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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING - ACTION AGENDA
Tuesday, October 6, 1998
Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes Approval - September 1 5, 1 998 - Approved as submitted
B. Requests for Extension, Deferred and Continued Items
1. Ravmond P. Cassano {Willow Garden U.B.O. dba Auto, Services & Arc Rent-a-Car}
to permit outdoor retail sales, displays and/or storage and vehicle service at 200 N.
Ft. Harrison Ave., Hayden's Estate Revised, Lot 1 and part of Lot 4 and YS: vac alley,
zoned UC{Cj (Urban Center Core). CU 97-66
ACTION: The board granted the applicant a time extension to December
31,1998.
C. Conditional Uses
1. Osama I. Khazendar/Akber Habib AU/Morson Enterorises. 'nc. (Nursery
Amoco) to permit package sales of beer and wine (change of ownership) at 18698
U.S. 19 N., See 19-29-16, M&B 41.12, zoned CH (Highway Commercial). CU 98-
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ACTION:
Approved subject to the conditions recommended by staff.
2. The Workbench. Inc. (Club More Warehouse & Gallery) to permit nightclubs,
taverns and bars (change of license designation) at 703 Franklin St., Magnolia Park,
Blk 11, part of Lots 2, 3, 8 & 9, zoned UC[C)2 (Urban Center Core). CU 98-39
ACTION:
Approved subject to the conditions recommended by staff.
ITEM 0 M Annexation, Zonina, land Use PJan Amendment. land Development Code
Text Amendment. and Local Planning' Agencv Review
1 . Minor Modification to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
ACTION:
The board endorsed the amendment as submitted.
ITEM E M Chairman's Items
The Chair said he received a notice for today's public hearing six days prior
to the meeting. He thanked Member Figurski for attending a meeting in his
absence.
ITEM F - Director's Items
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1, ' ,',,' Ms. Glatthorn submitted Information regarding a new procedure the Planning
andD~velopment Service~ Department Direc~or is implementing for adherence to
administrative Interpretations for nonconforming setbacks. She said the procedure
wlll also be reviewed with the D'cAB (Development Code Adjustment Board). The
board endorsed the letter dated July 9, 1998, entitled "Expansion or enlargement
of structures with lawful dimensional nonconformlties."
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ITEM G,. Board and Staff Comments
Discussion ensued regarding recycling paper received at meetings. It had
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ITEM H . Adjournment
'., ,The meeting adjourned at .2:25 p.m.
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 6, 1998
Present:
Douglas Hilkert
Gerald Figurski
Frank Kunnen
David Gildersleeve
Rick Anderson
Steven Chandler
Chair
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member (arrived 2:10 p.m.)
Absent:
Board Member
Edward Mazur
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides
Sandy Glatthorn
Teresa Mancini
Brenda Moses
Assistant City Attorney
Planning Administrator
Planner
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by
the Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and a review of meeting procedures and the
appeal process.' .
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM A M Minutes of Previous Meetinos - Seotember 1 5. 1 998
The Chair asked if there were any additions or changes to the minutes.
Since there were none, the minutes stand approved as submitted.
ITEM B - Reauests for Extension. Deferred, and Continued Items
1., Ravmond P. Cassano (Willow Garden U.S.O. dba Auto Services & Arc Rent-a-Carl
to permit outdoor retail sales, displays and/or storage and vehicle service at 200 N.
Ft. Harrison Ave., Hayden's Estate Revised, Lot 1 and part of Lot 4 and % vac alley,
zoned UC(C) IUrban Center Core). CU 97.66
The applicant is requesting a time extension for a conditional use approval.
The board previously approved this request at its meeting on November 1 8, 1997,
for outdoor retail displays and/or storage and vehicle service. In response to a
question, Planning Administrator Sandy G1atthorn said the owner's representative had
been out of the country and the applicant has been unable to meet the required
deadline and begin construction.
Member Figurski moved to grant a time extension to the applicant until
December 31, 1998. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM C M Conditional Uses
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In response to a question, the applicant, Akber Habib AIi, said he is
agreeable with the conditions as recommended by staff.
