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MARINE ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 8, 2000
Present:
David Hemerick '
Donald McFarland
Hank Epstein
Tom Horne
Dick Safirstein
Bill Wilhelm
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Nick Matsis
Board M~mber
Also Present: Dave Martens
William Morris
Brenda Moses
Ex-Officio
Harbormllster
Board Report~r
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. at the Marina.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM 2 - Minutes ArJProval
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As no corrections or changes to the minutes of the February 9, 2000, meeting, were
requested, the Chair said the minutes will stand approved as submitted.
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ITEM 3 - Continued Discussion renardinQ Additional DockinQ Sites
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Harbormaster William Morris said the MAB (Marine Advisory Boardl and staff are
interested in the Memorial Causeway Bridge being used for a fishing pier once the new bridge
is built. Whenever staff has located a site for docks, dredging and seagrass issues arise, The
footprint of the current bridge would allow for modification of the roadway to allow for a
fishing pier on both sides 'or a marina.type development and would help eliminate issues that
could arise if it was demolished and the City started from scratch. As the State owns the
bridge, it was suggested that the State could transfer the land to the City through a reverter
clause and enable development of that parcel without a referendum. Mr. Morris said the
reverter clause is specific with regard to 500 feet either side of the center line on the
Causeway roadway. The clause states any development inside that area must be for public
purpose. He said some development already has taken place, such as marina development,
fuel pier, etc. The City is at a stalemate over this issue, The City maintains it owns all of
Water Lot 1 and the State disagrees.
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David Frisbee said the joint venture of Renaissance Partners and the deGuardiola group
have teamed up to negotiate a redevelopment plan for the downtown. He said plans are to
obtain publlc input and assimilate it into a plan that sEltisifes the desires of the great majority.
He requested the MAB help him understand their goals, needs, and requirements relating to
the waterfront. It was remarked that the MAS's focus has always been the expansion and
proper utilization of the marine assets of the City, inclUding expansion of transient and
permanent dockage, as it is a diminishing resource. One member submitted photographs of
Clearwater's waterfront from the 18805 to the 1970s at which time the waterfront was
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pervaded with docks. He said at one time there was a dock at Cleveland Street. Once docks
were built at Seminole Street, the' dock at Cleveland Street was lost. He said the Clearwater
w~terfront should be the forefront of redevelopment. The MAS prefers docks and activity,
not just a quiet vista.' 'Parking issues have prevented permanent dockage sites. It was
remarked that any commercial activity below the bluff also will require parking.
Public Works Administrator Mashid Arasteh reviewed a brief presentation regarding the
new Memorial Causeway bridge. Over 30 public presentations were held regarding the bridge.
She said the bridge design is 30% complete. Depending on right-ot-way issues, it is
anticipated construction will begin in June or September of 2001. The current bridge's height
obstructs any water view and as it has to be opened and closed regularly, creates traffic
problems. The new bridge will be 70 feet at the highest point, Most of the fill portion of the
bridge is near the Oaks'property. A left turn only lane is planned for access to downtown.
Under the bridge, access to Pierce 100 is open. A spiral ramp instead of a sidewalk ramp is
planned for easy pedestrian access under the bridge. A path also is planned as part of
continuation of the Pinellas Trail. In response to a question, she said if the footprint of the
current bridge is maintained and used for marine activity, permits will be easier to obtain. ,It is
scheduled for demolition, as it is so massive. The decision to demolish it had been made
during the discussion process prior to the bridge design. Concern was expressed that
demolition of the existing bridge would be a travesty. Ms, Arasteh said it may be possible to
save the basic footprint of the current bridge if it fits into the other elements of the
redevelopment plan. She said as no solid plan tor the Bluff has been developed, now is the
time for public input.
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, Ms. Arasteh will provide the MAS with a copy of the drawings tor the new bridge.
She said staft will work with Mr. Morris to ensure MAB input is incorporated into
redevelopment plans. It was suggested that the proposed downtown left turn lane off the
bridge be moved further away from the bridge to alleviate any possible traffic congestion. Mr.
Frisbee said if the objective is a reclamation of downtown in to a vibrant, active destination,
the redevelopment plan will require access to and from the downtown comfortably, He said if
another traffic light or roadway nearby can provide easy access to the downtown, the left
turn only access lane depicted in Ms. Arasteh's plan could be moved. He said the shape of
'the waterfront has not been determined yet, It was remarked the City should consider
increasing ferry service to and from the beach to alleviate traffic congestion. An open-door
policy between the MAS and the redeveloper was suggested. Commissioner Clark will share
the MAS's comments to the Commission.
ITEM 4 - Other Business
Mr. Morris said parking issues regarding trailers, etc. at the launch ramp on Bay
Esplanade near the marine recreation center are being addressed by code enforcement.
Florida Power owns that property and once had a substation at that location. The City uses
the site for engineering storage and some parking, but junk trailers, etc. are parking at the
site. The City also is also using the site for reclaimed water pipes. This activity is interfering
with those who need to use the ramp on a transient basis.
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In response to a Question, Mr. Morris said if any fender boards, etc. are constructed
along seawalls, the City will be liable for activities at those sites. As long as the City does
not make it convenient for activity to occur at such sites, the City should have no legal
liability .
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, Mr: Morris said in the next 2 -3 months, the Coast' Guard is placing a light to mark the
channel just past the end of the jetty. No one wants to pUt a light on the jetty as It Is an
engineering and maintenance nightmare.
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. Mr. Morris said a ,wave runner company contacted the City Manager to request
, permission to perform a national product promotion event on the same weekend as
Sportsfest. He wants to perform the event at a public bathing beach. In addition to violating
existing ordinances, this is a serious hazard to a swim area 'at an extremely busy time of the
year. The added feature is that this will i:lttract other waverunner operators to the area. The
hotels and businesses that have access or waiver agreements for corridors through the swim
area would provide better locations for this type activity but involve Commission approval.
The City recently received a waverunner ,for beach lifeguard use for law onforcement to
enforce the safe swim, area. Yamaha supported the program with a waverunner from
Barney's" a local vendor.
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Member Horne moved that the MAB feels the waverunner company's request is
in,appropriate during Sportsfest. The motion was duly seconded and, carried unanimously.
Mr: Morris said parasail operators have agreed to work together in a self-policing mode
to avoid City imposed ordinances regarding safety issues. One parasail operator is not
complying and has been sent a letter. Should he decide not to comply with the self-policing
policy, Mr., Morris said he may have to take measure to institute legislation through a City
ordinance.
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, Mr. Morris said the commercial tenant whose docking permit was terminated due to
numerous complaints will be vacating the marina by April 1, 2000.
ITEM 5 -Next Meetinn - April 12. 2000 and AQenda
ITEM 6 - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9: 17 a.m.
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