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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING - ACTION AGENDA
Tuesday, December 16, 1997
Call To Order, Invocation, Pledge Of Allegiance
Minutes Approval - November 18 & December 2, 1 997 - Continued to the next meeting
B. Requests for Extension, Deferred and Continued Items
B1. Trial Period Review - a.J.E. Inc./Pelican Two. Inc./Elias Anastasopoulos/ Bill Sioutis
(Jammin'z) to permit nightclubs, taverns, and bars (new license) at 470 Mandalay Ave.,
Clearwater Beach Park, Lots 43-48, 65.71 & part of Lot 64, Clearwater Beach Park, 1st
Addition, Blk B, Lots 32-43 & vacated alley, and Clearwater Beach Park, 1 st Addition
Replat, Blk A, Lots 2-8 & vacated alley, zoned CR 28 (Resort Commercial) & CB (Beach
Commercia\). CU 97-13
ACTION: Approved a one year trial period subject to the conditions imposed
March 18, 1997: 1) The applicant shall obtain the requisite building permit, certificate of
occupancy, and occupational license within six months from the date of this public hearing;
2) All site lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjoining residential
properties and street rights-ot-way prior to issuance of the requisite occupational license;
3) Sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to consump~lon on premises with no package
sales; 4) There shall be no outdoor entertainment; and 5) The applicant shall neither
promote nor permit on the premises any live entertainment, competitions, contest, or any
other activities which result in violations of the public nudity or adult use regulation
ordinances (Section 21.13, Code of Ordinances, and Section 41.601, Code of Ordinances,
respectively.) In particular, the applicant shall neither promote nor permit bikini contests,
"wet T-shirt contests" or similar activities on the premises.
C. Conditional Uses
C1. Shell Oil ComDanv/Donald & Chervl McCarthv (McCarthy & McCarthy Enterprises, Inc.)
to permit package sales ot beer and wine (new license) at 1502 South Belcher Rd.,
Sec. 24-29-15, M&B 44.01, zoned CG (General Commercial). CU 97-71
ACTION: Approved subject to the condition: 1) The requisite building permit and
occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the public hearing date.
O. Annexation, Zoning, land Use Plan Amendment, land Development Code Text
Amendment, and Local Planning Agency Review
01.1573 Owen Drive, Orange Blossom Sub, Lot 7 (Kim Wayne Biser) A 97-13
ZONE: RS 4 (Single Family Residential)
ACTION: Endorsed to the City Commission.
02. 1934 Atlantis Drive, Sunset Point Estates, Blk A, Lot 27 (Charlene J. Boatwright.
Hubert L. & Mildred L. James) A 97-14
ZONE: RS 8 (Single Family Residential)
ACTION: Endorsed to the City Commission.
Board and Staff Comments - Discussion
Adjournment - 3:27 p.m.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 16, 1997
Present:
Edward Mazur
Brenda Harris Nixon
Robert D. Bickerstaffe
Frank Kunnen
Douglas Hilkert
Gerald Figurski
Vacant Seat
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Sandy Glatthorn
Gwen Legters
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Vice Chair
Board Member
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Assistant City Attorn~y
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The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p,m. in City Hall, followed by the
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, meeting procedures and the appeal process.
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To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
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Minutes Approval - November 4, November 18, and December 2, 1997
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B1. Trial Period Review - B.J.E. Inc.lPelican Two. Inc,fElias AnastosoDoulosl Bill Sioutis
(Jammin'z) to permit nightclubs, taverns, and bars (new license) at 470 Mandalay
Ave., Clearwater Beach Park,. Lots 43-48, 65-71 & part of Lot 64, Clearwater
Beach Park, 1 st Addition, Blk 8, Lots 32-43 & vacated alley, and Clearwater Beach
Park, 1st Addition Replat, Blk A, Lots 2-8 & vacated alley, zoned CR 28 (Resort
Commercial) & CB (Beach Commercial). CU 97w13
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Ms. Glatthorn presented background information and written staff
recommendations, listing staff's recommendations for meeting code as part of the staff
report. A conditional use was approved March 18, 1997 and the business was
licensed subject to six conditions of approval. The business operated for a short time,
but' has been closed since sometime later in the Spring, Staff recommended an
additional one year trial period to allow a potential new business owner to reopen the
club on a temporary basis, pending Planning and Zoning Board approval of a new
conditional use. If the City does not receive an application within the one year trial
period, a new business owner for this use will be required to wait for full City approval
before opening. The original conditions of approval would still apply.
