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The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, March 19, 1956, at 1:)0 P.M. with the following members present:
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
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Herbert M. Brown
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
*w. E. Strang, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Cor.nn i ssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
Capt. W. Booth
S. Lickton
City Manager
City Attorney
Representing Police Chief
Cit.y Engineer
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The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocat.ion was given by the
Reverend Paul M. Kinsport of St~ Paul's Lutheran Church, Clearwater. The Mayor
inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. The Clerk stated that in
the minutes of March 12th on Page 86, Paragraph 3, the motion should be corrected
as suggested by the City Attorr.e}r to read "that the contracts and resolutions with
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad be aFproved". Commissioner Roberts moved that the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 5th ahd the special meeting of March 12th
as amended be approved in accordance with copies furnished each member in ~riting
subject to any correction by Commissioner Strang. Mot.ion was seconded by
Corrmissioner bohannon and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang came in at this time.
It was reported by the City Manager tha.t two bids had been received to
construct additional boat. slips and seawall at t.he west end of the Marina basin.
The bids were read as follows:
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W. H. Armston Co., Inc., Dunedin
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10,950.00
The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of W. H. Armston Company subject
to the City Engineer's approval after he checks the bids. Commissioner Strang moved
on the City Manager~s recommendation that the bid of $10,950.00 be approved subject
to t.he City Engineer checking the bid sheet. and finding it to be in order and that
the contract be awarded. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the continuation of the Public Hearing on the paving of Turner
Street between Greenwood Avenue and Missouri Avenue, the City At.torney requested
t.hat the hearing be adjourned for two or three weeks as a decision had not yet been
reached by t~e Circuit Court regarding the boundary of one of the properties con-
cerned (Mrs. Simon Marks). Commissioner Strang moved the continuation of the
Public Hearing on the paving of Turner Street bet.ween Greenwood Avenue and Missouri
Avenue to April 16, 1956. Motion was seco~ded by Commissioner Robert.s and carried
unanimously.
'l'~e Mayor inquired if there was any objection to considering Item 6-K, "Report
on Corps of Engineers Hearing with reference to Island Estates Property" at this
time since there were so many people present for that purpose and there ~as no
objection. A letter was read dated March 14, 1956, from Colonel E. E. Kirkpatrick,
Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, Jacksonville District, regarding the Public
Hearing conducted by him on March 1), 1956, in Clear~ater on the application of
Island Estates Development, Inc., to fill submerged lands in Clearwater Harbor
north of Memorial Cause~ay. In the letter, Colonel Kirkpatrick stated it ~as
necessary for him ~o ascertain the exact position of the City of Clearwater with
respect to this application, since the working of the ftesolution adopted on
March 5th by the City Commission was not specific in opposing the work but merely
stated that certain objections had arisen from an esthetic standpoint. The letter
stated ~hat the Corps of Engineers had in the past denied applications for permits
which otherwise would have been approved when local authorities declined to give
their consent to the work and indicated they would not. permit construction if a
Department of the Army perm~t were issued. Mr. Karl Rehbaum, speaking on behalf
of ~he Clearwater Board of ~ealtors, stated that the Board had adopted a Resolution
favoring the development along the lines of Plan 15-F. He presented copies of the
Resolution to the Commission, and requested that a copy of the hesolution be
included in the minutes of ~he meet.ing. Since all of the Com~issioners had
previously read the Resolution, it was decided to dispense with reading it in the
meeting. Commissioner Roberts moved that t.he ~esolution dated December 21, 1955,
from the Clearwater Board of Realtors be made a part of the minutes of this
meeting. Motion was seconded by COI~i8sioper Insco. Upon the vote being taken,
Commissioners Roberts, Insco, Bro~n and Strang voted "Aye". Commissioner Bohannon
voted "No". Motion carried. The Resolution is set out in the following pages of
these minutes and by reference is made a part hereof.
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CITY COMMI SSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Mr. Fred G. ~tickel, 351 Gul~ View Boulevard, spoke against the fill and
suggested that the Commission ask for a judicial construction interpreting the
1925 Act of the Legislature whichcancerned giving the owners of these lands north
of the Causeway access to the Causeway. Mr. Lewis Homer spoke o~ the benefit such
a development would be to the City, to the merchants and to the ~rkingmen. Mr.
Robert Genovar, Clearwater merchant,' Mrs. Lewis Homer and Mr. Ben Evans spoke in
favor of the present plan. Mr. Howard Rives, speaking as an individual citizen,
recommended that tho development be limited to a reasonable size, namely, the
present islands with necessary contiguous areas allowing space for the free flow
of water at the Causeway side and between the islands themselves. Mr. Parker
Sanford, 192 Devon Drive, said he found no objection to furtner fills and asked
if it would be proper for Commissioner Roberts to disqualify himself' since he
owned a motel on Clearwater Beach on the bay side facing the proposed project.
Commissioner Roberts declar~d that there was no~hing in the project that would
af'fect him but he was interested in ~he beauty on the side of ~he islands viewed
from the Causeway and Cleveland Street and ~lso from ~he small boat and fishing
standpoint, chat he was noe acting personally but felt he was acting for the
people of Clearwater.
Mr. Wallis Skinner, one of ~he developers of Isl~nd Estates, stated that it
was necessary to have the three easterly islands to make the development economically
feasible and mentioned there would be an estimated payroll of" six million dollars
in developing the project. Mr. Baya Harrison, attorney for the developers, stated
that ~he second plan -- l5-Fl_~as already a compromise plan as s~gested and
approved by the County \~ater,,""N"iivigstion Contro 1 Aur..horjty. Dr. Z. S. Cowan,
500 N. Osceola, inquired what assurance there \'lould be of completion of' the entire
project. Mr. Skinner replied the project would be developed in units, each unit
being sold before work is s~arted on the next. Colonel H. J. Wild 50 Verbena
Avenue, discussed the present diEficult traf~ic problem on Memorial Causeway and
pointed out ~hat an entry to the proposed development from the Causeway would
greatly increase the ~raffic problem. Among ~hose who spoke against the illl in
its present form were Mrs. Frank Fulmer, 128 N. Osceola; Mr. R. O. Downie, 640
Mandalay; Mr. Fred Manter representing the Clearwater Fishing Club, Mr. W. P.
Hayes, 510 N. Osceola; Mr. Everett H. Heidel, President of Skycrest Civic Club.
After further discussion on the previous Resolution to the Army Engineers,
Commissioner Roberts moved that a Resolution be drafted expressing that the City
Conmission disapproves Plan 15-F in its present Iorm because of the effect of the
three easterly islands on fishin~, boating and the natural beauty of the bay and
that ~his kesolution supersedes all prior Resolutions on ~he subject. Motion was
seconded by Commission~r Bohannon. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners
Roberts, Bohannon, Insco and Brown voted "Aye". Comrnissior.er Strang voted "No".
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was called on the construction of sanitary sewer and
installation of necessary equipment in existing lif't station at Hercules Avenue
and Drew Street to serve the area bounded by Hercules, Gilbert, Brandon and Drew.
Mr. John Bonner, President of the Marymont Association, reported that the City
Engineer had been requested to make a survey and estimate the cost of sanitary
sewer for ~he Marymont area. The City Engineer described the \'lork as laying sewer
lines, bringing sewers to the existing lift station at Drew and Kercules and
increasing ~he capacity of the lift station for an estimated cost of $31,596.00
or a cost of $4.38 on a front foot basis~ He explained that this amount does
not include the necessary increase in the capacity of the Disposal Plant, the cost
of which was estimated on a square foot basis at l~ per square f'oot. Admiral
Paul B. Koonce reported that he had obtained a petition representing forty-four
families \'lhich asked for the survey and the estimated cost. He said he had been
informed that a new petition was circulated which had some of the same names on
it as being opposed to ~he sewer due to the exce3sive costs. The Engineer estimated
r..hat an average lot 60 x 140 would be charged $346.00 for the sewer and the plant
capacity and the cost ~or a lot 80 x 80 would be approximately $~l~.OO. Mr. Samuel
Good protested the installing of the sewer. Other affected property owners were
given estimates as to costs for their lots. Commissioner Strang asked the property
owners in l:.he audience to vote a.s to whether or not they would be in f'avor of going
ahead with the project if, when the bids come in, they were reasonably near the
amount of l:.ne Engineer's estimate -- an average o~ be~ween $346.00 and $414.00 per
lot, and the majority voted in favor of' the project. The CitI, Attorney read a
postcard expressing approval of the project from Mr. John C. l.'orian, letters of"
protest from Mrs. Jane G. Rogers, Mr. L. A. Reinhard and Mr. Harry Lesnick. He
also read a petition protesting the proposed sewers because of excessive costs
signed by twenty-five families. Af~er inquiry from ~he Mayor, it was noted that
several persons had changed their minds about signing ~he petition of protest
after complete explanati.on of' the project. The City Attorney said he had been
informed by the Engineer ~hat in certain places additional easements would be
required as some persons had sold of~ portions of their lots and had cut through
the easements. The Mayor commented that it was up to those people who have that
situation to furnish the City with ~he easements. After having held this Public
Hearing and having heard no valid objection to the construction of sanitary sewer
and installation o~ necessary equipment in existing lift station at Hercules
Avenue and Drew Street to serve properties bounded by Hercules on the east, Gilbert
on ~he north, Brandon on the west and Drew on the south, Coomissioner Strang moved
that this work be au~horized for bids and that the Manager and the Engineer be
instructed to ~ake bids subject to obtaining the necessary easements as shown on
~be map by the Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon suggested that every property owner be notified
of ~he date when ~he bids are to be received by the Commission.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
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The Mayor announced che Public Hearing on che request of P. D. Arnold for a
three foo~ setback fronl the north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale
Subdivision. ~he Mayor inquired if Mr. Arnold was present and he was not. The
Mayor suggested that the Public Hearing be adjourned. Commissioner Strang moved
that the Public Hearing on the request of Mr. P. D. Arnold for a three foot
setback be adjourned to April 2nd. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously. 1'he Clerk was inst.ructed to notify the applicant.
The Mayor reported that Mr. Charles H. Gibson had asked that the Public
Hearing on his request for a fifteen foot setback from Bruce Avenue and Narcissus
Avenue for Lot 6, Block 64, Mandalay Subdivision, be deferred. On the request ot
Charles H. Gibson for a ~ifteen fooc setback, Commissioner Strang moved that this
Public Hearing be adjourned to April 2nd. MoCion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was called on the request of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., for a
fifteen ~oo~ setback from Keystone Drive and Laura Street for Lot 10 and part ot
Lot 11, Block E, Keystone Manor. The Ci~y Attorney read the request and the Zoning
Board's reCOlr1ITle ndation that the re quest be approved. The Mayor inquired if there
were any objections and there were none. Having held this Public Hearing and
hearing no objec~ion to it, Co~nissioner Bohannon moved that the recommendation
of the Zoning uoard be upheld and the request granted. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Scrang and carried unanimously.
A Public H~aring was announced on ~he request of C. E. Koch for permission
to construct an eighteen hole golf course on the W~ of the NE; of the SE~ less the
northerly 430 feec of Section 15-29-15, which property is presently zoned R-l.
The Mayor stated that there had been considerable opposition to this request at
a previous hearing on the subject and suggested that possibly some of the interested
parties had left the meeting due to the lateness of the hour. He recommended that
the hearing be adjourned to another meeting. Conmissioner Bohannon moved that the
Public Hearing be adjourned to March 26th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strang and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced a Public Hearing on t.he request of Mr. J. Tweed McMullen
for D. E. hodger for Business usage (Doctor's Offices) of property on the northwest
corner of Jeffords Street and Druid Road, ~he property being presently zoned R-4.
The City Attorney read the request from ~he applicant which pointed out that
recently ~he Comnission had granted a zoning exception for the same purpose on the
opposite side of the street, the southwest corner of Jeffords and Druid. He also
read let\.ers froml:.he following affected properCy owners, Con~ressman Carroll
Reece, Commander Edward H. Smith, Mr. Albert L. Rogero and Mr. L. H. Reid stating
that they have no objection to the granting of the request. The Zoning Board's
recommendation ~as ~hat t~e application be permitted according to the plans
submitted provided ~he archway shown on the plans to the north of the proposed
building be deleted. Mr. J. Tweed McMullen, representing Mr. D. E. Rodger,
reported the applicant ~ou1d be agreeable to that change. The Mayor inquired if
there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none.
After havin~ held this Public Hearing and hearing no objection, Comnissioner
Bohannon moved that the Zoning Board's authorization in detail be upheld and that
permission be granted in accordance with the Zoning Board's recomuendation.
Motion ~as seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Commissioner S~rang moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:08 P.M. to
reconvene at 1:30 F.M. on Monday, March 26th. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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The City Commission of the City of Clearwater re-convened the meeting of
March 19~h at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, March 26, 1956, with the following members
present:
Herbert M. Brown
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
*W. E. Strang, Jr.
*Absent a~ first of meeting.
Mayor-Commissioner
Comrnis sioner
Cormnis sioner
Commissioner
Commis sioner
Came in later.
Also present ~ere:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. ~. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClarnma
S. Lickton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced as the first item the
continuation of che Public Hearing on ~he request o~ C. E. Koch for ~rmission to
construct an sigbteen hole go1f course on the W~ of the NEt of the SE; less the
northerly 430 feet of Section 15-29-15, which property is presently zoned R-l.
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'l'he City Attorney read the request which explained that the golf course would be
operated only in ~he daylight hours and there would be no lights for night play.
Mr. John Weis, representing Mr. Koch, s~ated that the clubhouse would be located
on Court Street and off street parking would be provided. The Mayor inquired if
there were any objections and there were none. Commissioner Bohannon moved that
this Public Hearing having been conducted and properly advertised and no valid
objection being heard, that the request be granted in accordance with the Zoning
Board's recommendation for the use of the land according to the petition for the
purpose of a golf course and driving range only without li~ts. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
the City Attorney reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Harold
Briley, Consulting ~ngineer, which stated that an additional easement was necessary
for the six inch water main which had been installed in the projection of Evergreen
Avenue north to ~ourt Street from its apparent terminus at turner Street on
property owned by Mr. C. E. Koch. Upon inquiry from the City Attorney, Mr. Weis
said he thought Mr. Koch would be willing to give an easement for this line.
Commissioner Bohannon moved that in accordance with the request of Harold Briley,
Consulting Engineer, and the indicated assent by the agent of Mr. Koch, Mr. Weis,
that the reported easement be prepared and when returned signed, be recorded for
the installation and maintenance of a six inch water main in what ~uld be the
extension of Evergreen Street between Court and turner Street. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously. The City Engineer pointed out that
another thirty foot dedication was needed on the west side of Evergreen Avenue
from Druid to Turner Street from Mr. Koch to make Evergreen a sixty foot right of
way.
Commissioner Strang came in at this time -- 2:00 P.M.
A letter dated March 13th was read from Mr. Lewis Homer, Chairman of the
Industrial Committee, pointing out the need for an industrial park of over one
hundred acres with improved sites for industrial plants and the need for an
Industrial Director with proper experience to promote the project. The Mayor
suggested the matter be referred to the full Commission as a Committee to discuss
with the Industrial Planning Board. Commissioner Roberts moved that this matter
be referred to the full Con~ission sitting as a Committee for discussion with the
Citizens Industrial Committee and report back to the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
Mr. Homer read a letter dated March 24th addressed to the Commission by the
Citizens Committee for Industrial Development recormlending that the City proceed
to sell to Metal Products, Inc., a tract with 300 foot frontage on Hercules
Avenue with a depth of 500 feet at the north line of the property the City owns
faCing on Hercules, and suggested the price based on $1,000.00 an acre should be
$3,440.00 for the 3.44 acres. The letter also recommended that the property be
sold subject to cons~ruction of an industrial plant within three months and subject
to approval of ~he building plans and landscaping by the Citizens Industrial
Committee. The Commi~tee suggested that the purchaser be permitted to relocate
the drainage ditch crossing the tract to a new course around the south and westerly
border of the tract at the purchaser's expense. Mr. Homer stated that the Committee
was negotiating to sell a site to an aircraft instrument plant and would like to
offer them as au alternate site 330' x 330' south of the proposed site for the
Metal Products, Inc., which would necessitate moving the ditch further south.
Commissioner Roberts moved that the Commission author:i.ze the City Attorney to draw
a sales contract of the described land under the terms as specified by the
Industrial Committee and the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
By consent, the Engineering Department was authorized to proceed with the
design and estimates of cost in relocating the ditch in conjunction with the
purchase of the tract under discussion.
A letter was read from Mrs. Sue Carlson, President of the Clearwater Chapter
of the American Association of University Women which accompanied a report on a
survey of the needs of the City Library. The Mayor commented that the Commission
would need more time to study the report before making recomrnf:mdations. Mrs.
Bessie Crowell representing the University Women said the Committee would be glad
to answer any questions on the report or help in any way possible. Commissioner
Insco moved that the repor~ be accepted a~d that the Commission will study it and
come back at another time to discuss it with their Committee. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. P. C. Spengeman, President of ~he
Navajo Park Association, which stated that at the meeting of February 20th the
residents of Navajo Park were assured that there would never be a boat basin
developed in the proposed park on the Stevenson Creek fill, and that the Resolution
adopted March 5th dedicating the area as a park omitted any mention of such
restriction. The Navajo Park Association requested that the Commission include
such specific restriction in the park dedication. Commissioner Bohannon moved that
the letter be accepted and forwarded to the Planning Board to be kept with their
recommendation when it comes back to the Commission. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
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Cornrniss ioner Bohannon moved tha t t. he City Manager be instructed to set _.' a
work order to clean out Stev~nsons Creek east of ~he railroad from the Marshall
Street Plant to the present channel that is being cleaned now in order to have a
free flow of wa~er from the Marshall Street Plant. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Co~nissioner Strang offered to serve
on a Committee to work with ~he Mana~er and the ~ngineer to work out where this
clumnel is to be loc>Oited. The Mayor appoj,nted Commissionor Strane to serve on
such a Committee.
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Commissioner Bohannon commented t.hat the Marshall Street Disposal Plant has
always been overtaxed and is ~et~ing to be a serious problem. Commissioner '
Bohannon moved t.hat Briley, Wild and i\ssociates, Consultin~ Engineers, be authorized
to draw plans immediately for an enlargoment t.o the Marshall Street Disposal Plant.
Motiorl was seconded by Commis sione r Insco and carried unanimously.
A letter was read from Mr. JuliHn E. Stark, Chairman 0f a Crest Lake
Assoc iation Cornmi tt ee, recommer.di ng locatir.g the proposed new fi re stati on on the
southwes~ corner of Gulf-to-Bay boulevard and the dead-end street which extends
south\-Jard from Gulf to Bay to the sewage disposal rlant. Commissioner Strang poi.nted
out that the dead end street referred to was nnt, a r,latted street but an easement
and did not extend to Druid RORd. Commissioner Strang rr.marked that he would
be opposed to buying the property sugg'~st ed from t.he School board when the City
already owns pro~erty in that area and recommended locating the fire station at the
northwest corner of Lake Avenue and Gulf-to-Bay in Crest Lake Park. Commissioner
Bohannon corrlrnented it might be pas si ble to secure the lAnd free from the School
Board in return for having the st3tion Jocated close to the new high school and
elementary school. The Mayor suggested he would be willing to go with the Crest
Lake Association Committee t.o ask ~he School Board if they would give the property
to the City. Co~nissioner Insco commented that the Police Department space was
inadequate and it might be well to make ~he new fire station large enough to move
some of ~he present fire facilities there. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the
Commission accept this letter and follow i~ through with the School Board in
reference to the property suggested in ~he letter and also make a study of the
proper loc3tion of the fire 5 tation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco
and carried unanimously. The Mayor commented that the full Commission should
atudy the selection of the site. The City Manager was instructed to arrange for
a place for the matter on the agenda for the School Board some time after April 4th.
Mr. Wm. Wishtman, speaking as a Trustee of the YWCA reported that the YWCA
had raised $l.3,650.00 in its campaign for a new building to be located on Block Y,
Hibiscus Gardens, and in order to actually commence construction, they would need
$75,000.00 collected of the estimated $165,000.00 total cost. He requested the
contri.bution of $5,000.00 promised from the City in the COlTlmission minutes of
February 21, 1955. Corrmissioner Strang explai.ned that the item was set up in the
budget in the contingency fund and it was the Commission's intention to give the
donation when actual const.ruction was started. The Manager commented that a Public
Hearing on paving ~he streets surrounding ~he property was set for April 16th, and
if the project is approved, the City would donate an estimated $5,000.00 this
budget. year by assuming the YWCA's cost for paving and sewers. He explained that
the cash contribution of $5,000.00 would be set up as a budget item for the next
fiscal year starting July 1, 1956, if construction was not begun before that time.
A letter was read from Mr. Harold Briley, Gonsulting Engineer, of Briley,
Wild & Associates, offering to provide resident supervision in accordance with
their contract dated November 10, 1953, of the storm sewer portion of the $1,500,000.00
improvement program for not over ~4,500.00 if the project does not last over six
months; if the work on the project exteI~ds beyond six months, then an additional
agreement will be entered into covering the extended services. Commissioner
Strang moved that the letter of agreement be approved and that the proper officials
be authorized to execute it. Motion wa s seconded by C ommi ssi oner Insco and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mrs. Charles McDaniel, Garden Center
Chairman of the Clearwater Garden Club, proposing that the Garden Club be given
the newly created park at Stevenson Creek to develop as a Garden Center in place
of Seminole Park under the same agreement previously granted for the Seminole
Park plot. Mrs. McDaniel protested a boat basin in t.he park asserting it would
interfere with the development o~ the proposed gardens to which the Mayor replied
that granting of the request for ~he ~ardens would practically preclude use of the
area by boat owners. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the letter be received and
referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to the Commission. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Planning Board, introduced the members of
the Planning Board who were present, Mr. Wm. Harries, Mr. Robert Levison, Mr. R. B.
