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01/17/1967THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ? Minutes of the Meeting, Tuesday, January 17, 1957. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P. M. by the Chairman, Mr. Kruse. Present were Members Butler, Harries, Mylander, Reade, Iley, Williams and Swan, Mr. Rettig of the Engineering Department, and Mr. Wolle. The following Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce representa- tives met, upon invitation, with the Board: Mr. Woodrow 14. Todd, Ex- ecutive Vice President, Mr. Fred Campbell, President, Mr. William' Holley, President Merchants Division, Mr. Hill Morris, Industrial Di- rector, Mr. Anthony Tarantino, Chairman Downtown Merchants Committee, Mr. Charles (Chuck) Berger. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - Meeting, with Ch. of Com. Representatives Chairman Kruse Welcomed the group and in introductory remarks stated the purpose of the meeting as to formulate some program or agen- da for the 8:10 A. M. meeting set by the Chamber for Tuesday, January 24 (a general meeting of the Merchants Division to which invitation had been extended to downtown property owners). Information given in letter of invitation was that the subject of discussion would be future planning of the Central Core Business District. Mr. Kruse said that the Jan 24th meeting was a follow up of the meeting of the Board with the Chamber Board of Governors on December 6/66. Mr. Kruse point out that the Planning Board's CBD proposal was in follow up of the suggested plan for the CBD development as prepared for the Comprehensive Plan Re- port. However, he emphasized that the Board was not acting on the basis of a promoter, but in the function of calling attention to the need for improvement as being in the best interest of Clearwater. He expressed the Board's opinion that the Chamber of Commerce was the group that could best act as the agency to sponsor interest in organ- ized action. Mr. Kruse made reference to his attendance at a Cham- ber sponsored meeting held that morning preliminary to a citywide public forum to set long--range goals for community development. He remarked on the great interest displayed in CBD improvement as one goal of such planning. He noted that any future program for the CBD concerned the property o?,Yners, as well as the people who are in busi- ness, and advised that since the meeting with the Board of Governors Mr. Wolle had compiled from tax records a list of property owners with- in the Central Business Distract. He then turned the meeting over to Mr. Wolle for discussion of program objectives and organization. The Planner reviewed with representatives a packet of study ma- terial consisting of Z sheets entitled, "Guide to the Development of a Downtown Revitalization Program", sheets headed "Notes on Downtown Revitalization Programs (Problems of the CBD)" and "Downtown Revitali- zation - Conclusion", and a suggested cover letter (per reference copies distributed). Copies of a list of downtown property owners by statistical blocks were also passed out. Mr. Wolle explained PEZ Bd.* Minute: 1/17/67 Page N2 that the packet presented was offered only as suggestive material for the group's consideration. Fie gave as his'.idea for the Tuesday meet- ing use of a graphic (displayed) and presentation of CBD problems, followed by open discussion. He felt that the first thing was to get property owners willing to go along with any type of program. In that event, he recommended that with a favorable response an effort then be made to get a steering committee organized. The Chairman invited comments from representatives present. Mr. 16 Morris proposed that the approach be strictly from an impersonal point of view. Mr. Campbell stated as the Chamber's position in the matter that The Chamber itself is not going to work up a revitalization plan for downtown Clearwater. They hope through the Merchants Division to organize a group to do this. They are willing to spend some nominal sum to bring in a con- sultant but are in no way able to hire a full-time consultant. They will, bring the interested parties together and find out what they want to do about this problem. A general discussion followed concerning the agenda for the meeting. Mr. Morris informed the group that letters had been sent to 183 prop- erty owners and to a total. of 500 (including members of the Merchants Division). He, anticipated a probable attendance of about 100 people. General agreement was reached as to the following program format; Reproductions of the last 3 pages of packet of material re-- viewed,with a cover reap of the Suggested CBD Development Plan, were tabbe distributed to those in attendance. Mr. Campbell to open meeting and'make introductions. Mr. Holley to take over business portion of meeting and intro- duce.-Mr. Kruse and Mr. Wolle. Mr. Kruse to make a similar presentation on Planning for the CBD as given at the above mentioned Dec. 8 meeting. PEZ Bd. Minutes 1/3.7/67 Page #3 Mr. Wolle to follow up with explanation of materiel distributed and with a technical discussion.. a Discussion from the floor. If consenGus of the meeting makes it feasible -- organization of a steering committee. The mechanics of forming such committee were discussed at some length. The group favored a suggestion made that a nucleus of six or more prospective members be contacted prior to the meeting to de- termine their willingness to serve as volunteers. Others names volun- teered from the floor could then be added. Mr. Campbell recommended that this committee,-if organized, should be under the direction of Mr. Holley, who would serve as liaison between the committee and the Merchants Division, also that Mr. Todd should serve as Temporary Chair- man of such committee. These recommendations met approval. It was decided that the.Chamber of Commerce would prepare the agendas for the meeting and that the Press might be notified. In closing remarks, Chairman Kruse reiterated that Planning Board members would assist in any way that they can in support of the project. He added that it was considered of great importance and that the Board was very pleased that the Chamber was taking the proposed action. Representatives-were thanked for their attendance and left the meeting at 4:55 P. M. The minutes of the meeting of December 20, 1966, and record of luncheon meeting of Dec 16/66 were approved as submitted in written summation to each member. CBD TASK C014MITTEE Upon suggestion of the Planner, the Chair- man appointed a.Task ?Committee for consultation and review concerning CBD planning. Those appointed were Members Williams, Swan E Gallocaav. •5 PEZ Bd. Minutes 1/17/67 Page If?? HOUSING CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE - Mr. Wolle reported that in antici- pation of the preparation of a Workable Program lie had reviewed 'the s original proposed Housing Code and submitted certain recommended changes to the City Manager. He'suggested that a committee be named to keep in direct contact with what he was doing and serve as a 'review com- mittee. The Chairman appointed Members Harries, Butler and Mylander. as such committee. Zonin to Committee - Mr. Wolle reported receipt of a zoning matter to be referred to the Zoning Committee. CONFIRMATION ISLAND ESTATES 6-C PLATTING AND ZONING -- The Planner, reported that, with the concurrence of six Board members contacted, he had submitted the plat of Unit 6-C with recommendation of approval and zoning of R-1C, Single Family,for plat area. Mr. Wolle announced that the office was now receiving subscrip- tion issues of the "Downtown Idea Exchange" and that such material would be available to members on.loan. Other planning literature was, distributed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ck I. Wolle, Sec'y ity Planner W.",