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
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Wolle to follow up with explanation of materiel
distributed and with a technical discussion..
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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.
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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
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