FLD2008-12034 - 20 Kendall St - AmbianceFLD2008-12034
20 KENDALL ST
AMBIANCE
PLANNER OF RECORD: S_K
ATLAS # 258A
ZONING: T
LAND USE: RFH
RECEIVED: 12/01/2008
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STAFF REPORT:
DRC
CDB:
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CDB Meeting Date: June 16, 2009
Case Numbers: FLD2008-12034 (Related to DVA2008-00003)
Agenda Item: D.1. (Related to E.1.)
Owner/Applicant: Panorama on Clearwater Beach, LLC and Evangeline P. Samarkos, as
Trustee of the Evangeline P. Samarkos Revocable Trust UAD 3/27/06,
Michael A. Samarkos, Victoria Harkey 106 Midway Island, Clearwater
Beach, FL 33767-2313
Representative: Ed Hooper, Consus Group, LLC
Address: 20 Kendall Street
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REQUEST: (1) Flexible Development approval to permit an 88-room overnight
accommodation use in the Tourist (T) District with a reduction to
lot width along Kendall Street from 150 feet to 100 feet (south
side), a reduction to the front (south) setback from 15 feet to 10.8
feet (to proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed sidewalk), a
reduction to the front (north) setback from 15 feet to 10 feet (to
proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a
reduction to the side (west) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to
proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a
reduction to the side (east) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to
proposed building), a reduction to the rear (south) setback from 20
feet to five feet (to proposed building), and an increase to the
building height from 35 feet to 72 feet (to top of roof deck) and
86.5 feet (to elevator equipment), under the provisions of
Community Development Code (CDC) Section 2-803.I, and
approval of a two-year development order; and (2) Increase of the
permitted density by the allocation of 58 overnight accommodation
units from the Hotel Density Reserve created pursuant to Beach by
Design.
CURRENT ZONING: Tourist (T) District
CURRENT FUTURE
LAND USE CATEGORY: Resort Facilities High (RFH)
BEACH BY DESIGN
CHARACTER
DISTRICT:Old Florida
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PROPERTY USE: Current Use:Detached dwelling and vacant land
Proposed Use: Overnight accommodation use of a total of 88
rooms (150 rooms/acre on total site, including the
allocation of 58 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve) and approximately 1,482 square feet
(1.07 FAR on total site) of amenities accessory to
the hotel at a height of 72 feet (to roof deck) and
86.5 feet (to elevator equipment).
EXISTING North: Tourist (T) District & Open Space /Recreation (OS/R)
SURROUNDING District
ZONING AND USES: City parking lot and Attached Dwellings
South: Tourist (T) District
Overnight accommodations and Automobile
service
East: Tourist (T) District
Restaurant, Retail sales & services & Attached
Dwellings
West: Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District
City parking lot
ANALYSIS:
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 0.60 acres is located between the south side of Avalon Street and the north side of Kendall
Street approximately 150 feet west of Mandalay Avenue. The site is comprised of eight parcels.
The eastern parcel on the north side of Kendall Street currently is developed with a detached
dwelling with the remaining seven parcels being vacant. On April 19, 2005 the Community
Development Board approved Ambiance on White Sands (FLD2005-01007), a 15-unit
condominium project to be constructed on seven of the eight subject parcels with setback
reductions and a height increase. Due to changes in the real estate market following the approval,
the proposed project was not marketable and the development approvals expired.
To the west on the Gulf of Mexico a City surface parking lot exists. The Sand Dollar Vacation
rentals and another City surface parking lot are located to the north of subject property. A
restaurant, office and retail use with dwellings above exists to the east of the subject site. The
Palm Pavilion Inn and a metal storage building are located to the south of the subject property.
All prior uses on this property have been demolished except for the detached dwelling on the
newly acquired parcel.
Development Proposal:
The proposal is to construct an 88-unit overnight accommodation use at a density of 150
units/acre, which includes the allocation of 58 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach
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by Design. This is the second hotel to be placed on the Community Development Board agenda
since the amendment of Beach by Design in July 2008 creating the Hotel Density Reserve as a
means to encourage the construction of new mid-size, mid-priced hotels on the beach in response
to the loss of hotel rooms since 2002. Also on this CDB agenda is a companion Development
Agreement (DVA2009-00003) that must be approved by City Council, which provides for the
allocation of the 58 units from the Hotel Density Reserve. This Development Agreement
provides for mandatory evacuation/closure of the hotel in the event of the posting of a hurricane
watch including Clearwater Beach by the National Hurricane Center, which also complies with
Beach by Design criteria. This proposal complies with the Beach by Design criteria to access all
rooms through a lobby and internal corridors.
The hotel is proposed on a 0.60-acre parcel located between Avalon Street and Kendall Street in
the Beach by Design “Old Florida” Character District. The hotel is proposed at a height of 72
feet from the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to the roof deck. The first three levels of the hotel will
provide a total of 94 valet only parking spaces, with driveway access on Kendall Street. There is
an entry lobby on the ground floor providing access to the elevators. The main lobby and
registration desk is located on the fourth floor, along with the respective hotel offices and hotel
pool. The fourth floor also provides amenities for the hotel guests of approximately 1,482 total
square feet (meeting room, exercise room and lounge/bar) and eight hotel rooms. The fifth floor
provides 25 hotel rooms. Floors 6 – 8 provide both hotel rooms and fractional share units. The
sixth floor provides 15 hotel rooms and four fractional share units, and the seventh and eighth
floors provide 13 hotel rooms and five fractional share units each.
All parking garage levels will be screened with decorative black perforated metal panels.
Balconies are provided for 44 guest rooms with the balance not having balconies. The main
exterior colors of the building are a light blue (CL 2251W) and a light beige (CLW 1027W).
Discussions have taken place regarding alternate paint colors, should alternates be chosen the
colors will be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department during the building permit
process. Spanish tile roofs are proposed above the balconies on the eighth floor guest rooms
along with the elevator equipment room roof. Other architectural features include copper cap
flashing, EIFS moulding and “eyebrows”, aluminum railings and impact rated spandrel glass.
The building is proposed to be set back 10.8 feet on Kendall Street and 10 feet on Avalon Street.
Setbacks of five feet to the building are proposed on the west, east and south (side) property
lines. The proposal also includes a 10 foot wide offset, five feet deep on both the north and west
façade to break up each of those planes of the building as required by the Beach by Design
guidelines. Both the north and south building facades, which front on streets, step back 15 feet at
35 feet above base flood elevation as required by the Beach by Design guidelines. This results in
floors 6 – 8 being set back 25 feet on the north and 25.8 feet on the south. The building is
proposed to be 72 feet above base flood elevation with the elevator enclosure, 86.5 feet above base
flood elevation.
The applicant is requesting a two-year development order due to market conditions. Community
Development Code (CDC) Section 4-407 specifies that an application for a building permit must
be submitted within one year of the date the CDB approves the project, unless otherwise
specified under this approval.
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Density: Pursuant to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and CDC Section 2-801.1, the
maximum density for properties with a designation of Resort Facilities High is 50 overnight
accommodation units per acre. Based on the 0.60 overall acres zoned Tourist District, a
maximum of 30 overnight accommodation units are permissible under current regulations. The
proposal also requests 58 hotel rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve, adopted as an amendment
to Beach by Design under Ordinance 7925-08. The overall density for this project is 150
overnight accommodation units/rooms per acre, which meets the maximum established in Beach
by Design for projects that have acquired units from the Hotel Density Reserve.
Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR): Pursuant to CDC Section 2-801.1, the maximum allowable
I.S.R. is 0.95. The overall proposed I.S.R. is 0.83, which is consistent with the Code provisions.
Minimum Lot Area and Width: Pursuant to CDC Table 2-803, the minimum lot area for
overnight accommodations can range between 10,000 – 20,000 square feet. The overall existing
site is 26,076 square feet of lot area. Pursuant to the same Table, the minimum lot width for
overnight accommodations can range between 100 – 150 feet. For the northern portion of the
site, the lot width along Avalon Street is approximately 200 feet and along Kendall Street the lot
width is 100 feet. The lot width reduction on Kendall Street does not produce a building that is
out of scale with existing buildings in the immediate vicinity. The existing two-story six unit
motel to the southeast is approximately two feet from the west property line and 3.8 feet from the
north property line. The existing building to the east appears to have 100 percent building
coverage. The proposal is consistent with these Code provisions.
