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" ,} 'I' , , , ' " , ... .: .:" :.' .' 0, . '.' '. .' :', ~, I. . .~". . I .j ,; , I " " osll~ lot ! , 1 I < I 1 .r', : ~ ,I . j ~ , " .1" " -1,1 4F7 " 'I, " " "f, , .. '\ 1....-:'''.,. ,: ..,t, ..' :;.r <t'i~ t .ff .~r.: ,. j.'.~ +> \""" tl 1'1 t', ',. " '>' "'.,)/ ) . " {} ACTION AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER May 15, 2001 Meeting called to order at 1 :00 p.m. at City Hall ITEM A ~ REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE/RECONSIDERATION - None. ITEM B - RECONSIDERED ITEMS Item #81 - (Reconsidered item from 3/20/01) 42 Midwav Island: Ernest H. McDowell - Owner/Aoplicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce rear setback. from 25 feet to 10 feet as part of Resldentiallnfill Project at Island, Estates of Clearwater Unit 3, Lot 8. FL 01-01-02 ACTION - APPROVED - 6:0 - with conditions: 1) pool deck to be limited to 2.5 feet in height with a minimum south side setback of 17.5 feet and a minimum north side setback of 14.5 feet; 2) no portion of pool deck, lands.caping, or future fencing to encroach into waterfront sight visibility triangle as defined by Code; and 3) any future request for screen enclosure to be approved by Community Development Board. ITEM C - LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS Item #e1 ~ 1727 Nurserv Road: Bennie R. & Emilie J. Carter - Owner/ Applicant. Request Annexation of 0.18 acres to the City of Clearwater with a land Use Plan . amendment. to RL, Residential Low and rezoning to LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District at 1727 Nursery Road. ANX 01-03-08 ACTION - ITEM WITHDRAWN Item #C2 - 2492 Belloalr Road: Belleair Townhouse Partners, Inc. - Owner/ . Apolicant. Request annexation of 1.77 acres to the City with a land Use Plan amendment to RU. Residential Urban, and rezoning to MDR, Medium Density Residential District at a portion of Section 19, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, M&B 43/09 and 43/10. ANX 01-03-07 ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 6:0 Item #C3 - 1106 Druid Road South: Steohen B. Chaoman - Ownerl Applicant. , , Request land Use Plan amendment from R/GG, Residential/Office General & INS, Institutional Plan Category to R/OG, Residential/Office General Category; and Rezoning from 0, Office & I, Institutional Districts to 0, Office & LOR, Low.Density Residential District at Portion of Lot 30, Bluff View and a Portion on Lot M, Harbor Oaks. lUZ 00-08-10 ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 6:0 acd0601 1 05/15/01 ':. ' , " \' " .;'~~ I ' \'';'JK, ,~ ITEM 0 - LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS Item #D1 - 47 & 49 Bavmont Street: Michael G. Preston. TRE - Owner/Aoolicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce the east front setback along Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to two feet, reduce the south side setback from 10 feet to 1.33 feet, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from five to zero spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project with ,Comprehensive Landscape Program at Clearwater Beach Park 15t Add Replat, Blk A, Lot 1 and 1/2 of vacant alley on West. FL 01-03-15 ACTION - APPROVED - 6:0 - with conditions: 11 rain gutters to be provided on south elevation; 2) if retail structure is further expanded, valuation of this proposal , shall be added to value of future construction to determine if site should comply with Code parking standards; 3) finish of addition to match exterior of existing retail structure; and 4) should office/storage building In center of site be converted to a more intense use or one that is separate and distinct from the Original Frenchy's Cafe, full compliance with parking Code will be required. Item #02 - 703 Franklin Street: Ewart Holdinqs. Inc./CHW dba Club More - Owner/Aoplicant. Request flexible development approval to permit indoor entertainment as an accessory use to an existing nightclub (Club Morel at Magnolia Park, Blk 11, part of Lots 2,3,8 and 9. FL 01-03-16 ACTION - APPROVED - 5:1 - with conditions: 1) permitted accessory use to be limited exclusively to amateur boxing; 2) other uses, including but not limited to, kick boxing,' i/street fighting'" and any other hand-to-hand combat or other martial arts competition, mud wrestling, food fights. etc., to be prohibited; 31 event to be limited to one night per week and not to be held in conjunction w!th another entertainment event; 41 boxing event to be limited to nightclub hours of operation, between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.; 51' all boxing participants, including staff, to be