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ACTION AGENDA - CLEARWATER CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, June 15, 1995 - 6:00 P.M. - Chambers
Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak please wait to be recognized, then
state your name and address. Persons speaking before the City Commission on other than Public
Hearing items shall be limited to 3 minutes. No person shall speak more than once on the same
subject unless granted permission by the City Commission. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY
REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING,
SHOULD CALL 813/462-6684.
1 . Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3, Service Awards
4. Introductions and Awards
5. Presentations
a) Airport Authority - Annual Report
b) Jim Massie - Report
c) Camp, Dresser & McKee - plaque to City
d) Mark Abdo - Long Center
6. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting
6/1/95 & Special Meetings 4/13/95
(technology planning), 5/30/95
(attorney/client) & 6/13/95 (replace
Commissioner)
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I"f'."~ Agenda (maximum of 30 minutes)
t..; 6/15/95
1. Deacon Joseph Polcari, St. Cecelia's
Catholic Church.
2. Mayor.
3. 1 award presented.
4. Proclamation:
Recreation & Parks Month - 7/95
5. a) Report received.
b) Report received.
cl Plaque to be placed on Pier 60 presented.
d) Proposed Budget presented.
Mani Costa, Harborview Center Manager
distributed brochure and promotional
material being used. Reported many events
already booked.
6. Approved 4/13, 5/30, & 6/13/95 as
submitted; 6/1/95 as corrected by Clerk.
7. Pat Wilson complained re problems related
to the soup kitchen.
Paul Terranova congratulated Commission
on appointment of Bill Justice as
replacement for Dallmann. Complained re
black refuse barrels & recycling bins being
left out. Suggested fine.
Gordon Hippner & Bob Moore requested
entire project to alleviate drainage problems
at landmark & Easland be brought forward.
Sheila Cole complained re rental fee at
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center.
Bob Wriqht expressede concern re property
being purchased for Downtown Lake when
not officially discussed & approved. It was
indicated staff is initiating process, no
properties have been purchased.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
An indivIduals speaking on public hearing items will be sworn-In.
Not Before 6:00 P.M.
Variance & Rezoning public hearings:
Staff states and summarizes reasons for recommendation (2 minutes).
Applicant presents case. Witness may be cross-examined (15 minutes).
Staff presents further evidence. May be cross~examined (10 minutes).
Public comment 13 minutes per speaker).
City Commission discussion, and may question any witness.
Applicant may call witnesses in rebuttal (5 minutes).
Conclusion by applicant (3 minutes).
Decision.
8.
Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property
located at 2737 Enterprise Rd., The Oaks
of Northwood Condominium (The Oaks of
Northwood Condominium and the
Townhomes at Northwood, SV95-281
9.
Variance(s) to Sign Regulations for property
located at 3060-3080 Eastland Blvd.,
Imperial Pines Condominium (Imperial Pines
Condo Assoc./lmperial Pines Condo, SV95-
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8. Approved 24 sq.ft. area variance to allow a
freestanding sign 48 sq. ft. In area, and a 4'
setback variance to allow a freestanding
sign l' from street r-o-w subject to: 1)
standard setback condition, 2) existing Oaks
of Northwood Condominium sign located in
Enterprise Road r-o-w shall be removed, &
3) No freestanding sign shall be permitted
on the Townhomes at Northwood property.
9. Approved 34.8 sq. ft. area variance to allow
a freestanding sign 58.8 sq. ft. in area, and
a 1.7' height variance to allow a sign 7.7'
high.
Administrative public hearings:
Presentation of issues by City staff.
Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 minutes).
Commission questions.
Comments in support and in opposition (3 minutes per speaker).
Commission questions.
Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 minutes).
Commission disposition
10. Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5859-
95 - Vacating portion of 10' E/W alley lying
in Blk 8, Pine Crest Sub., subject to it being
retained full width as a drainage & utility
easement (littles, V95w061 (EN)
11 . Public Hearing & First Reading Ords.
#5842-95, #5843-95 & #5844-95-
Annexation, land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Low & RS-8 Zoning for propertY
located at 1456 Carolyn Lane, TerrawAlto
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10. Approved. Ord. #5859-95 passed 1st
reading.
11. Approved. Ords. #5842-95, #5843-95 &
#5844-95 passed 15t reading.
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Estates, lot 10& abuttlng rwoww (Gimarey,
A9S-0a. lUP95-091
Public Hearing & First Reading Ords.
#5845-95. #6846-95 & #5847-95.
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential low & RS-8 Zoning for property
located at 1624 Stevenson Dr..
Stevenson's Heights, Blk A, Lot 21 (McGee,
A9S-10. lUP9S- 11)
Public Hearing & First Reading Ords.
#5848w95, #5849-95 & #5850-95 w
Annexation, land Use Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban & RS.8 ZonIng for
property located at 1761 St. Anthony Dr.,
Virginia Grove Terrace, Fifth Add., Blk C,
lot 4 (Boike, ASS-11, LUP95-12)
Public Hearing & First Reading Ords.
#5851-95, #5852-95 & #5853-95-
Annexation. land Uoc Plan Amendment to
Residential Urban & RSw8 Zoning for
property located at 1785 Pineland Dr.t Sec.
3-29-15 M&B 43.02 (Williams, A95-09t
LUP95-10)
Public Hearing & First Reading Ord. #5841-
95 - Amending Ch. 29, relating to
occupational licenses; (ra tax structure and
appendix A, Fees, Rates & Charges)
(Cant. from 6/1/95) Public Hearing & First
Reading Ord. #5821-95 - LDCA ra Outdoor
cafes and sidewalk vendors (LDCA94-13)
(Cant. from 4/6, 5/4 & 6/1/95) Public
Hearing - Vacating section of Wood Drive r-
o-w, trom Smallwood Circle to Rosemere
Road (LeConche, V95-05) (EN) To be Cont.
12. Approved. Ords. #5845-95, #5846-95 &
115847-95 passed 1 st reading.
13. Approved. Ords. #5848-95, #5849-95 &
115850.95 passed 1 st reading.
14. Approved. Ords. #5851-95, #5852-95 &
#5853-95 passed 1 st reading.
15. Continued to 7/20/95.
16. Approved. Ord. #5821-95 passed 15t
readIng.
17. Continued.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinances
18. Ord. #5757w95 adopted.
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18. (Cont. from 2/16/95) Ord. #5757-95-
Granting to GTE Florida Incorporated the
permission to occupy municipal streets &
rights-at-way in the City, as a means of
providing telecommunication services;
prescribing terms & conditions
accompanying the grant of franchise; and
prescribing penalties for the violation of its
provisions; providing tor severability of
provisions (lA)
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r-o-w of Carolyn Lane, lying N of Sandy
lane, and the 3' utility easement lying along
the W side of Lot 1, Blk F, Highland Estates
of Clearwater 1 st Addition, subject to: city
retaining a 17' drainage & utility easement
over westerly side of the vacated r-o-w; a
15' drainage & utility easement along the
north side of vacated r-o-w; and applicant
providing an easement for relocated water
line (Maxwell, V94-15)
20. Ord, #6819-95- Amending Sec. 35.11, to 20. Ord. #5819-95 adopted.
revise the definition for congregate care
(LDCA95-091
21. Ord. #5823-95 - LDCA re Neon signs & 21. Ord. #5823-95 adopted.
lighting (LDCA95-131
22. Ord. #5824-95 - LDCA re illuminated area 22. Ord. #5824-95 adopted.
of sign structures (LDCA95-141
23. Ord, #5825-95 - LDCA re size of sign 23. Ord. #5825-95 adopted.
structures (LDCA95-15)
24. Ord. #5826-95 - Annexation for property 24. Ord. #5826-95 adopted.
located at 1812 Brentwood Dr., Lake Lela
Manor First Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres
m.o.l. (Jeffrey & Kolleen Elliott, A95-05)
"'''',\25. Ord. #5827-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment 25. Ord. #5827-95 adopted.
, , to Residential Low for property located at
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Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres m,o.l. (Jeffrey
& Kolleen Elliott, lUP95-06)
26. Ord. #5828-95 - RS-4 Zoning for property 26. Ord. #5828-95 adopted.
located at 1812 Brentwood Dr., Lake Lela
Manor First Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres
m.o.l. (Jeffrey & Kolleen Elliott, A95.05)
27. Ord. #5829-95- Annexation for property 27. Ord. #5829-95 adopted.
located at 3016 Carolina Ave., Bay View
City Sub., Blk 5, Lot 8 & abutting alley to N
& abutting r-o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15
acres m.o.l. (Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson,
A9S-06)
28. Ord. #5830-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment 28. Ord. #5830-95 adopted.
to Residential Urban for property located at
3016 Carolina Ave., Bay View City Sub.,
Blk 5, Lot 8 & abutting alley to N & abutting
r-o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15 acres m.o.!.
(Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson, LUP95-07)
29. Ord. #5831-95 - RS-8 Zoning for property 29. Ord. #5831-95 adopted.
located at 3016 Carolina Ave., Bay View
City Sub., Blk 5, lot 8 & abutting alley to N
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& abutting r-o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15
acres m.o.1. (Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson,
A9S-06)
Ord. #5832-95 - Annexation for property
located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd., Sec. 5-
29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.!.
(Allen, Jr. & Ann McMullen, A95-07)
Ord. #5833-95 - land Use Plan Amendment
to Residential Low for property located at
2965 Sunset Point Rd., Sec. 5-29-16, M&B
14.17,1.02 acres m.o.!. (Allen, Jr. & Ann
McMullen, LUP95-08)
Ord. #5834-95 - RS-6 Zoning for property
located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd., Sec. 5-
29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.l.
(Allen, Jr. & Ann McMullen, A95-07)
Ord. #5854-95 - Amending the operating
budget for FY ending 9/30/95
Ord. #5855-95 - Amending the Capital
Improvement Program Report and Budget
for FY ending 9/30/95
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30. Withdrawn.
