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ACTION AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1992- 1:30 PM
A. APPROVAl OF MINUTES. September 29, 1992 - APPROVED.
B.
REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION. DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS:
1.
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Barbara J. Dilley, Trustees
Request. To permit on-premise consumption of beer and wine
Zoned. CH (Highway Commercial)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 3. 1992
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CONDmONAl USES:
1. M&B 33.02, Sec. 28-28-16 (2516-B McMullen Booth Roadl. John Hancock Mutual life Ins.
Co. (Hancock Realty Investors, Inc.. d/b/al Bentley's), CU 92-62
Aequest . To permit on,premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor
Zoned - CC (Commercial Centerl & OL (Limited Office)
Approved (motion made by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Carassas) subject to the following condition:
The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this public hearing,
Motion carried unanimOlls/y (6 to 0).
2. Lot 7. Blk, D. Island Estates of Clearwater Unit 5 (205 Windward Passage), City of
Clearwater (Island Estates Marina Station expansion). CU 92-69
Request - To permit marina facilities for 76 boat slips
Zoned - CG (General Commercial) & AL/C (Aquatic Lands/Coastal)
Approved (motion made by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Savage) subject to the fol/owing conditions:
1 J The applicaT1t shall obtain a building permit within one year of this public hearing; 2) All marina facility
lighting shall be directed away from residential land uses; 3) The applicant shall obtain the necessary
parking and or clear space variances from the Development Code Adjustment Board. or applicant shall
modify the site. plan so that variances are not necessary; and 41 No habitable buildings or structures shall
be constructed. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 01.
3. Lots 8 thru 1 1 and riparian rights, Blk, C, Bayside Sub No. 5 (655 S Gulfview Blvd.l.
Alpha Beach Resort, lnc, (Gulf Sands Beach Resort). CU 92-70
ReQuest - To permit on,premise consumption & package sales of beer, wine & liquor
Zoned - CA-2S (Resort Commercial)
Approved (motion made by Mr. Hamilton. seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe) subject to the fol/owing
conditions: 1) Tile application shall be corrected to accurately reflect the Interior floor area; 2) Tile
requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this publiC hearing; and
3) A letter shall be submitted to the Planning and Development staff from tho law firm of McMullen
Everett authorizing Mr. Nash to ropresent the applicant In this case. Motion carried unanimously (6 to
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4. M&B 44.03, Sec. 31-28-16 (25000 US 19 N). PPS Interest (The Rack Shackl, CU 92-71
Request - To permit on.premise consumption of beer & wine
Zoned - CH IHighwav Commercial)
Approved (motion made by Mr. Hamilton. seconded by Mr, Savagel subject to the followino conditions:
11 Tile requisite occupational license shall be obtained wilhin 6 months (rom tile date of tllis public
boaring; 2J The sale of beer and wine shall be rostricted to consumption on promises wilh no package
sales; 31 The applicant shall obtain approval from the City Commission for any requisite separation
variance; 41 Tile shall be no outdoor seating and no entertainment; 51 The sale of beer and !Nine for
on promises consumption shall be prohibited after tile /lours of 7 1:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and
7:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and 6) No deliveries shall be made before 7:00 a.m, or aher 10:00
p.m. MOlion carried unanimouslv (6 to 01.
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5. M&B 1 1.0', Sec. 8-29- 16 12907 SR $90 , 11. Mission Hills Plaza Venture (John & Cynthia
Nadeau/Johnny's Italian Restaurant), CU 92-72
Request - To permit on, premise consumption of beer & wine
Zoned. CN INeighborhood Commercial)
CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 3. 7992.
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D, ANNEXATION, ZONING, LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT. LAND DEVB..OPMENT CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT. AND LOCAl PlANNING AGENCV REVIEW
REQUESTS FOR ANNEXATION, LAND USE PlAN AND ZONING A nAS AMENOMENTS:
1. Blk. A. Lot 2, Clearwater Highlands Unit A, (1867 East Or.\. Lillian F. Lee. A 91.". LUP 91-12
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LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Unclassified to Low Densitv Residential
ZONED: RS-8 (Single Family Residentiall
Recommended that the City Commission approve (motion made by Mr. Hamilton. snconded by Mr.
