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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
August 18, 1994
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall,
Thursday, August 18, 1994 at 6:05 p.m., with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Fred A. Thomas
Richard Fitzgerald
Sue A. Berfield
Arthur X. Deegan, II
Also present: .
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice
Paul Richard Hull
. . Terry Jennings
Scott. Shuford
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Chief Engineer
Central Permitting Director
City Clerk
, The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The
Invoc.ation ',was offered by Pastor David Smith of Faith United Church of Christ.
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, not necessarily discussed ]~ that order.
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'Two. service awards were presented to City employees.
ITEM' #4 ~ Introductions ~rid Awards - None.
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,August 4, 1994, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to
. : each Commissioner. . The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #7 ~ Citizens to be heard re items not on the Aaenda,
Anne Garris, representative of the Environmental Advisory Committee, requested
action be taken to fulfill the agreement regarding preservation of the Magnolia Falls/Briar
Creek wetlands area. She expressed concerns that the agreement is long past due and .
SWFWMD may require the City to build wetlands elsewhere.
Steve Saliga noted staff were back to work by 8 a.m. following a 2:00 a.m.
meeting adjournment. He thanked citizen representatives for requesting input regarding
relocation of the FGCAC. He noted the Charter Review recommendations did not address
$1/year leases. He recommended capping the salaries of directors of non-profits at the
Mayor's level.
lois Cormier reported staff were working to clean up "lake Winn-Dixie." City
Manager Deptula reported staff has not identified a chemical to clean the pond. She
indicated staff is harvesting the growth.
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Ms. Cormier stated when she saw staff sign off on plans for stormwater
improvements on Harbor Drive, she was confident it would be a good job. Ms. Cormier
praised Parks & Recreation for an event held at the Martin Luther King Center and invited
the Commission to Ross Norton for a swim party. She thanked Commissioner Thomas for
publicizing the availability of videos at the library.
, Bob Wright stated the rationale for the Charter Review Committee
recommendations regarding "non-capitalized" expenditures was based on Commission
. actions to approve the Municipal Services Complex for $22 million & Harborview Center
for $6 million. He questioned why the Committee was appointed.
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Commissioner Berfield stated the Charter requires a Committee be appointed.
Mayor Garvey reviewed the advantage of having the Charter viewed from a different
perspective. She felt some suggested changes made sense. She spoke in appreciation of
the Charter Review Committee's work. Commissioner Thomas noted the discussion that
took place on Monday, August 15, 1994, was only the beginning of the process. He said
no conclusions would be reached until final review following two public hearings.
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ITEM #8 - Public Inout re location of Florida Gulf Coast Art Center
The City Manager stated staff has been working with the Florida Gulf Coast Art
Center (FGCAC) for the past few years to identify a location. She reported the referendum
to locate thB'FGCAC at the Maas Brothers site failed. Other City owned Downtown sites
were examined. The Chamber property is too small, as is the "bunker" south of City Hall
on Pierce. Ms. Deptula indicated the two sites proposed are City Hall with 3 acres or the
site to the west of City Hall with 4.25 acres. She felt either site would be appropriate.
Negotiations with the FGCAC have not occurred.
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Ken Rollins, Executive Director of FGCAC, expressed his appreciation for this
opportunity and consideration. He indicated the FGCAC Board of Trustees plans to reach
a final decision regarding a location by September 30, 1 994. He noted people too often
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". ~ the Center will have a significant impact on the entire county, mostly in the city in which it
is located. He cited an early 80's study that estimated art's impact on Florida at $1
billion. He reported the large number of cultural tourists stay longer and spend more
money. Last year, it is estimated that 4.7 million people attended cultural events in
Pinellas County. He stated regional and national workshops will be held as well. The state
of the art facility will include exhibition space, classrooms, a gift shop, small restaurant,
and visual arts research library. Plans include expanding the commitment to the public and
local artists through festivals and art shows.
Mr. Rollins reported the FGCAC has budgeted a $1 million operating budget. Plans
call for 18 full time staff, 5 part time, and 500 volunteers. A minimum 100,000 visitors a
year are anticipated. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa will feature the FGCAC in their lobby
as a further destination. He noted for every $1 spent for the Art Center, $4 is returned to
the community. Mr. Rollins reported the King Tut exhibition in New Orleans brought more
money into that city than did the Super Bowl.
Mr. Rollins stated in the early 1980's, Lakeland invested $2.5 million in the Arts in
a virtually abandoned downtown. He reported the museum became an intricate part of the
revitalization. More than $40 million has since been invested in Lakeland's downtown.
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Ms. Deptula stated the FGCAC is requesting the City: 1) waive the estimated
$56,000 impact fee; 2) make a one time cash contribution of $50,000; 3) sell or lease the
City. Hall site; or 4) lease site below the City Halt site for $1lyear or sell it to the Center
with a reverter clause.
Bill Anderson, minister at Calvary Baptist, felt the Center would represent a happy
combinaticn in the Downtown exhibiting local works and enhancing the cultural
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Phil Thomas, a Downtown businessperson, spoke in favor of the below the bluff
site. He felt the FGCAC will continue the trend of Downtown redevelopment.
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Bob Henion, preferred leasing the below the bluff site to the FGCAC so the City
could retain control of the property. He felt the Center would be a prize for Clearwater
. and. an asset to Downtown development and tourism.
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Karen Walker noted the Center's firm mission and financial statements. She noted
cities are identified by their amenities and facilities. She expressed concerns that the City
might lose if it does not act and urged the Commission take advantage of this opportunity.
Bill Stephens felt the Center represented a wonderful opportunity but questioned if
it is Clearwater's responsibility to subsidize it. He noted the City already has art programs
at Ruth Eckerd, the junior college, and Parks & Recreation facilities. He noted this location
was enthusiastically rejected last time it was proposed. He expressed concern about
building a museum in a low lying area and felt that use of the property inappropriate. He
did not feel Downtown development needed this project. He requested the Center
participate in a City-wide project.
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Jeannette Dunn questioned why the Center should be located on the waterfront.
She stated the City needs an income, not another waste of taxes. She recommended the
Center locate somewhere else.
Richard Houghton thanked Mr. Rollins. He noted the $4 million estimate of annual
revenues that will enrich the City. He spoke strongly in favor of locating the FGCAC
Downtown. He expressed concern that too much dickering might dampen the Art
Center's enthusiasm for Clearwater. He felt this type of attraction will revitalize the City.
Mr. Houghton questioned Commissioner Thomas' requirement for a. roof garden. He felt
nothing that would hamper this project is productive.
The Mayor stated design negotiations will follow the referendum.
Dee Rae Crews said she was excited about this southern cultural center and its
exhibition of hospitality and genteelness. She reported during the many years she worked
in tourist centers she learned tourists desire destinations that differ from their everyday
life. She felt local visitors will be followed by vacationers and conventioneers. She noted
her preference for the City Hall site.
Marie Brown stated she has lived in Clearwater for 42 years and noted how the
City has continued to grow culturally. She was "all for" the FGCAC.
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John Tscarcios spoke strongly in favor of locating the FGCAC in Clearwater. He
said he was still waiting for the replacement for the auditorium to be built. He did not
agree with the sites chosen. He encouraged continued negotiation for an alternate
Downtown site. He stated the Center should not be granted ownership of the land.
Steve Saliga agreed the FGCAC should be located Downtown but not on the
waterfront. He questioned the large salaries paid to Art Center employees. He felt the
Parks & Recreation Department was bigger than the FGCAC and has better facilities.
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Bob Wright spoke against leasing or selling the bluff for any purpose. He is not
against the FGCAC but noted many other suitable sites are available. He stated citizens do
not like sweetheart deals like $1/year leases. He felt the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) and Peter GOZZ(l were grasping at any straw to revitalize Downtown. He
suggested the CRA consider leasing a piece of their property to the Center.
. John Meek spoke in favor of building the FGCAC on the bluff. He noted a new
vitality in Downtown. He said the Art Center would be an important anchor. He felt these
who spoke against the Center did not understand the economic benefits. He indicated the
Center would help the young and the old. He stated there was no better setting for the
Art Center than on the bluff with its natural, ever changing scenery.
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.Desmond Buzen spoke in favor of locating the FGCAC Downtown. He opposed
changing City Hall's function. He was not opposed to the below the bluff property but felt
the le'ase should reflect the value of the property. He encouraged negotiations to locate
the Center in another Downtown location.
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Marvin Moore spoke in favor of the FGCAC but not the planned location. He
recommended it be built on one of the planned Downtown lakes. He noted a 1983
referendum indicated Clearwater residents do not want the bayfront denigrated.
Terry Tsafantinos noted the Art Colony did not attract people Downtown. He
noted an Art Gallery in New York City, open seven hours a day, four days a week,
attracted no one after 4 p.m. or on weekends. He spoke against any more non-profit
organizations locating in Clearwater. He felt a referendum should include another site
choice.
Lois Cormier requested the bayfront 'be left alone. She recommended hanging on to
City Hall. She felt nothing should be constructed on the low-lying land.
Phil Henderson, Chair of the Board of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce, read a
resolution passed by the Chamber in support of efforts to relocate the FGCAC to the
property below the bluff. He felt the Center will be socially beneficial and provide an
economic impact to the City. He offered the Chamber's assistance to facilitate this
opportunity. He noted the resolution was based on facts: 1) the land is currently not on
tax roles so there will be no loss of tax revenues; 2) this facility will attract people
Downtown; 3) input from residents. He stated the Chamber would work to help pass the
referendum.
Burt Amann spoke in whole hearted support of locating the FGCAC below the bluff.
He felt the City has everything to gain in attracting this clean, energetic enterprise. He
urged the Commission to consider this favorab!y. He said the Center will attract business
and tax benefits.
Anne Garris felt it would be nice to have the FGCAC in Downtown but did not see
that it would help revitalize the City. She noted the Dali Museum did not revitalize
downtown St. Petersburg. She felt Clearwater residents already expressed resistance to
development on the bluff in a previous referendum. She said the bay front is part of the
City's heritage and should mirror Coachman Park. She noted the impossibility of locating a
bayfront park elsewhere. She stated the museum in Lakeland was located downtown
where revitalization is needed. Ms. Garris indicated the chosen site is too small and
recommended consideration of the East End or fronting on a planned Downtown lake.
Bob Bickerstaffe felt the FGCAC would be great in another location, possibly by a
Downtown lake. He questioned giving away City property. He sp'oke in support of the
City Hall remaining as a legislative building. He questioned why all development has to be
on the bayfront'instead of developing the rest of Downtown.
Sheila Cole spoke in favor of the FGCAC but not on the proposed sites. She
suggested the Center could anchor Downtown from the Dimmitt property or by the
planned O'owntown lake. She spoke against locating the Art Center on the bluff and giving
away City property.
Mike Sanders embraced locating the FGCAC at the bluff top site. He noted the Art
Center actually begall in Clearwater in 1936. He felt it would be a cataly~t in revitalizing
Downtown.