31. Withdrawn.
32. Withdrawn.
33. Ord. #5854-95 adopted.
34. Ord. #5855-95 adopted.
35.
Special Items of widespread public interest
"-'"",, al Accept/Approve'draft report re Memorial
'--.......) Causeway Bridge (SR 60) Feasibility Study in
order to set the "groundwork" for the Project
Development and Environment Study (EN)
35a Staff directed to study further but to
concentrate on the Court/Pierce alignment
and to look at funding options.
36. - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda - None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #37-45) - Approved as submitted less #42.
The following items require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a single
motion. However, any City Commissioner or the City Manager may remove an item from the Consent
Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.
37. Purchase of one 1995 Ford CF-8000 truck with a Petersen TBD-2027 system from Atlantic Ford
Truck, Apopka, FL, for $71 ,928; financing to be provided under city's master lease-purchase
agreement with Barnett Bank of Pinellas County (GS)
38. Purchase of 15 Utility Truck Bodies from Action Fabrication and Truck Equipment, Clearwater,
Fl, for a total cost of $42,633 (GS)
39. Contract for custodial services to Tri-Angle Maintenance Services, St. Petersburg, FL, for the
period 7/15/95-7/14/96, an an est. $71,357.28 (GS)
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Purchase double detector check valve assemblies from Davis Meter & Supply. Tampa, FL, for the
period 7/22/95-7/21/96, at a total est. $64,455 (PW)
Renew contract for sludge hauling & disposal for the WPC Division with Davis Water and Waste
Industries, Inc., for the period 8/1/95-7/31/96,for an est. $287,921 (EN)
C.O.#1 to 1995 Sidewalk Contract to MTM Contractors, Inc., Pinellas Park, FL, increasing the
amount by $51,047.50for a new total of $240,677.50,and approve a time extension of 30
days (EN) - APPROVED.
Contract for demolition of commercial structures at 7 Causeway Blvd. to Phoenix Wrecking
Corp., Tampa, FL, for $64,445 (EN)
Joint Participation Agreement with FOOT to provide 50% reimbursable funding for the
construction of 3 new hangars on Clearwater Airpark (SW)
Water Main Easement from sces, Inc. (Builder's Square) (CA)
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45.
OTRER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
46. (Rescheduled from 6/1/95) Assignment of 46. Approved.
Lease from the PGA Tour Associates-I, Ltd.
(PGA) to MJM Golf Enterprises. Inc., for the
PGA's interest as "Lessee" under Lease
dated 11/12/85, between the Chi Chi
Rodriguez Youth Foundation (Lessor) and
the PGA (Lessee) (PR)
47. Sixth Amendment to Clearwater Ferry 47. Approved.
Service. Inc. License & Agreement to
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Clearwater Pass Bridge is closed to
vehicular traffic, at an est. $80,000 (MR)
48. Approve Citizen Participation Plan; appoint 48. Approved.
certain Clearwater Boards/Citizens to serve
or. designated Citizen Task Force Groups for
the evaluation and appraisal Report (EAR)
and the update of the City's Comprehensive
Plan (CPl
49. Other Pending Matters 49. None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
50. First Reading Ordinances
a) Ord. #5858-95 - repealing Ord. #3479-
84, concerning solicitation for charitable
purposes as codified in Sees. 23.61-23.90,
Art. III, Ch. 23
51 . Resolutions
a) Res. #95-56 - dissovting the Clearwater
Rapid Transit Task Force
50.al Ord. #5858-95 passed 15t reading.
51. a) Res. #95-56 adopted.
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Other City Attorney Items
a) Fisherman's Wharf
l} Addendum to Contract
2) Attorney-Client Session
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alll Approved.
a)2) Session set for 7/17/95 at 9:00 a.m.
56. Adjournment
53. City Manager requested and Commission
approved administrative setting of TRIM
millage rate and canceling the 7/1 2/95
meeting if the City Manager recommends
current millage rate.
City Manager expressed get well wishes to
Assistant City Manager Bill Baker.
City Manager thanked C View staff for its
performance in getting the visual aids used
in tonight's meeting on air.
54. None.
55. Berfield thanked Jackie Henegar for her
positive letter re the Downtown Plan.
56. 12:10 a.m. (6/16/95)
53. City Manager Verbal Reports
54. Commission Discussion Items
55. Other Commission Action
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 15, 1995
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City Hall,
Thursday, June 15. 1995 at 6:01 p.m., with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Sue A. Barfield
Fred A. Thomas
J. B. Johnson
Mayor/Commissioner
Vi cs-Mayor /Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present:
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Kathy S. Rice
Pamela K. Akin
Sandra Glatthorn
Rich Baier
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia Sullivan
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
City Attorney
Central Permitting Manager
City Engineer
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order. The invocation was offered by Deacon
"""', Joseph Polcari of St. Cecella's Catholic Church. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be listed in agenda order although
not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #3 - Service A wards
One service award was presented to a City employee.
ITEM #4 - Introductions and Awards
Proclamations: Recreation and Parks Month - July 1995
ITEM #5 - Presentations
a) Airport Authority - Annual Report
Marvin Guthrie, Chair, presented the Airport Authority's Annual Report. Security
fencing and enclosed hangers have been improved and the grounds have been re~
landscaped and regraded. Rules and regulations were redrafted and Bre up to date.
Specifications for runway lights have been established. Mr. Guthrie said the Authority
addressed fire safety issues and night flying, which is not allowed. Emphasis has been
placed on neighborhood relations. He said construction plans for new hangers are nearly
developed and should allow for increased revenues. He indicated tenant leases are being
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revised. Mr. Guthrie said the Airpark is trying to conform to the Master Plan approved by
the City Commission.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Guthrie and the Airport Authority for their service to the
City.
b) Jim Massie - Report
Jim Massie distributed a legislative report. He indicated some legislation passed
this year will make it difficult for cities to function effectively and efficiently. One-third of
the bills passed dealt with crime and/or prisons. The budget is a major focus. He said the
trend is fewer revenue sources for the state. He predicted the money crunch will increase
and the City cannot count on any increased State funding for programs. The Governor has
not acted on the telecommunications legislation, another major priority.
Mr. Massie said legislation was passed that will permit ex-parte communication by
Commissioners. Public officials will be permitted to meet with constituents and discuss
pending items. Commissioners will be responsible for reporting these discussions into the
record before final action on the matter is taken.
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Mr. Massie said legislation regarding PSTA, the annexation of enclaves, the
codification of impact fee standards, business damages and eminent domain legislation
failed. Property rights legislation did pass and states any time a government takes an
action that inordinately impacts a private property owner, compensation may be due the
property owner from the government.
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With respect to disability presumption, legislation considers firefighters and police
officers who contract certain diseases such as tuberculosis or meningitis do so in the line
of duty. Effective today, State laws regarding mangrove preservation supersede local
regulations regarding mangrove protection. Property owners will be permitted to trim. but
not defoliate or alter their mangroves. Enforcement can be delegated to local authority.
All local ordinances regarding mangrove protection must be repealed within 1 80 days.
All appropriations granted Pinellas County are listed in the report. Mr. Massie
expected special sessions will be scheduled to address budget vetoes, education, Medicaid
waivers and some economic programs. He said the major issue will be the budget and
predicted programs will be cut. He anticipated the major issue affecting Clearwater next
year will be water.
Mr. Massie thanked staff for providing him information. He extended special thanks
to Betty Deptula, Kathy Rice, Karen Dombrowski, Pam Akin and Bob Brumback.
Harborview Center
Mani Costa, General Manager, said the marketing plan is on target. The brochures
and sales kits are ready. He distributed samples to the City Commission. He reported
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advertisements were placed two weeks ago. He stated 13 exhibit shows and 18 food
functions have been booked. Mr. Costa anticipated the Center will open by January 15,
1996 and noted one event is booked for January 13. 1996,
c) Camp, Dresser & McKee - plaque to City
Joe Hickle, Camp Dresser & McKee, consulting engineer for the Pier 60 project,
read and presented a plaque to the City to display on the pier to provide proper testament
of the project. The City Manager recognized the efforts of Engineering Project Coordinator
Gary Johnson and City Engineer Rich Baier.
d) Mark Abdo - Long Center
Mr. Abdo reported the Fiscal Year (FY) 1995/96 budget for the Long Center is
balanced. He read the Center's Mission Statement and reviewed their goals. This year,
the Center will try to add staff and enhance and improve the facility. Next year's goals will
focus on marketing. He said the $799,000 budget contains the same mix as last year.
Operating expenses have been reduced by 5 % and the Long Center Foundation has
increased contributions. Programs began last year have been continued. He estimated an
agreement reached with Clearwater Gas System wiil reduce utility costs by 20%. To
reach a balanced budget, hits were taken in marketing. community relations and volunteer
programs. Also. the budget includes no salary increases.
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Mr. Abdo said the sinking fund is needed to meet minimum service levels and
repairs. He proposed reducing the access threshold to $2,000. He noted the building is
five years old and requires repair and the replacement of some items. He said the sinking
runc! !5 evaluated every three years. He reportAd the real impact of the sinking fund is
$220.000. Based on use. Clearwater's share is $196,000 or 89%. He said the Center is
willing to give the City the $57.000 balance in the sinking fund, if Clearwater holds it in a
restricted fund.
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Mr. Abdo presented slides of .areas within the facility needing repair. He indicated
private donations have allowed some repairs. Additional expenditures proposed total
$76,500 and include two lifeguards and building repairs.
The Mayor questioned if this item will be brought forward at a later date. The City
Manager indicated it would.
