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ACTION AGENDA - CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Monday. May 12. 2003 - 1 :05 P.M. - Commission Chambers
ITEM #2 - Aporoval of Minutes - 4/28/03
ACTION: Minutes approved as amended to add to page 11 paragraph 2, uConcern was
expressed over the omission of public transportation facilities from the plan."
ITEM #3 - Authorize issuance of a ReQuest for Proposals and Qualifications (RFP/Q) for the
redevelooment of the Station Square ParkinQ Lot Site on Clevel~nd Street 'as an
office/retail/residential infill development
ACTION: Approved.
ITEM #4 - Executive Director (Assistant City Manager) Verbal Reports
ACTION: Executive Director announced tour of West Palm Beach redevelopment efforts
with DDB scheduled for 5/22/03 & reviewed landscaping efforts at Downtown P~st Office.
ITEM #5 - Other Business - None. . ,
ITEM #6 - Adiournment:1 :33 p.m.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 12, 2003
Present: Brian J. Aungst
Whitney Gray
Hoyt P. Hamilton
William C. Jonson
Frank Hibbard
Glen Warren
Mary Rogero
Chair/eRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
CRA Trustee
eRA Trustee
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Also present: William B. Horne II
Garry Brumback
Ralph Stone
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Patricia O. Sullivan
City Manager
Assistant' City Manager
CRA Executive Director/Asst. City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporte'r
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1 :05 p.m. at City Hall.
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To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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ITEM #2 - Appraval .of Minutes
In reference to Page 11, Paragraph 2, Trustee Jonson requested a sentence be
added to read, "Concern was expressed over the .omission of public transportatien
facilities frem the plan."
Trustee Jansen moved ta approve the minutes .of the regular meeting .of April 28,.
2003, as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
ITEM #3 - Authorize issuance of a Request for Prapasalsand Qualifications (RFP/Q) far
the redevelopment of the Statian Square Parkina Lot Site an Cleveland Street as an
.office/retail/residential infill develapment '
The pUrPase .of the RFP/Q (Request for Prapasals and Qualifications) is to select
a qualified develaper/development team to redevelap the Statian Square Parking Lot site
as a mixed-use infill development. The CRA (Community Redevelapment Agency) is
making the site available far redevelapment as a catalyst for new urban housing and
professional office use in the Downtown core. The eRA awns the 35.968+/- square-foot
site, which currently is used as a public parking surface lot.
,The majar components of the RFP/Q require the mixed-use development to
feature four key land use components: 1) on-site parking structure including public
parking; 2) 50,000 square-feet of .office space; 3) 5,000 square-feet of ground flaor retail;
and 4) condominiums.
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The Developer will purchase the site from the eRA. The appraised value is
approximately $720,000 ($20 square-foot). As a catalyst for redevelopment. the CRA
will consider purchasing parking spaces in the development for public use. The proposal
deadline is June 13, 2003, with a selection made by June 27, 2003.
Selection of the development candidate will be based on equal weighted criteria:
1) Development qualifications; 2) Financial capability of development team; 3) Economic
benefit to City; and 4) Merits of conceptual development plan. The conceptual
development program proposed for the site will need to address height. scale, square
footage of specific land uses, proposed architectural style and material types, site and
building orientation, and pedestrian scale at Cleveland Street, building setback design
concept from Cleveland Street, and project relationship to adjoining Station Square Park.
The selected developer will enter into a Development Agreement with the eRA, outlining
the purchase and disposition of the site, the design parameters agreed to by the CRA
and the City, any incentives, and terms and conditions related to public parking.
Economic Development & HOllsing Director Reg Owens said the City has been
approached by individuals interested in redeveloping this site. He reported the RFP/Q
will be advertised in several newspapers and distributed via direct mail. The plan would
gain 26 parking spaces. He indicated the AmSouth building at the corner of Osceola
and Cleveland Street had been sold for approximately $65/square-foot. The Mooko
building at the corner of North Ft. Harrison and Cleveland Street is on the market for
$1.2-million. '
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As proposed, the project would feature a 12-story building, stepped back from
Cleveland Street. Adjacent buildings are 15-stories high. He said the site is an efficient
location for parking. Postal employees do not park 'on this site. In response to a
question, Mr. Owens said the CRA has adequate funds in its budget to purchase parking
spaces from the planned development. The project has been identified as the key
redevelopment parcel in the Downtown. In response to a question, the City Attorney
said the statute related to the eRA RFP/Q requires responses to be submitted within 30'
days of advertisement. It was suggested historic fayades be incorporated.
In response to a question, the City Attorney sard the CRA's purchase of parking
spaces is subject to negotiation. eRA Executive Director Ralph Stone said the intent is
to retain and/or increase the number of public parking spaces. Mr. Owens estimated the
proposed development's TIF (Tax Increment Financing) would equal several thousand
dollars annually.
Ex-Officio Glen Warren said a mixed-use development is ideal for the site. He
, was excited that the plan includes Downtown residential units. Ex-Officio Mary Rogero
recommended the City be careful when choosing a developer
Trustee Gray moved to authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals and
Qualifications (RFP/Q) for the redevelopment of the Station Square Parking Lot Site on
Cleveland Street as an officelretaillresidential infill development, and that the a'ppropriate
officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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ITEM #4 .. Executive Director (Assistant City Manager) Verbal Reports'
Mr. Stone reported a full~day visit to view redevelopment efforts in West Palm
Beach is scheduled for May 22,2003. .
Mr. Stone recognized volunteers who improved the landscaping at the Post
Office. The combined efforts of the Garden Club, Beautification Committee, and
, Malnstreet Program were responsible for the improvements.
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ITEM #5 '.. Other Business
Trustee Jonson said at a recent meeting in Washington, D.C., Robert Melnick,
from the University of Oregon, had stated that landscapes should be scenic and .
meaningful.
ITEM #6 .. Adiournment
'. Chair
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The ~eeting adjourned at 1 :32 p.m.
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