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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 27, 1998
Present:
William McCann
Kathy Milam
Robert Herberich
Alex Plisko
7th Seat Vacant
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Lou Hilton
Gw~n Legters
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board M~mber
Assistant City Attorney
Senior Planner/Economic Development
Board Reporter
Absent:
Mark Cagni
Howard Hamilton
Board Member
Board Member
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order. The regular meeting could not be held on August 25 due to lack of
a quorum.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3: 12 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, introductions, and review of meeting procedures.
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Minutes Approval -~ June 23 and August 11, 1 998
Approval was continued to the next meeting as Board members had not received
copies of the minutes.
Proposals for Design Review
1. ORB 98-016 ~ Clearwater Academy International, Anchor Sign Company, Representative
801 Drew Street (Signage and Compressor Enclosurel
Senior Planner/Economic Development Lou Hilton outlined the proposal for two wall
signs, and one monument sign.
Jim Graham, Graham & Associates, Architects; Doug King, Anchor Sign; and Jeff
Feldman represented the applicants. Elevations drawings and a packet of graphics were
reviewed, illustrating wall signs on the west building elevation and compressor enclosure; a
five-foot-tall, two sided monument sign, and a six-foot-tall freestanding movable parking lot
directional sign. A canopy will cover one of the signs to avoid damage from water pouring
from the building when it rains. Mr. Graham said signs meet code dimensional
requirements.
Concern was expressed that exterior tile differs from what was approved in the original
design review application.
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No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
Member Pliska moved to approve ORB 98-016 as presented. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
2. ORB 98-017 Thunderbird Editions, Myers Plisko Architects
416 & 418 Laura Street (Alterations and Additions to existing buildings.)
Mr. Hilton outlined the proposal for alterations and additions to two existing buildings,
with facade treatments to complement the adjacent existing two-story structure. The
plans submitted with the application include north and south elevation drawings and wall
sections. No signage currently exists.
Member Plisko declared a conflict of interest regarding this case. Assistant City
Attorney Dougall-Sides informed the applicant an affirmative vote of three members is
needed for approval. The applicant chose to proceed.
Architect Jay Myers detailed the proposal to combine two adjacent buildings and
enhance the plain, painted block facade to blend with the existing red brick building at the
corner of Ft. Harrison Avenue and laura Street. All three properties have the same owner.
Although the two new buildings are not joined with the corner building, the owner wants to
pick up the character of the older structure for unity. Existing parking will be improved.
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Concern was expressed the packet does not contain information on appearance of the
existing structures, or the type of design detail normally reviewed by the board. Mr. Myers
contrasted the flat-roofed, painted block buildings, with the freshly repainted red brick
facade and detailed cornice of the corner building.
Member Herberich moved to approve ORB 98~017 as presented. The motion was duly
seconded. Members McCann, Milam, and Herberich voted II Aye"; Member Pliska
abstained. Motion carried.
3. ORB 98-018 The Clevelander, Vasilios Douvlis. Business owner
424 & 426 Cleveland Street (Canopy and Store Facade Alterations and Additions)
Mr. Hilton outlined the proposal for two separate canopies on the front of two adjacent
businesses. Applicants are changing glass, putting in French doors to create a European
style open air type cafe. Canopies will be separate to avoid one long monotonous
treatment. A cross section of the canopy detail was included in the packet.
Vasilios Douvlis, business owner/applicant described operation of the two businesses,
a bakery and sports bar. If he can get city approval, Mr. Douvlis would like to put tables
outside his bakery as he did in Chicago. The French doors will be open during business
hours. Mr. Hilton noted the new land Development code will address outdoor cafe
requirements in more detail, but that issue is not before the board today.
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
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Member Pllsko moved to approve DAB 98-018 as presented. The motion was duly
seconded a,nd carried unanimously.
. Board & Staff Comments
In response to a question,' Ms. Dougall-Sides said Central Permitting ha~ released the
land Development Code draft and is in the process of having copies made for distribution
to the advisory boards. First and Second Reading, are not scheduled to go before the City
Commission untU December 1998 or January 1999.
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It was noted Central Permitting Director Lorenzo Aghemo still has not met with the
board due to his hectic scheduJe. Board members expressed their disappointment and their
continued desire to meet with him. It was noted the Design Review Board wrote
downtown design guidelines without a consultant, and have continued to work hard to
ensure projects are better for having come forward far design review. It was indicated
board members are committed to their role, but are concerned with the lack of support
from the City.
Adjournment ,
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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