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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
June 14, 1995
The city Commission, meeting as the Conununity Redevelopment Agency with
Chairperson Rita Garvey presiding, met in special session to review and
approve the proposed downtown plan at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church on
WedneSday, June 14, 1995 at 5:36 PM, with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
J.B. Johnson, Jr.
Fred Thomas
Sue Berfield
eill Justice
Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Also Present:
Betty Deptula
Peter Gozza
Pamela Akin
Jacquie DeGroy
City Manager
Executive Director
City Attorney
Board Reporter
Chairperson Garvey introduced members of the Community Redevelopment Agency
Board and the Downtown Development Board.
After. introducing, 'the members of the consultant team David Taylor from
Hanson Taylor Bellomo Herbert; Richard Gehring from Prime Interests, Inc.;
and acknowledging A. Nelessen Associates, Peter Gozza outlined the approval
process for the downtown plan and those boards which will approve and/or
review it. Those boards are: The Community Redevelopment Agency Board of
Tr'ustees, Planing & Zoning Board, Clearwater city Commission (2) Public
Hearings, pinellas Planning Council and the County commission.
1. eRA Downtown Plan Presentation
;' Since the presentation was extensive and was covered on a page by page
.. basis, the plan is hereby attached and made a part of these minutes.
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. David "Taylor started the presentation by stating that no single
,vision/consensus 'for downtown Clearwater had manifested itself throughout the
'research, issues identification sessions, visual preference surveys or
charrette. Accordingly, the Vision statement:
"The Traditional Town Center"
, A small-scale place that meets the needs of Clearwater as the
'government center with support commercial and retail use; an
, entertainment district; a new residential focus; and an amenity
structure built around the Harborview Park (Coachman Park)
and .'a new interior lake and park.
Mr. Taylor emphasized repeatedly throughout the presentation that downtown
,. <Clearwater should' align itself with the beach. Downtown should be marketed as
: both a "destination" in and of itself, and a "through" place to the beach.
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The recommended goals are:
People Goal - To redevelop downtown Clearwater into a successful
"people place" that attracts, retains, and inspires those of
all ages and incomes to use and enjoy the town center.
Movement Goal - To redevelop downtown with an efficient, high
quality, mUlti-modal movement system with supportive and visually
positive terminal and transition facilities for all modes.
Activity Goal - To redevelop downtown to provide broad and diverse
activity centers that accommodate, stimulate and reinforce re-
siding, working, visiting and purchasing in a great waterfront
setting.
Amenity Goal - To redevelop downtown to create and enhance the
"quality of life" that attracts and sustains a diversity of
cultural, entertainment, recreation and environmental experiences.
Opportunity Goal - To redevelop downtown to attract and continue a
process of value creation action that invest time, dpllars, re-
sources and creativity to enhance the value, tax base, image and quality
of life. .'
ABa means of achieving these goals, a concept plan was developed consisting
of 5 districts' - Bayfront, Town Center, civic, Park Lake Residential and
Eastern Gateway. within the five districts 16 projects are recommended
As part of the Harborview Center expansion, Mr. Gozza recommended that the
City pursue the issue of Harborview Center being designated as the county's
convention site and consequently be awarded Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB)
funds for Harborview1s first floor expansion, additional development or to be
used a7 incentive to gain a hotel near the property.
The consultants recommended that Drew Street be the alignment to the new
Memorial Causeway Bridge but the Court and Pierce streets alignment were also
, discussed. . It was reconunended that the proposed rotary on the west end of
~leveland street be implemented as soon as bridge construction commences.
The Clearwater tax increment revenue projections that reflected increases
based on the percentage (50%, 75% or 100%) of the recommended projects
,implemented were presented.
The following citizen comments/questions/concerned were discussed:
John Lindman:
What caused the tax surge in 1990?
The addition of office buildings & condo's within the eRA
district in the 1980's.
Gehring:
Lindman:
Would development of the harbor cause additional expense
and time requirements due to EPA involvement?
Yes - but by using an area-wide Development of Regional
Impact (DRI) approach (taking advantage of certain
downtown development rights, marina permitting, etc.) and
Gehring:
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having it submitted as a complete package by the City will
substantially cut down on the process and expense.
Lindman:
If the marina did not get approved, would it hold up the
entire process?
