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09/10/1997 . . .: ' -. . '.' '. I ' . ~ ~ .,. ,. I : '. , . " . '. . . ..., I.' . -1 " ~ " . j' c J' i . .' . ..' 'd"\~::':':: r:! ~'l,,""'::;:';<:.:'~:'~:\:',:>i':~ X~;-~;\}~'T>",::Y~'::'~, ".',:' "'.:,,..,... : c . ~.,. ~.'T" ""~ ... ..<' I' ~ . '. .. I :. 'f-. I, . '. . '.' . ; ~ . . .. .. ~ ~, . I..:. ~ ~ .: ',. . :j:,: ~~l< . ~ ~' . :'~:J .MAB " ' " ~..' ',' , Marine Advisory Board Minutes ',' \\ Date ~0-elV\.hex l 0) l qq7 163S-- " ':."':-' ,','. ,', ,'."',, .',', ,:"~', "'" ,/' >"'\':'" ..'..., ","'::", ..,"", '-' ',: :",~ ;" :' ,'-: ,,' , ' >,: " " ' ".",1 ,\",c. r-.', t. '. '.,', '\" I. i ,., MARINE ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF CLEARWATER September 10, 1997 Present: David C. Martens Donald McFarland David Smith David Hemerick Edward Dohrman Ernie Cline Bill Wilhelm William Held Brenda Moses Chair Vice-Chair Member Member Member Member Member Harbormaster Board Reporter The meeting was called to order by Chair Martens at 8:00 a.m. at the Marina conference room, 25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida. In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. Chair Martens asked if there were any changes or comments regarding the August 13, 1997, minutes. Since there were none, he announced that the minutes would stand approved as submitted. .~ 1 . Marina Free~standinQ Siqns Harbormaster Held stated a commercial Marina tenant had inquired about the possibility of placing a free-standing sign at the Marina which advertised the Marina and the available fishing fleet services. In order to comply with City Code, the sign must be no more than 12 feet in height. It was noted that should this Board recommend a sign, approval must first be obtained from the Design Review Board, and moneys allocated in the 1998/99 Marina budget. Currently, City Code would permit 2 free-standing signs, one of 48 square feet and one of 24 square feet. The issue is where to locate the signs to effect the best impact. It is estimated the sign could cost $10,000. Discussion ensued and Members felt there was no available space and that the sign was unnecessary. 2. Review Areas for Possible Boat Ramos i':J;..l" ~ Mr. Held referred to an aerial map of the beach. Currently, there is a Seminole launch ramp, a ramp at the recreation center, and 3 ramps at the Sailing Center for small sailboats. Previously, this Board had discussed the possibility of ramps at Stevenson's Creek and the Courtney-Campbell Causeway near the Bayview Mobile Home Park. The problem with the area near the Bayview Mobile Home Park is that a portion of that property is owned by the County. Additionally, there would be some difficulty gaining boating access to the water's edge. It was noted that the property is very shallow, especially at low tide. Discussion ensued regarding other possible sites for boat ramps within the City. It was remarked that the north shore of Allen's Creek has been fenced. The streets off North Fort Harrison that dead-end into Clearwater Harbor offer no parking and are mainly mmab0997 1 09/10/97 f' . . ~ ..... . '., 1 c'" .... " . .... ' " ~ .. ~, . . I . . / J . ,'. - .' ,,', , . ,j . I .' . I . '. . ~.' . ' . .~ .' > . ~. ~ ,\. ' ~ residential property. Some time ago it was acceptable to access the area near Boatyard Village, but a fence has been constructed. Many people use the boat access on the Gandy bridge and can access the Weedon Island area. It was remarked that since Clearwater is a waterworiented community, it is unfortunate that there is not one single boat ramp on the Tampa Bay side of the City. There is a boat ramp farther north at Phillipe Park in Safety Harbor. Allen's Creek is currently only navigable by canoe or kayak. There had previously been access to the water east of the Memorial Causeway Bridge. 3. Island Estates Prooertv Mr. Held indicated he has spoken to Parks and Recreation Director Ream Wilson regarding the property at Island Estates. This Board has previously recommended to the City Commission that the property be utilized as a Marina. No firm decisions have been made at this time. Discussion ensued regarding the best use of that property and the water quality requirements. It was noted that more boat slips are needed in addition to the existing slips at ,the Clearwater Marina. Mr. Held will discuss with Mr. Wilson the possibility of constructing both a marina and a park at the Island Estates site. 4. Personal Water Craft Ooerations in Clearwater o Chair Martens noted an article in USA Today stated the number of personal water craft in the United States has tripled, increasing the number of water craft accidents. It was noted that it is difficult to control or restrict the number of personal water craft in certain areas. Only water craft speed is currently controlled by the FOEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) if it pertains to a safety factor. Member Wilhelm moved to recommend that Clearwater restrict personal water craft in Clearwater Harbor. There was no second. Upon the vote being taken, Members Martens, McFarland, Hemerick, Dohrman, Cline and Smith voted "Nay". Motion failed. 5. FishinQ Ordinance Within the next 6 months, the 3 fishing piers at Clearwater Pass are scheduled to be completed. Application for permits will be submitted this week. Generally, it takes 90 days to receive final approval from the State. The piers will be 10 feet wide by 48 feet long. They will have handrails, will be lit at night, and will be accessible from the parking lot on the beach area south of the Memorial Causeway Bridge. It was noted that fishing is no longer permitted off the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Fishing is also prohibited on Clearwater Pass Bridge, the bridges at Island Estates, and any other City properties that are posted. ......i:'il'\ \..,..-' mmab0997 2 09/10/97 ":"."~'" ,.' ':', ...., " ".'.,.',";', ,"',.. ~': " '.' "~I.,' '.,.... ,.', ,:' , "'..', :' '...~ :";" ".. '1.: ,',:':' ',~ "",-,., ". .'," ",', ~I' -.' ..\.. " ' . '. . ',' L I ..~ , . j ;. . The meeting adjourned at 8: 58 a.m. .. . . .. " t;W::'~';: ,;:,,: ;:':,: ;?<:,,:V:~'7;?g!,i!)V:;:,(;'i) ; ';:,,~:. .": :,: .':" , ;- "" " : ~ 6. Anv Other Business Chair Martens noted that the Magnolia Street Dock construction begins on Monday. No water quality studies were necessary. It was noted that water quality studies are only required for construction of new commercial marinas. Mr. Held noted that the Police Substation on the Sayway will be closing. Police Department personnel will move into the Memorial Civic Center. They will park their vehicles at the main station and commute back and forth. It is unknown what will be done with the substation.' Attest: c fJu ilia. /fJflli2 Board Reporter 1~~ ~ mmab0997 3 09/1 0/97 ~_"-h_.. \ : ;c. ,".