5th &, 6�h Addn. to Highland Pines) It is the Zoning BoardTs re�ommendation that we accept the Fiith & Sixth Addition to Highl�.��d Pines Subdivision for R-1 Zoz�ing, in conformance with the owner's request. tittached hereto are plats and e��iginal letter of request. January 9, 1956 To: Hon. Mayor and Board of Cbmmissi.oners rrom: Planning Board Subject: Highland Pines Subdivisian 5, 6j & 7 Add. Mr. J. Frank Hancock Jr. submitted a plat of Highland Pines 5, 6, & 7 Addit3ons for the review of the Planning Board at its regular meeting January 5, 1956. The Board recnmmends the approval of this proposed plat to be annexed to the corpora�e City l.imits of Clearwater subject to the iollowingt a. Lots 11�19 inclusive Block 19 of High].and Pines 6th Addition are to be deleted until such time a 60 foot right-�f-way can be dedicated for the entire frontage of the deleted area. b. The triangular lot at the corner of Scott and Woad Drives is to be dedicated for public use. c. The area known as Lake Lucile is to be dedicated as a public reservatione �o: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City hianager 1/6/5b From: Oliver H. Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Boaru Subject: Request of J. Franic Hancock (Gulf to Say Acres) It is recommended by the Zoning Board tllat we approve the application of Frank Hancock for R..l zoning for the Gulf to Bay Acres Subdivi�3on. Attached hereto is original letter of request with pla�. January 9, 1�56 To: Hon. Mayor and Board of �ommissioners From: Planning Board Subject: Gulf-to-Bay Acres Subdivision Mr. J, Frank Hancock Jr, submitted a plat of Gralf�to-Bay Acr�s Subdivision for the rPview of The Plannino Board at its regular meat;3.ng January 5, 1g56. The Board recommends the approval of this proposed p�.at to be annexed to the carporate City limits of Clearwater subject to the following: tGontinu�d) � , CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 9, 1956 ;Con�inued} An additional 30 feet be added on the south side of this subdit�ision so as to provide a street dedication of 60 feet wide for Nash Stxeet. F. �. Middleton Jan. 4, 19�6 City Nlanager Cleai•water, Fla. Dear Sir, Please consider this letter as my application for a persit to operate a trailer park, at 2200 Gulf to i3ay. Attached are the approved plans by the Florida State Board of Health, also approved by the city �ngineer. Sometime ago I was to be grant•ed a•;,ity permit, upon approval bq the State Board of Health, which I now have. I will appreciate your attention to this matter, at this time. Yours very truly, /s/ S. Demetrius Jan. 4, 1a56 Honorable City Commissioners Clearwater, Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City oi Clearwater Employees� Pension �'und, you are hereby notified that James L. Fountain, a laborer in the Par�s Department, has been duly examined by a local phgsician and designated by hi�n ;�s a nFirst Class�t risk. The above employee began his servicP with the City on Apr. 27, 1y55• He is under 4.5 years of age (born Sept. 5, 1936) and meets the requirements of our Civil Service. It is hereby recommer_ded by the Advisory Co�ittee that he be accep�ed in�o memb�rship. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o£ The E�ployees' Pension Fund. /s/ Paul Kane, Chairrnan /s/ Helen Peters ' /s/ Dick yelson �✓ ��i �S9 �' � f I i'; � �RDINANCE No. 693 . AP: ORIIZNAII�tCE L��CI.,�ktr�?G TH� T1�TENTIt�N 0�' �'rS� GITX 0�' �LE�SRViATER 'i0 �NIIEX �'SF�fI AD112TTQ�; TO ,IiIi�F3iA�D PINE� SUBDTV�SIQId, STXTH ADID2�SQI� TQ HYt3�i?a1tPTD PT�1ES SUBDi- VZST01� and. I�GIiEAG� 1�:DJA��`� THE�ETa 3'� BE Kl`OPJ" kS Si��IIVTH F��AITIOr3 2't� HIGEiL:�iNNll FIA1�w SU��IVISION, and Gtl�,F TJ Br1Y :��i�5 �NTt3 TH� CQttt ORATF� LIt'�ITS OF THE G;CTY £3F CL�ARtilATER, F.LOFsIDtI, gP01`d THE ERRI�iATTOR QF T'rFIRTIt i3€�j DA1,S FRt3�i THE F�1SS1iGF OF THT�$ ORDINAI�TCE ACL'ORDING TO fiH� �R�J'fTISSO1lTS OT�' S£CTIOY�T 171.01�., FLJIiII2A STATUT�S; �ATD I?TiOVIDING FOR THE �FF'��"CTIVE DA�'E �F 'I'HIS ax�z�aa�r��. BE IT ORD��hED BY' THE CITY C�'�'A"II�SION QF THE CITY OI' CLEABt^IATER, FLORIDA: Section i. The Gitp of Glearwater ac�ing b� and through i�s City Commission, hereby deciares bts in�enbion to annex in�o the corAorate limits of tl�e C�tg of Clearwater, F'l�r�,day the fallotiving described lands lying conti�uous to the territor3al 13anits oi said City, which lands contain l�ss than ten (10) registered votersc F�FTFI A�DTTION T0 IiIGH�,A1�L? P�ES SUBDIVTSIOH, accord3ng to the map ar plat tnereof as recorried in pla� book 36, paoe 1��. of the pu�13c records oi Pinellas Coun��y, Flarida, heing a subdivision of part of the N�� o£ Section 11, T"ownship 29 South� Rauge 15 E�s� described as follows; Begin at the �1 corner of the IdT� of Sec. 11, Twp. 29 S., Rge. 15 �a and run �I;ence 8,uth $9 deg. 2I' 30n East along t;he east and w�s� center line of said Sec�Gion Z1, 105Q.�9 feet; thence ATorth 0 d:�g. 259 21n East g75.0 feet far P.a.�.; 'tk�ence North 0 deg, 25� zitt ��st 163.0 ieet; thance I3orth $9 deg. 21' 5071 �t�est z6g.01 feet; thence I�osth 0 deg. 25t 22° Eas� 76t�.9$ feet; thence South $1� dego 33� �.9^ S��est 3ea7 fee�; ther_ce l�orth $9 deg. 21' 50tt �'est 262.q5 fee�; thencQ North O deg. 25' 21i' East 591.29 feet; thence South $9 deo. 21� 30" Ea.st I31�3e0 ieet; thence South O deg. 25' 21n West 151$.6Q feet; thenca 1Vorth �q deg. < 2Zr 30n j�rest $Q$.0 feet to P.c�.B. ST�Tii ADDiTIOPI TO HZGHLAisTD �IhES Si1BDIiTISION, C1.earwater, Pinellas County, 1?larida, being a subdivision of a part of �he DiE � of the i�tW� and a part of the NE'� a£ Section i1, Township 29 South, R�axge 15 East, described as follows: Begin at the Northwest corner of the N�� o£ 5ection 11, 2ownship 2g �outh, x�ange 15 East and "run thence aouth $9 c?eg. 2�t 46tt �ast, a].ong �he Section line I$7�.62 �eet; �hence South 0 deg. 25t 27.n �i�sst 169.0$ feet; �hence Nflrth �9 deg• 21' 30" :atest 134�3.0 feet; thenee Nor�Gh 0 deg. 25Y 23" East .29 feet; �hence T�orth. $9 deg. 21��6t� i�Test 111.$6 iee�; thence North 0 d�g, p9f 2�tT East 32.fl feet; t�ence 3rorth $9 deg. 21' S6►t W�st $�.7s20 feet; thence 5ou.tk� 0 deg. Oq° 2�m �lest 102.0 fee�; thence Diarth $9 deg. 21' S64t Z1�st 6(3.� fee�; South (e deg . 09' �5" Nlest 432.77 feet,• thence biorth $9 deg. 22� 29'r West 1�11.$b feet to the easterly line oi S,A.L. BeR.; thence along the �a�terZ� 'line of S.A.L. HR. a�d a curve to the right whose chord bears N�r�;h 39 deg. 41�' S�'� East $4.9.94 ieet, arc equals �63.92 feeti �nd x-e�iius equals 13$2.69 feet to the sectio� liae; thenee Souvh $9 deg. 22' l�$n �ast along the section line 396.96 ieet to FeO�B. AA1D The £ollo�in; acreage to be knovrn as SEVEIdTH ADDI�`ION TO HIGHLAND FTNES SUBDIVISIDN �ESGRIEED AS FOLIAWS: Begin at the south�4st corner of t�e �ttE� of Section 11, Township 29 .5outh, Range �.