required to wear protective equipment including headgear and a mouthpiece; 6) all City or9inances, including adult use and public nudity regulations, be met;" 7) no persons to be permitted to compete in boxing event after consuming alcohol within 12 hours before event; 81 ring to be designed 85 traditional boxing ring and not to be altered for any other type of event; 9) professional boxers to be prohibited from competition; 10) a minimum of five feet to be provided between ring and 'spectators; 11) biohazard waste to be properly contained on site and disposed of to satisfaction of Solid Waste Department and Pinellas County Health Department; 1 21 minors to be prohibited from building during boxing events;, 131 all persons affiliated with amateur, boxing event, including promoter, to be properly licensed by the City prior to the next event; and 14) no additional slgnage to be permitted on building exterior other than what is permitted by Code. ITEM E - APPROV At OF MINUTES - 04/17/01 ACTION -APPROVED AS CORRECT~D BY STAFF - 6:0 acd050 1 2 05/15/01 . , " ;~. .' ,.,'~.."." :~J."~ 'I~~~,.." }~"I'I,~., " ~, ,\:.: ,.:.....' ~'... '.,.'~ '. ,:.:::,..,., ':",: '1~1:.' ~"I:":ol::. ~~ ,J~,'~'_:::' ;.I.I)....:i,:~: " " : ~, ,~. < .,' " .~" I ..' 1 , .' f;~!;;'i~i:j'f,}~;::tC:'fi:~:?~I(:,:':'."":,::!:";:;;.,.. . .'.., . , . ,.:':, l}~f~~lt,1-: \1~;, " ~t~::/: 1: 1\, ' , }~:t;'"'i,:,,~,; ': l;lk, :'.... .' i':t, ;,"'::} . ~,",' ",1' 'T:.....,.....':.,. ;, ..' 0..,;', . > ,'\.~) . ; .' ,". '\, :,,: " ~~?~~ .:" ." -: ' '(,:.j"" ~~t'/I!' . i!:\:, ::':' I:',' ,!J~, :~. ~.f''''' .; ;~':r'1 ' . >!::~ ~~.:: ,'" <'.. ',' ~;'_.~' .. . t~~l {:":: ,~" '::::..~. '..: t,: ',' ': ' " . " , , .' ~ \, ~ . :. !, .r.~~'" '. U '.l ,. ", , . '. , < . . ] ,~ I , ,~ ' , . . ~ ", " . : " , , . :. ,;<, I ,;.1 I , " , , . ITEM F - DIRECTORS ITEMS < . . ". I ' . 'Amendments to COB Rules and Procedures - related to alternate member and, consent agenda. '.' . .' , ACTION - APPROVED 6:0 . ' Downtown Clearwater: Our Downtown Presentation l' ACTION - GIVEN , " ' ,l~each .By Design - Re. Density pool of, 600 additional hotel rooms in key locations. " ACTION - REAFFIRMED SUPPORT OF PROPOSAL 6:0 , , 'f , . . M'ember~ welco~ed Alternate, Member Hibbard to :board and wished him a , ' ,happy birthday. , ',. I, ..' " ,Suggestion for Code to identify maximum height for rear structure, such as a ,: " swimming pool, before it is subject to setback requirements. ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT - 4:36 p.m. ",' " ' I. ,.'.." :'\' !' . , " I, " ", <l' r:, ,,' , , , " 1,.< " ,.' . , " , , , ' , . 'to ~ ,. , '., .' , .. " , " " . .. , , . ~'. , 'j ,acd0501 3' 05/15/01 , " ;, ,~ ',' ,.. '. ".., " :\' ",.r ~~\~.~.{o i'-I! ~'l.<ll't ~....'J :"~""to"~"'~1 ....1'/.,--0['\'''-'..11'.. . . " , . I . ... ~ I .. o . . '~''''~''I''';'''.,.r....\I:',':_.',~'TIJ.','.' ~..+~T"\>T\'~" Hr~':.,"...... ,...>.~~.".~...,jll.~,J<.'+.1~...\.:rC..~..',...JorV,....-t~It..~;-."'...it'~.,. J,"'-' 1.'-"'./ I, ,.: \', "'i' , ,0 'i. : ~~.. J .. ., ~ ~ . l: , ~ ~ + ,'. ~ " ".. ,I' ,~ ,: , I ,I i:' , C) ,- ~, <:J , '. ,'"I', , " ","".\ , ; , COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER May 15, 2001 Present: , . Gerald Figurski " David Gildersleeve Edward Mazur, Jr. , Shirley Moran Ed Hooper Frank Hibbard Chair Board Mem ber Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Board Member/Voting , ~bsent: Carlen A. Petersen Alex pliska 'Also Present: L~sl.ie Dougall-Sides Ralph Stone Cynthia Tarapani Lisa L. Fierce '. Patricia O. Sullivan Vice Chair Board Member Assistant City, Attorney " Planning Director - arrived at 3:03 p.m. Assistant Planning Director Development Review Manager Board Reporter 'The Chair called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m. at City Hall, followed,by , the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not , necessarily discussed in that order. ITEM A - REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE/RECONSIDERA TION - None. ITEM B - RECONSIDERED ITEMS Item #B1 - (Reconsidered Item from 3/20/01) 42 Midwav Island: Ernest H. McDowell - Owner/Aoplicant. flequest reconsideration of a flexible development request to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 10 feet as part of Residential Infill Project a't Island Estates of Clearwater Unit3, Lot 8. FL 01-01-02 . On March 20, 2001, the CDS (Community Development Board) reviewed this case, which included lengthy discussion and testimony from neighboring property owners. The vote to approve the application was 3:2. As all COB actIons require f~ur affirmative votes, the application was denied. , On April 17, 2001, the appl1cant requested the