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Mayor Garvey recommended this be scheduled as an agenda item. Commissioner
Deegan felt the Commission needed to decide whether to include it on a ballot.
The Mayor strongly disagreed with comments regarding the CRA "grasping for
straws. n She noted the Parks & Recreation Department is not comparable to the FGCAC
as City programs occupy retirement and creative time and do not compete with FGCAC
programs. She stated the Arts Colony cannot be compared to the Art Center.
Commissioner Deegan stated most opinion indicates the benefits of the FGCAC
would be good for the City and Downtown and would attract others. He favored locating
the Art Center at the bluff where it will not detract from the open space, take away an
activity, or remove a commercial site from the tax rolls. He noted the CRA's property
holdings are limited to the Bilgore site, the parking garages, and the Stepps Building that
presently houses an AIDS' program. He said no other City owned property can be used
for this purpose. He reported the FGCAC negotiations with private interests were not
fruitful.
Commissioner Deegan said replacing the auditorium would be part of the
Harborview Center development. He stated the Commission is not discussing removing
property from the tax-roll but leasing it to the FGCAC. He too felt there was no
comparison to the Art Colony. He said the Art Center will attract their own clientele. He
indicated the $1/year lease was valid as presently the site sits empty and does not
generate revenue.
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Commissioner Deegan spoke against the requested grant and waiving the impact
fees. He recommended the FGCAC develop additional funding sources.
Commissioner Deegan noted in the outcomes of previous referendums may not
reflect the wishes of the present population. He said the impetus occurring in Downtown
should not be stopped. He stated the City must advise the Supervisor of Election of a
ballot question by September 16, 1994 and requested the Art Center's Board meet and
resolve their location choice prior to that date.
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Commissioner Thomas stated he has been at the center of the issue to save the
bayfront for the past 13 years. He noted many speaking this evening were aligned with
him on earlier efforts. He agreed a bayfront park would be nice but noted the lack of land.
He felt the proposal with caveats is the first bayfront project he can support.
Commissioner Thomas indicated its location below the bluff would prevent it from being
seen from the East. He felt the building would provide little vision pollution.
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Commissioner Thomas requested the referendum include the following caveats: 1)
. 250 parking spaces on the ground floor under the roof and a 40,000 square foot second
level surrounded by a promenade; 2) architectural approval of the building by the
Commission; 3) a garden on top of the building; 4) a setback from Cleveland Street
including landscaping; 5) construction to begin within 24 months of approval of the
referendum; 6) in event of a bankruptcy or failure, the property reverts to the City.
Commissioner Thomas opposed waiving impact fees and cash contributions. He
suggested donating instead $100,000 worth of landscaping materials. He supported the
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Mayor Garvey recommended the caveats be discussed following the referendum.
She expressed no problems with a 30 year lease.
Commissioner Fitzgerald said the FGCAC would be a great asset and noted its
location is critical. He spoke in favor of the City Hall site, noting the building looks like an
Art Center. He stated the FGCAC could expand down the bluff where parking could be
placed underneath. In recalling discussions several years ago regarding the safety hazards
related to the loc.ation of the tennis courts, he agreed with Commissioner Thomas'
suggestion regarding a landscaping buffer along Cleveland Street.
Commissioner Fitzgerald expressed sympathy for those concerned with giving away
property. He spoke in favor of consolidating City Hall but would support a referendum to
determine if the public is willing to make a decision regarding locating the FGCAC
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Commissioner Berfield stated her largest problem was why the FGCAC needed to
locate on the bayfront. Mr. Rollins indicated he worked with City staff for several months
and forwarded all' potential options to the site selection committee. Many sites were
reviewed. He stated the final decision meshed with what staff felt they could support and
the selection committee's recommendations. Commissioner Berfield questioned if City
staff recommended the bayfront sites. Mr. Rollins stated many potential sites were
presented by the staff. Dialogue regarding pros and cons continued for more than two
months.
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Commissioner Berfield questioned the major objection the FGCAC had to the East
End property. Mr. Rollins indicated it was felt it was not in the best interest of the Art
Center to locate there when no one knows what itS overall development will be. He stated
th~y reviewed accessibility, aesthetics, etc. Commissioner Berfield noted accessibility to
the East End was superior to the bayfront.
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with the bluff site had been cOl)1pleted. Mr. Rollins indicated they had not. Commissioner
Berfieldexpressed concerns regarding the Trustees approving the site by
. September 16, 1994. Mr. Rollins felt the decision could be reached prior to that date.
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adjoining the site cannot absorb increased traffic. Central Permitting Director Scott
'. Shuford' noted the transportation issue has not yet been addressed. He indicated once the
Commission states a specific site choice, staff can do a quick analysis and provide input.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if a traffic problem is established, is the City
bound by a referendum.
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Mr. Shuford Indicated concurrency regulations, access, height, and open space would all
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Commissioner Berfield questioned if the FGCAC or City would be obligated if the
roferendum passed. Assistant City Attorney Hull indicated the referendum obtains
permission, not a requirement. Mr. Rollins felt the key question was whether either site
could be made available to the Art Center. The Mayor noted the FGCAC also has the
opportunity to back out.
Commissioner Thomas noted the roferendum gives the FGCAC the right to build but
they would still have an obligation to meet all of the City's regulations.
Commissioner Berfield said based on what has been said, the referendum does n()t
bind either party. She agreed the FGCAC would provide an economic boost to the City.
She indicated she was not comfortable with the chosen sites. Commissioner Berfield said
there was a large turnout on a similar referendum 10 years ago. She pointed out things
have changed and felt the referendum would provide the Commission a way to find out
how the residents feel. She expressed support for the referendum as long as the City is
not legally tied.
~ommissioner Thomas made a basic motion to grant the FGCAC the right to go to
referendum for the construction of a building in the location of the tennis courts with
ground.floor parking and a 40,000 square foot Art Center. Commissioner Deegan
requ3sted the motion be more basic.
Commissioner Deegan moved .to place on the ballot a referendum for citizens that
would permit the construction of the FGCAC in the general area of the tennis courts to
lease to the Art Center for 30 years at $1/year. The motion was duly seconded.
Commissioner Deegan stated if the City has final approval of the design, there is no
need to mention other concerns regarding setbacks, gardens, etc. The City Manager
suggested the referendum question be simple and clear, and negotiation points regarding
design details could be included in separate motions.
Commissioner Deegan restated the motion to read as a motion to place on the
, ballot 8 referendum for citizens that would permit the construction of an Art Center on the
. property between Cleveland and Pierce Street, East of Pierce Boulevard, and below the 28
. foot level west of the existing City Hall. The secol1der agreed. Upon the voted being
taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Deegan noted final approval of design of the site and building
includes parking setbacks, promenades, the building's square footage, and the location of
. parking.
. Commissioner Thomas moved that the City Commission have architectural and site
plan approval of the project. The modon was duly seconded and carried unanimous1y.
Commissioner Thomas stated the lease must have a reverter clause that it goes
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r ..,.} to improvements. Commissioner Thomas indicated he wanted to include a claim so the
property returns to the City. Commissioner Deegan stated no one can turn over City land
to someone else.
Consensus was for staff to work out language so the land and improvements will
revert to the City if the Art Center abandons the facility even if some financial enumeration
may be required.
Commissioner Thomas moved that in the event of abandonment of the project by
the FGCAC, the land and structures would revert to the City with a right of first refusal
with payment for improvements at the appraised value. Commissioner Fitzgerald felt this-
information should be included in the lease. He felt this language would not be
uncommon. The Assistant City Attorney agreed.
Commissioner Fitzgerald stated the site would remain the City's land and the City's
lease. He said if the lease is negated, it is still City land and the City would have the right
to take over the operations on that land. He felt there would be no problem with language
to cover this concern. Mayor Garvey noted the City wants the first opportunity to buy
back the improvements at the current appraised value.
Commissioner Deegan preferred consensus on this item to a motion. Consensus
was for some sort of a reverter clause to be included.
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months of the referendum were contradicted by Mr. Rollins' estimate of a 2 1/2 to 3 year
fund raising time frame. The City Manager indicated staff can structure completion dates
so the project keeps moving.
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Tim Mariani, attorney representing the FGCAC, said the Art Center is not
purchasing the property. He stated a good lease will include a default provision. He
- expressed concern that the Commission not impose strict guidelines. He requested an
op'portunity to compromise. He felt the Art Center would face difficulty in obtaining
financing with a 24 month limitation. He suggested a non specific review process be
established calling for an update and status report in two years.
Commissioner Thomas noted if the referendum passes, the public wit1 be waiting
for something to happen. He said if nothing is happening and another opportunity for the
site presents itself, the City could be stuck. He felt limits had to be established.
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Mariani did not object to establishing restrictions. He suggested the FGCAC be given two
years to present a plan and three years to break ground. Commissioner Thomas agreed
with deadlines for the FGCAC to present building plans within two years, break ground
within three years, and complete the project within five years. Mr. Mariani expressed
concerns regarding the five year restriction. Commissioner Thomas agreed the deadline
could be extended based on an Act of God. Mr. Mariani expressed concerns regarding
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Commissioner Deegan felt as long as staff and the Art Center are allowed latitude
to work out language for exceptions, the last schedule recommended by Commissioner
Thomas was acceptable.
Commissioner Berfield noted approval of this project is based it providing a boost to
economic development and expressed concerns that the five-year window until completion
of this project did little to provide that. Commissioner Deegan noted other movement will
occur prior to the opening.
Consensus was to develop language to establish developmental deadlines allowing
for circumstances beyond the Art Center's control.
Commissioner Thomas stated his opposition to making a cash contribution. He
reiterated his proposal to donate $100,000 worth of City plant materials in lieu of the Art
Center's request. Commissioner Deegan felt this item might prove to be a deal breaker.
He ,noted a $10P,000 contribution of cash or materials was significant.
Commissioner Fitzgerald felt the recommendation was inappropriate and expressed
his reluctance to commit to it. He stated the Commission first faces the hurdle of the
referendum. He recommended these negotiations be delayed until after the referendum.
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cooperate with them. He stated a commitment to spend a huge sum of money may turn
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The City Clerk reported the Supervisor of Elections needs the referendum language
by September 16, 1994, for this to be on the November ballot. The Mayor recommended
. this item be scheduled for discussion on September 12, 1994 and September 15, 1994.
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ITEM #9 .~ (Cont'd from 07/21/94) Public Hearina & First Readina Qrds. #5640~94 &
" #5641-94 ~ land Use Plan Amendment to Institutiona' for Parcels A, B & C; MPD Zoning
. for Parcels A, B, C & 0; and approve Master Plan for Parcels A, B C; & 0 (various
. 'properties east and west of S. Ft. Harrison Ave. and north and south of Pinellas
'St.HMorton. Plant Hospital Association, Inc., et ai, LUP94-15, Z94-06HCP)
Morton Plant Hospital requests their Main Campus and Satellite Area be. rezoned a
Master .Planned Development District and all properties within the Planning Area without a
Future Land Use Plan Classification of Institutional be reclassified as Institutional.