Nor~on and Mr. Lewis Homer. Mr. Harries displayed Plan MR-l and explained its
purpose was to designate a series of arterial and collector streets to be used as
a guide for planning future subdivisions, water main extensions, sewer line
extensions, drainage, etc. Commissioner Strang noted that the streets were planned
for some areas outside the City limits where the Commission's authority would not
extend. Mr. Kruse suggested chat these could be correlated through the proposed
Regional Planning Board which would include the County and neighboring cities.
Mr. Homer stated the plan was developed for Clearwater primarily and recommended
that ~he Commission make it mandatory for the City immediately by ordinance or
some proper method, and then take the ordinance, together with the plan, and try
to get the County to adopt as County roads those that lie outside the City limits.
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Commissioner S~rang moved that the recommendation by the Planning Board in the
Plan MR-l be approved in so .far as the Commission's authority goes and that it be
suggested that other affected con~unitie5 try to adopt ~his MR-l so far as it
applies to their' districts. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
una.nimously.
The City Manager reported that Mr. John Sever was planning to develop a
subdivision on property located at what would be ~he southeast corner of Druid
Road and Hercules Avenue and he would like information regarding the ex~ension
of Hercules south of Druid Road before drawing the plat for the subdivision.
Cow~issioner Strang recommended that representatives from the Planning Board and
the City Engineer meet with Mr. Sever to discuss ~he right of way requirements.
He explained that Lhere was some question as to how to make the proposed exten-
sion of Hercules south co-~erminous with the existing street on the north as it
was indicated the owner of the property on the west was not willine to dedicate
the required right of way. Commissioner Bohannon moved that this item be referred
to the same Committee (Commissioners Strang and Hoberts) which had checked on
Druid Acres Unit II and that they follow throu~h with the Planning Board, the
City Manager and the Engineering Department and come back with a recommendation.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
In regard to ~he development of Druid Acres Unit II, the City Manager reported
that development of the acreage involves a problem of continuing the drainage under
one of the proposed streets, Magnolia Drive. Commissioner Strang reported that the
Cit~ had requested a right of way dedicatio~ of 50 feet from the center line of
Druid Road, and since Mr. Sever has a dedicated ri~ht of way of only 33 feet in
his subdivisions to ~he east and west of this one, he would like to keep the
prop~rty lines even and add an additional 17 feet to the required twenty-five
foot setback as a plat restriction for Druid Acres Unit II. The ~ngineer explained
that the County, the City and Mr. Sever had agreed to join in paying for the
drainage of Druid ~oad in this area. He reported that the developer had asked
~hat the Ci~y furnish the necessary pipe to carry the water under Magnolia Drive
and estimated t.he cost of two 60" pipes at $2,4-00.00. Commissioner Strang
suggested that the City should have t.he full sixty foot right of way if the.
pipe is installed in Magnolia. Commissioner Strang said the Committee recommended
that the City accept the 33 foot right of way and that ic be zoned later with a
plat restriction of 42 foot setback from Druid Road for house building and that we
go ahead with our previous agreement that the City pay 1/3 of the cost of the
drainage pipe, tha~ Mr. Sever pay 1/3, and tha~ the County pay 1/3; and that the
Committee t9.k!! under advisement wfth the rest of the Commission the matter of
fu.rnishing and inst.alling drainage pipe under r~lagnolia. Commissioner Bohannon
moved ~hat. the Committee's report be accepted and passed. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
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Regarding the development and annexation of Sunset Highlands Subdivision,
a rnemo was read from the Planning Board recommending that. the proposed subdivision
conform reasonably with "MR-l", particularly in regard to the diagonal hi,ghway,
the required widths of dedication for Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue and a
min~mum half street dedication on the west side of the area. The City Attorney
pointed out that since the subdivision was not contiguous to the City limits,
it would be necessary to include more land in the annexation. The Manager said
it was contemplated to take in the area north of Sunset Point Road from Douglas
Avenue to Highland Avenue ~hich would make a referendunl necessary. It was suggested
that the City might acquire title to the Hi~hland Avenue right of way from Fairmont
Street north to Sunset Point Road and connect to Sunset Highlands in that manner.
Inclusion of other areas in the referendum was discussed. CommiSSioner Strang
Inoved the City Attorney be instructed to look in~o this and bring back a report.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimous~y.
By consent, Item 6-M, "Proposed 'I'raffic Ordinance" was deferred.
Commissioner Strang report.ed ~hat Commissioners Insco, Bohannon and he had
gone over the plans submitted by Wakeling and Levison, Architects, for the
remodeling of the Municipal Auditorium, and found nothing to be changed and
recolmnended that the architect proceed with specifications as outlined on the
plans, and put it out for bids as soon as possible. The Manager stated tha~ the
contract was the same one considered by t.he Commission previously and recommended
its approval. Commissioner Strang moved that the contract be approved and the
proper officials be' authorized to e~ecute it. Motion was seconded by
Commdssioner Insco and carried unanimously.
In reporting on proposed methods to control erosion on Gulf front property
from above the old hotel site south for several blocks, the Engineer explained
that some unauthorized groins had been buil~ on the north end of the beach which
were holding the sand that would normally rep~ace what was being washed away in
this area. He recommended first, that the properties should have a protecting
seawall; second, that some of the old groins should be removed; third, that a
series of small groins should be built at 150 foot to laO foot int.ervals to preserve
the beach ~hat is left. The City Attorney reported that under the City Charter
<~ the bUilding of seawalls or groins could not b~ assessed to the property owners
but can on1y be done by written agreement with the property owners putting a cash
deposit in escrow before the work is started. It was pointed out that a cost
estimate would be needed and 100% approval of the property owners would be
necessary. Mrs. W. E. Cro'Wn, Sr., and Mr. George Evans discussed the groins and
seawalls ~ith the Commission. Commissioner Roberts moved that the City Engineer
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be instructed to prepare plans and costs for the groins 8nd erosion work in the
area specified; that the work is to be p~id for by ~he property owners and bids
are not to be asked for until the money is in an escrow bank to pay for the work;
that the City Attorney work on a preliminary draft of an escrow agreement so the
property owners would know the conditions of the escrow. Motion was seconded by
Commis sioner oohannon and car'ried unanimously.
Mr. Harold Schacht,President of che Clearwater Beach Hesort Association,
inquired if Lhe Commission had taken any action on the AssociAtion's request to
use the City equipment to clean Lhe beach from Mandalay Park to the Municipal Pier.
The City Attorney explained Lhat he had checked on the matter and found that the
portion of the beach between the hi~h water mark and the water would be considered
public domain and the cleanin~ could be done if it was for public use, but could
not go on private property. By consent, the request was approved and the City
Iv1anager was inst.ructed to have the work done on a trial basis to see how it works
out. and report back t.o t.he Commission on it.
The Ciey Manager present.ed a work order for $750.00 for revamping the
Planning Board office to make room for the Building Department. Commissioner
Strang moved the work order be approved in the amount. of $750.00. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
A work order was present.ed for $200.00 by the Manager for the wiring in the
Negro YWCA building. Conunissioner Stran~ moved t.he work order in the amount of
$200.00 be approved for the wirin~ in the Negro n~CA. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Insco and c arri ed unanim~usly.
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regist.rati.on of certain criminals. Commissioner Strang moved ~hat Ordinance 701
be passed and adopted on its third and final reading as amended and the proper
officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco
and carried unanimously.
By consent, the reading of Ordinances 703, 704 and 705 was deferred.
The City Attorney presented the charter for the Upper Pinellas ~ounty Regional
Planning Commission and the accompanyin~ Resolution necessary for approval. He
explained ~hat the charter had been changed to include the following municipalities,
Belleair, Clearwater, Dunedi n, Largo and Safet)r harbor and the County repre senting
the unincorporated areas lying between Lhe municipalities. Commissioner Strang
questioned the part of the charter providing that an executive director could be
appointed by the Planning Commission, askin~ where the funds for payment would
come from. The City Attorney replied that the powers and duties set out for the
Commission were intended to be a draft of the minimum basic requirements that would
enable this Commission to be recognized by the State and Federal Government if,
in the fut.ure, they were authorized and empowered to participate in State and
Federal grants. The Mayor suggested makin~ ~hese powers permissive instead of
mandatory using the \'Jord "may" in place of "shall" especially relating to funds.
Commissioner Roberts moved on the recommendation of the Planning Board that the
Resolu~ion approving the charter of the Regional Planning Commission as amended be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City ~mnager read a report from the Zoning Board which recommended that
the Seventh Addition to Highland Pines be zoned R-l. It was pointed out that this
property was still in acreage referred to as ~ract D. Commissioner Strang moved
on the recommendation of the Zoning Board that Highland Pines Seventh Addition be
zoned R-l and be placed on the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanil11ously.
The City Attorney read the application of W. J. Lineberger to erect two signs
with a ~otal of 1,440 square feet at his gas station located at Court and Chesnut
Streets. the Zoning Board's recommendation was ~hat the request be denied as the
Sien Ordinance only permits 300 square feet. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the
Zoning Board recommendation be upheld (that one sign be permitted with 300 square
feet). Motion was seconded by Comnussioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
A request was read from Mr. T. A. McGee stating he was the owner of Lot 4,
Block 5, Pinecrest Subdivision, on which his business and residence were located.
He explained he intended to buy Lot 3, the adjoining lot, on which to build an
office and found that it was zoned R-2. He re~uested that the block be re-zoned
:for business usa.ge as there were alre~dy many businesses located in it. The
Zoning Board recommended that the request be put in the referendum file and
recommended for Business zoning. Afr.er discussion', the Co:nmission indic3.ted it
would be possible to set up a Public He:tring on usjn.~ Lots :3 and 4 for Business
if the request was amended but that the entire block could not be rezoned without
~ referendum. By consent, Mr. McGee was to be asked to amend his request as
suggested.
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owned by Curtis & Gross, ContrActors, at the northeast corner of Cleveland Street
and Mercury. The Zoning Board recommended approval of ~he sign for not more than
one year. The City Attorney poin~ed o\~ r.hat this would be a commercial advertising
sign in an R-l zone and would be contrary to the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner
Insco moved that the request be disapproved it being in contravention or the
Ordinance on the subject. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
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March 19, 1956
The City Attorney reported that as requested by the Commission previously the
Zoning Board had considered the plat of Sunrise Bluffs Subdivision again and
recommended that the area be zoned R-l with the further recommendation that pro-
visions be made for connecting General Pershing Drive to the present existing
rieht of way of Rogers Street to the e~st and that the jog shown on the end of
General Pershing Drive be eliminated. The City Manager explained that Mr. Baskin,
the developer, was not able to be p~esent at the meeting. By consent, the City
Manager was instructed to inform the developers that the Commis sion had :i.ndi cated
that the plat would be approved in accordance with the Zoning Board's recommendation
and would give final approval upon its being re-drawn.
A letter was read from Mr. James L. Jones asking that the zoning on Lot 12,
Block H, Hibiscus Gardens, be changed from R-2 to R-4 to permit the building of a
two story four unit apart-rnent house. The Zoning Board recommended that the request
be held for the referendum file. Con~issioner Strang moved that the Zoning Board's
reco~nendation be adopted and that the property owner be so notified. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a work order for $$16.05 to cover preparation of
another diamond for the Little Leagu~ including the clay, sod, dugouts, portable
fence, scoreboard, backstops and pipine for watering. Commissioner Bohannon moved
that the $g16.05 work order be approved for the Little League. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a plat of Hollingsworth Estates which had been
considered on June 6, 1955, and tentatively approved subject to the developer giving
a fifty fooe right of way to the center of Druid Road, Lhat the lots be in accordance
with the City's requirements, and that the Florida Avenue right o~ way be approved
~or fifty feet since it is a dead end street. The Manager reporeed that the plat
had been revised to give the fifty foot right of way on Druid. 1he City Engineer
recommended accepting the fifty foot ri~ht of way for Florida Avenue and for an
unnamed street in 'the plat. He pointed out that the dedicated right of way for
Keene Road was 66 feet as required by the County but the Planning Board's Plan
MR-l just adopted would require a 120 foot right of way. He said by agreement with
the property owners the County had promised to pave Keene Road to a thirty foot
widtn but the present County Engineer had informed him it was planned to pave a
24 foot width. It was t.he opinion of the Commission that either the County by its
agreement or the developer under the Ordinance 632 contract should be required to
install the 30 foot pavement. Since these changes have been made, Commissioner
Strang moved that the previous action of the Commission of June 6, 1955, be
ratified and t.hat everything come under Ordinance 632 with particular reference
to the thirty foot street width with curbs and that the bond be put up with the
City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner uohannon and carried unanimously.
A petition signed by eight property owners on Kenwood Avenue was presented
asking that the street be opened to Grove Street as it is now a dead end street.
The City Manager reported that the City has the right of way the length of one lot
to accomplish this but that the names of the O\'Jners of Lot s 11, and 12, A. J.
Moore's Subdivision, were not on the petition and they would be the only ones
liable for the assessment. By consent. ~he Manager was directed to write a letter
to the originator of ~he petition explai~ing that the people who would be affected
by the cost do not want the paving.
Commissioner Bohannon moved that employment of an architect for an addition
to 'the City Hall be referred to a Committee and that they interview the various
architects and make a recommendation back to the Commission. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. ~he Mayor appointed the entire
Commission ~o serve on this Committee.
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The City Attorney read a Resolution authorizing intervention by the City in
the Federal Power Commission hearing on the application of Houston 1exas Gas and
Oil Corporation to provide Florida with natural gas. Commissioner Bohannon moved
that the Resolution be passed and adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Roberts and carried unanimously.
In regard to ~he request of the City to locate the new water tank on part of
the property leased to the Yacht Club, the City Attorney stated that the Committee
had met with the Board of Governors of the Yacht Club and had since received a
communication from the Yacht Club stating that the Club desired to grant an ease-
ment to t.he City for a parcel of land 63 feet in diameter in the northeast corner
of the Yacht Club lease with the following provisions:
A. That the City pay the cost of removing structures now located there and
for the relocation on the same property.
B. The granting of a permit to extend the ~overed boat slips that extend
along the southerly line of the lease to the easterly line of the City's
property on the present dock aligrunent.
The City Attorney stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Harold Briley,
Consulting Engineer, saying that it was urgent that the site for the water tank
be established in the very near future. By consent, Commissioner Roberts,
Cor~issioner Strang, Commissioner Bohannon, the City Attorney and the City Engineer
were appointed as a Committee to discuss it with the Yacht Club representatives
again..
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Commissioner Insco reported that the Manager had sabmitted a list o~ streets
suggested fo~ resurfacing using funds earmarked from the tax money and suggested
that some action be taken. The City Manager stated he would set up an executive
session on the subject.
A proposal was submitted from the Guardian Burglar Proof Equipment Company
offering the sum of $800.00 for a used vault door located in the Chamber of
Commerce ~uilding. Commissioner Strang moved that the bid submitted to the
Chamber of Commerce by the Guardian Burglar Proof Equipment Company be accepted
under terms of their let~er of March 13, 1956, and that the proceeds be used for
maintenance of the building. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney reported it was not possible to get the necessary easements
to install the sani~ary sewer in Marymont Subdivision and it ~ould be necessary
to condemn them arid charge the cost to the project. The Mayor suggested that the
City should pay for the easements since the City had permitted the replatting of
some of ~he lots making new easements necessary but that the actual legal coe~,
filing fees, etc., should be put in the project cost. The Engineer reported it
might be possible to install the sewer in the streets instead of the easements
at a sli~t1y higher cost. By consent, the Engineer was instructed to ~ork on
the project further, together with the Legal Department's further investigation.
A letter was read from Mr. Paul Agnew regarding the request of the City for
an easement of ten feet on the south side of Lots 12, 13, 14, and 10 feeG of the
east 7.1 ~eet of Lot 15, Block B-6, Maryland Subdivision. He proposed that in
return for the easement he would like the City to lay pipe in the drainage ditch
running through his property, together with catch basins at the street intersec-
tions. Commissioner Strang moved that the matter be referred to the City
Engineer for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and
carried unanimously.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund, admitted James E. Varnum, Patrolman, Police Departmen~'
Carl Dennis Yarbrough, Laborer in the Paint Shop, Police Department; Ralph a.
Erwin, ~aboror, Public Service Department; Stanford N. Detert, Engineering Aid I,
Engineering Department; to membership in the Pension Plan on a motion by
Commissioner Strang which was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
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CITY COMlUSSION MEETING
Karch 19, 1.956
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts
March 15, 1956
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in Regula~ Session in the City Hall Auditorium
on Monday afternoon, March 19, 1956 for ~he purpose of discussing the items
li5ted on the attached agenda. Mee~ing time will be at 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 19, 1956
City Kall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
REGULAR
Invocation, The Rev. Paul M. Kinsport, Clear~ater.
Approvin~ the minutes of the Re~lar Mee~ing of March 5, 1956 and the
Special Jl1eeting of March 12, 1956.
Opening of bids ~or addition to Clearwater Marina Yacht Basin.
Continuation of a Public Hearing on the paving of Turner Street between
Greenwood Avenue and Missouri Avenue.
Public Hearings:
A. Cons~ruction o~ Sanitary Sewer and installation of necessary equipment
in existing lirt station at Hercules Avenue and Drew St. to serve
properties bounded by Hercu1.es on the east, Gilbert on the north,
Brandon on "he west and Drew on the souttl.
Request of p. D. Arnold for a ~hree foot setback from the north side
lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision.
Request of Charles H. Gibson for a fifteen foot setback from Bruce
Avenue and l'tarcissus Avenue for Lot 6, Block 64, Mandalay Subdiv.
Request of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. for a fifteen foot setback from
Keystone Drive and Laura Street for Lot 10 and part of Lot 11, Block E,
Keystone Manor.
Request of C. E. Kocn for ~erm~sion to construct an eighteen hole golf
course on the wi of the NE* o~ the SEi less the nor~herly 430 feet' more
or less of Section 15-29-15, which property is presently zoned R-l.
Request of J. Tweed McMullen for D. E. Rodger for Business usage
(Doctor's Offices) of property on the northwest corner of Jeffords
Street and Druid Road. This property is now Zoned R-4.
Corrumission's consideration of:
A. Letter from Industrial Committee.
B. Letter and report from University Women on Public Library.
C. Letter from Navajo Park Association with reference to development of
Stevenson Creek Park.
Letter and recommendations from Crest Lake Association with reference
to site for new ~ire s~ation.
Report wi~h reference to building of New YWCA.
Let~er from Briley, Wild and Associates with reference to resident
supervision on Storm Sewer Project.
Letl:.er from Garden Club Center ~ith reference to Club Area.
City Street Map as proposed by Planning Board.
Instruction with reference to extension of Hercules Avenue.
Druid Acres, Unit II. (Comnittee report, Strang and Roberts)
Report on Corps of Engineers Hearing with reference to Island Estates
Propert.y.
L. Recommendations from Planning Board on Rogers-Jackson Tract.
M. Proposed Traffic Ordinance.
N. Contract with Wakeling and Levison on repairs of Municipal Auditorium.
o. Engineer's report on Groins on Clearwater BeachG
P. Work Orders.
Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office:
A. Ordinance #701 providing f~r the registration of certain criminals
on final reading.
Ordinance #703 prohibi~ing impersonation of the opposite sex.
Ordinance #704 providing specifications for seawalls, groins, piers and
o~her structures.
D. Ordinance #705 regulating cons~ruction of driveways.
E. Report on liegional Planning Board.
Commission's cons1dera~ion of items from the Zoning Board:
A. Zoning of High1.and Pines, 7~h Addition.
B. Plans and request of W. J. Lineberger for Gas Station Billboard at
Chesnut and Court S~reets.
Request. of T. A. KcGe8 for change of Zoning.
Request. for permission to erect sign by Chesnut and Lee for Cur~i8 and
Gross Con~ractors.
Recommendations for plat and 20ning of Sunrise Bluffs Subdivision.
Request. of James L. Jones for change in Zoning in Hibiscus Gardens
Subdivision.
U~ility Improvements.
Lot Mowing App~ication8.
Any other it.em not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Conmission.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Fla.
Attention: Honorable Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
14 Mar 1956
Gentlemen:
Further reference is made to the pending application of Island Estates
Development, Inc., for the filling of certain submerged lands in Clearwater
Harbor, which application was the subject of a public hearing which I conducted
in Clearwater on 13 March 1956.
I find it necessary to ascertain the exact position of the City of Clearwater
with respect to this application. By resolution dated 19 September 1955 the City
Commission of the City of Clearwater approved the plan of development proposed by
Island Estates. This resolution is specific in its approval and refers to np1an
No. 15C" of the developers. The present plan being considered is known as
"Plan No. 15F" which is understood to be a plan involving a fill of ~esser extent
in Clearwater Harbor.
By letter dated 17 January 1956 you were furnished a copy of a public notice
issued by this office on the same date. This letter stated that it was the
understanding of this office that the City of Clearwater concurred in the proposed
work and requested that we be informed by 14 February 1956 if for any reason this
understanding was not correct. No reply was received to this letter.
On 21 February 1956 you were furnished a copy of an additional public notice
announcing that a hearing would be held in Clearwater on 13 March 1956. No
response was received from you until the morning of 12 March 1956 when I r9ceived
copies of a resolution passed by the City Commission on 5 March 1956. The wording
of this resolution is no~ specific in opposing the work but merely states tha~
certain objections have arisen from an esthetic standpoint.
Until receip~ of ~he letter mentioned resolution this office had every reason
to believe ~hat the proposed development met with the approval of the City of
Clearwater. The wording of the resolution is such that I cannot feel sure of
your presen~ position in the ma~ter and it is important that this position be
fully known before further action is taken in the case. Please understand that
no decision has been made as to what the final action will be. The Corps o~
Engineers has many times in the past denied applications for Department of the
Army permits which otherwise would have been approved when local authorities
declined to give their consent to the work and indicated that they would no~
permit the construction even if a Department of the Army permit were issued. The
present application bears the approval of the Pinellas County Water and Navigation
Control Authority but it is still urgent that I have a definite expression ~rom
you as to the pOSition of the City of Clearwater in the case.
