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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARW A TEA
October 25, 2001
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Present:
Carlen A. Petersen
David Gildersleeve
Edward Mazur, Jr.
Shirley Moran
Ed Hooper
Alex Pliska
Frank Hibb~rd
Vice Chair
Board Mem ber
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Board Member (Non-voting)
Absent:
Gerald Figurski
Chair
Also Present: Cyndi Tarapani
Usa L. Fierce
Gina Clayton
Richard Kephart
Mark Parry
. Brenda Moses
Planning Director
Assistant Planning Director.
'Long Range Planning Manager.
Senior Planner
Planner
Board Reporter
The Vice~Chair called the meeting to order at i 2:41 p.m. at the Municipal
Services Building. '
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order. '
, Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani introduced Senior Planner Rich Kephart,
who will assist the Planning Department with zoning code updates. She said Chair
Figurski would not be present at this meeting due to a death in his family. She
distributed information regarding donations to be sent to UPARC in his mother's
name.
Ms. Tarapani said the purpose of today's meeting is to brainstorm regarding
any concerns, issues, trends, etc. the COB felt would be appropriate to discuss.
She said staff expects to move quickly through the code amendment process. , The'
process has been reviewed with the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and
the Governm~nt Affairs Committee, and a meeting is scheduled with the Coalition
of Homeowners.
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In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said concern has been expressed
regarding the height of signs relat~d to construction plans for an overpass at Drew
. Street: Staff is working with local area ,businesses ,in that area to search for a
solution. Concern also was expressed regarding the size of signs. She said. the
. smaller stand-alone signs are starting to make a difference in the clutter. An open
discussion session was held with the Mainstreet Committee regarding the
downtown plan and having separate districts downtown with regard to signage
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height In different sectors of downtown. Staff is considering how to address signs
required for regional malls and movie theatre signs that are constantly' changing.
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It was suggested there are flexible standard cases that staff could review
rather than bringing them before the COB. It was felt that the CDS only needs to
review cases with regarding to height, density, and use, not landscaping, sidewalks,
pathways, etc. It was remarked that surface level encroachments should not be a
CDS matter.
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One CDS member remarked that he has heard concern at public meetings
about the height and bulk of the Marriott Seashell Resort project and that staff has
stretched the entire process to accommodate the project. He said there is concern
the Code now allows a great deal of flexibility and will create a product that when .
aggregated throughout the entire area, may not be what the City wants in terms of
bulk and height. He said the zero setback and the massiveness of the project
creates a canyon effect; Ms. Tarapani said staff will review other cities' codes
regarding volume' measure and setbacks. She said projects also must comply with
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Authority) requirements. It was remarked
that a minority of residents has expressed .concerns regarding beach development
and the need for more open/green space in the tourist/beach areas.
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Long Range Planning Manager Gina Clayton said residents' major concern at
last night's Island Estates NCOD (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District)
I1:'seting was the bulk, of development' and the proximity of houses to rear and side
. lot lines as they relate to obstruction of views and the affect on the character of the
neighborhood. There also were questions regarding parking and variances and the
Dolphin Point development issue. It was remarked there is nothing in the Code that
provid~s an incentive for'view or access corridors. It was remarked there is a
psychological effect on a person who cannot see beyond a 15-story building due to
its mass versus a.2-story building.
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In response to a question, Assistant Planning Director Lisa Fierce said the
newspaper agencies are in the process of changing out their newspaper boxes to
the ones newly approved. Ms. Tarapani said the St. Petersburg Times should be
complimented for their efforts in working with other entities to consolidate and
improve the containers.
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Discussion ensued regarding variable message signs. Ms. Tarapani said the
signs can change every 6 hours unless otherwise approved by the City Manager.
The objective is to avoid signs changing so frequently that they could create a
'distraction to passersby. It was remarked that the City uses traiJerpmounted signs
that distract passersby and government and the City Manager should not allow
themselves deviations from the general public. It was remarked that the
government has a right to and should make every effort to reach out to every
citizen. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the 6.hour change is intended
to allow for changes between the morning and evening rush hour traffic. She 'said
it would be difficult to enforce a smaller timeframe. In response to a question, Ms.
~ Clayton said building signs would not be permitted if freestanding signs are allowed.
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In response to a question, Ms.' Fierce said staff has had discussions
regarding the character of. signs in specific corridors in the City. It was remarked
.that the County is addressing requiring common address signs on US19 to make
them easier to read. It was felt that some addresses on US 19 are placed on poles.
