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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
August 16, 1995
Members Present: Mike Foley, Chair
Jill Melkonian, Vice Chair
Anne Garris (arrived 4:03 p.m.)
Allan Stowell (arrived 4:05 p.m.)
Members Absent: Lisa Lanza
6th & 7th seats vacant
Also Present: Tom Miller, Assistant Director of Engineering/Environmental
Lou Hilton, Senior Planner, Central Permitting Department
Gwen Legters, Board Reporter, City Clerk Department
In order to provide continuity, the items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
A. Call to Order - 4:00 p.m., City Hall Commission Chambers. The meeting was recessed from
4:01 to 4:06 p.m. due to lack of a quorum.
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1. Minutes Approval - July 19, 1995
, Member Melkonian moved to approve the minutes of July 19, 1995 in accordance with copies
submitted to each board member in writing. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously. Staff was commended for the readability of the minutes format.
2. Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regular Agenda Items
B. Citizen's Agenda - None
C. Consent Agenda - None
D. Regular Agenda '
1. Old Business
a. Status Report of the 49th Street Bridge Stormwater Pond Condition
Concern was expressed with the unsightly condition of the retention pond south of State Road 60,
west of the bridge. It was questioned whether the green surface accumulation is healthy for the
wildlife which feeds there.
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Brian Bennet, a Pinellas County area, FOOT Maintenance Engineer, addressed the Board. He
stated the County has a maintenance contract for mowing the uplands and minor debris removal in
the wetlands. He said the contract does not address water quality.,
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Discussion ensued regarding design of the pond and whether it is functioning according to the
conditions of the State permit. Mr. Miller stated it would be up to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to review the design and make any changes they found to be necessary.
Mr. Bennet indicated FDOT was receptive to allowing Clearwater to take over the operation and
maintenance of this pond.
Concern was expressed that standing water in this pond contributes to a mosquito problem. Mr.
Bennet explained the County mosquito control division may arrange for access if they feel there is a
problem and they have not done so.
No action was taken by the Board on this item.
b. City-Wide Shoreline Protection
In response to the Board's request of July 18, staff provided a summary of Comprehensive Plan
policies and Code requirements for improving or hardening the shoreline on waterfront properties
within the City. Discussion ensued regarding specific standards relating to environmental issues,
coastal management, construction setbacks from waterlines and national estuary areas, and
accretion of property resulting from construction of filled groins. A question was raised whether the
City has a policy outlining measures to be taken when structures are threatened due to shoreline
changes.
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Lou Hilton, Senior Planner, responded to questions regarding setback requirements from wetlands
and the State regulated Coastal Construction Control line. Mr. Miller responded to questions
regarding the Grande Bay Apartments proposal to replace material washed away from their
shoreline.
Member Garris moved to have the Board study this item and return to the next meeting, with
recommendations for a new ordinance. There was no second.
Concern was expressed no clear cut way exists to regulate this issue because each case is different.
Consensus was to follow the State guidelines. No action was taken on this item.
c. Soil Contamination at 509 Bayview Avenue
Mr. Miller distributed handouts and discussed items from the agenda packet including a chronology
of activity at 509 Bayview Avenue, correspondence with the State and City Commission related to
site contamination issues and copies of State Statutes relating to pollutant discharge and removal.
Mr. Miller stated he recently requested a supplemental legal opinion regarding local regulation of
construction on petroleum contaminated sites. He requested this item be continued pending legal
Department review of the City building process.
In response to a question} Mr. Miller explained once a contamination report is filed, the State asks
for a remedial action plan. He said the process could go on for years before the State requires
cleanup to begin. He indicated it is often faster for staff to work directly with the property owner to
o develop a cleanup plan.
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Consensus was to continue this !tern to the next meeting.
d. Preservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan ~ Lou Hilton, Senior Planner
Mr. Hilton presented the item, touching on the highlights. There was no Board discussion due to
time constraints. Mr. Hilton requested the Board review the item and bring it forward at the next
meeting with a recommendation for approval of the evaluation and appraisal report of the
Preservation Element. He requested the Goals and Objectives portion of the Plan be agendaed for
presentation at a future meeting.
Consensus of the Board was for the members to review the Preservation Element and contact Mr.
Hilton individually with their input. He is to compile the information for presentation at the next
meeting.
e. Montclair Property
Jean Flament, representing Beckett Lake Estates residents, gave a video presentation illustrating the
beauty of the lake and surrounding property. She outlined their efforts to protect the property from
development, stating support is swelling. She submitted additional petition signatures for the
record and indicated grant money is available to purchase the property.
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Consensus was for Anne Garris to present this issue to the City Commission on behalf of the
Environmental Advisory Board.
Member Garris moved to recommend that the City Commission add this property to the
"Undeveloped Properties list" for immediate acquisition, and request the City to consider
purchasing the Montclair Property, to protect it from overdevelopment and protect its wildlife and
habitat, either to be used as passive park land, or for possible resale to an entity that would develop
it in a way that would protect the wildlife and habitat. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unan imously.
f. Mangrove Protedion
A letter from Member Lanza was read into the record. She reported the Pinellas Urban Forestry
Council discussed the mangrove pruning issue at its August 8 meeting, and formed a subcommittee
to study the legislation. She stated a coalition of environmental groups are meeting with Senator
Jack Latvala to discuss the intent and impact of the legislation.
2. New Business w None
F. Establish September 20, 1995 Agenda
Member Stowell felt an item was needed to address including reclaimed water in Clearwater's
Comprehensive Plan.
o Staff was requested to agenda the following items:
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1. City Attorney Response re Soil Contamination
2. Comprehensive Plan Report. Lou Hilton (approximately one hour)
3. 'Completion of EAR Goals and Objectives
G. Adjournment
The m,eeting adjourned at 6: 15 p.m.
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