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Staff feels the Master Plan should not be considered a Development of Regional
'mpact (DR\). Staff examined the information presented by Tim Johnson regarding the DRI
issue and reviewed statutory and procedural requirements for DRI's. As Mr. Johnson's
letter indicates, the threshold level has not been reached.
Existing water facilities are capable of providing an adequate water supply to meet
the hospital's needs. The City will be relocating its existing sewage lift station from south
of the main hospital building to the vicinity of Druid Road and Jeffords Street. The new
lift station will be adequate to provide service for future hospital expansion and the
surrounding service area. The existing lift station can serve present demand and has
adequate capacity to serve anticipated, short term added demand, including the proposed
Heart and Vascular Center. The existing gravity sewers and force mains are adequate to
serve projected development anticipated in the Master Plan. According to the hospital, the
lift station's new location win be shown on the Master Plan prior to second ordinance
reading.
Drainage details are not addressed in the submitteCl development plan. The Land
Development Code only requires a "concept plan" be submitted, leaving drainage, building
detans, etc. to be addressed in the site p'an and/or construction plans. The existing
Cancer Care Center, the proposed Heart and Vascular Center and all future development
are being designed to meet SWFWMD's and the City's drainage requirements. Staff is
requiring the hospital to install a 72Rinch main drainage Hne to replace an existing, smaller
line prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Heart and Vascular Center.
This line is part of the hospital's long range drainage plan.
Staff is reviewing the traffic circulation plan submitted by the project engineer for a
separate report to be provided to the City Commission: The project engineer indicated
additional information will be provided regarding solid waste disposal, air quality, sound
generation and vibration. Staff's recommendation is subject to modification based on
analysis of this information.
A minor plan amendment needs to occur to reflect a 1 O-foot wide buffer along the
east side of 5 Ft. Harrison Avenue.,
As a result of the staff's meeting August 17, 1994, with Morton Plant Hospital
representatives concerning the Master Plan, Mr. Shuford clarified the following
Commission concerns in an August 17, 1994 memorandum:
. Stormwater Management - Hospital representatives have committed to retrofitting
substantial portions of the subject property to provide stormwater quaUty treatment above
SWFWMD and City development standards to include a centralized treatment area
surrounding the wetlands area in the middle of the site and a natural marsh treatment
" facility located at the outfall point into Clearwater Harbor. Staff feels this plan represents
the maximum storm water quality treatment that can reasonably be expected of the
Hospital given constraints on treatment options posed by existing development.
S Ft. Harrison Landscaping R As a major entryway into Clearwater, there has been a
desire to treat 5 Ft. Harrison Ave. in a comprehensive fashion with regard to perimeter
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indicates a 25-foot wide landscaped buffer along the road's west side and a 1 a-foot wide
buffer along the east side in full compliance with code requirements. A comprehensive
landscaping plan specifying plant materials, berming and phasing details along S Ft.
Harrison Ave. will be submitted for review, consideration and approval by the City prior to
the second reading of the ordinances adopting the Master Plan.
Use of City Gas and Recycling Services - Historically, Morton Plant has been one of
the City's three largest gas customers. )"he Hospital is reviewing the cost-effectiveness
and reliability of interconnecting the proposed Central Utility Plant with the City gas
system. The interconnection may not be feasible for technical and economic reasons, but
represents a continuation of an existing cooperative relationship between the Hospital and
the City gas system.
The Hospital has an existing contract with a private company to recycle office
paper, green bar computer paper, and cardboard. Hospital representatives have indicated
a wiUingness to consider City recycling services as part of contract bidding when their
contract expires in September.
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regarding the appearance and noise generation of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) located .
east of S Ft. Harrison Ave. on the Hospital Master Plan. CUP is in the design stage and
specific details can be provided prior to second ordinance reading. Hospital
representatives note its location immediately across from the main campus entrance
provides them the incentive to insure the plant's design is attractive.
HeUcopter LandIngs - In keeping with current practice, hospital representatives
intend to continue helicopter landings at the west end of Jeffords Street. The Hospital is
, not a trauma center. Landings are infrequent, totalling only 10 over the past year.
Hospital representatives clarified note 11511 on the Master Plan as indicating that the rooftop
of the Adler Building is adaptable to helicopter landings should an alternate site be needed.
A change in landing sites would require substantial construction. A change in helicopter
landing sites would constitute a major change to the Master Plan, and would require
Commission approval. '
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Minor Changes to the Master Plan - This plan incorporates changes required by the
Planning and Zoning Board: 1) The Heart and Vascular Center has been relocated
northward to correspond with the more detailed site plan for this portion of the site; 2) a
150-foot floor area ratio (FAR) line has been shown on the north side of the site. The FAR
in this area is 0.25, under PPC rules establishing a maximum 1.0 total allowable FAR for
the Institutional plan category and a maximum 0.65 FAR allowed within a 150-foot radius
from an abutting jurisdiction; and 3) Environmentally sensitive areas along Clearwater
Harbor have been delineated.
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Department of Community Affairs is anticipated. Staff has suggested changes to improve
the clarity of the traffic impact study.
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Community Affairs review is required.
Frank Logan, Chair of the Morton Plant Hospital Board of Trustees, noted all board
members are volunteers. Their objective is to provide health care to the community. He
reported the Board decided three years ago it needed a Master Plan. The initial plan was
completed in May 1993. He stated the hospital met with the communities as well as the
staffs of Clearwater and Belleair. He indicated the hospital made significant changes to
the plan including moving the main energy center east of S Ft. Harrison, incorporating a
landscaping plan, lowering the height of a parking garage and moving it away from
Jeffords, establishing lower floor area ratios in buildings that border the site, and
internalizing traffic control. He noted the new plan includes expensive modifications but
felt it was compatible with the neighborhood.
Dr. Peter Bloomcrantz, surgeon, expressed the doctors' perspective. He stated he
has served on staff at Morton Plant for 17 years and the medical staff has had input into
this plan. He said his goals were to improve the efficiency of giving care, improve access
to care, and deliver care in a state of the art environment. He felt the facilities at Morton
Plant BrB the finest in the state.
A video of the Master Plan was shown reviewing the phases of the plan: Phase I -
Pawe" Cancer PavUion, realign the road, close access to Druid, landscape the zone on
Waters Avenue, raze the old nursing home, build the Heart & Vascular Pavilion; Phase II -
Complete the Heart & Vascular Pavilion and multi-level parking deck, widen Pinellas Street
at the main campus entrance, divert traffic away from Corbett and Jeffords; build the
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central utilities center and buy land for off site employee parking east of Ft. Harrison
Avenue; Phase III - raze the old utility plan and build a connector between the main
buildings;. Phase IV - close Bay Avenue and expand emergency care; Phase V - construct a
new entrance for ambulatory care and expand the critical care facility; Phase VI - build a
medical'office building on the west side of S Ft. Harrison and build a parking deck on
Jeffords; Phase VII - add to the diagnostic pavilion and expand the rehabilitation pavilion.
Mr. Marquardt reported, in response to community concerns, the location of the
parking deck was moved and reduced in height. Significant landscaping was added. He
. noted designating Pinellas Street as the hospital's main entrance minimizes the impact on
Druid, Corbett, and Jeffords. The Central Utility plant is planned for an industrial area
aw'ay fr.om residential areas. The campus is surrounding by landscaping and proper
lighting. Additional buffer zones were created. Noise will be reduced as the traffic
circulation will be within the campus. Mr. Marquardt said main buildings are being placed
away from residential areas. The building heights of perimeter buildings was lowered.
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for perimeter buildings was reduced to 0.65, well below the
1.0 permitted. He reported non essentials have been moved off campus eliminating 400
daily trips to the campus.
Mr. Marquardt indicated there was a tremendous amount of input from staff
following the submission of the Master Plan in April 1994.
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Keith Appenzeller, of King Engineering, addressed the codes that apply to this
master plan. He reported amendments to the plan were based on comments from City
staff and the City Commission. He stated the overall drainage was evaluated.
Improvements include the replacement of 1 ,000 lineal feet of storm drainage pipe with 72
inch pipe to serve some drainage needs beyond the campus. He state much of the area
was developed prior to water treatment regulations. Treatment facilities will be
constructed with each new building. He said the number of treated acres will increase
from 1 0 acres to more than 30 by the time the project is completed, five more than is
required.
Mr. Appenzeller stated a landscape buffer has been planned. The Master Plan
requires a minimum 1 a-foot wide buffer along S Ft. Harrison. In response to the
neighborhood, the utility plant was moved east of Ft. Harrison and north of Pinellas Street.
He indicated care was taken to design an attractive utility plant. He indicatadmore details
will be available prior to second reading.
Mr. Appenzeller stated the traffic plan was based on the concept of the Master
Plan. A study was completed and plans were made to meet the ultimate parking and
, circulation needs of the campus.
Mr. Appenzeller reported the sanitary sewer system was evaluated. He noted the
pump station would be relocated to serve this area. He said the water distribution system
was adequate. He r)oted he had contacted Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services
,regarding hurricane procedures who advised him that Morton Plan would not need to be
evacuated but was ,designated to receive patients.
Mr. Appenzeller noted the level of development, with a 0.68 FAR, was less than
allowed. He stated they have worked to minimize the hospital's impact on the surrounding
neighborhoods. .
Commissioner Thomas questioned when the stormwater issue was originally
brought before the Commission, what percentage of the property was being treated. Mr.
A'ppenzeller indicated every portion of the site'that was to be redeveloped. Commissioner
Thomas questioned what size area was scheduled to receive total storm water treatment
prior to working with staff. Mr. Appenzeller indicated that would be difficult to estimate.
Commissioner Thomas requested a percentage. Scott Shuford stated presently 25% of
the site Is tre'ated. He said the percentage requiring treatment would increase due to code.
He indicated the hospital went above what was required. He estimated approximately
, " 66% would be eventual1y be treated., Commissioner Thomas questioned it Mr. Appenzeller
concurred with Mr. Shuford's statement. Mr. Appenzeller indicated he did. Mr. Marquardt
noted no changes were made in the past two weeks.
Gary Singleton, of King Engineering, indicated the plan last provided the
Commission did not include details of storm water plans. The latest plans include this
information.
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planned. Mr. Appenzeller stated they were working out details to provide a habitat
enhancement at the outfall based on staff suggestions.
Commissioner Thomas expressed concern regarding pollution from the site
discharging into Clearwater Bay. He questioned what it would take to clean 100% of the
stormwater from the site. Mr. Appenzeller indicated there would need to be a system
developed to treat 130 acres of property. Commissioner Thomas questioned how large a
problem that would be. Mr. Marquardt indicated in a meeting with Assistant City Manager
William Baker it was agreed that more than just campus drainage would be addressed. He
did not want the City Commission to think the hospital did not deal with water treatment
prior to two weeks ago. He stated the meetings did result in some enhancements.
Commissioner Thomas questioned what more could be done to reduce pollution.
Mr. Marquardt indicated it was not all Morton Plant Hospital's responsibility. He noted the
hospital is treating more than 100 acres off campus.