I trust that you will be able to make prompt reply to this letter.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ E. E. Kirkpatrick
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
(Jacksonville 4, Florida)
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RESOLUTION OF THE CLEARWATER BOARD OF REALTORS:
WHEREAS, the CLEARWATER BOARD OF REALTORS at a special meeting held December 21st,
1955 for the purpose of discussing the proposed development of Island Estates in
the north bay of Clearwater Harbor, did resolve that modified Plan 15F of Is~and
Estates does offer such extensive advantages that the community can not afford to
be denied the beneti t.s of this development; and
WHEREAS, the Island Estates development has been the subject of adverse public
criticism without a sufficient presentation of the community benefits and advantages
to be derived by all of the citizens from this development;
NOW tHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clearwater Board of Realtors does hereby
endorse the proposed development of Island Estates as shown on Plan l5F and approved
by the Planning Board of the City of Clearwater and does urge the citizens of this
area to consider this project in t.he light of the six premises following:
1.
THE AREA INVOLVED. The total area of the bay from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach Island and from ~he Causeway north only to the north end of Island
Estates includes l'taOO acres.. The .filled land of Island Estates will comprise
a total of 271 acres .and will amount to only 15% of the bay involved, the
balance remains in water area.
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EFFECT ON VIEW. The modified Plan 15F for Island Estates provides an open,
interesting and in some ways improved view of the north bay for the following
reasons:
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CITY CO~SSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
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The modified plan has been set back 3,000 feec from the mainland which
provides over a half mile of view north without restriction at the east
end of che Causeway.
The islands of Island Estates are to be built in a north to south
direction with 280 foot wide waterways dividing them. These waterways
will ext~nd back an avera~e of almost a half mile from the outside of
the present Causeway with an attractive - interesting view of the water-
ways, the homes along the shores, the gardens and the boats docked by
the homes. The total width of waterways in the plan facing the Causeway
amounts to 940 feet and in some ways this will be an improved and more
diversified view than now exists.
The unobstructed view from Island Estates west to Clearwater Beach
Island will be 1,600 feet.
This produces a total water view from the Causeway on the north side of
5,500 feet.
The driving distance of water view lost by the completion of Island
Estates will amount to only 32% of the total distance and already the
mangrove areas obstruct 14% of this view; therefore the net driving
water view lost will amount to only an additional 18% of the total view
involved when crossing the Causeway.
THE ECONOMIC VALUE. The economic values involved in the development or
Island Estates are so great that every citizen should be aware of them and
realize how much ~his means to his personal economic standing.
LAND VALUES: - 687 Waterfront lots at $8,000.00 average value
126 Inside lots at $4,000.00 average value.
70 Apartment sites at $8,000.00 average value.
15 acre Business district worth $250,000.00
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TOTAL VALUE OF LAND. . . . . . . $6,810,000.00
IMPROVEMENT VALUES:
687 Waterfront Homes averaging $25,000.00 each
126 Inside Homes averaging $15,000.00 each
70 Apartment houses averaging $40,000.00 each
Business District buildings - $1,500,000.00 total
TOTAL VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS. $23,365,000.00
FURNISHINGS VALUES
687 Waterfront homes averaging 17,000.00 each
126 Inside homes averaging 4,000.00 each
70 Apartment houses averaging 8,000.00 each
TOTAL VALUE OF FURNISHINGS. . . $5,873,000.00
ECONOMIC VALUE OF ISLAND ESTATES TO COMMUNITY... $36,048,000.00
4. EFFECT ON RETAIL TRADE. The ability of a development of this type to
a~tract to a community families or rinancial means strong enough to meet
the restrictions of the calibre of Island Estates has been demonstrated
by the success of other filled subdivisions in the County and throughout
the State. An analysis of the increased revenue to the merchants and business
community should be stressed with a view to the community value of increased
retail trade.
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Developing the waterfront lots will produce 687 families ror the
community who will have a minimum annual income ot $10,000.00; plus 126
families with a minimum annual income of $6,000.00 to develop the inside
lots; plus 280 families with a minimum annual income of $5,000.00 to
occupy the apartments in Island Estates. This eroduces a total increase
annual income to the citizens of Clearwater of 19,026,000.00.
If 60% or this income is spent locally it will place in the trade
chanr~ls of Clearwater an additional 15,416,000.00 per year. It is
estimated that every dollar brought into local trade in a community
will do at least Five Dollars worth of retail trade before the dollar
finally leaves town. Therefore, the development of Island Estates
should increase the retail trade in Clearwater by $27,083,000.00 and
increase the average merchant's business by 75% over the 1954
Clearwater retail sales figure of $36,377,000.00.
EFFECT ON TAXES. Island Estates offers the greatest opportunity any Florida
city haa had in recent years to absorb the rising cost of Government into a
sound tax basis, as follows;
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Total cost of land and buildings . . 0 . . . . .
8S3 Homestead Exemptions--$5,000.OO each. . . _
TAXABLE GROSS VALUE OF REAL ESTATE
TAXABLE NET VALUE at 7~ ASSESMENT. . .
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March 19, 1956
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ATTITUDE OF DEVELOPERS. This 1s one of the most encouraging aspec~8 of
Island Estates. Throughout che negotiations with the City and County the
developers have demonstrated a constant desire to work and plan in the best
public interest. They propose to make all of the street, sewer, seawall and
other public improvement.s without cost to the City. '.L'hey have agreed to fill
a City Park of at least 16 acres at a cost to them of $35,000.00; they have
agreed to install a right-of-way of 120 foot width from the Causeway to the
north end of their property at a cost to them o~ another $60,000.00 above
normal street cos~s; they have cut back their fill 1,600 feet from the east
side of their property which could have produced lots worth over a Million
Dollars to them. they have agreed to work out the trafric problem to the
satisfaction of the Planning Board to provide a safe and attractive junction
with the Causeway. In short, they have earnestly sought to merit the support
of the people of Clearwater by providing the outstanding development of the
Florida West Coast.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clearwater Board of Realtors does adopt
chis Resolution and urge the citizens of Clearwater to consider Islands Estates
as a project worthy of whole-hearted acceptance; an opportunity not to be thrown
a~ay because there is no other similar location in the City which could possible
attract the high type of development of Island Estates.
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Post Card
March 111' 1956
Arlington, (6) Va.
Mr. R. G. Whitehead
City of Clearwater, Fla.
Thoroughly agree on your City's plan on sewerage of our area, 1920 Harding St.
Was visiting in December. Plan on moving down in a year or so. Our City is
progressing & with high prestidge north. I am a U.S. Navy, Retired, person and
anticipate being a citizen.of Clearwater, Fla. .
/s/ John C. & Helen Torian
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Mr. R. H. Whitehrad - City Clerk
Clearwater, la.
Dear Sir:
March 15, 1956
In answer to your no~ice about placing sanitary sewer system in Marymont
subdivision - I hereby place my objections to same.
The cost of this project is too uncertain (I have made e~ery possible inquiry)
and I feal it is unfair for the City to take action at this time, until all
residents are fully informed.
Having been a resident at 1905 McKinley St., Marymont, for twenty-three years,
and have had absolutely no trouble ~ith my septic tank, and know of no unsanitary
conditions caused ~rom septic tanks in this location - therefore feel I IDn well
qualified to register objections.
(Mrs. Fred C. Rogers
1905 McKinley St.
Clearwater, Fla.)
Yours truly,
/s/ Jane G. Rogers
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Mr. R. G. Whitehead, City ~lerk
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
March 15, 1956
In answer to your notice about placing sanitary sewer system in Marymont
subdivision, I wish to place my objection to s ama.
My wife Adelia G. and I own five lots in Marymont, Our home is loca~ed on
lot 18, Block 20. We have lived here (20) twenty years and have had no trouble
whatsoever with our septic tank. To my knowledge, I know of no unsanitary condi-
tions caused by septic tanks in our sect ion.
I also feel that the City should give a more de~inite price of the cost of
this proposed plan before it takes any action.
Yours truly,
/s/ L. A. Reinhard
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March 19, 1956
PETITION
TO '!'HE CI'l'Y COMMI SSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CLEAR\'/A'l'ER:
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WHEREAS, we, in t.he old Marymont section o~ the City of Clearwater, where there
is a proposed sewerage plan, which is to be disposed of the 19th of March, and
WHEREAS, we, che property owners, are perfectly satisfied with the present septic
tank conditions, and
WHEREAS, as taxpayers and property owners, we do hereby protest this proposal
due t.o Che excessive costs,
'r HERE FORE , do request that tl.s said proposal and plan for sewerage disposal be
nullified at t.his t.ime in t.he old Maryrnont sect ion.
Signed by thirt.y persona.
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To:
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Mr. F. C. Middle~on, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Request. of Thomas A. Golden Jr.
3/9/56
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that the request o~ Thomas A. Golden Jr.
for a set.back of 15' inst.ead of t.he 25' on Lot 10 and Part of Lot. 11, BlOCk E,
Keystone Manor, located at the corner of Keystone Drive and Laura Street be
approved under the Hardship provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Attached hereto is original letter of request and survey o~ lots.
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3-8-56
Mr. Oliver K. Anderson, Secty.
% Clearwater Zoning Board
City Hall,
Clearwa'ter, F1a.
Re: Thomas A. Golden Jr.
Lot #10 and part of #11
Block E.
Keystone Manor Sub.
Clearwater, Fla.
Mr. Golden is anxious to erect a 3 Bed Room, 2 Bath, 2 car garage structure on
the above lot. It will be CBS contruction, with Concrete Tile roo~.
This subdivision was platted in 1925 with circular street.s, and corner lots pie
shaped. Curbs were put in, in 1925 squared. Due to this condition, Mr. Golden
requests the Zoning Board to approve a front set back of 15 feet, instead of the
usual 25, as his s~ructure will not. fit on the lot with the established set back,
and if the 25 foot set. back if forced, his home would be locat.ed deep in the lot.
On the basis of ~he 15 foot set-back, the home ~ill be in line with other struc~ures
located in this vicinity, and will not detract from the neighborhood. If this was
approved, ~here will be 99.4 feet from the front wall to the curb at the center o~
the lot, plus 60 feet on the west side from the street to the west side property
line, and 40 feec on che south side, ~o the proper~y 1ine.
Respective engineering attached.
Yours truly,
/5/ J. M. Skelding
Jack Skeldking
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To:
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Mr. F. C. Middlet.on, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning board
Reques~ of D. E. Rodger & Elma F. Rodger
3/9/56
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation chat the applica~ion of Mr. D. E. Rodger
for the construccion of a doctor's office, in accordance with the plans as submitted
to the Board be allo~ed as a non-conforming use on this prop erty, provided the
archway shown on the plans to the north of the proposed building be deleted, for
the reason that t.he building as set forth in the plans will not be a detriment to
the area, and the propert.y o~ners most vitally e~fected have indicated that they
have no objec&ion to this construction.
Attached heret.o is original letter with letters from various property owners.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Clearwater, Florida
February 27, 1956
Clearwater Zonin~ Board
Pinellas County Courthouse
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Mrs. Rodger and I have recently purchased from Mr. L. H. Reid a ,tract of land
located west of Druid hoad and north of Jeffords Street here in Clearwater. This
property has 90.69 foot frontage on Druid Road, and is 225 feet in depth. It is
immediately adjacent on the south to the home owned by Mr. Carroll Reece.
At the present time this property is zoned R-It which, as I understand it, would
permit the erection of a single dwelling, multiple units, apartment building,
motor court or Doctor's Clinic.
We would like permission to erect a Doctor's office for our son-in-law, Dr. D. M.
Weible, and one o~her doctor. We are submitting herewith detailed plans and
specifications, including a drawing of the building.
You will note from t~e plot plan that ample space is being reserved for off-street
parking, and it is believed that the building will be in keeping with the general
neighborhood.
We have shown Lhese plans, and the drawing, to the owners of adjacent property,
and we are attaching hereto written consent signed by Carroll Reece, Commander
Smith, Mr. Reed, Al Regero, and Mr. Jacobson, on behalf of Morton Plant Hospital.
It is respectfully requested that permission be granted us to erect the proposed
doctor's office.
DER/ab
Yours respectfully,
/s/ D. E. Rodger
/s/ Mrs. D. E. Hodger
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ADDENDUM TO
Agenda - City Corrmission Meeting of March 19, 1956
Re-convening March 26, 1956 at 1:30 P.M.
1. Approval of work order for Little League.
2. Hollingsworth Estates Plat.
3. Petition with reference to opening Kenwood Avenue.
4. ~mployment of Architect for Addition to City Hall.
5. Resolution authorizing Intervention for Federal Power Commission Hearing on
Natural Gas.
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Feb. 24, 1956
City Zoning Board
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sirs:
As I am the owner of the lot 4 blk. 5, Pinecrest Sub. located at $04
Ave., I am requesting that you re-zone this block as a bus.iness district.
I bought this lot and built my shop and office this was business property
without my knowledge, has been designated as residential property.
I have bargained for and made a down payment on the lot,beside me at 806
Penna. Ave., and have agreed to pay seven thousand dollars ($7000.00) for it,
thinking I could build an office on ~he front of it. This property is not worth
this price to me as residential property and I do not wish to lose the down payment
of $750.00. I also need to expand very badly as my business is outgrowing my lot.
Penna.
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and since,
Please give this request your very kindest consideration as I need this lot
very bably for business purposes and I do not believe there will be any objection
as John Moore operates his business from his garage at 915 Nicholson St. and
Mills Nursery is at 900 Penna. ave. And all the property accross the street is
business district now, as you may see by the enclosed map.
Very truly yours,
/s/ 'l'. A. McGee
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CI1Y COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Gity Manager
From: Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of T. A. McGee (McGee Elec~ric)
It is recommended by the Zoning Board that this request be put in the Rererendum
File, and also that it be recommended ~or BUSINESS.
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March 6, 1956
Cl~arwater Zoning Board
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
We wish to construct an 18 hole Golf Course of the Par 3 type and, a Golf Driving
Range, on the property outlined in the attached map, designated Tract #1, Tract 12
and Tract #3, compr~sing approximately 37~ acres.
1he Golf Course will be placed on Tract #1 and Tract #2, on a land area of about
27~ acres.
Tract #1 is already zoned BUSINESS.
1ract #2 is presently zoned R-l. Under the Hardship clause of the Zoning Act we
~ish to request use of this land for the Golf Course. We believe that use ror a
Golr Course is actually more restrictive than R-I usage and will not be offensive
to any o~her R-l areas which mi~ht adjoin this property.
Tract #3 already zoned BUSINESS will be used for the Driving Range.
This proposed Golf Course will be operated Qli1! in daylig~t hours....there ~ll be
NO LIGHTS for night play.
The clubhouse and parking area will be located on Court Street near Stevenson
Creek, on ~ract #1 already zoned BUSINESS.
This proposed Golf Course will be beautifully landscaped which ~ill unquestionably
make it a "garden spot" in the City of' Clearwater, ~orthy of everyones admiration.
The proposed Golf Course will be similar to the tWIN BROOKS Golf Course located
at 3800 Lakeview Avenue (22nd Ave. So.) St. Petersburg. Anyone concerned about
the appearance etc. of the pro~osed Golf Course can be enlightened on the subject
by a visit to TWIN BROOKS Golf Course.
Respectru1ly
/5/ Carl E. KOCh
(600 Court S~reet)
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3/9/5'5
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, See'y. Zoning Board
Request of Florida Acres, Inc. (GOLF COURSE)
It is recommended by the Zoning Board that we approve the request of Florida
Acres, Inc. for 'j.'ract #2 to be used for a Golf Course.
A~tached hereto is original letter with zoning map.
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Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor and
City Commissioners, City of Clearwater,
Clearwater, Florida.
Re: Industrial Development
March 13, 1956
Dear Sir s :
At ~he March eighth meeting of your Industrial Committee, a motion was adopted to
present to the commission the need ~or two basic requirements for the succe8s~ul
continuation of the project.
The first requirement is for land. At present the committee finds itself handi-
capped,in competing for industry by the lack of land of industrial nature at a
reasonable price. We are competing with o~her cities in ~he county and state which
are orfering or acquiring sizable industrial districts while we must deal ~ith
private owners in competition with subdivision prices.
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March 19, 1956
(Cont.inued)
We need as quickly as possible an industrial park with improved streets, water,
drainage and other ut.ilities. It should be as much over a hundred acres in size
as is ob~ainable at a reasonable cost. We expec~ to sell it for a price that will
return the cit.y's investment. It need not be eI1~irely im.proved at the beginning
but must be sufficiently dev~loped that plants can be offered improved sites as
they come to town.
The second need is for an industrial Director with a strong background of
industrial experience at the management level, plus promotion experience and
enthusiasm. At present we are competing as part time amateurs in a hi~hly pro-
fessional full time business. We feel that the conmittee should be provided with
an annual budget of $12,000.00 a year to hire a proper director, provide him with
a secretary and traveling expenses.
'l'he conunit,tee makes t,he se recornmendat ion 5 to the commis sion as comparable with the
efforts of ~he coumunities with whom we: are comFeting.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Lewis H. Homer
Chairman
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cc: To~ny Strong
cc: J. N. Bohannon
cc: Cleveland Insco
cc: Sam Roberts
cc: Francis Middleton
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Honorable Herbert M. Brown, Mayor
Clear\'lat.er
March 6, 1956
Honorable Sir:
Since being appointed on January 19th, this Committee has made a rather
ex~ensive survey of Clearwater to ascertain what acceptable sites might be available
for a new fire station in ~he section east of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard
railroad tracks.
As a result of this inves~igation, the Committee respectrully recommends that
the Cit.y Commission give earnest. conSideration to ~he following location:
The southwest corner of Gulf-to-Bay ~oulevard and the dead-end street which
extends souvhward from Gulf-to-Bay to the sewage disposal plant.
This location appears to have several important advantages:
The rapid growth of the city t.oward the east, the northeast, and the
southeast surely indicates the advisability of locating the station well
out on the east side. 1he center of population is rapidly moving in
that direction.
This site, which is part of the land owned by the Board of Public
Instruction, could perhaps be acquired by the City ~ithout additional
burden to the taxpayers.
This general area is already dedicated to civic services -- the High
School, the Stadium, and the se~age disposal plant. A fire station
would not be inappropriate.
The area is non-residential. Except ~or the School aand, the nearby
frontages on Gulf-to-Bay are 7.oned for business.
Quick access to the High School and the Skycrest Elementary School in
case of fire in these schools is an extremely important consideration.
Quick access to the future industrial center is important.
Opinion among fire-protection authorities seems to favor a corner
location on a main thoroughf'are, so that equipment may leave in four
directions. the site recommended would provide exit in three directions,
and ready exit southward could be attained by extending the dead-end
road through to Druid Road, a distance of' some 500 feet.
Considering the rapid ~rowth of the city, it would seem that any location
farvher west would not be as advantageous as the site recommended.
In fact, a site still far~her east - perhaps as f'ar east as Belcher Road
might be even better. Ho~ever, such sites on Gulf-to-Bay are invariably
privately-owned and very eKpensive.
We offer ~he aforementioned recommendation in a sincere spirit of co-operation,
and in an endeavor to remove a "road-block" that has heretofore delayed the fire
st.ation. We hope vhat t:.he City COlrunis sion wi 11 give it earnest and favorable
consideration.
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CREST LAKE PARK COI~ITTEE
/s/ Julian E. Stark
Chairman
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: Oliver H. Anderson) Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Highland Pines 7~h Addition
It is ~he Zoning Board's recommendation that the zoning on the Highland Pines
Seventh Addn. be R-l.
Aetached hereto is the plat.
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From:
Subject.:
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Oliv~r H. Anderson, Secly. Zoning Board
Request. of W. J. Lineberger (Gas Stat.ion)
3/9/56
I~ is the ZoninB ~oard's recommendation ~hat we disaFprove the request of W. J.
Lineberger for 1440 square foot of signs as the Sign Ordinance only permits 300
square feet, and also ~he south side creates a ~raffic hazard on Chesnut Street.
Attached hereto is application with plan.
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From:
Subject, :
3/9/56
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y Zoning Board
Sign for Chestnut & Lee (Curtis & Gross Contractors)
I~ is the Zoning Board's reco~~endation that the application for a sign made by
Chesnut and Lee be granted for a period not t.o exceed one year from the approval
thereof.
Attached here~o is application and sketch.
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To:
From:
Subject:
Mr. F. ~. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson) Sec'y. Zoning ~oard
Request of James L. Jones (Zoning Change)
3/9/56
It is recommended that this request be held out for the referendum file, and it is
suggested Lhat the Zoning board meet with the Flanning Board to re-zone Hibiscus
Gardens Subdivision.
Attached hereto is letter of request.
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Office of Building Inspector
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
2 February 1956
Gent.lemen:
AT'l': Mr. Ander son
RE: Change in Zoning
It is requested that ~he zoning on the fo~lowing described piece of property
be changed from the present R-2, to R-4:
Lot 12, Block H, Hibiscus Gardens, Plat Book 14, Page 55 to 59.
This change in zoning is request.ed in order chat a t.wo story, 4 unit apartmen~
house, ~ith provision for of~ street parking, may be built.
Yours very truly,
/s/ James L. Jones
2509 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
JLJ(eth
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Ci~y Manager
Planning Board
Rogers-Jackson Tract
March 12, 1956
Pursuant to the instructions contained in the minu~es of the special meeting
of the City Corrmission held February 27, 1956, members of the highway and traffic
committee of the Planning Board met with Commissioners Bohannon and Roberts or the
City Commission March 3, 1956, to discuss the proposed development and annexat.ion
of the Rogers-Jackson Trace and the following is a resume of the decisions reached
at this conference.
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March 19, 1956
(Continued)
A replat of the area prepared by Mr. Harries was submitted to the two
Commissioners for their opinions, to show how this proposed subdivision could
conform reasonably wi th "M R 1". It was the consensus of the conference that the
developers be requested to conform to "M R 1", particularly ih regard to the
diagonal highway, the ~equired widths of dedication for Sunset Point Road and
Highland Avenue, and the requirement for a minimum half street dedication on tho
west side of the area, the later being necessary due to the half street dedication
in a subdivision on the west side of this property.
At a meeting of the Planning ooard held March 1, 1956 the !:Soard had approved
annexation of ~he tract subject to compli8nce with the requirements of the Planning
Board's high\l/ay plan "M R 1" and Ordi nance 632.
the matter of subdividers making provision far only half street dedications
in unsubdivided areas was discussed with the Commissioners and it was the consensus
of the conference that such action by subdividers is contrary to Ordinance 632
unless legal agreemonts have been reached with abutting land owners for such
dedications.