CarassasJ the Annexation. Land Use Plan classirlcation of Low Density Residential. and Zoning
dassification of Sing/e Family Residential (flS-8J. Motion carried unanimously (6 to OJ.
2. lot 17 & part of Lot 2, William Brown's Sub of Bayvlew. Bay Breeze Trailer Park (2975 Gulf to Bay Blvd!,
William & Virginia Kirkpatrick, A 92-11, LUP 92-18
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Unclassified to Medium Density Residential
ZONED: RMH {Mobile Home Parkl
Recommended that tile City Commission approve (motion made by Mr. Carassas. seconded by Mr.
BickerstaffeJ the Annexation. Land Use Plan classification of Medium Density Residential. and Zoning
classification o( Mobile Home Park (RMHJ. Mation carried unanimously (6 to OJ.
REQUEST FOR LAND USE PlAN AND ZONING ATlAS AMENDMENTS:
3. M&B 32.01, Sec. 6-29.16, and a portion of vacated PineJJas Groves easement in See, '-29-15 (2201
Sunset Point Road), Sun Bank of Tampa Bay, LUP 92-14; Z 92-08; PSP 92-10
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Residential/Office to Commercial Tourist Facilities
ZONED: From OL llimited Office) to CPO (Commercial Planned Development!
Recommended that the City Commission approve {motion made by Mr. Hamilton. seconded by Mr.
BickerstaffeJ the Annexation. Land Use Plan classification of Commercial Tourist Facilities and Zoning
classification of Commercial Planned Development. subject to the following conditions: 1) The only
pcfTTIiued uses (or this site shall be (1 J gasoline stations. (2/ indoor retail sales, and (3J 8CCessory uses,
and the only allowable conditional use shaft be alcoholic beverage sales (package sales); 2J Landscaping
shall be installed as proposed on tfle preliminary site plan. as may be modirted with the concurrence of
tile Development Review Committee, in k.eeping with tile County's consultant's proposal that this section
of Belcher Rd. be designated as an -Enhancement Corridor.. Such landscaping shall meet or exceed Code
requirements; 3J Applicant shall execute a utility and maintenance agreement with Pioollas County to
install and maintain landscaping in the public right-of-way consistent with the submitted site plan; and
4) If necessary. the applicant shall obtain any needed variances from the Development Code Adjustment
Board. Motian carried 5 to 0 (one abstention).
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PlAN AND ruE LAND DEVB..OPMENT CODe:
4, The City of Clearwater proposes to adopt the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Code that affect all properties within the area shown on the map in the advertisement, This
area includes all properties currently within the City limits of the City of Clearwater as well as the
Clearwater Planning Area,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT
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The Land Use Plan classifications of all properties within the City limits of Clearwater are proposed to be
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT
The City of Clearwater proposes to amend Objective 3.2.1. of the Future Land Use Element of the text
of Its Comprehensive Plan as described below.
Amendment to Objective 3,2,1. revising the number of Land Use Plan categories from 10 to 22 and to
modity densities and FAR's. floor area ratios and establish ISR's - Impervious surface ratios.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS
An Ordinance lproposedl of the City of Clearwater, Florida, relating to the Land Development Code;
amending or creating various Sections within Chapter 135, Code of Ordinances, to revise the correlation
of the Zoning Districts with the Comprehensive Plan; to create a new Single Family Residential "One"
District, a new Multiple Family Residential "Ten" District, and new Research, Development, and Office
Park, Public/Seml.Public and Urban Center Planned Development Districts; to revise the allowable density,
open space, and floor area ratio requirements of various Zoning Districts; to consolidate to Aquatic
Lands/Coastal and Aquatic Lands/Interior Districts into a new Preservation District; to create the Activity
Center/Primary and Activity Center/Secondary Overlay Districts; and to calculate residential density on
the basis of gross density: rather than net density; amending Section 136.011, Code of Ordinances,
relating to transfers of density across the Coastal Construction Control Line and other areas; amending
Section 136.012. Code of Ordinances, relating to density of Townhouse Developments; amending Section
136.014. Code of Ordinances, relating to floor area for hotel and motel units; amending Section 136.021,
Code of Ordinances, relating to density for Recreational Vehicle Parks; amending Section 136.029, Code
of Ordinances, to refer to Preservation Districts instead of Aquatic Lands Districts; amending Section
137.005, Code of Ordinance, relating to definitions; amending Section 137.015, Code of Ordinances,
relating to the standards for approval for Zoning Atlas Amendments; amending Section 137.016, Code
of Ordinances, to refer to the "Countywide Planning Agency" rather than the .County Planning Council;"
repealing Sections 135.171, Code of Ordinances, relating to the Aquatic Lands,lnterior District; providing
an effective date.
