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11/17/2009 - City Council Agenda Location: Council Chambers - City Hall Date: 11/17/2009- 6:00 PM Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then state your name and address. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless otherwise noted under Public Hearings. For other than Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the Agenda, a spokesperson for a group may speak for three (3) minutes plus an additional minute for each person in the audience that waives their right to speak, up to a maximum of ten (10) minutes. Prior to the item being presented, please obtain the needed form to designate a spokesperson from the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais). Up to thirty minutes of public comment will be allowed for an agenda item. No person shall speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the City Council. The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations at 727-562-4090. Assisted Listening Devices are available. Kindly refrain from using beepers, cellular telephones and other distracting devices during the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Presentations 4.1 Citizen's Academy Graduates of 2009 Attachments 4.2 Home, business, and neighborhood of the Quarter Awards Attachments 4.3 Ironman Triathlon Presentation Attachments 4.4 State of the City Presentation - City Manager Attachments 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 5, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Attachments 6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 7. Administrative Public Hearings - Presentation of issues by City staff - Statement of case by applicant or representative (5 min.) - Council questions - Comments in support or opposition (3 min. per speaker or 10 min maximum as spokesperson for others that have waived their time) - Council questions - Final rebuttal by applicant or representative (5 min.) - Council disposition 7.1 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban (RU) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 13 Baywood Avenue (Lot 13, Block E, Second Edition to Eastwood Terrace in Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and pass Ordinances 8121-09, 8122-09 and 8123-09 on first reading.(ANX2009-08014) Attachments 7.2 Approve a Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Medium (RM) Classification to the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) Classification for a portion of the property located at 1980 Kings Highway (consisting of a portion of the Florida Power Corporation easement, a portion of the drainage easement and a portion of lot 9, less the east thirty feet in E.A. Marshall subdivision), and pass Ordinance 8116-09 on first reading.(LUZ2009- 07002) Attachments 7.3 Approve the historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building (aka Lokey Building) located at 401 Cleveland Street [consisting of the West 1/z of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part]; and Pass Ordinance 8118-09 on first reading. (HIS 2009 -0000 1) Attachments 7.4 Approve the historic designation of the Capitol Theatre located at 405 Cleveland Street [consisting of the East 1/z of Lot 7, plus 30 feet and 3 inches of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H- 1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part]; and pass Ordinance 8119-09 on first reading. (HIS2009-00002) Attachments 7.5 Approve Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to address the height of non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, adjustments to the Zoning Atlas, the clearance required for awnings, elimination of sandwich board signs without a permit in the Downtown District, and other minor editorial changes and pass Ordinance 8070-09 on first reading. (TA2009-03006) Attnchmentc 8. Second Readings - Public Hearing 8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8079-09 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 2337 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial General (CG). Attachments 8.2 Adopt Ordinance No. 8080-09 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 2337 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to Commercial (C). Attachments 8.3 Adopt Ordinance No. 8088-09 on second reading, amending the Comprehensive Plan of the city as adopted on May 18, 2000, as subsequently amended, amending the capital improvement element, making corrections and modifications pursuant to the updated schedule of the City of Clearwater's FY 2009-2010 through FY 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program Budget adopted on September 17, 2009, and updating the reference in Policy L 1. 1.2 to the School District's Five Year Work Program for FY 2009- 2010 through 2013-2014 as adopted by the School Board on September 15, 2009. Attachments 8.4 Adopt Ordinance No. 8129-09 on second reading, vacating the south five feet of a ten foot drainage and utility easement, less the west ten feet and the east five feet thereof, lying south of and adjacent to the north property line of Lot 122, replat of Willow Ridge. Attachments City Manager Reports 9. Other Items on City Manager Reports 9.1 Declare the list of surplus vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and authorize disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa, Florida, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 9.2 Approve mortgage modification agreements for Community Service Foundation, Inc. (Fulton Apartments) and SP Country Club Homes LLC (Country Club Homes) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. Attachments Miscellaneous Reports and Items 10. City Attorney Reports 10.1 Authorize payment of judgment in Case 99-7479-CI-11, School Board of Pinellas County v. City of Clearwater, in the amount of $197,295.36 plus interest of 11% per annum from September 16, 2008. Attachments 11. City Manager Verbal Reports 11.1 City Manager Verbal Reports Attachments 12. Council Discussion Items 12.1 Provide guidance on an employee/retiree benevolent fund to defray the cost of increased health care out of pocket expenses. Attachments 12.2 Commercial Foreclosures and Six Month Occupancy - Councilmember Gibson Attachments 12.3 Communities Putting Prevention to Work - Mayor Hibbard Attachments 12.4 County Charter Review Committee Attachments 13. Other Council Action 13.1 Other Council Action Attachments 14. Adjourn ?