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1. Osama I. Khazendar/Akber Habib AlIlMorson EnterDrises. Inc. (Nursery
Amoco) to permit package sales of beer and wine (change of ownership) at 18698
U.S. 19 N., See 19-29-16, M&B 41.12, zoned CH (Highway Commercial). CU 98-
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The applicant is requesting conditional use approval for package sales of
alcoholic beverages at 18698 U.S. 19 N. Due to change of ownership, the
applicant is required to apply for conditional use approval. Staff has reviewed this
project to determine its consistency, has determined the proposed use meets the
standards of review, and recommends approval subject to conditions.
Chair Hilkert stated his office is located within the radius of this property.
The Assistant City Attorney has indicated he has no conflict in voting on this case.
Member Kunnen stated he owns property within 200 feet of the subject
property.
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Member Kunnen moved approval of Item CU 98-38, subject to conditions:
1} the applicant shall obtain an occupational license within six months from the
date of this public hearing; 2) the applicant shall obtain the requisite alcoholic
beverage license within six months from the date of this public hearing; and 3) the
applicant shall provide landscaping that is consistent with the existing landscape
plan that was approved on June 3, 1996, prior to obtaining an occupational
license. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2. The Workbench. Inc. (Club More Warehouse & Gallery) to permit nightclubs,
taverns and bars (change of license designation) at 703 Franklin St., Magnolia Park,
Blk 11, part of Lots 2, 3, 8 & 9, zoned UC[C]2 (Urban Center Core). CU 98-39
The applicant is requesting conditional use approval for a 4 COP alcoholic
beverage license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and liquor at 703 Franklin Street.
Staff has reviewed this project to determine its consistency, has determined the
proposed use meets the standards of review, and recommends approval subject to
conditions.
The applicant, Gordon "Flash" Williamson, stated he wishes to obtain a 4
COP alcoholic beverage license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and liquor. His
current 2 COP license only allows the sale of beer and wine.
In response to a question, Planner Teresa Mancini said a 4 COP alcoholic
beverage license permits the sale of liquor in addition to beer and wine.
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In response to a question, the applicant said he was informed by staff that
parking is not an issue in the downtown core. Staff concurred.
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Member Gildersleeve moved approval of Item CU 98-39, subjoct to
conditions: 11 the applicant shall obtain an occupational license within six months
from the date of this public hearing; 2} the applicant shall obtain the requisite
alcoholic beverage license within six months from the date of this public hearing;
and 3} the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to consumption on premises
with no package sales. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM D - Annexation. Zonlna. land Use Plan Amendment. land Development Code
Text Amendment. and local Pianninq Agency Review
Senior Planner Sandy Glatthorn stated staff wishes to inform the board of a
minor modification that has been made to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan. The amendment involves a change from Office use to
Commercial, Office, and Residential uses on the north side of Cleveland Street
between Greenwood and Missouri Avenues, and the boundaries of the CRA District
to the north. Future usage includes offices and efficiencies for IMR's world-wide
staff and clients. This amendment has been approved by the CRA, City ,
Commission, and the Pinellas Planning Council without protest. Staff requests' the
Planning and Zoning Board's endorsement of the amendment.
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In response to a question, Ms. Glatthorn said renovations and interior'
modifications will be done initially, and a new structure will be built sometime in
the future.
ITEM E - Chairman's Items
The Chair said he received a notice for today's public hearing six days prior
to the meeting. He thanked Member Figurski for attending a meeting in his
absence.
ITEM F - Director's Items
Ms. Glatthorn submitted information regarding a new procedure the Planning
and Development Services Department Director is implementing for adherence to
administrative interpretations for nonconforming setbacks. She said the procedure
will also be reviewed with the DCAB (Development Code Adjustment Board). The
board endorsed the letter dated July 9, 1998, entitled "Expansion or enlargement
of structures with lawful dimensional nonconformities. II
ITEM G - Board and Staff Comments
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Discussion ensued regarding recycling paper received at meetings. It had
been requested board members place paper items in designated recycling boxes.
ITEM H - AdJournment
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