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Hon. Herbert M. Brown
City Comm.
Gentlemen:
Your City Attorney has requested an easement of ten (10) feet on lots 12, 13,
14 and 10 ft. of the east 7.7 feet of lot 15, south side of said lots.
In lieu of the easement I would like to request consideration by you of laying
a pipe of the proper size in ditch running through my property, together with
catch basins at street in~ersections.
The pipes to be run along lot lines tn be surveyed by your engineers.
I respectfully request that said ditch be covered and maintained by the City.
I will grant 10 ft. easement for this purpose.
I would like to call to your a~tention that Druid Road is paved on the north
side of center of right of way. This e~sement will deprive me of the south 10
.feet of 'the corner lot (12) which is zoned for busi ness, making it 40 ft. It will
also make 'the o~her lots, 13, 14 and 15, 92 ft. instead o.f 102 ft.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Paul R. Agnew
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Upper Pinellas County Regional Planning Commission has been
established for the purpose of correlation of physical improvements of common
interests to the upper Pinellas County communi'ty, and
WHEREAS, this is a vital and necessary matter and important to the citizens
and City o.f Clearwater, ~lorida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESO~VED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
in session duly and regularly assembled as .follows:
That the City Commission of 'the City of ,Clearwater hereby confirms and ratifies
the Charter of the Upper Pinellas County Regional Planning Commission, and the City
Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Office of
the Upper Pinellas County Hegional Planning Cormnission in Clearwater, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March, A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ R. G. Whitehe~d
City Auditor and vlerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City o.f Clearwater passed a Resolution
on September 19, 1955, regarding Plan No. l5C o.f Island Estates for the filling o.f
certain submerged lands in Clearwater Harbor; and
\tHEREAS, another Resolution regarding the same subject was passed by the City
Commission of ~he City of Clearwater on March 5, 1956; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, by letter dated March 14, 1956, the District Engineer of
the Corps of Engineers, U. ~. Army, has requested clari.fication of the position
of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater;
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March 19, 1956
(Continued)
NOW, '.1'HEREFORE, BE 1'1' HES0LVED by the City ~ommission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1. That the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, disapproves
Plan No. l5F of Island Estates in its present form because of the effect of the
three easterly islands ~hereo~ on fishing, boating, and the natural beauty of
Clearwater Harbor.
2. That this Resolution supersedes all prior Resolutions of the City
Commission of the City of Clearvll~.ter regarding the plans of Island Estates.
PASSED AND AOOP'l'ED this 19t.h day of March, A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
MA~OR-COMMISSIONER
A'l"l'EST:
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation has filed an application before
the Federal Power Commission in Docket No. G-9262 for a certificate of public
convenience and nec~ssity auchorizing the construction and operation of a natural
gas cransmission pipeline system for the transportation of natural gas and the sale
and delivery ~hereof in the State of Florida, and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, is located on the route of the
proposed pipeline of Houston TexHs Gas and Oil Corporation and is proposed to be
served from its facilities, and
WHEREAS, the City ~as retqincd the engineering firm of Reynolds, Smith and
Hills of Jacksonville, lorida, to make an engineering and economi.c feasibility
survey of a pro~osed local g~s distribution system to be used for the receipt,
distribution and sale of natural ~as by the Ci~y to customers in the City and its
environs, and
WHEREAS, said engineering and economic feasibility report has been completed
and subnitted to the City Gornmis~,;ion of the Ci-cy, and said report indicates that
the distri bution fsci lit:.ies ne ceDsary to make r.atural ,;<1S avai lable to the consuming
public in the City :ll1d its environs can be constructl':vl, operated and maintained by
the City in a manner which is economic~lly feasible and such project c~n be
financed, and
'/~HEREAS, the City of Clean'1ater is desirous of ~J.v~ng its full support to the
proposed project of Houston 'l'exas Gas and Oi 1 Corporation to the end that natural
gas may be introduced and made av~ilC)hle as soon as possible to the consu~ing
public in the arca to be served by the aforesaid local distribution ~acilities.
NOW, '.L'HEREFORE, EE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in sessiou duly and re~larly assembled as follows:
1. That the said engineerir_~ :.lnd economic ~easibi Ii t.y reFort of Reynolds,
Smith and Hills be aFproved ~nd its use in proceedings before the Federal Power
Commission be authorized.
2. That. the appropriate officials of the City of Clearwater be and they are
hereby authorized to execute ~or and on beh81~ of the City, a Resale Service
Agreement vlith Houston Texas G8.S and Oil Gorporation for the purchase of the
requisite volumes or natural gas for resale by ~he City in the aforernentjoned local
distribution system.
3. That the City of Gle8rwater by and through its City Attorney and such
ovher counsel as may be employed for such purFose with ~he consent and approval
of the City Oommission, im~ediately prepare and file with the Federal Power
Commission, on behalf of the City of Clearwater, a petition for Leave to Intervene
in Docket No. G-9262, In the Matter of Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation,
and any other proceedin~ nO\-1 or hereafter to be consolidated there"li th.
4. ~hat said City Attorney, oLher counsel, and oLher official representatives
of the City of Clearwater, be gnd they are hereby authorized, for and on behalf
of che City of Clearwater, t.o participate fully in ~he aforesaid proceeding in
Docket No. G-9262 in su~port o~ the application of Houston Texas Gas and Oil
Corporation and in ~he inLerest of achieving the issuance by the Federal Power
Commission of requisite certificates of public convenience and necessity to
authorize construction and operation of the facilities necessary to render natural
gas service to the City for resale to ultimate consumers in the City and its environs.
PASSED A~D ADOPTED this 26th day of March, A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
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/s/ R. G. Whitehead
CITY AUDI'fOR At~D CLERK
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CITY COM~ISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Honorable Ci~y ~ommiosioners
Clearwa~er, ~lorida
Gentlemen:
As 'J.'rust.ees of r.he City of Clearwater b;rnployees' Pension r'und, you are hereby
not.ified t.hat James E. Varnum, a Patrolman in the Police Department, has been duly
examined by a local physician and desi~n:1ted by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with ~he City on Sept. 1, 1955. He is
under 45 years of age (born Sept. 2, 192~) and meet.s ~he reouirements o~ our
Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by t;he Advisory vornmittee that he be
accepted in~o membership.
Mar. 9, 1956
Very truly :lours I
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund.
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
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Honorable City Comrnissio~ers
Clearwater, Florida
Gent lemen :
Mar. 14, 1956
As 'l'rustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund,
no~ified ~hat., Carl Dennis YarbroUsh, a laborer in the Paintkhop in
Dept. has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by
"First Class" risk.
you are hereby
the Police
him as a
The above employee began his service with ~he City on Sept. 12, 1955. He is
under 45 years of age (born Jan. 13, 1935) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil
Service. It is hereby reco~~ended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees'
/5/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/5/ Helen Peters
/5/ Dick Nel son
Pension ,Fund
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Honorable City Gommissioners
Clearwa~er, rlorida
Gentlemen:
Mar. 9, 1956
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified chat Ralph H. Erwin, a laborer in the Public Service Department, has been
duly examined by a local physician and desi~nated by him as a "First Class" risk.
The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 16, 1955. He is
under 45 years o~ age (born Jan. 16, 1926) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil
Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted
int.o membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory lJornrnittee of The .b;mployees' Pension F'und.
/5/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick l~elson
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Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, ~lorida
Gentlemen:
As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified (.hat Stan ford N. Detert, Engineering Aid I, in t. he Engineering Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First
Class risk.
The above employee began his service with ~he City on Sept. 6, 1955. He is
under 45 years o~ age (born Mar. 30, 1927) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil
Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
March 14, 1956
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/5/ Paul Kane, Chairman
/5/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick ~elson ~ ~
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All OIWDlAIICE PROVIDING FOR 'rHE REGISTRAtION or CEF.tAIR
EX-cOHVICTS; ENUMERATING CRIMES TO WHICH REGISTRATIOI
IS APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR THE llliPORT AND S1'A'!'EMENTS
TO 'iHE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 'HIE OI';:Y OF CLEAR'y'jA'tER,
FLORIDA, OF PERSONS RE~UIRED TO REGISTER; PROVIDING FOR
~HE PHOTOJRAPHING AND FINGERPRINtING OF SUCH PERSONS;
PROVIDING FOR '.l.'HE CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO BE ItEPORTED.
DECLARING II UNLA~FUL TO GIVE FALSE ADDRESS OR MISLEADIIG
lWFOlUiAl'lOHj DECLARING l't Ut1LA\vFUL TO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH
THE f'hOVISI014S OF 'l'HIS ORDINANCE- EXElwlPTlliO P .\!WONED PER-
SONS FROM l'HE EFFECT OF 'i'HIS OlilliNANCE; DECLARIllG 'I'tlE NECES-
SI'l'1 OF ~AID ORDINANCE TO PRESERVE i'HE PEACE, \~ELFARE, AID
SAFET1; PROVIUIWQ FOR TH~ REPEAL OF ORD!HAHCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINAICES IN CONFLICt Hbl~ITH TO tHE EXTENT OF lHEIR
CONFLICT- PROVIDING FOR THE SEPARABILI~~ OF tHE PRQVISIOIS
ilEaEOF; PROVIDING Pl~NAL'l'IES FOR VIOLAT ION liEaEOF; '\ND PROVIDING
FOR 'fHE EFFECTIVE Dt.l'E OF THIS OHDINANCE.
BE 1'1 Okc.oAINi!.O BY .1'tiE CITl Ca-.t'~I5 SION OF 'raE CITY OF CLEAR;" A'lEn, FLORIDA:
SQct10ll 1. CRIMES 'fO ;.,'HICH APPLICABLE. 'this ordinance shall apply to every
person who hoe been convic~ed in any Federal Court or the Court ot any 8tate
w1~hin ,.n (10) yoara prior to his arrival 1n the City at Clearwater, Florida,
o~ any of t1ha following criOlea: Grand larceny J burglary, count.erfeiting, obtaining
money by false pretense or by talse personation, robbery, arson, murder, kidnaping,
taking or eD~icing any person tor ~he purpose ot obtalnin~ ransom, ex~rtlon,
forgery, violation or any law prohibiting ~he carrying of deadly weapons, viola-
,ion o~ any provision ot any Na~lonal or Sta~e law relating ~o the posse8sion,
t,ransPQr~at1on or sale of any narcotic, felonious or aggrava~ed asaaul~, crt..
aga1ns~ nat.ure, ma ybeDl , violation ot any provision of any Rational or Sta~e law
prob1bi~ing t.he t..ransport-ation of any female trom state to st.a~e or otberwise tor
i~uora1 purposes, keepers ot brothels or houses ot 111 tame, mi8cegena~lon, rape,
or any o~ner act const.ituting a felony under the laws at t.he S~ate of Florida.
This ordinance shall .further apply to any person convic~ed as an accessory to the
crimes enumerated herein ei~er before or atter the fac~.
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hereof. residing in or who comes in~o t.he City trom anI point outside ot ~be City,
whether in t,ransi, through the Ci~y or otherwise, sha! report to ~he Chiet or
Pollee wit.Un fort.y-e1gbt- (48) hours after his arrival within the boWldarlea o~
~he Ci~y, and shall furnish to the Cbief or Police, in a written statSMont, signed
by hi.eel!', the following informa~ion: His true name and each ot.her name or alias
by ~hich ne is or has been known; a tull and complete description or himself;
t.he name of each crime enumerated in Sect.ion 1 bereof, ot which he shall have been
convict.ecl, t.ogether w1t.h t.be name of the place where each such crime was conua1~t,.d,
the name under whicb he was convicted and the date ot t.he conviction theretor;
the Dame, if' any. and t.he location ot each prison, reformat.ory or ot-her penal
inst!.tut1on in which he shall have been conf'ined as punishment t.herefor; t.be
location or address of his residence, stopping place or living quartors in the
C~t, and each one thereot, if any, or ~he address or location of his In~ended
residence, stopping place or living quarters in ~be City and each one t.hereof,
with a descript.ion ot the character of each such place. whether a hotel, apartment
house, d'Welllng house or ot.herwise, the st.ree~ number t.hereof, 11' a111, or any
descript.ion of the address or location t.hereof as will so iden~ify libe same 88 to
make poss1bl.e of locat.ion t.he length of' t.ime for which he expect.s or intends to
resido w1~hin ~he ~erritorlal boundaries or the City.
Sec~lon 3. PHO'iOGRAFHIHG AND FIl\GERPRIM'l'IHG. A't the time of furnishing
sucb information as required by the preceding sect-ion, said person shall be
phowgrapb.ed and fingerprint.ed by ~he ClUef of Police, and said phot.ograph and
f1ngerpr1nt.s shall be made a part of t.he permanen~ records ot ~be Police
Departmont. o! the City of Cloarwat.er.
Sec~ion 4. CHAftGE OF ADDRESS. In the event t.hat any person herein specified.
as required - to regls~er, shall change his place or residence, st.opping place or
living quar~er8 to any new or d1tferent place within tbe City o~ber than the place
1a8~ reported to ~he Chief ot Policet 1n such report herein proVided tor. such
person shall, w1~h1n t.wenty-tour (24J hours a!'t.er removing h1mseU' trom tbe place
of abode first given. no~iry the Chief of Police, in a written and signed statement
of S\lcb cnange or address, and shall furnish in sucb writ. ten st.at.em.ent his new
address, and each one thereot.
Sect-ion S. FALSE ADDRESS OR MISLE/1.DING INFORMN1IOB. It shall be unlawful
for an,. person required by any prov1sion of tb1a article t.o furnish in such report
any fa1se or Cict,1~ioU8 address or any address ot.her ~han a ~rue address or
in~ended address, or to turnish in mak1ng any such report any false, ubtrue or
misleading inf'oraat.lon or st.atement. relat,1ng to any information required by tbe
provis1on& of t,h18 ordinance.
Sect-lon 6. FAILURE TO C(1\lPLY. It shall be unlawf'ul ter any person required
by aDY provision of ~hiB ordinance 1:.0 furnish any report or ~o furnish any sucb
1ntormation~ pbot.ograpb or f1Ilgerprint,s, too tail, neglect or refuse t.o render or
1'\lmieb t.tle same within ~he t,lme prescribed in tb1s ordinance.
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Sect-loll 7. lOT APPLICABLE to PARDOI&D PERSO.S. lIo1ihlng la ~bt.. orell..... .
aball be de.ad or construed to apply t.o ::1 perSOD who baa or ebaU bay. reoM'"
a pardoD tor eacb such criD. whereof be II 1 bay. been convioted.
Seot.loll 8. PBESERVA'l'IOR or PEACI~ WELFAR8 AID SAFiD. It; 18 ber.h7 declared
by the City Comm1aa1on or tbe Clt.J f4 vloarwat.er, Florida, tba~ bJ reason or \;1&.
.tact t.bat IDIlDY or tJ1e cr1... herein enumerat-od are or sreat daDpr ~ tble
eo.UDity and bave be.n ADel are be1q comaa1tted by habitual and claDg..oua crt-tal.
~raY.l1Dg fro. place to place tbrougbout the Unit-ad State. aDd tbe State at norlda,
ud because "here is no lleaDS wbereby the peace ottic... ot the Clt.r ., be
apprlsaad of 1ibe arrival lnto t,be City or tille presence In t,he Clt1 of suoh ort..hula
untl1 atter a oriae mall bave been cODlllltt,ed by the. and b.cau.. the Wld1ecloaed
pre.eDce of sucb cria1nal. within t,he CU;y will conllt;ltiute a ...j.oua ..nace to
the .aretir and welfare ot tbe clt,1len8 of t.he City, 1t 18 tbe iDt.entlon of t!lt
Coaad.aaion, t.hrougb the p~Uce powers or the Cit7 to preserye bJ tbla ordlD8Dce
tbe public peBce, .elfare and sarety o~ 111s clt;iz.n.~
Section 9. RlPEAL. All ordinances or par\;s of ordlaance. 111 conniet herwl~b
or lnconalatent w1t.b the proYlaloDB of thls OrdlnaDce are hereby repealecl --0 t_
enent. of l;h.lr contllot..
Sectilon 10. Should any sectlon, parail"aph, sent;ence, phrase, clause or otba-
pan or provision ot thia ordlnance be declared by aD)' Co~ to be illvaUd, ~h.
.... ahall not. artect, the yalldity ot \;he Orcl1n8Dce as a whole, or aDY part. tJlereot.
otber tban the part, declared to be invalid. .
Sect.l0D 1.1. Any person v101at.lng any prori.s1on or tble ardin_c. !lpoD con-
viction t.hereot shall be subject t.o a .t'ineDOt to exceed ODe HUDrlrccl Dollar8
('100.00) or 1aprleonment. 1"0r a period not to exceed t.birty (30) dqs. or both, in
the discretion ot t.he Judge of the Mwdclpal CoUl1i. Eaob day a violation ot.t.Jal.
ordinance cont.lnues ar~er coQY1ct1on hereot sball can8~1~uto a a.parae. orren...
Sect,ion 12. Tbis Ordinance shall become etf'ec'-lve 1nmed1at;e1y upon 1~8
passage.
PASSED OR FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOID READING
'.bruary 27, 19S6
F.blUary 27, 1956
PASSED OR 'iHIRD AID FINAL READING AND ADOPTED
Karch 26, 19S6
/8/ Herbert M. Brow
MAtOB-Qtl!MISSIOIBR
ATTEst:
Is/ R. G. Whieehead
CITY AUDITOR AID CLERK
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
The City Commission of �<,he City of Clearwatsr met in regular session at Ci,ty
Hall, Monday, I�Iarch 19, 1.q56, at 1:3Q P,M, with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown Mayor-Conunissioner
J. N. Bohannon Commissioner
Cleveland Insco, Jr. Cor,unissioner
Samuel J. Roberts Commis�ioner
�W. E, Str•ang, Jr, Commissioner
'��bsent at first of ineeting. Came in later.
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. P�i.11ips,
Capt. W. Booth
S. I,ickton
City Manager
Jr. City Attorney
Representino Police Chief
City Engineer
The Mayor caZled the meeting to order. The invocation was given by the
Reverend Paul M. Kinsport of St: Paul's Lutheran Church, Clearwa�er. The Nialor
inquired ii �here were ar_y c:orrections to the minutes. The C•lerk stated that in
tl�e minutes of March 12th ori Page $6, Paragraph 3, the mot�on should be corrected
as suggested by tha City Attorr.ey to read 1Tthat the contracts and resolutions with
the Atlantia Coast Line Railroad be aFprovedi�. Commissioner Roberts moved �that the
minutes of the regular meeting o£ March 5th and the special meeting of March �2th
as amended be approved in accox•dance with copies furnished each member in writing
subject to any correction by Corrunissioner Strang. Motion was seconded bp
CornmissionEr bahannon and carried unanimously.
Commissic�ner Strano came in at this time.
It was reported by the City Ma�ager that two bids had been received to
construct additional boat slips and sea1aa11 at thE west end of the Marina basin.
The bids were read as follQws:
Misener & NtcEvop, St. Petersburg �11,461.$0
W. H. Armston Co., Inc., Dunedin 10,950.00
The City �anager recommended accegting the levr bid of W, k. Armstor_ Gompany subject
to the Ci�y Engineer's approval after he checks the bids. Commissioner Strang moved
on the C�ty NIanager�s recommendation that the bid of �10,9$0,00 be ap�roved subject
to the City Engineer checking the bid sheet and fir�ding it to be in order and that
the contract be awarded. Motion was seconded by Coumiissior,er Insco and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the conti nuation of the Public Hearing on the ps��ing of Turr_er
Street between Greenwood Avenue and Nissouri Avenue, the City Atto��nep requested
that �he hearing be adjourned for two or three weeks as a decision had not yet �e4n
reached by the Circuit Court regarding the boundaryof one of the properties con-
cerned �Mrs. Simon rdarks). Commissioner Strang moved the continuation of the
Public Hearing on the pavin� of Turner Street between Greenwood Avenue and Missouri
Avenue to April 16, 1g56. Motion was secondr� by Gommissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor inquired ::,f there was any qb jection to consi@ering l�tem 6-K, i1F�epor�
on Corps of Er,gineers Hearing with reference to Island Estates Property« at thss
time since thEre were so many people present for that purpose and there was no
objection. A letter was read dated T�Iarch ]la., 1956, from Colonel E, E. Kirkpatrick,
Corps of Enbineers, U. S. Army, Jacksonville District, regarding the Public
Hearing conducted by him on March 13, 1956, in Clearwater on the application of
Island Estates Development, Inc., to fill submerged lands in Clearwater Harbor
north of Memorial Causeway, In the letter, Colonel Kirkpatrick s�ated it was
necessary for him to asc�rtain the exact position of the City of Glearwater �ith
resp�ct to this application, since the working of �the �esolution adopted on
March 5th by the City Commiss ior. was not specific in opposin� the work but merely
stated th�t certain objections had arisen from an esthetic s-candpoint. The letter
stated that the Corps of Engineers had in tha past denied app�iications for permits
which oi;herwi�e �vould have been approved when local authorities declined to give
their consent t o the work and indicated they v�ould not permit constxuction if a
Department of the Army permit were issued. Mr. Karl Rehbaum, speaking on behalf
of the Clearwater Board of neal�ors, s�ated that the Board had adopted a Resolution
favoring the development along the lines of Plan 15-F. He presented copies o£ the
Resolution to �he Commission, and requeste� that a c��y of the nesolution be
�n�ivaQa in the minutes o£ th� meeting. 5ince all of t,he ComJnissioners had
previously read the itesolution, it was decided to dispense with reading it in the
meeting. Commissioner Roberts moved thai the �Resolution dated December zl, 1955,
frorn the Clearwater Board qf Realtors be made a part of the �:inutes of this
meetino. Motion was secanded by Coirnnissio}�er Insco. Upon the vote being talcen,
Commissioners Roberts, Insco, Brown and Straiag voted �TAye". Commissioner Bohannon
vated ��No'�. Motion carried. ^lhe I�esolution is set out in the �ollowing pages of
t;hese minutes and by reference is made a part hereof.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Mr. Fred �. �tickel, 3�i Gulf View Boulevard, spoke against the fill and
suggested that the Commission ask for a judicial construction interpreting the
1925 Act of the Legislature whichconcernad giving the owners of these lands north
of the CauseViay a�cess �o the Causeway. Mr. Lewis Homer spoke of the b enefit such
a devalopment would be �o ihe City, to the merchants and to the work3ngmen. Mr.