ITEM #6 - Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Barfield moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of April
13, 1995, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners Berfield and Johnson and
Mayor Garvey voted "Aye." Commissioner Thomas abstained, noting he had not attended
the meeting. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of May
30, 1995, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was dulV seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
June 13, 1995, as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June
1, 1995. as recorded and submitted in written summation by the City Clerk to each
Commissioner. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Citizens to be heard re items not on the Agenda
Pat Wilson, a resident living near the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen, complained
regarding problems related to transients attracted to that facility. She noted recently a
homeless person knocked on her door at 2:00 a.m. requesting money. Ms. Wilson
indicated since she spoke with soup kitchen management, things have improved. The
Mayor indicated the City will continue to work on this issue.
Paul Terranova congratulated the Commission on the appointment of BlII Justice as
the replacement for Michael Dallmann's Commission seat. He complained the black refuse
barrels and recycling bins are unsightly and are left out too long. He suggested imposing a
fine to encourage people to return them to their yards more promptly.
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Gordon Hiooner & Bob Moore requested the entire project to alleviate drainage
problems at the intersection of Landmark Drive & Eastland Boulevard be brought forward.
The City Engineer stated the change order to the project to be considered tonight is the
outcome of two workshops. A request was made for staff to notify residents when the
commission addresses this area again.
Sheila Cole complained the rental fee charged for the Clearwater Beach Recreation
Center is too high.
Bob Wriaht expressed concern that property might be purchased for the proposed
Downtown Lake before the project is officially discussed and approved. It was indicated
staff is initiating the process and no properties have been purchased. Mr. Wright noted the
charter provides public hearings are to be held for non-budgeted or emergency items.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM #8 - Variance{s) to Sian Reaulations for prooertv located at 2737 Enterprise Rd., The
Oaks of Northwood Condominium (The Oaks of Northwood Condominium and the
Townhomes at Northwood, SV95-28)
The applicant is requesting: 1) an area variance of 24 square feet from the
permitted 24 square feet to allow a freestanding sign with an area of 48 square feet and 2)
a setback variance of four feet from the required five feet to allow a freestanding sign one
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foot from the street right-of-way. The subject property, on the south side of Enterprise
Road, is approximately one-half mile east of US 19N and is zoned Residential Planned
Development 11. The variance is requested to permit replacement of the existing
freestanding sign.
The Oaks of Northwood, a three-story condominium, has approximately 300 feet of
frontage on Enterprise Road. The two-story Townhomes at Northwood are under
construction south of the condominium development, approximately 400 feet from
Enterprise Road. The Townhomes at Northwood have only 18 feet of frontage on
Enterprise Road and the two developments share an entry drive to Enterprise Road located
on the common lot line. The Oaks of Northwood owns the west portion of the entry drive
and the land lying to the west; The Townhomes of Northwood owns the east portion of
the entry drive and an eight-foot wide swath of land lying to the east.
A sign in the Enterprise Road right-of-way west of the entry drive, identifies the
Oaks of Northwood Condominiums. The Townhomes at Northwood only have a temporary
construction sign on private property east of the entry drive. The variance application
proposes one freestanding sign for the two developments to be located on private property
on the west side of the entry drive. Area and setback variances are requested for the
proposed sign. The 48 square foot area is double the code allowance. and the proposed
setback is one foot. rather than the required five feet.
According to the sign code, a 24 square foot sign eQuId be placed on each property
and a 24 square foot sign could be erected on each side of the entry drive. The use of
.. " dual signs may promote confusion since only one entry drive access the two
."""....1 developments. Another entry drive, 80 feet to the east, serves another residential
development. Staff feels the public would be best served by granting the area variance
and allowing the two signs to be combined.
At this property, Enterprise Road makes an "eyebrow" curve to the north while the
south line of the right-of~way maintains a straight line. Enterprise Road curves away from
the north line of these developments. The road pavement is approximately 40 feet from
the north property line. This condition diminishes the sign's visibility and supports
approval of the requested setback variance.
Ralph Ouartetti, representative for the applicant, verified photographs of the
property presented him by Senior Planner John Richter. He expressed concern people
trying to find the entrance would obstruct traffic on Enterprise Road if signage is not
adequate.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if the calculations for the variances are based on
the current ordinance or Ordinance #5825-95 to be addressed on second reading tonight in
Item #23. Mr. Richter stated the calculations are based on the current ordinance. Mr.
Richter reported the sign would be consistent with the new ordinance.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve: 1) an area variance of 24 square feet
from the permitted 24 square feet to allow a freestanding sign with an area of 48 square
feet and 2) a setback variance of four feet from the required five feet to allow a
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freestanding sign one foot from the street right-of-way. on property identified as the Oaks
of Northwood Condominium for meeting Sec. 45.24 Standards for Approval, items (1 H4L
subject to the following conditions: a) the existing Oaks of Northwood Condominium sign
located in the Enterprise Road right-at-way shall be removed; b) no freestanding sign shall
be permitted on the Townhomes at Northwood property; and c) by constructing a sign
within the street setback pursuant to this variance. the owner and applicant agree that no
governmental agency shall be liable for the cost of relocating or removing the sign in the
event the property is acquired by eminent domain for road widening or any other public
purpose. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #9 - Variance(s) to SiQn Regulations for prooertv located at 3060-3080 Eastland
Blvd., Imperial Pines Condominium (Imperial Pines Condo Assoc./lmperial Pines Condo,
SV95-27)
The applicant is requesting: 1) an area variance ot 34.8 square feet from the
permitted 24 square feet to allow a freestanding sign with an area of 58.8 square feet and
2) a height variance of 1.7 feet from the permitted 6 feet to allow a sign 7.7 feet high.
The subject property, on the northwest corner of McMullen~Booth Road and Eastland
Boulevard, is zoned Multiple Family Residential 24. The variance is requested to permit the
existing freestanding sign to remain.
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The Imperial Pines freestanding sign is 28 feet from the McMullen-Booth Road right-
of-way and 58 feet from the Eastland Boulevard right-of-way. The sigh, constructed of
concrete blocks, duplicates the appearance of the wall enclosing the condominiums. The
58 square foot area is approximately one and a half times greater than the 24-square feet
permitted in the code allowance and the 7.7 foot height is 28% greater than the 6 teet
allowed.
Present conditions diminish the sign's visibility. The sign is positioned further from
the right-of-way than the five feet required by code and it is oriented to a road that is
uncharacteristically wide for abutting residential development. The sign has to compete
with nearby commercial signs that are considerably larger and higher.
Lewis Selby, representative for the applicant, verified photographs of the property
presented him by Mr. Richter. Mr. Selby read and presented a petition from condominium
owners supporting the variance. He indicated the sign is attractive and enhances the area.
He noted many residents are more than 70 years old and the sign provides a landmark for
emergency vehicles. Mr. Selby expressed concern its removal would cause confusion as
the sign has been on the property a long time. He said the condominium would not gain
commercially by retaining the sign.
Michael Brundy said the sign is important to the condominium. Visibility of the sign
is diminished due to its distance from the road and nearby commercial signage. He felt the
sign is in harmony with the code.
Commissioner Thomas said his calculations indicate this sign would not be
permitted under Ordinance #5825~95. Mr. Richter agreed the sign will not comport with
the proposed ordinance. He noted signs that predate the ordinance will not be required to
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conform. Commissioner Thomas noted he was not present for first reading of Ordinance
#5825.95. He expressed concern the new ordinance would adversely affect architectural
signs.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve: 1) an area variance of 34.8 square feet
from the permitted 24 square feet to allow a freestanding sign with an area of 58.8 square
feet and 2) a height variance of 1.7 feet from the permitted 6 teet to allow a sign 7.7 feet
high, on property identified as Imperial Pines Condominium, for meeting Sec. 45.24
Standards for Approval, items (1 H41. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #10 - Public Hearino & First Reading Ord. #5859-95. Vacating portion of 10. E/W
alley lying in Blk. 8, Pine Crest Sub., subject to it being retained full width as a drainage &
utility easement (Littles, V95~06) (EN)
The applicant ;s requesting to vacate a 1 Q-foot east/west alley lying south of Lot
13, Block 8, Pine Crest Subdivision. The applicant would like to fence her portion of the
, vacated alley to eliminate pedestrian traffic through her backyard. The alley vacation will
take this land off the City records and become taxable property. The City has no utilities
within this unpaved alley and it is not used for vehicular traffic or parking.
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Engineering Services has no objection provided all of the east/west alley in this
block is vacated simultaneously and retained full width as a drainage and utility easement.
All other departments concerned with vacations have no objections. Florida Power has no
objection provided an easement is retained. Other public utilities have no objection to the
request. The City Engineer recommends the vacation.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the vacation of the 1 O~foot East/West
alley lying in Block 8, Pine Crest Subdivision subject to it being retained full width as a
drainage and utility easement. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5859-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5859-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #1 1 . Public Hearina & First Readino Ords. #5842-95. #5843-95 & #5844w95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS-8 Zoning for property
located at 1456 Carolyn Lane, Terra-Alto Estates, Lot 10 & abutting r-o-w (Gimarey, A95~
08, LUP95-09)
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The subject property, on the north side of Carolyn Lane, is approximately 520 feet
west of Highland Avenue and 1,530 feet south of Sunset Point Road. The applicant
wishes to annex to obtain City sewer service.
The subdivision has mixed Future Land Use Classifications. Lots in the County are
classified Residential Low and lots in the City are classified Residential Urban. Subdivision
lots in the City are zoned Single-Family Residential '.Eight." It is proposed to assign the
subject property a Future Land Use Classification of Residential Low and zoning of Single~
Family ResidentiaIIlEight." The portion of Carolyn Lane abutting the property is in the
County and it is proposed to annex this right-of-way with the subject property.
