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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 19, 1996
Present:
Jill Melkonian
Whitney Gray
Anne Garris
Lisa Lanza
Mike Foley
Allan Stowell
Alan Smith
Scott Shuford, Director
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Tom Miller, Assistant Director
Lou Hilton
Mike Quillen
Gwen Legters
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Central Permitting Department
Assistant City Attorney
Engineering/Environmental
Senior Planner
Water Resource Engineer
Board Reporter
To provide continuity, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
(~ Minutes Approval. February and March corrections," April and May 1996 originals
Member Gray moved to approve the minutes of February and March as corrected,
and the minutes of April and Mayas submitted. The motions were duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regular Agenda Items
Correspondenco
Mr. Miller distributed copies and discussed: 1) May 16 memo from City Clerk
Cynthia Goudeau reporting Commission direction regarding EAB recommendations
concerning Camp Soule and mangrove legislation; 2) May 21 memo from Tom Miller to
Scott Shuford recounting EAB concerns with staff's Comprehensive Plan review
process; 3) June 3 letter from Tom Miller to Bruce Wirth regarding June 19 "Pasco~
Rainbow" report to EAB; and 4) June 5 EAB attendance report to the City Clerk.
Mr. Miller announced the City has received a $100,000 Brownfields Initiative grant
through the DEP to address environmental and socio~economic issues to further the
cause of revitalizing the nation's cities. Staff was excited that the grant will
specifically link water quality restoration and protection with economic redevelopment,
resulting in a useful model for the first time in a municipality. Mr. Miller asked for a
volunteer to accompany him to the kick-off meeting of the involved agencies. Member
Gray said she will attend.
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a. Memorial Causeway Bridge Environmentallmoacts .. City Engineer Rich Baier
Mr. Baier presented visual aids and updated the board regarding: 1) Local Interest Group
lUG) meeting schedule and discussion topics; 2) traffic circulation alternatives and role in
downtown economic development; 3) affects on navigation, barrier islands, coastlines and
water quality; 4) congruence of aesthetic, pedestrian, and architectural features with
downtown dosign guidelines; and 5) engineering requirements. He responded to questions
regarding current flow, systems for treating bridge runoff, impacts on surrounding properties
and traffic flow in case of evacuation.
b. Downtown lake -- Rich Baier
Mr. Baier highlighted a total lake concept report recently sent to the City Commission
regarding feasibility in worst case scenarios, final cost estimates, and operational challenges.
He responded to questions whether property owners wish to sell, and means of mitigating
existing pollution. He expects the results of an economic report by the end of June and
hopes to present an update to the City Commission in July or August.
c. Pasco-Rainbow proiect Status ReDort -- Bruce Wirth, Resource Project Director,
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Mr. Wirth spoke regarding reclaimed water related issues under consideration by the
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) of the Pinel1as-Anclote River Basin
Board. He gave an audio-visual presentation and explained the concern with storing
reclaimed water near regional well fields, lakes, or sinkholes connected to the aquifer. He
responded to questions regarding cooperative funding, water storage and withdrawal
requirements, and well field rehydration. He would like to see Clearwater, Pinellas County,
and St. Petersburg jointly view the issues as they relate to each agency's master plan to
achieve a balance in what is expected among the agencies. He said his goal is to wean
Pinellas County from as much potable water use as possible.
d. Park Place DeveloDment -- Scott Shuford and Lou Hilton
Mr. Shuford gave an overview of the development, currently in the final stages of
permitting. He said the Development of Regional Impact (DR!) was approved in the early
1980's by local and regional planning agencies. The City is excited to be adding residential
units to the industrial and commercial area, giving people a chance to work, shop, recreate,
eat and live within a village atmosphere. He responded to concern regarding the large loss of
trees that will result from development of high-end apartment complexes to meet the market
demand. He said City Environmental staff have looked at the plan carefully to maximize,
protect, and augment tree and wetland areas. Staff responded to questions regarding the
proposed number of apartment units, and code requirements regarding wetlands, density, tree
banking, traffic impacts, mitigation, and adjustments allowed under the DR' concept.
Waten Resource Engineer Mike Quillen outlined the types and limited value of tho trees
being removed, where trees are being saved, tree banking, and habitat value. Environmental
Management staff is working to preserve pockets of habitat and combine retention with
existing wetlands. Staff hopes the heavy tree banking requirement will encourage the
developer to replant larger diameter trees to enable a head start on regrowing the tree
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canopy. Mr. Quillen responded to questions regarding the City's landscape reinspection
program to ensure required vegetation survives. incentives for extraordinary tree protection
and care, replanting, permitting and pending approvals. Discussion ensued concerning one
member's suggestion regarding the possibility of habitat banking, to partially alleviate the
impacts where habitats are signIficantly altered. Staff felt this was an excellent idea and
discussion ensued regarding how it might be accomplished.
e. Comorehensive Plan Conservation Element Chanoes - continued to July 17
Mr. Shuford said he was happy to bring this item to the next meeting to allow enough
time for board review and suggestions.
f. Clearwater Harbor Svmoosium -- Bob Brotherton, Director of Public Works.
City of Dunedin
Mr. Brotherton said the Dunedin City Commission is very dedicated to enhancing
St. Joseph Sound by improving stormwater runoff. pursuit of Federal permitting for
stormwater improvements, and working with Clearwater City Commission. staff and the EAB
regarding comprehensive planning. Discussion ensued regarding incorporating water quality
issues into local high school science programs. Questions were raised regarding concerns of
the property owners along Victoria Drive, and private owners of the submerged lands not
wanting shoreline improvements to prevent erosion.
Stevenson Creek Sediment Renort -- continued to July 17
New Business -- None
Establish Agenda for July 17. '996
1. Comprehensive Plan Conservation Element Changes -- continued from June 19
2. Stevenson Creek Sediment Report .~ continued from June 19
Member Foley asked for cursory research into the environmental impact of two-cycle
motor craft and wave runners in the shallow waters around Clearwater. After discussion,
consensus was for Members Foley and Garris to research this independently, and for Member
Stowell to contact Florida Marine Patrol for more information.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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