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MAAS BROTHERS TASK FORCE MEETING
January 23, 1992
Members present:
Ed Mazur, Chairperson
Jim Graham, VicewChairperson
John B. Johnson
Phoebe Moss
Hal Ebersole
Stephen Saliga
Joshua Magidson
Robert Kennedy ,
Wray Register
Nancy Simmons (arrived 4:22 p.m.)
Jackie Tobin
Bob Bickerstaffe
David Little
Debra Weible
Members absent:
Joanne Faruggia
Also Present:
Michael J, Wright, City Manager
Jerry Sternstein, Economic Development Director
Cynthia E. Goudeau, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. at the Clearwater Countryside
Library.
ITEM #1 - Public Forum
The Chairperson thanked everyone for coming. He stated the purpose of this
meeting is to receive input regarding what to do with the property, not how to
do it. He stated there would be no debate regarding the ideas at this meeting.
Ken Hamilton, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated decisions
regarding how to use this property should wait for the Master Downtown
Development Plan. He stated the City currently has an opportunity that may never
come again. The Chamber is suggesting the three contiguous properties, Maas
Brothers, the Main Library and the Chamber of Commerce be used to draw people
downtown and enhance the bayfront. He stated this would revitalize the whole
downtown and would produce revenue to keep taxes down. He suggested the
development of a festival marketplace which would include upscale residential,
cafes and other amen it ies. ' He stated Coachman Park wou ld be preserved and
enhanced. The plan proposed would end Drew Street at the park and traffic to the
beach would be routed to Osceola. He stated no one wants development to the
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bayfront. He asked that the City Commission and the Community Redevelopment
Agency take responsibility to make this decision. He stated the library should
be moved to larger quarters and the Chamber of Commerce building is currently in
need of a quarter of a million dollars in renovations.
Again, he reiterated the decision should be de 1 ayed until there is a
decision regarding the entire downtown plan. He reviewed the proposal that had
been submitted by the Chamber in a letter and requested that developers be given
the whole picture regarding downtown.
In response to a question, Mr. Hamilton indicated they are not saying stop
what the task force is doing but to slow down for the downtown plan. It was
suggested the Chamber of Commerce's recommenda t i on s hou 1 d go to the City
Commission as they are recommending things that are outside the purview of the
task force.
Terry Flowers spoke recommending the building serve a community social
service and recreational function and perhaps additional areas of the building
be designed to be leased to private business as retail and entertainment
locations and kiosks. He feels before a decision is made, various alternatives
should be considered through planning and requests from developers about the site
and any potential pub 1 i c/private venture. He stated the property has the
potential to create revenue for the Community Redevelopment Agency or City of
Clearwater in the form of leased revenue, property taxes, utility franchise fees,
licenses. sales tax, rebates, etc. He requested the Task Force recommend the eRA
and the City take a truly objective look at some of the ideas before making a
decision. He stated possible functions for the Maas Brothers property are
community service and recreation, with meet ing rooms, continuing education
classes, historical archives displays, youth activities, senior activities,
rental reception areas and perhaps relocation of the Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce. He stated private retail and entertainment uses could include a full
service restaurant, food court, retail shops and entertainment locations. He
stated the area in which Maas Brothers is located will probably show up in the
downtown plan as a park. recreation or entertainment area.
In response to a question, he responded that while he was stressing the use
of the current structure, he was not against development of a new building, he
just felt it should not be done right away. He stated the property should have
a commun ity use.
Al Sachs, indicated he was an engineer and photographer. He stated the
property could be used for mult;Npurposes and produce income. He has submitted
a letter to the Task Force containing some of his ideas. He stated the property
is ideally located for a miniNtransit hub. His overall proposal is the multiNuse
project wh i ch encompasses enterta i nment, din i ng, exh i b it i on, reta il, pub 1 i c event
and leisure functions serving as the mini hub for mass transportation and
containing upper story prestige office space. He recommended a high tech type
building with exposed columns such as the Pompidou Center.
Helen Wheelis spoke stating she works and lives in downtown Clearwater and
therefore has a vested interest in the downtown. She stated her letter mentions
the need to incorporate whatever is done with the Maas Brothers Site with the
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downtown plan. She urges the Task Force to see that their decision regarding the
Maas Brothers Site is just one critical part of the big puzzle. She recommended
they consider the entire bluff and maybe even the entire bayfront and not to make
a decision on the site until they understand how it fits into the overall plan.