Minimum Setbacks: Pursuant to CDC Table 2-803, the minimum front setback for overnight
accommodations can range between 0 – 15 feet, the minimum rear setback can range between 0
– 20 feet and the minimum side setback can range between 0 – 10 feet. In addition, Section
II.A.2.and 4 Beach by Design “Old Florida”, requires a front setback of 15 feet and rear/side
setbacks of 10 feet. The above referenced sections of Beach by Design also allow a maximum
setback reduction of five feet if the decreased setback results in an improved site plan,
landscaping areas in excess of the minimum required and/or improved design and appearance
and a minimum five foot unobstructed access is provided along the entire side setback to ensure
that unimpaired access to mechanical features of the building is maintained. The proposal
includes a reduction to the front (south) setback from 15 feet to 10.8 feet (to proposed building)
and zero feet (to proposed sidewalk), a reduction to the front (north) setback from 15 feet to 10
feet (to proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a reduction to the side (west)
setback from 10 feet to five feet (to proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a
reduction to the side (east) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to proposed building) and a
reduction to the rear (south) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to proposed building).
With regard to the proposed development, the building will be set back 10.8 feet and 10 feet
from the Kendall Street property line and Avalon Street property line respectively. While the
Community Development Code does not require perimeter landscape buffers in the Tourist (T)
District, Section II.A.6 Beach by Design “Old Florida” requires a 10 foot landscape buffer along
the street frontage of all properties. The Kendall Street frontage will have a 10.8 foot landscape
buffer and the Avalon Street frontage will have a 10 foot landscape buffer meeting code
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requirements. The building will be set back five feet from all side and rear property lines. All
side and rear setbacks have been generously landscaped thereby providing areas in excess of the
minimum required. The side (east) setback will also have the required five feet of unobstructed
access to mechanical features.
The west side is adjacent to a City parking lot on the Gulf of Mexico and set back five feet from
the property line. The east side (northern most) is adjacent to a two story development consisting
of a restaurant, office, retail and attached dwellings and is set back five feet from the property
line. It is noted that the adjacent two story development on the east is at a zero setback. The east
side (southern most) is adjacent to a two story motel and is set back five feet from the property
line. Finally the south (rear) is adjacent to a one story building and is set back five feet from the
property line. All proposed side and rear setbacks are within the flexibility range.
Minimum Stepbacks: Section II.A.3. Beach by Design “Old Florida” requires a building
stepback (horizontal shifting of the building massing towards the center) on the front side of the
building. The required ratio is one foot of stepback for every two feet of building height above
35 feet. Similar to the setback reduction provisions above, the stepback may be decreased a
maximum of five feet. The stepback requirement for this proposal is 18.5 feet on both building
fronts. On both Kendall Street and Avalon Street the building steps in 15 feet; thereby meeting
the reduced stepback requirement of 13.5 feet.
Maximum Building Height: This site is located within the Old Florida character district of
Beach by Design, which allows a maximum height of 75 feet for overnight accommodations.
Beach by Design “Old Florida” is an area of transition between resort uses to low intensity
residential neighborhoods. The southern end of “Old Florida” is bound by Rockaway Street and
the northern end is bound by Acacia Street. Beach by Design supports the development of new
overnight accommodations and attached dwellings along with limited retail and commercial uses
on Mandalay Avenue. While the subject properties proposed of height of 72 feet (as measured
from base flood elevation) is close to the maximum height it is appropriate as it is located just
north of Rockaway Street adjacent to other resort uses. It is envisioned that the district will
transition from the greater height north of Rockaway Street to the lower heights near Acacia
Street.
Minimum Off-Street Parking: Pursuant to CDC Table 2-803, the minimum required parking for
overnight accommodations is one parking space per room, or a minimum of 88 parking spaces.
The proposal includes constructing a total of 94 parking spaces. From an amenities accessory to
the hotel standpoint, the proposal includes a meeting room of approximately 740 square feet, an
exercise room of approximately 392 square feet and a lounge/bar of approximately 350 square
feet, or a total of approximately 1,482 square feet. With such minimal amenities, the provided
parking appears adequate for both hotel guests and employees.
Mechanical Equipment: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-201.D.1, all outside mechanical equipment
must be screened so as not to be visible from public streets and/or abutting properties. There will
be mechanical equipment located on top of the flat roof of the building for the common areas of
the building. The parapets surrounding the roof are 42 inches above the roof providing adequate
screening.
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Sight Visibility Triangles: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-904.A, to minimize hazards at the
driveways, no structures or landscaping may be installed which will obstruct views at a level
between 30 inches above grade and eight feet above grade within 20-foot sight visibility
triangles. The hotel building is proposed within the sight visibility triangles. These
encroachments have been reviewed by the City’s Traffic Engineering Department and been
found to be acceptable, given the circumstances of this site. Shrubbery planted within the sight
visibility triangles will need to be maintained to meet the Code requirements.
Utilities: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-911, for development that does not involve a subdivision,
all utilities including individual distribution lines must be installed underground unless such
undergrounding is not practicable. Electric and communication lines for this hotel will be
installed underground on-site in compliance with this requirement. Electric panels, boxes and
meters are proposed to be located on the east façade adjacent to the required five foot ingress
corridor and painted the same color as the building.
Landscaping: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1202.D, there are no perimeter buffers required in the
Tourist District; however as discussed previously “Old Florida” requires a 10 foot landscape
buffer along the street frontages of all properties. This proposal complies with the minimum 10
foot wide buffer requirement on both Kendall Street and Avalon Street, which will be planted with
palms including foxtail, washingtonia and bismark. Along with the palms will be multiple species
of shrubs and groundcover. All remaining side and rear property lines have been generously
landscaped and exceed code requirements. Landscaping assists with softening and reducing
building massing to both pedestrians and motorists.
Solid Waste: The proposal will utilize hotel housekeeping staff to remove trash from units and
transport the trash to the dumpster(s) housed in a storage room on the ground floor of the hotel.
On trash days, hotel employees will place the dumpster(s) outside the building in a trash staging
area for truck pickup. After dumping, hotel employees will roll the dumpster(s) back inside the
building out of view. The proposal has been found to be acceptable by the City’s Solid Waste
Department.
Additional Beach by Design Guidelines: Section VII.C.1 requires buildings with a footprint of
greater than 5,000 square feet to be constructed so that no more than two of the three building
dimensions in the vertical or horizontal planes are equal in length. The proposed building
footprint is approximately 20,908 square feet. The project’s overall horizontal plane dimensions
are approximately 190 feet along Avalon Street and 90 feet along Kendall Street, while the
vertical plane is approximately 95.5 feet from grade to the top of the tallest roof. Only two of
these dimensions are equal; thus meeting Code requirements.
Section VII.C.2 requires no plane or elevation to continue uninterrupted for greater than 100 feet
without an offset of more than five feet. The north façade of the building has been designed with
a linear dimension of approximately 190 feet. This elevation is interrupted in the center with an
offset five feet deep by 15 feet wide. Likewise, the west façade has been designed with a linear
dimension of approximately 154 feet. This elevation is interrupted in the center with an offset
five feet deep by 12 feet wide. Both the south and east elevations do not exceed 100 feet.
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Section VII.C.3 requires at least 60 percent of any elevation to be covered with windows or
architectural decoration. The applicant has calculated the west elevation at 71 percent, the north
elevation at 75 percent, the east elevation at 65 percent, and the south elevation at 70 percent.
Section VII.C.4 provide that no more than 60 percent of the theoretical maximum building
envelope located above 45 feet be occupied by a building. However, in those instances where an
overnight accommodations use on less than two acres that has been allocated additional density
via the Hotel Density Reserve, no more than 75 percent of the theoretical maximum building
envelope located above 45 feet be occupied by a building. As the later is the case, the applicant
has calculated the overall proposed building mass between 45 – 72 feet at 71.5 percent.