� E'ast and run thence North $9 cleg. 21' 3p" �'3est a]:or,g the east and west center line of said Section 11, 79�•27 feet; thence North 0 deg. 25e 2�.'Y East z663,72 f eet to ths Section line, thence South $9 degv �3Y �.6tt r�ast, along the sectiou line, 125.Ob �eet to +he 10 acre lir.e; thence South 0 d�g, 21�22n �test along the 1� acre �ine %2b.0 faet thencs South $9 deg, 23t 47't East 6b5.22 feet to th� section line; thenee South 0 tieg. 250 21n �1est along the section line lg3$.25 feeic to P.O.B. AND GtiLF 3't� BAX ACRES, being a su�division csf a part og t�e SW� of the NfEµ of S�ction 1$, township 29 South, Range 16 �ast described as follows: Begin at �he Southwest corner of the NE� of Sect�on 1$, TownsYsip 29 South, Hange 16 �ast ana run thence South $9 cie�*. i�lt 1$n East along the east ancl u�rest csnter line of said �ection l�, 494.57 feet; thenc� North 1 dege O1� 2$" Eas� 360.0 fe�t for P.O.B:; thance Nor�th l cleg, Ol' 2$n �ast 7$6.0 feet; thence North 2y. deg. 07'' 20P1 it?est 65•$9 feet; thence harth I dego Olt 2$�� Eas� lOb,15 i`eet; thenee South 89 deg. 3$'41+" �ast $6$.0 ieet to rhe y.fl acre :1ine; thence South l deg. 019 2$" ft�est, along the L�0 acre line, 951„ 50 fee� thence North $9 deg. 1�1T 18tt �Iest $�.G.O £eet to P.�.B. _2� S�c�ion 2. The City af Clea..rvrater� acting by and through its City Commission intends to annex the foreg�ing �anda according to the provisions of Sect�on 171.04, Florida �ta�utes, and to tha� end, th� City Auditor and Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance in �he Clearwater Sun, a newspaper publisherl in the City af Clearwater, onCe a tiaeek far �oux� �y.a consecutive weeks immediatiely aF�em bhe passage of this Ordinance, 3ection 3. This Ordinance shall b�come efPective immediately up�n its passage. PASSED ON FIRST FtEADIbTG PASSED OiV SECOPiD READiNG PASSEi3 ON THIHD AND FIPIAI, RE�IDING !iR'D ADOPTEll Atte st ; /s/ R. G. Sdhitehead Gitg Auolitor and Glesk January 9, �.456 Januar� 9, 195b January g, 19,56 /s/ Herbert M. Broc�� MAYQR-00�'INiI SSIONEF /D '1 _ __ --- __ � AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FTARiDA ) ) COUNTY 0F F�TN�ST�T�AS ) Before me, �he undersigned authorit,y, personally appeared J. FRANK HANCpCK, JR., who upon being by me duly �worn, deposes and says: L That he had personal knowledge as to the oci�;�pancy of the follo�ring tract� of 1and: FIFTH ADDITION TO AIGHLAI3D PINES SUBDIPISIOPi, Plat Book 3b, Page t��., Public Records of Pinellas County, �'lorida, SIXTH �DDITION '�0 HIGHLAND PTPi�S SIIEDTVTSION and acreage adjacent thereto to be known as 5EVENTH �i�DITIpi� TQ HI�HLAT.D PINES SUBDIVTSIQN, and GULF TO B�Y ACRES, and�Ghat the aforesaid lands which the City of Clearwater, �'lorida, proposes ta annex into th� co�porate limits of the said City oi Clearwater contains less than ten (10) reg.;.stersd voters. 2. That this aifidavit is made in compliance with Sec�ion 171•o4, Florida S�atutes, and is made to induce the City of Clearwater to annex the f�regoing lands into i�s corporata limits. �'clrther deponent saye�h not. Vul'1'fiESS my signature and official seal at Clearwat�er in the County o£ Pinellas and the State of Florida th.is 9th dap of January, A. D. 1956. /s/ J. Frarik Hancock, Jro S�dO�iP� TO AND SUBSCR`iBED before me this 9th day of Januar�r, 1956. /s/ Berg1 F. Sydnor �1 ORDIFJItiY+tCE AtO. bg4. ABi �ftDINANCE DEI�LARING THE INT�NTIOid OF TH£s CITY 0� �LE�Rt�ATER T0 AIdNEX ACREAGE IAGATED IN THE SOU�'HEAST QUARTEB {5�;�) OF THE �10RT4tEAST QUART�R (�E�) ANB THE SflUTHEkST QIIART�R OF SECTIOAI 22, �Qk�l�iSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 15 ��5� INTO �HE CORPORAT� LIi�21'�'S GF TIiE CTTY �F CLEAR47A�'Et , FLORIDA, U�OR THE EYPIR�ITIOId QF THIIf�z (30) DAYS FROZ�i TIiE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDIIdANCE ACCORDiNG TO THE PFt09T8I0PIS OF SECTION 171.Ots, FI,ORIDA 3TATUTE5; ARIll PR6VIDING FOR THE EFFEGTIVE DATE OF TfiIS ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CTm3C COM�I�SION OF �HE CITY OF GLFAx�tiATER, FZORILIA: Section l, The Citg of Clearwa�er act�.ng by ancl �hrough its City Commission, hereby declares its intentior. to annex into th� corporate limits of the City of Clearwater, Florida, tre following described lands �.ying cont�guous �o the territorial limits aac' said City, which lands contain less than tan (10} registered voters: All that gortion of the SE� oi NE� of vection 22, Township 2q S, Range 15 E., less that portion platted as Third i�ddition to Salls Sub. recox�rled in PYat Book 3b, page 31, puY�lic records of Pinellas Countp, to- �ether with all that portion of the E� af the SE� of Section 22, Townsfiip 29 South, Range 15 E., less that partion occupied by R�plat of Third Addition af Salls Sub., and includin I.ots 1 through 1$, Block 4:, and Lots 1 through 9, �lock 3 of Unit 1 of �'irst Addition to Sa11s Sub., recorded ia Plat Book 36, page 5:L, pub� lic records of Pinellas Caunty; together with Lats 1 ' through 1$, of Block l and I,ots i throu�n 9, BZock 2 of said Unit 1 0�' First Addition of Salls Sub. (36-51) Being a portion of Eldarado Su�division, Public &ecordy o� Pinellas Gount�*, Plat Book 14, Page 66, all lying in Section �2, Tor�nship 29 S., Hange Z5 E. Section 2. The City of GlEarwater, acting by and through i�s City �ommission intends to annex �he foregoing lands according to the psovis3ons of Se�tion ].71.01�, Floricia Statutes, and to that end, the Gity Auditor and Clerk is hereby directsd to publish this Ordinance in the Clearwater Sun, a ne�rspaper gubiished in the City of Cl�arwater, once a week for four (4} consecutive weeks immediatelp a�ter the passage of this Ordinance. Section 3• This �rdinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED ON F'IRST READINC� PASSED ON SECO�iD I�ADING PASSED 0!� 'THI12D APID FINAL READII�G AN13 �1DOPTED attest• /s/ R.�G. `Vhitehead City Auditor an� Glerk Januarp 9, 1956 January 9, 1956 Januaa�y 9, 1956 /s/ Herbert i�t. Brown P� AY OR-G flZ�il S S IO Ai�s R /� ,;� AFFIDAVIT ST��TE OF FLORIDA ) � COUhITY OF PIIV�LLAS j Bafora me, t��e undersigned au�hority, persordally apFeared WTLLIAM S. WIGHTiJIA�i, who upon bsin� by me duly sworn, depoaes aad says: 1. That he has personal kn�W?�d�e as to the accupancy of th� follawing described tract oi larid; All that portion of the SE� of NE� o.f Section 2�, Township 29 South, Range 15 �as�, less that portion pla�ted as Third Addition to Salys Sub. recorded in Plat Book 3b, page 3i, F,ublic records of Pinellas County, together with a11 that Fortion oi the E� of the S�� of Sc�ctS.on 2�, Toe�nship 29 Sauth, �ange 15 East, Iess that portion occupied by Replat of Third Ad,dition of Salls Sub., and including Lots 1, through 1$, B1ock 4, and I,ots 1 throsgh 9, Block 3, of Unit l o� Firs� 1�ddition ta Salls 5ub., recorded in Plat Book 36, page 51, puhlic records oi Pinellas County together witl� Lots 1 through 7.$, o� Bl.oc� 1 and Lots 1 through q. Block 2 of said Unit 1 oi First Adnition of S�.lYs Sub. (3�-5�.)• Being a portion of Eldorado Subd�vision, Public Recor�ls of Panel7.