On May 16, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family
Residential "Eight" for Lot 1 0, Terra-Alto Estates. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5842-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5842-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": 8erfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5843-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5843-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
to Ayes": Bertield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5844-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass Ordinance #5844-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": 8erfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #12 - Public Hearin~ & First Reading Ords. #5845-95, #5846-95 & #5847-95-
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low & RS-B Zoning for property
located at 1524 Stevenson Dr., Stevenson's Heights, Blk. A, Lot 21 (McGee, A95~1 0,
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The subject property, approximately 450 feet west of Betty Lane, is on the north
side of Stevenson Creek. The applicants have City sewer service but wish to be part of
the City and receive City solid waste service.
Most of the subdivision is in the County. Most of the lot has a Countywide Future
Land Use Classification of Residential Low. A sliver of land on the river side of the
property {river bank) may have a Future land Use Classification of Preservation. It is
proposed to assign a Future Land Use Classification of Residential Low to the applicants'
property. The City's Land Development Code requires a setback from river banks and
wetlands, and provides protection for the river bank and the wetlands below. Lots in
Stevenson's Heights are developed with narrow side setbacks. This type of development
best fits into the City's Single-Family Residential "Eight" zoning district, and it is proposed
to assign this zoning to the applicants' property.
The right-of-way of Stevenson Drive is in the County, and the Engineering
Department recommends not to annex the abutting right~of-way.
On May 16, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed anne,...at:on.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family
Residential "Eight" for Lot 21, Block A, Stevenson's Heights. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5845-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5845-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5846-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5846-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": 8erfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5847-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5847-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield. Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #13 - Public HearinQ & First ReadinQ Ords. #5848.95. #5849-95 & #5850-95.
Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban & RS-8 Zoning for property
located at 1761 St. Anthony Dr., Virginia Grove Terrace, Fifth Add., Blk. C, Lot 4 (Boike,
A95-11, LUP95-12)
The subject property, on the east side of Anthony Drive, is approximately 900 feet
north of SR 590 and a half mile east of US 19N. The applicant wishes to annex to obtain
City sewer service.
This is a developed, single family residential area with a Countywide Future Land
Use Classification of Residential Urban. Most of the immediate area is in the City and is
zoned Single-Family Residential IOEight.1O It is proposed to assign the subject property the
land use classification, Residential Urban, and the zoning, Single-Family Residential "Eight.'.
The abutting street right-of-way is already in the City.
On May 16, 1995, the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family
Residential "Eight" for Lot 4, Block C, Virginia Grove Terrace, Fifth Addition. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5848-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Tllomas moved to pass Ordinance #5848-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the vote was:
II Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance 1/5849-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5849-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas. Johnson and Garvey.
"Naysn: None.
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5850-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance 1f5850~95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield. Thomas. Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban & RS-8 Zoning for property
located at 1785 Pineland Dr., Sec. 3-29-15 M&B 43.02 (Williams, A9S-09, LUP95-10)
The subject pioperty, on the east side of Pineland Drive, is approximately 370 feet
north of Overbrook Avenue and 570 feet west of Betty Lane. The applicants wish to
annex to obtain City sewer service.
Property east and south of the applicants is in the City and is zoned Single-Family
Residential "Eight." The Clear Bay Terrace Apartments, directly north, are also in the City.
It is proposeq to assign the subject property the Future Land Use Classification of
Residential Urban and zoning of Single-Family Residential "Eight."
On May 16, 1995, the Planning & Zonil)9 Board unanimously endorsed the
proposed annexation. I
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Petition for Annexation, Future Land
Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Single-Family
Residential "Eight" for Part of Sec. 3-29-15, M&B 43/02. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5851-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass Ordinance #5851-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.,
"Nays": None.
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5852-95 for first reading and read
it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass Ordinance #5852~95 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"A yes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5853-95 for first reading and read
it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5853-95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
t1Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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occupational licenses; (re tax structure and appendix A, Fees; Rates & Charges)
The City Manager requested this item be continued.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue this item until July 20, 1995.' The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #16 - (Cont'd from 06/01 /95) Public Hearimt & First Readimt Ord. #5821-95 ~ LDCA
re outdoor cafes and sidewalk vendors (LDCA94.13)
This ordinance allows as an accessory use to restaurants, outdoor cafes that could
be located on private property immediately adjacent to the street on Clearwater beach in
the Beach Commercial and Resort Commercial districts, in the North Greenwood
Commercial district, the Commercial Center district and the Urban Center district and in the
pedestrian areas of shoppir:J9 centers and pedestrian malls in each of the above districts as
well as the General Commercial and Highway Commercial districts. This proximity will
allow additional business opportunities while promoting pedestrian-level interest.
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Sidewalk vendors would be allowed only in public park areas or immediately
adjacent to public parks in the Urban Center district (downtown). Requirements, similar to
those for outdoor cafes, are provided for sidewalk vendors to ensure safety and adequate
pedestrian access. besides protecting surrounding property owners and the public from
litter; noise and other potential problems. The IImarketing plan" for sidewalk vendors has
been distributed and includes guidelines used by the Community Redevelopment Director to
allow the establishment of vendors in a way that meets City 90als.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Land Development Code Amendment
establishing requirements for outdoor cafes and sidewalk vendors. The motion was duly
seconded.
Commissioner BerfieJd referred to page 4 of the ordinance and noted vendors will be
licensed through the discretion of the staff. She questioned if any guidelines had been
established. The City Attorney said guidelines were previously attached. The Mayor
questioned if the hours of operation listed in the rules and ordinance were consistent and if
a requirement to set up before rush times was established. The City Manager indicated
they were.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5821.95 for first reading and read
it by title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass Ordinance 1t5821.95 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Thomas. Johnson and Garvey.
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ITEM #17 - <Cont'd from 04/06.05/04 & 06/01/95) Public Hearing - Vacatina section of
Wood Drive r-o-w, from Smallwood Circle to Rosemere Road (LeConche, V95-05) (EN)
The City Manager requested this item be continued.
Commissioner Thomas moved to continue this item to a date uncertain. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearina - Second Readino Ordinances
ITEM #18 - (Cont'd from 02/16/95) Ord. #5757-95- Granting to GTE Florida Incorporated
the permission to occupy municipal streets & rights-of.WHY in the City, as a means of
providing telecommunication services; prescribing terms & conditions accompanying the
grant of franchise; and prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions; providing for
severability of provisions (IA)
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5757-95 for second reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5757.95 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
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ITEM 1/19 - Ord. #5818-95 - Vacating 60' north/south r-o-w of Carolyn Lane, lying N of
Sandy Lane, and the 3' utility easement lying along the W side of Lot 1, Blk. F, Highland
Estates of Clearwater 1 st Addition, subject to City retaining a 17' drainage & utility
easement over westerly side of the vacated r-o-w; a 15' drainage & utility easement along
the north side of vacated r-o-w; and applicant providing an easement for relocated water
line (Maxwell, V94-15)
The City Manager indicated the applicant has requested this item be continued.
Commissioner Berfield moved to continue this item until July 20, 1995. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #20 - Ord. #5819-95. Amending Sec. 35.11, to revise the definition for congregate
care (LDCA95.09)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5819-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5819-
95 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
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"Nays": None.
The Commission recessed from 8:00 to 8: 12 p.m.
ITEM #21 - Ord. #5823~95- LDCA re Neon signs & lighting (LDCA95-13)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5832-95 for second reading and
read it by title only.
Commissioner Thomas requested the ordinance be redrafted because the language
is too broad. He said light is an art form and many beautiful things can be created using
that medium. He expressed concern the City is only allowing neon as edging to windows
and buildings. He did not think the City should stifle creativity in this art form.
Commissioner Thomas noted fiber optic lighting also needs to be addressed.
The Mayor said many uses of neon are not positive and can destroy aesthetics.
She recommended passing the ordinance limiting how neon is used.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if the ordinance covers fiber optics,
incandescent and other lighting sources. The City Attorney it did.
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In response to a question, the City Attorney indicated other lighting is included in
the definition.
Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5823-95 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon ro\l call, the vote was:
II Ayes": Berfield, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": Thomas.
Motion carried.
ITEM #22 - Ord. #5824-95 - LDCA re illuminated area of sign structures (LDCA95-14)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5824-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5824-95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #23 - Ord. #5825-95 - LDCA ra size of sign structures (lDCA95-15)
Commissioner Thomas expressed concern this ordinance was too limiting. He noted
many beautiful structures can be built to support small signs.
The Mayor noted the objective of the ordinance is to limit the size of the structure.
She supported regulating the size of structures.
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5825-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5825-95
on second and finfJl reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayes": Barfield, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": Thomas.
Motion carried.
ITEM #24- Ord. #5826-95- Annexation for property located at 1812 Brentwood Dr., lake
lela Manor First Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres m.o.1. (Jeffrey & Kolleen Elliott, A9S-05)
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The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5826-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5826-
95 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call. the
vote was:
"Ayes": Barfield. Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1f25 - Ord. #5827-95 - land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 1812 Brentwood Dr., Lake Lela Manor First Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres m.o.l.
(Jeffrey & Kolleen Elliott, lUP95-06)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance 1f5827-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5827-95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
11 Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
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ITEM #26 - Ord. #5828-95 - RS-4 Zoning for property located at 1812 Brentwood Dr.,
Lake Lela Manor First Addition, Lot 8, 0.36 acres m.o.l. (Jeffrey & Kolleen Elliott, A95-05)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5828.95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5828-95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayestt; Barfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #27 - Ord. #5829-95- Annexation for property located at 3016 Carolina Ave., Bay
View City Sub., Blk. 5, Lot 8 & abutting alley to N & abutting r.o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15
acres m.o.!. (Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson, A95-06)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5829-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Barfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5829.95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vota
was:
"Ayes"; Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
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ITEM #28. Ord. #5830-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Urban for property
located at 3016 Carolina Ave., Bay View City Sub., Blk. 5, Lot 8 & abutting alley to N &
abutting r-o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15 acres m.o.1. (Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson, LUP95-07)
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance 115830-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Johnson moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5830-
95 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
"Ayesll: Barfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM 1129 - Ord. #5831-95 - RS-8 Zoning for property located at 3016 Carolina Ave., Bay
View City Sub., Blk. 5, lot 8 & abutting alley to N & abutting r-o-w of Carolina Ave., 0.15
acres m.o.!. (Jeffrey & Billie Wilkerson, A95-06)
The Deputy City Manager presanted Ordinance #5831-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance 1/5831 ~95
on second and final reading. The motion was dulV seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
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"Nays": None.