. Commissioner Thomas questioned if any more could be done. Mr. Appenzeller
indicated not without removing part of the hospital or parking lot. Commissioner Berfield
questioned if more could be accomplished if the City joined with Morton Plant to treat all
of the water. Mr. Appenzeller estimated a 20 acre pond would be needed to treat all of
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the treatment of water. He stated the hospital wishes to address this concern in their 10-
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Commissioner Thomas expressed his desire for a maximum clean up of the land.
He questioned if the hospital owns submerged land capable of a large salt water marsh.
Mr. Marquardt stated if it were in conjunction with the City. Commissioner Thomas
indicated he did not expect Morton Plant to do it all. Mr. Marquardt stated the hospital
agreed to install a 72-inch pipe when only a 24-inch one was required. Commissioner
Thomas requested a commitment to improve the water quality. Mr. Marquardt agreed that
would be fair. He indicated the hospital will work with the City.
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east side was increased to 10 feet. He felt 10 feet is generous and explained the west's
buffering was 25 feet wide because of the existing trees the hospital wishes to preserve.
, Mr. Marquardt stated the energy center, stillln the design stage, is set back
.. significantly. Landscaping to the building was discussed. He noted with Pinellas Street as
the main campus entrance, they do not want anything across the street that is
inconsistent with the campus' design. He felt a 25-foot buffer in this area is unrealistic.
Mr. Marquardt indicated the hospital has done a lot to improve S Ft. Harrison.
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Commissioner Deegan concurred. The Mayor noted the City would willingly work with the
hospital on stormwater treatment. Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned if what was
presented already exceeds requirements. Mr. Shuford agreed. Commissioner Fitzgerald
noted the Master Plan is subject to change in out years. The Mayor agreed.
Commissioner Thomas said this is an economic issue. He recognized this large plan
encompasses 44 acres. He stated the original 10 acre site expansion has deducted 30
acres of houses from the City's tax roles. He noted Morton Plant has 3 contract with a
recycling company other than the City. He felt it would show a good spirit of cooperation
for the hospital to work with the City. He noted the hospital is a good gas customer and
wanted it on record that Morton Plant recognizes their partnership with the City and direct
as much business to the City as possible. Mr. Marquardt indicated the hospital employs a
large number of people and provides an economic boost to the area. He stated he had a
conversation with staff two weeks ago regarding the City's gas and recycling services. He
indicated if prices are competitive, the hospital will review it when the current contract
expires in October. Mayor Garvey noted the rates must be competitive otherwise health
care costs increase.
Commissioner Deegan referred to a letter from Mr. Heald expressing concerns
regarding the location of the helicopter landing site. Mr. Marquardt indicated the site was
by the harbor and not on the building as indicated in the letter. He reported an average of
ten flights per year.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve the Land Use Plan Amendment to
Institutional for Parcels A, B & C; MPD Zoning for Parcels A, 8, C & 0; and approve
Master Plan for Parcels' A, B C, & 0, various properties east and west of S. Ft. Harrison
Ave. and north and south of Pinellas St. for Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc., et al.
The motion was duly seconded.
Commissioner Thomas requested the hospital work with staff on the requested
changes prior to the second reading. Mr. Shuford noted general agreement to include the
plans for stormwater when the Master Plan is brought back for a second reading and
submit the landscaping plans for S Ft. Harrison frontage, equalizing the treatment of plant
materials as much as possible.
Commissioner Fitzgerald stated these amendments to his motion were not
acceptable. Mr. Shuford indicated staff would equalize the types of materials used for the
S Ft. Harrison landscaping, not the width. Commissioner Deegan felt the depth of the
landscaping could not be seen from the street. He felt the hospital as gone well beyond
what is required.
Commissioner Thomas requested agreements listed in Mr. Shuford's
August 17, 1994 memorandum be included in the motion. Commissioner Fitzgerald
questioned if Morton Plant Hospital was aware of the memorandum. Mr. Marquardt
agreed the memorandum represented an accurate consensus of discussions between the
. staff and hospital.
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August 17, 1994, memorandum. The seconder agreed.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance 1/5640-94 for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas verified that amendments made in the original
approval would be included in the Master Plan when the document was returned for
second reading.
Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5640-94 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
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iTEM #10 ~ (Cont'd from 07/21/94) Public Hearing 8& First Reading Ords. #5638-94 &
tl5639-94 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Institutional for Sec. 21-29-15, M&B 12.16 &
12..17 and abutting vacated portions of Sheridan Ave. (Parcel A), PISP PO Zoning, and
Final Site Plan for Parcel A and Westover Sub., Blk A, together with vacated portions of
Watkins Rd. and Sheridan Ave. abutting Blk A (1250 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.)(Morton Plant
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southwest of the intersection of Pinellas Street and S Ft. Harrison Avenue. The hospital
requests rezoning the subject property in order to replace a portion of the existing
. Rehabilitation Center with a four story Heart and Vascular Center and to construct a
, parking garagt';) the site's west side, presently occupied by a parking lot.
. The proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan has been submitted in order
to' eX'pedite' the construction of the proposed Heart and Vascular Center and associated
. parking. This 'site, under ten' acres, is eligible for expeditious review by the Department of
Community Affairs. . The Master Plan will have to be submitted as part of a semi~annual
submission to the Department of Community Affairs, a more time consuming process.
. Upon finalization of this request, this planned development district will stand alone. When
the Master Plan is approved, this site, along with all other property included in the Master
Plan; wilf"be governed by the Master Plan, in addition to the more site-specific site plan.
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are subject to separate review and permitting processes; 2) Requisite building permits
must be procured within one year from the date of certification of the final site plan and all
requisites certificates of occupancy must be obtained within three years of the date of
certification of the site plan; 3) Prior to certification, the existing surface parking shall be
clearly delineated on the final site plan; 4) Prior to certification, The minimum turning
radius for designated drives and fire lanes shall be 42 feet; 5) Prior to certification, If
structure requires or has installed an automatic fire sprinkler system, a fire department
connection shall be installed a minimum of 1 5 feet from the structure, adjacent to a paved
drive and within 30 feet of a fire hydrant assembly; 6) Prior to certification, handicapped
spaces shall be adjusted to meet government standards; 7) Prior to certification, a
landscape plan shall be submitted to Environmental Management; 8) Prior to the issuance
of a building permit, a clearing and grubbing permit and a tree removal permit (of a no tree
verification form) 'are required: 9) Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit
application and calculations shall be provided to Environmental Management; 10) Prior to
issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved SWFWMD permit shall be submitted
to Environmental Management; 11) Prior to certification, the site plan must reflect the use
of raised curbs or protective timbers where interior landscaped areas abut pavement; 12)
Signage shall be as specified for "the Public/Semi-Public District; 13) Landscape plan shall
be designed to shield the effect of the parking garage; and 14) Surface parking shall be
striped and landscaped in accordance with the requirements of the Land Development
Code.
Pinenas Planning Council/Countywide Planning Authority and Florida Department of
Community Affairs review is required.
Mr. Marquardt, attorney representing Morton Plant Hospital, indicated this was
included in the previous discussion. Hal Ziecheck reported the four story building will
house a cardiac rehabilitation center, wellness center, and offices. He indicated the
hospital intends to provide earlier treatment on an outpatient basis to reduce the incidents
of death and disability from heart disease. He indicated a great need for this facility.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve a land use plan amendment to '
Institutional for Parcel A (Section 21-29-15, M&Bs 12.16 & 12.17 and abutting vacated
portions of Sheridan Avenue); P/SP PO zoning; and a final site plan for Parcel A and
Westover Subdivision together with vacated portions of Watkins Road and Sheridan
Avenue abutting Block A. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Bob Wright questioned if it was appropriate to pass this ordinance on first reading
when the Planning & Zoning Board (P&Z) has not seen this site plan. Mr. Shuford
indicated the P&Z has seen both plans and indicated plans for the Heart and Vascular
Center have not changed. Changes to the Master Plan were in response to the P&Z's
comments. Mr. Wright stated the P&Z had not yet seen the amended Master Plan. Mr.
Marquardt indicated all changes were minor. Commissioner Deegan questioned if the P&Z
had seen the plan in the past 30 days. Mr. Shuford indicated they had not. Commissioner
Deegan questioned if the P&Z was unaware of any changes. Mr. Shuford stated the level
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heights, etc. Commissioner Deegan noted under normal procedures, there was no
requirement to go back to the P&Z.
Robert Kern of the Harbor Oaks Association questione~ what actions were taken on
the P&Z's list of eight conditions. Mr. Shuford indicated conditions a, b, ,d, e, and f have
been met. He noted the 1 a-foot buffer east of S Ft. Harrison was not listed among the
P&Z conditions. Mr. Kern expressed concerns that the helicopter landing site on the plan
has not been removed. Mr. Shuford indicated the plan approved tonight includes a
different landing site. He stated any change in location requires City Commission
approval. Mr. Kern questioned if the heliport would be on top of the Adler building. It was
indicated it would not be.
In response to concerns expressed by Commissioner Thomas, Mr. Kern noted
runoff from Belleair and Clearwater cannot be blamed on Morton Plant Hospital. He
recommended construction of a catch basis. He expressed concerns that the
Comprehensive Plan would encourage people to find short cuts through Harbor Oaks, a
Historic District. He questioned why Belleair was not provided the courtesy to review
these plans. Mr. Marquardt indicated the Master Plan was forwarded to Belleair on
August 17, 1994. He stated since the facility is in Clearwater, it needed to be furnished
to the City first.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5638-94 for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5638-94 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thoma's and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5639-94 for first reading and
,res.d it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass Ordinance #5639-94 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"NaysU: None.
. ITEM #11 w (07/21 Cont'd to no date) Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5597w94 w
,Amending Sec. 40:489 to establish new parking requirements for Bayfront Core and
Eastern Corridor subdistricts of Urban Center District (LDCA 94-06); Res. #94-57 w
establishing fees for payment in lieu of providing required parking (CP)
'This ordinance has been continued to allow staff to advertise the version selected
by the Commission at the July 21, 1994, Commission meeting when direction was given
to: 1) Retain flexible parking options; 2) uGrandfatherU parking for existing buildings; 3)
Establish "suburban" parking standards for community service uses and places of
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resolution to establish the amount acceptable for fees in lieu of parking.
Staff also added a few use categories that also meet suburban standards:
Miscellaneous public/semipublic uses; and warehousing uses. By adding these uses, the
code does not need to be interpreted to establish parking space standards for uses such as
libraries, museums, galleries, private clubs and lodges, commercial marinas and hospitals.
Provision is also made to allow the development code administrator to determine parking
requirements for other, unlisted uses; this stylistic addition is in keeping with the language
in the "suburban" parking standards.
