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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 17, 1 996
Present:
David C. Berry
Margaret Kiehl
Ric Ortega .
Cookie Gilreath
Don McCarty
Brenda Moses
Chair
Vice~Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Senior Planner, Central Permitting
Board Reporter
Absent:
Jean Stuart
Board Member
The meeting was called to order by Chair Berry at 1 :00 p.m. at the historic
Plumb House, 1350 South Greenwood Avenue, Clearwater.
1. Approval of November 19. 1996 Minutes
Member Gilreath moved to approve the minutes of November 19, 1996 as
sUbmitted in writing to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
2. State Historical Grant Application Update
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Mr. McCarty noted that the City received the $30,000 historical grant for a
historic building survey for the downtown area and Old Clearwater Bay
. neighborhood. It was noted the State complimented the submission as being well~
thought out and well-prepared. The State will provide $15,000 and the City will
match it with fund commitments and in-kind services. The anticipated timeframe
for accomplishment of the study is 6 months. A consultant will be hired to do field
survey work. Both Lou Hilton and the Central Permitting Department staff, including
Mr. McCarty, will also perform field survey work and grant coordination. Assistance
from this Board for preparation of progress reports is anticipated.
3. Discussion of Historic Preservation Matters
Chair Berry announced that he and his wife are looking forward to attending
Historical Society meetings since they are now members.
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Discussion ensued regarding the purpose and accomplishments of this Board.
Members were asked to review the Board's charter. This Board is an advisory board
to the City Commission, charged with analysis of historic buildings, keeping abreast
of current issues and proposed projects which affect the community, and
performance studies and research regarding historic properties. Recommendations
are presented to the City Commission regarding suggested action for various
projects. It is possible the rewrite of the LOC (Land Development Codel will impact
this Board's activities in coming months. Volunteers may be needed for project
research for the historic building survey for downtown and the old Clearwater Bay
neighborhood should any members be interested.
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Member Ortega attended a focus group meeting regarding the LOC. He
noted plans are to reduce the LDC to half its current size, and transform it to a more
user-friendly tool.
In the past, this Board has complimented residential and commercial owners
on their restoration efforts. rt was suggested this procedure be continued.
Members agreed to discuss notable properties at upcoming meetings. A letter will
be sent to the property owner and the Commission notified. Interest was expressed
about the Turner house on South Fort Harrison Avenue and Turner Street, and
whether it could be taken back to its original condition. Pinellas County Courthouse
has been undergoing extensive remodeling/restoration work and is proceeding
nicely. Several residential structures along Turner Street have been converted to
commercial properties, and have basically been kept in their original condition.
These properties may be considered worthy of recognition.
Discussion ensued regarding changing the meeting time of this Board. It was
agreed to monitor attendance and revisit the issue sometime early next year.
4. Update of Design Guidelines and Proiects
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Mr. McCarty noted that City Hall will be closed from January 6, 1997
through approximately mid-March of 1997 for renovations. Removal of asbestos,
installation of fire sprinklers, an updated alarm system, air conditioning repracement,
upgrading of stairwells, and updated fiber optics for communication lines are some
of the projects being addressed. City employees will perform the majority of the
work.
The Municipal Services Building is not 100% complete. The final certificate
of occupancy is pending based on completion of some mechanical system items.
The delay in occupancy of the new Police Oepartment building was due to
housing the emergency 911 operations and security issues. Training on new
equipment was required for effective community support. The final certificate of
completion is expected this month. When the transition is complete, the old Police
building will be torn down and a 3 1/2 story parking garage will be constructed.
The facility will be utilized for Police Department equipment, City vehicles, and the
Graphics and Communications Departments.
Chair Berry is a member of the International Friendship Force. A recent
delegation from Ukraine visited Clearwater. They were very impressed with the
construction and layout of the Municipal Services Building and new Police
headquarters building.
A question arose about the Harborview Center and the status of the
problems recently highlighted in the press. As information is available, it will be
shared with this Board.
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Discussion ensued regarding the status of a new library. It was noted this
project, as well as number of other Important City projects, are not dependent upon
the vote for Penny for Pinellas. However, if funded through Penny for Pinellas,
some projects may be expedited. The Penny for Pine lias tax is not only paid by
taxpayers, but also by tourists and renters in the county. Funds are geared for
capital improvement programs such as streets, bridges, parks, jails and buildings.
Funds cannot be used to replace general funds. Prior to placing the tax on the
ballot, individual communities and the County submit lists of proposed projects.
Projects are reviewed and should State or City funds become available for a project,
that project ;s removed from the Penny for Pinellas list.
It was noted plans were to hire a consultant to work on the Harbor Oaks
design guideline project, but the proposal came in over budget. This project may be
addressed at a later date. Design gUidelines are scheduled to go forward for the
commercial areas of Clearwater Beach and the small commercial district on North
Greenwood.
Streetscaping for the 2 block area proceeding north from Pier 60 Drive to
Baymont on Clearwater Beach is being planned for July of 1997. A town hall
meeting is scheduled for late January on the beach far review of the final plans. It
was noted the coffee shop at Pelican Walk is very nicely decorated with art deco
paintings, and members are encouraged to visit the shop.
The meeting adjourned at 2: 14 p.m.
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The next meeting of the Historic Preservation Board is scheduled for January
21, 1997 at 1 :00 p.m. at the Plumb House, 1350 South Greenwood Avenue,
Clearwater.
. Attest:
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Board Reporter
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