RECOMMENDED DENIAL.
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1992 . 1 :30 PM
RECEIVED
JAN 1 5 1993
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CITY CLERK DEPT.
Members Present:
Chairman Mazur, Messrs, Bickerstaffe. Carassas. Hamilton, Merriam, and
Savago
Members Excused:
Ms, Martin
Also present:
Scott Shuford. Planning Manager
Sandra Glatthorn, Senior Planner
Doreen Feldhaus, Recording Secretary
Vickie Davenport, Staff Assistant II
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A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Carassas, and seconded by Mr. Savage to approve the minutes of
September 29, 1992. Motion carried unanimously 16 to 0).
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B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION. DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS:
1.
(Continued from 9/29/92)
M&B 14.11, Sec. 18-29-16 (20866 US 19 f';JI, Russell and Barbara J. Dilley. Trustees
(Personalities), CU 92-68
Request - To permit on-premise consumption of beer and wine
Zoned - CH (Highway Commercial)
Mr. Shuford advised that staff is recommend continuance to allow the Police Department to complete
their background investigation; and to allow time for the applicant to submit additional information
requested by staff.
A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr, Blckerstaffe to continue this request to the
November 3, 1992 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 16 to 01.
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
1. M&B 33.02, Sec, 28-28-16 (2516-8 McMullen Booth Roadl, John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co.
IHancock Realty Investors, Inc., d/b/a! Bentley's), CU 92-62
Request - To permit on'premise consumption of beer, wine and liQuor
Zoned - CC (Commercial Center) & OL (Limited Office'
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and submitted. in writing, the staff recommendation.
Applicant, Viken Gosdanian, 2504 Bay Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, stated he has had 15 years
experience in restaurant work and four years as an owner and would like the Board to approve this
request.
In response to questions by the Board, Mr, Gosdanian st<lted that thore are no changes planned to the
business or the fine dining menu.
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A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr, Carassas to approve the request subject
to the following condition: The requisite occupationallicenso shall be obtained within six months from
the date of this public hearing.
2. Lot 7. Blk. D, Island Estates of Clearwater Unit 5 (205 Windward Passage), City of Clearwater
IIsland Estates Marina Station expansion!. CU 92-69
Request - To permit marina facilities for 76 boat slips
Zoned - CG (General Commercial) & ALlC (Aquatic lands/Coastal)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and submittod, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Discussion ensued regarding parking and required variances associated with this site,
Applicant's representative William Held, Harbormaster for the City of Clearwater, stated this is an
extension of existing facilities on Island Estates. It will be unstaffed, there wlll be no Iiveaboards, and
that no dredging is required. Mr. Held stated that the slips will be rented to private tenants and there
will be no commercial activities. Mr. Held added that they plan to install a sewage pump out statton.
He noted that the site presently is a vacant lot which will become parking and will be landscaped
according to City code requirements. Mr. Held stated that the variance of two parking spaces is
necessary to provide the required clear space,
In response to questions by the Board. Mr. Held stated that this is located inside the reverter and
within City controlled bottom land, Mr, Held also responded that these slips are 35 feet long and there
will be a combination of motored and salling vessels.
Mr. Held stated that boat owners will more than likely want cradlelifts, and that they will have to
obtain the required permits, He will propose a blanket conditional use permit at a later date,
Discussion ensued regarding a blanket approval for cradlelifts for this site.