Robert Genovar, Clearwatsr merchant,' Mrs. Lewis Homer and Mr. Ben Evans spoke in
favor of the present pla.n. Mr. Howard Rives, speakirig as an individual citizen,
recommended that the d��elopment be limitecl to a reasonable size, namelSr, the
presen�; islands with necessa:�5� contiguous areas allowing space for the free flow
of water at the Gausew�y side a:nd between the islands themselves. Mr. Parker
Sanford, 192 Devon Drive, said iie found no objection to further fills and asked
i#' it r�c�uld be proper for Gommissioner Roberts to ciisqualify himself since he
o��ned a motel an Glearwater Beach Un bhe bay side facing the proposed project.
Go�nissioner Roberts declared bhat there taas nothing in the project that wou�ci
af�ect him but he was interested in tihe beauty on the side of the islands viev�ed
from the Causeway and Cleveland S�reet and also from i;he small boat and fishing
standpoint, that hE was nat acLing personally but fe'lt he was acting for the
people of Cl�arw�ter.
Mr, Wallis Skinner, one �f the developers of Island Estates, stated that it
has necessary to have the t;�ree easterly isYands to inake the development economically
feasible and mentioned there would be an estimated payroll of six million dollars
in developing i;he projec�. Mr. Baya Harrison, atborney for the d.evelopers, stated
that the second plan e- �5-�'�_�vas already a compromise plan as suggested and
,approved by �he Coi:nty 4+later� i�avigation Contrcl AuLhoritiy. Dr. Z. S. Cowan,
506 N. Osceola, inquired what assurance tizere would be of completion of the entire
project. Mr, Skinner replied the �roject w�uld be developed in uni�s, each unit
bein; sold before worlc is started on the next. C�lanel H. J. Wild, 50 Verbena
Avenue, discussed �he gresez�t difficult traffic problem on Memorial Causeway and
point�d out that a'.7 entry to the groposed developraent from the Causeway would
greatly increase the tr�ffic problemo Amonp those who spoka against the fill in
i'ts present form were 1�4rs. Fra�lc Fulmer, 12� N. Oscec�la; Mr. R.. 0. Downie, 640
i4andalay; Mr. Fred Manter representing Lhe Clearwater Fishing Club, Mr. W. P.
Hayes, 510 N. Osceola; Mr. Everett H. Iieidel, President of Skycrest Civic Club.
After fur�her discussion on the previous Resolution to the Army Enbineers,
Commissior.er Roberts moved that a Re,�olution be drafted expressing that the City
CoIInnission disapproves Plan 15-F in its present form because of the effect of the
thr�e easterly islands on fishing, boating and the natural beauty of the bay and
that Lhis kesolution supersedes all prior Resolutions on �he subject. Motion was
seconded by Gommissioner Bohannon. Upon the vote beino taken, Gommissioners
Roberts, Bohannon, Insco and Brown voted "Aye". Gommissioner Strang voted rrNo,r�
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was call.ed on tihe construction of sanitary sewer and
installation of necessary equipment in existing iift station at Hercules Avenue
and Drew Street to serv�: the area bounded by Hercules, Gilfiert, Brandor_ and Drew.
Mr. John �onner, President of the Marymont Association, repurted that the Gity
Engineer had been requested to make a survey and estimate the cost of sanitary
sewer for tihe MarJmont area. The Ci�t,y Engineer described the wor.k as laying sewer
lines, br�nging setivers Lo tihe existing lift station at Drew and Hercules and
incraasing the capacit3* of the lift station for an estimated cost of �31,596.00
or a cost of "�4.3$ on a front foot basis. He explained chat this amount does
r�ot include che necessary increase in the �apacity of the Disposal Plant, the cost
of which was estimat�d on a square foo� basis at 1¢ p�r square foot. Admiral
Paul B. Koonce reported that he had obtained a petition representing forty-four
families which asked for the survey and the estimated cost. He said he had been
informed that a new petition wa3 circulated ivhich had some of the same names on
it as beir_g opposed to the sewer due to thP excessive costs. The En�ineer estimated
tha.t an average l.ot 60 x 14D would be char�ed �$31�6.00 for the sewer and the plant
capacii<y and the cost for a.7�ot $0 x$0 weuld be approximately �41�..00. Mr. Samuel
Good protiested the installing of the sewer. Other af£ected propert� owners were
given estimates as to costs for their lots. Commissioner Strang asked the property
ownzrs in the audience to vote as to wh�ther or not they would be in favor of „oing
ahead with the project if, when the bids come in, they were reasonably near the
amounL of the Engineerfs estimate -- an average of between �346.00 and �p1�1�..00 per
lot, and the majority va.ed in iavor of the project. The Cit�y Attorney read a
postcax�d expressing approval of the project from Mr. John C. 1'orian, letters o�
protest from Nlrs. Jane G. Rogers� Mr. L. A. Reinhard and Mr. Harry Lesnick. He
also read a�eiition protesting the proposed sewers because of excessive costs
signed by twenty-five families. After inquiry from tihe Mayor, it was noted that
several persons had cnangeci their minds about signing the petition of protest
after complete explanation of the project. The City Attorney said he had been
informed by the Engineer that in certain �laces adc3itional easements would be
required as some persans haci sold of£ portions of their lots and had cut through
the easements. ^lhe Mayor commented that it vaas up to those people who have that
situation to furnish the Gitp with tihe easements. After having held thi,s Pub1Yc
Hearing and having heard no valid objectian to the constru�tion of sanitary sewer
and installation of necessary equipmer.t in existing lift station at Hercules
Avenue and llrew Street to serve properties bounded bq Hercules on the eas�C, Gilbert
on the north, Brandon on the west and Brew on the south, Commissioner Strang moved
that this work be aui;horized for bids and that �he Manager and the Enginear be
instructed to take bids subject �o obtaining the necessary easemer.�s as shown on
the map by the Engineer. �iotion was sec�nded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously. Commissioner Bohannon. suggested that ever3� property owner be notified.
of the date when Lhe bids are tio be received by the C�r►miission.
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CITY G�ISSION I�IEETING
r2arcn 7.9, 1,956
The Ma3�or announced the Public Hearir�g on the request of P. D. Arnold for a
three foot setback from the north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale
Subdivision. The Mayor inquired ii Mr. �!rnold was present and he was not. The
Mayor suggested that the Public Hearing be adjourned. Commission�r Strang moved
that the Public Hearing on the request of Mr. P. D. Arnold for a tk�iee foot
setback be adjourned to Aprzl 2nd. Motion was seconded by Cor�missioner 3ohannon
and carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed to notify zhe a ppli�ant.
The Mayor reported that Mr. CharZes H. Gibson had asked that the Public
Hearing on his request for a fifteen foot setback from Bruce Ave�ue and Narcissus
Avenue for Lot 6, Block 61�, Mandalay Subdivision, be deferred. On the request of
Charles H. Gibson for a fi.fteen foot setback, Corr�issioner Strang moved that this
Public Hearin� be adjourned �o April 2nd. Moi:ion was seconded bp Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was called on the request ef Thomas A. Gol:der., Jr. , fv:r a
fifteen f oot setback from Keystone Dz•ive and Laura Street for Lot 10 and part af
Lot 11, Block E, KeystonE Manor. The City �lttorne� read the request and the Zoning
Soard�s recousmendation that the request be approved. The Mayor inquired if there
�tere any objections and there were none. Having held this Public Hearin�; and
hearing no objzction to it, Cocmnissioner Bohannon moved that the recommendation
of the Zoning �oard be upheld and the request granted. Motian was s�conded by
Commissioner Strang and carried unanili,ously.
A Public Hearing was annaunced on �he request o� G. E, Koch for permission
to construct an eighteen hole golf caurse on the W� of the NE� of the S�� less the
northerl.y 430 feet of Section 15�z9-15, which pr�perty is presently zoned R-1,
The Mayor stated that there had been considerable opposition to this request at
a previ,ass hearing on the subject and suggested that possibly scme of the interested
parties had lef� the meeting due to the 7ateness of th� hour. He recommended that
the hearing be adjournzd to another meeting. Comniss�oner Bohannon moved that the
Public Hearing be adj�urned to Nlarch 26th. Motion was seconded by Co�issior.er
Strang and carried unanimouslg.
The Mayor ar.nounced a Public Hearing on the request of Mr. J. Tweed McMullen
for D. E, kodger for Business usage (Doctor's Officesj o.f property on the northwest
carner of Jeffords Street and Druid Road, the property being preser_t1y zoned R-1�.
The Cit.y Attorney read the request from the applicanL which pointed out that
recently the Commission had granted a zoning e;�ception for the same purpose on the
oppasiLe side of the street, the soutihwest corner of Je£fords and Druid. He also
read letters from �he following affected property owners, Con�ressman Carroll
Reece, Commander Edward H. Smith, Mr. Albert L. Roge•ro and Nr. L. H. Reid statin�
that they hava no objection tia the granting of the request. The Zoning Boardts
recommendation was that the application be permitted accoruing to the plans
submitted provided Lhe archwzy shown on Lhe plans to the north of the proposed
building be deleteci. rir. J. lweed McMullen, rep•resenting NIr. D. E. Rodger,
regorted the applicant would be agreeable to that change. The Mayor inouired if
there were any objections from anyone in the audience and there were none.
After havir_g held this Public ;iearing and hearing no objection, Couuni�sioner
Bohannon moved that the Zoning �oardTs authorization in detai'� be upr,eld an� that
permission be granted in accordance with the Zoning Boardts recommendation.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimo:�sly.
Commissioner Strang moved that the me�ting be adjournzd at 7:0$ P.M. to
reconvene at 1:30 P.i�i. on I�tonday, March 26th. Motion was seconded by Gomnissioner
Bohannon and carri,ed unanimously.
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The City Commission of the City of Clearwater re-cenvened the meet�ng o£
MarGh 19th at 1:30 P.M�. on Monday, Nlarch 26, 1956, with the following mernbers
presents
Herbert M. Brovrn
J. N. Bohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr.
Samuel J. Roberts
�UT. E. Strang, Jr.
R4ayor-Cotrm�is sioi�er
Cor�mis sioner
Commissioner
Commissior_er
Couunis sioner
�Absent at first of ine�ting: Came in la�ter,
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas, M. Philli�s,
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
City Manager
Jr. City Attorney
Chief of Police
city Engineer
The Mayor called the meeting to order and annnunced as the firs�t item the
continuation of the Public Hearing on the requsst of G, E, Koch for permiss:�on to
construct an eighteen hole golf course on the �+I� af the NE� of the SE� less the
northerly 430 f'eet of Section 15-e9-15, which property is presently zoned R-L
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'Phe City Attorney read the request which explained that the golf course would be
aperated only in the daylight hours and there tivould be no lights for night p1ay.
Mr. John Weis, representing Mr, Koch, stated that the clubhotzse would be located
on Court Stxeet and off street parking would be prov3ded. The Mayor inquired if
there were any objectians and there were none. Commiss3oner Bohannon moved that
this Public Hearing having been conducted ar.d properly advPx�ised and no valid
objection k�eino heard, Lhat 'the request be granted in accordance with the Zoning
BoardTs recommendation for the use of the land according to the petition for the
purpose of a galf course and driving range only without li�ts. Motion was
seconcied by �airnnissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
'Phe City Attarney reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Harold
Briley, eon.sultin� �ngineer, which stated that an additional easement was necessary
for the six irich iva�er main r�hich had been installed in the pro jection of Evergreen
Avenue north to �ourt S�reet from its apparent terminus at Turner Street on
property owr�ed by Mr. C. E. Koch. Upon inquiry from the City Attorney, Mr. Weis
said he thou;ht Mr. Koch �vould be willino to give an easement for this 13.ne.
Commissioner Hohannon moved that in accardance with the request of Harold Briley,
Consulting Engineer, and the indicated assent by the agent of 1�1r. ICoch, Mr. Weis,
that ihe reported easement be prepared and when returned signed, be recorded for
the installa-tion and maintenance of a$ix inch water main in what �nuld be the
extension of Evergreen Street between Court and Turner Street. Motion v�as seconded
�p Commissioner Insco and carriad unanimously. The City Engineer pointed out that
another thirty foot dedication was needed on the west side of Evergreen Avenue
from Druid to `Purner Street from Mr. Koch to make Evergreen a sixty foot right of
way.
Commissioner Strang came in at tlis tim� -- 2:00 P.M.
A letter dated March 13th was read from i�r. Lewis Homer, Chairman of the
Industrial Gommi�tee, pointirig out the need for an industrial park of over one
hundred acres with improved sites for industrial plants and the need for an
Industrial Director with proper experience t� promote the proje:t. The Mayor
suggested the matter be referred to the full Co�nnission as a Coirmiittee to discuss
with the Industrial Planning Board. Commissioner Roberts moved that this m�tter
be referred to the fu11 Gommission sitting as a Committee for discussion witn �the
Citizens Industrial Goramittee and report back to the Gommission. Niotion was
seconded by �ommissioner Bohannon and carried unanimouslyo
Mr. Homer raad a letter dated March 2�.th addrsssed to the Coznmission by the
Citizens Committee for Industrial Devel�pment recon�ending that the City proceed
Lo sell to Metal Products, Inc., a tract with 3�0 foot frontage on Hercules
Avenue with a depth o.r 500 fest at the north line of the property the City owns
facing on Hercules, cnd suggested the price based on �1,000.00 an acre shnuld be.
��,L,.l�.0.00 for the 3.i�y. acres. The letter also recommended that the property be
sold subject to construction of an industrial plant within three months and aubject
to agproval of the building plans and landscapino by the Gitizens Industrial
Cou�nittee, The CommiLtee suggested trat the purchaser be permitted to rElocate
ths drainage ditch crossing the tract to a new course araund the south and westerly�
border of Lhe tract at the purchaser's expense. Mr. Homer stated t hat the Committee
was negotiating to ssll a site to an aircraft instrument plant and would like to
ofi�r them as an alterna#.e site 330' x 330' south of the proposed site £or the
i�etal Products, Inc., which would necessitiate moving the ditch further so�,th.
Co�issioner Roberts moved that tY�e Commission authorize tile Gity Attorney to draw
a sales contract of the described land under the terms as specified by the
Industrial Commi.ttee anc3 the proper officials be authorized to execute it.
�iotioza was seconded by Commissioner I,Zsco and carried unanimously.
By consent, �the Engineering Department was authorized to proceecl with the
design and sstimatas of cost in relocating the ditch in conjunction with the
purchase of the tract under discussi�n.
A letter was read from Mrs. Sue Carlson, President of the C?earwater Chapter
of the Ame�ican ASsociation of University Womsn which accoanpanied a report on a
s+.irvey of the needs of t he Gity Library. ThE Mayor commented that the Commission
would need more ti�ae to study the repor.t before makina recomm�ndations. Mrs,
Bessie Crowell representing the University Women said the Committee would be �lad
to answer any questions on the report or help in any way possible. Commissioner
Tnsco moved that the re�ort be accepted �nd that the Commission will study it and
come back at another tiime to discuss it with their Committee. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The �ity Attorney read a�.etter from Mr. P. C. Spengeman, President of the
Navajo Park Association, whzch stated that at the meeting of' February 20th the
residents of Navajo Park were assra.red ti:at there wou7.d never be a boat basin
developed in the proposed park on the Stevenson Creek fill, and that the Resolution
adopted �arch 5th dedicating Lhe area as a park omitted any mention of such
rastriction. The Navajo Park Association requested that i;he Cormnission include
such specific restriction in the park dedication. Commissioner Bohannon moved that
the le�ter be accepted and forwarded to the Planning Board to be kept with their
recommendation when it comes back Lo the Corrunission. iKation was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
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CITX COPifNIISSION MEETING
March 19, 1�56
Commissioner Bohannon moved that Che City Manager be instructed to set up a
work ordex to clean out Stevensons Creek east af the ra�lroad from the Marshall
Street Plant to the present channel that is being cleaned now in order to have a
free flow of water from the Marshall Street P?ant. 1'QoL•ion was seconded ry
Commissioner Strang and carried unanimousl�. Commissioner Stran� offered to serve
on a Committee to work with Lhe Manager and the �%ngineer to wo�k out where this
ch<:rne1 is to be located. The Mayor� appointed Commissioner 5tran� tr� serve on
such a Committee.
Commissioner Bohannon commPnted that the Marshall Street Disposal P1ant has
always been overtaxed and is �ettin� t� be a serious proble�. Commissioner
Bahannon moved that Briley, Wild an� xssociates, Consultin� Engineers, be authori.zed
to draw plans immediately for an en].argement to the M�r�hall S�creet Disposal Plant.
Motion v��as seconded by Commissioner Insco arid carried unanimously.
A let,ter was read from Mr. Juliar_ E. Stark, Chairman of a Cr-est Lake
Assaciation Com.mittee, recommending locating the proposed neH� fire station on the
southwest cornPr of Gulf-t�.: _Ba� I3oulevzrd �nd the dea.d-er.d street which extends
southward from Gulf to Bay to the sewaoe disposal plant. Commissior_er Strang peinted
out that tlle dead en� street referred to was not a platted street but an easement
and did not extend to Druid Road. Commissioner Strang remarked that he would
be opposed to buying the property suggested from L•he School �oard when the City
alre�dy owns property in tha1; area and recommended locating the fire statior_ at the
northwest corner of Lake Avenue and Gulf-to -Bay in Crest L"�kP Park. Commissioner
Bohannor. commented it might b�: possible to secure the land £ree from the School
IIoard in return for havin� �he station located close to the new hi�h school and
elEmentary sc;�ool. The Mayor suggested re would be willir.g to �o with the �rPst
Lake Association Commi�tee to asle zhe Sc�ool Board is" t hey would give the proFerty
to the City. Gor�nissi�ner Insco commented that the Police Departmen� space wa5
inadequate and it might be well to make the new fire station large enouoh to mot*e
some of the present fire facilitiea there. Commissioner Bohar_non �oved t:�at the
Coirnnission accept this letter and follow ii, through with the School Board in
reference to the property �aagested in L he letter and also make a study of the
proper location of the fire s tation. Motir�n was seconded by Corrnnissinner Znsco
and carried vnanimously. The D`tayor commeiited that the full Comni.ssion should
study the selection of the site. The City Manager was instructed to arrange for
a place for the matter on the agenda for the 8chool Board some time after April �.th.
Mr. Wm. Wi ghtman, speaking as a Trustee of the YT��GA reported that the YWCA
had raisea �143,b50.00 in its c�npaion for a new buildin; to oe located on Block Y,
Hibiscus Gardens, ana in order to actually commenca construction, they would need
�?5,u0�.�Q coilected of the estimated �5165,OOO.QO total costi. He requested the
contributi�n of �5,000.00 promised from Lhe CitSr ir_ the Cormnission minutes of
February 21, 1955. Commissioner Strang explained that the item was set up in the
budget in the contingency fund and zt was the Commission's intention to give the
donation when actual construction was starte�. The Manager commented that a Public
Hearing on pavinc the streets surrounding r.he property was set for April 16th, ar_�i
if the projent is approved, the Ci�y would donate an estimatad �5,000.00 this
budget year by assuming ihe YWC•A�s cost for paving and sewers. He explaineri tha�
the cash contribution of �5,oao.QO would be set ug as a bu�get item for the next
fiscal year sta.rting July 1, lgsb, if construction was not begun before that �ime.
A letter was read from Mr, Harold �riley, �onsulting Engineer, of Briley,
W�ld & Associates, offering to provide resident supervision in accordance with
their contract dated November 10, 1953, of the storm sewer portior_ of the �1,500,OOO.QO
improvement program for not over �4,500.00 if the,project does not l�st over si;c
months; if the work on tr�e pro;ect exter.ds beyond six months, then an addi�ionai
a�reement will be entered into covering the extended services. Commissior.er
Strang moved that �he letter of agreement be approved and that t he proper oii�cials
be authorized ta execute it. �'Iotion was seconded b3� �ommissioner Insca and <;rxried
unanimously.
The City AttornQy read a letter from �irs, Qharles �icDaniel, Garden Center
Chairman of the Clearwater Garden �lub, proposing that the Garden Club be given
the newly created park at Stevanson Creek to develo� as a Garden Center in place
of Seminole Park under the s�me agreemer.t previo•usly granted for the Seminc�le
Park plot. Mrs. McDaniel protested a boat basin in the park asserting it would
interfere �aith the develogment of the prop�sed gardens to which the Niayor replied
that granting of the request far the gardens would practically preclude use of the
area by k,oat owners. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the ietter be received and
referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to the Commission. Motion was
seconded by C�mmissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Mr. Arthur Kruse, Chairman of the Planning Board, introduced the members o�
the Planning Soard who were present, Mr. Wm. Harrie<�, l�ir. Robert Lev�ison, Mr. R. B.
Nor�on and Mr. Lewis Homer. Mr. Harries displayed Plan MR-1 and explained its
purpose was to designate a series of arterial and colleQtor streets to be used as
a guide for plannir_g future subdivisions, water mai� extensions, sewer line
extensions, drainage, etc. Commissioner Strang noted that the str�ets were planned
for some areas outside the City limits where the Commission°s authority would not
e:ctend. Mr. Kruse sug�ested that i:hese could be ccrrela.ted throu�h the propo�ed
N.egional Planning Board which would include the County and ne.ighboring cities.
NZr. Homer stated the plan was developed for Clearwate� primarily and recommended
that the Commis�.ion make it mandatc+ry for �.he City immediately by ordinanee or
some proper method, and then take the ordinance, together with the plan, and tsy.
to get the County to adop� as County roads those that 1ie outside the City limits.