�s Count�, Pl�t Bo�k 11�, page 66, a11 lyin� in 5ection 22, TownShip 29 Sout�i, R�nge 15 East, and that said tract of land which the Gity of Clearwater, �'lorida, proposes to annex into the corporate limi.ts oi the szid Citp of Cle�r�+ater contai.ns les� tiha� ten (7.0) regis�ered voters. 2, That this aifidavi.t is ruade in compliance �ai�h Section 171.01�., Florida Statutes, and is made to induce �he City of Glearwater to annex the fore going tract into its corporate limits. Further deponent sapeth not. WITNESS mp sionature a�d offici�l seal at Glear�uater in the County of Pinallas and the State of Florida this 9th c3ay of danuary, A. A. 1g56. /s% j�iilliam S. ��Ji��lztman �:0&2d T0 AI�D SUBSGR�BED before me this 9th, day of Januarp, �. D. 1g56. /s/ Berpl F.'S,ydnor Natary Public ( � 0 0 CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 16, 1956 The City Coar�nission of the Ci�y of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, January 16, 1956, at 1:3�J P.M, with the fo�lowing members present: Herbert M. Brown W. E. Strang, Jr. J. N. Bohannon Cleveland Insco, Jr. Samuel J. Roberts Also present were: F. C. Middle�on Chas. M. Phillips, Jr. G. T. McClamma S. Lickton Mayor-Gommissioner C orr,rn issi o ner Commissioner Commissioner Corrrnissione_r City Manager Cit,y A�t,o rney Chief oi Police City En�ineEr The Mayor called the meeting to order, Commissioner Roberts movEd that the minut�s of the regular meeting of January 3rd and the special meeting of January qth be approved in accordance with copies furnished each men�ber in writ,ing. Motion was seconded by Corranissioner Bohannon and cariried unanimously, The Citv Manager re ported that four bids had been received to construct a thirty foot paving, curb and storm sewer in Palmetto Street from Highland �lvenue to 4�'ood Drive. The bids were read as follows: W. H. Armston & Co., Inc., Dunedin Blackburn Paving Cc�ntractors, Clearwater Hancock Constr. Sc Equip., Clearwater A. A. Schultz Constr. Co., Dunedin �7,954.4$ 7,965.00 ?,`i30.20 $,455.40 After tabulation, the City Manager recorr�mended accePting the low bid of �7,730.20 from the Hancock Construction & Equipment Comgan}*, Clearwater. Co�isaioner Strang moved on t;he ManaF�r �s recomrner_dation that the paving contract be awarded to the Hancock Construction and Eouipment Company in the amount of �7,�30.20. Motion was seconded by Commissior�er Insco and carried unanimously. I� was re�orted by the Manager that six bids were received to construct the sr,orm sewer in the area of South Garder� and Franklin. Mr. Harold Briley, Consulting Engineer, explained that the bids were divided in t�i�o parts: Part I represented the main outfall line running down Haven Street to the Bay and connecting up the lateral sewers north and sou�:h along :�arden and connecting into the 4$t� sewer on Pierce Street; ParL II included the proposed sewer on Franklin from Myrtle Avenue to Garden Avenue. The bids were read as follows: , Part I ,Part II Eaelblut Constr, Co,, Ft. Myers $1L�4,530.00 'p�5G,1�.0,00 Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater 1$ta.,5y,?_,$0 �.1,60l�.00 Cons4;ructors of Fla., Coral Gables 11�1,039.55 2i',206.�J0 Inter-County Constr. Co., St. Petersburg 179,53�.00 37,315•�0 V�l. D. Owens Constr. Co., t;learwater 121�,604.50 2$,69g.00 E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 166,t�69.OQ 37,556.25 The City iKanager recommended that the bid.s be studizd and returnad to the Commission at a later date. Comniissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the Manager for tabu7.ation. Motion was seconded by Cor�ission�r Bohannon and carried unan itnous ly . The Mayor announced 3 Public Hearing on the resurfacino of ParK Street from Gul:f to Bay Boulevard to San Remo AVenue and the adjusting of the �urb where necessary. The City Attorney read the petition sio ed by ten pro perty own�rs in the affected block requesting the �vork. A report from the City P+fanager was read which stated that i;he original paving was done by t.he developer, Mr. L. B. Moody, about 1936, that Gas Plant tar and sand were used a.nd tliat the curbs were hauled in from another subdivision and placeci with the permisszon of the Cor�mission. The i�iayor explained that it was the City's policy where the original street paving has not been assessed and needs improvement to do the work and assess the abutting property owners. Mrs. Anna Felton, an affected propertl owner, was present and stated that she approved the project. The �Iapor inquired i� there were any objections and there were none. The City Engineer rep�rt;ed thai; it was planned to put a one inch cap on the street at its present width, eighteen feet, since the curbs were already in and recommended rounding off the corner on the south side of GulfPto-l3ay and Park Strzet. Cor�nissioner Strang sugges�ted that the Ci�y should pay the cost of moving the curb at this corner. Th� Gity Engi�eer estimated the total wnrk at �1,2].�..00 or a cost of �1.20 per front, foot. After having heard this Public Hearing and having heard no valid objeetion, Co�nissioner Roberts moved that the project be approved and that the Engine�r be author ized to proceed to advertise for bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner 5trang and carried unanimously. /� _2� CITY COMNISSION MFETING Janu�.ry 16, 1956 A Publa.c Hearing was called on the rec�uest of Mr. Wm. J. Jack for a ten foot setback from Crest Avenue for Lot: ll, Block B, Crest Lalce Subdivz:sion. The City A�torney read the request from Mr. Gonzalo Garcia on behali of Mr. Jack and also the Zoning BoardTs recommendatiori that an eleven foot set;back be granted to cor_form with setbacks on the other three corners. The Commission considered letters from Mrs. Nina [+lensley, Mr. Arthur Snowden, Mr. Tn'alte� F. Whitlow, Mr. Julian Stark, Miss Ruth W. HununeZ and Mr. George Rogers, affected properGy owners, which approved the granting of the setback. The letters are se� out in the following pages of these minur.es and made a part hereof. Mr. Jacic was presen�t and told the Commission he would conform to the setbacks of exi�ting houses in the neighbor�ond. Commissioner Sohannon mpved that 41ie Zoning Board�s recommendation be upheld with the clear understanding that as 1�Ir. Jack has publicly s tated here that he will conform to the present building line from both Grove Street and Crest kven_ue and that; an eleven foot setback irom Crest Avenue be granted. Nlotion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimou�ly. The Mayor called � Pu�lic Hearing on the request oi N1r. Ghester B. McMullen, Jr., �nd Mr. H. H. Basxin, Jr., for Business usage of property (tc construct doc�orst officas) on t,he southwest corner of Jeffords S,+,reet and Druid Road, presently zoned R-NI. The letter of request was read and a lett;er signed by eight �;ersons as owners oi' acljacent property st�ted tha+, the3T had no objection to the zor.ing change. It was reported that !1'Ir. T� L. Jacobsen, Manager of MorY,on Plant Hospital, had telephoned that the hospital would approve Yhe ch ange of zoning for doctors� offices but