Code Enforcement Analysis:
There are no outstanding Code Enforcement issues.
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the overnight accommodation use (hotel) with the standards as per CDC Tables 2-
801.1 and 2-803:
Standard Proposed Consistent Inconsistent
2
Density 50 units/rooms per acre 88 units/rooms X
1
(maximum of 30 units/rooms) (150 units/rooms per acre)
Impervious Surface 0.95 0.83 X
Ratio
Minimum Lot Area 10,000 – 20,000 sq. ft. 26,076sq. ft. X
Minimum Lot Width 100 – 150 feet North: X
Avalon Street: 200 feet
2
South: X
Kendall Street: 100 feet
2
Minimum Setbacks Front: 0 – 15 feet North: 10 feet (to building) X
0 feet (to pavement)
2
South: 10.8 feet (to building) X
0 feet (to sidewalk)
2
Side: 0 – 10 feet West: 5 feet (to building) X
0 feet (to pavement)
2
Rear: 0 – 20 feet East: 5 feet (to building) X
2
South: 5 feet (to building) X
2
Maximum Height 35 – 100feet 72 feet (to flat roof) X
Minimum 1.0 space per unit/room 1.06 spaces per unit/room X
Off-Street Parking (88 parking spaces) (94 parking spaces)
1
Includes 58 units/rooms allocated from the Hotel Density Reserve pursuant to Beach by Design
2
See analysis in Staff Report
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COMPLIANCE WITH FLEXIBILITY CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the overnight accommodation use with the Flexibility criteria as per CDC Section
2-803.I:
Consistent Inconsistent
1
1. With the exception of those properties located on Clearwater Beach, the parcel X
proposed for development shall front on but shall not involve direct access to a
major arterial street unless no other means of access would be possible.
Height:
2. The increased height results in an improved site plan and/or improved X
design and appearance.
1
Signs:
3. No sign of any kind is designed or located so that any portion of the sign is X
more than six feet above the finished grade of the front lot line of the parcel
proposed for development unless such signage is a part of an approved
comprehensive sign program.
1
Front setback:
4. X
a. The reduced setback shall contribute to a more active and dynamic street life;
b. The reduced setback shall result in an improved site plan through the provision
of a more efficient off-street parking area, and/or improved building design and
appearance; and
c. The reduced setback will not result in a loss of landscaped area, as those areas
being diminished by the setback reduction will be compensated for in other areas
through a Comprehensive Landscape Plan.
1
Side and rear setbacks:
5. X
a. The reduced setback does not prevent access to the rear of any building by
emergency vehicles and/or personnel;
b. The reduced setback results in an improved site plan through the provision of a
more efficient off-street parking area, and/or improved building design and
appearance; and
c. The reduced setback will not result in a loss of landscaped area, as those areas
being diminished by the setback reduction will be compensated for in other areas
through a Comprehensive Landscape Plan.
1
6. The design of all buildings shall comply with the Tourist District site and X
architectural design guidelines in Section 3-501, as applicable.
1
Lot area and/or width:
7. The reduction shall not result in a building which is out of X
scale with existing buildings in the immediate vicinity.
1
8. The parcel proposed for development shall, if located within the Coastal Storm X
Area, have a hurricane evacuation plan requiring the use close when a hurricane
watch is posted.
1
9. A development agreement must be approved by the City Council pursuant to F.S. §§ X
163.3221--163.3243 and Community Development Code Section 4-606 if the
development proposal exceeds the base density and/or base F.A.R. established for
the underlying Future Land Use designation. The development agreement shall:
a. Comply with all applicable requirements of the "Rules Concerning the
Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan" as they pertain to
alternative density/intensity, and as amended from time to time;
b. Be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to F.S. § 163.3239, with
a copy filed with the Property Appraiser's Office, and a copy submitted to the
PPC and CPA for receipt and filing within 14 days after recording; and
c. Have its development limitations memorialized in a deed restriction, which shall
be recorded in the Official Records of Pinellas County prior to the issuance of
any building permit for the overnight accommodations use.
1
See analysis in Staff Report.
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COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LEVEL TWO APPROVALS:
The
following table depicts the consistency of the overnight accommodation use with the General
Standards for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913:
Consistent Inconsistent
1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, X
coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located.
1
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and use of X
adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons X
residing or working in the neighborhood.
1
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion. X
1
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the X
immediate vicinity.
1
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including X
visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adjacent properties.
1
See analysis in Staff Report.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the application and supporting materials
at its meeting of May 7, 2009, and deemed the development proposal to be sufficient to move
forward to the Community Development Board (CDB), based upon the following findings of fact
and conclusions of law:
Findings of Fact: The Planning Department, having reviewed all evidence submitted by the
applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, finds that there is substantial
competent evidence to support the following findings of fact:
1. The 0.60 acres is located between the south side of Avalon Street and the north side of Kendall
Street approximately 150 west of Mandalay Avenue;
2. The site is comprised of eight parcels, two on the north side of Kendall Street and six on the
south side of Avalon Street;
3. The proposal is to construct an 88-unit overnight accommodation use at a density of 150
units/acre, which includes the allocation of 58 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under
Beach by Design;
4. A companion Development Agreement (DVA2008-00003) that must be approved by City
Council is also on this CDB agenda is, providing for the allocation of the 58 units from the
Hotel Density Reserve;
5. The hotel is proposed at a height of 72 feet from the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to the roof
deck;
6. The first four levels of the hotel will provide a total of 94 valet only parking spaces, with
driveway access on Kendall Street;
7. The proposal includes setback reductions from all property lines; and
8. There are no outstanding Code Enforcement issues associated with the subject property.
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Conclusions of Law: The Planning Department, having made the above findings of fact, reaches
the following conclusions of law:
1. That the development proposal is consistent with the Standards as per Tables 2-801.1 and 2-
803 of the Community Development Code;
2. That the development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria as per Section 2-
803.I of the Community Development Code;
3. That the development proposal is consistent with the General Standards for Level Two
Approvals as per Section 3-913 of the Community Development Code;
4. That the development proposal is consistent with the Design Guidelines of Beach by Design;
and
5. The proposal is compatible with the adjacent land uses.
APPROVAL
Based upon the above, the Planning Department recommends of the (1) Flexible
Development approval to permit an 88-room overnight accommodation use in the Tourist (T)
District with a reduction to lot width along Kendall Street 150 feet to 100 feet (south side), a
reduction to the front (south) setback from 15 feet to 10.8 feet (to proposed building) and zero
feet (to proposed sidewalk), a reduction to the front (north) setback from 15 feet to 10 feet (to
proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a reduction to the side (west) setback
from 10 feet to five feet (to proposed building) and zero feet (to proposed pavement), a reduction
to the side (east) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to proposed building), a reduction to the rear
(south) setback from 20 feet to five feet (to proposed building), and an increase to the building
height from 35 feet to 72 feet (to top of roof deck) and 86.5 feet (to elevator equipment), under
the provisions of Community Development Code (CDC) Section 2-803.I, and approval of a two-
year development order; and (2) Increase of the permitted density by the allocation of 58
overnight accommodation units from the Hotel Density Reserve created pursuant to Beach by
Design with the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1. That approval of this Flexible Development case is subject to the approval of a Development
Agreement with the City (Case DVA2008-00003);
2. That application for a building permit to construct the approved project be submitted no later
than June 16, 2011, unless time extensions are granted pursuant to CDC Section 4-407;
3. That, prior to the issuance of any permit, a Declaration of Unity of Title be recorded in the
public records;
4. That the final design and color of the buildings be consistent with the elevations approved by
the CDB;
5. That the books and records pertaining to use of each hotel room be open for inspection by
authorized representatives of the City, upon reasonable notice, in order to confirm
compliance with the Hotel Density Reserve criteria of Beach by Design as allowed by
general law;
6. That, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, all utility and communication
lines be placed underground and electric panels and boxes be painted the same color as the
building;
7. That, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, an easement be recorded in the
public records for any encroachments on the subject property;
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8. That any applicable Public Art and Design Impact Fee be paid prior to the issuance of any
permits;
9. That all Parks and Recreation fees be paid prior to the issuance of any permits; and
10. That, prior to the issuance of any permit, all requirements of General Engineering,
Stormwater Engineering, Traffic Engineering and the Fire Department be addressed.