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CITY GOMMIS�ION NIEETING
Maxch 19, ].956
Commissioner Strang moved that �he recommendation 1>;� the Planning Board in the
Plan MK-1 he approved in so far as the Commission�s authority goes and that i� be
suggested that other affected commuriities try to adopt this M�-"1 so far as i,t
applies to the,ir districts. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried
unaniMously.
`1'he City Manager reported that Mr. John Sever was planning to d evelop a
subdivision on property located at what would be the southe:ast corner of Druid
Road and Hercules Avenue and he would like information regardino ttie extension
of Hercules south of Druid Road before drawing the plat for the subdivision.
Commissioner Strang recommended that representatives from the Planning Board and
the City Engineer meet with Mr. Sever to discuss the right of way require�nents.
He explained that there was some questi�n as tc how to make the proposed exten-
sion of Hercules south co-terminous with the existing strzet on the north as it
was indicated the owner of L-he property on the west was not willin� to dedicate
the required right of way. C�irQnissioner Bohannon moved that this item be referred
to the same Committee (Commissioners Strang and Rober�s) which had checked on
Dr�iid Aares Unit II and Lhat they foliow throu�h with the Planning Board, the
City Manager and the Engineering Bepartment and come b ack vaith a recoramendation.
Motion was seconded by �ommissicnar Roberts and carried unanimouslq.
"In regard to the development of Druid �cres Unit II, tha City Manager reported
chat devel�pment of Lhe acreage involves a pr•oblem of continuing the drainage under
one of the pro�.�osed streets, I�Iagnolia Drizre. Com�rtiissioner Strang report�.�d that the
City had requested a right of way dedication of 50 feet from tiie center line of
Druid Road, and since Mr. Sever has a dedicated right of w ay of only 33 feet in
his subdivisions io the east and west of this one, he would like to lceep the
property lines everi and add an additional 17 feet to the required_twenty-five
foot setba�k �s a plat restriction for Druid Acres Unit II. The �r.gineer explained
that the County, the �ity ar.d Mr. Sever had agreed to join in paying for the
drainage of Druid Road in this area. He reported that the developer had asked
that the City furnish the necessary pipe to carry the water under Magnolia Drive
and estimated the cost of t�o b0" pipes at �2,�.00.00. Commissioner Strang
suggested that the City should havE the fu1.1 sixty foot right of way if the
pipe is installed in Magnolia. Commissioner �trang s�id the Committee recommended
that thc Cit y accept Lhe 33 foa� righL of �vay and that it be zonad later with a
plat restriction of !�2 foot setrack from Aruid Road for house building an3 t�hat we
go ahead with our previous agreement that the City pay 1/3 af the cost of the
drainage pipe, that Mr. Sever paq 1/3, and that the County pay 1/3; and that the
Cos.mittee tak= under advisement w�tEt the re�t o� the Gommission the matter of
iurnishino and installing drainage pipe under h'Iagnolia. Com�aissi�ner Bohannon
moved that the Committee's report be accepte� and.passed. Motion was seconded
by Commissi�ner Insco and carrisd unanimously.
Regarding the development and annexation of Sunset Highlands Subdivision,
a memo was read from the Planning Board recommending that the proposed subdivisi�n
conform reasonably with 'TMR-1'�, partic■alarly in re;ard to the diagonal highway,.
the required widths of dedication for Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue and a
minimum half street dedication on the west side of the area. The City Attorney
pointed out that since the subdivision was not contiguous to the City limits,
it would be necessary to include more land in the annexation. The Manager said
ir, was contemplated to take in the area n�rtn of Sunset Point �.oad from Douglas
Avenue to Highland Avenue which would make a referendum necessary. It was suggested
that the City mijht acquire title to the Highland Avenue right of way from Fairmont
Street north to Sunset Point Road and connect to Sunset Highlands in that mannes^.
Inclusion of otiher areas in the referendum was discussed. Commissioner Strang
moved the City Attorney be instructed to look int� this and bring back a rsport.
ylotion was seconded by Cou�rnissioner Bohar.non and carried unanimously.
�y consent, Item 6-M, "Proposed Traffic Ordinancet' was deferred.
Commissioner S�rano reported that Commissioners Insco, Bohannon and he l�ad
gone over the plans submitted by Tr7akeling an� Levison, Architects, for the
remadeling of the Municipal Auditorium, and found nothing to be changed and
recoiamendeci that the architect proceed with s�ecifications as outlined on the
plans, and put it out for bids as soon as possible. The Manager stated that the
contract was the same one considered by ths Commission previously and recommended
its approval. Commissioner Strang moved that the contract be approved and the
proper officials be�authorized ta execute it. Nlotion was seconded by
Commi.ssioner Insco and carried unanimously.
In reporting on proposed met�.ods to control erosion on Gulf front property
from above the old hotel site south far several blocks, the En;ineer e:�plained
that some unauthor3zed groins had been built on the north end of the beach which
were holding the sand that would normally replace what was being washed away in
this area. I;e recommended first, that th� properties should have a protecting
seawaZl; second, that some of the old groins should be removed; third, that a
series of small gr�ins should be built �t 150 foot to 1$0 foot intervals to preserve
the beach that is left. The City Attorney reported that under the City Charter
the building of seawalls or groins could not be assesse�l to the p.roperty owners
but can only be done by written agreem�nt with the property owners putting a cash
deposit in escrow before the work is started. It v�as pointed out that a cost
estimate would be needed and 100% approval of the property owners would be
necessary. Mrs. W. E. Crown, Sr., and Mr. George �vans cliscussed the groins and
seawalls with the Cot�unission. Cor�unissioner Robert-,s moved that the Ci�y Engineer
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CITY GOIKMISSION ME�ETING
N��rch 19 > 1956
be instructed to prepare plans and costs for the groins and erosion work in the
area speci£ied; that the work is to be paid for by the property owners and bids
are not to be asked for until the money is in an escrow bank to pay for the work;
that the Cit y Attorney work on a prel.iminary draft of an escrow agreement so the
property owners would know the conditions of the escrow. Motion was seconded bq
Commissioner �ohannon and carried unanimously.
Mr. Harold Schae�:t,President of the Clearwater Beach �esort Association,
inquired if tl�e Commission had taken any aci:ion on the Association's request to
use the City equipment to clean the beach £rora hlandalay i'ark ta the Municipal Pier.
The CzLy Attorney explained Lnat he had chec;ked on tY±e matter and found that the
portion of the beach between the hi�h water mark and the water would be considered
public domain and the cleanin� could be done if it was for public use, bu`t could
not go on private property. By consent , the reque st waa appro red and the City
Manager was instructed to have the work done on a trial basis to see how it works
out and report back to the Commission on ito
The City I�lanager presented a wark order for �75D.00 for revamping the
Planning Board office to make roam fr;r th� Building Department. Commissioner
Strang moved the work order be approved in the amount of �750.00. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
A work order was preser_ted for �200.00 by the Manager for the iairino in the
Negro YWCA building. Commissioner Strang raoved the work order in the amount of
�200.00 be approved £or the wiring in the Ne�ro Y�,tiCA. P+Iotion was seconded t��*
Commissioner Insco and carried unanimausly.
The Ci,ty At�orney read on its third reading Ordinance 701, providing for the
re�istration of certain criminals. Commissioner Strang moved �hat Ordinance 701
be passed and adopted on its third and final reading as arnended and the proper
official:s be authorized to si�n it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Insc�
and carried ur_animously.
Fy consent, the readin; of Ordinances 703, 704 and ']OS was deferred.
The City Attorney presented the charter for the Upper Pinellas �ounty Rsgzonal
Planning Commission and the accom�anying Hesolution necessary for approval. H�
explained �hat the charter had been changed to include the following municipalitias,
Belleair, Ciearv�ater, Dunedin, Zargo ard Safety harbor and the County representing
the unincorporat�d areas lying between the municipalities. Commissione� Strang
questioned the part of the charter providino that an executive director c�ul.d be
appointed by the Plani?ing Commission, asking where the funds for payment would
come from, The City Attorney replied that the powers and duties set out ior the
Commission were intended to be a draft of the minimum basic requirements Lhat would
enable this Co�nission to be recognized by the Stat2 and Federal Government if,
in the future, zhey were authorized and empowered to participate in State and
Federal grants. `Phe Mayor suggested makir_� Lhese powers permissive instead of
mandatory using the word "may�T in place oi "shall" especially relating to fui�ds.
Conunissioner Roberts moved on the recommendat�on of the Planr.ing Board that the
Resolut�on approving the charter of ihe Rebional Planning Commission as amended be
adopted. Motion was secor.ded by Commissioner Bohannon and cari:ied unanimously.
'Phe City Manager read a report from the Loning Board which recommended that
the Seventh Addition to Highland Pines be zoned R-1. It was pointed out that this
property was still in acreage referred to as Tract D. Commissioner Stran� moved
on the recommendation of the Zoning Board that Highland Pin�s Seventh Addition be
zoned P�-1 and be placed c�n the Zoning Map. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Insco and carried unanir�ously.
The City Attorney reaa the application of W. J. Lir_ebergsr to erect two sions
with a total of 1,l�µ0 sc�uare icet at his gas station located at Court and Chesnut
Streets. '�'he Zoning �oard�s recommenc�ation was that the request be dena.ed as the
Si�n Ordinance only permits 300 square feet. Commis sior_er Bohannnn moved that the
Zoning 3oard recommendation be upheld (that one sign be permi�ted with 300 square
feet)� Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
A request vaas read from i�Tr. T. A. idcGee stating he was the owr.er of Lot W,
Block 5, Pinecrest Subdivision, on which his business and residence ��ere located.
He explained he intended to buy Lot 3, the adjoining lot, on v�rhich �o �ouild an
office and founcl that it wa.s zoned H-2. He requested that the block be re-zoned
for business usage as there were alread�r many businesses located in it. The
Zoning Board recommended i;hat the request be put in the referendum file and
recom�nended ior Business zonir.o. After discussion', the Co:nmission indic�ted it
would be possible to set up a Publi� Hearing on using Lots 3 and 1�.f�r Business
ii the request was amended but that the entire block could not be rezoned without
1 referendum. By consent, Mr. McGee was to be asked to amend his request as
sa�oested.
An application taas read from Chesnut & Lee to erect a sign 5' x J�' on property
owned by Curtis & Gross, Gontr�ctors, at the northeast corner of Cleveland Street
and I�ercury. The Zoning Board recommendec:l approval of Lhe sigil for not more than
one year. The City ALtorney p�inted out that this would be a commercial advertising
sign in an R-1 zone and would be contrary to the `Loning Ordinance. Corrunis�ioner
Insco moved that the request be disapproved it being in contraver�tion oi the
Ordinance on i�he subject. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Robert� and carried
unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1�56
The City Attorney reported that as requested by the Commis sion previously the
��ning Board had consic�ered the plat of Sunrise Bluff� Subdivision again and
recarnmended that the area be zoned R-1 with �he further recommenda�ion �hat pro�-
visions be made for connecting General Pershing Drive to the present existang
right of way of Roaers Street to the east and that Che jog shown on the end of
General Pershing Drive be eliminated. The Gity Manager explained that Mr. Baskin,
the developer, was not able to be present at the nleeting. By consent, the City
Nianager was instructed to inform ihe developers that the Commission had indicated
that �he plat would be approved in accordance with Lhe Zoning Board's recQmmendation
and would give final approval upan its being re-drawn.
A letter was read from Mr. James L. Jones askin, that the zoning on Lot 12,
Block H, Hibiscus Gardens, be changed from R-2 to R-4 to g�rmit the building o� a
two story f�ur unit aparLment house. The Zoning Board recommended that �he request
be held for the x eferendum file. Com�issioner 5trang moved that the Zoning Board's
recommendation be adopted and that the property owner be so notified. yiotion was
seconded by Commissioner Insco and carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a work order for �p$16.05 to cover pre�aration of
another aiamond for the Li�tle T�eague including the clay, sod, dugouts, p�ortable
fence5 scoreboard, backstops and p�ping for watering. Commissioner Bohannon moved
tihat �he �$1b.05 work order be approved for the Littl� Lea�,ue. Moti.on was seconded
by Commissioner Rober�s and carried unanimously.
The Citp Manager presented a plat of Hollingsworth Estates which had besn
oonsidered on June b, 1955, ar_d ter_tatively approved subject to the developer giving
a fifty foot right of way to the center of �7ruid Road, that the lots be in accordance
with the City's requirements, and that the Flerida Avenue ri�ht of way be approved
for fifty ieet since it is a dead end street. The Manager reported that the plat
had been revised to give the iift}rfoot right of way an Druid. �he City Enoineer
recommended accepting the fiftp foot ri;ht of way for Florida Avenue and for an
ur,nan�ed street in the plat. He pointed out that the dedicated right of way for
Ksene Road was 66 feet as reouired by the County but the Planning Board's Plan
MR-1 just adopted would require a 120 foot right of way. He said by agreement c�tith
Lhe property owners the Cc�unty had promised to pave Keene Road to a thirty foot
wi:dLh but Lhe present County Engineer had informed hirri it was planned t� pave a
2!� foot widtih. It was Lhe opinion of tne Commission that either the County by its
agreement or tihe developer under the Ordinance 632 aontract should be requir�d io
install the 30 foot pavement. Since these charcges have been made, Commissioner
S�rang moved that the previous acr,ion of the Commission of June 6, 1955, be
ratified and that everything come under Ordinance 632 with par�:icular reference
to tr e thirtg foot street width with curbs and that the bond be put up with the
City Manager. Motion was seconded by Commissioner �ohannnn and carried unanimously.
A peiition signed by ei�;ht property owners on Kenwood Avenue was presented
asking Lhat the street be opened 1:o Gr�ve Street as it i� now a dead end street.
The City yIanager repnrted that t he City has the right of way the length of one lot
ta accomp5_ish this out that the names of the owners of Lots 11, and 12, A. J.
Moore's Subdivision, were not on the petition anci they would be the anly ones
�.iable for the assessment. By consent, �he Manager was directed to w rite a let�er
to thE ori�S.nator of the petitian explair_ing Lhat the people who would be affact�d
by the cost do not want the pavin�.
Commissiorier Bohannon moved that employment of an architec�t for an addition
to the City Hall be referred to a Committee and that they interview the various
architects and make a recommendation back to the Corrunission. Motian was secanded
by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously. `1`re Nlayor appoin�ed the entire
Commission Lo serve on this Committee.
The City Attorney read a Resolution authorizing intervention b3* the City in
the Federal Power Commission hearing on the application of Houston Texas Gas and
Oil Corporation to provide Florida ivith natural gas. Gommissioner Bohannon moved
tha-t Lhe Resolution be passed and adopted. Niotion was seconded by �ommissioner
Roberts and carried unaninously.
In regard io the request of the City to Zocate the new wat�r tank �n part of
the property leased to the Yacht Glub, the City Attorney stated Lhat the Committee
had met vaith the Board of Governors of the Yach� Club and had since received a
communication from the Yacht Glub stating that the Club desired to g�ant an e3se-
ruent to che City for a pareel of land 63 feet in diarneter in the northeast corner
of the Yacht Club lease with the following provisions:
A. That the City pay Lhe cost of removing structures now located there and
for �he relocatian on the same property.
E. The granting of a permit to extend the covered boat slips �hat extend
along the southerly line of the lease to the easterly �ine of the Cityts
propertp on the present dock aligrunent.
The City Attorney stated that he had received a l.etter from Mr. Har�ld Briley,
Gonsulting Engineer, saying Lhat it u�as urgent �Cha.t the site for the water ta.n�C
be established in the very near future. By consent, Corrunissioner Roberts,
Commissioner Stranp, Commissioner Bohannon, the City A�torney and the City �ngineer
were appointed as a Gommittee to discuss it with the Yacht Club representatives
again.
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GITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
Commissioner Insco reported that the Manager had submiited a list o£ streets
suggested for resurfacing nsing funds earmarked from the tax moneq and suggested
that some action be taken. The City Manager stated he vroulc� set up an executive
session cn the subject.
A proposal was submitted from t he Guardian Burglar rroof Equipment Company
offering the sum of �$OO.00 for a i�s�d vault door located in tha Chamber of
Commarce �uilding. Commissioner Strang moved that the bid submitted to the
Chamber of Commerce by the Guardian Buz�glar Proof Equipment Company be accepted
under terms of �heir letter of March 133 �956, and that the proceeds be used gor
rnaintenance of the building. Mation was seconded by Cnrmiis5ione� Bohannon and
carried unanic�ously.
The City Attorney reported it was not possible to get the necessary easements
to install the saniLary sewer in Marymont Subdivision and it would be necessary
to condemn thPm arid charge zhe c�st to the project. The Mayor suggested that �the
City should gay for L-he easements since the City had perm�tted the replatting of
some of Lhe lot,s makin� new easements necessary but that the actual legal cost,
filing fees, etc., should be put in the project cost. The Engineer reported it
mi,ght be possik�le to install the sewer in the stree�s instead of the easements
at a slig�tly hi�her cost. By consent, the Engineer w�s instructed to work on
the project further, together with the Legal Departmentts further investigation.
A letter was read from Mr. Paul Agnew regardi.ng the request of the CiL-y for
an easement of ten feet on the south s�.de of Lots 12, 13, 14¢ anci 10 fee� of the
east '7,7 fQet of Lot 15, B1ock 8-6, Maryland Subdivision. Hs proposed that in
return for the easement he vrould Xike t�:e City to lay pipe in the drainage ditch
running through his property, to��ther with catch basins at the street intersec-
tions� Commissioner Strang moved that the mati;er be referred to the Citq
Engi;►ee.r for recommendation. �fotion was seconded bp Couunissioner Bohannor and
carried unanimouslv.
The Commi�sion no�v adjourned as the City Co�nission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund, admitted James E. Varnum, Patrolman, Police De�rtment;
�arl Dennis Yarbrough, Laborer i:n the Paint Shop, Police Department; Ralph H.
Erwin, Laborer, Public Service Department; Stanford N, Detert, Engineering Aid I,
Engineering Department; to membership in the Pension Plan on a motzon by
Commis�ianer Strang which was secondzd by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
2here being no furiher business to come before t�he Commission, the meetimg
was adjournsd at 6:35 P.h1,
Attest:
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Cit;� uditor and Clerk
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Mayor-Com�issioner / �
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 19, 1936
Nlayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissionersc [�. E. Strang, Jr „ J. N. Bohannon
Gleveland Insco, Jr., Samrzsl J. Roberts
March 15, 195�+
Gentlemen:
"' The City Commission wi11 meet in'Regula� Session in the City Hall Auditorium
on Monday afterr�oon, March 1.9, 1956 ior �he purpose of discussing the items
listed on the attached agenda. Meeting time will be at 1:30 i'.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middletan
FCM:s City Manager
Enclosures
Agenda - City Commission Meeting of March 19, 1�56
City Hall Auditorium
i:3o P.M.
REGULAR
1. IriuoGation, The Rev. Paul Nt. Kinsgort, Glearv�ater.
2. Approvin� ths minutes of the ReguZar Meeting of March 5, 1956 and the
Special i'leeting of March 12, 1955.
3, Opening of bids for addition to G�.earwater Marina Yacht Basin,
y.. Continuatian Qf a Pub�ic Hearzng on the paving of Turner Street betv�eon
Greenwood Avenue and Missouri �venue.
5. Public Hear:.ngs:
A. Constx�uction of Sanitary Sewer and instal�ation of necessasy equipment
in existing lift station at Hercules Avenue and Drew Jt-. to serve
properties bounded by Hercules on the east�, Gilbert on the north,
Brandan on the west and Drew on the south.
B. Request of P. D. Arnold for a three f'oot se�tback from the north sidc
lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision.
C. Request of Charles H. Gibson for a fifteen foot setback from Bruce
Avenue and i�arcissus Avenue for Lo� 6, Block 61�, Niandalay Subdiv.
D. Request oi `Phomas A. Golden, Jr. for a fifteen foot setback from
Keystone Drive and Laura Strest �or Lot l� and part of Lot 11, Black �,
Keystone iKanor.
�. Request af C. E. Aoch for erm�s sion to construct an eighteen hole goli
course on the W� of the NE� of Lhe SE� less the northerly 430 ieet'more
ar less of Section 15-29-15, whiah property is presently Lqned R-l.
F. Request of J. Tweed McMullen for D. E, Rodger for Business usage
(Doctor's Offices� of property on the northwest corner of Jeffords
Street and Druid Road. This p.ropertp is now Zoned R-i�.
6. Qommissicn's consideration of:
A. Letter fr�m Industrial Committee.
B. Lett�r and report from University Women on Public Library.
C. I,etter from Navajo Park Association with reference ta development of
Stevenson Creek Park.
D. Letter and recommendatinns from Crest Laks Association with reference
to sits for new �ire station.
r�. Report wiLh referer.ce to building of New YWCA.
F. ietrer from Briley, Wild and Associates with reference to resident
supervision on Storm Sewer Project.
G. Lettier from Garden Club Center with reference to Glub Areao
H. City Street Map as proposed by Planning Board.
I. Instruction with reference to extenszon of Hercules Avenue.
J. Aruid Acres, Unit II. (Co�mmittee report, 3trang and Roberts)
K. Report on �orps of Engineers Hearing with reference ta �sland Estates
Property.
L. Recomm�ndations fron Planning Board on t�ogers-Jackson Tract.
M. Praposed Traffic Ordinanae.
N. Con�ract with Wakeling and Levison on repairs of Municipal Auditorium.
0. Engineerts report on Groins on Clearwater Beach.
P. Work Orders,
7. Commission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Ofiice:
Ao Ordinance �`701 providing fox the xegistxation of certain crizninals
on final reacling.
B. Ordinance #703 prohibiting impersonation oi the opposite sex.
C. Ordinance �70t� providing specifications for seawalls, groin.s, piers and
other structures.
D. Qrdinatice �705 regulating construction of drivewayso
E. Report on HegionaZ P1ar.n:Lng Board.
$. Commission's consideration of items from the Zoning Board:
A. Zoning of Highland Pines, 7th Addition.
B. Plans and reque,st of W. J. Linetrerger for Gas Station �ill.board at
Chesnut and Court Stre�ts.
C. Request of T. �. McGee for change oi' 7oning.
D. Request ior permission to erect sign by Chesnut and Lee for Curtis and
Gross Contractors.
