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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 7, 1998
Present: . William Baldwin
Delphine Puller
Marcia Blakemore
Stephen Brown
Jean Stuart
Vacant Seats (3)
Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member - departed 9:01 a.m.
Committee Members
Absent: Robert Sudalnik
Committee Member
Also Present: Art Kader
Mark Roether
Patricia O. Sullivan
Parks & Recreation Department Director
Nursery Superintendent
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the Municipal Services
Building.
To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM #1 - ADoroval of Minutes
Member Brown moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September
2, 1998, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The
'motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #2 - CorresDondence
The Chair reported Nancy Aft had been removed from the board.
ITEM #4 ~ Oncoinc Business
a) Update M Gulf-to~Bay Boulevard Plan
Landscape Architect Tim Kurtz displayed a design palette of hard and soft
landscape elements developed by the City's consultant. It is likely colored concrete will be
used instead of pavers. The pilot project, between US 19 N and Old Coachman Road, will
feature tropical colors, blue swirls as a tie-in with the beach, and landscaping.
In response to a question, he said the construction of bus shelters will be funded by
advertisements. Concern was expressed lighting used to illuminate advertisements in bus
shelters will distract drivers at night. It was hoped such advertising will be limited.
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) Florida Power has Indicated a willingness to work with the City to bury utilities,
'0 although a lack of space poses problems. The space underneath the US 1 9 N viaduct
also will be upgraded and decorated with a blue wave pattern. The City is securing
easements to integrate landscaping and wave patterned concrete adjacent to SR 60 in
Florida Power's utility corridor. The project also will feature special street lights and
mast arms.
Mr. Kurtz said FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) dictates limits on
upgrades to the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard medians. Plans are to use color concrete and
plant beds of drought-tolerant perennials in alternating color patterns. Date palms
must be spaced far apart due to FOOT requirements. FOOT limits median landscaping
to 18 inches higher than the road surface. Consideration has been made regarding
repairs resulting from vehicle mishaps. With a Pollee report, the City can collect
replacement costs. Some green space was lost when FOOT recently altered turn lanes
in the pilot project area. The City plans to submit Its landscape plans to FOOT on
November 1, 1998, for initial review. The plan will increase buffers, use palms as
accent trees, and provide a more pedestrian friendly base. The area in front of
Clearwater High School is being reviewed for upgrades. The City can obtain
easements from public institutions to plant landscaping but cannot afford to maintain
them. The City is reluctant to become involved in private sector improvements. It
was suggested signage be installed that reflects a City theme.
,......\ Mr. Kurtz said the revised Land Development Code addresses redevelopment
/ issues and will increase buffer widths and landscaping requirements for commercial
and multi-family projects adjacent to rights-of-way. The code's aesthetic content is
under review. Changes should help increase the tree ca nopy. Current neighborhood
features will be considered instead of viewing each new project individually.
, Mr. Kurtz said the City has proposed to turn the new bridge access roads of
. Court and Chestnut streets over to the State in return for City control over streetscape
plans for Cleveland Street. The City is reworking the island on Court Street west of
Missouri Avenue. The road east of Missouri Avenue already is under FOOT control.
The City will up light some trees along Court Street. If approved, the City will install
more lights along Court Street, upgrade irrigation, and install additional flowers and
plants if funds become available. Parks & Recreation Director Art Kader ,noted future
maintenance requirements for these projects will require additional funding.
, In response to a question, Mr. Kader said the County is responsible for
landscape maintenance along County roads, which includes large sections of Belcher
Road. The medians along McMullen-Booth Road are mowed intermittently. The City
could maintain these roads to look better but the cost to City taxpayers would be high.
It was stated citizens should be made aware of the high cost of beautification.
Concern was expressed County contracted maintenance workers seem to disregard
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traffic dangers along McMullen-Booth Road. Mr. Kader indicated money offered by the
State to maintain green areas along US '9 N would cover little of the resulting costs.
In reference to the proposed pool on Clearwater beach, Mr. Kader said the
City's main concern relates to ongoing maintenance and operating expenses. The
estimated $'00,000 annual cost will escalate in the future.
b) uWelcome to Clearwater" Sign - Update SR 580 Location
The City needs to obtain a State permit before installing a sign in the State,
road's median. Landscaping the sign is on the Parks & Recreation Department's
priority list. Nursery Superintendent Mark Roether said work is wrapping up at the
reclaimed water facility in North Greenwood. The department also is working on the
Court Street median and the new Lake Chatauqua Park. He estimated the landscaping
design for the sign will be completed by the end of the month.
c) Beautification Awards Program
It was recommended board members view new landscaping installed at the
Cypress Point Shopping Center on US '9 N for consideration next month.
ITEM #5 - Staff Reoorts
Mr. Kader said the City had recommended reducing the size of the Beautification
Committee by two to seven members. Concern was expressed a larger board provides
more input.
Member Stuart moved to reduce the size of the Beautification Committee to
seven members. The motion was duly seconded. Members Blakemore, Brown, SWart,
and Chair Baldwin voted "Aye"; Member Pullar voted "Nay." Motion carried.
ITEM #6 - New Business
The Chair reported his tenure on the board ends in December and a new chair
needs to be elected.
Suggestions to improve Clearwater beach were reviewed, including wider
sidewalks and more trees and greenery. One beach resident had complained the gas
lights reminded him of a cemetery. Businesses on the beach's south end have
complained that customers cannot park In the, area atter 10:00 p.m. Another business
recommended the City plant bushes next to the parking meters to keep sand out of
nearby businesses. It was suggested private enterprise should undertake some
upgrades. Mr. Kader said beach maintenance is difficult. The City has planted sea
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oats and beach vegetation. Mr~ Roether indicated dunes are damaged by pedestrians
, cu~ting through.
ITEM, #7 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.
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