Prepared by Planning Department Staff: ./ C 5tJ/~~/
A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III
ATTACHMENTS:
o Location Map
o Aerial Map
o Zoning Map
o Existing Surrounding Uses Map
o Photographs of Site and Vicinity
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A. Scott Kurleman
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-562-4553
scott.kurleman(iiJ,myclearwater .com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
. Planner III
. Planner II
August 2008 to present
June 2005 to August 2008
Regulate growth and development of the City in accordance with land resource ordinances and
regulations related to community development. Landscape plan review including: conceptual,
variance, and conditional use. Reviews and analyzes site plans and conducts field studies to
determine the integrity of development plans and their compatibility with surroundings.
Interdepartmental and zoning assistance. Respond as a City representative to citizens, City
officials, and businesses concerning ordinances and regulations. Make recommendations and
presentations at staff level at various review committees, boards, and meetings.
. Land Resource Specialist
City of Clearwater
June 1996 to June 2005
Coordinates with City Legal Department to initiate legal proceedings for non-compliance with
City land resource regulations. Landscape re-inspection program. Plans and directs program to
ensure that plant material installed per the approved landscape plan remains in a healthy growing
condition in perpetuity and restores deficient landscaped with new plant material. Certificate of
Occupancy Inspection. Perform inspections with contractors, owners, and City departments to
monitor the installation of required landscape material per an approved site plan. Process tree
permits ensuring that regulations governing the removal criteria are followed. Provide technical
tree evaluations for structural defects, hazards, proper pruning, and identification for trees on
public and private properties.
. Account Manager
Cherry Lake Farms, IMG Enterprise, Inc.
Groveland, FL
1993 -1996
Supervised and managed existing territory accounts, while handling a strategic marketing plan.
Planned and directed in-field inspection program for landscape architects, municipalities and
private corporations. Prepared technical training modules for corporate employees and customers
regarding arboricultural techniques related to trees.
. Licensed Marketing Representative
Allstate Insurance Company
Clearwater, FL
1991 - 1993
Field inspections of insured structures. Policy service and account maintenance.
. Store Manager
William Natorp company, Inc.
Cincinnati,OH
1983 - 1991
Managed a team of 20 sales people and sales associates in a landscape center. Responsible for
teams of employees including but not limited to payroll, budgeting, sales, store and equipment
maintenance, workplace safety, and advertising. Managed outdoor staff, merchandised and cared
for all outdoor products. Responsible for all indoor staff and horticultural products.
EDUCATION
GRADUATE - Certificate: Community Development, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORiDA,
TAMPA, FLORIDA. Currently pursuing.
BA in Business Administration, ST LEO UNIVERSITY, ST. LEO, FLORIDA.
Graduated July, 2002 Cum Laude. Major: Management
AA in Business Administration, ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA.
Graduated 1998. Major: Management.
AS in Ornamental Horticulture, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, WOOSTER,
Graduated 1984 Cum Laude. Major: Horticulture Technology with emphasis in
Arboriculture.
ISA, International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist, FL-0414.
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Harke
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Evangeline P Samarkos Rev Trust UAD
3/27/06, Michael A Samarkos 8~ Victoria
Harke
Site: 20 Kendall Street Property Size: .60 Acres
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Harke
Site: 20 Kendall Street Property Size: .60 Acres
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Map Request
Planner Name: A. Scott Kurleman
Case Number: FLD2008-12034
Date Requested: 5/15/2009
Dave Requested for (date): 5/22/2009
Maps Requested
® Location Map
® Aerial Map
® Zoning Map
® Existing Surrounding Uses Map
Required Documents to be submitted to Engineering
® Legal Description ~t~L (=f~;,~ 5~,,~c,,,~-~ r3y ~C ~ 5~~+.~ ~r.~
® Survey U'cR ~ c>f~c~C>Z/ l~- Gr:~~~
® Map with Proposed Site Highlighted
IN ADDITION TO THE REQUESTED MAPS, PLEASE PROVIDE VERIFICATION THAT THE LEGAL
DESCRIPTION WE HAVE PROVIDED IS CORRECT ACC TE.
Thomas Mahony, Geographic Technology Manager ~ v,.
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Map Name
Owner: Panorama on Clearwater Beach, LLC and Case: FLD2008-12034
Evangeline P. Samarkos, as Trustee of the
Evangeline P Samarkos Rev Trust UAD
3/27/06, Michael A Samarkos 8~ Victoria
Harke
Site: 20 Kendall Street Property Size: .62 Acres
PIN: 05-29-15-16362-007-0050 Atlas Page: 258A
OS-29-15-16362-007-0060
05-29-15-16362-007-0070
05-29-15-16362-007-0071
OS-29-15-16362-007-0080
05-29-15-16362-007-0081
OS-29-15-16362-007-0140
05-29-15-16362-007-0 l 30
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Planning Department
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: 727-562-4567
Fax: 727-562-4865
CASE #:
RECEIVED BY (staff initials):
DATE RECEIVED:
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o SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION
o SUBMIT 14 COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION - Plans and
appllcatlon are required to be colliiled~ stapled, and folded Into sets
o SUBMIT FIRE PRELlMARY SITE PLAN: $200.00
o SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE $
If! NOTE: 15 TOTAL SETS OF INFORMATION REQUIRED '(APPLICATIONS PLUS SITE PLAN SeTS)
FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Comprehensive In:fill Redevelopment Project
(Revised 07/1112008) ,
~PLEASE TYPE OR PR1NT~
APPUCANT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
CELL NUMBER
A. APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Cod~ SectIon 4-202.A)
Panorama on Clearwater Beach, LLC,
'a Florida limited liabilit com an
691 S. Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 421-1250 FAX NUMBER: C/
EMAIL:
Sam&-1=-
PROPERTY OWNER(S):
LIst ALL owners on the deed
AGENT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
CELL NUMBER:
P.
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Clearwater Beach, FL 33767-2313
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LlD i!b~ tic.. t;,A eltA- " .. L->. 01.. 3~ '158
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'Z-2- -J - 4S8~ 41-sJ EMAIL: tf..1 L..
B. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A)
PROJECT NAME: Ambiance, PROJECT VALUATION: $ Approx. $28 mUlio
STREET ADDRESS 20 Kendall Street (and adjoining vacant parcels)
PARCEL NUMBER(S): ~~p- W-vh'f1'.. r "A"' atr,<H'hed - 8 narcels.
PARCEL SIZE (acres): 0.6 acre PARCEL SIZE (square feet): 26,076 sq. ft.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit "A" attached '.
PROPOSED USE(S): 8~-unit overnight accommodations - see Exbibit' "B" attached.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: See Exhibit "B" attached.
Speclflcally Identify the request
(Include number of units or square
footage of non-residential use and all
requested code deviations; e.g.
reducllon In required number of
parklng spaces, sped1ic use, etc,)
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DOES THIS APPLICATION INVOLVE THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TOR), A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIl
DEVELoPMENT, OR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (CERTIFIED) SITE PLAN? YES _ NO _ (if yes, attach a copy of the applicable documents)
C. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: (Code Section 4-202.A.5)
o SUBMIT A COPY OF THE TITLE INSURANCE POLICY, DEED TO THE PROPERTY OR SIGN AFFIDAVIT ArrESTING OWNERSHIP (see
page 7)
D. WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code SectIon 3-913.A)
o Provide complete responses to the six (6) GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA - Explain how ~ach criteria is achieved, In detail:
1. The proposed development of the land will be In hannony with the scale, bulk, coverage. density and character of adjacent properties In whlch'lt
Is located.
See Exhibit "B" attached for responses to Criteria 1 through 6.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly
Impair the value thereof.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working In the neighborhood of the proposed use.
