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07/22/1968 /5:, CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 22, 1968 , The City Commission of the City of Clearwate~ met in special sBssion at the City,Hall, Monday, July 22, 1968, at 1~30 P.M., \-lith the following members presen't: H. Everett Hougen Donald S. williams Brooks Carter Donald Carlson Mayor-Commissioner Commi suioner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Cal Blackstono, Jr. Also present Were: Merrett R. Stierheim Herbert M. Brown Max Battle Asst. Chief Wallace Mackey Commissioner Ci ty Manap,or City Attorney City tngineer Representing Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order and announced public hearinRs on zoning chanp,9S inclUding continuation of Island Estatos zoning item, plus a discussion of Clearwator Transit Company schedule chan~ea. The invocation was given by the City Attorney. At the request of the Mayor, it was agreed to deviate from the agenda and hear ITEM #3. ITEM #3 - request of Robert C. Buckner, et 0.1, for the following described property to be changed from R-lE (single family) to PUD-R (planned unit development- residential) zoninp,: Begin at the intersection of North lin~, of Govt. Lot 2 and East right-of-way line of Bayshore Blvd., Section 10-29-16, run East 767.12 ft., South 499.12 It., Southeasterly 1153t78 It., West 2283.87 ft. to East right-of-way line of Bayshore Blvd., thence Northeasterly along said East right-of-way line to P.O.B. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. M~s. William Daniel spoke in objection to apartments and presented a letter of objection from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hendrix, Jr. Commissioner Williams moved that ITEM #3 request of Robert C. Buckner, at a1, for PUD-R zoning be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. ITEM #1 - request of llomer & Virginia Lehr, for Lots 13 and 14, Highland Hill Sub. to be changed from R-IE (single family) to PRS (professional and related services) zoning. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended disapproval of this request. Mr. Stephen D. Hughes, representing the owner spoke in favor. Mr. John F. McCarthy, Hr. Dominic Scalise and Mr. Geo. Constantinides spoke in objection. The City Clerk had a petition \-lith 36 signatures in opposition. Commissioner Cat'ter moved that the request of Mr. and Mrs. Lehr for PRS (professional & related services) for Lots 13 and 14, Highland Hill Sub. be denied. l1otion was seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried unanimously. ITEM #2 - request of Hilda P. Johnson, for Lot 7 less 11 ft. M.O.L. triangle in Southwest (SW) corner and West 24 ft. of Lot a, Block 4, CaYlor's Sub. of S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SW llll, Section 15-29-15 to be changed from R-4 (multi-family) to PRS (professional & related services) zoninp,. The Planning & Zoning Board recom- mended approval. Mr. Leon Whitehurst, Jr. represented the owner. 11r. J. W. Campbell, Hazel Hinde and Mr. Clifton Moore spoke in objection. The City Clerk reported receipt of two letters in opposition, and one in favor. Commissioner Carlson moved that the request be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to include this in an amendment to th~ zoning ordinance to be brought back to this Commission as soon da possible. Hotion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. The Mayor asked to deviate from the agenda and hear the request of Island Estates, continued from July 15, 1968. Request of North Bay Co. to establish B (business) zoning and Fire District *1 classification for the following described property: From the Northeast corner of Lot 3, Block C, Unit 5 I~land Estates of Clearwater run Northerly 280 ft. fo~ a P.O.B. cont~nue Northerly GOD ft. along West right of way line of Island Way, thence Westerly along South line of Dory Passage 315 ft., thence Southerly along East line of Larboard Way andlor Larboard Way extended 747.80 ft., thence Easterly 155 ft., Northerly 192.77 ft., Easterly 160 ft. to P.O.B. Mr. Charles Barber, attorney representing the North Bay Co. stated that the sURgested PUD-C zoning would not be acceptable and presented a petition with 53 signatures in favor. Mr. Lloyd Phill;ips representing a Mr. Fedr.lsh, the prospective purchaser of the larger tract, stated that at the moment they had no definite plans for the property but requested B (business) zoning. Mr. W. Skinner reported that Mr. Fedash has con1:racted for the purchase of 3 residential lots and intends to live on Island Estates. Mr. W. C. Alabeck representing the Island Estates Civic Association rapor-ted that the association approved B (business) zoning. Hr. Louis scimens \' and Mrs. Fred W. Holder representing herself and Captain and Mrs. Black, spoke in , objection. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended B (business) zoning. ' ':'::'" u': . , , CommissioneX' \~illiams moved that the request of the North Bay Company for B ' ~:\_,~::':,'.',','.':,::J~':::,::~,~,;,:.,,\:;,',.,',''.',:,',',',':.,.,,'.:, (business) zoning for a portion of Island Estates be approved and the City Attorney ^,~'_ . be instructed to include this in an amendment to the zoning ordinance.to be brought ~;', ~~(,", t, ", ,'. '.' " ,back to this Commission a.s soon as possible. 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It, -2- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 22, 19GB , ITEM 14 - request of Miriam W. Beecher for West 200 ft. of Block 5, Haryland Sub., to be chanp.ed from R-4 (multi-family) to PRS (professional & related , services) zoning. The Planning & Zoning Board approved the change of ~oninR. Attorneys Alfred P. Harshalland Elwood HORan, representing the owner and purchasers explained the request and showed a picture of the proposed medical center, to be built on the subject property with the balance of the land being used for apurtment oonstruction. A question of tho right of way for Druid Rd. and Greenwood Ave. came up and it was determined that more right of way would be needed. The City ManaRer recommended negotiating with the purchasers on this matter. Commissioner Williams moved to Rrant the requested zoning change for Went 200 ft. of Block 5, ~laryland Sub. subjoct to nep,otiations on right of way on both Groenwood Ava. and Druid Rd. and tho City Attorney be instructed to inolude this in an ordinanco to be brought baok to this Commisalon o1S soon as possible. Motion was aeconded by Commissioner Cartor and carried unanimously. The Mayor reported receipt of a letter from the Clearwater Association for Government Efficiency addressed to Colonel Clearwater regarding the opening of Memorial Causeway bridge and Clearwater Pass bridge cauoing unnecessary traffic tie-ups at times. By consent the City Manager was instructed to investigate the matter, and report back. The Mayor reported that he is a member of the Interp,overnmental Relations Commit~ee of the Florida League of Municipalities which committee would meet in Atlanta, August 21, 22 and 23 and requested approval for himself and the City Manager to attend. Commissioner Williams moved to approve the attendance of the Mayor and City Manager as outlined. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. The City Manager commented on the budget hearinp,s, with adoption of a tentative budget for 19GO-69 on July 29th, at 1:30 P.M., and a public hearing on the budget at 7:30 P.M., August 2nd, 1968. The Mayor added there would be a work session at 10 A.M. July 29th, 1968. Commissioner Carter moved to hold the tentative budget hearing on July 29th, at 1:30 P.M. and the pUblic hearing on August 2nd, at 7:30 P.M. with the work session at 10 A.M. July 29th, 1968. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlson and carried unanimOUSly. At this time Paul Rettig replaced Max Battle, City'Engineer. ITEM #6 - request of Harold Rockwell for Lots 15 and 16, Block E, Pine Brook Sub. Unit 2, to be changed from R-lE (single family) to HB (heavy business) zoning. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended disapproval of HB and sugp,ested B (business) zoning instead. '4:15 P.M~ Commissioner Williams was excused by consent at this time. Commissioner Carter moved that the request of 111'. Rockwell for HB (heavy business) be denied but that B (business) zoning be approved for Lots 15 and 16, Block E, Pine Brook Subdivision, and the City Attorney be instructed to include this in an amendment to the zoning ordinance to be brought back to this Commission as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlson and carried unanimously. ITEM #5 - reque9t of George A. and Violet T. Sovia for Lots land 2, Block 3, North Shore Park Sub. to be changed from R-M (multi-family & limited business) to PRS (professional & related s~rvices) zoning. The Planning S Zoning Board recom- mended approval of this request. Mr. Sovia was present. Mr. Charles Naylor spoke in approval. ,The City Clerk reported receipt of two petitions with a total of 12 signatures opposing the request. Commissioner Carlson moved that the application of George A. and Violet Sovia for the change of zoning from R-M to PRS for Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, North Sho~e Park Sub. be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to ~nclude this in an amendment to the zoning ordinance to be brought back to this Commission for approval as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. ITEM #7 - request of William G. Blackburn, et aI, for Lots 194, 207 and 208, Morningside Estates Unit 1, to be changed from P (public) to R-4 (multi-family) zoning. The Planning & Zonin~ Board recommended approval. Mr. Fred J. Wilder repregenting the Trinity Bapt~st Church and the applicant, reported the church holds an option on the lots which had been zoned for a possible fire station and now wishes to change the zoning to permit inolusion with the 12 lots already owned by the church and zoned R-4. Mr. Ronald Crane objected by asking what guarantee thet'e was that the property would be used for church purposes. 