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Absent:
William McCann
Robert Herberich
Mark Cagni
Alex Plisko
Howard Hamilton
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Don McCarty
Gwen Legters
Kathy Milam
MacArthur "Mac" Boykins
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Design Planner
Board Reporter
Vice Chair
Board Member
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 22, 1996
Present:
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. To provide
continuity for research, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
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Minutes Approval - October 8, 1996
Member McCann requested an amendment in the last paragraph on page 4, regarding
the RFP for a design guidelines consultant. The fourth sentence was corrected to read,
"...an important part of the intorvio'NCluidellne develooment process is to have the
epplicont3consultants appear before the ORB for input into the design guidelines,"
Member Plisko moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Proposals for Design Review
1. ORB 96-014 MID-TOWN PLAZA - Wlnn Dixfe/NHS Procosal
N.E, Corner/Cleveland Street & Myrtle Avenue -- Mudano Associates Architects
Mr. McCarty presented background information and written staff recommendations.
The applicant proposes a major redevelopment project with a substantial aesthetic and
economic impact on downtown revitalization. The Cleveland Street frontage will make a
significant design statement. Staff will evaluate the site development, landscaping and
streetscape design, parking and property access, building orientation, design elements, and
overall design community impact. It is hoped the project will have a positive impact on
downtown and encourage other redevelopment. Mr. McCarty detailed pedestrian features,
parking, ingress/egress, and specialized architectural treatments. Proportion, massing, and
scale are sensitive to other building types downtown. He felt this project will be an asset
for downtown Clearwater. The petitioner had expressed concern their graphics
reproduction did not reflect the exact colors they wanted to present to the board. Staff
recommended approval, as the project is consistent with the design guidelines.
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Nancy Hansen, Economic Development Specialist, spoke on behalf of Clearwater
Neighborhood Housing Services, the developer. She said this $5 million project is funded by
private, federal, local government and nonprofit sources.
Steve Lafferty and Brad Harris, with Mudano and Associates, Architects, discussed the
property's history and surrounding uses. Referring to conceptual elevation drawings, Mr. Harris
explained in detail how the colors, surroundings, site layout, and plaza embellishments will
provide an aesthetic quality the public will enjoy. He specified how exterior design of the
prototype Winn-Dixie store will be enhanced to tie into its surroundings. Ms. Hansen stated
the tenant mix for the retail shops has not been determined. She said kiosk or cart sales may
be incorporated into the wide landscaping strip along Cleveland Street.
Isay Gulley, Executive Director of Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, thanked the
board for working with staff and the developers to support the project. She felt it a good way
to help the City. The board thanked her for putting the project together.
Board discussion ensued regarding sidewalk layout. It was indicated one of the selling
points of a downtown supermarket was convenient pedestrian access. Board members felt the
site would be more pedestrian friendly with additional perimeter sidewalks and an interior
walkway through the parking lot between the retail shops and the supermarket. Mr. Lafferty
noted Winn-Dixie's strong parking requirement and the need for wide perimeter landscaping
buffers between parking areas and street thoroughfares. Mr. McCarty noted the project will go
for certified site plan review to ensure it meets requirements. He agreed incorporating a
walkway through the parking lot merits further discussion. Board members offered suggestions
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Discussion ensued regarding the vacation of Laura Street, review of the signage package
as a separate entity, and vehicular access to surrounding streets and alleyways. Mr. Shuford
stated the proposal represents cooperation between the public and private sectors needed to
enliven downtown. He affirmed the scope of the development is larger than one would expect
from reviewing the drawings. A question was raised how future expansion will affect the
parking requirement. Ms. Hansen responded Winn-Dixie has reviewed and approved the
existing parking plan as sufficient to accommodate any future expansion. One member
praised the development for its similarity in scale and design relationship to surrounding
businesses. Mr. Shuford and Mr. McCarty concurred, strongly recommending approval.
Member Herberich moved to approve ORB 96-014, subject to staff review of the
pedestrian elements, because the application is in keeping with the design guidelines.
Questions were raised regarding how to incorporate the necessary pedestrian elements
into the motion. Mr. Shuford said increasing certain perimeter sidewalks will not be a problem,
but felt making a pedestrian connection through the parking lot will be a challenge. He will
investigate: 1) transferring some of the green space along Myrtle Avenue into the center of the
project to create a walkway through the parking lot; and 2) the possibility of putting some of
the perimeter landscaping in the City right-of-way.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Board and Staff Discussion
At the last meeting the board was asked to provide input regarding two designs on
Clearwater beach. Mr. Shuford apologized for putting board members in the uncomfortable
position of reviewing proposals without design guidelines or clear staff direction. He
acknowledged the need for more comprehensive staff direction and input to help board
members through the design review and decision making process. In the future he hoped
members will share rationale for their concerns, to avoid misunderstandings with staff and
applicants. He stressed the design review process is very important and urged members to
exercise the same sensitivity and flexibility they would expect from someone reviewing
their designs.
Discussion ensued regarding specific examples from the last meeting. Mr. Herberich
had wished to indicate, based on his professional experience, the colors proposed for the
Pier 60 concessions sign make it difficult to read for a large segment of the population
who cannot easily differentiate certain colors. Mr. Pliska reiterated his strong opposition to
the Surf West project, stating the design is oriented to vehicular traffic and is out of
character with the pedestrian style established for Clearwater beach. Mr. Shuford pointed
out the situation could have been improved if two points had been clarified: 1) the board's
concern with the potential of the large window area to be used for excessive retail display;
and 2) ORB review had been a condition of variance approval. After reviewing the design
consultant proposals, Mr. Shuford will report how he proposes to consolidate and
streamline board and staff interactions while remaining sensitive to design guidelines.
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In response to Mr. Shuford's request for input. board members found today's staff
report format very effective for large presentations, but felt it could be excessively time
consuming for Mr. McCarty jf provided for every application.
Mr. McCarty distributed an amended 1997 meeting schedule. It is possible the City
Hall building will be closed for renovations during the early part of next year. He will
advise board members once an alternate meeting location is determined.
Member Herberich moved to approve the amended 1997 meeting schedule. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
, The meeting adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
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