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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 10, 1998
Present:
William McCann
Robert Herberich
Alex Pliska
Howard Hamilton
7lh Seat Vacant
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Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Kathy Milam
Mark Cagni
Vice Chair
Boal'd Member
Also Present:
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Antonia Gerli
Gwen Legters
Assistant City Attorney
Senior Planner
Board Reporter
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order,
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p,m, at City Hall, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, introductions, and review of meeting procedures.
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Minutes Approval - October 27, 1998
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
1. (cant, from 10/27/98) ORB 98-020 - Mace Kingsley Clearwater
900 Grove Street (Exterior Modifications)
This item was continued with a request for the applicant to provide a.site plan and
elevation drawings to illustrate the proposal. Senior Planner Antonia Gerli presented
background, stating staff recommends approval.
Representative Thomas Fuegel submitted a site plan with parking layout and four
elevation drawings, He said the parking plan meets the c'urrent code and no changes will
be needed, as long as the permit is issued before the new development code goes into
effect, Staff recommended approval, General discussion ensued regarding poor condition
of Grove Street. In response to questions, it was indicated the proposal is for a building
face lift and a 6- to 8-foot~deep covered porch along the back, Interior renovations of the
6,000 square foot building will convert the existing 8 or 9 units and storage into a single-
occupancy office use,
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
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Member Hamilton moved to approve ORB 98-020 as submitted, The motion was duly
seconded.
Concerns were expressed the overall facade design lacks aesthetics, resembles a
warehouse with French doors, and is monotonous. It was felt the parking plan is not
sufficient for a 6,000 square-foot space, A suggestion was made to substitute windows
for many of the French doors to lessen the impression that the building is a collection of
rental units, Mr. FOegel said the window frames will be white, or buff, and the existing
gray asphalt gravel shingle roof will remain. A gazebo on the site will be used as a lunch
area, A continuance was suggested and the applicant agreed to revisit fenestration and
exterior symmetry, An interior floor plan was requested, if the window placement is
required due to interior configuration, .
The motion and second were withdrawn.
Member Pliska moved to continue DRB 98-020 to the meeting of December 8 for
submission of new elevation drawings. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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2. ORB 98-023 Club More n "Flash" Gordon C. Williamson, Owner
~ .703 Franklin Street (Signage)
The applicant is requesting approval of a 48-square-foot sign on the rear wall, and
neon tubing along the length of the east wall of his multi-use building. The sign will
advertise the jazz club. Maximum sign requirements, applicable design guidelines, and
density bonus criteria were reviewed, Discussion ensued regarding existing conditions on
the property, and success of the business, Questions were raised regarding whether this
application should be before the Design Review Board (ORB) before sign code compliance is
determined,
The applicant was not present and was not represented. No verbal or written support
or opposition was expressed.
Member Pliska moved to continue ORB 98-023 to a date to be determined by staff, to
determine sign code compliance, The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously,
3. ORB 98-024 Theta Townhome of Clearwater
900 Block of Laura Street (New Development Proposal)
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The applicant proposes to construct 21 attached townhomes in two rows on a .79.
acre vacant site, The required landscape buffer along each street frontage has not been
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shown on the plans submitted for DRB review, Since the buildings face the property's
Interior, the drawings provided do not Illustrate the true impact of the development on the
surrounding neighborhood, No information regarding color, building, or roof materials was
provided, Proposed heights are compatible with surroundings,
Larry Daum, with the architectural firm representing the applicants, outlined the
town home proposal, designed to give an open feeling in front. A large retention pond is on
the Laurel side, and a large specimen oak tree is on the east side, One unit was cut from
the plan to save the tree, based on the Environmental official's comments. He responded
to questions regarding one-way traffic flow and parking requirements within the gated
development.
Concerns were expressed one parking space per unit is not sufficient for the proposed
3- to 4-bedrooms units. Mr. Daum said the development was marketed to a European
clientele who demanded the number of bedrooms. He said 70% of the units have sold,
Concerns were expressed with the inconsistent width and placement of shutters,
insufficient bead clearance for mechanical rooms, Dnd lack of rear elevation drawings.
Concerns were expressed the development overuses the property, It was indicated
additional floor plans to give rationale for exterior design features would be helpful.
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
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Member Pliska moved to continue DRB 98-024 to the meeting of December 8, 1998 to
allow the applicant time to bring complete exterior elevation drawings to the next meeting.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously,
4, ORB 98-025 -- Perfectly Balanced Books. Lessee
5, ORB 98-026 - Rav G. Behm, Jr., DOS, lessee
6, ORB 98-027 - Family Life Health Center & V AX-D Centers of Tampa Bay, Lessee
Joel Briskman, Owner -- 127-133 Garden Avenue North (8ignage)
The owner is requesting approval for four signs in a small office complex that caters
primarily to the medical profession at the corner of Garden Avenue and Drew Street. The
signs are compatible in color, scale, and location, with the proposed site and its
surroundings. Discussion ensued regarding maximum allowable square footage for signs.
It was indicated zoning staff has approved the request.
The applicant was not present and was not represented. No verbal or written support
or opposition was expressed.
> Member Pliska moved to approve DRB 98-025, DRB 98-026, and ORB 98-0271 for
signs on the north, provided total signage does not exceed 48 square feet. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Chair McCann announced TV Channel 3 Is airing a Frank Lloyd Wright special tonight
at 9:00 p,m. Discussion ensued regarding the C,ity Commission's schedule for review and
c adoption of the new development code,
Adjournm~nt
.The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m,
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