James Bond, representing the Scientologists, felt the ordinance is mainly concerned
with plans for their auditorium. The Mayor stated the ordinance is not designed to address
any specific Downtown development but was to deal with the reality of Downtown
parking needs.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve a land development code amendment
establishing new parking requirement for the Bayfront Core and Eastern Corridor
, subdistricts of the Urban Center District. The motion was duly seconded. The Mayor
questioned why the ordinance is retroactive. Mr. Shuford stated that was to take into
account a delay in action.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5597-94 for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass Ordinance #5597-94 on first
reading. . The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
IIAyes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
, The Assistant City Attorney presented Resolution #94~~: cillU read it by title only.
Commissioner Thomas questioned h::;w the $3,500 fee compared to the cost of
building a parking garage. Mr. ShuftJrd indicated this fee represented an average of the
cost of. surface' and structure parking. Commissioner Thomas questioned the cost of a
space in a parking garage. Mr. Shuford estimated the cost at between $4,500 and
. $6,000 depending on the size of the garage. Commissioner Thomas suggested raising the
fee to $4,500. Mayor Garvey recommended keeping the $3,500 fee.
Commissioner Berfield noted these fees will accumulate as part of the CIP. The
City Manager noted the funds would have to be for parking improvements. Commissioner
Berfield suggested the City could build another parking 'garage. Mayor Garvey noted the
City,could build surface parking. Commissioner Thomas felt with limited land, a garage
should be built. Commissioner Deegan agreed $4,500 should be the minimum fee. Mayor
Garvey indicated she did not want development to be hindered.
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the fee listed in Section One to $4,500. The motion was duly seconded. Upon the vote
being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Fitzgerald, Deegan and Thomas voted "Aye," and
Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution #94-57 as amended and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
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1TEM #12 - Second Readina - Ord. #5660-94 - RPD-C Zoning for property located at 3160
McMullen Booth Rd., Sec. 21-28-16, M&B 23.04, 23.05, 23.06, 23.08 & 23.13, 17.3
acres m.o.!., accept staff recommendation to' accept fee instead of land to meet Open
Space/Land Dedication requirement, and Final Site Plan for Landmark Manor: (McCullough,
Z94-04)
The applicants propose to develop 21 single family homes and incorp'orate their
existing home into the development, for a total of 22 lots on the 1 7.3 acre parcel, for a
density of 1.27 dwelling units per gross acre. Entrance into the subdivision is proposed to
be from Landmark Drive. The planned bridge over the northern portion of the retention
pond southef Turtle Brooke and adjacent to Landmark Drive will require an easement to be
conveyed. by the Eagles Glen Condominiums. All roads in the subdivision will be private,
but will be constructed to City standards. The subject property was annexed into the City
. . on December 17 ~ 1 992. .
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends that the City accept 4% of the
value of the developable upland ares in cash in lieu of dedication of land for parks, as there
are no existing parks nearby to add the land to and the area would be too small to stand
. alone as a park.
. . The Development R~view Committee (ORe) and Planning & Zoning Board (P&Z)
'conditions Qf approval are: 1) signs and fencing/walls are subject to separate review and
. permitting processes; 2) requisite building permits must be procured within 18 months
from the date ,of certification of the final site plan and all requisite certificates of
. occupancy must be obtained within three years of the date of certification of the site plan;
3) .the related final plat shall be recorded within one year from the certification date of the
preliminary plat or prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever comes first;
:4) a fire hydrant assembly shall be inst~lIed not more than 300 feet from any structures;
6) 'prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application is to be provided to
Engineering Site Plan Review; 6.) prior to the issuance of a building permit, a copy of the
app~oved SWFWMO permit is to be provided to Engineering Site Plan Review; 7) prior to
certification, the final site plan must be signed and sealed by a .Professional Engineer
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curb; 9) a 4-foot sidewalk is to be constructed adjacent to all streets; 10) the swale
between lots 6 & 7 should be eliminated and stormwater should be piped to a ditch at the
rear of lots 8 & 9; 11) floor slab elevation and lot grading is to be shown on each lot prior
to approval of construction plans; 12) entrance road is to be moved to the south so the
center line of Wessex Way and the proposed entrance road are 65 feet apart and left turns
on Landmark Drive will not conflict. The double curve on the entrance road can be
eliminated and the road can be more perpendicular to Landmark Drive; 13) prior to
issuance of a building permit, applicant shall acquire a clearing and grubbing permit and a
tree removal permit (or a no tree verification form) from Environmental Management; 14)
prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall provide to Environmental Management
and Engineering an approved copy of all necessary local, state and federal permits that
may be required; 15) prior to certification, a tree survey showing all protected trees within
the street right-ot-way, retention area and mitigation area, plus all trees greater than 10-
inch DBH on the remainder of the site, shall be submitted to Environmental Management;
16) applicant shall contact Parks & Recreation for the required recreation/open space
assessment fee to be paid prior to certification; 17) an easement for the bridge shan be
obtained from Eagles Glen Condominiums; and 18) the bridge design shall be done in
substantial conformance with the drawing submitted by Mr. McCullough at the
July 19, 1994, Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if this final site plan was based on an easement
being conveyed. Mr. Shuford agreed it was contingent on the easement being obtained.
Commissioner Deegan moved to approve RPD-C zoning for the subject property;
accepting a fee instead of land to meet the Open Space/Land Dedication requirement; and
the final site plan for Landmark Manor subject to the conditions previously stated. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5660-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5660-
94 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
tlAyes": Fitzgerald, Barfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #13 - Se~nQ Readina Ord. #5634-94 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Commercial
General for property located at 1914 Atlantis Dr., Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot 22,
0.14 acres m.o.!. - Amends the effective date of Ord. #5526-94 (Touchette, A93-27,
LUP93-36)
. The subject property on the west side of Atlantis Drive is one block east of Old
Coachman Road and approximately 275 feet north of Sunset Point Road. The applicant
annexed the property into the City in order to expand his existing building (Flower's
Bakery) on the three lots to the south. The lot is undersized for a General Commercia'
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area of the lots far exceeds the dimensional requirements for lots in the General
Commercial district. Parking for the Little People's Place (day care center) is directly
across Atlantis Drive to the east and directly to the west, behind the subject property, is a
retail business (Renate's Boutique). Buffering requirements between commercial and
residential property should mitigate possible problems for the single family residential
property directly to the north. With parking across the street and retail business to the
rear, the property is poorly suited for residential development. The land use and zoning
change should not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Don Touchette, owner of the property, reported he is developing a warehouse on
the property for Flowers Bakery.
Commissioner Deegan referred to previous citizen complaints regarding semi-trailer
trucks traveling into the residential area of Atlantis Drive. He noted the first time Mr.
Touchette addressed the Commission, he indicated the trucks would not be traveling north
on Atlantis. Mr. Touchette stated the trucks will load from an area in the center of the
building. He noted though his building will expand 55 feet, a 40-foot buffer will remain
between the building and residential properties.
Commissioner Deegan reiterated complaints he had heard regarding trucks traveling
north on Atlantis. . Mr. Touchette stated he has never seen that happen .as the preferred
route would be east on Sunset Point to US 19.
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warehouse.' Mr. Shuford indicated staff will review the design on the site to prevent semi-
trailer trucks from traveling north on Atlantis.
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Commissioner Deegan questioned when the semi-trailer trucks unload. Mr.
Touchette indicated they unload on the building's north end twice a day. Commissioner
Deegan questioned the time of that action. Mr. Touchette indicated the morning delivery
is between 6 and 7 a.m. Commissioner Deegan questioned if the trucks drive off the
property. Mr. Touchette stated he did not think they did. Commissioner Deegan
questioned if the Conditional Use permit cou\d addressed the problem of disturbing the
neighbors. Commissioner Berfield suggested a sign be erected on Atlantis forbidding truck
traffic in the neighborhood. Mr. Shuford agreed signage may help.
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Commissioner Deegan moved to approve an amendment of the effective date of
Ordinance #5626.94 which established a land use plan category 'of Commercial General
. for the subject property. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5634-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5634-94
. on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
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ITEM #14 M (Cont'd from 07/21/94) Public HearinQ & First Readino Ord. #5618-94-
Amending Sec. 40.463, to establish churches as a permitted use in the CC zoning district,
amending Sec. 40.465, to establish use limitations for church uses in the CC district
(LDCA 94M11 )(CP)
Mose Smith, pastor of a small church at the corner of Palmetto and Vine Streets in
N Greenwood contacted staff regarding a possible code amendment to allow churches in
the Commercial Center zoning districts.
Staff feels the ordinance is Justified with limitations placed on the amount of floor
area in a shopping center or commercial center that could be occupied by a church. The
ordinance provides a 10% limitation of total gross floor area for church uses in shopping
centers or commercial centers.
Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to approve a land development code amendment
establishing churches as a permitted use in the Commercial Center zoning district and to
establish use limitations for such. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously. '
. The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5618-94 for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass Ordinance #5618M94 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #15 - Public Hearina re: Clearwater's intent to exercise its municiDal Dowers to
90nstruct a municical aas svstem into Pasco County
Ansley Watson, attorney representing Peoples Gas, felt the proposed actions of the
Clearwater Gas System are beyond municipal powers. He questioned if the City
, Commission was aware the Public Service Commission (PSC) has Jurisdiction over this'
:r territory dispute. He reported the petition filed by Peoples Gas for a ruling is scheduled for
a January 6, 1995 hearing date. He expressed confidence the PSC would prohibit the City
"from 'eXtending into Pasco County.
Mr. Watson reported the City advised the FGT of plans to construct a new delivery
, gate in Pasco County. He indicated Peoples made a similar request two weeks later. He
inferred the FGT was unlikely to approve either request during a territorial dispute. If the
City's request is approved, he has recommended that Peoples go to court for an injunction
"until the territorial dispute is resolved. He felt further action by the City would be
premature and recommended the City not proceed.
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Chuck Warrington, Managing Director of the Gas System, reported the bond issue
request covered both Pasco County and the remaining expansion in Pine\las. He reported
staff has discussed Peoples' petition with legal counsel and believes this is within the
City's rights. He expressed his desire to proceed with the validation, etc. He noted
waiting would result in further delays in construction.
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Mayor Garvey questioned the difference in extending into Belleair versus Pasco
County. Commissioner Thomas requested a legal opinion. Grace Dunlap, City Bond
counsel, reported she has been in close contact with Interim City Attorney Alan Zimmet.
She stated their belief is the City has the right to expand into Pasco County. Ms. Deptula
noted the purpose of the validation hearing was to receive a judge's opinion. She
indicated staff believes the City will prevail in this territorial dispute.
Bob Wright stated he was confused about the amount of the bonds. He noted the
original approval for $25 million was increased in Spring 1994 to $35 million. He stated
the issuance of $8.25 million for Pinellas County was approved on August 15, 1994. He
questioned why this new request was for $26.75 million. The Mayor indicated the $8.25
million request plus this request equals $35 million.
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municipal purpose was to reduce taxes. He questioned what the cost would be if the City
lost the Pasco franchise. He questioned if the bond issue could be stopped. He requested
. the City Attorney's opinion be included on the record. He expressed concerns that the
City might spend from $2 to $3 million and then lose. The Assistant City Attorney stated
the last time he spoke with Alan Zimmet, the Interim City Attorney indicated this action
was within Municipal Power.