ITEM #30 - Ord. #5832-95 - Annexation for property located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd.,
Sec. 5-29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.1. (Allen, Jr. & Ann McMullen. A95-07)
AND
ITEM #31 - Ord. #5833-95 - Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential Low for property
located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd., Sec. 5-29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.1. (Allen, Jr.
& Ann McMullen. LUP95-081
AND
ITEM #32 - Ord. #5834-95 - RS-6 Zoning for property located at 2965 Sunset Point Rd.,
Sec. 5-29-16, M&B 14.17, 1.02 acres m.o.1. (Allen, Jr. & Ann McMullen, A95-07l
The City Manager indicated the name of the road identified in Ordinances #5832-
95, #5833-95 and #5834-95 is Abbey Lake Road, not Abbey Lane Road. The City
Attorney said these ordinances will require new first readings and re-advertising.
Commissioner Thomas moved to withdraw Items #30, #31 and #32. The motion
"'-'" was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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ITEM #33 - Ord. #5854-95- Amending the Operating Budget for FY ending 09/30/95
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance 1t5 854-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5854-95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
nAyes"; Barfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Naysl1: None.
ITEM #34 - Ord. #5855-95 - Amending the Capital Improvement Program and Budget for
FY ending 09/30/95
The Deputy City Manager presented Ordinance #5855-95 for second reading and
read it by title only. Commissioner Thomas moved to pass and adopt Ordinance #5855-95
on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nayslt: None.
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ITEM 1/35 ~ Soecial Items of widesoread oublic interest
a) Memorial Causeway Bridge (SR 60) Feasibility Study (EN)
The City Commission directed staff to initiate a preliminary design of a replacement
for the current Memorial Causeway Bridge due to the bridge's antiquated laneage and
bascule design and economic impacts that lead to the functional obsolescence of this
bridge structure. The preliminary design commenced when the City contracted HDR
Engineering, Inc. to aid in the selection of feasible corridor alignments and the evaluation of
bridge types. This report is the result of two public workshops, meetings with the Florida
Department of Transportation, CRA and Metropolitan Planning Organization, data
collection, planning and design.
The purpose of the Memorial Causeway Bridge Feasibility Study is to present HDR
Engineer's findings concerning the feasibillty and cost of replacing the Memorial Causeway
(SA 60) Bridge west of downtown. The four-lane divided. Memorial Causeway is the
primary link between Clearwater's mainland and beach/lsland Estates. A study was
conducted to determine the feasibility of replacing the existing bascule bridge with a higher
bascute or a high-level fixed-span bridge. The study area is bounded by Drew Street on
the north, Chestnut Street on the south, Ft. Harrison Street on the east and Island Way on
the west. The study was funded by the City. The Florida Department of Transportation
(FOOT) retained an oversight role because the existing Statewmaintained ,bridge is located
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The three corridors studied included tie-ins to Drew Street, Cleveland Street and
Pierce Boulevard. In addition, combinations of the three primary corridors were considered
with four~ and six-lane bridge alternatives. The objective is to provide a safe, cost-
effective bridge that is aesthetically compatible with downtown and Clearwater beach,
utilizing public input to the greatest extent possible.
City Engineer Rich Baier reported two well-attended workshops were held as part of
the study. Strong public participation requested limited impact on the causeway. Over the
intracoastal waterway, the bridge would reach a minimum height of 65 feet. Mr. Baier
presented pictures of the view from Pierce 1 OO's pool deck. A Drew Street or Pierce
Streot alternative is preferred.
Mr. Baier said to develop preferred alignments, the alternatives were scrutinized in
relation to an evaluation matrix that examines potential impacts to the environment; rights-
of-way; aesthetics; potential Section 4(f) sites; traffic flow; socioeconomics; and estimated
costs. Section 4(f) sites are properties designated by the federal or State government and
used for parks, wildlife sanctuaries and refuges, and cemeteries. These properties are
considered sacred and are difficult to develop. Not all factors in the evaluation matrix are
equally weighted. He reviewed a typical section of the bridge and noted the five-foot
sidewalks would be enlarged to 1 Q-feet due to pedestrian demand.
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Mr. Baier noted traffic analysis indi cated bottle necks for all alignments would occur
at Ft. Harrison Avenue. Traffic flow functions best using the Court Street/Chestnut Street
pairs. Immediate improvements would be required for the Drew Street corridor east of
Highland at an estimated cost of $9.million, Mr. Baier noted a major consideration was the
movement of cars from the Courtney Campbell Causeway to Clearwater beach. If an
alignment other than Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is used, traffic will need to be diverted and
condemnation will be needed. Gulf-to-Bay businesses are dependent on heavy traffic flow
while Drew Street merchants operate as destination oriented businesses. He said the
Commission needs to be mindful of this when detouring traffic.
Mr. Baier said staff and HDR tried to balance the large number of public comments
and concerns. The Drew Street corridor would require the placement of a wall off one end
of Coachman Park. All Section 4(f) sites must be approved by the FDOT. The Drew Street
corridor also impacts several marshes and wetlands.
Mr. Baier said the Pierce Boulevard corridor would require a correction to the road's
alignment at the top of the bluff. He noted aesthetic concerns expressed by residents of
Pierce 100. He indicated the State would probably approve the corridor. He indicated the
new Community Redevelopment Agency's (eRA) plan for downtown is being considered.
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Mr. Baier introduced Larry Weatherby and Bill Wadsworth of HDR Engineering. Mr.
Weatherby predicted traffic will increase by 12% before 2020. Pedestrian traffic is also
significant. Mr. Weatherby noted bridge openings, averaging between four and five
minutes each, peak at mid.day and are highest on weekends. Motorists are also' delayed
by malfunctions.
Mr. Weatherby indicated the existing bridge is not functionally deficient. A fixed
span's annual operating and maintenance costs would be 90% lower. Safety factors
concerning the current bridge include a lack of shoulders, narrow sidewalks, dependability
and a slippery grate when wet. He said the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO)
plan favored six lanes. A six-lane road would be more expensive and would result in
greater impacts. Mr. Weatherby reported a mid level bascule bridge was studied by HDR.
Traffic and aesthetic impacts would be similar to those of a high level bridge and would not
result in much savings.
He reviewed the six lane alternatives: 1) PGA - Bridge spans Pierce Street to
facilitate Pierce 100 access. Vertical profile similar to P4A. No relocation of navigational
channel. Approximate cost $26,580,000; 2) D2C2P2 - Multiple structures and ramps:
Middle ramp connects to Cleveland Street, one lane in each direction; two-lane westbound
bridge from Drew Street; and two-lane eastbound-to-southbound ramp onto Pierce
Boulevard. Relocation of navigational channel approximately 206 feet. Approximate cost
$35.976,000; 3) 0363 - Two separate bridge structures: three lanes westbound to Drew
Street and three lanes eastbound to Cleveland Street. Drew and Cleveland Streets would
be one-way pairs (three lanes each direction). On-street parking on at least one side of
Cleveland Street would be removed. Relocation of navigational channel approximately 325
feet. Approximate cost $30,620,000.
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The Mayor agreed six lanes would not be feasible. Mr. Baier said they need to be
included in the study because of the current MPO plan.
Mr. Weatherby reviewed four-lane alternatives: 1) 04 - Single four-lane structure
ties to Drew Street. Relocation of navigational channel approximately 356 feet - 57 feet of
vertical clearance maintained during construction. Approximate cost $21,813,000; 2) C4-
Single four-lane structure ties to Cleveland Street. Relocation of navigational channel
approximately 220 feet - 62 feet of vertical clearance maintained during construction.
Approximate cost $16,863,000; 3) P4 - Single four-lane structure ties to Pierce Boulevard.
Bridge would not span Pierce Street. Access to Pierce 100 from Pierce Boulevard provided
under new bridge in parking area west of Pierce Boulevard and south of the Causeway.
Relocation of navigational channel approximately 1 92 feet - 64 feet of vertical clearance
maintained during construction. Approximate cost $20,093.000;4) P4A - Similar to P4-
eastern portion high enough to span Pierce Street and provide access to Pierce 1 00 via
Pierce Street. Both P4 and P4A tie into Pierce Blvd. which transitions into the Court and
Chestnut Stteets one-way pair. Additional costs and impacts of straightening curves are
not included in cost estimates for Pierce Blvd. alternatives. No relocation of navigational
channel. Approximate cost $18,238,000; 5) C1 P4 - Similar to P4A except westbound on-
ramp from Cleveland Street is added. . Four-lane profile identical to P4A and on-ramp profile
from Cleveland Street similar to C4 profile. Access to Pierce 100 would be the same as
for P4A. No relocation of navigational channel. Approximate cost $21.182,000; 6) C2P2
- Similar to C 1 P4 except all westbound traffic enters bridge off Cleveland Street and all
eastbound traffic exits onto Pierce Boulevard. Vertical profile similar to C1 P4. No
relocation of navigational channel. Approximate cost $21,026,000.
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Mr. Weatherby stated C4 would significantly impact the Harborview Center and the
Calvary Church. He indicated the church may be eligible for inclusion on a historic registry.
He said that route would be tight because of limited rights-of-way. Mr. Baier noted other
Pierce Boulevard alternatives align 400 feet from Pierce 100. The current bridge is a
distance of 600 feet.