4. The proposed development Is designed to mInimize traffic congestion.
5. The proposed development is consistent with the communIty character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, Indudlng visual, acoustfc and olfactory and hours of operatfon impacts, on
adjacent propertfes.
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WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria)
o Provide complete responses to the six (6) COMPREHENSIVE INFILL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CRITERIA - Explain how each criteria is
achieved, In detail:
1. The development or redevelopment Is otherwise Impractical without deviations from the use and/or development standards set forth in this
zoning district.
See Exhibit "B" attached for responses to Criteria 1 thrQugh 6.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and polides of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general
purpose, Intent and basic planning objectlves of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning district
3. The development or redevelopment wlll not Impede the normal and orderly development and Improvement of surrounding properties.
4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed development.
5. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlytng future land use category, be compatible wi\h "adjacent land uses, will not
substantially alter the essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance with one or more of the following
Objectives:
a. The proposed use Is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard, flexible standard or flexible development use;
b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City's economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creating
jobs;
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an existing economic contributor;
d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing;
e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that Is characterized by other similar development and where a
land use plan amendment and rezoning would result In a spot land use or zoning designation; or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a working waterfront use.
6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of
the following design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not Impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses
permitted In this zoning district;
b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the City;
c. The design, scale and Intensity of the proposed development supports the established or emerging character of an area;
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually Interesting and attractive appearance, the proposed development Incorporates a substantial number of
the following design elements:
o Changes In horizontal building planes;
o Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, slringcourses, pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings. awnings, etc.;
o Variety In materials, colors and textures;
o Dlsllnctlve fenestrallon pattems;
o Building stepbacks; and
o Distinctive roofs forms.
e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape design and appropriate distances between buIldings.
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E. STORMWATER PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria
Manual and 4-202.A.21)
o A STORMWA TER NARRATIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS. All applications that Involve addition
or modification of impervious surface, indl,Jding buildings, must include a stormwater plan that demonstrates compliance with the City of
Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria manual. A reduction in impervious surface area does not qualify as an exemptlon to this requirement.
o If a plan Is not required, the narrative shall provide an explanation as to why the site is exempt.
o At a minimum, the STORMWATER PLAN shall In dude the following;
o Exfstlng topography extending 50 feet beyond all property lines;
o Proposed grading Induding flnlshed floor elevations of all structures;
o All adjacent streets and municipal storm systems;
o Proposed stormwater detention/retention area indudlng top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure;
o A narrative describing the proposed stormwater control plan Including all calculations and data necessary to demonstrate compliance with
the City manual.
o Proposed stormwater detentlon/retention area including top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure;
o Signature and seal of Florlda Registered Professional EnglneE!r on all plans and calculations.
o COPY OF PERMIT INQUIRY LEITER OR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWF\NMD) PERMIT
SUBMITTAL (SWFWMD approval Is required prlor to Issuance of City Building Permit), if applicable
o ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STORMWATER PLAN REQUIREMENTS (Applicant must Initial one of the following):
-t(lr ~ Stormwater plan ~s noted above Is Included
Stormwater plan Is not required and explanation narrative is attached. At a minimum, a grading plan and finished floor
elevations shall be provided.
CAUTION -IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE; REQUIREMENT FOR A STORMWATER PLAN
AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMllTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY
MAY OCCUR. .
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562-4750.
F. SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 4-202.A)
(J SIGNED AND SEALED SURVEY (Including legal description of property) - One original and 14 copies:
o TREE SURVEY (including existing trees on site and within 25' of the adjacent site, by species, size (OBH 4" or greater), and location,
Including drip lines and Indicating trees to be removed) - please design around the existing trees;
D TREE INVENTORY; prepared by a "certified arborlst", of all trees 4" DBH or greater, reflecting size, canopy (drlp lines) and condition of
such trees;
D LOCATION MAP OF THE PROPERTY;
o PARKING DEMAND STUDY In conjunction with a request to make deviations to the parking standards (Ie. Reduce number of spaces).
Prlor to the submittal of this application, the methodology of such study shall be approved by the Community Development Coordinator and
shall be In accordance with accepted traffic engineering principles. The findings of the study will be used In determining whether or not
deviations to the parking standards are approved;
D GRADING PLAN, as applicable;
o PRELIMINARY PLAT, as required (Note: Building permits will not be Issued until evidence of recording a final plat is pr.ovided);
o COpy OF RECORDED PLAT, as applicable;
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G. SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A)
o SITE PLAN with the following Information (not to exceed 24" x 36"):
Index sheet referancing individual sheets Included In package;
North arrow;
Engineering bar scale (minimum scale one Inch equals 50 feet), and date prepared;
All dimensions:
Footprint and size of all EXISTING buildings and structures;
Footprint and size of all PROPOSED buildings and structures;
All required setbacks;
All existing and proposed poInts of access;
All required sight triangles;
Identification of environmentally unique areas, such as watercourses, wetlands, tree masses, and specimen trees, Including
description and location of understory, ground cover vegetation and wildlife habitats, etc; LocaUon of all pubilc and private easements;
Location of all street rights-of-way within and adjacent to the site;
Location of existing public and private utilities, induding fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer lines, manholes and 11ft stations, gas
and water lines;
All parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and vehicular use areas;
Depiction by shading or crosshatching of all required parking lot interior landscaped areas;
Location of all solid waste containers, recycling or trash handling areas and outside mechanical equipment and all required screening
(per Section 3-201 (D)(i) and Index #701};
Location of all landscape material;
Location of all onsite and offslte storm-water management facilities;
LocaUon of all outdoor lighting ftxlures;
Location of all existing and proposed sidewalks; and
Floor plan typlcals of buildings for all Level Two approvals. A floor plan of each floor Is required for any parking garage requiring a
Level Two approval.
i:l SITE DATA TABLE for exlstfng, required, and proposed development, In wriltenltabular form:
EXISTING
REQUIRED
PROPOSED
Land area in square feet and acres;
Number of EXISTING dwelling units;
Number of PROPOSED dwelling units;
Gross floor area devoted to each use;
Perking spaces: total number, presented in tabular form with the
number of required spaces;
Total paved area, Including all paved parking spaces & driveways,
expressed In square feet & percentage of the paved vehicular area;
Official records book and page numbers of all existing utility
easement;
Building and structure heights;
Impermeable surface ratio (I.S.R.); end
Floor area ratio (FAR.) for all nonresidential uses.
o REDUCED COLOR SITE PLAN to scale (8 Y:i X 11);
i:l FOR DEVELOPMENTS OVER ONE ACRE, provide the following additional Information on ~ite plan:
One-foot contours or spot elevations on site;
Offslte eievaUons if required.to evaluate the proposed stormwater management for the parcel;
All open space areas;
Location of all earth or water retaining walls and earth berms;
Lot lines end building lines (dimensioned);
Streets and drives (dimensioned);
Building and structural setbacks (dimensioned);
Structural overhangs;
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H. LANDSCAPING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-1102.A)
o LANDSCAPE PLAN with the following Information (not to exceed 24' x 36"):
All existing and proposed structures;
Names of abutting streets;
Drainage and retention areas including swales, side slopes and bottom elevations;
Delineation and dlmenlllons of all required perimeter landscape buffers;
Sight visibility triangles;
Delineation and dimensions of all parking areas Including landscaping islands and clirbing;
Existing trees on-site and immediately adjacent to the site, by species, size and locations. Including drip lines (as indicated on required
tree survey);
- Location, size, and quantities of all existlng and proposed landscape materials, Indicated by a key relating to the plant
schedule;
Plant schedule with a key (symbol or label) indicating the size, description, speciftcations, quantltles, and spacing requirements of all
existing and proposed landscape materlals. Ineludlng botanical and common names;
Typical planting details for trees, palms, shrubs and ground cover plants Including Instructions. soil mixes, backfilling, mulching and
protective measures;
Interior landscaping areas hatched and/or shaded and labeled and Interior landscape coverage, expressing In both square feet and
percentage cover~d;
Conditions of a previous development approval (e.g. condlllons Imposed by the Community Development Board);
Irrigation notes.
o REDUCED COLOR LANDSCAPE PLAN to scale (8 Y.X 11);
o COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM appllcatlon, as applicable. Landscape associated with the Comprehensive Landscape
Program shall exceed minimum Code requirements to offset the areas where minimum Code will not be met.