Mr. Held stated that the number of slips is based on number of parking spaces. Parking on the site
lot will require a parking permit, which wlll be enforced by the Police Department.
Mr. Shuford added that this permitted parking will reduce parking requirements since only cars with
permits are allowed to park there.
Discussion ensued regarding parking problems in the area.
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A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Savage, to approve the request subject to the
following conditions: 11 The, applicant shall obtain a building permit within one year of this public
hearing; 2) All marina facility Ii~hting shall be directed away from residential land uses; 31 The
applicant shall obtain the necessary parking and or clear space variances from the Development Code
Adjustment Board, or applicant shall modify the site plan so that variances are not necessary; and 4)
No habitable buildings or structures shall be constructed. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 01.
3. Lots 8 thru 11 and riparian rights, Blk. C, Bayside Sub No.5 (655 S Gulfview Blvd.l, Alpha
Beach Resort, Inc, (Gulf Sands Beach Resort), CU 92-70
Request - To permit on'premise consumption & package sales of beer, wine & liquor
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Zoned - CR-28 (Resort Commerciall
Mr. Shuford gave tho background of the caso and submitted, in writing, tho staff rocom,mendatlon.
Applicant's representative, Tom Nash. 400 Cleveland St.. stated the applicant is soeklng a conditional
use approval due to change of ownership.
Mr. Mazur stated that the application indicates Mr. Cline is the reprosentative rather than the law firmj
and, therefore, Mr. Nash Is not authorized to represent the applicant. It was the consensus of the
Board, that the McMullen, Everett, Logan, Marquardt & Cline law firm should send a foHow up letter
authorizing Mr. Nash to be the applicant's representative in this case.
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A motron was made by Mr. Hamilton. and seconded by Mr. BickerstaHe to approve tho request subject
to the following conditrons: 1) Tho application shall be corrected to accurately reflect the Intorlor floor
area; 2) The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this
public hearingj and 3) A letter shall be submitted to the Planning and Development staff from the law
firm of McMullen, Everett. logan, Marquardt & Cline authorizing Mr. Nash to represent the applicant
in thIs case. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0),
4, M&B 44.03, Sec. 31-28-16 (26000 US 19 NI, PPS Intorest (The Rack Shack), CU 92-71
Request - To permit on'premise consumption of ~eer & wine
Zoned - CH (Highway Commerciall
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Mr, Shuford gave the background of the case and submitted, in writing, the staff recommendation.
He noted that one letter of objection had been received by staff from Mr. Ralph J. Ball who expressed
concerns including the offensive odor associated with the restaurant and excessive traffic in the area
for Hillcrest Villas residents.
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Discussion ensued regarding parking. entertainment, and the hours of operation as stated on the
application.
. Applicant's representative Matthew Sowell, 1408 Marjohn St., stated this establishment Is not a bar,
It Is a 8BO restaurant and that the only reason they are requesting alcoholic beverage sales is due to
customers requosting to purchase beer along with their food. Mr. Sowell stated thoir operation Is not
similar to the Hard Times Cafe. and that the previous problems exprossed by local residents have beon
resolved,
In rosponse to questions by the Board. Mr. Sowoll stated that they will sell beer by bottle only, not by
the pitcherj and that the hours of oporalion will be Sunday through Thursday from 11 :00 a.m, to
11 :00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 11 :00 a,m, to 1 :00 a,m, Mr. Sowell stated that they havo
a small meeting room that seats 25 people and they would like to use that room for a television for
sports games, Mr. Sowell responded that the manager will be Steve Bertoni who has had 10 years
experience.
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Ralph Ball. 240 Bayshoro Blvd" stated he had wriUen the leUer Mr. Shuford mentioned. He stated that
he had lived there and couldn't take the odors from the restaurant and the obscenities of tho patrons.
Mr. Ball also expressed concern with the problems with the entranco, and felt it is not fair to Hillcrest
Villas to share the entrance. He added that 65,000 cars a day pass there, and to add people drinking
to that traffic volume is not safe.