Gehring:
No, even though it is a vital part of the redevelopment
plan - the Bayfront could work without it because of the
other elements involved in the Bayfront project.
Lindman:
Wouldn't the Drew Street bridge alignment be costlier than
the Court/Pierce street alignment? What about aesthetics?
David Taylor:
There is a $3.5 million difference between the cost of the
two bridges, with the Drew street alignment being the most
expensive, but the economic impact tradeoff in opening the
waterfront was well worth it.
Gehring':
In addition to that, by having the traffic routed down
Court Street vs. Drew, it is dysfunctional on the other
downtown land uses because it bypasses the commercial and
residential areas. It moves people/traffic through
downtown not to downtown.
Aesthetically - by using the Court/Pierce alignment, one
would be looking at the underside of the bridge from
coachman Park; from Drew, one would be looking at the bay.
Baier:
A Drew street bridge could impact businesses along Gulf-
to-Bay/court street; a 30 foot bridge wall on Drew street
could impact Coachman Park; additional noise from traffic
would impact Coachman park. An open meeting/presentation
calling for a "preferred location" on the bridge issues
will take place on June 15, 1995 at City Hall. Public
input will be solicited prior to a final decision being
made.
Gehring:
The bridge wall is not necessary - an open structure can
also be used.
. ' Chairperson Garvey stated that since the bridge is a oi ty issue not CRA,
,she;would like the remaining comments to address the rest of the proposed
, plan' - not the bridge issue. Peter Gozza stated that the redevelopment
, plan can be adjusted to whatever bridge location the City chooses.
Bernie Baron/Mary Jane Scott/Ruth Velco questioned traffic patterns as they
" 'may relate to the Drew or Court Street bridge. Chairperson Garvey
suggested these comments be brought before the City Commission at the
: bridge meeting.
Ann Garris, representing the Beach Association: Commented that the downtown
,lake was exciting but felt more consideration of the beach community could
: have been extended. Again, traffic/parking questions.
Richard Haworth:
Commented the plan was very good. He asked questions
about property acquisition specifically for the
Missouri/Greenwood round-a-bout. Dimensions of the
round-a-bout. ,
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Gehring:
Mac McKinley:
Approximately 150 feet in diameter.
Pierce 100 condo residents will be at the meeting
tomorrow night to express their opinions on the
bridge location.
Bob Nelson:
Will more government facilities be moving into.
Clearwater?
Gozza:
The plan allows for some small County Government
expansion but does not encourage government
expansion.
Curt Hammond:
Any consideration given to a tunnel under the bay vs.
a bridge?
Trustee Thomas:
Due to hurricane evacuations
the exit and entrance of the
raised a minimum of 40 feet.
would be unacceptable.
and danger of flooding,
tunnel would have to be
Aesthetically this
Frank Cunning:
With consensus, could we proceed with the marina
immediately?
Gozza:
Any development on the bayfront must go to
referendum. If the plan is approved, is recommending
that this item be placed on the ballot in March.
Sheila Cole:
Most positive, exciting plan in years.
Betsy Cramb:
What level of participation did you get from the
community on the visual preference survey?
Gozza:
290 questionnaires were returned; approximately 175
people attended the issues identification sessions; 3
day charrette was held where civic leaders/board
members, property owners/merchants were brought in
for key interviews.
Cramb:
Is there an approved state project that will re-route
traffic on US 19 from 60 to Drew street? Does that
include the widening of Drew to Highland? If so,
could the downtown plan capitalize on these plans?
state is not changing the east/west corridor in
Clearwater. Overpasses have been suggested. Funding
has been approved for the widening' of Drew to
Highland street. .
Would there be noise buffering on the bridge as it
relates to coachman Park?
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Taylor:
This item has not yet been addressed but will be in
the next phase of study.
Pam Akin, stated that the plan could be approved pending the
location. If the bridge location chosen is the Court/Pierce
alignment, the plan will be changed to reflect that decision.
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A motion was made and seconded to approve the plan as submitted with the
following amendments:
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1. That the location of the bridge alignment can be either Drew or
the Court/Pierce/Chestnut street options and;
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2. That what is classified as commercial/entertainment on Cleveland
and Missouri streets (AKA the East End Property) will be designated as a
'mixed-use area to allow for the building and zoning of residential,
commercial and entertainment projects.
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See - Official Records Reports/Studies - cc 8/17/95
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