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1~1 ~linutes of meeting Thurs~~y, Novomber 10, 1955, i,n,orrioo or Plo.nn1n~ Board
Chairman Kruse opened the meoting at 3:00 P.M.
Present were members Kruse, Homer, Norton" Hal-rios" Ronde and ex-offioio
member J,iokton.
Mr. Joe Devlin of the Clearwater Sun was also present.
The minutes of the November 3, 1955, meeting were ~ead and approvod.
Mr. Kruse read a memorandum \Y'hic.h he had 'in t'ten to the City Commission
regarding the dedication ot City property at Hamden Dr. and Firat st~eet
for private purposes. The memorandum is as follows: "The reques~ for
vacation of street. right-of-way by the Sea-Air Motel, Hamden Dr. and First
street, Clearwater Beach, was submitted by the City Engineer to this Board
for its consideration and recommendation. At the meeting of the Board
-) November 3, 1955, dioision was reaohed that the granting or this r6quest
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would not be in the best interests of the City as the existing large radius
curve is necessary tor traffic requirements a~ this intersection. No
structure should be permitted ldthin the right-or-way to obstruct traffic".
~~. Kruse also read the ~ollowing memorandum regarding the use of City
"owned property opposite the Marina: "The attached preliminary scheme for the
development of the subjeot lands and thoroughfares is submitted for your
consideration by ~h1s Board as an initial study or one of several detailed
planning problems winch this Board considers to be or vital interest and
importance in its planning objective.
This development scheme has a two-fold significance~ 0116 a solution
of the traffio problem at the west end of the Causel~ay and vicinity and
the other tho creation of an appropriate monumental terminus to Memorial .,
'~~..} Causeway. The latt.ar being of" particular- interest to Veterans Organizations..
one or more of which has given an expression of approval to the possibility
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ot establishing a World War II Memorial in this location.
In your review of Ulis scheme, it is suggested that the following
essential points be considered:'
1. A realignment of the ourve at the west end of the Causeway to remove
a dangerous traffic hazzard.
2. The construction of a fixed four-lane bridge on the proposed align-
ment of the Causeway which would be adequate for vehioles and
pedestrian traffic and whioh would have clearanoe for muoh larger
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boats than is pe~11tted at the present time.
3. The creation or a one-way traffic pattern between the br1~ge and ~
Mandalay Avenue with provision for access to and from intersecting
streets and abutting properties.
4. The provision ot a Mandalay Avenue alignment by-pass to Gulfv1ew
Blvd. for one-way south-bound traffic in ~he event an inter-island
boulevard materializes, in which case one-way traffio north on
present Coronado Drive (ruture extension or Mandalay Ave.) would
be advisable. This traffic pattern will relieve greatly the oon-
gestion at the Causeway Blvd.-Mandalay Ave. intersection.
5. The oreation of a memorial park, the architeotural feature ot which
might include a monumental structure,. f"ountain etc. This will
require the ultimate removal of Park 1Jm.
6. The utilization of the present shuffle-board park area for a build-
ing to house a public facility or be disposed of ror private enter-
prise.
The development of the area embraced by'tlULs proposed scheme is of
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~r "The Sun Coast". We ~re developing into a most inviting community
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for a fast inoreasing permanent population as well as a "~recca" for
tourists and winter visitors. It is intended that this developmont will
oontribute materially to the oomfort and safety of the public and be a
distinct added attraotion to the beauty of this City."
A ~ormal motion by }w. Homer, seconded by Mr. Norton, to approve
the above memorandum was carried unanimously.
Mr. Kruse next introduced the quest10n of use of City property
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fronting Clearwater Bay between Cleveland Street and Draw Street. This
would involve the use of Coacbman Parle and l,ould require informat.ion
trom Maas Bros. or their intended use of the property whiCh they have
acquired from the City. In the discuasion it was proposed that a Band
Shell be included 1n the development of the area by the City. This
arroused aotive discussion and some members of the Board expressed the
opinion that the City Auditoriuml after being improved, and the Jack
Bussell Stadium could be used more advantageously ror Band Conoerts and
the expenditure for a Band Shell should be avoid-ed. It became obvious
that an agreement would be impossible in the time available for dis-
cussion at this meeting and therefore the discussion was conoluded by
authorizing the chairman to request a meeting with Maas Bros. executives
and to inform the City Commission that the Board contemplates a study
of the area. The cha.irman's memorandum to the City Comndssion is as
follows: "The chairman of this Board has requested informally that the
City Manager arrange a conference with one or more responsible executives
of Haas Bros. Inc. for the purpose of obtaining official information
as to the potential development ,.,lUch Maas Bros. may contemplate of the
properties and easements which were included in the real estate trans..
aotion between that oompany and the City~
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f" This Board oontemplatos an enl~ly study of tho area at tho east end
of the Causeway between Pierce Street on the south and Drew Stroet on
the north, and betw'een Osceola Avenue on the east and the east quarter-
mile at tho Causeway on the west. This area, of course, includes the
Haas Bros. holdings and Coaohman Park.
AB was planned the Board then left the office for a rield inspeotion
ot the proposed Myrtle Ave. extension. This was partioipated in by
Messrs. Kruse", Harries, Norton", Homer and Reade in Mr. Homer's ea.r.
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The proposed right-of-way was examined from Drew st. to the intersect-
1;,i.on wi t.h t.he ACL Railroad thence north paralleling the east side of the
ACL to Pairmont and thence to Stevenson's Creok. The required right-
ot-way appeared to be free of ex.pensive buildings, whioh would have to
be condemned, and other obstacles. Two or more alternative crossings
of stevenson's Creek are available and will require furthur study be-
~ore a final choice is made. One route would cross the creek with a
causeway and bridge to Overbrook Park then through the park and over
Springtime to Douglas.
The route north from MYrtle to Fairmont appeares free of diffioult
obstacles. From Fairmont north several alternatives are available.
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The group then returned to the Planning Board Office and the meet-
ing adjourned informally.
Respectfully submittedl
Ralph W. B. Ueade, Secretary
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