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Bonnie Wise stated the validation process would take 90 days. Ms. Deptula indicated the
City is negotiating a franchise with Pasco County. She questioned if costs are being
incurred. Ms. Wise stated certain costs are related specifically to the issuance of bonds.
Earlier legal costs are nominal.
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than one series as the need for capital financing warrants. The initial series of the 19948
bonds will be issued for $8.3 million to accommodate the first two years capital
expenditure budget (FY 1994/96) for the Pasco County portion of the Clearwater Gas
System Strategic Plan.
The authorized, not to exceed amount of $26.75 million has been set
. conservatively to accommodate the cost of issuance, reserve requirement funding, and
project cost changes. Any portion of the authorized amount not needed will be canceled.
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validation process.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve providing authority for issuance of not
exceeding $26,750,000 Gas System Revenue Bonds (19948 Project), to provide for Gas
System additions, extensions, supplements and replacements. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5665-94 for first reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass Ordinance #5665-94 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Barfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
Pyblic Hearino - Second Reading Ordinances
ITEM #16 - Ord. #5643-94 - Annexation for property located at 1312 Woodbine St., Pine
Ridge Sub., Blk B, Lot 13, 0.18 acres m.o.l. (Jones, A94-15)
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5643-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5643-
,94 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
"Ayesll: Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #17 - Ord. #5644-94 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 1312 Woodbine St., Pine Ridge Sub., Blk B, Lot 13, 0.18 acres m.o.!. (Jones,
,LUP94-17) .
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. read it: by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5644-94
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
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"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #18. Ord. #5646-94 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 1312 Woodbine St., Pine
Ridge Sub~, Blk B, Lot 13, 0.18 acres m.o.l. (Jones, A94-15)
. .' The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5645-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Fitzgerald moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5645-
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vote was:
nAyes": Fitzgerald, Barfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM # 19 - Ord. #5649-94 - Annexation for property located at 1231 Keene Rd., Meadow
Creek Sub., Blk C, Lot 1, 0.26 acres m.o.!. (Crawford, A94-16)
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5649-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5649-94
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
"ITEM #20 - Ord~ #5650-94 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 1231 Keene Rd., Meadow Creek Sub., Blk C, Lot 1, 0.26 acres m.o.l.
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read it by title only. Commissioner Deegan moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5650-94
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
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, 'The 'Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5651-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5651-94
on sec,ond and final'reading. The motion was puly seconded and upon roll call, the vote,
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ITEM #22 - Ord. #5659-94 - providing for the issuance of not exceeding $12.5 million
" . Improvement R~venue Bonds to pay a portion of the cost of the Municipal Services/Public
Safety and Police Complex
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George Kelly stated there was no public input regarding this issue. He read his
letter into the record and stated he will be pursuing his objections for the Commission
avoiding a referendum.
Joe Evich questioned how the bonds would be funded. He noted no ad valorem
taxes could be used. He expressed concerns that pursuing revenue bonds and utility taxes
was the long way around in raising capital. He felt the Commission was skirting the
Charter's intent. He noted the facility will not generate revenues and half the funds have
already been raised.
Mayor Garvey responded to Mr. Kelly's statement that there was no need for a new
Police Department or City Hall. She noted the need for a new City Hall had been
discussed for years. She indicated the Police Department building is a horrible place to
work.
The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5659-94 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5659-94
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
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"Ayes": Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
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. Commissioner Fitzgerald said he voted no because he was against proceeding with
this project when the citizens were denied their promised opportunity to vote.
. '. . ITEM #23 - Ord. #5663-94 - Vacating westerly l' of the 10' drainage & utility easement
'. 'Iying along the easterly side of Lot 13, Blk 0, Shady Oak Farms Sub. (Allorto/Ware &
'. Mayes,V94~07)
. The Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5663-94 for second reading and
read it by'title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5663-94
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
"Naystt: None.
The Commission recessed from 11 :31 to 11 :40 p.m.
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Terry Jennings, Chief Engineer, st~ted the site plan in the Request for Proposal
(RFP) packages includes a request for a tower and restaurant. He indicated staff is
reviewing alternate locations for the pool on N Clearwater Beach at Rockaway Park, the
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center, or McKay Playfield. Ms. Deptula noted the estimated
high costs of renovating the current pool. Mayor Garvey noted if the pool were to remain
beachside, blowing sand would be a problem. Ms. Deptula requested a decision as she
hoped to mail th~ RFPs on Monday.
Kathy Konnig stated she has lived on the beach since 1976. She stated her wish
that the pier pool remain open and be run by the City. She noted the person leasing the
property has inflated the rate to $4.50 per person. She noted the difficulty in finding the
pool when residents are unaware of its existence. She indicated she has a petition to keep
the pool open.' She felt if it Were managed properly, it would be a great benefit for the
community. She agreed if the current location is not appropriate, she would support an
alternate beach site. '
Allison Kennedy agreed with Ms. Konnig's statement. She agreed another beach
,location would be fine. The Mayor reported the cost to renovate the pool was estimated
between $300,000 and $660,000.
Lorelei McMillen agreed with Ms. Konnig. She said she uses the pool every
summer. She works from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is unable to use the pool during City
recreation times. She expressed a need for reasonable rates.
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Kathleen Dodd stated she and her two children use the pool. She indicated she
knows of neighbors who participate in the exercise classes. She felt it would be a tragedy
to lose the facility. She stated motel owners with pools on the beach have little problem
with blowing sand when they use plants as natural barriers.
Sheila Cole of the Island Estates Civic Association requested the Commission keep
the pool. . .
Anne Garris of the Clearwater Beach Association noted their recommendation in
August 1993 that the pier pool be operated as a City pool. She stated the majority of her
board reiterated this request in August 1994. She noted Clearwater Beach, as an older
, communitY, has begun to deteriorate.' She felt the beach community was not asking for
funding not offered to other sections of the City. She stated the pool has been there for
40 years and it would be unfair to residents if it was removed.
Bob Wright indicated maintaining the pool would be a headache after the buildings
. were razed. As a member of the Budget Advisory Committee, he expressed his concerns
about the pool's requirement for additional City personnel. He felt if it Were in conjunction
with a recreation center, the required increase would be minimal.
Mayor Garvey reported the annual cost of operating the pier pool, after repairs, was
estimated at $200,000.
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Commissioner Thomas noted the concept was established to provide a clear vista
as one approached the beach. He expressed concerns regarding the importance of the
placement of the tower on the site so this view is not interrupted. Mr. Jennings indicated
the drawings were included to provide the uflavor" of the proposed development.
Commissioner Thomas noted the concession stand's location should be south of the pier.
He stated the tower in the illustration blocks the view of the beach. He reiterated the
importance of providing openness on the site plan.
Mayor Garvey questioned if the Commission wanted a tower. Commissioner
Deegan agreed they did. The City Manager reported the RFPs were going out with a note
that the sketch is subject to rearrangement.
Commissioner Berfield suggested the RFP list the components and the property's
size and let the bidders design the arrangement. Commissioner Thomas requested the
instructions include a desire for a view corridor. Commissioner Deegan expressed concern
regarding how much land would be taken to establish a view corridor. Commissioner
Thomas suggested establishing a maximum size for the tower's base. Commissioner
Deegan agreed this to be appropriate.
The City Manager reported this first phase of the process to develop an observation
tower/restaurant will determine qualified bidders. At that point decisions can be reached
regarding the tower base's size, the use of tropical seascape, and other flexible issues.
The Mayor stated the two issues were the tower and the conceptual design.
Commissioner Deegan noted the Commission had already said they wanted a tower. He
noted other amenities such as the playground, concession stand, and landscaping needed
to be addressed. He noted the need to deal with the parking issue.
Commissioner Thomas suggested the drawn illustration in the RFP include an aerial
view of the surrounding streets, parking lots, Pier 60, etc. and permit the developers to fill
it in. Mr. Jennings questioned jf the RFP should include a rendering of the tower.
Co~sensus' was the RFP should include that as well as information regarding other
amenities. The RFP will not include a concept plant but rather a depiction of the area.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if the pool could be located at the Clearwater
Beach Recreation Center. Art Kader, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, indicated
. there was room at that location but it may infringe on the basketball court. Commissioner
Thomas said managing the pool would be easier if it was located at the recreation center.
'He questioned if the $250,000 budgeted for a bathhouse could be eliminated by utilizing
'part of the recreation center for this purpose. Mr. Kader reported the building is
inadequate as code requires the pool facility provide six water closets for women.
Commissioner Thomas found fault with the size of the proposed pool. Mr. Kader
indicated the size considered was similar to the Ross Norton Pool. Commissioner Thomas
noted the new tendency in pool construction is lap pools with no deep ends, no diving
boards, and no slides. He recommended the pool be built after a survey indicates how
many residents would use the facilities. He agreed there was a need for a pool but felt a
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smaller size would be more practical as the facility is for the residential community and not
the tourists. He recommended a down sized pool be built at the recreation center. Mr.
Kader said a smaller pool could be built, but indicated it would have to meet specific depth
requirements if swim meets were to be hosted there.
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Commissioner Deegan agreed beach residents need a pool but also noted small
motel owners also have a need for this facility. He concurred with the recommendation to
locate the pool at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center where City staff is already
present to hold down costs. He questioned if the petitioners were willing to consider an
alternate location. He spoke in opposition to retaining the pool facility by Pier 60. He
recommended a separate enterprise fund be established for the Pier 60 area and funds
generated by that property be used to construct the new pool facility.
Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned the time frame being recommended.
Commissioner Deegan indicated the first agreement that needed to be reached was
whether or not to build the pool.
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, Commissioner Fitzgerald stated he understood the arguments and agreed the
current pool does not conform with the idea of an open Pier 60 area. He objected to
agreeing tonight to build a $600,000 pool without first fleshing out the suggestion. He
felt a $0.25 million estimate seemed excessive for a bathhouse. Commissioner Fitzgerald
recommended this item be included in the CIP, but not necessarily this coming fiscal year.
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Commissioner Thomas stated the cost of building a 30 by 50 foot pool, 3- 4 feet
deep would cost between $50,000 and $60,000. Steve Miller, Recreation
Superintendent, said he would not recommend a pool less than 75 by 40 feet. He stated
he was unable to estimate an exact cost but indicated it would cost less than $600,000.
Commissioner Thomas noted this would be more of a neighborhood pool. Commissioner
Deegan questioned the dimensions of the Holt pool. Mr. Miller reported it was 75 by 40
feet and had deep ends. He said a smaller pool would limit its capacity.
Commissioner Deegan stated one of the reasons he was willing to speak in favor of
building a pool in another location is the estimated high cost to repair the present facility.
He questioned if Commissioner Thomas would be willing to approve a new pool as long as
it costs.no more to construct than the estimate to renovate the Pier 60 pool. Mr. Miller
noted a request for a bathhouse and service building may have to be separate.