- Meeting Date:l l/17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Citizen's Academy Graduates of 2009 SUMMARY: Ronald Altic Mary Kate Belniak Nancy Emineth Mike Engelmann Elizabeth W. Folk Jorge Gonzalez Ming He Howard "Gene" Hughey Jeff Lawlor Peter Leach Gina McPherson Hal Pheeny Keith Protonentis Sherry Pyatok Marianne Ryan Mike Schratt Ron "Smokey" Townson Donald van Weezel Daryl Waterman Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 1 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Home, business, and neighborhood of the Quarter Awards SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 2 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Ironman Triathlon Presentation SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 3 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: State of the City Presentation - City Manager SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 4 State of the City Our Guide for Nine Years 5 Priorities Dynamic Enough to Allow for Positive Steps in Economic Crisis Meefing hdienges Bond Rating Improvements Gas System Best Year Staff Reduction Savings Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 7 Item # 4 1 L I??L r?- - [4; f ? I?, Police: $1.3-million reduction Reorganization to improve efficiencies Fire: 24,609 calls Renovation of Belcher Rd Station and design of Main Station Completed Station Sq Park and Parking Garage Spaces 3 New Restaurants 7 T Downtown Public Art Program ' h, Events Reinvigorate District Downtown Promenade Complete, Boatslips Construction Underway East Avenue Trail 'lit Connection Improvements Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 7 Item # 4 2 µ East Gateway Revitalization Strategy f Business Fagade ;.? Improvement Program Facilitate Stakeholder Advisory Group Crime Watch/Walks Sidewalk Improvements S Gulfview Blvd Upgrades 1,000 Public Parking Spaces in Myatt Garage Patel Parking Lot Expanded from 89 to 200 spaces Alligator Creek { i Lake Bellevue r. Skycrest Traffic Calming Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 Item # 4 3 $612K Stimulus funding Updating Code for Going Green Paperless, Plans System LEED Training/Certification ironman 70.3 Clearwater Jazz Holiday VMware for Disaster Recovery Granicus Minutes Maker Police Calls for Service Tracking Code Sweep Workforce Automation Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 Item # 4 4 Parks: $15.4M impact 54,235 Volunteer Hours 3,496 Youth in Sports 20,112 Swim Lessons 864 Summer Campers 50 Athletic Tournaments Clearwater Senior Center Funded w/ $727,500 Dept of Elder Affairs Partnership with UPARC at the Long Center To Open May 2010 A Hub for Services Hours cut 30% Circulation down 6% 860,000 Library Visits 1.16 Million Items Volunteers Up 500% Teens Volunteered 2,500 Hrs Record Summer Rani inn Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 Item # 4 5 Hama Rx--iouraes povti1 110) 'tl'llil_e1I yr? Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs City Wellness Initiative ....... ......................... .a No FOP Increases 2010 Retirement Incentives Eliminated 93 Positions Transitioned Displaced' Employees Reduced Budget $1.635-million Planning & Development Services Equity Services In City Manager Office: Neighborhoods to Public Communication Systems Analysts to Info Technology Construction Division to Engineering Beach Lifeguards to Parks & Recreation Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 7 Item # 4 6 More Reductions in 2010 Decline Levels Off Different Kind of Future Vision Constant/New Opportunities Innovative City to Emulate State of the City ??et1n? ate: Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 Item # 4 7 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 5, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. SUMMARY: Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 5 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER November 5, 2009 Present: Mayor Frank Hibbard, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember George N. Cretekos, and Councilmember John Doran. Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen Also William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City present: Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Attorney, Cynthia E. Goudeau - City Clerk, and Rosemarie Call - Management Analyst. Unapproved To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 2. Invocation - Reverend Doctor John R. Thompson of Countryside Christian Center 3. Pleda2 of 'Al!--;--?e -_MaKor Frank Hibbard 4. Presentations - Given 4.1 Jazz Holiday The City was thanked for its support. A framed poster for this year's Holiday, signed by all of the performers, and a 30th Anniversary book were presented to the City. 4.2 Iron an Triathlon - Kevin unbar arks and Recreation Director Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar thanked staff for their efforts and reviewed proposed traffic changes. Event activities and traffic changes are available online at www.myclearwater.com/ironman. 