I. BUILDING ELEVATION PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A.23)
o BUILDING ELEVATION DRAWINGS - with the following informatlon:
All sides of all buildings
Dimensioned
Colors (provide one full sized set of colored elevations)
Materials
o REDUCED BUILDING ELEVATIONS - same as above to scale on 8 Y. X 11
J. SIGNAGE: (Division 19. SIGNS I Section 3-1806)
o All EXISTING freestanding and attached signs; Provide photographs and dimensions (area, height. etc.), Indicate whether they will be
removed or to remain.
o All PROPOSED freestanding and attached sIgns; Provide details including location, size, height, colors, materials and drawing;
freestanding signs shall Include the street address (numerals)
o Comprehensive Sign Program application, as applicable (separate application and fee required).
o Reduced slgnage proposal (8 Y. X 11) (color), If submIttIng ComprehensIve SIgn Program application.
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r K. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY:(Section 4-202.A.13 and 4-B01.C)
Cl Include if required by the Traffic Operations Manager or hislher designee or If the proposed development:
Will degrade the acceptable level of service for any roadway as adopted In the Comprehensive Plan.
\Mil generate 100 or more new vehicle directional tIips per hour and/or 1000 or more new vehicle tIips per day.
Will affect a nearby roadway segment and/or Intersection with five (5) reportable accldents within the prior twelve (12) month period or
that is on the City's annual list of most hazardous intersections.
Trip generation shall be based on the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineer's ([TE) Trip General Manual.
The Traffic Impact Study must be prepared In accordance with a .Scoping Meeting" held with the Traffic Operations Manager and the
Planning Department's Development Review Manager or their designee (727-562-4750)
Refer to Section 4-801 C of the Community Development Code for exceptions to this requirement.
u Acknowledgement of traffic Impact study requirernenls (Applicant must Initial one of the following):
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Traffic Impact Study Is Included. The study must include a summary table of pre- and post-<levelopment levels of service for all
roadway legs and each tumlng movement at all intersections idenlified In the Scoplng Meeting.
Traffic Impact Study Is not required.
CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TRAFFIC IMPACT
STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED AND
SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562-
4750.
L. FIRE FLOW CALCULATIONS/WATER STUDY:
Provide Fire Flow Calculations. Water Study by a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER to assure an adequate water supply Is available and to determine if
any upgrades are required by the developer due to the impact of this project. The water supply must be able to support the needs of any required fire
sprinkler, standpipe and/or fire pump. If a fire pump Is required the water supply must be able to supply 150% of its rated capacity. Compliance with
the 2004 Florida Fire Prevention Code to include NFPA 13, MFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 291, and MFPA 1142 (Annex H) is required.
Cl Acknowledgement of fire flow calculationslwater study requirements (Applicant must Initial one of the following):,
~ Fire Flow CalculationslWaterStudy Is Included.
Fire Flow CalculationsIWater Study Is not requIred.
CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FIRE FLOW
CALCULATIONS/ WATER STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST. BE
RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Fire Prevention Department at (727) 562-4334.
M. SIGNATURE:
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made
In this application are true end accurate to the best of my
knowledge and authorize City representatJves to visit and
photograph the property described In this application.
JOHNSON, POPE, BOKOR, RUPPEL &
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Signature of property owner or representative ;
Katherine E. Cole Es utre
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINSl-\.A.2
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINlSTRA TION
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, 2nd FLOOR
PHONE (727)-562-1\567 FAX (727) 562-1\576
Uday Lele, Managing Member, Panorama on Clearwater Beach
(Name of all property owners)
1. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property:
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8 & 14, Block 7, Clearwater Beach, Florida
(Address or General Location)
2. That this property constitutes the property for which a request for a:
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as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other doc~ments necessary to affect such petition;
4. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act
on the above described property; ~
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
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EXHIBIT "A"
Le~al Description
Lots 5,6,7,8, 13 and 14, Block 7, REVISED MAP OF CLEARWATER BEACH,
according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 5 of the Public
Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Parcel Numbers
Owned by Panorama on Clearwater Beach, LLC:
OS/29/15/16362/007/0050
OS/29/15/16362/007/0060
05/29/15/16362/007/0070
OS/29i15/16362/007/0071
OS/29/15/16362/00710080
OS/29/15/16362/007/0081
OS/29/15/16362/007/0140
Owned by Evangeline P. Samarkos, as Trustee of the Evangeline P. Samarkos
Revocable Trust, UAD 3/27/06, Michael A. Samarkos and Victoria Harkey:
OS/29/15/16362/007/0130
EXHIBIT "B"
TO FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR
COMPREHENSIVE INFILL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Ambiance/Hotellndigo
20 Kendall Street
Section B. Description of Request
Request
The Applicant, Panorama on Clearwater Beach, LLC, proposes to redevelop the
property with an 88-unit hotel, including 58 units from the Beach by Design Hotel
Density Reserve. The subject property is an aggregate of 0.6 acre comprised of eight
parcels located between Kendall Street and Avalon Street approximately 150 feet west
of Mandalay Avenue.
Specifically, the Applicant requests flexible development approval to permit 90
overnight accommodation units in the Tourist (T) District, which includes an increase in
density of 60 overnight accommodation units from the Beach by Design Hotel Density
Reserve, with
a. a Lot Area of 26,076 square feet;
b. a Lot Width of 200 feet on Avalon Street and 100' on Kendall Street;
c. a maximum height of 74'-4" (above BFE) to top of precast plank at roof;
d. a front (south) setback along Kendall Street of 10.8' to building and 3' to
pavement (sidewalk), where 15' is required by Code;
e. a front (north) setback along Avalon of 10' to building and 5' to pavement
(dumpster pad), where 15' is required by Code;
f. A side (west) setback of 5' to building and 0' to pavement (concrete pad),
where 10' is required by Code;
g. A side (east) setback of 5' to building where 10' is required by Code;
h. A rear (south adjoining Lot 12) setback of 5' to building where 10' is
required by Code;
i. Flexibility to minimum standards for sight visibility triangles on Kendall
Street;
J. 94 Code-compliant parking spaces where 88 are required by Code; and
k. Approval of a two-year development order;
as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of
Section 2-803.C of the Code.
Simultaneously with this request, the applicant has submitted a Development
Agreement application seeking approval of a proposed Development Agreement setting
forth the terms of the project's use of 58 rooms from the Beach by Design Hotel Density
Reserve.
History
The property is the former site of several single-family and multi-family residences and
small hotels, built as early as the 1920s, most of which have been demolished. On April
19, 2005, the Community Development Board approved Ambiance on White Sands, a
15-unit condominium project (FLD2005-01007) to be constructed on the majority of the
current site (Lot 13 excluded), which included approval of setback reductions and a
height increase. Due to changes in the real estate market following the approval, the
proposed project was not marketable and the development approvals expired. The
Applicant now proposes a B!>. foom hotel and the project site incorporates additional
land (Lot 13), which the Applicant has under contract.
Proposed Use
The Applicant proposes to redevelop the site with a hotel consisting of 88 overnight
accommodation units including both traditional hotel units and fractional share units and
to enter into a Development Agreement with the City. The proposed beachfront hotel
will include a restaurant/bar and a small meeting room for guest use.
Section D. Written Submittal Requirements
General Applicability Criteria:
1) The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale,
bulk, coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is
located.
West: The property is bounded on the west by a parcel owned by the City of
Clearwater, which is currently used for parking.
North: The adjacent property to the north across Avalon is also City of Clearwater
property (a metered parking lot) along the beachfront, with duplexes in the middle
of the street and office use on Mandalay Avenue.
East: The property is bounded on the east by mixed use-motel, multi-family
residential, office and retail.