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Elias Anastasopoulos, the owner/applicant, expressed concern with staff's
recommendation, stating he does not intend to sell or lease his business. He wishes to
continue operating under the same license. While he wishes to stay open all year, he
felt he should be allowed to close for two or three months of the year, reopening
during peak business months, if he desires. Lengthy discussion ensued concerning a
misunderstanding regarding staff's recommendation and the March 18 conditions of
approval. Mr. Anastasopoulos requested deletion of conditions #3 and #5 prohibiting
package sales ,and ou~door entertainment. He had believed the third condition of
approval had taken away his right to have alcoholic beverage package sales. Lengthy
discussion ensued regarding the history of the liquor license for the property. It was
indicated prohibition of package sales is a standard conditions for nightclubs, and was
not part of the 1997 application. Ms. Dougall-Sides noted a previous conditional use
application included a request for package sales, but the package sales portion of the
request had been denied. She said a new request for package sales would have to be
readvertised because it is under a different code section. Discussion ensued regarding
State liquor licensing procedure. In response to a question, it was indicated property
ownership has changed since 1992, but business ownership has not changed.
Discussion ensued regarding history of the business operation at this location.
Mr. Anastasopoulos objected to a phrase in the March 18 minutes indicating the
business was said to have a "colorful past." He expressed concern with another trial
period, stating it hurt his business and made him feel as if he was lion probation."
Discussion ensued regarding five occasions when wet T-shirt contests promoted by a
local radio personality had resulted in indecent exposure arrests for some patrons. Mr.
Anastasopoulos said customers are told to leave when they break rules.
Nicki Psaltis, daughter of Mr. Anastasopoulos, stated they are frustrated that they
have lost sales and business because of what they have gone through during the past
several years. She said the applicant has been singled out for unfair treatment by the
City. Discussion resumed regarding conditional use history for the site.
Jerry Charles Karlik, a former City of Clearwater police officer, related times when
he felt the club had been singled out for more stringent enforcement than what is done
in other clubs. In response to a question from Ms. Dougall-Sides, Mr. Karlik clarified
for the record he was speaking in the capacity of a citizen in support of the applicant.
No written support or opposition was expressed.
Board members explained the trial period review process and outlined the
applicant's choices. The applicant indicated he would prefer to continue with his
current operation for another year, rather than have his conditional use denied. It was
indicated confusion had been caused by language in the staff recommendation referring
to a new business owner or lessee, when that had not been the applicant's intention.
Consensus was to approve a one year trial period, during which time the applicant may
choose whether to reopen the club on a temporary basis, or transfer the use pending
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Planning and Zoning Board approval. It was stressed the applicant will lose tho
conditional use if the business does not open during the 12 month trial period.
Member Figurski moved to approve extending the 9 month trial period, with today
beginning a one~year trial period to allow the owner to seek trial review of the
conditional use with the original conditions, or to allow a purchaser to open the club on
a temporary basis, pending Planning and Zoning Board approval of transfer of such use.
The conditions of approval imposed March 18, 1997 are as follows: 1) The applicant
shall obtain the requisite building permit, certificate of occupancy, and occupational
license within six months from the date of this public hearing; 2) All site lighting shall
be directed downward and away from adjoining residential properties and street rights-
of-way prior to issuance of the requisite occupational license; 3) Sale of alcoholic
beverages shall be limited to consumption on premises with no package sales; 4) There
shall be no outdoor entertainment; and 5) The applicant shall neither promote nor
permit on the premises any live entertainment, competitions, contest, or any other
activities which result in violations of the public nudity or adult use regulation
ordinances (Section 21.13, Code of Ordinances, and Section 41.601, Code of
Ordinances, respectively.) In particular, the applicant shall neither promote nor permit
bikini contests, "wet T-shirt contests" or similar activities on the premises. The motion
was duly seconded.