4.3 World Planning ay Proclamation - November 8, 2009 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Aprov the minutes of the October 22, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted Council 2009-11-05 Item #15 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 14 in written summation y the City Clerk. Councilmember John Doran moved to approve the minutes of the October 22, 2009 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6. Citizens Dan Swanson - expressed potential safety concerns with upcoming Segway rental business. Mike Groham and David Hemerick expressed concerns with proposed Coronado/Hamden one-way pair on the beach. The pool, as designed, meets current Community Development Code requirements. Progress Energy, Knology, Bright House and Verizon have no objections to the vacation request. There are no City-owned utilities in the easement portion subject of the vacation request and no future need for the easement portion is anticipated. The Engineering Department has no objections to the vacation requested. Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to approve the applicant's request to vacate the south 5 feet of a 10-foot drainage and utility easement lying along the north property line of Lot 122, Replat of Willow Ridge, (AKA 1932 Hastings Lane), less the West 10 feet and the East 5 feet thereof. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 8129-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to pass Ordinance 8129-09 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: Council 2009-11-05 Item #Z Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 14 "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. It was stated that discussion of the Coronado/Hamden one-way pair on the beach will be discussed at the December 3, 2009 meeting. As part of the continuing review of the City's affordable housing programs, staff conducted a physical inspection of each parcel on the inventory list. After further review, 27 of 29 parcels have been determined to be inappropriate for affordable housing. Of the original 29 properties, 23 are located in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) area, mostly in the Town Lake Business District, and are more appropriate to be available for redevelopment than for affordable housing. Four of the properties are too small and narrow for the development of any housing. The remaining two parcels are appropriate for the list. For this reason, the 2008 Affordable Housing Inventory List needs to be revised to reflect this assessment. The state statute includes that the governing body of each municipality must review the proposed affordable housing inventory list at a public hearing, and may revise the list at the conclusion of the hearing. Following the public hearing the local governing body must adopt a resolution that includes an inventory list of such property deemed appropriate for affordable housing development. The revised inventory list includes the address and legal description of each property, and specifies whether the property is vacant or improved. Section (1) of the statutory amendment requires that every three years each municipality prepare an inventory list of all real property within its jurisdiction to which the municipality holds fee simple title that is appropriate for use as affordable housing. Council 2009-11-05 Item #?b Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 14 Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to revise the 2008 Affordable Housing Inventory List pursuant to requirements of Chapter 166.0451, Florida Statutes. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 09-41 was presented and read by title only. Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Resolution 09-41. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 7.3 prov amendments to the Capital Improvements Element (CI of the Clearwater Co or h nsive Ian ain modifications oursuant to the City of Council 2009-11-05 Item #1b Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 14 The staff report and Ordinance 8088-09 contain further analysis and information on the proposed amendment. The Community Development Board (CDB) will review the proposed amendments at its public hearing of October 20, 2009. The Planning Department will report the Board's recommendation at the City Council meeting. Councilmember John Doran moved to approve amendments to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan making modifications pursuant to the City of Clearwater's Capital Improvement Program budget adopted on September 17, 2009 and updating the reference to the School Districts Five-Year Work Program for FY2009/10 through 2013/14 as adopted by the School Board on September 15, 2009. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ordinance 8088-09 was presented for first reading and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to pass Ordinance 8088-09 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8. Second Readings - Public Hearing 8.1 opt Ordinance 8098-09 on second reading, amending the Co unit Development Cod to allow outdoor automobile, boat, an recreational vehicle shows and, provide standards for such shows. Ordinance 8098-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice- Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Ordinance 8098-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, and Vice- Mayor Paul Gibson. "Nays": Mayor Frank Hibbard. Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. Council 2009-11-05 Item #? Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 14 Motion carried. 