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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 8, 1998
Prei:lent:
William McCann
Robert Herberich
Kathy Milam
Howard Hamilton
7th Seat Vacant
Chair
Board Member
Vice Chair
Board Member
Absent:
AJex Plisko
Mark Cagni
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides
Antonia Gerli
. Gwen Legters
Board Member
Board Member
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Assistant City Attorney
Senior Planner
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. at City Halll followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance and review of meeting procedures.
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
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Minutes Approval - November 10, 1998
Chair McCann corrected case number ORB 98-236 to ORB 98~026 on page three.
Proposals for Design Review
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Member Herberich moved to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
1. (cont. from 10/27198) DRB 98-020. Mace-Kingsley Clearwater
900 Grove Street (Exterior Modifications)
This item was continued with a request for the applicant to revisit fenestration and
exterior symmetry. Senior Planner Antonia Gerli presented background.
Representative Thomas Fuegel and architect Pierre Conoyeur displayed photographs of
the building's exterior, showing how the proposal will lighten and improve site aesthetics.
New elevation drawings showed Southwest style archways over some of the French
doors to unify and relieve repetition on the facades. In response to questions, it was
indicated the 6,000 square-foot building will have single.occupancy offices in front,
warehouse area in back; the parking lot will be recoated and restriped for aesthetics;
landscaping improvements in the rear will create a recreation area; and an exit doorway is
In the north side of the building.
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No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
Member Milam moved to approve ORB 98-020 as submitted. The motion was duly
seconded.
Concerns were expressed the Southwest style is not consistent with desIgn
guidelines: and photographs illustrating the proposal do not match the elevation drawings.
In response to concerns that the window repetition is boring, Mr. Conoyeur said the
offices in front align with the existing windows. The windows were lowered and changed
to French doors for more light.
Upon the vote being taken, Members McCann, Milam, and Hamilton voted "Aye":
Member Herberich voted, "NaY." Motion carried.
2. ORB 98-023 Club More -- "Flash" Gordon C. Williamson, Owner
703 Franklin Street (Signage)
The applicant withdrew the request to bring signs into compliance. A new
application will be filed when ready.
3. ORB 98-024 Theta Townhomes of Clearwater - Barry Ullman, Inc., Architects
<~~ 900 Block of Laura Street (New Development Proposal)
The applicant proposes to construct 21 attached townhomes in two rows on a vacant
.79-acre site.
Barry Ullman, with the architectural firm representing the applicants, stated he
designed the townhome property at the request of a group of Italian investors. He
detailed site conditions, retention, surrounding uses, and how the.Bsign was reconfigured
to save a large specimen oak tree. He outlined the proposal for an open feeling in front,
with European-style pastel colors and finishes alternating along the building to give
individuality to the units. Ha discussed side and rear elevation drawings showing the
residential scale, streetscaping 'and shingle roofs in compatible colors. In response to
questions, he stated the development management will control landscaping.
Downtown Manger Diane Smith spoke' in support of the proposal. No verbal or
written opposition was expressed.
Discussion ensued regarding parking requirements, emergency vehicle access, and the
$110,000 to $130,000 projected unit cost. Concerns were expressed with walls and
gates proposed to restrict access and discussion ensued regarding impacts to
surroundings streets.
Member Milam moved to approve ORB 98-24 as submitted. The motion was duly
-......) seconded and carried unanimously.
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4. ORB 98-28 The Oaks of Clearwater -. Thomas C. Nash, Representative
210 Osceola Avenue (exterior modifications)
In a letter dated December 3, 1998, the applicants' representative stated this item will
be continued to the meeting of January 26, 1999, in order to provide additional details
regarding the proposed changes.
Board & Staff Comments
Discussion ensued regarding the new code's anticipated adoption schedule and
how the code will affect 1999 Design Review Board membership and meeting schedule.
Que,stionswere raised regarding membership composition, and selection for the new
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Member Milam moved to schedule the next two Design Review Board meetings for
January 12 and 26. 1999. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
Attest:
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