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Pier 60. Commissioner Deegan said not as long as there is somewhere else it can be
placed. Commissioner Thomas recommended the recreation center location.
Commissioner Fitzgerald stated the location depended on the cost.
Consensus was there is need for a pool for people in that area. Commissioner
Deegan added that it should be placed in the best location. .
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Commissioner Thomas questioned if money could be raised from impact fees. Mr.
Kader indicated the funds were spent on the rehabilitation of the recreation center. He
reported the City recently received $20,000 that could be used if it is within the required
radius. Commissioner Thomas stated he wanted this project included in next year's
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budget. Commissioner Deegan felt it should be done sooner, not in an outer year.
Commissioner Thomas requested the City Manager bring back this item for
discussion of when it will be built and how it will be budgeted. He felt it important to
definitely stated where and when it will be constructed. Commissioner Deegan
recommended an estimated amount be allocated and included in the CIP Budget to be
approved next month. Commissioner Fitzgerald disagreed with arbitrarily reaching a
decision that will be locked In concrete. Commissioner Deegan said it may be possible to
find the money in time to discuss it for the 1994/95 CIP. Ms. Deptula indicated she did
not have an estimate of future impact fees. Mr. Kader stated he would review the impact
fees and develop plans.
Commissioner Thomas recommended money from the tower could provide another
funding source. Commissioner Deegan felt that recommendation would be appropriate.
Commissioner Berfield suggested those developing the tower could help with the
relocation of the pool. She expressed concern regarding the need to replace the pool they
are removing. She felt a five year time frame for its replacement was unfair and two years
was enough time. Commissioner Borfield agreed with locating it at the Clearwater Beach
Recreation Center and treating it as any other City pool.
Consensus was to operate it as other City pools are operated.
Commissioner Deegan moved to commit to 'the construction of a pool on
. Clearwater Beach to replace the Pier 60 pool for an amount not to exceed $300,000. The
motion was duly seconded.
Commissioner Deegan argued strongly that the project should commence within a
24Mmonth period. The City Manager recommended using input fees for the planning
process, adding the construction to the FY 1995/96 budget. Funds would be from
'revenues provided by the Pier 60 project.
Commissioner Berfield questioned how money could be collected prior to the Pier
60 project being built. Ms. Deptula suggested the relocation of the pool could be included
in the cost of awarding the tower contract.
Commissioner Deegan amended his motion to commit to the construction of a
, replacement pool on Clearwater Beach for a sum not to exceed $300,000, to be put into
the CIP, to be constructed in FY 1995/96 and initial funding for plans will come from
, impact fees during FY 1994/95. The seconder agreed with the amendment. The Mayor
stated she was against the time frame. Commissioner Fitzgerald indicated he opposed it
because he did not understand the proposal.
Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Barfield, Deegan. and Thomas voted
"Ay'e;" Commissioner Fitzgerald and Mayor Garvey voted "Nay." Motion carried.
Commissioner Deegan moved to continue the meeting past midnight. The motion
was duly seconded. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Berfield, Deegan, and
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ITEM #25 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
Anne Garris, representative for the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC),
reported the Clearwater Marine Science Center has discussed selling their property, the
northern 40 acres of Clearwater Beach between the last house and Caladesi Island. She
recommended the City consider purchasing the land.
Ms. Garris stated the EAC supports plans for a ,Downtown lake park. The EAC did
not consider the proposal for a bayside nursing pavilion appropriate. The EAC endorses
the staff's study of the mangroves on the causeway. They felt the City should take the
lead in the State to permit local regulation of mangroves.
David Campbell requested the Commission allow individuals not pre-registered to
speak if time remains in the 30 minute period allotted for Citizens to be Heard re Items not
on the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. The consensus was to review this
procedure~ . .
Commissioner Deegan questioned if Mr. Campbell had been notified regarding his
request to address the sign code issue. Mr. Campbell indicated he canceled his request
because item #29 this meeting's agenda will address the issue. >
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #26-27) - Approved as submitted.
ITEM #26 - Receive/Referral - revised aoolication for CPD Zonina and revised conceotual
Site Plan for 1297 S. Missouri Ave.; F.E. Hanousek's Sub., portion of Lots 11 & 12, 8.57
,acres m.oJ. (Sears Roebuck & Co., Z94-05HCP) Conceptual Site Plan to go to the ORC for
review with the Final Site Plan, to be returned to the Commission for approval.
.l.ISM #27 - Extension of contract for ourchase of Police Deoartment uniforms and related
eaulnment with Martin's Uniforms, Tampa, FL, for the period 07/16/94- 07/15/95, at an
amount riot to exceed $85;000 (PO)
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and
, that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly.
seconded and carried unanimo,usly.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
JTEM #28 - Preliminarv Site Plan for Park Place Outoarcels, located on N side of Gulf-to-
Bay, on the E & W sid~s of Park Place Blvd. (Lincoln Commercial Properties, Inc.)(CP)
The applicant proposes to construct four separate restaurants on four separate lots
with associated parking and landscaping. One stormwater retention pond (parcel E) serves
. the proposed lots (Parcels A, B, C, and D). The applicant will be required to,plat the
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issuance of building permits. The subject outparcet properties are included in the Park
Place Development of Regional Impact (DR!) Development Order. The restaurants will
front Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and will be required to file cross access agreements for
optimum internal traffic circulation.
The applicant is requesting two new driveway points of access from Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard to serve the sites. Since Gulf-to-Bay is a State road, it is up to the Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT) to determine if this access agreement is appropriate.
If FOOT denies the proposed access arrangement, some site plan modification will be
necessary, but the general' configuration would not significantly change. Preliminary
conditions are: 1) Signs and fencing/walls are subject to separate review and permitting
processes; 2) Requisite building permits must be procured within one year from the date of
certification of the final site plan and all requisites certificates of occupancy must be
obtained within three years of the date of certification of the site plan; 3) The related final
plan s.han be recorded within one year from the certification date of the preliminary plat or
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever comes first; 4) The dates and
conditions for approval by. the Planning & Zoning Board for conditional use approval and
the Development Code Adjustment Board for variance approval shall be provided on the
preliminary plat/site plan prior to certification; 5) A Unity of Title shall be recorded prior to
certification of the site plan; 6) The minimum turning radius for designated drives and fire
lanes shall be 42 feet; 7) If structure requires or has installed an automatic fire sprinkler
system, a fire department connection shall be installed a minimum of 15 feet from the
structure, adjacent to a paved drive and within 30 feet of a fire hydrant assembly; 9) Prior
to certification, the Dumpster Requirement Form must be completed and returned to the
City Sanitation Department; 10) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the
dumpster/compactor must be visually screened, and gates must be provided with a
minimum 12-foot clear opening to the front for access by Sanitation trucks; 1 1) prior to
certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application is to be provided to Engineering
Site Plan Review; 12) Prior to issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved
SWFWMD permit is to be provided to Engineering Site Plan Review; 13) Prior to
certification, the final site plan must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer
registered in the State of Florida; 14) A Pinellas County Public Health Unit Permitf
Ingress/Egress and a 10-foot Utility Easement over the proposed water mains up to and
including meters, backflow prevention devices and hydrants are required prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit; 15) Backflow prevention devices must be installed by the
City with applicable fees being paid by the owner; 1 6) Sidewalks Bre required adjacent to
all street rights-of-way; 17) Handicap spaces must be adjusted to meet government
standards. 18) Parking stalls and/or driveways to be adjusted to the approval of the Traffic
Engineer; 19) Dimensions to be shown on the plan to denote measurements for aislesf
parking stalls, entrances, etc.; 20) Prior to certification, all protected trees shall be shown
by size, species, and location; 21) Prior to certification, all required perimeter landscape
buffers shall be dimensioned; 22) Prior to certification, the total paved vehicular use area
and total interior landscape area calculations shan be expressed in square feet and as a
percentage of the overall site in the site plan data block; 23) Prior to certification, all
required parking lot interior landscape areas shall be depicted by shading or cross-hatching;
24) Prior to certification, a landscape plan shall be submitted to Environmental
Management; 25) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a clearing and grubbing permit
and 8 tree removal permit (or a no tree verification form) are required; 26) Prior to
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to Environmental Management. 27) Prior to issuance of a building permit, a copy of the
approved SWFWMD permit shall be submitted to Environmental Management; 28) Prior to
certification, the site plan must reflect the use of raised curbs or protective timbers where
interior landscaped areas abut pavement; 29) The applicant shall submit a recorded copy
of a Declaration of Unity of Title prior to issuance of a building permit; 30) Prior to
certification, the applicant shall obtain FOOT access approval for the proposed driveway
arrangement, or otherwise modify the site plan; 31) Park Place Boulevard shall be
constructed and aligned to connect with the existing Boulevard link located to the north,
on the American Cyanamid/Storz property prior to the issuance of any certificates of
occupancy for any of the restaurants.
As the lots are heavily wooded, the City's Environmental Management Group has
worked closely with the developer to retain as many mature trees as possible.
Mr. Shuford expressed hope that concerns regarding the ~nterconnection of Park
Place Boulevard could be worked out during the review stage. He is requesting receipt and
referral tonight with the understanding that the site plan will come back to the Commission
for final approval.
Commissioner Fitzgerald questioned how many parcels were being addressed. Mr.
Shuford indicated restaurants are planned for four lots, with the fifth parcel specified as a
retention pond.
Tim Johnson, attorney representing the applicant, questioned when the proposal
,would come back. Mr. Shuford stated the earliest would be September 15, 1994. Mr.
Johnson questioned why it could not come back in two weeks. Mr. Shuford indicated the
need to get a ORC and meet scheduling rules. Mr. Johnson requested the final site plan be
brought back at the September 1, 1994, meeting. Commissioner Deegan noted the need
for agreement from FOOT prior to final approval. Mr. Shuford stated final approval was
possible as long as it was understood FOOT could require realignment of the drives.
Commissioner Deegan recommended the scheduling deadline be waived.
Commissioner Thomas questioned the paperwork on the four restaurants. Mr. Johnson
indicated immediate plans now call for the construction of three restaurants. Use of the
fourth parcells undetermined.
Commissioner Thomas moved to receive the preliminary site plan for Park Place
Outparcels and to authorize the ORe to approve a final site plan subject to the conditions
previously stated with the added condition that if the applicant does not choose to provide
the Park Place Boulevard extension, the plan will be returned to the Commission for final
action on September 1, 1994. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimous\v.
'.ITEM #29 - Aeoort on Neon Ltghts and Llahted Sian Poles - direction requested re 0Q1
, pursuing further regulation of neon lights or regulation of freestanding sign bases and for
staff to prepare an ordinance regulating lighted sign poles/structures CCP)
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Review Task Force and the Task Force itself, the Commission directed staff to research
the impa~t of: neon lighting and lighted sign poles.
Staff's investigation of neon lighting reveals a relatively limited problem. Since the
Commission's last review, staff is aware of only one "neon lighted sculptureU being
erected. The "sculpture" at Fat Tuesdays on Clearwater Mall property consists of three
palm trees'outlined with neon lighting.