case bereconsideredt ' indicating the board's decision had been based on inaccurate information regarding the proposed Island' Estates NeOD (Neighborhood COlwersation Overlay District). ' Copies of. the related petition indicated no reference to s'etbacks, as Implied at the March 'meeting by neighboring property owners. mcd0501 , 1 05/1 5/01 , '. ,.. l j < . . ,~~ ':'" " ... :1+' ., . . " I. ' ~ ' ~ >. \' r"""\ , 'u~/ i~.) " " ' '/ " , Assistant Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani said Island Estates is the second City neighborhood, which has applied for NCOD consideration. She reviewed ' NCOD requirements and procedures. Approval of a NCOD is estimated to take at least six months. The City Commission is considering a requirement that a majority of the neighborhood approve all restrictions. Planner W. Ryan GIvens reviewed th~ request. The subject 0.22-acre site, on the west side of Midway Island, is south of Windward Passage. The applicant has razed the 2,295 square-foot sirigle~story residence and removed the pool and patio area, which had extended to within approximately 10 feet of the rear property line. A dock extends into the waterway. This project for a three-level, 7;381 square-foot house is within the Code's minimum structural setbacks. From the patio, flush with the main level, a step"down will lead to a pool deck, approximately 2.5 feet above grade. The pool deck will provide easy access to the dock. The seawall will be removed and rebuilt. Fencing must comply with Code and meet waterfront sight.visibility triangle standards. The applicant requests to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 10 feet to construct an elevated pool deck as part of a Residential Infill Project. As the proposed pool deck is elevated, staff has determined it should be considered as a structure within the 25-foot rear setback. Per FEMA (Federal Emergency , Management Agency) requirements, the main floor must be elevated 6.5 feet above gra"de. To minimize the drop from the main level patio, the applicant requests elevating the pool deck to 2.5 feet. An at-grado alternative would be less visually connected with the house and require a high staircase. The proposed pool de'ck will not interfere with waterfront sight visibility triangles. The side setback will be heavily landscaped and meet standards for the Waterfront sight visibility triangles. The pool will not be enclosed. Staff feels the project will not have a negative impact on adjacent properties. The ORC reviewed the request on February 15, 2001. Staff recommends approval with three conditions. Todd Pressman, representative, said the raised pool would be more attractive than the handrails and blank w'all necessary should the, pool be installed at grade. He said the request is less invasive ttlan a screen closure. He submitted . photographs, illustrating the abutting property's pool deck Is more intrusive than the one proposed. He said no resident, living within 500 feet of the subject property, objects to the request. He submitted letters of support. He said the request is less inte'nsive than setbacks on contiguous properties and submitted photographs of many Island Estates properties with more intensive setbacks. mcd0501 . ,2 05/15/01 " " , , M"~I.H.~':'--~';I'.;.,.t:.l';""''''';VHtt-~I.i''..'T;.''F(.;.l "j\!.T..>.:,;.:j:;! ~ . j. ;\ '. \, 'l. ': ; .t \ \ > ',: i. ','~.. '. :.,.1.,' < ,.., + :, .' .,' t ~ ~" . "\. ' ~ I l " .~ ~ In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said Code states structures attached to the ground must meet minimum setback requirements. Staff interpreted that restriction to mean any structure greater than one foot in height. In response to a question, she said residents could provide more terracing as long as no structure Is higher, than one foot. Concern was expressed staff had recommended approval when the structure exceeds staff's interpretation of the maximum allowable height. Ms. Tarapanl said staff's decision considered the location of the pool outside the visibility triangle. Seven residents spoke in support of the request. James Watt objected to COB's approval of this reconsideration due to mistakes related to fraud or misrepresentation, stating that was not the case. Assistant City Attorr)ey Leslie Dougall Sides said the board had granted the reconsideration and has no procedure to re'consider that decision. Mr. Watt said those who object to the reconsideration should have had an opportunity to refute the request. It was stated the board had approved the, reconsideration due to a mistake or confusion and that no fraud had been implied. ' Mr. Watt and two other residents opposed the request and supported the NCOD. ""'4) , ' ..,."