8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8110-09 on second reading, annexing certain r al prop rty whose ost office addr ss is 1408 Citrus Street , together with the abutting ri. ht of way of Citrus tre t, into the corporate li its of th city and redefining the boundarv lines of the city to include said addition. Ordinance 8110-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to adopt Ordinance 8110-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.3 Adopt Ordinance 8111-09 on second reading, amending the future land us plan element of the Comprehensive Ian o the city to si_ nat the land use for certain r al prop rty whose post office address is 1408 Citrus Street, together with th abutting right of way of Citrus Street, upon annexation into th city, as Residential Low L Ordinance 8111-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to adopt Ordinance 8111-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.4 Adopt Ordinance 8112-09 on second reading , amending the Zoning Atlas of the cit y zonin certain real prop qy whoa post office address is 1408 Citrus Street, together with the abutting right of way of Citrus Street, upon ann xation into th city, as Low eiu Density Residential (LYDR ). Council 2009-11-05 Item #F5 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 14 Ordinance 8112-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice- Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Ordinance 8112-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.5 Adopt Ordinance 8113-09 on second reading, annexing certain real _property whose ost office addr ss is 1876 ylvan Drive into the corporat limits of the city and re fining the ounarv lines of the citv to include said addition. Ordinance 8113-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to adopt Ordinance 8113-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.6 Adopt Ordinance 8114-09 o second reading, amending the future land us plan element of th Co prep nsive Ian of the city to si, nat the land use for certain real _property whose post office address is 1876 yIvan riv 9 upon annexation into the city. as Residential Urban (RU). Ordinance 8114-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to adopt Ordinance 8114-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Council 2009-11-05 Item #T Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 14 Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.7 Adopt Ordinance 8115-09 on second reading , amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whoa post office address is 1876 Ivan riv, upon ann xation into the city, as Low Medium Density si ntial ( ). Ordinance 8115-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Vice- Mayor Paul Gibson moved to adopt Ordinance 8115-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 8.8 A oot Ordinance 8120-09 on second rea in . r scin in Ordinance 8085-09 and vacating the east five feet of the ten-foot raina, e easement lying ast of and aac nt to the eat prop rty line of Lot Block V, Hibiscus Gardens. Ordinance 8120-09 was presented for second reading and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to adopt Ordinance 8120-09 on second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. City Manager Reports 9. ConsentAgenda 9.1 Adopt a policy for the disposition of city-owned real property for the purposes of workforce or affordable housing to meet Florida Statutes Chapter 166.0451 and City Charter provision 2.01(d)(5). (consent) 9.2 Accept a three part Gas Main and Utilities Easement containina a total of 7.036 square feet, more or less, to encumber a portion of Tracts 34, 35 and 37 of the Tampa and Tarpon Springs Land Company's Subdivision, Pasco County, Florida, Council 2009-11-05 Item #6 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 14 conveyed by Ramco-Gershenson Properties Limited Partnership, given in consideration of receipt of $10.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom. consent 9.3 Approve additional waiver of fees in the amount of $11,864 for the Ironman 2009 event, to cover the cost of potential lost parking revenue to the parking fund for use of additional lots on Clearwater Beach. (consent) 9.4 Appoint Paul E. Maser to the Board of Trustees, Clearwater Police Supplementary Pension Fund for a two year term from November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2011. (consent) 9.5 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Fleet Products Inc. of Tampa, FL in the amount of $160,000 for the purchase of replacement vehicle parts used by all City Departments during the contract period December 1, 2009 through August 11, 2010 in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - City of Tampa Bid 410051205 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. consent 9.6 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $412,960.00 to Duval Ford of Jacksonville, FL for 16 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruisers in accordance with Sec 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other governmental bid, authorize lease purchase in the amount of $180,670.00 under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 9.7 Accept a Blanket Water Main and Utilities Easement over, under and across a portion of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 17, Township 29 South, Range 16 East conveyed by Island In The Sun Co-Op, Inc., a Florida not- for-profit cooperation, in consideration of receipt of $10.00 and the benefits to be derived therefrom. (consent) 9.8 Authorize the Citv Attornev's Office to institute a civil action on behalf of the Ci against Advanced Communications, LLC, whose employees broke a water main near the intersection of Bertland Way and Chenango Avenue, Clearwater, washing out the roadway and resulting in damage to a City vehicle. (consent) Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 10. Other Items on City Manager Reports Fiscal conditions have led the City of Clearwater to consider efficiency reviews to Council 2009-11-05 Item #% Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 14 re-examine spending and operations. The reviews are intended to help the City of Clearwater determine priority customer service areas and ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. In completing an efficiency review, the City of Clearwater has two primary goals: (1) lowering spending and saving money in the short term, and (2) improving performance and yielding additional savings in the long term. Purpose and Scope of Fire Efficiency Review The key focus shall be to determine and review core services then identify budget limits and performance targets for each core service. This short-term review can clarify greater changes that can be made within the department or one of its processes to improve efficiency in the long-term. Options include maintaining a program, restructuring or cutting back a program, outsourcing a program, or eliminating the program altogether. When focusing on ways to improve departmental efficiency, the key focus should be to first determine the most effective organizational structure to deliver core services. Secondly, develop effective performance measures while maintaining the standards required for fire department accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, (CPSE), and the commitments as outlined by the Pinellas County Fire and EMS contracts. II. Scope of Work: 1. Organizational Structure: Examine and review the following aspects of the organization. a. Organizational progress and changes since last management study by MGT of America dated March 10, 2004. b. The number, type, and purpose of stations, units, bureaus and their functions; the number and type of personnel and other resources allocated to them. c. The number and type of line and staff personnel and the relationship between them, to include the extent to which authority and responsibility is properly allocated between them and the manner in which their efforts are planned, directed, coordinated, and supervised by Department administration. d. Comparative analysis of the management structure and ratio of administrative to front line fire service personnel. e. Benchmark the critical areas of the department's staffing with those of similar departments, both inside and outside of Pinellas County, as well as compare to "best practices" in the delivery of fire department services. 2. Management/Administration a. Evaluate responsibilities, special assignments, and workload of department sworn and non-sworn administrative staff. b. Assess management's problem identification, long-term planning, and organizational development strategies. c. Provide observations and recommendations regarding command structure. Council 2009-11-05 Item 4(b Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 14 d. Review of succession planning to senior management positions. e. Evaluate communication and interaction with officers, line personnel, union representatives, command, and other management staff. 3. Operations, Support Services, Fire Prevention, EMS, and Technology a. Evaluate technology systems, equipment, and staff use/capability and make recommendations to enhance productivity and effectiveness. b. Assess department policies and procedures and collective bargaining provisions that impact the efficient operations of the department. c. Benchmark the critical areas of the department's operations with those of similar size departments, both inside and outside of Pinellas County. 4. Review of other areas/issues deemed necessary by the consultant to meet the goals of this study. It was stated that staff will meet with Matrix representatives before the efficiency review is underway. The review will also include EMS response protocols and comparison to other fire departments. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve agreement with Matrix C G, Inc d/b/a Matrix Consulting Group, Ltd in the amount of $89,000, to perform an efficiency review of the Clearwater Fire Department, in accordance with Code Section 2.564(d), other governmental Bid (Seminole County RFP-1187-06/TRJ, Fire/Rescue/EMS Comprehensive System Assessment issued October 4, 2006), funding to be provided out of General Fund unappropriated retained earnings, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 10.2 County id School Zone Improvement Program - solution 09- Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson moved to support the Countywide School Zone Improvement Program. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Resolution 09-48 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember John Doran moved to adopt Resolution 09-48. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call the vote was: "Ayes": Councilmember George N. Cretekos, Councilmember John Doran, Vice-Mayor Paul Gibson, and Mayor Frank Hibbard. "Nays": None. Council 2009-11-05 Item 415 Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 14 Absent: Councilmember Carlen Petersen. 