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a sportsbar theme, and the ingress/egress problem,
A motion was made bV Mr, Hamilton. and seconded by Mr. Savage. to approve the request subject
to tho following conditions: 11 Tho requisite occupational license shall be obtained withIn 6 months
from the date of this public hearing: 21 The sale of beer and wine shall be restricted to consumption
on premises with no package sales: 3) The applicant shall obtain approval from the City Commission
for any requisite separation variance: 4) The shall bo no outdoor seating and no entertainment: 5)
The sale of beer and wine for on premises consumption shall be prohibited after the hours of 11 :00
p,m. Sunday through Thursday, and 1 :00 a,m. on Fridays and Saturdays: and 61 No delfveries shall
be made before 7:00 a.m, or after 10:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0).
5. M&B 11.01. Sec. 8-29-16 12907 SR 590 #11. Mission Hills Plaza Venture IJohn & Cynthia
Nadeau/Johnny's Italian Restaurantl. CU 92-72
Request. To permit on-premise consumption of beer & wine
Zoned - CN INeighborhood Commercial)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and submitted. in writing, the staff recommendation.
Applicant's representative John Nadeau, 110 Kendale Or. Safety Harbor, stated the request is to
increase seating space by 1/3 from 2.400 sq. ft. to 3,280 SQ. ft. He noted that he has been in
business in Clearwater for 12 years. and in Mission Hills Plaza since 1986, Mr. Nadeau explained he
Is expanding due to popularity of the restaurant. especially on Friday and Saturday nights. He added
that his business records are flawless and has no police record whatsoever. Mr. Nadeau felt he has
helped the plaza as the former use was a convenience store.
Mr. Nadeau stated he felt that he should be allowed to continue package sales, which is allowed on
the 2COP license. which he does currently on a very small scale.
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Mr. Shuford stated the request could be readvertlzed if the applicant wants to include package sales,
or the applicant could file a separate application for the paCkage sales. or the request could be
continued to allow the applicant to modify it.
Mr. Nadeau stated he would rather continue the request to the November 3. 1992 meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstarro. and seconded by Mr. Hamilton to continue the request to
November 3. 1992. Motion carried unanimously 16 to 0),
D. ANNEXATION. ZONING, LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT. LAND DEVElOPMENT CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT, AND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REVIEW:
1.' Blk, A. Lot 2, Clearwater Highlands Unit A. 11 867 East Dr,). Lillian F, Lee, ^ 91-11. LUP 91-12
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Unclassified to Low Density Residential
ZONED: AS-a ISingle Family Residential)
Mrs. Glatthorn gave the background of the case and submitted, in writing. the staff recommendation,
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A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr. Carassas, to recommend the City
Commission approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan classification of low Density ResIdential, and
Zoning classification of Single Family ResidentlaIIRS-8), Motion carried unanimously 16 to 0).
2. lot 17 & part of lot 2, William Brown's Sub of Bayview, Bay Breeze Trailer Park (2975 Gulf to
Bay Blvdl, William & Virginia Kirkpatrick, A 92~ 11, LUP 92-18
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Unclassified to Medium Density Residential
ZONED: RMH (Mobile Home Park)
Mrs. Glatthorn gave the background of the case and submitted, In writing, the staff recommendation.
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Applicant, William Kirkpatrick, 2975 Gulf to Bay Blvd., stated that he built the park 39 years ago, most
of the park Is In the city now, and that he would like to annex the remainder of the park Into the City
and hook up to City seWer.
A motion was made by Mr. Carassas, and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe, to recommend the City
Commission approve the Annexation, land Use Plan classification of Medium Density Residential, and
Zoning classification of Mobile Home Park (RMH). Motion carried unanimously 16 to 01.