...., Member Gildersleeve moved to approve the' flexible development request to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 1 0 feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Island Estates of Clearwater Unit ,3, Lot 8 with conditions: 1) pool dock to be limited to 2.5 feet in height with a minimum south side setback of 17.5 feet and' a minimum north side setback of 14.5 feet; 2) no portion of pool deck, landscaping, or future fencing to encroach into waterfront sight visibility triangle as defined by Code: and 3) any futuro request for screen enclosure to be approved by Community Development Board. The motion was duly seconded. Sympathy was expressed for the Civic Association's efforts to preserve the remaining green space on Island Estates. It was stated neighbors do not object to the request and that a significant number of Island Estates properties already feature more intensive setbacks. It was felt the proposed pool's height differs little from what is permitted. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed from 2:40 to 2:48 p.m. ITEM C - lEVEL THREE APPUCA TIONS Item #C1 - 1727 Nurserv Road: Bennie R. & Emilie J. Carter - Ownerl Applicant. Rcquest Annexation of 0.1 8 acres to the City of Clearwater with a Land Use Plan amendment to RL, Residential Low and rezoning to LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District at 1727 Nursery Road. ANX 01-03-08 Staff reported the applicant had withdrawn this request. I " , ''J mcd0501 3 05/1 blOl y' \"' ,\ '1-', , ';' ! .: >: j' ~ ;::) , :,' ".i ~ , ~ .; . " ~, , ::. : i '~ ~... ' " , Item #C2 - 2492 Belleair Road: Belleair Townhouse Partners. Inc. ~ Ownerl Aoolicant. Request annexation of 1.77 acres to the City with a Land Use Plan amendment to RU, Residential Urban, and rezoning to MDR, Medium Density Residential District at a portion of Section 19, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, M&B 43/09 and 43/10. ANX 01-03-07 Planner Lochen Wood reviewed the request. Belleair Townhouse Partners, , Inc. wishes to annex the 1.77-iJcre property to receive City sewer service. Pinellas County will provide water. Service is needed for a proposed 1 3-unit townhouse , development, which is consistent with the Residential Urban land use category and will be consistent with the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning category. One letter of opposition was received. , Tim Johnson, representative, said currently, there is uncertainty if Largo or Clearwater will provide sewer services. Ms. Tarapani said staff will review the issue with the engineers and make every effort to resolve this issue before the City' Commission considers the request. Membe'r Hooper moved to recommend approval of the request to annex 1.77 acres to the City with a land Use Plan amendment to RU, Residential Urban, and rezoning to MDR, Medium Density Residential District at a portion of Section 19, Township 29 South, Range 16 East, M&B 43/09 and 43/10. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Item #C3 - 1106 Druid Road South: Stephen B. Chapman - Owner 1 Applicant. Request Land Use Plan amendment from R/OG, Residential/Office General & INS, Institutional Plan Category to R/OG, Residential/Office General Category; and Rezoning from 0, Office & I, Institutional Districts to O. Office & LDR, Low Density Residential District at Portion of Lot 30" Btuff View and a Portion on Lot M, Harbor Oaks. 'lUZ 00-08-10 Ms. Wood presented the request. The property owner has requested this plan amendment and rezoning to develop the waterfront portion of the property as a residence, while maintaining the' street front office building. The 1.86-acre property has three platted parcels. Most of the property is zoned Office (0), while a small parcel on the south side is zoned Institutional (I). Under this Land Use Amendment and zoning Classification change the eastern portion of the property would maintain Office (0) zoning and office use, while allowing construction of a waterfront residence. A Residential/ Office General land use designation would allow both zoning categories on the same property. The amendments would allow removal of vacant office structures, and redesign of a parking lot to accommodate the office bulldin9 parking requirements for 1'106 Druid Road. The 31 ,000 square-foot parking lot will be removed. 'According to the applicant's site plan, the property can accommodate both uses via the Flexible Standard review process. Staff recommends approval. mcd050 1 4 05/15/01 ~ ~ .', Pl;,.": 1 :~: ~ '.~ .': ~ ,.".. I .~,.::: l. I I ,I . ~I' ~: ,:',. , I . . .~'. ..:.. I :: . t: ~ ..