One member stressed the only nightclub under review today is Jammin'z. The
board does not have authority to send police to a nightclub, nor to test operations at
clubs for adherence to Code or any conditions of approval that may have been attached
to their conditional use approvals. Operations at other clubs mentioned during
testimony today are not under the board's authority. Staff was requested to forward a
videotape copy of today's hearing to City police and code enforcement departments for
review.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
C. Conditional Uses
C1. Shell Oil Company/Donald & Cheryl McCarthy (McCarthy & McCarthy Enterprises,
Inc.) to permit package sales of beer and wine (new license) at 1502 South Belcher
Rd., Sec. 24-29-15, M&B 44.01, zoned CG (General Commercial). CU 97-71
Ms. Glatthorn presented background information and written staff
recommendations, listing staff's recommendations for meeting code as part of the staff
report. The applicant is requesting conditional use approval to allow alcoholic beverage
, package sales at an existing service station. The use has existed since 1991 on this
site as the State license was issued in 1991 without City approval. Three service bays
are being closed to extend and expand the sales area within the structure. Staff felt
conditions support the request and recommended approval with one condition. In
response to questions, Ms. Dougall-Sides said, unlike a building permit, a triple fee is
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not imposed as a penaly for operation without a conditional use. Operating under the
incorrect occupational license would be a code violation.
Cheryl McCarthy, the business owner/applicant, named the State employee who
helped her obtain the State license. Ms. McCarthy was unaware of the additional City
requirement. One member noted this is a situation where the State has issued a
license without follow-up.
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
Member Bickerstaffe move to approve Item C1, CU-97-71, subject to the condition:
1) The requisite building permit and occupational license shall be obtained within six
months from the public hearing date. Members Nixon, Bickerstaffe, Kunnen, Hilkert and
Figurski voted "Aye;" Member Mazur voted "Nay."
O. Annexation, Zoning, Land Use Plan Amendment. land Development Code Text
Amendment, and Local Planning Agency Review
01.1673 Owen Drive, Orange Blossom Sub. Lot 7 (Kim Wayne Biser) A 97-13
ZONE: RS 4 (Single Family Residential)
Ms. Glatthorn presented written background information and staff
recommendations, stating staff recommends endorsement of annexation to obtain City
sewer service. No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
Member Figurski moved to endorse Item 01 to the City Commission. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
02. 1934 Atlantis Drive, Sunset Point Estates, Blk A. Lot 27 (Charlene J. Boatwright,
Hubert L. & Mildred L. James) A 97-14
ZONE: RS 8 (Single Family Residential)
Ms. Glatthorn presented written background information, stating staff recommends
endorsement of annexation to obtain City sewer and garbage service.
Member Nixon moved to endorse Item 02 to the City Commission. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Board and Staff Comments
Chair Mazur requested staff to inform other advisory boards of his objection to
applicants and representatives using a Planning and Zoning Board approval as an
argument in favor of an applicant's proposal when appearing before another board.
Chair Mazur polled the members, inviting those interested in being considered for
nomination as 1998 Chair or Vice Chair to throw their hats in the ring. Members
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Hilkert and Figurski indicated their interest in serving. Officer elections will be
agendaed for the January 8 meeting.
Regarding the 1998 meeting schedule, Mr. Mazur said a member had suggested
having one meeting per month during July, August, and December. Mr. Mazur
suggested following the City Commission's schedule. Mr. Kunnen asked staff to
investigate having one meeting per month, adding meetings if the agendas become
overcrowded. It was indicated the Code sets forth two meetings per month,
"generally," leaving room for changes as needed.
Ms. Nixon requested an updated list of code enforcement officers.
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Ms. Nixon stat~d she was highly insulted that the City Manager proposed to bring
forward his review of development and Land Development Code changes, on an
invitation-only basis, without inviting Planning and Zoning Board members. Mr. Hilkert
expressed his disappointment as well. Mr. Kunnen questioned who was invited. He
requested staff to obtain and copy t~e exclusive invitation list to the board.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.
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