10.3 ropose Local ill for 2010 tat e, islativ Session - Clearwater orin at rfront9 removing reverter clause. The Marina property is outdated and needs to be redeveloped. The proposed bill brings the outdated language of the 1925 Special Act land grant to be consistent with the current legislative policy for recreational and commercial Working Waterfronts. This bill will require us to be in compliance with applicable Florida law related to waterfront property in the State of Florida. More specifically, the proposed bill impacts the upland portion of the municipal marina property, and releases the state reverter clause only to the extent that the property is redeveloped in accordance with the current policies and law of the State for working waterfront properties including the Florida Coastal Management Program, the Waterfronts Florida Program, the City Comprehensive Plan and the Code of Ordinances. The proposed bill does not have any impact on the 2007 Local Bill 1585 requirement for a site-specific referendum if the "existing public land use designation" is changed. Further, the proposed bill requires a site- specific referendum if the City sells the subject upland property. The bill, following the intent of Working Waterfronts, maintains the availability of public access to the navigable waters of the State. It was noted the Council previously directed the local bill be submitted for the 2010 State Legislative Session. Since that time the bill has been revised to remove Memorial Causeway and to require a referendum to sell the property. It was stated that any change from the current Transportation Utility designation, or sale of property, will require a referendum. The city could not lease to build a hotel without a referendum to change the land use. If the land use is changed, the city could lease the property without a referendum for up to 30 years with a possible 30-year renewal. Five individuals expressed concerns with 4 in opposition. Three individuals spoke in support. In response to a concern, it was stated that TU Land Use allows marina, airport and utility. A parking garage may be built on the property without a referendum. Councilmember George N. Cretekos moved to approve the revised local bill. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Council 2009-11-05 Item 4Z Attachment number 1 Page 13 of 14 Miscellaneous Reports and Items 11. City Manager Verbal Reports 11.1 Estimated ours for Beach Hotel Density Pool riteria Planning and Development Services Director Michael Delk said staff estimates 120 hours are needed to create a design model illustrating different examples within current code parameters. Discussion ensued with consensus for staff to provide illustrative models of potential increased setback and other design criteria for the hotel density pool and associated lot assemblage scenarios. 11.2 Sidewalks in East Gateway Economic Development and Housing Director Ger Campos Lopez said staff has been working with the East Gateway Stakeholder Advisory Group to address sidewalk gaps in the neighborhood, beginning with streets exhibiting poor levels of service. The city is short of meeting the 51 % property owner approval threshold. Current city practice is to seek the consent of property owners in the neighborhood where a sidewalk project is proposed. Ms. Campos Lopez said a high proportion of the property owners are absentee landowners and investors, not by residents whose quality of life is directly impacted by lack of basic infrastructure. The property owners have not responded to the petition drives but residents have expressed a need for sidewalks. Consensus was to exempt East Gateway from the 51 % property owner approval requirement for sidewalk installation. Staff was directed to mail notices to affected property owners. 12. Other Council Action 12.1 Other Council Action Councilmembers reported on events in which they recently participated and reviewed upcoming events. Council 2009-11-05 Item 4?b Attachment number 1 Page 14 of 14 r The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Attest City Clerk Mayor City of Clearwater Council 2009-11-05 Item 41b ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Urban (RU) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 13 Baywood Avenue (Lot 13, Block E, Second Edition to Eastwood Terrace in Section 18, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and pass Ordinances 8121-09, 8122-09 and 8123-09 on first reading. (ANX2009-08014) SUMMARY: This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.17-acre property consisting of one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the east side of Baywood Avenue, approximately 110 feet north of Eastwood Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. Annexation of the property will eliminate an enclave. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north, south, east, and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The Planning Department determined the proposed annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows: The property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Baywood Avenue right-of-way and the applicant has paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police District III and service will be administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and • The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan: Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development Code. Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area. Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family residential properties upon request. The proposed RU Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan, City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north, south, east and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. 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J- rJ6. ¦ - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Owner: Aglae C. Rodrigues Case: ANX2009-08014 Site: 13 Baywood Avenue Property 0.172 Size Acres : Land Use Zoning PIN: 18-29-16-24246-005-0130 From : RU R-3 To: RU LMDR Atlas Page: 290A S:APlanning DepartmentT D B\Annexations\ANX - 2009\ANX2009-08014 - 13 Baywood Avenue - Rodrigues\Maps\ANX2009-08014 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH.doc Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 PROPOSED ANNEXATION MAP Owner: Aglae C. Rodrigues Case: ANX2009-08014 Site: 13 Baywood Avenue Property 0.172 Size Acres : Land Use Zoning PIN: 18-29-16-24246-005-0130 From : RU R-3 To: RU LMDR Atlas Page: 290A S:APlanning Department\C D B\Annexations\ANX - 2009\ANX2009-08014 - 13 Baywood Avenue - Rodrigues\Maps\ANX2009-08014 PROPOSED ANNEXATION MAP.doc Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 FUTURE LAND USE MAP Owner: Aglae C. Rodrigues Case: ANX2009-08014 Site: 13 Baywood Avenue Property 0.172 Size Acres : Land Use Zoning PIN: 18-29-16-24246-005-0130 From : RU R-3 To: RU LMDR Atlas Page: 290A S:APlanning Department\C D B\Annexations\ANX - 2009\ANX2009-08014 - 13 Baywood Avenue - Rodrigues\Maps\ANX2009-08014 FUTURE LAND USE MAP.doc Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 :::::T t 2 -: ;::'.