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South: The property located to the south across Kendall Street is the Palm
Pavilion restaurant on the beach, a 24-unit motel in the middle of the street and
the Hess station/convenience store on Mandalay.
The scale, bulk, coverage and density of the proposed project are in keeping with
the Design Guidelines set forth in Beach by Design for the Old Florida District and
for projects including approvals of hotel density reserve units. Please see the
more detailed discussion of these criteria in response to Comprehensive Infill
Criteria No. 6.b. in this exhibit.
2) The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate
development and use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair
the value thereof.
The proposed project will enhance this area of the beach in a number of ways,
including:
(1) Superior architectural design and landscaping which will visually enhance
the neighborhood.
(2) Incorporation of public sidewalks around the property and pedestrian
access to the beach.
(3) Construction which meets current building codes.
(4) Provision of adequate parking for the entire project on site. The parking
will have adequate stacking space and loading area, in order to eliminate
any traffic congestion at the site and eliminate potential off-site parking in
public lots. The parking is designed to accommodate staff, guests, and
overnight visitors, as well as provide adequate space for taxis and airport
shuttles.
(5) The property value will significantly increase.
(6) The guests of the proposed hotel will be potential clientele for nearby
restaurants and retail businesses.
3) The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
With regard to health, safety and welfare, the proposed development and
structure will comply as required with applicable codes including the Florida
Building Code, the Life Safety Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
4) The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
The Applicant has included in this submittal a traffic assessment prepared by
Gulf Coast Consulting, Inc. which indicates that traffic impacts will be minimal.
The Applicant proposes 94 parking spaces where 88 spaces are required by
Code. Adequate parking will insure that guests will not have to wait for spaces or
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circle the garage looking for a parking space, therefore, allowing traffic to flow
smoothly into the parking garage off Kendall Street. A Parking Study prepared
by Gulf Coast Consulting, Inc. included with this submittal evidences that the
proposed spaces will adequately accommodate both guests and employees of
the project.
5) The proposed development is consistent with the community character of
the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
The property is located within the "Old Florida District" of Clearwater Beach,
which Beach by Design describes as an area of transition between resort uses in
the Central Beach to the low intensity residential neighborhoods to the north.
The proposed hotel project is appropriate for this transition area, as the site is
located between retail uses to the south and multi-family residential to the north
with other smaller motels in the area.
The proposed hotel will be a nice amenity for residents of the north beach who
may wish to have out-of-town guests stay there.
6) The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects,
including visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on
adjacent properties.
The proposed redevelopment project will improve the visual appeal as viewed
from Mandalay Avenue and the beach. The architectural style integrates a post
modern design which is appropriate and aesthetically pleasing for this beachfront
property.
As previously discussed, more than adequate parking spaces will keep vehicles
off of the street which will enhance and encourage the flow of pedestrians from
Mandalay Avenue to the beach, to the site or other retail properties to the south.
Vehicular access to the hotel is solely on Kendall Street so as not to create
additional traffic on Avalon Street, which is of a more residential character.
The proposed trash collection area is screened at the grade level so as not to
impact passersby.
The swimming pool is located at the northwest corner of the structure on the
fourth level. It is an "infinity edge" configuration flowing over two sides of the
building fagade. This location, in addition to providing a visual enhancement to
passersby, minimizes the potential noise impact to those areas on the north side
of the project.
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Comprehensive lnfill Redevelopment Project Criteria:
1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without
deviations from the use and/or development standards set forth in this
zoning district.
The proposed deviations from Code, which are discussed in detail below, are
necessary and minimal and without which the project cannot be constructed at
this location. The Applicant has designed the proposed redevelopment project to
comply with Beach by Design guidelines to the fullest extent possible. The
proposed redevelopment of this site into a hotel meets the City's vision of adding
hotel rooms to Clearwater Beach specifically, mid-sized hotel projects, and is
also consistent with the nature of the Old Florida District as described in Beach
by Design as a transition area.
Setbacks
The previously approved project (FLD2005-01007) also included relief for
building setbacks (10' to building on the north and south, 7' to building on the
west and 3' to building on the east). The relief sought from setbacks is required
due to the property having two street frontages on Avalon and Kendall Streets,
although the project is using only Kendall Street for access. The requested
setback relief is within the parameters set forth in Section II.AA of Beach by
Design regarding flexibility of setbacks in the Old Florida District.
Siqht Visibilitv Trianqles
As to the applicant's request for flexibility with regard to sight visibility triangles on
Kendall Street, the applicant proposes to install safety measures (such as mirrors
and signage) to insure adequate visibility for the safety of motorists and
pedestrians entering and exiting the garage.
Two-Year Development Order
The Applicant requests a two-year development order due to market conditions.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose,
intent and basic planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and
purpose of this zoning district.
Overnight accommodations are allowed in the "Tourist" zoning district. Primary
uses in the "Resort Facilities High" land use category are "high density
residential/overnight accommodation." The site is located in the Old Florida
District of Beach by Design which supports development of new overnight
accommodations.
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3. The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding properties.
The proposed project is compatible with the neighborhood, as is more particularly
discussed in General Applicability Criteria 1 and Comprehensive Infill Criteria 4
below, and will not impede other development. The improvement of the site will
pave the way for future redevelopment and set an example of style and quality
architecture envisioned by Beach by Design.
4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the
proposed development.
West: The property is bounded on the west by a parcel owned by the City of
Clearwater, which is currently used for parking.
North: The adjacent property to the north across Avalon is also City of Clearwater
property (a metered parking lot) along the beachfront, with duplexes in the middle
of the street and office use on Mandalay Avenue.
East: The property is bounded on the east by mixed use-motel, multi-family
residential, office and retail.
South: The property located to the south across Kendall Street is the Palm
Pavilion restaurant on the beach, a 24-unit motel in the middle of the street and
the Hess station/convenience store on Mandalay.
5. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future
land use category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will not
substantially alter the essential use characteristics of the neighborhood;
and shall demonstrate compliance with one or more of the following
objectives:
a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum
standard, flexible standard or flexible development use;
b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to
the City's economic base by diversifying the local economy or by
creating jobs;
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or
redevelopment of an existing economic contributor;
d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing;
e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an
area that is characterized by other similar development and where a
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land use plan amendment and rezoning would result in a spot land
use or zoning designation; or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new, and/or
preservation of a working waterfront use.
Overnight accommodations are permitted by the "Resort Facilities High" land use
category and in the "Tourist" zoning district as a minimum standard, flexible standard
and flexible use. Redevelopment of Clearwater Beach is a significant economic
contributor to the City. The proposed hotel is an economic contributor by increasing
the number of tourists to Clearwater Beach and encouraging patronization of local
businesses. The proposed project will generate new jobs in the City of Clearwater
as it is expected to employ approximately 15 persons. The proposed use as
overnight accommodations is supported by the Old Florida District. As previously
discussed in General Applicability Criteria 1 and Comprehensive Infill Criteria 4 the
proposed project is compatible with the surrounding uses.
6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-
street parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of
the following design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of the surrounding properties for
uses permitted in this zoning district.
Overnight accommodations are a use permitted in the Tourist zoning
district without this approval. Surrounding properties on three sides are
well-established uses and not likely to be redeveloped-the City's land, to
the west and north, the Palm Pavilion and motel and retail to the south.
The duplexes to the north and mixed uses to the east on Mandalay are
some areas that may undergo future redevelopment. The proposed
project could stimulate additional tourist-related uses in this area.
b. The proposed development complies with applicable design
guidelines adopted by the City.
The proposed project is designed to meet the requirements of Beach by
Design in scale, bulk, coverage, density and character. The architectural
step backs are as prescribed by Beach by Design. Parking is internal to
the project site to reduce noise transmission and visual distraction to
adjacent properties. This project furthers the City's objective of revitalizing
the beach and creating additional hotel rooms.
We provide the following information concerning the design, scale and
mass criteria:
Beach bv Desiqn VII C
Desiqn. Scale and Mass of Buildinqs
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The quantifiable aspects of the architectural vocabulary are as follows per
Beach by Design:
. Buildings with a footprint of greater than 5,000 square feet... will be
constructed so that no more than two of the three building dimensions in
the vertical or horizontal planes are equal in length.