~".. ~ " ...1 ~ t. :",': .,'. ~ :':_~. ~..; .: I /'1 . ~ !. ~ ...1 ",,,.' , .', -.:..: '.1, .J :.,1 : ,,~ . ,;..:1 "..: ~. "1 d~.~., " T, ~ ,~, , "Hf.;/ .:..;;. " j. ' Member Gildersleeve moved to recommend approval of the requested Land Use Plan amendment from R/OG, Residential/Office General & INS, Institutional Plan , Category to R/OG, Residential/Office General Category; and Rezoning from 0, Office & I, Institutional Districts to 0, Office & LOR, Low Density Residential ,District at Portion of Lot 3D, Bluff View and a Portion on Lot M, Harbor Oaks. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM 0 - LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS Item #01 - 47 & 49 Bavmont Street: Michael G. Preston. TRE - Owner/Aoollcant. Request flexible'development approval to reduce the east front setback along , Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to two feet, reduce the south side setback from 10 feet to 1.33 feet, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from five, to zero spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project with Comprehensive Landscape Program at Clearwater Beach Park 1 sf Add Replat, Blk A, Lot 1 and 1/2 of yacant alley on West. FL 01-03~15 Mr. Givens present~d the request. The site, on the southwes.t corner of Poinsettia Avenue and Baymont Street, is east of Mandalay Avenue. This area has no defined architectural style and features a variety of land uses, including a parking lot, shopping center, and attached and detached dwellings. The plan, Beach by Design, has targeted this area for redevelopment and identified it as a Retail and Restaurant District, with retail between Mandalay and Poinsettia. A new parking garage, a key recommendation to improve area parking, has not been funded. Beach by Design proposes a pedestrian-oriented tourist destination with vibrant street Iif~ and attractive buildings with decreased setbacks. This site has three structures; 1) 1,202 square-toot restaurant, Original French'!, s Cate; 2) a 1,010 square-foot office/storage building serving the restaurant; and 3) a 1,010 square-foot retail store, "Off the Hook." The structures are in good condition but have no on-site parking. Patrons walk to the restaurant, or park, at public meters adjacent to the site, or use the 1 8~space shell parking lot across Poinsettia owned by this site's owner. The proposal includes a 258 square-foot addition to the south side of the ,retail shop for storage. The addition will match the building's design. The project 'will relocate a palm to the Poinsettia right-of-way and improve perimeter landscaping with tiers of flowe,ring shrubs. No changes are proposed for the restaurant or office/storage building. ' , In 1996, a duplex was converted into the subject retail store and required no additional parking under the previous code. Should the office/storage building be converted to a more ,intense use' or one that is separate and distinct from the restaurant, full compliance with the parking requirements of the Code will be required. mcd050 1 5 05/15/01 .'< .,.... ...... ".., ",'., ..,' t .' ~ . . \ '::,", ,,' ~ ," .~) , . " , :~, The, proposal requests reducing the east front setback along Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to two feet, so that the addition is flush with the structure. The property 'line tapers slightly to the west towards the' parcel's south side. Beach by Design recommends a 1 2-foot front setback from the structure to the edge of the roadway pavement. This proposal is consistent with those requirements, as the adjoining right-of-way is wide. The proposal also requests reducing the south side setback from 10 feet to 1.33 feet. 'Beach by Design recommends a pedestrian-oriented and pedestrian- friendly environment for the Retail and Restaurant District. To implement this goal, buildings shoul,d be setback sufficiently to maximize retail frontage along roadways and function similarly to traditional "Main Streets." To prevent negative impacts, a rain gutter on the south elevation will help prevent storm water spillage onto the adjacent property. ' On April 11, 2001, the DRC IDevelopment Review Committee} reviewed the application and supporting materials. Staff recommends approval with four , conditions. , Alternate Member Hibbard moved to approve the flexible development , request to reduce the east front setback along Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to two feet, reduce the south side setback from 10 feet to 1'.33 feet, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from five to zero spaces,as part of a Comprehensive Infill, Redevelopment Project. with Comprehensive Landscape Program at