She requested this be made a destination point in downtown, enlarge the park,
close Drew at Osceola, and relocate the bandshe 11. She stated commerc i a 1
development on this site is critical and again reiterated, a developer should be
allowed to look at the entire bluff which would include the Maas site, the
library site and the Chamber of Commerce building.
A question was raised why businesses that had left downtown would come back
and be successful. Ms. Wheelis indicated that the two office buildings are close
to 80% occupied and there is a need for services such as restaurants and shops.
She stated currently there is no reason to stay downtown. When asked if she was
stressing entertainment, Ms. Wheelis said she was considering such things as
community meeting rooms, boutiques, restaurants, etc. She stated that Mass
Brothers did not leave because downtown was declining.
In response to a question, Ms. Wheelis indicated she did feel it was
possible that businesses that had left downtown would come back. When asked if
she envisioned a building of the same height as the existing, she stated she was
suggesting parking beneath and maybe only a one story building. She stated
basically she was recommending to develop the property with something that would
give people a reason to corne downtown.
In response to a question regarding whether there was a demand for the
building, Ms. Wheelis said no one is marketing the building at this time.
Sarah Brown Caudell spoke stating her family has owned property on
Cleveland Street for over sixty years. She stated there have been many plans
over the last thirty years that have recommended hotels with convention
facilities and recreation. Property owners have been paying an extra one mill
for twenty years with no positive results, in her opinion. She stated the Pub1ix
grocery store in Cleveland Plaza leaving is a major blow for residents and
businesses in the area. She gave a history of the uses of the property below the
bluff. She stated in the past the downtown hotels featured meeting and small
convention facilities and the auditorium was used by teenagers and adults for
dances, private parties, hobby shows, etc. She stated there were less
restrictions on signs and there was visible parking and safe cross walks and the
speed limit in downtown was enforced. She stated with the loss of recreation
locations and activity, due to past decisions, the downtown businesses have
declined. She stated Sand Key is still beautiful although it has been developed.
She stated she would like to see ownership of the bluff and the waterfront stay
with the City, for the library and Chamber of Commerce to be moved to the East
End property and the whole bluff from Drew Street to Cleveland Street be
developed with a ease in height restrictions. She would like to see Coachman
Park enlarged over a portion of the lower level parking area and the rest of the
lower 1 eve 1 park i n9 area and the tenn i s court property be tied into the
development of the bluff.
She recommended a major hotel with convention facilities, retail shops,
restaurants, an aquatic attraction and possibly a fine arts gallery or museum.
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She recommended development of the property which will increase the City1s tax
base.
In response to a question, Ms. Caudell indicated she was recommending
leasing the property.
In response to a question regarding what would bring the same tenants back,
Ms. Caudell indicated visible parking signs for the parking garages and a hotel
would do this.
In response to questions, she indicated she would like to see residents
brought into the downtown.
Desmond Buzzell spoke to reiterate the views he had expressed at the last
Task Force Forum. He stated the bayfront will benefit most from a hotel with
restaurants and shops. A park could be constructed on top of a parking structure
adjacent to the hotel. The hotel should have two restaurants, one fine dining
and one moderately priced open 24 hours a day. He stated the shops facing
Osceola should be of high quality. A monorail system could be constructed which
would tie in the Countryside area as well as other communities and the beach.
He stated this development will be directly related to the redevelopment of
downtown and it should have priority over the East End project, He liked the
idea of including the entire bluff in the study done by the Task Force.
Pierre Masse stated he was a five year resident of Clearwater. He stated
if properly developed, the Maas site could become a key factor in the
revitalization of downtown Clearwater. The type of project he had in mind was
a festive center similar to the one built in Coconut Grove by a company called
Constructa. He stated such a project would draw people to the downtown
consistently every day and night. The nature and beauty of the site would make
it even more attractive increasing the chances of success. He stated it being
an extremely visible location is another asset. He stated the Hunter Interests
Incorporated Study showed the need for specialty retail in downtown Clearwater,
Last year he spent several days with representatives of Constructa touring Tampa
Bay to determine the best site for a new festive center. The Maas Brothers site
was chosen above all other sites. He indicated he has spoken to his contact at
Constructa and they would be happy to show the Task Force their project and
answer any questions they may have.