E. Recommendations for plat and zoning of Sunrise Bluffs 5ut�division.
r^. Request of Jaraes L. Jones fdr ehange in Zoning in Hibiscus Gardens
Stabditi�i si on.
9. Utility Improvements,
10. Lot Mowing AppZications.
11. Any other item noi; on the a�enda wi�.l be considared with the consent of the
Commission.
Aei j ournment
Cormnission acting as Trustees for the Pensi4n Pia�n.
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CI`,L'Y CONaMISSTQN MEETING
March 19, 1956
City of Clearwater
7-4 Mar 1956
Clearwater, Fla.
Attention: Honorable Herbert M. Drown
Mayor-Couunissianer
Gent`� emen :
ruz•ther reference is made to the pending application oi Island Estates
Devel.opment, Inc., for the filling of cer�ain submerged lands i� Clearwatar
Harbor, which application was the subjec� of a public hearing which I condueted
in Glearwater on 13 March 1956.
I find it necessary to ascerta�n the exact; position of the City of Clearwater
w3.th r espect to this applicat ion. By resolution dated 19 September 1955 the City
Co�nission of the C3ty o� Clearwater approved the plan of development proposed bq
Island Estates. This resolu�ion is s�ecitic in its approval and refers to "Pla.n
I�o. 15C" of t he developers. The present plan being considered is Knov�n as
rrplan No. l�F�� which is understood to be a plan involving a fill of �esser extent
in Clearwater Harbor.
By l.etter dated 1� January 19�b you were furnished a copy of a public notice
issued by this office on the same date. This letter statsd that it was the
understanc�ing of this office that the City of Glearwater concurred in the propoaed
work and requested that we be informed by 14 February 195b if for ang reason this
understanding was not r.orrect. PIo reply was received to this letter.
On 21 February i956 you were furnished a copy of an additional public notice
announcing tYaat a hearing would be held in Clearwater on 13 March 1956. I�o
rasponse was receive� from you until the morning of 12 March 1956 when I receiveoi
copies of a resolution passed b3� the City Commission on 5 riiarch 1956. The wording
of this resolution is not speaific in opposing the work but mzrelq states that
certain objections have arisen from an esthetic standpoint.
Until receipt of Lhe letter mentianed resolution this o£fice had every reason
to believe that the proposed development met with the approval of the Ci�y of
Clearwater. The wording of the resolution is such that I cannot feel sure of
your present position in the matter a nd it is important that this position be
fully knowtt begore further action is taken in the case. Please understand that
no decision has been made as to what the final action will be. The Gorps o£
Engineers has many times in the pasL deni�d applicatior.s for Department of the
Army permits which otherwise would have been ap�roved when lacal authorities
declined to give their consent to the �ork and indicatud that ti�ey would not
permiL- the constructa.on even if a Depar�ment of the Army permit were issued. The
present application bears the approval of'the Pinsllas County V�ater and Navigation
Control Authority but it is still urgen� that T have a de�inite expression from
you as to �he position of the t,ity oi' Clear�ater in the case.
I trust tliat you will be able �Go nake prompt reply to this letter.
Sincerely yours,
�s/ E. E, Kirkpatrick
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
Distri.ct Engineer
(Jacksonville y., Florida)
RESQLUTI�N OF THE CLEaRV•IATER BOARD 11F REALTORS:
WHEI3EAS, the CLEAP.KTATER BQARD 0�' REALTORS at a special meetir_g held December 21st,
1955 ior the purpose of discussing the proposed develupmen� nf Island Estates in
the north bay of Clearwater Harbor, da.d resolve that modified Plan 15F of Island
�states does offer such extensive advantages that the community can not afford to
be denied the benefits of this d evelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Island Estates development has been the subject of adverse public
criticism without a sufficient presentation of the community benefits and advantages
to be derived by all of the citizens from th.is development;
NOW 'i'HEREFQRE �E IT RESOLVED, that the Clearwater Board of Realtors does hereby
endorse the proposed development of Island Estates as shown on Plan 15F and approved
by the Planning Board of the Cit,y of Clearwater and does urge the citizens of this
area to consider this project in the ].ight of the szx premisa�s following:
l: THE AREA INVOLVED. The total area of the bay from the mainland to Clearwater
Bea— c�h slan� an�from the Cau�eway north only to the north end of Island
Estates includes li$00 acrea. The filled land of Island Estates will comprise
a total of 271 acres.and wil� amount ta only l�� of tiie bay involved, the
balance remains in water area.
2. EFFECT ON VIEW. The modified Plan 15F for Tsland Estates provides an open,
interesting and in some ways i.mprovod view of the north bay for the fallowing
reasons:
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CITY GOMMISSION ME�TING
March 19, 1956
{Continued)
(a) The modified plan has been set back 3,000 fest from the mainland which
provides over a half mile of view north without restriction �t the east
end of the Causeway.
(b) The islands of Island Estates are to be built in a north to south
� direction with 2$0 foot wide waterways dividing them. '�hese waterways
will extend back an avera�e of alarost a half mile from the outsida of
the present Causeway with an attractive - interesting view of the water-
ways, the homes along the shores, the gardens and Lhe boats docked by
the homese The total width of wat;erways in the plan facing the Causeway
awounts ta 940 feet and in some ways this will be an improved and more
diversified view than now exists.
(c) The unobstructed view from ?sland Estates west to Clearwater Beach
Island will be 1,600 feet,
(d) This produces a total water view from the Causeway on the north side of
5,�00 geet.
(e) The driving distance of water view lost by the completian of Island
Estates will amount to only 32� of the total distance and already the
mangrove areas obstruct 14.� oi this view; therefore the net driving
jaater view last will amount to only an additional 1$� of the total view
involved when crossing the Causeway.
3. THE ECONO�IIC VAI,UE. The ecor.omi.c values involved �n the development of
sland states are so great ti�at every citizen should be aware of them and
realize how much t his means t;o his personal economic standing.
LAND VALUES: - 6$7 Waterfront lots at �$,OOO.00 average value
126 Inside lots at �1�,000.00 average value.
70 Apartment sites at �$,000.00 average value.
15 acre Business district worth �250,000.00
TOZ'AL VALiT� CIF LAND . . . . . . . $�6, $10,-000.00
IMPROVEI�I�T VALUES:
7 Waterfront Hom�s averaging �25,OQ0.00 each
126 Inside Homes averaging �15,000:00 each
70 Apartment h�uses averaging �40,000.00 each
Business Di:strict 3uildings - �2,500,000.00 total
TQTAL VALUE OF IMPROVEMFNTS . �23,365,000.00
FUdiNISHINGS VALUES
� Waterfront homes averaging '7,000.00 each
126 Inside homes averagir_g 4,000:00 each
70 Ap3rtment houses averaging $,000.00 each
TOTAL VALUE OF FURNISHINGS, . . �5,$73a000.00
ECON0�5IC VALUE OF ISLAND ESTATES TO COMMUNITY..e �36,04$,000.00
1�. EFFECT ON RETAIL TRADE. The ability of a development of this type to
attract to a communitp families of financial means strong enough to meet
the restrictions of the calibre of Island Estates has been demonstrated
by the success of other filled subdivisions in the Counby and throughout
the State. An analysis of tne increased revenue to the merchants and business
community should be stressed with a view to the community value of increased
retail trade.
(a) Developing the waterfroi_;� lots will produce 6$� fanilies iox' the
community who wi11 have a minzmum annual income of �p10,000.00; plus 126
families with a minimum annual incame of �p6,000.00 to d evelop the inside
lots; plus 2$0 families with a minimum annuaT income of �S,OOO.00 to
occupy the apartments in Island Estates. This roduces a total increase
annual income to the citizens of �learwater og �9,026,000.00.
(b) If 60� of this income is spent locall it will place in the trade
channels of Clearwater an additional �5,1�16,000.00 per year. Ii; is
estimated that every dollar brought into local trade in a community
will do at least Five BoTlars worth of retail trade before the dollar
finally leaves town. Therefore, the development of Island Estates
sho��ld increasa the retsil trade in Clearwater by $�27,�$3,�Od.00 and
increase the average merchant's business by 75/ over the 1954
Clearwater retail sales figure of �35;377,000.00.
5, EFFECT QN TAXES. Island Estates offers the greatest oppomtunity any Florida
city has had in recent years to absarb the rising cost of Government in�o a
sound tax basis, as follows;
Total cost of land and buildings .. . o,. �3o,a.75,$00.00
��3 Homestead Exemptions--�5,000.00 each ...< �1 �00�0.,00
TAXABI,E GROSS VALUE OF REAL ESTATE 25,"1b0,000.00
TAXABI,E NET vRLUE at 70°fo ASSESMEAfP ... �1f3, 032, 000.00
INCOME FROM TAXES at �$ Mills . . ... �6$t�,156.00 per year.
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CITY COMMCSSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
(Continued)
6. ATTITUDE OF DEVELOPERS. This is one of the most encouraging aspects of
Island Estates. Throughout the negotiata.ons with the City and County the
developers have demonstrated a constant desire to r�ork and plan in the best
public interest, They propose to make all of the street, sewer, seawall and
other pub].ic improvements wi:�hou� cost to the City, lhey have agreed to fill
a Gity Park of at least 16 acres at a cost to them of �35,000.00; �hey have
agreed to install a right••of-way of 120 foot width from the Causeway to the
north �n� of their property at a cost to them oi another �b�,000.00 above
normal street costs; •the'y have cut back their fill 1,600 feet from the eas�
side of their praperty which could have produced lots wprth over a Million
Dollars to them. T�ey have agreed to work out the traffic prob�em to the
satisfaction of tihe Planning Board to provi�e a safe and attractive junction
with The Caussway. In short, they have earnestly sought to merit the support
of the people of Clearwater by providing the outstanding development of the
Florida West Coast.
THEREFORE BE I^1 F'URTHER RESOLVED, �hat the Clearwater Board of Realtars does adapt
this Resolution and urge the citizens of' �learwater to cansider Islands Estates
as a project worthy of whole-hearted acceptance; an opportunity not to be thrown
away because there is no other similar location in the City whi�i� could Fossible
attract t he high type of development of Island Estates.
ADOPTED THIS 21st day of December, 19�5.
Mr. R. G. Whitehead
Cits� czf Clearwater, Fla.
Post Car d March 11 1956
Ar. lington, ( 6 ) 11.a.
Thorough?y agree on your City°s plan on sewerag� of our area, 1920 Harding St-.
Was visiting in Decem}aer. Plan on moving down in a year or so. Our City is
progrzssing & wiLh high prestidge north. I am a U.S. NaYy, Retired, person and
anticipate being a citizen.of Clearwa'ter, Fla.
/s/ John �. & Helen Torian
Mr. R. H. Whiteh�ad - City Clerk
Clearwater, 'la.
Aear Sir s
March 15, 19�6
In answer io your notice about placing sanitary sewer system in Marymont
subdivisiun - I hereby �lace my objections to sama.
The cost of this project is too uncertain (I have made e�ery possible inquiry)
and i feel it is unfair for the Citp to take action at this time, until all
residents are fully informed.
Having besn a resident at 1905 McKinley St., i�larymont, for twenty-three years,
and have had absolutely no trouble with my septic t ank, and know of no unsanitarp
conditions caused from septic tariks ir„ this location - therefore feel I am well
qualified to register objeci;ions.
(Mrs. Fred G. Rogers
1905 McKinley St.
Clearwater, Fla.)
Mr. R. G. Whitehead, �ity Glerk
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sir:
Yours truly,
�s� Jane G. Rogers
March 1�, 1956
In answer to your notice about placing sanitary sewer system in Marymont
subdivision, I wish to place my objection to samo.
A'Iy wife Adelia G. and I own five lots zn �Iarymont, Our home is lacated on
lot 1$, B1ock 2Q. We have lived here (20) twenty years and ha�re ha d no trouble
whatsoever with our septic tank. To my knowledge, I�:now of no unsanitary condi�-
tions caused by s eptic tanks in our sect ion.
I also feeT that the City should give a more definite price of the cost of
this proposed plan before it takes any action.
Yours truly,
/s/ L. A. Reinhard
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CITY COMMISSION MEETIHG
March 19, 1956
PETITION
TO TE3E CIZ"1 CONI��IISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER:
We, the undersigned property cawners, address you as follotrls:
WHEREAS, we, in the o1d R'Iarymont section of the City of Clearwater, where �here
is a proposed sewerage plan, which is to be disposed of �he 19th of Marchr and
WHEREAS, we, the propert;� owners, are perfectly satisfied with the present septic
tanit conditions, and
WHEREAS, as taxgayers and property owners, we do hereby protest this proposal
due to the axcessive costs,
THEREFORE, do request that the said proposal and plan for sewerage disposal be
nullified at this time in the old Marymont section.
Signed by thirty persons.
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C. �Iiddleton, City Manager
From: Oliver H. Anderson, SecTp. Zoning Board
Subject: Requesi of Thomas A. �olden Jr.
It is the Zonir�g Board's recommendation th�t the requesi of Tho�s A. Golden Jr.
for a setback af 15' instead of t�Z� 25T on Lot 10 and Part of Lot 11, Block E,
Keystone Manor, located at the corner �f Keystone Drive and Laura Street be
approved under the Aar�ship provisions of the Zoning (3rdinanca.
Attached hereto is original letter of request and survey of lot s.
3-$-56
Mr. Oliver H. Anderson, Secty.
� Clearwater Zoning Board
City Hall.,
Clearwater, �'la.
Re: Thomas A. Golden J��.
Lot #10 and part of #11
Block E.
Keystone Manor Sub.
Clearwater, F1a.
Mr. Golden is anxious to srect a 3£ed Room, 2 Bath, 2 car garage structure on
the above lot. It will be CBS contruction, with Concrete Tile roof.
This subdivision was platted in 1925 wi�h circular streets, and corner lots pie
shapede Curbs were put in, in 1925 squared. Due to this condition, Mr. Golden
requests the Zoning Board to approve a front se� back of 15 feQt, instead of the
usual 25, as his structure will not fit on the lot with the established set back,
and if the 2� foot set back if forced, hi� home would be located deep in the lot.
On the basis of the 15 foot set-back, the home wi21 be in line with other structures
located in tihis vicinityy and will noi detract from the neighborhood. If this was
approved, there will. oe 99.1� feet irnm the front wall to th.e curb at the center of
the lot, plus 60 feet on the west side from �he street to tYse west side property
linz, ar.d 40 feet on the south side, to the property line.
Respective eng3neering attached.
Yours truly,
/s/ J. M. Skelding
Jack Skeldking
3:; 9/56
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Fram: Oliver H. Anderson. Sec'y. Zoning �oard
Subject: Request of D. E. Ftodgsr & Elma F. Rodger
It is the Zoning Board�s recommendation that the application of Mr. D. E. Rodger
for ths construction of a doctor�s offi�e, zn accordance wzth the plans as submitted
to the Board be allowed as a non-conforming use on this property, provided the
archway shown on the plans to the north of the proposed building be deleted, for
the reason that the building as set forth zn the plans wi11 not be a detriment to
the area, and tne property ownars most vitally effected hawe indicated that they
have no objection to this constructian.
Attached hereto is original letter with letters from v arious property owners.
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CITY COMI�IISSIQN MEETING
I�larch 19, I956
Glearwater, Florida
Febr��ary 27, 1955
Clearwater Zonin� �oard
Pinellas County �ourthouse
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Mrs. Rodger and I have recently purchas�d from Mr, L. H. Rei� a_tract of land
locatad west of Druid Koad and north o£ Jeffords Street here in Glearwater. This
propert>y- has 90,69 foot frontage on Druid Road, and is 225 feet in depth. It is
immediately adjacent on the south t o the home owned by Mr. Carroll Reece.
At the present time this property is zoned R-t� which, as I un�erstand it, would
permit the erection of a single dwelling, multiple units, apartment building,
motor court or poctox�Ts Clinic,
�Ne would like permission to erect a Doctor�s office for our son-in-law, Dr. B. M.
Weible, and ane otiher doctor. We are submitting hereyiith detailed plans and
specifica�ions, includ�.ng a drawing of the building.
You wi11 note from the plot plan that ample space is being rsserved for off-street
parking, and it is Uelieved that the buil;ling will be in keepin' with the generai.
neighborhoad.
Tr7e have shown these plans, and the drawing, to the owners of adjacent property,
and we are at-taching hereto written cons ent signed by Carroll Reece, Co�nander
Smith, Mr. Reed, A1 Rc� ero, and Mr. Jacobson, on behalf of tdortan Plant Hospital.
It is respectfully requested that permission be granted us to e rect the propoaed
doctor's office.
Yours respectfullp,
/s/ D. E. Rodger
�s/ Nlrs. D. E, xodger
DER/ab
ADDEPdDUM TO
A7enda - City Gommission T�eeting of March 19, 1956
Re-convenino March 2�, 1956 at 1:30 P.M.
l. Approval of work order for Little League.
2. Hollingsworth Estates Plat.
3. Fetition with reference to opening Ken�aood Avenue.
1�. �mployment of ArcY�iitect for addition to City Hall.
5, Resolution authorizing Intervention for Federal Power Commission Hearing on
Natural Gas.
Feb. 24, 1956
City Zonino Board
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Sirs:
As I am the owner of �he loL 4 blk. �, Pinecrest Sub. located at $04 Penna.
Ave., I am requesting that you re�aone this block as a. businass district� Wher_
I oought this lot and bu?lt my shop and office this was business property and since,
without my knowledge, has been designated as residential prop�rty.
I have bargained for and made a down payment on t�e lot beside me at $06
Fenna. Ave., and have agread to pay seven thousand dollars (��000.00) for it,
thinking I could build an office on the front of it. This property is not worth
this price to me as resid$ntial property and I da not wish to lose the down payinent
of �p�50.00. I also need to expand very badly as my business is out;�rowing my lot.
tlease oive this request your very kindest consideration as I need this lot
very bably for business purposes and I do not believe there will b� �.iy nbjection
as John Moore operates his business from his garage at 915 Nicholson St. and
Mills Nursery is at 900 Penna. ave. And all the property accross ihe street is
business district now, as you may see by the enc]:osed map.
Very trul�r yours,
�s� T. a. 1�icGee
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CITX COMNIISSI�N MEETZNG
March 19, 195�
3/9/56
To; Mr. F. C. Middleton, �ity Manager
From: Olivei H, Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Request oi T. A. McGee (McGee Electric)
It is recommended by the Zoning Board that this request be put in the Referenduan
Fi1e, an� also that it be recommen�ed for BUSINESS.
March 6, 195b
Clearwater Zoning Board
City of C1.earwater
Clearwatar, Florida
Gentlemen:
We wish to construct an 1$ hole Golf Course of the Par 3 type and, a Gol£ Drivin
Range, on the property outlined in the attached map, designated Tract #l� Tract �2
and Tract �3, compr�sing approximately 37z acres.
The Go1f Cours� wilZ be placed on Tract �1 and 2'ract �2, on a land area of about
27� acres.
Tract �1 is already zoned BUSINESS.
Tract �2 is presently zoned R-1. Under the Hardship clause of the Zoning Act we
wish to request use of thzs land for the Golf Couxse. V7e believe ihat use for a
Go1f Course is acivally more restrictive than R-1 usage aad will not be offensive
to any c�ther R-1 areas which might adjoin this property.
Tract �3 already zonad BUSINESS wilY be used for the Driving Rangee
This proposed Golf Course will be operated ONL1' in daylighi; hours...,thare wilT be
NO LIGHTS for night play.
The clubhouse and parking area will be located on Court Street near Stevenson
Creek, on �ract #1 already zoned BUSiNESS.
This proposed Golf Course will be beautifulTy landscaFed which will unquestionabTy
make it a°garden spot" in the City of Ciearwater, worthy of everyones admiration.
The proposed Golf Course r�ill be similar to the TWIN 3ROOKS Golf Course located
a� 3$OC Lakeview Avenue (22nd Ave. So.) St. Petersburg. Anyone concerned about
the appearance etc. of �he proposed Golf Course can be enlighteneti on the subject
by a visit to TWIN BROOKS Golf Course.
Respec�fully
�s� Carl E. Koch
(600 Court SL-*-eet)
3/9/5'G
'Po; Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
From: Oliver H. I�ndsrson, S'ec'y. Zonin Board
Subject: Request of Florida Acres, Inc. �GOLF COURSE)
Tt is recommendea by the Zoning Board that we approve the request nf Florida
Acres, Inc, for lract �2 to be used for a Golf Course.
Aztached hereto is original let�er with aoning map.
Hon. Herbert M. Bro�n, Mayor, and
City Commissio.ners, �ity of Clearwater,
Glearsaater, Floxida.
Re: Industrial Development
March 13, 1956
Dear Sirs:
At the Uiarch eighth meeting of your Industrial Gommi�tee, a motican was adopted to
present to the commission the need for two basic requirements ior the succ�ssful
continuation of the project.
The first requirement is for land. At present the committee finds itself handi-
capped,in compe�ing for industry by the lack of land of indust.rial nature at a
reasonable price. We are competing with other cities in the county and state which
are offering or acquiring sizable industrral districts whzle we must deal with
private owners ir. competition with dubdivision prices.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Mar.cr 19, 1956
(Continued)
We need as quickly as possible an industrial park with i_�proved streets, water,
draina�,e and qL-her utilities. It shauld be as much over a handred acres in size
as is ob�;ainable at a reasonable cost. We expect to sell it for a price that will
return the city�� investment. It need not be entirely improved at t.he beginning
but must be sufi'i�;iently develaped that plants can be o£fered improved sites as
they come to town.
The second need is for an indlistrial Director with a strong bacic�round of
industrial Pxperienca at the maz�agement leuel, pZus promotion experience and
eni�husiasm. A�, present we are competing as part time amateurs in a highly pro-
fessional full time business, [�Te feel that the committee should be provided with
an annual budoec of �12,000.00 a year to hire a proper da.rector, provide him with
a secretary and traveling expenses.
The committee makes these recommendations to the commission as comparable with the
efforts of the communities w�th whom we�;;tre �ompeting.