REOUEST FOR LAND USE PlAN AND ZONING ATlAS AMENDMENTS:
3. M&B 32,01, Sec. 6-29-16, and a portion of vacated Pinellas Groves easement in Sec. 1-29-15
(2201 Sunset Point Road), Sun Bank of Tampa Bay, LUP 92-14; Z 92~08; PSP 92-10
lAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT: From Residential/Olftce to Commercial Tourist Facilities
ZONED: From OL (limited Office) to CPO ICommercial Planned Development)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and submitted, In writing, the staff recommendation,
Applicant Ted Taub, 100 So. Ashley Dr. Suite 1940, Tampa. stated he represents the current property
owner, Sun Bank. He stated that this site is located at a highly commercialized intersection and that
the request is not inconsistent with the zoning. Mr. Taub statod he felt staff's recommendation Is
incorrect, that the request is consistent with the standards for approval. Mr. Taub showed maps of
Countywide Future Land Use Plan, pointing out the site and surrounding uses on the maps, and gave
the Board members copies of the site plan,
Mr. Taub added that they have no problem with the conditions staff is recommending should the Board
approve the request.
Trish Muscarella, 1550 So, Highland Ave.. stated they have met with stan regarding redevelopment
, of this intersection, Ms. Muscarella stated the property was developed with the Sun Bank building in
1982 and operated as such through December of 1984, and 1985 through 1 988 it was operated as
Pinellas County Teachers Credit Union, and has been vacant ever since.
Ms. Muscarella discussed the landscaping and greenspace situation on this site. Ms. Muscarella
showed an aerial photo of the scenic non-commercial corridor, and she pornted out that Sunset Point
Road will be widened beginning 1993. She stated that the County has agreed to enter in to an
agreement to provido landscaping for the right-oF-way, and that she has no objection to the two
conditions staff is recommending; however, she would like to add: execute the utility and maintenance
agreement with the County to be completed at the time construction Is final. Ms, Muscarella showed
a rendering drawn to scale of the proposed development, showing landscaping and that the sign Is
conforming,
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She stated there will be a parking variance required, and noted that the developmont was unanImously
approved at D.R.C. review.
Mr. Mazur stated that King Engineering does not work for this applicant, however they do work with
the County, therefore declared a conflict and will not participate in the discussion or vota.
Steve Henry, Links and AssocIates, 15100 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, stated Sunset Point Road wll\
be widened to 4 lanes In fiscal year 92/93, plans are complete and permits are being procured for
construction. Mr. Henry added that Belcher Road Is also scheduled for widening to 6 lanes In 1995/96,
from NE Coachman to Sunset Point Road. He showed a comparison of the traffic of a bank vs. that
of a convenience storelgas station at this location, with the bank being greater traffic generator. Mr.
Henry also showed a level of service chart and compared the traffic generation and levels of service
for Sunset Point Road and Belcher Road. He stated both are at an acceptable level of service for a
convenience store/gas station use.
Mr. Taub stated he felt all criteria of Clearwater's code have been met. and that the use is consistent
with the area and will enhance the corridor.
In response to questions by the Board, Mr. Taub stated that the landscaping in the triangular area will
be maintained by the County,
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Board discussion included the enhancement of the Intersoction and parking requirements for this use.
A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr. Blckerstaffe to recommend the City
Commission approve the Annexation, land Use Plan classification of Commercial Tourist Facilities and
Zoning classification of Commercial Planned Development, subject to the following conditions: 1 ~ The
only permitted uses for this site shall be: gasoline stations, indoor retail sales, and accessory uses: and
the only allowable conditional use shall be alcoholic beverage sales (package sales): 2) Landscaping
shall be Installed as proposed on the preliminary site plan, as may be modified with the concurrence
of the Development Review Committee, in keeping with the County's consultant's proposal that this
section of Belcher Rd. be designated as an "Enhancement Corridor." Such landscaping shall meet or
exceed Code requirements; 3) Applicant shall execute a utility and maintenance agreement with
Pinellas County to Install and maintain landscaping in the pubHc right-of-way consistent with the
submitted site plan; and 41 If necessary. the applicant shall obtain any needed variances from the
Development Code Adjustment Board. Motion carried 5 to 0, with one abstention (Mr. Mazurl.
Mr. Carassas left the meeting at 3:45pm.