not for general business use.: The Zoning Board�s recommencia- tion.was that the east 200 fee*. of the property be approved for use for doctorst offices and recommended that provisions be made for off street �arking. Mr, H, H. Baskin, Jr., asked that the reaue,st be amended to include the east 275 feet so there would be space ior a driveway and for off street parkin�. Mr. L. H. Rei d, owner of pro perty on the northwes� corner of Druid and Jeffords Street, said +;hat he had no objection ta granting t.he petition. The Mayor inquired if *here were any objections and there were none. �he �ity Engineer reported that the developers of this property had agreed to join M�. Reid ir paying for the paving of Jeffords Street; from Druid to the 3ay and to join in the construction of a seatvall across the two properties and the street en�. Havir_� held this Public Hearing and having h�ard no valid obje�tion, Conm issioner Stran� moved that the requast of Nr. Chester B, NIcMullen, Jr.., and iVir. H, H. Baskin, Jr., be grant;ed for business usage for doctors' offices only, for the east 275 feet of the groperty. Motion was seconded by Corrmt�ssioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on t,he request of Mr. C. E, Koch for P{Public) use of property bounded by Court Street on +,he north, Jruid Road on the south, Evergreen elvenue on +:he east, and St,evenson Creek on the west, the nor,herly 43D feet of u�hich is now zor.ed Business and the balance R-l. The City �ttornay explained that the request and Ghe Zoning Board's recommendation was for a specific use for a golf caurse as an exception under the hardship provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and not for� Public use of tiie property. He read the request and the 2oning Board's recommendation that the request be granted as it would be an improvement for the surrounding area. Mr. John Weis, office manager for Mr. Koch, presented proposed plans �o the Cornnission and discussed grading, etc, In reply to a question, i�ir. PIeis stated he did not know if it was planned to light the course for night playing. A letter was read indicating approval of. the proposal signed by Mr. K. F. Johnson, Mr. M, F. Walker, i�ir. R. L. Kilpatrick and Dr. John P. Lee, property owners in Druid Heights Subdivision. Mr. D. 4vT. Canfield and Mrs. Aldo Chambers, affected preperty ou�ners, told tI?.e Corr�nission the� had no objection if the use of t,he property was limited to the golf course. The iKayor suggested that si nae there might be sorae objection if th e course was lighted at ni�ht that the haaring be adjourned to the next mee�in; to permit i+�ir. Weis to get a deiinite answer on the subject. Corrur�issioner St,rang moved that the Public Hearing be adjourned to the firs�t Monday in February (February 6th), Motion �vas seconded by Cor�nissi oner Bohannon and carried unanimously. The Cornmission considered the approval of a work o-rder for �3,124,00 to cover moving of a buildin� to be ussd for a Colored Y.W.C.A, from its pr esent location on ":he west side of Madison Avenue south of Cleveland to the new location on City-owned property in Block G, Eairmont Subd.iviszon, under lease to the Y,W.C.A. This item was defPrred from the meeting o£ January 9tn for the ner,� Commissioners to familiarize themselves with fihe proposal. Corranissioner Insco moved that the wqrk order be approved and that +,he women be corunended for their fine efiort. Mr�tion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously. In regard to the two mill levy being earmarked for street resur.facing, the City NIanager reported that the levy is expec�ed to produce .from �100,000.00 to �125,000.00 this year. He suggested tha� the Corrmiission might want to refer to a Committee the Engineerts report on which streets most urgEntly needed resurfacing: Corrunissioner Bohannon recommended that the entire Cr�mmission as a Commit,tee discuss the rnatter with tk�e En;inear and tl�e l�Zanager and that the Enginesr prepare a group of streets with cost estimaY,es. The Manager stated that Y�e and the Engineer in studying the entire City had estimated rhat it would take five years to complete the str�et resurfacing program if the two mill levy were continued for that purpose. By consent, +..he matper was referred to a meeting oi the Commission with the Manager and the Engineer for dis�ussion. -3 - CITY COP+II�tISSION MEE'1'ING January lb, 1956 The Mayor report,Pd that throu�h the assistance of Mr, �l Rogero, S+ate Road Boaxd member, *he City and the State Raac1 Department would jpin in the project to pave and wa.den Drew Street from Srever_son Creek west to Missoi�ri Ayenue. The City EnginePr stated thar, the Gity had bean asked to move and install the curbs and move the utilities back and that the State wnuld do t,he resurfacing, The Manager said Drew Street wou ld be widened nine fi�et on fhe north side and six feet on r,he south side from Stevenson Creek t;o b7:Lssouri Avenue, and that the estimate for �he City's portion of the work �ivas #�L�,259,60. Comnissioner Strang moved �;hat the work order be approved and +.hat the expenditur� should come from. the funds irom t,he tw� mill levy. Motion was ser.onded by Corrmiasioner Boh�nnon and carried unanimously. The City idanager esented a re�uest frorn tYie Clearwater Shu�fTehoard Club for a contribution of "y�300.00 t o the Trophy Fu�d for the 1956 Tournaraent and as t,h�y failed to receive this amoun*, last year, the� would like $�300.Q0 for 1955 a1so. zt was questioned by the Cornmissioners as t:o Zvhe+.her an appropria:tion should be made for the 1955 tournament. Corrunissioner Bohannon suggested t;�at the matt;er be referred to the Special Events Conmittee f or their studY• �y �onsent, the matter was deferred for study and referral to +,he Special Events Committea for a recommendation. The City Manager presented an a�reement, with the Seaboard Air Line kailroad granti ng permission for the City to install water main under the Seaboard right of way in the golf course, a� T�Iyrtle Avenue, and at Druid Road. Co�nissioner Strang moved that the agreement be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to e�cecute it. Motion was seconded by Conunissioner Insco and carried unanimously. Item 5-F, Appointr�ent o� additional member to Zoning Board, was deferred. A letter was read from Mr. Lewis H. Homer re o� Committee had completed its organizational mee�ing andnwashrequestinguthataa ilznd pf fivs hundred dollar s be seb up to draw upon for materials stationery, etc. Cou�issioner Roberts moved that the rpquest be approvEd for �500.00 to be set asi.de on which the Comnittee can draw for their expenses of operation. I�fotion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimo�slp. Commissioner Bohannon reporting for the Co�ittee on right of way for Myrtie �Venue stated that he and Nlr. Kennedy had contacted the oVm ers of the Plumb property and the offer of �20,000.00 had been refused. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the City urchase tha Myrtle Avenue right of way ancl additional land for the cemeter}r for �25, Opp.00, and make arrangements for �inancing. The Nlayor commented that he thought the City had been charging too little for cemetery lots and su�gested that the Commission study Lhe matter and �take action to instruct the Clerk as to what t he price would be in the future. Corenissioner Bohannor. also reparted that the Committee had secured an oral agreement witr the owners of the property tnat if and when the balance of the estate is sold, the City will be given fir st chance to b uy it. The IKayor sugg�sted that the Co�ittee contact the owners about deferred paymerts and discuss the rate of interesy. On the recornmendation of the Committee on the ri��t of way for Myrtle Avenue extension and the additiona]. cemetery land, Comnissioner S+rang moved that they be eznpowered to purchase the �;roperty at the $�25,000.00 fzgure; that they vrork out the method of financing and report back to the Co�ission; tlzat the City Attorney be authorized to go ahead with preparing the deeds and other forms necessary to complete the transaction ar_d tell the County that we have the right of way„ M�tion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and c arried unanimously. Tn reply �o an inquiry from Commissioner Bohannon about securing the right of way for Myrtle north of'Cleveland Street, the Mayor said the Co�nittee could be instructed to continue to function to secure the right of way as far as Palm Bluff. He thought it would be a function of the Planning Board to make recammendations as to the route from that point, and suggested that the Board consider alternate rautes including a connection with Milwaukee Avenue in Dunedin as originally planned. The EnginEer was asked to prepare a, strip map of the right of way to Palm Bluff. By consent, it was requested that the matter be put on the aUenda ior the next joint meeting of the Planning Board and the Commission. CommbGaioner Bohannon requeste@ that another Co�nissicnes be appointed to the Committee. The Mayor appointed Co�issioner Insco to serve on the Myrtle A�,enue Right of N�ay Committee. Commissioner Roberts reporting for the Committee appointed to inveG+igate the propcsal of Mr. Rankin to lease the south end of the park in City Park Subdivision for a miniature golf course stated that he and Commissioner Strang had talked with Mr. Rankin, that the Cleartivater Resort Association was in favor of the idea, and. that the Clearwater Beach Association was nnt against the proposal. He suggested that the operation of the shuifleboard courts on the north end of the property alsa �ie included in the lease. Couenissioner Robsrts moved that the ir_vita�ion to bid be published for a miniature golf course on that particular pier>e oi property, that the operation of the shuffleboard be inc�luded in tre proposal, and that the Committee, together with the i�fanager, go ahead and set up minimum specifications. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and ca,-cried unanimously. It wa� suggesbed that tifr. Rankin's progosal be returned as P;e might like to revise it on the basis of the advertisement. i� r� 1 � -�- CTTY COMMI SSI ON MEETING January 16, 1956 Mrs. Anna Whelan, representative from Howard Johnson, Inc., presented a proposed plot plan for the new restaurant revised in accordance with the suggestions of the Planning Board and the City Couunission with the propoSed building gacing toward the East with entrances and exits to the south and the north. Mrs. Whelan explained that in changing �he plan it would be necessary to have sixteen mare feet on one side and forty-four feet on the other in c onsideration far an easement on the east side if it should be needed by tne City for street purposes. It was pointed out that there would be parking space for fifty-eight cars. Commissioner Strang moved that this plot plan after verifzcation by the City En�neer become a part of the lease with Howard �ohnson, Inc. , and that an addendum to t;hat lease be prepared in order to correct �he legal description in order to properly incorporate this plot plan wit;h the leasc; and in order to provide j'or rin easemen� for roadway purpo5es for that porticn of the original tract that lies east of the curb line as shown on the plot plan and that the proper officials be a�uthorized to execute it, Motio� was seconded hy Corumissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. The City Manager reported tha�t it had been suggested T.hat a deadline be set for Wednesday noon so the agenda could be sent to the Cormnissioners on Thursday in order to give the Gommission more time to look over the material and possibly check some of it on the sites. Coir,missioner Roberts moved that Wednesday noon be set as the deadline for matters to be put on the agenda for the following Monday meeting. I�fotion was seconded by Commissioner BoYiannon and carried unanimous- ly. Cor�nissioner 8trang reporting for the Cocrnnittee checking the progosed storm sewer in the alley between Block ].2, Court Square and B1ock 12, Magnolia Park, said the Committee recommended that the Gity put the sewer dowrz the alley fia the east side of the I�.C.L. right of way, that the owner of Lot 12, Block ]2, Court Square (Alfred Macina, Court Square Auto Parts) be assessed for the c�tchbasins to drain his property, that there be no assessments to the xesidential property as they would not benefit by the lir.e, suggested that the work be done bp City crsws if possiblE, and that Nir. l�Iacina put the cash for his part up in advance. The En�i.neer estimated the work at �1,200.00. TY�e Mayor suggested t.hat upon raceipt of a check in the amount of �400.00 from Mr� Macina and an agreement for a refund to him if the work cfl st less or payment frQm him zf it cost more, tha� a werk order be approved. Conunissioner Roberts moved that 'the work order he issuea with the understanding that the property owner pu'c up •the required amoun�ti of money prior to the work being done. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The Ci:ty Manager presented an application from Mr, John K. Batstone on behalf' of Mr. W. J. I,ineberger oi St. Petersburg f or permission tn construct a gas station on Court Street and Chestnut Street (part of Lots 17, 1$, 19 and 20, Block C, Coachman Heights),. Z'he recommendation of the Gity Engineer was that only two driveways be permitted on Court Street, that more complete plans be submitted and that drainage from a future wash rack be discharged into a storm sewer. The Zoning Board recornmended approval of +,he request. Mro Batstone and ��'Ir. Lineberger were present and discussed the application with the Commission. Gommissioner Strang moved that the application be approved subject to the exceptions made by the Gity Engineer, the City Attorney and the City Manager. Motion was seconded by Co:nmissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Nanager presented a Resolution requiring eleven property owners ta clean *heir ��ts of weeds and underbrush. Corr�nissioner Str�ng moved the adoption of the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Coir�nissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Manager recommended appr.oval of the payment of �3�0.00 for the City's annual membershig duss in the Florida League of Municipalities for 1956. Cormnissioner Strang moved that the Manager�s recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Coiruvissioner Insco ar,d carried unanimously. R letter was read from Mr. Harry Prior, publicity chairman for the I'un 'n Sun Festival, regarding the request of the JayCees tc use Coachman Park durir_g the Festival for sar�e amusements and rides for children. The letter stated that he had contaeted Mrs. J. R. Jeffords, Mr. C. B. Phillips, i+Ir. Alfred Mar shall and Mrs. Wm. T. Harrison, residents on Sunset Court and found that they had no objections to the operation of the rides. Mr. �arold Bernier, Ghairman of the Festival, assured the Commission yhere tivou ld be no gambling bo�ths, no Sunday operation and that i� would close down at 11:00 P.M. He said he would have the contract with Eddie Young of `Parpon Sprir�gs reviewed by the City Attorney to see that it contains the proper requiremen�s ior insurance against public liability. Commissioner Rober�s moved the amusement rides be approved subject to no Sunday operatior. and closing at 11:00 P.M. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and c�rried unanimously. The Mayor commenf ed that he would like to corr¢nend the Fun 'n Sun Committee on do3ng an excellent job to make the Festival an outstanding attraction on the GTest Coast. The Mayor appointed Commissioner Insco to ser•ve with Commissioner Stran� on the Tennis Court Cormnittee. By consent, the appointment was approved. l '% -5- CITY CpMI`4ISSION MEETING Jannary lb, 1956 Mr. Jack Cribbs addresseci the Commission saying that he had a clienb interested in establishing a business to se11 kerosene anri propane gas in an area 150 feet north of vulf�to-Bay across from the high school, and asked haw to pruceed to obtain permission for such a business. He was anstructed to wriLe a letter to the Commission. Commissioner �tra�lg requested a report as to why the County had not, improved Holt Avenue and N.us�;:el�� Stre�t a3 specified in an agreement with the City. By consent, the City Manager was instructed to work with Mr. �iester, County E�ineer;. on the matter. The Gity Attorney stated that the Chief of Police had r•eported that Mr. Blanks Everitt, radio techniciar.�, had been at�le to secure a aualified assistant anci would now like to have the C;ommission action cn October 3, �-95$, rescinded which eliminated'the �100.00 paqment for an asszstant and allowed an increase of �50.00 i�. pa,yment to Mr. Everiti; for the extra work. He recommended that this change in the contract be made. Coimnissioner Bohanr_on moved that the action of the Commission on October 3, 1955, be rescinded and the contract prior to that time be reinstated. Motion was seconded by Corn::iissioner 5trang and carried unanimously. The Commission no�v adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees of the Pension � und admitted John R. Hernandez, Clerk in the F'inance Department, to membership in the Pension Plan subject to a waiver being si.gned by him, on a motion �y Commissioner Insc� which was seconded by Co�aissioner Roberts and carried unanimousl.y. There being no fur+her business 'to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:4$ P.M. L_ Ma,yor-�omnission Att e st : � City uditor and Clerk 0 1� *�� ;' ;, � �';� �� CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 16, 1956 Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown �ommission�rs: W. E. Strang, Jr., J� �t. Bohannon Cleveland Snsco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts January 13, 1956 Gentlemena The City Commissiox� will meet in ReguTar Session in the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, January 16, 1956 for tha purpose of discussing the items listed on the attackzed agenda. Meeting w�ll convene a� 1:30 P.M. Very truly yours� �s� F. C. Middleton FCM: s City Manager Enclosure� Agenda - City Commission Meetin� o£ January 16, 1956 Regular Meeting 1:3� P.M. City H211 Auditoriwn l. Invocation, the Rev. E1mer L. Al1an, Ghurch of the Ascension. 2. Approving the minutes of the ftegular Meeting oi January 3, 1956 and the SpEcial i�Ieeting of January 9, 1956. 3. Qpening of bids for: A. Paving in Palmetto St. from Highland Ave. to Wood Drive. B. Storm Sewera. 1�, Public Hearings: A, Construction of resurface nn Park Street from the easterly line of Gu1f to Esay Bl:rd. to the westerly paving line of 5an Remo Ave. and adjust curb where necessary. B. Request of Gonzalo Garcia as agent for �Vm. J, Jack for a ten foot setback from Crest Avenue ior Lot 11, Block B, Crest Lake Subdivisiox� at the northwest corner of Grove SL. and Crest Ave. C, Request of Chester B. McMullen, Jr., and H, H. Baskin, Jr., for Business usage (Doctors' offices) for pr�aerty on the southwest corner of �'effords St. and Druid Rd. This property is now zoned R-M. D. Request of C. E. Koch f.or ?' (Public) use of property bounded by Cour� St. on the north, Druid Road on the south, Evergreen Ave. on the east and Stevenson Creek on the west. The northerly 430 feat M.O.L. is now zoned Business and the balance is R-1. y. Commissi�n's consideration of; A. Final approval of �ocation plans -- Howard Jahnson Restaurant. B. Engineer's report on resurfacing of streets. C. Engineer's report on estimated cost of impravements In Drew Street. (Stevenson Creek, west to missouri Avenue� D. Request of Shuffleboard Club for Trophy Fund. E. Agreement with SAL with reference to crossing R/W with water main in the Golf Course -- i�yrtle Avenue and Druid Road, F. Appointment of additional member to Zoning Board. G. Letter from Industrial Committee. H. Report on Cotrunittees. I. Report by Commit�ee on R/W between Cemetery and Lakeview. J. Deadline date on Agenda material. K. Report by Committes on Storm Sewer between Franklin and Court S�reets and the AGL and SAL R�ilroads. L. Final approval of work order coeering YWCA Project. NI. Application for Independent Gas Station at triangle of Chestnut and Court Streets. 6. Lot Mowing Applications. 7• Utility Improvements. $. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission. Ad jourr.ment Commission acting as Truatees for the Pension Plan. 1/6/56 ' To: Nir. F. C, Middleton, City Manager From: 0. H. Anderson, Sec'y, Zoning Board Subject: Request of Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Jack The Zonin, Board recommends that we grant tshe requesf, of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Jack for an 11 foot setback on Crest Avenue, the reason being that it would be uniform with the other three corners. Attached hereto is original letter, also sc+,ers from the variaus nei,ghbors stating they have no objections to this setback, and a plat. �.. 