Mr. Weatherby indicated the cost of the alternatives impact the evaluations. The
highest cost alternate of the four-lane choices is via Drew Street and the lowest is via
Cleveland Street. In reviewing environmental and wetland impacts, only the Drew Street
alternative would affect both mangroves and sea grasses. The other alternatives provide
only temporary impacts. He indicated noise from the new bridge will increase. Mr.
Weatherby noted the City would have to demonstrate no other possible alternatives exist if
probable Section 4(f) properties are impacted. He noted the traffic circulation would be
hardest affected by a Drew Street corridor. Mr. Baier said service levels are based on the
City's existing road network.
Mr. Weatherby addressed the visual impacts of the bridge. Mr. Baier said people
oppose alignments that impact them.
Mr. Weatherby referred to socioeconomic impacts of the project, noting the
importance of heavy traffic to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard merchants and the recently completed
downtown redevelopment plan. Of the four-lane proposals, he recommended retaining
alternatives' D4, P4 and P4A. If a six-lane proposal is required, he suggested P6A and D6.
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Mr. Baier indicated no Cleveland Street alternatives were chosen due to limited capacity on
Cleveland because of. on-street parking and incompatibility with the CRA plan.
Mr. Weatherby said design related issues include structural alternatives, the amount
of space dedicated to bicycles and pedestrians, the need for channel relocation, and the
aesthetics of the bridge's design. He presented a slide presentation of bridges located in
other cities and examples of night lighting.
Mr. Weatherby said it would be feasible to build a high-level bridge and address the
importance of aesthetic impacts, economic factors and the bridge's relationship to the CRA
downtown redevelopment plan. He proposed an optimistic schedule with completion of
construction by late 2000.
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Commissioner Thomas said funding and location should be discussed separately.
He noted the City's plan to fund the Project Development and Environmental Study (PD&E)
and questioned its cost. Mr. Baier estimated the PD&E cost at $1.5-million. Commissioner
Thomas noted the PD&E's purpose ;s to qualify the project for State or Federal funding.
He said the State is concerned about how the City will build the bridge, not its location.
He suggested if the City funds the project, the bridge could be completed by 1998. He did
not think the State would meet the schedule proposed by Mr. Weatherby. Mr. Baier
agreed the bridge is not on the State.s list of proposed projects and the City is not assured
any funding. Commissioner Thomas said the State would prefer spending $2-million to
repair the bridge and extending its life by 10 years, repeatedly, than building a new bridge.
Mr. Baier said FOOT feels the bridge has a useful life of eight to twelve years after
rehabilitation. He agreed the State may prefer providing repetitive repairs to the Memorial
Causeway Bridge while replacing other bridges with structural problems.
Mashid Arasteh, FOOT Professional Engineer, said the State bases its priorities on
those established by the MPO and noted this bridge is not included in the State program.
She said the State feels repairing the bridge is the best thing to do. Since it is on a State
Road, a PD&E would be required before a City bridge project could be considered.
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Commissioner Thomas questioned how the City could take control' of the road and
build a new bridge. Mr. Baier indicated the City could apply to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP), Coast Guard, etc. for approval but costs would be high.
He said the more potential adverse impacts there are, the harder it will be to obtain
approval.
Commissioner Thomas suggested charging a toll and providing Clearwater residents
with laser tags. He felt the bridge could be a revenue generator and could pay for itself.
The Mayor questioned the need to build a new bridge. She felt the current bridge
could be repaired. Commissioner Johnson referred to Ms. Arasteh's statement that there
is no guarantee the City will get a new bridge. He suggested citizens may not want a new
bridge.
Commissioner Thomas expressed concern regarding economic impacts caused by a
reduction of traffic flow during repairs. Mr. Baier reported bridge traffic would be restricted
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to two-lanes for two to four months. Total closure only would occur between certain
hours. He estimated the total repair project would take one year. He said the
overwhelming response from citizens at the work shops indicated a perceived need for a
new bridge. He noted the current bridge is substandard in its ability to carry traffic.
Commissioner Johnson expressed concern about spending $1.5-million for a PD&E if the
City is not certain it will get a new bridge .
Bill Stephan said limiting the height of the Memorial Causeway Bridge to 65 feet
would be wasteful and recommended maintaining the current drawbridge. Commissioner
Thomas referred to the 65~foot standard for bridges inside a harbor.
Bennett Rabin, attorney representing Pierce 100, said the report was biased by
favoring a path in the side yard of Pierce 100, a major residential structure. He said the
bridge in the preferred plan is within 400 feet of the Pierce 100 building, is one-third closer
than the present bridge and is three times higher. Mr. Rabin predicted a substantial
devaluation in the value of Pierce 100 condominiums. He pointed out downtown
consultants recommended against the Pierce Boulevard corridor. He requested the
Commission review the study again before they move forward. The Mayor did not
perceive the report as biased.
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Randy Kane said he uses the downtown tennis courts. He spoke in favor of the
downtown redevelopment plan presented at the June 14, 1995 CRA meeting. He
encouraged immediate implementation of the plan. Mr. Kane recommended investing
resources in the downtown area first. He expressed concern the project would be more
expensive and take longer to accomplish than proposed.
Larry Cooper spoke in favor of a new bridge.
A.M. Mack McKinley, resident of Pierce 100. said the consultants' June 14, 1995
presentation to the eRA was enlightening and felt the plan would be good for the City. He
agreed constructing living units in vacant downtown areas would help revitalization efforts.
He questioned a comment made regarding taxes paid by Pierce 100 residents.
Commissioner Thomas clarified there are residences in Pierce 100 that pay no taxes to the
Downtown Development District (008).
Mr. McKinley noted the Pierce Boulevard alignment will affect Pierce 100. He said
he was more concerned with noise from the bridge than its aesthetics. He expressed
concern that the bases of Pierce 1 OO.s palm trees are protected.
Dan Leiter, Pierce 100 resident, supported a new bridge with a Drew Street
alignment. With the shift to Pierce Boulevard, he felt a new bridge would be detrimental to
Pierce 100 and would devalue the property. Mr. Leiter recommended fixing the old bridge
Desmond Buzzel commended Mr. Baier and his staff. He said he was impressed
with the options presented at the meeting on the beach. He felt the new bridge will be
quieter and aesthetically pleasing to Pierce 100 residents.
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Clinton Sly said each Pierce 100 unit was assessed for a major renovation project
completed in 1992. The building is now 1ft at night and with the help of a landscape
architect, the grounds are like a park. He said the building is recognized in national
magazines and is an asset to downtown. He said the new bridge will be detrimental and
will cut Pierce 100 out of downtown. Mr. Sly noted the proposed route is within 400 feet
of the building. He approved of the plan presented by the CRA; however, he did not favor
a new bridge.
The Commission recessed from 10:06 to 10:23 p.m.
Bob Wright questioned why the four-lane Drew Street alignment had increased to
$21 ,813,OOOsince the meeting at the Civic Center. Mr. Wright said the Indian Rocks
Bridge is undergoing the same type of repairs needed by the Memorial Causeway Bridge in
only three to four months. He felt the year's closing could be reduced considerably.
Sheila Cole noted area residents oppose a new bridge if it impacts them except
when there are accidents or other emergencies. Ms. Cole said a 45 mph speed limit would
be dangerous. She noted complaints regarding traffic delays caused by the drawbridge
and suggested a toll booth would also slow traffic.
Alan Adler did not think a new bridge will solve traffic problems on the beach. He
said repairing the existing bridge would be fine. Mr. Adler recommended better traffic
control at the foot of the bluff would improve traffic flow.
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Bill McCann commenged the engineering report and felt it was unbiased. He said a
review of the land use plan favors a Pierce Boulevard alignment. A Drew Street alignment
would adversely impact Coachman Park and commercial investment on Gu1f-to~Bay
Boulevard. Mr. McCann noted the difficulty of rerouting traffic to Drew Street.
Dorothy Wa!!o:er ~aid she moved to Pierce 100 for a water view, not causeway
traffic. Ms. Walker expressed concern about a plan to spend $20~million of taxpayer
money for a bridge no one is sure the City needs. She favored repairing the present
bridge.
James Bond thought the CRA plan was great and encouraged its implementation.
He noted the City recently improved Court Street to receive traffic from Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard. He did not think traffic flow via a Drew Street or Cleveland Street alignment
would differ. He suggested the City put something downtown to attract people. Mr. Bond
requested an estimate of total costs If the City considers a Drew Street alignment. He
recommended investing money in the beach and addressing the bridge in the future.
Ms. Arasteh said all alternatives are viable and cannot be eliminated until a PD&E
study is completed.
The Mayor felt the Pierce Boulevard approach made sense. She questioned how
traffic from Gulf-to~Bay Boulevard could be diverted to Drew Street yet noted the
downtown plan had indicated the bridge should be aligned with Drew Street. The Mayor
opposed tolls and suggested repairing the current bridge.
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Commissioner Thomas said it is easy to delay hard decisions and spoke against
"passing the buck" to future Commissions. He referred to a traffic jam in front of Pierce
100 and indicated nothing can be done about that traffic if Clearwater retains the current
draw bridge. He felt the practical route was the Court/Chestnut one. He agreed it was a
bad deal for Pierce 100 residents.
Commissioner Thomas felt it was time to "bite the bullet." He said the City needs a
new bridge and should pay for it. He felt tolls would pay for the project. Local residents
could buy tags. He did not favor spending money on a PD&E study. He said State does
not have adequate funds to pay for a new bridge.
Commissioner Johnson said it will cost $2-million to fix the current bridge which is
often inoperable. He pointed out a new bridge would take 10 to 12 years to build and
recommended working toward the construction of a new bridge. He said he preferred the
Pierce Boulevard route that provides a private road to residents of Pierce 100.