Other forms of exposed lighting have been installed, including small "Christmas tree
lights" in landscaping in Downtown Clearwater. Should the Commission wish to pursue
further regulation of neon lighting (exposed bulb lighting), staff recommends exempting
this and similar lighting displays from the code.
The Code Enforcement Review Task Force brought up two concerns regarding
lighted pole signs. First, concerns were expressed about the "bonus" in perceived sign
areas associated with lighted poles such as the Church's Fired Chicken sign on Gulf to Bay
Blvd., various McDonald's signs, and the Century 21 Real Estate sign on Court Street.
Staff examined this situation and finds the use of lighted sign poles infrequent. However,
the effect can be dramatic, as evidenced by several of the signs.
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issue is relatively simple. Should the Commission direct staff to prepare a code
amendment, staff suggests counting all directly or internally lighted portions of a sign
structure as part of the allowable sign area (indirect lighting of a sign by shining a light on
it would not be regulated). Creative uses of sign pole lighting would not be impeded but
such practices would be kept in scale with signs on surrounding properties. Existing
lighted poles could be "grandfathered," since they are few in number.
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freesta~ding signs. It is staff's impression that signs utilizing some form of enlargement of
the base are generally more attractive than those simply attached to poles. Businesses
. attaching extra signage to the bases has been a problem, but such actions are generally so
obvious as to be readily enforceable. Staff is concerned attempts to regulate these
situations will result in decreased aesthetics rather than the reverse. Staff is concerned
about adding another layer of restrictive code requirements after substantially completing
our survey of commercial areas in the City for sign code compliance. Even if existing signs
are "grandfathered," there will be significant record keeping problems if enforcement is to
be consistent and fair.
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. qualificatiorJs '0 the regulations to ensure they achieve their purpose without limiting
'. flexibility and creativity in sign design and attractive lighting displays. It was noted that it
will be difficult to draw up regulations to achieve this balance except in the ca~e of the
lighted sign poles.
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Mr. Shuford discussed the neon lighting installed at Fat Tuesdays. He expressed
concerns that regulations do not unintentionally adversely affect legal signs. He stated
few signs in the City had lighted bases. He indicated staff felt regulating sign bases was
not appropriate. , He noted some large sign bases are attractive. He indicated he could
support regulating sign bases if existing signs can be grandfathered. He requested the
Commission give direction if they wish neon to be regulated so staff can develop language.
He recommended counting lighted sign bases as part of the sign area.
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David Campbell concurred this was a tough problem. He felt although bases may
be attractive, they should be regulated. Mr. Campbell expressed concerns regarding the
Second Chance lighted sign. He reported the three sets of flood lights on that property are
pointed toward traffic and blind passing drivers. He noted how the size of that sign
included extra height and width. He agreed with the recommendation that anything lit
should be counted toward the signage. Mr. Campbell stated if existing lighted signs are
grandfathered, they would have to comply is they are modified.
Mr. Campbell expressed concerns regarding the visual pollution on Gulf to Bay. He
indicated a need to halt the escalation of sign size.
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Commissioner Thomas expressed concern that it was 1 :00 a.m. and neither Mr.
Campbell or Mr. Zinzow who were here to address the Commission are business owners.
He noted his wish to discuss this issue at a decent hour with advance notice of the Public
Hearing so the community can discuss it. Mr. Campbell stated his concern regarding those
who are taking advantage of the spirit and meaning of the law. The Mayor expressed
concern but felt there was not enough of a problem to call it one.
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advertise the Public Hearing.
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Bill Zinzow stated the business community has had an exceptional amount of voice
in this matter. He questioned how Second Chance received a permit for their sign when it
is higher than permitted by code. He noted his concern with controlling ugly signs with
large bases that exceed the size of the message on the sign. He felt, as he recommended
months. ago, that regulations address this issue.
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item was schedul~d on tonight's agenda and the business community chose not to attend.
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prepare an ordinance, advertise it, and schedule it early on a future agenda. Commissioner
Deegan concurred.
Commissioner Fitzgerald complimented Commissioner Thomas about his concern
that no one is at the meeting at 1 :00 a.m. He agreed with M~ssrs. Campbell and Zinzow
that they waited through the meeting for this item and direction should be given to staff to
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signs.
Commissioner Berfield moved to direct staff to develop language to regulate light
sign poles and structures. The motion was duly seconded.
Mayor Garvey questioned what language should be included. Commissioner
Deegan indicated it should include palm trees similar to the ones at Fat Tuesdays.
Commissioner Berfield amended her motion to direct staff to develop language to
regulate lighted poles, neon lights, and sign bases. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Mr. Zinzow requested the Commission review Second Chance's use of neon. Mr.
Campbell recommended the language address neon to include it in the size allowance
when attached to a sign.
ITEM #30 - Receive staff ~9mments re a LDCA suagested bv a Clearwater resident re
allowing bed and breakfast Inns as a conditional use in residential zoning districts (CP)
Sue Ann Lanning expressed interest in establishing a bed and breakfast inn (8&B)
on her property at 1040 Sunset Point Road but is precluded from doing so by City zoning
regulations.
Staff generally opposes commercial uses of residential property. However, B&B's
generally have minimal negative impact on surrounding residential uses, if properly
. controlled. B&B's allow creative uses of historically or culturally significant properties that
promote the. continuation of these generally older uses. The preservation aspect benefits
the entire Clearwater community.
Staff beUeves the City can develop regulations to permit B&B's under certain
circumstances in residential zoning districts. Staff feels the conditional use permit process
can be designed to allow appropriate development control to minimize minimum negative
impact and to restrict the use to historically or culturally significant properties, only.
Staff recommends the Commission direct them to initiate a code amendment to
establish B&B's as conditional uses in residential zoning districts.
'. The Mayor indicated she liked the concept. Commissioner Thomas concurred and
'. suggested the Ft. Harrison corridor and bayfront could be designated as a test area.
. Mayor Garvey noted the need for proper controls.
Commissioner Deegan indicated if B&B's require conditional use permits, there will
be a hearing on every application. Mr. Shuford reported plans to set aside specific
requirem~nts that establish a residence as "unique." Mayor Garvey questioned what staff
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requirements, residential areas could be transformed into hotel lones.
Commissioner Thomas noted B&B's are similar to rooming houses and
recommended caution. Mayor Garvey agreed this idea should evolve slowly.
Commissioner Thomas moved to direct staff to pursue a LDCA to allow bed and
breakfast inns as a conditional use in residential zoning districts. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #31 - Other pendina Matters
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #32 - First Reading Ordinances
0) Ord. #5664-94 - Amending fee schedule in city code appendix re establish toll
exemption for FOOT on Clearwater Pass Bridge
Th~ Assistant City Attorney presented Ordinance #5664-94 for first reading and
read it by title 'only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5664-94 on first
. reading. The motion waf; duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Fitzgerald, Berfield, Deegan, Thomas and Garvey.
. "Nays": None.
ITEM #33 - Other City Attornev Items - None.
ITEM #34 - City Manager Verbal Reoorts
'. Ms. Deptula reported Ms. Akin has made a counteroffer regarding her pending
. . . appointment as City 'Attorney: 1 r 9% ICMA contribution versus 6%; 2) four weeks
vacation first year versus two; 3) $200 per month toward disability policy (may not need if
current City plan is sufficient); 4) $60 per month for life insurance (not needed - existing'
. City pian sufficient); 5) City pay dependant health insurance coverage; 6) six months
. severance pay versus three; 7) Alan Zimmet to remain under contract for 20 hours a week
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.' . .for four weeks to help with the transition; and 8) start four weeks from contract
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, .' ". Mayor Garvey indicated she had no problem with the request for Alan Zimmet's
assistance~ She expressed concerns regarding the requests for severance, dependent
coverage, four ~eeks of vacation the first year, and the 9% leMA contribution. She was
not sure of the disability issue.
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Commissioner Deegan questioned if any other staff members receive 9% ICMA.
Kathy Rice, Deputy City Manager, stated the Police Chief gets 12% but he is not eligible
for Social Security. She reported all other employees get 6%.
Commissioner Deegan questioned if Ms. Akin accepted the recommended base
salary. Ms. Deptula indicated she found it acceptable. Commissioner Deegan stated he
was opposed to every request. He noted the request of Mr. Zimmet's assistance was to
increase his work hours from the present level.
Commissioner Thomas questioned the level of Ms. Deptula's current pension. The
City Manager indicated as a member of the City's pension plan, 6% is contributed to her
pension plan, and 6% is contributed to ICMA. She stated nothing is contributed to Social
Security. Commissioner Thomas opposed increasing Ms. Akin's ICMA contribution and
her requests for additional disability, health, and life insurance benefits. He concurred with
her requests for added vacation time and Mr. Zimmet's assistance.
The Mayor agreed with'the request for Mr. Zimmet's assistance but recommended
it be limited to 10 hours a week.
Commissioner Deegan agreed. He expressed concerns a precedent would be set if
the Commission agreed with her request for additional vacation time.
Commissioner Fitzgerald agreed with Commissioner Thomas' evaluation and agreed
the request for the two weeks of vacation was not outrageous. He disagreed with Ms.
Akin's requests for dependent health care or additional disability coverage. He concurred
with the recommendation for Mr. Zimmet to assist 10 hours per week. He felt severance
should remain 'at 3 months and the contribution of 6% to the leMA should not be
changed.
Commissioner Berfield felt the offer should include a 6% ICMA contribution, two
weeks of vacation, no dependent coverage, three months severance pay, and 10 hours a
week of assistance from Mr. Zimmet.
The City Manager suggested the Commission express a willingness to review Ms.
Akin's salary in six months. The Commission agreed.
Commissioner Deegan questioned when the Commission would be advised of the
results of these further negotiations. He recommended the City begin negotiations with
the next candidate if Ms. Akin does not agree with this offer. Ms. Deptula stated if Ms.
Akin finds this acceptable, she will be here on August 29, 1994.
. Consensus was to again offer Ms. Akin the same contract but to allow Alan
Zimmet to remain under contract for ten hours/week for four weeks and to agree to review
her salary in six months. One more counteroffer from Ms. Akin will be allowed prior to
negotiating with the Commission's second choice.
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JIEM #36 ~ Other Commission Action
Commissioner Deeoan questioned if permits for the Island Estates Marina were
being pursued per the Marine Advisory Board's request. Mr. Jennings indicated the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has expressed concerned regarding water
quality and indicated an intention to reject the application. He reported a consultant is
pursuing avenues to convince the DEP to allow a dock. Commissioner Deegan questioned
if there was anything more staff could do. Mr. Jennings indicated Mr. Nicholson is
optimistic the City can obtain the permits and is pursuing that course.
Qommissioner Thomas questioned when the Chamber of Commerce's request for
shared cost at the Welcome Center would be included on the agenda. It was noted this
item is scheduled for the 09/01/94 meeting during budget discussion.
: ITEM #37 ~ Adjournment
The meeting adjourned' at 1 : 51 a.m., August 19, 1994.
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