There is no consistency as to where to locate them. Ms. Fierce said staff has
ongoing conversations with Code, Enforcement regarding signage.
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Discussion ensued regarding multi.frontal parcels, fences in 'street rights-of-
way, and tall fences in front yards. The Code states no tall fences are permitted in
front yards and there is no built-in flexibility. It was remarked there are fences in
front yards that are not in the setback but that still create a visual impact.
In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said staff would provide information
to the COB regarding telecommunications towers. Staff is making a presentation to '
the Commission at Monday's Work Session. She said it is important to ensure the
technology is available and that all providers have access to that technology. Staff
reviewed 15 other cities' policies regarding telecommunications towers. Staff is
meeting with 5 - 6 providers in the area tomorrow to get their input regarding
technology: It was suggested there should be an automatic requirement in the
telecommunications tower ordinance that requires the Commission to periodically
review the ordinance in order to keep up with changing technological requirements.
Ms. Tarapani said the Planning Department reviews the zoning code annually.
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In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said multi-use docks over 500 square
feet would come before the COB. '
,In response to a question, Ms. Fierce said she met with a representative
from the lee House. The COB approved the Ice House's site plan in March 2001,'
and the owner is still unsure what he will do with the site. He is only required to
comply with code Issues. He does not have to follow through with the requested
and approved items.
In response to' a question, Ms. Tarapani said staff is comfortable with the
landscaping at the mini storage facility in downtown behfnd Walgreens~ She said
the building also is acceptable, but staff is unhappy with the signage.
Discussion ensued regarding the quality of materials prepared and distributed
to 'the COB by staff. It was felt the deeds and application forms were unnecessary
and the maps could be streamlined.
In response to a question, Ms. Clayton said staff is working with the Utilities
Department regarding potential residents that are not paying sewer bills. The
ordinance only perm'its back charges for one year's fees.
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Ms. Clayton said staff continues to attempt to resolve the stormwater issues
for ann~xation cases and whether the City or Coun~y should take re~ponsibility of
ditches' annexed.
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In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said tho COB agenda mailed to
members differs from the final agenda distributed at meetings because it Is mailed
10 days prior to the meeting and consent agenda items are not always finalized at
that time: Staff was complimented for the quality of their staff reports.
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In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the citizen who disputed 2
annexation cases unrelated to her case was not technically allowl'::d to have them
pulled from the Consent Agenda. She had expressed objections throughout the
entire annexation process, but had forgotten she had originally signed the
Agreement to Annex. Although she was present at the public meeting, she '
objected to the 2 cases to be presented because she claimed she had not received
notice of the hearin'g. Staff continues to look at commercial industrial sites and
A T As (Agreements to Annex), as well as incentive programs or improving existing
programs to find other approaches to annexations. Ms. Tarapani said she feels the
City will experience long term benefits from the annexations.
Staff reviewed the site plan application process, providing specific examples
of previous cases. Mr. Parry said staff encourages applicants and their ,
representatives to contact local area homeowner associations when submitting
applications. In response to a question, Ms. Fierce said staff cannot deny a use'
because there are other uses in an area. Staff can determine if a project is in
harmony with the surrounding neighborhood.
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In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said she does not anticipate any
issues arising from the new Publix store being constructed on the former Dimmitt
(S. Fort Harrison Avenuel property.
Ms. Fierce said the Engineering Department has requested the Planning
Department share a' proposal with the COB regarding the guideway from the beach
to the downtown. Consensus was to review the proposal at a future meeting.
. Holiday Luncheon
. Discussion ensued regarding the holiday luncheon and meeting on December
, 1, 2001. Consensus was to schedule lunch at 12:00 p.m. at the Harborview
Center and hold the meeting at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. Everyone will pay for his or
her own lunch.
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Last year, the COB donated gifts and canned goods to the Officer Friendly
Program. It was remarked the Food Pantry and other local charitable organizations
also need help. . The Salvation Army accepts both food and gift donations and Is
one of the partnering agencies with CHIP and the United Way. It was felt the'CDB
donations should be donated to a local Clearwater agency. Discussion ensued
regarding Everybody's Tabernacle. Consensus was to bring both canned goods and
a gift for donationto Everybody's Tabernacle. Member Moran will contact Barbara
Green of Everybody's Tabernacle to ensure the gifts are to be donated unwrapped.
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