The building dimensions vary considerably so that no more than two of
the three building dimensions in the vertical or horizontal planes are equal
in length. The building height is approximately 81 feet above finished
grade. Please refer to Exhibit C for the various building dimensions.
. No plane (or elevation) of the project fl.. .continue(s) uninterrupted
for greater than one hundred (100').
Each building facade that exceeds 100' incorporates a vertical recess,
each of which is at least five feet deep; the widths vary.
. At least sixty percent (60%) of any elevation will be covered with
windows or architectural decoration.
All of the elevations are provided with large windows or architectural
decoration, including columns, arches, and particularly on the lowest three
levels, various and frequent openings and penetrations of the perimeter
planes. The percentage of decoration on each of the exterior elevations
are as follows, all exceeding the minimum requirement of 60%:
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North elevation -
East elevation -
South elevation -
West elevation -
73%
62%
66%
71%
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.
. No more than sixty percent (75%) of the theoretical maximum
building envelope located above 45 feet will be occupied by a building.
The proposed building envelope above 45 feet equals 556,620 CF; the
theoretical maximum building envelope above 45 feet equals 742,163 CF.
Thus, the overall building envelope above 45 feet is 75% of the theoretical
maximum allowed building envelope.
. The height and mass of buildings will be correlated to: (1) the
dimensional aspects of the parcel proposed for development and (2)
adjacent public spaces such as streets and parks.
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While the height and mass of the building are as described above, the
apparent scale is correlated to the parcel and adjacent public spaces by
means of applying several design devices, including but not limited to: 1)
conforming and maximizing the shape of the building to the shape of the
site in order to suggest "urban infill"; 2) identifying changes of floor level;
3) arraying and repeating "human scaled" items, such as discreet
windows; 4) dividing the fagade, for both scalar and decorative purposes,
into two colors borrowed from Beach by Design, and; 5) varying the
application of texture and opacity.
. The guideline for mixed use is not applicable.
c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development
supports the established or emerging character of an area;
The architectural style and compliance with design guidelines will support
the emerging character of the area as envisioned by Beach by Design.
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive
appearance, the proposed development incorporates a substantial
number of the following design elements:
. Changes in horizontal building planes;
. Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices,
stringcourses, pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings, awnings,
etc;
. Variety in materials, colors and textures;
. Distinctive fenestration patterns;
. Building stepbacks; and
. Distinctive roofs forms.
Many of these elements have been incorporated into the design as
discussed in detail in response to Criteria 6.b. above. As shown on the
color elevations and perspective rendering, a variety of colors and
materials, including stucco, copper, aluminum and glass are used.
e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers,
enhanced landscape design and appropriate distances between
buildings.
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Landscapinq
The landscape plan is in accordance with design guidelines set forth in Beach by
Design with special emphasis on selecting plant material that is native and salt-
tolerant but provides visual interest. Two sides of the project are building
facades fronting on public-rights-of-way.
Landscaping will include native palms and lush shrubbery as more specifically
noted on the accompanying Comprehensive Landscape Program application.
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Grantinq of Hotel Densitv Reserve Units
In connection with the Applicant's request for hotel density reserve units, the
following indicate how the Applicant meets Beach by Design requirements for
such additional units.
1. Those properties and/or developments that have acquired density from the
Destination Resort Density Pool are not eligible to have rooms allocated
from the Reserve.
The subject property does not qualify for units from the Destination Resort
Density Pool.
2. Those properties and/or developments that have had density transferred
off to another property and/or development(s) through an approved
Transfer of Development Rights (TOR) application by the City after
December 31, 2007, are not eligible to have rooms allocated from the
Reserve.
There has been no transfer of density off of the subject property.
3. A maximum of 100 hotel rooms may be allocated from the Reserve to any
development with a lot size of less than 2.5 acres. Those developments
with a lot size greater than or equal to 2.5 acres may use the Reserve to
achieve a density of 88 hotel rooms per acre. However, in no instance shall
the density of a parcel of land exceed 150 units per acre regardless of
whether it has received benefit of transfers of development rights in
addition to the Reserve, or not.
The subject property contains 0.6 acre, making it eligible to receive up to 100
hotel rooms. The amount requested is 58 rooms. The proposed 88-room project
will have a density of 150 rooms per acre but shall not exceed that amount.
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4. Accessory uses inconsistent with amenities typical of a mid-priced hotel
shall require compliance with the base FAR requirements of the Resort
Facilities High (RFH) Future Land Use category.
There are no such accessory uses proposed. The proposed amenities will be an
internal restaurant/bar and a small meeting room, adequate to serve the hotel
guests.
5. No hotel room allocated from the Reserve may be converted to a residential
use (Le. attached dwelling).
Acknowledged.
6. The maximum building heights of the various character districts cannot be
increased to accommodate hotel rooms allocated from the Reserve.
No height increase is proposed.
7. A legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that the
overnight accommodation use will be closed as soon as practicable after a
hurricane watch that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National
Hurricane Center.
Acknowledged. Such covenant IS included in the associated proposed
Development Agreement.
8. Access to overnight accommodation units must be provided through a
lobby and internal corridors.
This requirement is met as shown on proposed architectural plans.
9. All hotel rooms obtained from the Reserve that are not constructed shall be
returned to the Reserve.
Acknowledged. Such covenant is included in the associated proposed
Development Agreement.
10. The development shall comply with the MPO's countywide approach to the
application of concurrency management for transportation facilities, and
the transportation analysis conducted for the development shall include
[criteria stated in Ordinance 7925-08].
This application includes a traffic assessment.
11.A reservation system shall be required as an integral part of the hotel use
and there shall be a lobby/front desk area that must be operated as a
typical lobby/front desk area for a hotel would be operated.
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Acknowledged.
12. The books and records pertaining to use of each hotel room shall be open
for inspection by authorized representatives of the City, upon reasonable
notice, in order to confirm compliance with these regulations as allowed by
general law.
Acknowledged.
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4203 46th Avenue North
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Ph (727) 52]-1684
Fax (727) 527-7422
E-mail: b(\gJ tfiJtal1112abav.rLcom
Tree Inventory
Ambiance
Avalon & Kendall
Clearwater, Florida
November 29, 2008
As required by the City of Clearwater, I have completed an assessment of all
trees (4" dbh or greater) on the subject site. My opinion is set forth below as to
the viability (rating of 1-5) and any potential hazards of these trees.
# / TREE DBH & SPECIES
1 11" Sabal Palm
2 10" Saba I Palm
3 9" Sabal Palm
4 11" Sabal Palm
5 10" Sabal Palm
6 10" Saba I Palm
7 19" Sabal Palm
8 13" Saba I Palm
/ RATING AND COMMENTS
3, Mechanical Dama e to trunk
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3, Nails in trunk, Mechanical in.u to trunk
3, Nails in trunk, Mechanical in"u to trunk
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3, Inventoried tree from a distance outside
fence viewed a rox. 2700 of tree
3, Inventoried tree from a distance outside
fence viewed a rox. 2700 of tree
2, Moderate to severe injury to trunk,
Inventoried tree from a distance outside fence
viewed a rox. 2700 of tree
I affirm that my opinions have been made in good faith, with no coercion from
others. I further affirm that I have no interest with the parties or people involved
with neither this issue nor any interest with regard to the outcome.
Sincerely,
Ron Belko Jr, ISA Certified Arborist, Certificate #FL-5802A
Butler Design Group! Golden Rain Nursery, Inc.
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Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO:
Community Development Board Members
FROM:
Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES:
Leslie Dougall-Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, City Clerk Specialist;
Sue Diana, Assistant City Clerk; /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Agenda Items for June 16,2009
June 11, 2009
CDB packets being distributed on contain the following items:
Agenda
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting May 14,2009
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Level Three Application (Item 1)
2. T A2009-0 1 002 Amendments to the Community Development Code
I have conducted a personal investif!ation on the personal site visit to the followinf! properties.
Signature:
Date:
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