Clearwater Beach Park 1 st Add Replat, Blk A, Lot 1 and 1/2 of vacant alley on West with conditions: 1) rain gutters to be provided on south elevation;, 2) jf retail ' structure is further expanded, valuation of this proposal shall be added to value of future construction to determine if site should comply with Code parking standards; 3) finish of addition to match exterior of existing retail structure; and 4) should office/storage building in center of site be converted to a more ,intense use or one that is separa~e and distinct from the Original Frenchy's Cate, full compliance with parking Code will be required. The motion 'was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Item #02 - 703 Franklin Street: Ewart HoldinQs. Inc./CHW dba Club More - Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to permit indoor , entertainment as an accessory use to an existing nightclub IClub More) at Magnolia Park, Blk 11, part of Lots ~,3,8 and 9. FL 01-03-16 , Mr. Givens reviewed the request. The 0.43-acre site, on the south side of ,Franklin Street, is east of East Avenue in an area featuring an office building, a vacant warehouse, an unpaved City parking lot, and' Police Department headquarters. The area has great redevelopment potential as beach traffic will be rerouted to Court Street when construction of the new Memorial Causeway bridge is completed. " mcd050 1 6 05/1,5/01 ,............."...............;p".,.a".~ ~,.,'>',..~.: ""'" l.iL, , . ~ : '. ~ .,1'. I. ~ f '. , l 'I' , .' <'. , .... , "1 ' ~ .... " J.'.'; . .', ,> ~ "v..", :"',.:..t) The downtown area is a mixed-use district with several nightclub and indoor entertainment establishments. Redevelopment initiatives support Increasing entertainment-based establishments to attract downtown activity. The Downtown Redevelopment Plan identifies a commercial/office/residential future land use for the subject block. The Plan's Amenity'Goal recommends new entertainment uses. The ,draft Downtown C/earwBter, Our Downtown Plan focuses on Cleveland Street. , Club More, in operation for more than two years, has an agreement to use the 485-space municipal parking garage at Pierce Street and 30-space Municipal Services Building parking lot: The lots are approximately 140 feet from the business. While many patrons use the vacant lot to the north, that site is not improved and does not provide legal parking. The nightclub operates after 5:00 p.m. when most downtown offices are closed ~nd parking is available. The building's maximum capacity is 700 occupants. This proposal would add an amateur boxing event as a~ditlonal entertainment. Code classifies boxing events as indoor entertainment, separate from nightclUb uses. The applicant has submitted this Flexible Development application for an indoor entertainment use. Staff recommends the use be an accessory to the nightclub, as boxing events will entertain bar patrons and not function independently. Beginning in February 2001, boxing events were held on this site until the City notified the owner In March 2001 that a Level Two approval is necessary. . The owners will restrict the event to nonprofessionals. An industry-standard ring, in the center of the nightclub seating area, will be used only on Mpnday evenings until 2:00 a.m. Participants will compete in weight categories and wear protective equipment, including padded headgear and a mouthpiece. Boxing gloves, twice as large as professional leagues use, have additional padding and will mitigate injuries. A professional referee will oversee the event, judge If the event is safe to continue, and' confirm compliance with restrictions on participant alcohol consumption prior to the event. Participants and event staff also are required be fully clothed. Club owners will require participants to sign liability waivers. , Staff supports the request pursuant to several satety' and legal conditions. The Police Department recommended that the club emplOY at least four Inside security guards for crowd control. The Fire Department suggested a stand-by EMS (emergency medical service) be provided for quick response to a serious injury. Legal and Code Enforcement staff recommend: 1) provide five feet of clear space between the ring and spectators; 2} prohibit minors from entering the building during boxing events; 3) limit fighting events to boxing; 4) prohibit kick boxlng,"street fighting, ii and other hand-to- hand combat or martial arts competition: 5) prohibit alteration of the ring; 6) require proper disposal of biohazard waste; 7) require proper licensing by the City for all who are affiliated with boxing events; and 8) boxing events to conclude by 2:00 a.m. On April 11, 2001, the DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials. Staff recommends approval with 13 conditions. . Concern was expressed it would be difficult for the referee to verify that contestants do not drink alcoholic beverages prior to the event. It was felt language y . limiting types of participant clothing needs to be clarified. Ms. Dougall-Sides said staff mcd0501 05/15/01 7 ~' " " ...."