Commissioner Berfield said residents on Drew Street will be affected by plans to
widen that road. She expressed concern that ambulance traffic to the island is severely
impacted when the bridge is inoperable. Commissioner Berfield agreed the proposed plan
was a bad deal for Pierce 100 and Drew Street residents. She felt Mr. Baier had done a
good job. No matter what decision is reached, she requested staff to begin the process to
build a new bridge and noted her preference for the Pierce Boulevard alignment.
Mayor Garvey questioned if the bridge and causeway should continue as a State
road. Commissioner Thomas said he did not want to eliminate anything but believed the
t.,:;) bridge would be paid for by people living outside Clearwater.
Commissioner Johnson recommended the road remain under State control.
Commissioner Thomas noted the State will approve the bridge on a State road only after
the City invests in a PD&E study.
Ms., Arasteh said approvals are based on which projects are prioritized in the MPO
five-year work program. She noted this project is in neither the five-year nor the ten-year
work program. If all requirements are met and the project is included in a future MPO 5-
year program, Ms. Arasteh said it is possible the State would reimburse the City for the
cost of the PD&E study. She said $500,000 has been budgeted for Drew Street
improvements in FY 1997/98. Mr. Baier reported Drew Street is ranked sixth in the MPO
listing and the City is asking that it be raised. He said the City would only be reimbursed
the $1.5-million it proposes to invest in a PD&E study if the State classifies the bridge as
functionally obsolete. He said staff feels the bridge is functionally obsolete. Mr. Baier said
a study similar to a PD&E would be required before the project could be moved onto the
MPO's list.
Commissioner Thomas said it would be tough to get a program included on the
MPO list until 2003 to 2007. He said if the Penny for Pinellas is not renewed, many
planned projects will lack funding. He noted traffic problems on US 19. He suggested the
bridge issue be studied further and requested staff focus on one location. Commissioner
Thomas noted the downtown plan cannot include a bayfront marina with the bridge in its
current location.
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Commissioner Berfield moved to accept and approve the draft report and to direct
staff to further study replacing the Memorial Causeway Bridge, concentrating on the Court
Street/Pierce Boulevard alignment and to review funding options. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #36 - Citizens to be heard ra items not on the Aoenda - None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items #37-45) - Approved as submitted less #42.
ITEM #37 - Purchase of one 1995 Ford CF-8000 truck with a Petersen TBD-2027 system
from Atlantic Ford Truck, Apopka. FL. for $71,928; financing to be provided under City's
master lease-purchase agreement with Barnett Bank of Pinellas County (GS)
ITEM #38 - Purchase of 15 Utilitv Truck Bodies from Action Fabrication and Truck
Eouicment, Clearwater, FL, for a total cost of $42,633 (GS)
ITEM #39 - Contract for custodial services to Tri-Angle Maintenance Services, St.
Petersburg, FL, for the period 07/15/95 w07 /14/96, at an estimated $71,357.28 (GS)
ITEM #40 - Purchase double detector check valve assemblies from Davis Meter & Sucol\',
Tampa, FL. for the period 07/22/95 -07/21/96, at a total estimated $64.455 (PW)
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ITEM #41 - Renew contract for sludCle haulinq & diseosal for the WPC Division with Davis
Water and Waste Industries, Inc., for the period 08/01195 -07/31/96, for an estimated
$287/921 (EN)
ITEM #42 ~ See below.
ITEM #43 - Contract for demolition of commercial structures at 7 Causeway Blvd. to
Phoenix Wreckino COrD., Tampa, FL, for $64.445 (EN)
ITEM #44 - Joint Participation AQreement with FDOT to provide 50% reimbursable funding
for the construction of 3 new hangars on Clearwater Airpark (SW)
ITEM #45. Water Main Easement from SCBS. Inc. (Builder's Souare) (CA)
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted less
Item #42 and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #42. C.O.#1 to 1995 Sidewalk Contract to MTM Contractors. Inc., Pinellas Park, FL,
increasing the amount by $51,047.50for a new total of $240,677.50.and approve a time
extension of 30 days (ENI
The purpose of Change Order #1 is to reduce flooding that reaches depths up to 12
inches during storms at the Eastland Boulevard/Landmark Drive intersection. Storm water
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drainage collects there from several acres of the surrounding Northwood Estates
subdivision instead of being conveyed to existing stormwater retention areas west of
Landmark Drive. Eastland Boulevard often closes for extended periods due to flooding.
The project was designed to remove and replace the west curb line along Landmark
Drive and the south side of Eastland Boulevard for approximately 200 feet to allow 70% to
80% of the storm water to drain south along Landmark Drive to the existing storm water
collection system instead of being trapped at the Eastland/landmark intersection. The curb
adjustment work will require regrading the pavement on landmark Drive's west side and
removal and replacement of sidewalk adjacent to the construction area.
Bob Moore said flooding in this area has been a problem for at least 17 years. In
that time, the City has taken a piecemeal, or band aid. approach. He expressed concern
this approach would be like applying another band aid and only would move water from
one intersection to another. Mr. Moore said the DeLapp pond overflows onto Landmark
Drive. He noted the planned curb will extend 200 feet and end at the spot where
Landmark Drive narrows from four lanes to two. He suggested installing an inlet from
Landmark Drive into a pond to permit drainage. He felt the proposed plan would cause
more traffic problems.
The Mayor noted staff is sensitive to residents. concerns. Mr. Baier said staff
presented six proposals at two workshops and five were eliminated because of right.of-
way issues. He said 12,000 to 14,000 cubic feet of storage was lost when the area was
piped. Mr. Baier proposed installing gabions and Xeriscaping around the ponds. He
pointed out this area is a City easement. He felt the proposed curbing will improve the
t,:.) situation. Mr. Baier reported Enterprise Road has a crown in the middle. When Landmark
Drive is extended. the situation will improve because downstream discharge will occur
more rapidly. He submitted pictures of the proposed second phase ponding project. He
indicated the proposed project will be attractive.
Mayor Garvey questioned the cost of the second phase. Mr. Baier estimated the
cost to be $120,000.
Mr. Moore said his property is not included in the map depicting Phase two. He
expressed concern that the item addressed tonight proposes to direct water down the road
and increase the amount of water in the street. He said landmark Drive has a dangerous
curve where it narrows to two lanes.
Commissioner Thomas requested staff to return with a plan addressing the whole
problem area. Mr. Baier noted Mr. Moore's part of the pond, except for some illegal fill, is
nearly the same as when it was constructed. He said Phase 2 recommends the removal of
some corrugated metal pipe and restoration of this section into a better than original
condition.
Mary Oelatosky said the City had condoned the installation of piping which caused
a loss of retention. She said neighbors were left with a mess in their yards. She said
appraisals indicate the ditch negatively affects the fair market value of the subject
properties. She expressed concern Phase 2 would not restore the back yards to their
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original condition. Ms. Delatosky expressed concerns that homeowners were never given
the opportunity to discuss alternate options. She requested the Commission review the
whole matter again.
Cheryl Moore said flooding never occurred until the ditch was filled in behind two
properties. She noted years ago, the City said there would be no further piping. She said
gabions are not needed. Ms. Moore suggested directing the water to drain on the other
side of Landmark Drive. She expressed concern drainage from an office building has
exacerbated the problem and requested staff to review that. She questioned if changes
made to the direction of Mullet Creek were responsible for these problems. She indicated
no maintenance has been provided for her pond although the City had promised such help.
The Mayor questioned if staff supports the curb and gutter proposal. Mr. Baier said
he did. He noted the original design included a narrow ditch. a pond, and another narrow
ditch. Mayor Garvey noted the large pipe successfully conveys water and is doing what it
is supposed to do.
Commissioner Thomas indicated staff has been directed to solve the entire problem.
Commissioner Johnson questioned if it was essential to proceed with this sidewalk
project. Mr. Baier recommended completing this part of the project now. He said if the
City chooses to install gabions, it will take time to construct them. He predicted this
project would provide some relief to the area flooding problem.
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Commissioner Berfield questioned how many lots share the pond. Mr. Baier said
the pond is located on three properties and part of a fourth. Commissioner Barfield
questioned what it would take to make the entire area the same. Mr. Baier said that would
not be possible if the City wanted to gain the capacity needed. Commissioner Berfield
expressed concerns regarding illegal fill.
Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Change Order #1 to the 1995 Sidewalk
Contract (95-10) to MTM Contractors, Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL, increasing the contract
amount by $51,047.50, for a new contract total of $240,677.50, and approve a time
extension of 30 days, and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ON CITY MANAGER REPORT
ITEM #46 - (Rescheduled from 06/01/95) Assignment of Lease from the PGA Tour
Associates-I. Ltd. (PGA) to MJM Golf Enterprises, Inc., for the PGA's interest as "Lessee"
under Lease dated 11/12/85, between the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation (Lessor)
and the PGA (Lessee) (PR)
On November 12, 1985, the City entered into an agreement with the Chi Chi
Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Inc. to lease City property on McMullen-Booth Road to the
Foundation for educational purposes and the construction and operation of a public golf
course. On the same date, a "Lease" was entered into between the Chi Chi Rodriguez
Youth Foundation, Inc. and the PGA Tour Associates-I, Ltd.. to sublease a portion of the
land on the east side of McMullen~Booth Road for the construction and operation of a golf
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driving range (Family Golf Center). The agreement's initial term was for 15 years to
November 12, 2000. Automatic extensions have added 10 years to the term, now running
to 2010. PGA Tour Associates-I, Ltd. may not assign their interest under the lease to
another party without the written approval of the City and Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth
Foundation
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve Assignment of Lease from the PGA Tour
Associates-I, Ltd. to MJM Golf Enterprises, Inc. for the PGA Tour Associates interest as
IILessee'. under Lease dated November 12, 1985, between the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth
Foundation (Lessor) and the PGA Tour Associates-I, Ltd. (Lessee) and that the appropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded. Commissioners
Berfield and Johnson and Mayor Garvey voted "Aye"; Commissioner Thomas voted "Nay."
