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Present:
Brian J. Aungst
Ed Hooper
Robert Clark
Ed Hart
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice~Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
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CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL WORKSHOP
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 1, 1 999
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Absent:
J. B. Johnson
Commissioner
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Also present: Michael J. Roberto
Patricia Sullivan
City Manager
Board Reporter
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Planning Director Ralph Stone reviewed the JMC project with its 157 residential
units. The developer has requested the vacation of Gulfview as it controls all property on
either side of the street. The development agreement will be presented to the COB
ICommunity Development Board) for approval in January 2000, and then to the City
Commission. City obligations relate to previously planned infrastructure items. Staff feels
the project will provide a good mix of commercial and residential uses in this tourist section
of the beach and irnprove land values.
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The Special Workshop was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Beach
Recreation Center for the purpose of discussing the Mandalay Avenue Streetscape and the
JMC development (also referred to as Cheezem development) on Clearwater beach.
JMC Project
Opposition to the project was expressed. In response to a question, Mr. Stone
indicated the development will not include the upgrade of Mandalay Avenue businesses.
Development amenities for residents' use will be constructed east of the project's lot line.
Concern was expressed the number of public hearings had been insufficient to gather input .
before the City Commission approved the transfer of development rights to the project. It
was felt the project should be limited to 100 feet. The view corridors resulting from the
two proposed towers will not be at street level as a 2 story~parking garage is planned. No
change to the level of service on Mandalay Avenue is anticipated. In response to a
question, the City Attorney said the development will pay all impact fees.
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Mandalay Streetscape Project
The City Manager said the Mandalay Avenue streetscape project will be funded by
Penny for Pinellas funds and serve both residential and commercial needs. Both proposed
designs have 4 lanes of traffic. Public Works Administrator Rich Baier reviewed problems
with the road's current design. In response to a question, he said parking removed for
streetscape design will be relocated to side streets.
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In response to a question, Mr. Baier said the City has begun trial efforts to remove
. unpleasant odors from the Baymont Street area. Concern was expressed the yacht basin
complex currently has inadequate parking. In response to a question, Mr. Baier said the
15~foot sidewalks proposed-Include landscaping. Traffic calming is necessary to facilitate
pedestrian crossings. It was suggested benches made of metal would be uncomfortable in
summer's sun. New pedestrian signs will be erected to discourage jay-walking.
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It was recommended that signage be consolidated. The City Manager said the
g~and-opening for the roundabout is scheduled for December 21, 1999. In response to a
question, the City Manager said staff is discussing bus stop and shelter locations with
PST A. In response to a question, he said the rqundabout has 3 pedestrian crossings. The
City is considering burying utilities along Mandalay as far north as Baymont. In response to
a question, Mr. Stone said the JMC project will take less th~n 3 years to complete.
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Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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