Yours very tru?y,
�s� Zewis H. Homer
LHH:fm Ghairman
cc • Toimny Strong
cc : J. N. Bohannon
cc: Cleveland Insco
cc: Sam F�oberts
cc: Francis i�iddleton
March 6, 1g�6
Honorable Herbert N. Brown, Mayor
Glearwater
Honorat�le Sir :
Since being appointed on January 19Lh, this Gommit�ee has made a rather
extensive survey of Cl�arwater to ascertain wnai; acceptabla sites might be available
£or a new fire station in Lhe sectiqr. east of the Atlantic Coast Lirie and Seaboard
railroad tracks.
As a result of this investigation, the Committee respectfully recommends that
the City Cornmission give earnest considPration to the following location:
The s�uth,vest corner of Gulf-to�Bay 3�oulevard and the dead-end street which
extsnds southw2rd from Gulf-to-Bay to the sewage disposal plant.
This location appears to have several important advantages:
1) The rapid jrowth of the city toward the east, the northeast, and the
southeast surely indicates the advisability of locatin� �he station we11
out on the east side. 'I"he center of population is rapidly moving in
chat direction.
2) Tkais site, which is part of the land owned by the Board of Public
Instruction, could perhaps be acquired by the City without additional
burden to the taxpayers.
3) This general area is alreadp dedicated to civic services -- the High
School, the Stadium, and the sewage disposal plant. A fire station
would n�t be inappropriate.
�.y The area is non-residential. Except for thz School 1and, the nearby
frontages on Gulf-to-B�y are zoned for business.
5) Quick access to the High School and the Skycrest Elementar5� School in
case of £ire in �hese sc:hools is an extremelp important consideratian.
6) Quick access to the future industrial cen�er is important.
7) Opinion amnng fire-protection authorities seems to favor a corner
location on a main thoroughfare, so that equipment may leave in iour
directions. `S'he site recommended would provide exit in three directions,
and readp exit southward could be attazned by extending t he dead-end
road through to Druid Road, a distance of some 500 feet.
$) Considering the rapid �;rowth of the city, it would seem that any location
farLher west would n�t be as advanzageous as the si�e recommended.
In fact, a site still farther east - perhap� as far east as Belcher Road
might be even better. However, such sites on Gulf-to-Bay are invariably
privately-owned and very expensive.
We offer the aforementioned recommendation in a sincere spirit of co-operation,
�nd in an endeavor to remove a�+road-block" that has heretofore delayed the fire
station. We hope that the City Commission wi.11 give it earnest and favorable
consideration.
t�espectfully submitted,
CREST LAKE PP_RK GOI�+�ITTEE
/s/ Julian E. Staric
Chairma.n
CITY CONIMISSION ME�TING
March 19, 1956
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. �. Middleton, ci�y Manager
From; �liver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Su�ject: Higriland Pines 7th Addition
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that the ��ning on the Highland Pines
Seventh Addn. be R-1.
Attached hereto is the plat.
3/9/56
To: Mr. F.'�. Middleton, City Manager
From: Oliver H. Anderson, Secty. Zoning Board
Subject: Request of W. J. Lineberger (Gas Station)
It is the Zoning �oard's recommendation that we disapprove the request of W. J.
Lineberger for ltE.l�.O square foot of siUns as the Si�n Ord�nance only permits 300
souare feet, and also �he south side creat es a traffic hazard on �hesnut Street.
Attached hereto is application with plan.
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C. Middleton, Cxty Manager
From: Oliv�r H. Anderson, Se�'y Zoning $oard
Subject: Sign for Chestr.ut & Lee (Curtis & Gross Contractors)
It is tne Zoning Board's recommendation that the application for a sign :n�de by
Chesnut and Lee be granted for � period not to exceed one year from the appre�val
thereof ,
Attached hereto is application and sketch.
To: Mr. �'. �. Middleton, City Manag�r 3/9/5b
From: Oliver H. Anderson, Becty. Zoning �oard
Subject: �equest c+f James L. Jones (Zoning Change)
It i� recommendec� that this request be held out for the referendum file, and it is
sugg�sted Lhat the Zoning Doard mee� witn the Planning Board to re-zone Hibiscus
Gardens Subdivision.
Attached hereto is letter of request.
0£fice of Building InspecLor
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
2 February 195�i
ATT : RZr . Ander son
RE; Change in Zoning
Gentlemen:
It is requested that the zoning on the following dzscribed piece of property
be changed fro� the present R-2, to R-!�:
Zot 12, Block H, Hibiscus Gardens, Plat Book ll�, Page 55 to 59•
This change in zoning is requested in order that a two story, �. unit aparLment
ho�ay with provision for off street ;parkino, may be built.
Yours very �trul�r,
�s/ James L. Jones
JLJfeth 250o Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
March 12, 1q56
To: City Nanager
From: Planning Board
Subject: Rogers-Jackson Tract
Pursuant to the instructions contained in t;he minutes of the special mee�ing
of the City Goimni.ssion held Feb�uary 27, 1956, members of the higkiway and traf£ic
committee of the Planning Board met with Commissioners Bohannon and Robsrts of the
City Corn�nission March 3, 1956, to discuss the proposed development and ann�xation
of Lhe Roger,s-Jackson Tract and the f�llowing is a resurne of the decisions reached
at this con£erence.
(Continued)
CITY C�''QP�SSION MEETING
March 19, 1956
(Gontinued)
A replat of the area prepared by Nir. Harries was submitted to the twa
Commissioners i'or th�ir opinions, to show how this proposed subdivision could
con%rm reasonably with "M R 1". It was the consensus of the conference that the
developers be requested to conform to "M R 1��, pas�ticularly in regard to the
diagonal highway, the required widths of dedication for Sunset Point Road and
H�ghland Av�nue, and the requirement for a�inimum ha].f street dedieation on the
west side of the area, the later, being necessary due to the half street dedication
in a subdivision on the west side of this property.
At a meeting of �he Planning �oard held March 1, 1956 the `�oard had approved
annexation of the tract subject to compli�nce w ith the requirements of the Planning
BoardTs highway plan "M R 1" and Ordinanae 632.
i'he matter of subdividers makir_g provision �'or only half street dedications
in unsubdivided araas was discussed with the Commissioners and it �eas the consensus
of the conf'erence that suah action by subdividers is contrary co Ordinance 632
unless legal agreements ha-ve been reached with abutting land awners for such
dedications.
Hon. Herbert M. Brovm
Cit,y Comm.
Gentlemen:
Your Gity Attorney has requestzd an easement of ten (10) feet on iots 12, 13,
14 and 10 ft, of the eas� 7.'7 feet of lot 15, south side of said lots.
I� 'ieu of the easement I would like to request consideration by you of laying
a pipe �.. the proper size in ditch running throu�h my property, together with
catch basins at street intersections.
The pipes to be run alnng lot lines t� be surveyed by your engineers.
I respectfully request that said ditch be covered and maintained by Lhe City.
I will grant 1� ft. easement for this purpose.
I would like to call to your attention iha1; Druid Road is paved on the north
side of center of rioht of way. ^lhis ea sement will deprive me of the south 10
feet of the corner lot (12) which is zoned for business, making it 40 ft. It will
also make the o�her 1ots, 13, 11� and 15, 92 ft. instead of 102 ft.
Sincerely yours,
�s� Paul R. Agne�
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Upper Pinellas County Hegional Planning Commission lias been
estab1is21ed for the purpose of correlation of physical improvements of coirnnon
intierests to the upper Pinellas �ounty conanunity, and
P?'dEREAS, this is a vital and necessary matter az�d imp6rtant to the citizens
and City of Clearwa�ter, r�lorida.
I�IOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEll by the �ity Cacrmiis sion of the City of Clearwater,
in session duly and regularly assembled as follo�s:
That the City Commission of the City of .Clearwater hereby confirms and ratifies
the Charter of the Upper Pinellas Gountp Regional Planning Cor�nission, and the Ci�y
Clerk is hereby instructed �:o trans�it a copy of this Resolution to the Office oi
the Upper Pinellas County Regional Plarining Cotrmtission in Clearwater, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March, A. D. �.95b.
,/s� Herbert M. Brot,�n
Mayor-Commissicner
Attest:
/s� H. G. Whitehead
Gity Auditor and �lexk
RESOLUTIr�J�N
WHEREAS, the City Cammission of the City of Clearwater passed a Resolution
on Sepiember 19, 1955, regarding P1an No. 15C of Island Estates for the iilling of
certain submerged lands in �learwater Harbor; and
4VHEREAS, another Resolution regarding Lhe same subject was p�ssed by the City
Commission of L•he City of Cl�arwatAr on March 5, 1956; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, by letter dated i�iarch 14, 1956, the District Engineer of
the Corps of Engineers, U. S, A;my, has requested clarification of the position
of the City Commission of the City of Clearwater;
r
/��
CITY CO�yIMISSTON MEETING
March 19, 1456
(Continued)
NOW, `YHEREFOR$, BE IT RES�LVr�D by �he City �ommission of the Ci.ty of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows;
1. That the City �ommission of the City o£ Clearwater, Florida, disapproves
Plan No. 1$F cf Island Estatas in its present form because of the effec� of the
three easterly islznds �hereof on fishing, bo�ting, and t;he natural beauty� af
Clearwater Harbor.
2. That this Resolution supersedes all prior Resolutions of the C'ity
Commission o�' the City of Glearwater regarding the plans of Island Fstates.
PkSSED AND ADOPTED this 19�h d�y of March, A. D. 19$5,
�s� Herbert M. Brown
P�iAYOR-CDMMIS SI ONE R
ATTEST:
�s� R. G. Whitehead
CITY �UDITOR AND CLERK
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Houston Texas Gas and Oil �orporation has filed an application before
the Federal Power Co�amission in vocket No. G-9z6z for a aerti�icate of public
convsnience and necessity authorizing the construction and operation of a natural
gas transmission pipeline system for the transportatior. of natural gas and the s«le
and delivery thEreof in the State of Florida, and
4'JHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, is located on the r ouLe of the
proposed pipeline af Houstan Texas Gas and Oil Corporation and is groposed to be
served from i�s facilities, and
WHEHEAS, the City �ias retained the engineering firm of Reynolds, Smith and
Hills of' Jacksonville, lorida, to make an engineerino and economic feasibility
survey of a proXosed local gas distribution system to be used for the receipt,
distribution and sale of natural �as b}� the City to customers in the City and its
environs, and '
°�7HER�AS, said er��ineerino and economic feasibility report has been completed
and subraitted to the City Commission of Lhe C�ty, and said report indicates that
the distribution .facilitizs necessary tio make natural �as available to th� consumin�
publ�c in the Cii;y and its environs can be constructed, operated and maint�ined by
Lk�e Cit3� in a manner which zs economically feasible and such project can be
financed, and
�vHEREAS, the Cit}> of Clearwater is desirous of �ivino its full suppor� to the
proposed project of Houston Texas Gas and Oil Corporation to the er_d that natural
7�s may be introduced and made available as so�n as possible to the con�uming
public in ihe area to be served by the aforesaid loaal distribution faciliL-ies.
NOW, i'HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City �ommissicn of the City of Clearwater,
Flarida, in session dul;T and reganlarly assembled as follows:
1. That the said engineerira and economic feasibility report of Reynolds,
Smith and Hi1ls be approved and its use in proceedings before-�he Federal Power
Cor.imissian be authorized.
2. Trat the ap�,ropriate officials of ihe �ity of Glearwater be and they �re
hereby authorized to execute far and on behalf o£ the City, a Resale Service
Agreement with Houstor_ TPxas Gas and Qil �orpo.ration for the purch�se of the
requisite volumes of natural �as for resale by ihe City in �he aiorementioned local
distribution system.
3. That the City oi �learwater b5* and throu�h its City Attorney and such
o�her counsel as m3y be employed for such purpose with �he consent and approval
o.f the Gity �'ommission, immediately prepare and file with the Federal Power
Gommission, on behalf of the City of Clearwater, a petitien for Leave to Interv�ne
in Docket No. G-9262, In �he i�Ratter of Houston Texas Gas and Oil �orporatior.,
an.d any oiher proceedin� now or herea�'ter to be consolidated therewith.
4. 1'hat said City Attorney, other counsel� and other official representatives
of the City of Clearwater, be �nd they are hereby authorized, for and on behal£
ai the City of Clearwater, to participate fully in �h� aforesaid proceeding in
Docket No. G-9262 in support of the application of Houston Texas Gas and Ozl
CQrporatiion and in �he interest of achieJing tne issuance b� the Federal Power
Commis sion of requisite certificates of public canvenience and necessity i;o
authorize constructior. a.nd operation of the facilities necessary to render natural
gas sexvice to the City for resale to ultimate consumers in the City and ita environs.
FASSEU AI��7 ADOPTED this 26th day of March, A. D, i956.
�s/ Herbert P4. Brown
MAYOR-COMMISSIONF.,R
A1TE5T :
�s� R. G. uJhitehead
CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK
CSTY COMNtISSION MEETING
March 19, 1g56
Hor.orable Ci�,y �ommiysi.oners
Cloarvaater, rlarida
Gent-lemen:
PQar. 9, 195b
As "1'r��stees of the City of Clearwater �mployees1 Pension N'und, yov. are hereby
notifiecl �hat James E. Varnum, a Patrolman in the Police Department, has been duly
examined by a local physician and desi�nated by him as a"First Class" risk.
The above employee began his s�rvice with the City on Sept. l, 1955• He is
under L�5 years of age (borz; Sept. 2, 1924) and meets the requirements �f our
Civil Service, It is hereby recommended by the Advisory �om.mittee that he be
accepted int,o membership.
Honorable City Cammissior.ers
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
Very truly yaurs,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund,
�s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
�s� Helen Peters
�s/ Dick Nelson
Mar, ll;, 1956
As 'lrustees of the City of Clearvaater Employees� Pension Fur.d; you are hereby
notified that, Carl Dennis Yarbrough, a laborer in the PaintIshap in th� Police
Dept, has been duly examined by a local physician and desigrtated �y� him as a
nFirst Class'� risk.
The above employee began his service with Lhe City on Sept. 12, 1955. He is
under 45 years of aoe (born Jan. 13, 1935) and meets tihe requirements of our Civil
Service. It is hereb3* recommended bf the Advis�ry �ommittee that he be aecepted
into membership.
Honorable City Commissioners
Clearwater, rlorida
Gentlernen:
Very truly yours,
Advisory Committee of The Employees' Pension Fund
/s/ Pau� Kane, Chairmar_
�s� He1en Peters
�s/ Dick Nelson
Ntar. 9, 1956
As Trustees of the City of �learwater �mployees' Pension Fund, you 2re herEby
notified thaL P�.aN�:H. Erwin, a laborer in the Public Servzce Depa.rtment, has been
duly examined by a local physician and desi�nated by him as a"First Class" risk.
TY!e above �mployee began his service with the City on .Aug. 16, 1955• He is
under 45 years of age (born Jan. 16, 1925) and meets the requirements of our Civil
Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory �ommittee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very truly yours,
Advisory �ommittee of The �mployees' Pension Fund.
/s� Pau? Kane, Chairman
�s� He1en Peters
�s/ Dick i�elson
' �+Iarch 11�, 1956
Honorahle City Commissioneis
Clearwater, rlorida
Gentlemen:
As 'Prustees of the City of Clear�,=ater Empl�ye�s' Pension Fund, you are hereby
notified r,hat Stanford N. Detert, Engineering Aid I, in the Engineering Department,
has been duly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a"First
Class risk.
'I'he above employee beoan his service with the City on Sept. 6, 1955• He is
under �.5 years ai age (born ivlar. 30, 192�) and meets the requiremen�s of our Civil
Service. It is herebg recommended by Lhe AdJisory Committee that he be accepted
into membership.
Very truly yoiirs,
Advisor}� Committee of The Employeest Pension Fund
/s/ Paul Kane, Chairman
%s� Helen Peters
/s� Dick Nelsan
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Seetio� 3. PiiJ°�t�Ii�P�IRTG r��I3 ��G�i3P2�iTTi�tan At the t3ine o� furna.shirc�
such iz�fora�atipn a� re�uir�si hy th� preceding S8Gt10Yls 98�.(1 p�rson shali ke
ghotograghed aa�si �iugerp��nt�d bp the Chie� of F�o1$cer �nd said pha�o,�,�ay�h and
�3:nger�rints slzall be r�ade a part o£ t�e permaner�t recards o£ C}�e Fo1�.cs.
�3epartm��c af i�e Ci�p o% Clea±-�at�r.
Sectian k• �H��3�E �?�` ��ID�;SSo �n the ever►t that �r►y person hereist spec3.�3�d
as req�.red.to register, shall cmanga his p.lace o�' X`88�Lt��Y1G�' atopPin� PZ�tce sar
iivin; c�uaz�ters ta an�r s�ec� or d��eaant place with�.n �CYae �it�t atiaer th€3n �hs p7.�ce
Iast reported tc� the Ghief oP �'€slica� irt suctn x: s�orx herei� prt�v�ded .for, �uch
persan shall, �ait�ain �hentq-S'our (..'lr� ha�ar� af�er removin� himse3.� from the place
e� abad� fir�t �iv�a, notify tl�e �hieF m� �o3:�.c�, ar� � written an� s�.gieii stat�m��.�
A� BiICYi G�1c3YIg� 4F adciress, �ud shal]. £u�n�.sh ia such �ari.tten statemen� lzis ne�
�dc�r�ss, �.nd each an� ther�o�«
�eG�G3.e�n �. I��LS� Ai3Di��S OR I�IST�4�IBd€': 3I��73i�l4120PY. It �shall bm unla��a'ul
for any Ferson rc�quired by a�y provi.sion of this aa^�ic�a to £urn�sh 3n �u.ch repc�rt
aa�g ia3:se ar fia�Cxtious addre�s or any addr�,ss ot��r �han � true asic3re�� or
intendec� �ddras�, or to s''urnish �.n saak,ing anp st�ch repol*t an�t false, t�.�atrue car.
mis�eac43.n� 2nforma�ion pr s�at�ment r�l�t;i�� to any inf'armation rsqu�.red bp �;he
pa�sr5.s3.oAs oY t3�is urdar��nae.
S�cGaarc ba �'AT.LiT�L T� �t�iPL7C. it ahall 'oe ianiawf'ul fc� any person required
by any provi�i4n o� �hia ord3.nance to %tar�i3h a�y r��ort or to £ux�x�isia �ng srach
iniormat �.on, Pl�o�o�r�ph Qr ii.�,�ex�prin�s, to i'aa.�, ne�iect o� re�use ta ro�d�� or
furu�.sh th� . ame �ri�}�3.n the t�u�e �Srescr5.bed in this ordi���ce„
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aect3.�n� 7. 23C?'� 4PT�T,IG;�BL� 'rE� P�RT3�i�L�l� FF�t�S.� 2io�hing •�sz �h�s� ordi�a�c�
�ha11 b4 dec�med or ccastru�d to apply �o any person vah� �,� or s�].i, h�ve �eceived
a psrc3on �or ea�ti �ti�h cr�sue whereaf lae sY�a.�.�, k�v�z bgen conv3�ted.
S�a'�ion $. P�: r:Ri�A`�If�d� t1R P�ACE ���1�.� ��� agF"E2'Y. It is h�reby deciareci
by tths C�.ty �ommissian o� the City of �lear�rate�, �"ior3.da, �cha� by saason of �I�e
fnc�G tha� m�.r:y af' �he a�imes herei.n enumera�ed ttr� oi �r$a� dan�er ta �his
cormttunitg �nd hava besn atid are hea.ng cQ�S.tte�� by habiL-u$1 and d�igeresus crimiiaa].s
travc�iiug �ram placa tra pZa:ce tk�roughaut the Uttite� �Lates and the S�ate of �'7.or�da,
and bec�tase th�re i� no meaus c�har•eby ti►Q peac� of�i�ers o� �Yfe City suag be
ap�r3zed of the ��ivai in.to ��� Ci�y or the pr�sence i�n �he Ci�y o� such crim3:nal.s
ian.�31. �iG�r a a�istes �ha1�. h�va been co�ni'�ted h;� the�c, and �eaause the tuldiscl�os�d
gresenae of such cr9.mina2s �ni:'�hia the CiGy w�.11 coms�i.�ute a serious mena�e to
LhQ $afet� ar�d we�.€'€'Rre of the cit�.aa�as o.f �h$ C:Lty, i�G is the intent3.on of' t2�s
Commissioa, �hrovt�h �iae pa7::ice gos�ers af' t�aa Gitg t4 praserve b� this orr��nance
tl�e ptxb3.ic peaca, weliare and safoGy of i�s ai.tizens.
5action 9• RE;P��I,. A11 r�rc��:n�nees a� par�s ni �rdinan�es in �nnf23.ct horet�ith
a:� inconsi�ter�t r�a.t� the provisio� of �his Qrd�.naae� az°e hereby xeg�al�d �a t�
extent ss� �heir conf�i.ct.
Ssc�ion li�n �b.puYd, any section, pa�a,;rapix, s�n�ence, ghras�, ciause or o�Fa:er
par� ar pro�;.i�%sa o� this �rdinaFace bc decl�r�d bg ang Cour� Co b� invalid, ths
�ane shal�. r�ot afi`�ct t�e ��al.�dity o� ti�e 4rei3.r�a�ce �.9 �. W�ifl�E' Qr any part �1aa��ts�,
other thr�x� L2ze �;�xt decl�ed ta be inva].id.
Section t3,. t�r�y person violatiaig ang provi��on of �his orelin�ztce upa�a con=
vf�ticsn therea� s.ks�1� be �ub�ec� ta a�"i�e xaa� to excee�C �e i3undse�. Ilollars
��100. 6Q � ar 3.�prisoazment ,�or a per3.od npt tQ e�cead �hirtp i 30 } d�= s, or 'bot.ta n i�
th� discretion of the J;;�;e of ti�e L�fzrr�cipal. Gotar�. �ach c��y a vi�i�tiar� o.� �,�3,�
ordinance continues af��r eanvictiori 1�ereoP shall cc�ns�3.ttz�e a separa�e o.c^.�anss.
�ect3.or� I2. '�his �?rciinance sb�3.l h��ome ��f�cti�e ��r;mesl3.ately upo�. its
ps,ssage.
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