Motion carried.
ITEM #47- Sixth Amendment to Clearwater Ferrv Service. Inc. License & Agreement to
provide pedestrian ferry service between Clearwater Beach & Sand Key while the
Clearwater Pass Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic, at an estimated $80,000 (MR)
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,This amendment to the Clearwater Ferry Service, Inc. license and Agreement will
provide temporary free pedestrian ferry service between Clearwater Municipal Marina and
the Community Sailing Center on Sand Key while the Clearwater Pass Bridge is closed to
vehicular traffic for approximately 80 days starting August 1 0, 1995. The ferry service,
free to citizens and tourists, will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The
Clearwater Ferry Service, Inc. will have backup boats available to ensure reliable service.
Each boat will be operated by a US Coast Guard certified captain and a fully trained mate.
The ferry service will be fully insured, as required by the City, and will purchase fuel from
the Clearwater Municipal Marina. Ferry service disruption caused'by Acts of God will be
considered IIdown time" and will not be charged to the City by Clearwater Ferry Service,
Inc. Jolly Trolley trips will be coordinated at Clearwater Marina when the ferry service is
operating. Citizens and tourists can park at the Sailing Center and use the ferry service.
The Jolly Trolley will not serve Sand Key during the bridge's closure.
Under terms of this amendment, the Clearwater Ferry Service, Inc., will be paid
$965 per day for the ferry service: 1) boats; 2) crew; 3) fuel; 4) maintenance; and 5)
insurance. Upon learning of the contractor's date of completion and discontinuance of the
temporary ferry service, the City will inform the Clearwater Ferry Service. Inc. immediately.
Funding for the ferry service for an estimated $80,000 wlll be provided by a third quarter
budget amendment appropriating $80,000 from Bridge Revenue.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the sixth amendment to the Clearwater
Ferry Service, Inc. license and Agreement, which will provide pedestrian ferry service
between Clearwater Beach and Sand Key while the Clearwater Pass Bridge is closed to
vehicular traffic at an estimated cost of $80,000 and that the appropriate officials be
authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded
Commissioner Thomas felt this proposal was a waste of taxpayers. money. He
said the proposed half hour ride is too long. Commissioner Thomas expressed concern
that no publiC bid had been sought.
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Commissioner Johnson indicated he had received several calls regarding there being
no charge for the ferry service. Discussion ensued regarding whether a decision had been
reached. The Mayor noted people are worried about transportation problems and are glad
to hear the ferry will be running. She said hotels on Sand Key have continued to schedule
conventions based on Commission direction that ferry service would be provided. She said
not charging for the service makes sense.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if the City is required to advertise a Request for
Proposal. The City Manager said staft did not feel that was necessary because the City
already had a contract with this company and this service would be provided for less than
80 days.
JamBS Warner agreed the cost of the ferry service is excessive. As director of the
Sand Key Civic Association, he reported the association's board of director.s had
unanimously voted in support of the ferry service while the Sand Key bridge is closed. He
noted concerns regarding fire and medical emergency service provisions on Sand Key. He
noted 75% of Sand Key's condominiums are second homes and the majority are rented for
short term leases although August is not the height of the rental season. He anticipated
good ridership levels.
Bill Stephan, Chair of Marine Advisory Board (MAB), said the MAB suggested the
City investigate a ferry service when they realized the Sand Key bridge would be
temporarily closed. After learning of the cost to operate the service, the board indicated it
was probably not worth the cost. He believed the ferry's primary users will be employees
.,J,o,\ of the beach motel/hotel properties. He suggested the service may not need to be as
'__.,,.1 frequent as proposed. He said the hotel vans could be used for transportation to the
beach.
Russ Kimball. General Manager of the Sheraton Sand Key, said he was led to
believe a free ferry would be available. He indicated his property has advised tour groups
there would be a ferry service. He had surveyed hotel employees and learned the bridge
closing will affect them. He said the 8:00 a.m. ferry is critical to the hotel.s needs. The
ferry's final 10:00 p.m. voyage was scheduled to benefit restaurants. He requested the
Commission approve a free ferry.
Commissioner Thomas questioned if the Sheraton would be willing to help pay for
the service. Mr. Kimball said he had discussed this with the Radisson Hotel and Shoppes
on Sand Key. He said they were willing to pay $200 a day toward the cost of the ferry
service. He said they would like to limit the ferry service to 60 days if possible.
Commissioner Thomas said if the hotels are willing to help defray costs. the ferry would
have his vote. Mr. Kimball encouraged staff to view directional signs from the tourists'
point of view.
Larry Cooper, General Manager of the Radisson Sand Key, supported Mr. Kimball's
offer. He reiterated that the ferry service has been presented to tour groups as a positive
feature.
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Al Sa key, President of the Jolley Trolley Board of Directors, indicated the trolley will
not be operating on Sand Key when the bridge is closed but will meet the ferry when it
returns to the marina. He said when the trolley leaves the marina, it will stop at the civic
center before it continues downtown.
Commissioner Berfield amended her motion to accept the $200 a day offer from the
Sand Key Shoppes, the Sheraton Sand Key, and the Radisson to help with the cost of the
ferry service. The seconder concurred.
Upon the vote being taken. the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson moved to continue the meeting past midnight. The motion
was duly seconded. Commissioners Berfield and Johnson and Mayor Garvey voted .' Aye";
Commissioner Thomas voted "Nay.'. Motion carried.
ITEM 1148 - Aoorove Citizen Particioation Plan; appoint certain Clearwater. Boards/Citizens
to serve on designated Citizen Task Force Groups for the evaluation and appraisal Report
(EAR) and the update of the City.s Comprehensive Plan (CPJ
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Rule 9J-5.004 Florida Administrative Code (FAC) requires the Citizen Participation
Plan in the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of the Comprehensive Plan and the
formulation of the City's updated Comprehensive Plan. The EAR and the updated
Comprehensive Plan will be adopted by ordinance or resolution by the Commission in June
1996, and is due to the Department of Community (DCA) for a sufficiency review in
August 1996.
To satisfy the public participation requirement, staff recommends appointing
Boards/individuals to serve on the primary Citizen Task Force Groups: 11 Future Land Use
Element - Planning & Zoning Board; 2) Traffic Circulation & Mass Transit Elements - City
Commission MPO Representative and City Staff; 3) Aviation Element - Airpark Authority; 4)
Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Aquifer,
Recharge Sub~Elements - Private Engineer, Architect, City staff; 5) Coastal Management
Element ~ Marine Advisory Board and City staff; 6) Conservation Element - Environmental
Advisory Board; 7) Housing Element - Clearwater Housing Authority; 8) Capital
Improvement Element - Budget Advisory Committee; 9) Recreation and Open Space
Element - Parks & Recreation Board; and 10) Economic Development Element - Enterprise
Zone Development Agency Board. Each boardlindividual will participate in the evaluation
of the existing Comprehensive Plan and the formulation of Goals, Objectives and Policies
needed for the twelve elements of the updated Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Berfield questioned if Judy Mitchell's name had been added to the list
of members on the Budget Advisory Committee. The City Manager indicated it would be.
Commissioner Berfield moved to approve the Citizen Participation Plan and appoint
the following Clearwater Boards/Citizens to serve on designated Citizen Task Force Groups
for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and the update of the City's Comprehensive
'Plan: 1) Planning & Zoning Board; 2) City Commission MPO Representative and City Staff;
3) Airpark Authority; 4) Private Engineer, Architect, City staff; 5) Marine Advisory Board
and City staff; 6) Environmental Advisory Board; 7) Clearwater Housing Authority; 8)
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Budget Advisory Committee; 9) Parks & Recreation Board; and 10) Enterprise Zone
Development Agency Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM 1149 - Other Pendinq Matters - None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ITEM #50 - First Rsadino Ordinances
a) Ord. #5858~95 - repealing Ord. 1134 79~84, concerning solicitation for charitable
purposes as codified in Sees. 23.61 ~23.90, Art. III, Ch. 23
The City Attorney presented Ordinance #5858-95 for first reading and read it by
title only. Commissioner Berfield moved to pass Ordinance #5858-95 on first reading. The
motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas. Johnson and Garvey.
t'Nays": None.
ITEM 1151 - Resolutions
a) Res. #95-56 - dissolving the Clearwater Rapid Transit Task Force
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The City Attorney presented Resolution #95-56 and read it by title only.
Commissioner Berfield moved to pass and adopt Resolution #95-56 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
"Ayes": Berfield, Thomas, Johnson and Garvey.
"Nays": None.
ITEM #52 - Other City Attornev Items
a} Fisherman's Wharf
') Addendum to Contract
The City Attorney reported the amendment to the contract addresses the
Fisherman's Wharf's concerns they will not be responsible for future environmental
problems.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the addendum to the Fisherman's Wharf
contract. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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2) Attorney-Client Session
The City Attorney requested an attorney/client session regarding the City versus
Fisherman.s Wharf of Clearwater Inc.. James E. Standridge, et al. be scheduled for July
17. 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Consensus was to so schedule.
ITEM #53 ~ City Manaoer Verbal Reports
The City Manager suggested the July 12, 1995 Special Meeting scheduled to
discuss the TRIM millage rate could be canceled if the Commission would allow
administration approval of the TRIM millage rate if it can be set at its current rate.
Commissioner Thomas moved to allow administration approval of the TRIM millage
rate if it can be set at its current rate and to cancel the July 12. 1995 Special Meeting if
that goat is met. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The City Manager expressed get well wishes to Assistant City Manager Bill Baker.
The City Manager thanked C-View staff for their excellent coverage of the visual
aids used in tonight's meeting.
ITEM #54 - Commission Discussion Items - None.
ITEM #55 - Other Commission Action
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downtown plan.
ITEM #56 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12: 10 a.m., June 16, 1995.
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