In response to questions, he indicated the sketch he presented was just a
conceptual idea of what the project could be. It was indicated the project to
which he referred, Coco Walk in Coconut Grove was completed a year and a half
ago. He indicated Constructa is ready to begin a new development if it finds the
right site. '
In response to a question regarding the type of shops, he indicated the
third floor would be nightclubs, the second floor mostly restaurants and on the
first 1 eve 1 shops. He i nd i cated he was not aware of the 28 foot 1 i ne
restriction.
In response to a question regarding the occupancy rate of the Coco Walk
development, he indicated it was 95% occupied when it was opened.
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Mr. Graham indicated he had been to the development and it is very much
alive.'
, In response to a question why they would not wish to do this on the East
End, Mr. Masse indicated the visibility and view of this site would be better.
William Schwob stated Clearwat~r is blessed with a bayfront that matches
any and surpasses most. He stated it should be preserved as open space to the
greatest possible extent with no commercial development. It stated beautiful
open space would bring people to the bayfront and businesses would prosper.
In response to a question, he indicated he would leave to the Task Force
the decision regarding the building itself. He stated he was speaking of uses
and he recommended it be left for public use.
William Jonson, President of the Homeowners Coalition, stated the board of
the coalition had three general recommendations. One, to maintain the existing
open space, two, use the existing building or footprint and that the action of
the Task Force be confirmed through 'a citizens referendum.
In response to a question regarding to what use the building should be put,
he indicated there would need to be a return on the investment that the City has
made on the property. He also indicated that the board's recommendation is to
have a referendum no matter what recommendation the Task Force makes.
In response to questions, Mr, Jonson stated the Task Force needed to think
about what makes Clearwater special, what makes it unique and he feels that
Coachman Park and the bluff are some of those things. He stated that use of the
bluff is an opportunity to be spent very carefully and need not be rushed.
Edwin Hogan stated he had been a member of the Planning and Zoning Board
for six and a half years and he had seen downtown go back and forth. He stated
the only way to revive downtown is to get residential people in the area. He
stated it is a bad time to do anything as the economy is tight. He stated more
City Hall space is needed and it would be a good idea to bring City Hall services
closer and use the building for that.
The meeting recessed from 5:30 p.m. to 5:36 p.m.
Fred Thomas, representing the Clearwater Beach Association, stated there
are two views to this situation, short and long term. He stated that in the
short term, leave the building intact until a cohesive downtown development plan
is created. Also in the short range, use the property to generate revenue for
the City. The ground floor could be used as a restaurant facility with a lease
of $100 per month allowing the restaurant owner to use the capital for
improvements. An 8% of gross revenue would then be paid. Give the first right
of refusal for what the City proposes for the rest of downtown. For the
remainder of downstairs, he recommends a basic grocery store, again, with $100
per month rent plus a percentage of gross. The rest of the that floor could be
, used for civic purpose rooms. The second and third floors could be actively
pursued as a tradeshow and convention facil ity. The Jolly Trolley would need to
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be extended to bring people to the area. He stated this would add to the hotel
use on the beach.
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He stated the wall on the second floor accessing the parking area could be
changed into a loading area. He stated that tradeshows that used to occur in
Clearwater are now in Orlando as they outgrew the Clearwater area. He stated the
Clearwater Beach Association Board was in full attendance and gave unanimous
support to this.
He answered specific questions regarding how the tradeshows would work,
stating that a person buys the building for the show and he was unaware of how
the person who puts on the tradeshow costs those out.
In response to a question regarding the long term view, he stated the board
was mixed with 60% wanting the building to be removed and made into a park and
40% favoring development with the current building.
Arthur Deegan stated that what is done on this site should help develop the
City's full potential. It will have an impact on the entire downtown. He stated
in the recently revitalized downtown development plan, desires for downtown are
as follows: the location on the bluff should be used as a focal point for
downtown activities, it should be accessible by road, mass transit, bicycles, and
pedestrians, it should be oriented to active amenities, it is an economic center,
it should offer unique opportunities. The residential component of downtown
should receive primary emphasis. Downtown redevelopment should be linked to the
future of the beach. He stated multi-use of this property could contribute to
this goal. He stated it would appear that it would be expensive to restore the
current building to current code. He stated therefore, the building should be
demolished and something built rather than trying to make do with the current
facil ity.