....- ! ) .,,"'..... (;) .....,~;.~,:;i ,,' .., ,: >, recommends participants dress in boxing attire, common In the industry. Development Servic;:es Manager Bob Hall said the City is most concerned with health and safety issues, but also doe~ not want the endeavor to evolve into an adult use. Ms. Dougall- Sides said the public nudity ordinance would apply. Concern was expressed the City not impose so many regulations that the business cannot operate. Mr. Givens was not aware any violations had occurred previously. Ted Henderson, owner, stated fighters will sign up for bouts by 9:30 p.m. and ch~ck with the referee before entering the ring. He said impaired participants will be prohibited from entering the ring, it was stated the Fire Department is nearby. In response to a question, Mr. Hendrikson said the matches are for those with no experience. He said fights are stopped if fighter appear to be experienced. Bouts, be limited to one nig~t per week, will provide entertainment, not sport. tn response to a, quest,ion, Mr. Givens said as a principal use, ,this activity would have added parking requirements. , Member Hooper moved to approve the flexible development request to permit . indoor entertainment as an accessory use to an existing nightclub (Club More) at Magnol'ia Park, Blk 11, part of Lots 2/3/8 and 9 with conditions: 1 l' permitted accessory use to be limited exclusively to amateur boxing; 2) other uses/ including but not limited to; kick boxing, "street fighting, "and any 'other hand~to-hand combat or other martial arts competition, mud wrestling, food fights, etc., to be prohibited; 3) event to be limited to one night per week and not to be held in conjunction with another entertail1ment event; 4) boxing event to be limited to nightclub hours of operation, between 5:00 p.m~ and 2:00 a:m.; 5) all boxing participants, including staff, to be required to wear protective equipment including headgear and a mouthpiece; 6) all City ordinances, including adult use and public nudity regulations, be met; 7) no persons to be permitted to compete in boxing event after consuming alcohol within 1 2 hours before event; 8) ring to be designed as traditional boxing ring ,and not to be altered for any other type of event; 9) professional boxers to be prohibited from competition; 10) a minimum of five feet to be provided between ring and spectators; 11) biohazard waste to be properly contained on site and disposed of to satisfaction of Solid Waste Department and Pinel1as County Health Department; 12) minors to be prohibited from building during boxing events; 13) all persons affiliated with amateur boxing event, including promoter, to be, properly licensed by the City prior to the next event; and 14) , no additional signage to be permitted on building exterior other than what is permitted , by Code. Discussion ,ensued regarding language to ensure participants wear appropriate boxing attire. The motion was duly seconded. Members Glldersleeve, Mazur, Moran, Hooper, and 'Chair Figurski voted "Aye"; Alternate Member Hibbard voted "Nay." Motion carried. ITEM E- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES , Member Moran moved to approve the minutes of regular meeting of April 17, 2001; as corrected by staff. 'The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. mcd0501 8 05/15/01 ., i',T . '~~'...+", ''- , . \. ,l>~ I' .' ,. ,. " L..~ , !j',". " ," ,.,' ; 'l' I ~ , ,.' <,' ,I., j, < '! " \t, . '. ... \, ~ . ~"ti ~:i.g..;" '.uJ .. I., L' . i~\~~r;i';~ ':.: < ITEM F - DIRECTORS ITEMS Meetlna Start Time ' . , The Chair stated, beginning on June 19, 2001, COB meetings will start at 2:00 p.m. As non-contested Items will be confirmed, first, by one motion as part of a Consent Agenda, anyone with objections must be prepared to bring them to the board's attention by the beginning of the meeting. Information regarding this change of procedure will be included in related advertisements. Amendments to COB Rules and Procedures Copies were distributed to the board. Ms. Tarpani reviewed changes related to the addition of an alternate member, who will participate in board discussions and vote . when another member is absent or recused. Also, a Consent Agenda will be added, beginning in June, for items that have received no objections nor board member inquiries. Continued items must be renoticed. , Member Hooper moved to approve presented amendments to CDS Rules and Procedures. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. It was requested'staff develop language to allow opposition to an item's reconsideration to be presented to the board when the issue is discussed. The meeting recessed from 3:27 to 3:37. p.m. Downtown Clearwater: Our Downtown Presentation Planning Director 'presented the Downtown Clearwater: Our Downtown plan, developed by Charlie Siemon, of Siemon & Larsen. The plan has been presented to the City Commission, Downtown Development Board, and Main Street Committees, ,and to citizens throughout the City. Some changes are due to the redirection of traffic off Cleveland to Court and Chestnut streets when the new Memorial Causeway Bridge is complete. At the City's request, FOOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has recommended moving Alternate US 19 so that it extends north on Missouri Avenue. west on Court Street, and north on Myrtle Street until It reconnects with Ft. Harrison. He expected the change wlll occur within the next year. The City wlll insist Ft. Harrison is repaired before accepting jurisdIction over it. Changes to the traffic patterns will provide the City an opportunity to install streetscape improvements, including medians with large and , accent trees, street furniture, water features, and improved crosswalks. The plan recommends developing the Station Square parking lot with retail and a 247-space parking garage. For Coachman Park, an amphitheater will be installed and parking will be replaced with grass. The Drew Street wat~rfront will be redeveloped as a waterfront promenade. Osceola Park will be developed between the new main library, at the corner of Osceola and Drew, and Stein Mart. A transition at the end of Cleveland Street will connect with the waterfront. Construction is estimated to cost $5.5-million. Mr. Ston:::. hoped the Harborview Center will be self supporting within six years.. The , , , mcd0501 9 05/1 5/01 '. ,.1.':'. ~.~v '.:.1..:.'.. ~~'...:.... ,~.'.t~'I.'.~....l"' ',". '/"",.,'~""'. .,.~" .,~~:,..:',:~,.:I,L..::f';~', ..':'~:'~!:/,.:.t,::....,.:'L~;~',~'~tr':,..:~. \.\:,';".' II' " , , ~ ' . , ' " "~~~ ,,. ..~ . ,,~(1 Members welcomed Alternate Member Hibbard to board and wished him a happy birthday. ,,'~ . . building 'covers a significant portlol1"of the City's waterfront. He expected the City Commission will approve the plan this summer. Mr. Stone reviewed proposals for Ft. Harrison and tho downtown periphery. In response to a question, he said St. Pet,ersburg h,as worked on Its downtown redevelopment since 1981. ,In response to a question, Mr. Stone said FOOT prefers to retain jurisdiction of Cleveland Street while the bridge 15 under construction. Discussion ensued regarding development opportunities. It was stated residents of Countryside have all needed services nearby 'and do not venture downtown. Concern was expressed large segments of the population do not feel connected to the 'downtown and are unaware of its importance to the City's tax rolls. Beach By Design - Re. Density pool of 600 additional hotel rooms in key locations. Concern was expressed the PPC (Plnellas Planning Council) Executive Director opposed the beach plan to create a density pool of 600 additional hotel rooms for key ~each locations. , It was stated this change is needed to improve the beach, which. is an international destination. . Member Gildersleeve moved that the COB. reaffirms its support of the City's' Beach By Design plan, including .the 600 hotel room density pool. The motion was duly . seconded and carried unanimously. It was requested'staff identify the maximum height for rear structure, such as a swimming pool, allowed by Code before it is subject to setback requirements; It was requested staff provide examples of FEMA elevation requirements for discussion. In response 'to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the height of antennae on top of buildings Is limited to 20,feet and must be'screened. ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m. .. " , Attest: . ,'lAo/l'cLb- ~Cr~ .soar.d Reporter ' (J mcd0601 10 , 05/16/01 . , , ::ItF";,~."il't'i-';4'~'~":~\~h;\:,-:":::' ~.;,~j~~'\'I~I:.:~l; ':"~l";..r~\,"~'I'l:I.i"'l"+j~\~ ;, .....l"...I~;; .:, I,.,,' ~~": ,~..':.<Ha.'.:;'.,<'.., "'" ." .d"\~I.. .~, 'II'~" ~~~r,:,... ;::!} "~,,, ," " r "'.} .J~,'~..\~t,.l,t1lo,i",f",.l;\;t;'{'.l,':;.~.,;'l~~~.(':, ~";..'+II/I,~iT~>)~:~:,\~'t!,!t~~:.:{"?.I:.~i.tJt~;:-~~"I.i;~~,.[.,!'r;~t~ '~~'\'I~O~~'", <,\."~';.:.:.t..'~.~'..l..,\:.'.<\/I'l~,t.~,'~:",) ."