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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 11, 1998
Present:
David C. Martens
Donald McFarland
David Hemerick
Edward Dohrman
Ernie Cline
Bill Wilhelm
Vacant Seat
William Held
Scott Shuford
Mashid Arasteh
Mike Hancock
Don McCarty
Mike Willis
Brenda Moses
Chair
Vice~Chalr
Member
Member
Member
Member
Harbormaster
Special Projects Administrator
Director of Engineering
Assistant Harbormaster
Central Permitting Senior Planner
Marine Operations Supervisor
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the City Marina. To
provide' continuity for research, the items will be in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that ardor.
Approval of February 11, 1998, Minutes
"-.j No corrections or additions were requested for the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 11, 1998. Consensus was to approve the minutes as recorded and
submitted in writing to each member.
Vacant MAS (Marine Advisory Board) Seat
In response to a question. Harbormaster Bill Held anticipates the City
Commission will reach a decision regarding the vacant MAB seat next week.
'Item #1 Discussion on Marina expansion and possible Marina locations under One Citv.
One Future.
Mr. Held referred to redevelopment plans that were developed by a volunteer
committee 3 years ago. At that time, parking garages, a marina. and other proposed
expansion were discussed. Today's discussion includes: 1) site history; 2) scope of
work; 3) permitting; 4) cost and funding: 5) timing of bridge construction; 6) One City.
One Future.; 7) seasons; 8) State politics; and 9) public involvement. The next step is to
develop priorities. then implement those plans. Considerations to be addressed prior to
construction of additional marina facilities are: 1) number of docks; 2) cost estimates; 3)
dredging; 4) navigational constraints; 5) stormwater management; 6) dock permits; 7)
submerged lands; and 8) aesthetics. It was noted an impact study is required when
more than 150 boat slips are planned. Mr. Held reviewed anticipated costs for dock
construction, utiHties, dredging, and seawall replacement. ' '
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Director of Engineering Mashid Arasteh requested Input from the MAS regarding
their visions of the waterfront. In response to questions, she said the existing Memorial
Causeway Bridge will probably not remain once the new bridge Is built. The City is
researching land ownership history, permitting issues, information regarding past
dredging, removal of silt, and other related waterway Issues. The Legal Department Is
representing the marina in submerged land discussions with State attorneys. It was
remarked permits may be more easily obtained to restore waterways in areas where
channels previously existed. Mr. Held said the marina plans to replace the old fishing
bridge near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Senior Planner Don McCarty said the
underside of the new bridge will become a key design element to downtown due to a
re,quired height for boats.
Discussion ensued regarding 5 proposed site plans for marina expansion.
Special Projects Administrator Scott Shuford requested the MAS suggest the type of
watercraft at each site to determine if a transportation network Is necessary. It was
noted consultants are currently reviewing Incorporation of pedestrian areas and better
traffic flow at the beaches. The 5 sites were prioritized. Some were identified as more
appropriate for private transient traffic. Others are on sites that may involve land difficult
to obtain, but could be considered for small commercial vessels. Other sites were
determined to be good areas for retail space. restaurants, and public access. Docks
could be constructed for short stays and private slips. It was felt fueling would not be
necessary for private boaters. It was suggested sewage pump.out systems be
incorporated into all boat dockage areas. It was felt commercial boaters would prefer
facilities be located at the existing marina. It was remarked parking issues will be
important for boaters unloading watercraft. Where green space extends to the
waterway and parking is more than 100 yards away. access to offload watercraft will be
necessary .
, Mr. Shuford referred to the One City. One Future. conceptual map. He noted
discussions have included doubling the size of Coachman Park and using part of the
existing parking lot at the Harborview Center for boat parking. In response to a
question, he said the City has not considered purchasing Pierce 100. In response to a
question. Ms. Arasteh said the noise factor on the new bridge will not adversely impact
the parks and other proposed facilities surrounding it.
Information compiled today will be incorporated with existing information and
research. The MAS with be provided with sketches of expansion proposals for further
discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
Attest:
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Board Reporter
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