His recommendation is a combination residential/commercial development,
sixty feet in height with five stories with the upper floors being residential
and the ground floor being specialty shops and other retail establishments. He
stated the most important feature is the residential component. He stated the
entire development should be above the 28 foot line and that perhaps there should
be underground parking. He stated it could also be used as a terminus of a
people mover back and forth to the beach, a floating restaurant across the street
could be a future development. He stated this should be done by a commercial
developer, not the City. He stated the property is too important to remain off
the tax rolls.
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In response to a question, Mr. Deegan stated he is only addressing the Maas
Brothers site, that if it was possible to incorporate other properties, that
would be good.
Sheryle Festa stated she agreed with most everyone that it was important
to bring people downtown. She reviewed her proposal which inCluded development
of dwelling units, movie threatres, restaurants, a pier and a ice roller rink.
She stated that the start of development in downtown should be in the core area,
She referred to an article by Public Relations Manager Patty Paxton that appeared
in a AAA magazine which was supposed to be describing what downtown Clearwater
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was all about. People said that while the article was nice, it was not downtown
Clearwater. She stated again that something needed to be done to bring people
to downtown.
Gordon McDougall stated that the 1983 referendum stated that the property
was not to be developed for more than open space use. He stated 9 out of 10
citizens voted to keep the open space. He stated the Maas site could be used for
offices and if the Chamber building is in bad shape, tear it down and to expand
the parkland. He stated development in downtown has not occurred and that
downtown has not done anything for themselves. He stated the CRA should condemn
everything east of Osceola for one block and develop downtown in that area.
Lillian Silbertswite stated she is a Countryside resident who goes down to
the Maas Brothers property because she loves the way it looks. She stated she
moved here from New York in 1992 and wanted to go see the bayfront to see it the
way it is. She is distressed by the lobbying for commercial development, She
stated she is taking a course called "America Today" and three weeks ago, the
topic was the Maas Brothers property. Consensus of 45 out of 55 people was
against commercial development. She stated the suggestion of the Task Force
should be placed on referendum.
Nat Swann stated he was a former Vice-President of a large Department
Store. His recommendation is to move the departments in the Annex to the Maas
site. He stated this would save the cars running back and forth between City
Ha 11 and the Annex. He stated everyone knows why there is no traff i c in
downtown. He stated we need a marina attached to the mainland and the City has
a harbormaster who can handle this.
Jay Rhodes, representing the Clearwater Historical Society, stated any
proposed development should recognize the historical value of the land and it
should be kept in the public domain. He stated, if possible, the building should
be demolished and allow enlargement of Coachman Park. He stated it is admittedly
not the most economically feasible choice but it should be taken seriously. He
stated that if the building must remain, improve its aesthetic value and provide
for civic and community use similar to the old City auditorium. He stated that
from a personal standpoint, he felt the tradeshow proposal was good. He stated
they wanted to see the bluff in its original condition.
Marvin Moore spoke stating there is no other place on the East Coast with
a bluff such as Clearwater's. He believes this should remain open space and a
referendum would guarantee the people of Clearwater a vote on what happens to the
bayfront. He stated more office space is not needed in downtown.
In response to a question, he indicated he did not feel the Task Force
should pack its bags and do nothing but they needed to look at alternatives and
if the recommendation of the Task Force is approved by the voters, there is no
fault.
Bert Gooding, a former resident of Island Estates, stated he has just
returned from a trip to Europe and recommends Clearwater mainland and Clearwater
Beach be connected through an escalator that would move people back and forth.
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He stated the escalator would be over the highway at a height that would allow
boats under it. He stated there could be billboards inside the Maas building
such as those in airports. He stated the waterfront could include glass covered
boats that go to Caladesi Island and through the pass. He stated the current
building could be used with very few changes.
Lois Cormier stated she had spoke with Bonnie Harding who is sick tonight
and can not attend this meeting. Ms. Harding feels the Maas building should be
used for City services and move from the City Hall Annex. Ms. Cormier stated
that, she, Ms. Cormier loves the bayfront and misses Maas Brothers and abhors the
idea of tearing down the library. She stated she could not envision residential
or condos on this site. She stated she was glad to hear that people in
Countryside do care about downtown and she recommends keeping the bayfront open.
Nick Anderson stated he lives on Cleveland Street and uses the park and
shopped at Maas Brothers. He is not in favor of creating more parkland as very
few people use the park except for special events, He said something needs to
be done in order to recoup the investment on the property, He stated alot of
good ideas have been stated and the Task Force has a difficult job.