4:40 P~M. Asst. Chief Wallace Mackey was replaced by Sgt. Floyd Merrill at this 'time. Mr~ RiChard Dillon objected because of reports that a doctor's office would be built on the property .with the church using the doctor's parking lot. Mr. John Conway, Mr. Joseph HcDougall and Mrs. W. G. McClelland spoke in opposition. The City Clerk repo~ted ~eceipt of a telegram and a petition with 15 signatures in opposition. The classification PUD-R (planned unit development-residential) was explained by the City Attorney and discussed. Commissioner Carter moved that the request for R-4 zoning be denied and PUD-R be ~pproved and the City Attorney be instructed to include this in an amendment to the zoning ordinance to be brought back to, this Commission for consideration within 90 days and after confirmation of the church purchasing the property. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlson ." And' c&rroied unanimously. ' , " , ,,~ , , , " '.i'. , ,', -', ....,.....J-. ...~ . , :--l'~,'"\"""" , , , ,...~..<....~__I;I>~~,..r.....~...~...., ,;".'.....'..I......._..;:;;,.'..,~~"."..I.~'I;: "':''',.' '7...... . " " , " ,'"\ '." , 0, ~ '1 " . " . I " ..' ~ 1 ' , ' I ", " ','" ,','.', " . ,: ' ' , '. " , '~ .. '. ., ;....:: .;':'.r.:),;:::rjjJ~ " , -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING July 22, 1968 The City Manager explained the franchise of the Clearwater Transit Company requiring approval by the City before schedule changes were mads'but that the , company had l"evised sohedules without such approva.l. Mr. W. A.Boyd, Vi:oe President" stated that it is usual for transit companies to adjust sohedules during seasonal ' fluctuations. that downtown parking has improved a.nd more people are driving to work, that'they would like to replace equipment but are unable to obtain capital , to do so, and that the company is operating under a handicap with lack of ' pasBengGra and man power. Mr. Roger Kennedy, Managor, stated that a cU~ in , ychedules was mandatory as they were 3 drivers short and he had to drive himself' to keep'busses operating at all. He cited samples of passenger load at various timos and on various routes. The City Manager reported that he had been having Qonferences with the Managers (If Largo and Dunedin to seB if they could find a solution to the transit problem. By consent the City Manager was instructed to continue the study and report back with recommendations. ITEM *8 - request of Planning & Zoning Board to amend Section 26-11, Code of Ordinancos, City of Clearwater, by adding a subparagraph (15) establishing on U. S. Highway 19, a minimum bU:Llding setback of forty (40) feet from the existing right of way for all abutting properties presently in or subsaquently,annexed into the City limits. Commissioner Carlson moved that this amendment be adopted as , outlined and that the City Attorney be instructed to include this ina zoning ordinance to be brought back to this Commission as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. ITEM #9 - request of Planning & Zoning Board to amend Section 26-llA, Code of Ordinances, City of Clearwater, Subsection (6), to require all off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles to be beautified and landscaped. The' City Manager recommended car lots be included. Commissioner Carlson moved to approve the amendment to Section 26-11A and include new car lots and used car lots and that the City Attorney be instructed to include this in a zoning ordinance to be considered by this Commission as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried unanimously. ' ITEM #10 - request of Planning & Zoning Board to Amend Section 26-1lC, Code of Ordinances, City of Clearwater, Subsection (2), by requiring erection of an approved fence at least six (6) feet in height along property lines separating automobile service station sites from adjoining residential zoned or used proper- ties. The City Manager recommended study for all commercial zoning to have fence or hedge between,business and residential properties. Commissioner Carlson moved that this amendment be adopted subject to word "opaque" being included to describe ,the type of fence and the City Attorney be instructed to include this in a zoning ordinance to be brought back to this Ccmmission as soon as possible. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Carter and carried,unanimously. At~/ Ci ar t/ Motion Commissioner Carter moved that the meeting be a was seconded by Commissioner Carlson and carried ., ~\~~~:2;ij};,,;;:{ :.:: ';"~/' .' ri"t1H'i''-'"'' "~,~,::;-".,, "',(';.". ,:',', ,',,' " ' , ~ ;;tl'/;;~i~~,\{:~*",+l:t~.':,\~".~~I"~;>'1">~,::: ,:,: ).'.,.. 'I .: <" . '~~ .....;"i~-itJ,d.r~~l~~, .'';.... ~.,.,~,.. _~:,~lJ.,~~'1 ./~~~'~ ~}I ,.~~ ,t '\, : ,1/ ' !'" . I ~- ~.~:.:,t~~l.;. r:...;;:~rr./,~""~(.:':;t'4(':':,: r...;.... .oj,. ",. ' + i ,', . ." ,...~:......~l~,f.:..,.{..' ,..:i.'H'.l'....,.~.....~{;).;i-.I~.~,...~,..,/~~:i;,.,~l, ";~' ~ {\, t" 1 , r, ~u'''''~'~tl~;J;j....~~l.....\i..-I~4"...-....~..,...,..,.,3,,;,I!.~~ ." 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