1 �f CITY COMMISSION I�fEETING January lb, 1g56 Mr. Oliver H. Anderson, Sec�y. D�cember 20, 1955 c/o Clearwater Zoning Board City Hall Clearwater, Florida Dear Nr. Anderson: As agent for Mr. and N1rs. William J, Jack, owners of Lot 11, Block B, Crest Lake Subdivision, (Northwest car�ner of C�rove St. and Crest Ave. ) Clearwater, I am asking the Clearwater �oning Board for consideration of a change in the setback on Crest Ave. from 25 fee�G to l0 feet, this request is uniform with the other three corners. Ho�ing that this will be considered at yotu earliest convenience, I remain, N�o,s�t sincerely yours, /s/ Gonzalo Garcia (1��.$ Mandalay Road) January 5, 1g56 City of �learwater Zoning Board Clearwater, Florida G�ntlet�.�:;ci : We understand that Mr. Wm. J. Jack is the owner of lot 1]. Blk B Crest Lake Subdivision, and that he is planning to build a house on this lot. We understand also that Mr. Jack is requesting that the buildir_g line along the east side of this lot facir.g Crest Avenue 'be changed from 25 feet to 15 feet. ;+Je represent Mrs. I�ina T, Wensley who owns the house on lot 12 Blk B. On her behalf we a sic that Mr. JackTs reques� be granted for the reason that, if Mr. Jack has to comply with a 25 foot $et-back on Crest Avenue, t;he west side of his house would be so close to hsr home as to create a hardship by makir_g her home much less desirable or salable. Thanking you, Very sincerely yours, Alley Rehbaum & Capes, Inc. b� /s/ Wm. L, Al1ey 110 N. Crest Ave. C le arwat er Chairman J�� 4, 1956 Zoning Board C ity H al 1 Dear Sir: I own and occupy the residence 110 N. Grest Ave., r,he S.W. corner of Grest and Grove St. I am interested and very much in favor of Mr. Jack's residence on the N.W. corner beirg in line with mine, also in line with Y,he homes already built on Grove St. Very truly yours, /s/ Arthur Snow�ien January 3, 1956 To the Chairman, Clearwater, F].a,, Zoning Soard: The proposal of Mr. W. J. Jacks to build a residence on lot 11, Block B, Crest Lake Subdivision (N.4V. corner Crest Ave. and Grove Street), the same to be in alignment with the fronts of houses on Crest Ave. to the south and to the west on Grove street, meets with my hearty approval. I own the property at 151� Grove Street (lot 13, B'lock B). Very trulp yours, �s� Walter F. Whitlor�t ---------�------------------------ 20 ► CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 16, 1g56 January 5, 1956 Cha�rman, Clearwater Zoning Board Dear Sir: I am the owner of property at No. 15�.0 Grove Street, Cleax•water. T have no objection to the location proposed by Mr, W. J. Jack for the house he is about to have erected a� the northwest corner of Crest Avenue and Grove Street -- namely, that its east and south fronts will in appraxiraatP alignment with the fronts of houses to the soutt� on Cres� Avenue and to the west an Grove Stxeet. Yours truly, /s/ Ju].ian E. Stark �Tanuary 5, 1955 Zoning Board Gity of Clearwater Gentlemen: I am owner of the property at 1556 Grove Street, corner of Crest Avenue. I wish to say that I favor the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jack to locate tl.eir proposed residence at tne N.W. corner of Crest & Grove so that their buildi�g line will be in line with the houses alreadX located in the vicinity of Grove and Crest. Sincerely, /s/ (Mis s ) Ruth W, Hurrrmel Jan. 5, 195� Zoning Board City of Clearwater, Fla. Gent lemer_ : We, owners of a home at the above address, are agreeable that Mr. W. J. Jack be allowed to build at the Northwest corner of Crest and Grove with a Crest AvenuE building line in line with the house of Mr, �Arthur Snowden, and A Grove 5treet line in line wit h the house o.f Mrs. Wemsley on the West, Adjoining Mr. Jack s lot � Respectfully, ��/ Geo . C. Rog er s /sf i�athryn G. Fcogers (111 Cr-est Ave, ) 1/6/56 To: Mr. F. C. I�IiddZeton, City Manager From: Mr. Q. H. Andersor_, Secty. Zoning Board Subject: Request of McMullerr, McNiullen R� Baskin. It is reco�mended that �he East 200 feet from the southwest corner of the in+;ersection of Druid Road and Jeffords s�reet be granted for non-conforming use as doctor�s offices, as per the request from McMullen, NIcMullen & Ba�yin, for the reason that it" lies adjacent to the Garden Seat Restaurant, and is across the street f.rom the Hospital, It is aZao recommanded tha� provisions be made for off-the-street parking. Attach�d hereto is original letter of reque�t, with plat, also letter with signatures from various adjacent property owners stating they have no o�,jection. December 22, 1955 City Zoning Board c�o City Building Department Garden Avenue Clearwat�er, Florida ATTEiVTION: Mr.. Anderson, Secretary-Member Re: Applicatinn for Waiver of Zoning Restriction Dear Sirs: We herewith request a change of zone concerning certain property owned by the undersigned and particularly located and �esionated as follows: A certain lot fronting on the Southwest cor ner of Druid Road and Jef�ords Street ertended to Clearwater Harbor ( � onti nuEci ) 21 CITY COMMi8SI0N MEETING January l6, 1956 {Continued) This property is pr�sently zoned under Ordinance 627 as T�RMTM which provides use as rnultiple dwellings, hotels, motels and limited busiaess district under certain conditions. - This piece of property has a frc�n�age o£ approximately 1$0 front feet on �ruid Road and approximately l�5t on i:learwater H�bor. 3'he City Engineer has been instrumental in cooperating with the undersigned as owners of rhe aforesaid property and wi�h Mr. Reed who is the owner of the lot which lies on the Northwest side of Jeffords Street extended and Druid Road, and the City has expressed interest in continuing the existing sea wall at the water front and filling our pro perty and t;hat of Mr. Reed, and in addition it is expected that Jef£ords Street will be extended and paved wit h some t ype of turn around circle towards the water fra nt . This property is not adaptable to any residential use and is noY, large enough to accommodate a hotel or large apartment unit, and therefore its best use would be for the location of a one story, modernistic docter's office which wi11 be c onvenient to the Morton P1ant Hospital which is directly across the street from the said property. In view of the adaptabilit� of this lot as a location for a doctor's office, we feel that a waiver of the existing "RM�� zone is justified an� ca3.1 your atten�ion to thf� fact that the undersigned have cooperated with the City to the fulles� extent in nego�iating for a�d arranging the fill of said property, the extension o£ th� sea wall and the paving of Jeffords 5treet. We request a for mal hearing on this application at your next board meeting which, we understand, is set for the first Thursday in January, to-�r�it: January 5, 1956. Very truly yaurs, /s/ Chester B. Mcr�iullen, Jr. /s/ H. H. Baskin, Jr. HHBJr:b ---------------------��------- December 2$, 1955 City Zoning Bo�rd c/o City Building Depa�tment Garden Avenue Clearwater, Florida ATTEATTION: iviro Anderson, Secretarp-Member Re: Applicatior� for irtaiver of 'Loning Restri�ti�n Dear Sirs: We, the ux�dersigned, being either adjacent property awners or �he ownexs of resi dences lo�ated in the imm�d�ate vicinity of a certain unirnproved lot l�cated on �he Southwest corner nf Druxd Road and Jeffords 5treet extended to Clearwater Harbor, do hereby certify that we understan d that said lot is presentlp zoned by the CitX of Clearwater for R M usage whi�h permits dwellings, hotels, motels and liniited businesses in connection there«ith. We fu_rtner certify tl�at we have no objection t� a proposed v�aiver of the zoning restri�t;ions on said lot to permit the erec�ion of building ar buildings si�uated thereon to be used and occupied as doctors' offices, %urs very trulyr /s/ Mary S. Buardmau per E. B. Siple /s/ Elear�or �. Sip1e /s/ Richa�d B. Siple /s/ Alfred C. Wyl?ie /s/ Hoyt H, iicNeil /s/ G, W. :�inder /s/ Ruth C. Shart `s/ G. Church, �I.D. 1/6/56 T�: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Gity Manager I`rom: �liver H. Anderso n, Secty.. Zoning Board Subject: Request of Carl E. Koch (Go].f Coui�,e) The Zoning Board recommends tha�G this request for a Golf Gourse be granted. This property is bounded by Gourt ut. on the no.r�h, Evergreen on bhe Eas�, Druid Road on the South, and Stevenson's Creek nn the West. The property is 20 acres, more or less for use as a Golf Gourse. The reason for granting this request is that it wou�.d be an improvement for the surrounding area, and 7� acres is already zon�d Business. Attached hereto is ori.ginal letter of request wi�lz plat, r� ,, a �: CITY COMI�TSSION MEETING January 16, 1q56 Zaning Board, City of Glearwater, Clearwater, FZ��rida. December 20, 1955 �� Re: W� of NE� of SE� Sec . 15 ,�p 2�s Ftg 15e Gentlemen: Subject property is a 20 acre tract with 660 feeb frontage on Court Street and a depth of 1,320 feet running through to Druid Roaci. It borders Stevenson Creek to the East. It is presently zoned for buainess fram Cou'rt Stre�t 5outh for about �.30 feet, �he remaining acreage being zoned R-1. Under the Hardship clause of the Zoning Act we �ish to request permission to use the ent;ire 2U acres for the purpose of a Golf Caurse. �4e believe �hat use for a Gol�' Gourse is actually more restrictive thar� R-1 usagex and wi�l certainl.v not be offensive to an.y o!:her R-1 areas which mi;ht adjoin this property. We propose to clear and beautifully landscape the 20 ac_ras for a 9 hole Golf Course, of the short hole typ�. This project will change the ag:psarance of this area considerablv and will also provide entertainment for visitors. Cordially, /s/ Carl E. Koch cek;7___s____,______e_____.._________�_ ___y_(410-Jasmine Way)Y_oos _______ _ To Whom it ulay concern: This is to certify that we the under-signed do hereby approve of the petition of Mr. C, E. Koch to use ior public use of prop�rty the 20 acres bounded by Court Street on th� north, Druzd Road on tne south, Evergreen street on the east and Stevenson Creek on the west. /s/ Mr. & Mrs. K. F. Johnson, 615 s. Evergreei /s� Nir. 8c Mrs. M. F. Walksr, 1351 E. Pine /s/ Mr. & L"irs. R. L. Kilpatrick, 1359 E. P3.ne /s.1 Dr. & NIrs. John P. Les, 1355 E. Pine � 13 January, 1955 Hon. Herbert M. Brown, P�ayor and City Cou�nissioners Gity of Clearwater Clearv�ater, Florida Re: Appropriation for Industrial Co�nittee. Sirs: Your industrial committee has c�mpleted it;ts organizata.onal meeting and is in thE process of aquiring stationary and background materials for the launching of the Industrial Uevelopment project of the City of Clearwater. It becomes necessary £or the committee to have available fund� to proceed with it's organization. Theref`ore, it is herebq requested that your body appropriate the sum o�' five hundred dollars for the use of this committee at an early date so that aation may proceed. Yonrs very truly, /s/ Lewis Homer, Chairman Steering Committee. 1/6/5b To: Mr, F. C� Middleton, City �anager From: Oliver H, Anderson, Sec�y. Zoning Board Subj�c�: Request of J. K. Batstone (Gas S�ation} The 7,oning Board recommends that we approve fhe r equest of Mr. W, J. Llne- berger for permission to construct a Gas Station on Court St., ior the reason that this is in a Business area. Attached hereto is ori�inal letter of requ�st with plat. CITY COMMISSION r4EETING January 16, 1��56 C ity of C le ax�wat er Atten: Mr. Ol:iver Anderson Building Inspect,or Clearwater Florida Deceraber 9, 1�55 Re; Gas Station W. J, Lineberger Deax Sir; �olu't St. Clearwater. I am writing in behalf of my client, Mr. W. J. I,ineberger, requesting permission to canstruct a Gas Station an Court Street, G],earwater, Florida, in accordance wi�h the attached plans. Owner; W. J, Lineberger 2505 Driftwood South St. Petersbur;, Florida Telephone St. Pete. 79-6723 I am enclosing a copy of the survey of the property. Respectfully submif;ted, �s� John K. Bats�one RESOLUTION WHEREAS: it has been d�termined by the City Commission of the Gity of Clearwater, Florida, that thP property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and�or underbrush, and fihat after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property and charoe the costs thereof against the respective property. NOT1� THEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED by the City Corrunission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the foli.oV�ing 3escr.ibed groperty, situate in said City, snail be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days af�er notice in writing to Lhe owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with s aid notice, the Ci�g shall perform such cleanin� anci charge the costs thereof agains� the respective propert,ies in accordance w ith Section 12$ of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. N�� DESCRIPTION QOST Joseph 1�. Jer,�;le Lots 1 and 2 10.00 $903 Colfax Ave. Block �, Unit D Aetroit 4, Mich. Skycrest Alex J. Winston Lot 3 5.00 707 N. Higliland Block B, Unit D � y Harry Silos ��ktc�est 5,00 4.01 Fairfield Bch. Rd. Block B, Unit D Fairfield, Conn. Skycrest i�anda D, Ross Lot 9 5,00 5 N. �fercury Block R, Unit D Cit H. Earl Barlow LotclOst 5.00 Rt. fi 1 Block B, Unit � Rapid City, Mich. Skycrest John Elfers Lot 3 5,00 �.02 S. �aturn Block B, Unit 7 C it y William A. Lacey Lotc4est 5,00 1901 Coles Rd. Block $, Unit � Clearwater, Fla. Skycrest W�lter E, Ruttenberg Zot 9 5.�0 20Lf S. Hercules Block B, Unit 7 Cit John W. McKeown Lp�c6esb �,00 13�9 Abbott Blvd. Blocic J, Unit 9 Palisade, N.J. Skycrest Louis Georgas et al Lo* 1 and N 10' of lot 2 �.00 P.O. Box 245 Block c Pa3m H�rbor, Fla. Skycrest Terrace Frederick F, Ernst Lot $ 5.00 611� Oak Ave. B]_ock G City Skycrest Terrace PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of thE City of Glearwat�r, Florida, this 16th day of Januar}, A. D. 1g56. ATTEST: /s/ R. G, Whitehead City tluditor ar.c� Clerk /s/ Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Commissioner � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