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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 12, 1998
Present: .
Absent:
William McCann
Kathy Milam
Robert Herberich
Mark Cagnl
Howard Hamilton
Vacant Seat
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Don McCarty
Gwen Legters
Alex Plisko
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Design Planner
Board Reporter
Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance
and review of board procedures followed.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
. necessarily discussed In that order.
Minutes Approval- April 14, 1998
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Member Hamilton moved to approve the minutes according to copies submitted in writing
to each member by the Board Reporter. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Proposals for Design Review
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1. ORB 98.005 - Cinar Central, Eric Parks, Owner
40 North Ft. Harrison Avenue (New Canopy with Signage)
Eric Parks. applicant, originally proposed to replace an existing awning with a plain new
canopy with the business name. A code amendment adopted since construction of the original
awning will not allow direct replacement without bringing the structure into compliance with the
new code. Mr. Parks recently learned the property owner will not allow removal of the existing
awning, believing it is grandfathered in its present location. Mr. Parks submitted last-minute
changes to his proposal without allowing time for staff to review or make a recommendation. A
color graphic of the first proposed canopy, signage, and a blue vinyl fabric swatch accompanied
the original application packet. Mr. Parks distributed a new graphic showing a fringed canopy in
the same blue color, with exposed support structure, and the business name painted across the
front in white. He wishes to paint the building exterior brown to resemble a cigar wrapper,
Mr. McCarty said concerns exist because the awning encroaches into the narrow street
rightwof-way. Speculation ensued regarding whether or not the existing awnIng is a legal non-
conforming structure that can be changed without bringing It into compliance, Staff will
investigate. Discussion ensued regarding a comparison of the two proposals. The board
favored Mr. Parks' compromise solution as a practical way to preserve historic character.
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Discussion ensued regarding structural and conceptual design details of the proposal. No
verbal or written support of opposition was expressed.
Member Hamilton moved to approve revised ORB 98-005 as presented at today's hearing.
Mr. McCarty suggested conditioning the motion upon the applicant's ability to obtain the
appropriate permits. The motion was not amended and there was no second.
The applicant was encouraged to consult with Mr. McCarty regarding design alternatives
and to return with more substantial information regarding code requirements. In response to a
question, Mr. Parks said he is under lease contract to have the improvements structurally
finished by June 15, 1998.
Member Cagni moved to continue ORB 98-005 to the meeting of June 9, 1998. The
motion was duly seconded. Members McCann. Milam, Herberich, and Cagni voted "Aye";
Member Hamilton voted IINay.n Motion carried.
Board and Staff Discussion
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Concerns were expressed with constraints placed on business and development by the
current code. Discussion ensued regarding code language addressing non-conformities. it is
hoped the Land Development Code amendment will be available for review In 90 days, with
adoption before the end of the 1998 calendar year.
The board invited new Central Permitting Director Lorenzo Aghemo to attend the next ORB
meeting, June 9, 199B.
Mr. McCarty reported plans for a Church of Scientology training center across the street
from the Ft. Harrison Hotel are moving fOlWard. He noted several representatives were in the
audience to observe today's proceedings.
It was indicated the former City Hall annex site had been waiting for environmental
assessments, and nothing new was known.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Attest:
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