In response to a question regarding why this site should be developed, Mr.
Anderson indicated because it has all the advantages that a developer looks for.
He stated more entertainment is needed in downtown.
In response to questions, Mr. Anderson stated that in talking to people
about downtown, he has never heard any comments about the beautiful bayfront.
Michael Frangites stated he has been a resident of Clearwater beach for
twenty years and remembers the downtown as a busy area. He congratulated the
City for obtaining the Maas Brothers building and stated it should be used to
help the City, downtown and the beaches. He stated the building could be used
as suggested by Fred Thomas but it would also make a good import/export facility.
He stated the use of a transportation system such as a ski lift or monorail would
enhance the property and it could be used as a convention center. He stated the
tennis courts on the bayfront are not needed where more parking is.
Anne Garris provided additional information to that she had provided at the
last meeting. She questioned if everything east of Osceola was thriving and if
this decision had to be made, would there be any discussion regarding developing
this property. She stated the citizens have been trying since 1981 to obtain the
Maas site in order to regain the bayfront. She stated that while the property
was bought in bad economic times, people need to think of the future. She stated
there are plenty of places for shops and other things in downtown. She read from
pages in the Downtown Plan that stated the City needs to preserve its natural
resource and it recommended the removal of Maas Brothers in order to open the
view. She stated if this is done, the Economic Development Director can say that
we have an urban park in this area, She said that if this is made into an unique
area, it will bring the rest of downtown back and increase the tax base. She
stated she was pleading with the Task Force to be creative, courageous and say
that Clearwater is a lovely, quiet, beautiful place where people want to live.
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Kathryn Christenson recommended the building of a well organized ferry
terminal to ease congestion on the beach. She also stated a museum of Clearwater
could be located in this area.
In response to a question whether the building should be removed, Ms.
Christenson indicated she had not thought through that far.
Bill Stephan stated that open space is difficult to evaluate and when there
are concerts in the park, it is we 11 attended and even when there are not
concerts, there is someone there enjoying the open space. He stated open space
will become more valuable as time goes by and that any recommendation should be
affirmed by a referendum.
In response to a question, he indicated a referendum would not be needed
if the Task Force1s recommendation is to use the property as open space however,
from a moral standpoint, it probably should be,
Mr. Magidson read the Task Force Mission Statement establ ished by the
Commission into the record,
Fred Thomas indicated he had created the "Save the Bayfront~ committee.
He had proposed a development plan where the development was the highest at the
Chick Smith property and that the level of development went down from there to
the bayfront. He stated monorails can be built for a million dollars a mile.
He feels downtown is too valuable not to redevelop eventually and if there were
a thriving downtown, you would not be able to get into the park.
~~ ITEM #2 - Where do we QO from here?
Mr. Mazur indicated the revision to the downtown plan has been prepared and
he proposed that it be discussed at the next meeting.
Consensus of the Task Force was to have someone from the Planning and
Development Department present at the next meeting to discuss the downtown plan
with the Task Force.
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It was questioned whether or not a clarification was needed from the City
Commission regarding the task with the Task Force looking at the 3,8 acres of the
Maas site or more.
It was suggested that the agenda for the Task Force be set at the next
meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding what should be discussed at the next meeting
and whether or not direction from the Commission was desired. It was also
suggested that someone help the Task Force with the difference between the eRA
and the City Commission.
Ms. Reg is ter moved to cease and des i s tall discus s ion and adjourn the
meeting. The motion was duly seconded.
Upon a show of hands, the motion failed five to nine.
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It was stated that more specifics are needed and it was requested that we
have a discussion regarding the referendum at the next meeting. Some stated they
did not feel the referendum was that complicated and they simply needed a legal
opinion.
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Mr. Mazur stated he would like to get past the next meeting and receive
direction from the City Commission. He stated the Commission had asked the Task
Force to come up with a proposal of what to do, not how to do it.
Mr, Graham moved to have the City Attorney give a statement regarding what
the referendum means legally. The motion was duly seconded.
Some discussion ensued regarding whether or not this was necessary and upon
a show of hands, the motion carried eleven to three.
The City Clerk questioned where the Task Force would like to hold its next
meeting as the Main Library and the East Library are available. Consensus of the
Task Force was to meet'at the Main Library.
In response to a question, it was indicated that the 3,8 acres of the Maas
site is a whole and is not split between the City and the eRA. '
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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