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE:
4, The City of Clearwater proposes to adopt the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
and Land Development Code that affect all properties within the area shown on the map in the
advertisement. This area includes all properties currently within the City limits of the City of
Clearwater as well as tho Clearwater Planning Area..,
COMPREHENSlVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT
The Land Use Plan classifications of all properties within the City limits of Clearwater are
proposed to be amended,
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT
The City of Clearwater proposes to amend Objective 3.2.1. of the Future land Use Element of
the text of Its Comprehensive Plan as doscribed below.
Amendment to Objective 3,2.1. revising the number of Land Use Plan categories from 10 to
22 and to modify densities and FAR's - floor area ratios and establish ISR's - impervious surface
ratios.
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS
An Ordinance (proposedl of the City of Clearwater, Florida, relating to the land Development
Code; amending or creating various Sections within Chapter 135, Code of Ordinances, to revise
the correlation of the Zoning Districts with the Comprehensive Plan; to create a new Single
Family Residential "One" District, a new Multiple Family Residential "Ten" District, and new
Research, Development, and Office Park, Public/Semi-Public and Urban Center Planned
Development Districts; to revise the allowable density, open space, and floor area ratio
requirements of various Zoning Districts; to consolidate to Aquatic Lands/Coastal and Aquatic
Landsllnterior Districts into a new Preservation District; to create the Activity Center/Primary
and Activity Center/Secondary Overlay Districts; and to calculate residential density on the
basis of gross density, rather than net density; amending Section 136.011, Code of Ordinances.
relating to transfers of density across the Coastal Construction Control Line and other areas;
amending Section 136.012, Code of Ordinances, relating to density of Townhouse
Developments: amending Section 136.014, Code of Ordinances, relating to floor area for hotel
and motel units: amend:ng Section 136.021, Code of Ordinances, relating to density for
Recreational Vehicle Parks: amending Section 136,029, Code of Ordinances. to refer to
Preservation Districts instead of Aquatic Lands Districts; amending Section 137.005. Code of
Ordinance, relating to definitions; amending Section 137.015, Code of Ordinances, relating to
the standards for approval for Zoning Atlas Amendments; amending Section 137.016, Code of
Ordinances, to refer to the "Countywide Planning Agency" rather than the "County Planning
Council;" repealing Sections 135.171, Code of Ordinances, relating to the Aquatic Lands-
Interior District; providing an effective date.
Ms, Glatthorn explained the Consistency Program to the Board members, Ms, Glatthorn stated that
staff had not received any correspondence or phone calls from the public regarding this item.
Pro: None
Con: None
Discussion by the Board and staff ensued. Staff explained in detail the reasons for the changes. and
the Pinellas Planning Council's (P.P,C.) Rules and the State Legislation that brought about these
changes. Ms. Glatthorn showed tables and maps indicating the current standards, and what is being
proposed as part of the P.P,C, Consistency Program.
A motion was made to deny endorsement to tho City Commission of the amendments by Mr. Hamilton,
and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe for tho following reasons:
.. Certain land uses need to be better reflected on the map (one example was that the industrial area
north of the Airpark should be classified the same as and become a part of the Airpark site and not
be allowed to be developed as an industrial usel:
.. The Countywide Rules are adding an unnecessary level of bureaucracy to the review process which
is a burden for applicants and staff, thereby a waste of taxpayers' money;
.. The ppe should have addressed all of the local communities' concerns, including being less
restrictive in some of the classifications such as in (he case of the maximum 95% ISR requirement
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In the Resort Facllltres High classification, which restricts future development In the Beach
Commercial area on Clearwater Beach to a 5% open space requirement where 0% Is currently
required by code, and the maximum .65 FAR requirement in the Institutional classification which
restricts' future expansion of the Morton Plant Hospital as the current City requirement Is a
maximum 1 ,0 FAR, and further by adding an additional step to resolve these development
constraints, that being the Activity Center overlay;
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The program is making too many properties nonconforming (because the local communities'
requirements were not taken into considerationl: and
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There are ether ways to address some of the regional Impacts of local development such as
concurrency,
Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0).
E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS
F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
Meeting adjourned 4:58 p.m.
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