- .-::; 4A:3:: ;; ::•-:: :::'.; :::; ...::A4. :•-::: ;: :'.;. :..1qg ::: ?;: 148 149 1??1 :,':: ;';:149}:•.•': ::':;:'';::[':,1.8 h33:::•;::'; :.':: :.•a3 135 • =:`1034-. ::r.f:; '.';:-.1p?:?.`•.;:: '.::1.9_fi: : ,':;-'.:...` -.:.:r: •':- -.'-141•°;:;:;.. 116 117 ,.?07•:.:',;',i 100 101 • • L R -::i;k• .?. ?:..:• i ?t25::ii..' ;':;: ;•i:t:.•..-.2&}.; '. _ :•'.; ': 411 },i '::25.•.: •{.}.:., ?. 94 93 . ::?4. •i•'•ii i :.2f.:..;.::r.',. iiii:'''`.72': r? ,..'; ' 21. :'._;:::•. 78 77 zg ` .: • :q-F. - ..:. f: : ........ rr' 18 62 61 ? 3 .. ::`aP: i:':'r: ..;'9?.::.:'.::: '•'r:i:'•';•'.°;.r111:•. :::'.: :: :,:. 9::.;-;:'.:?:- :.,:•:, :•._:•,. . 29 - ,• .? . 5 14 tttr M - J1 W 165 138 o 125 114 101 10 98 O 87 I 59 15 3 1: 001: N ? 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Rodrigues Case: ANX2009-08014 Site: 13 Baywood Avenue Property 0.172 Size Acres : Land Use Zoning PIN: 18-29-16-24246-005-0130 From : RU R-3 To: RU LMDR Atlas Page: 290A S:APlanning Department\C D B\Annexations\ANX - 2009\ANX2009-08014 - 13 Baywood Avenue - Rodrigues\Maps\ANX2009-08014 EXISTING SURROUNDING USES MAP.doc Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 View looking east at the subject property, 13 Baywood Avenue South of the subject property 4 Across street, to west of the subject property t View looking northerly along Baywood Avenue View looking southerly along Baywood Avenue ANX2009-08014 Rodrigues, Aglae C. Item # 6 13 Baywood Avenue ?11 I - Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8121-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BAYWOOD AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET NORTH OF EASTWOOD DRIVE, CONSISTING OF LOT 13, BLOCK E, SECOND ADDITION TO EASTWOOD TERRACE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 13 BAYWOOD AVENUE, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the owner of the real property described herein and depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A has petitioned the City of Clearwater to annex the property into the City pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, and the City has complied with all applicable requirements of Florida law in connection with this ordinance; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following-described property is hereby annexed into the City of Clearwater and the boundary lines of the City are redefined accordingly: Lot 13, Block E, Second Addition to Eastwood Terrace according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 52, Page 49, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida (ANX2009- 08014) Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are found and determined to be consistent with the City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The City Council hereby accepts the dedication of all easements, parks, rights-of-way and other dedications to the public, which have heretofore been made by plat, deed or user within the annexed property. The City Engineer, the City Clerk and the Planning Director are directed to include and show the property described herein upon the official maps and records of the City. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The City Clerk shall file certified copies of this ordinance, including the map attached hereto, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and with the County Administrator of Pinellas County, Florida, within 7 days after adoption, and shall file a certified copy with the Florida Department of State within 30 days after adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Item # 6 Ordinance No. 8121-09 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8122-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BAYWOOD AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET NORTH OF EASTWOOD DRIVE, CONSISTING OF LOT 13, BLOCK E, SECOND ADDITION TO EASTWOOD TERRACE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 13 BAYWOOD AVENUE, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the amendment to the future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter described property, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as follows: Property Land Use Category Lot 13, Block E, Second Addition to Eastwood Residential Urban Terrace according to map or plat thereof as (RU) recorded in Plat Book 52, Page 49, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida (ANX2009- 08014) Section 2. The City Council does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 8121-09. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Item # 6 Ordinance No. 8122-09 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8123-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BAYWOOD AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET NORTH OF EASTWOOD DRIVE, CONSISTING OF LOT 13, BLOCK E, SECOND ADDITION TO EASTWOOD TERRACE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 13 BAYWOOD AVENUE, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the assignment of a zoning district classification as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following described property located in Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby zoned as indicated upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, and the zoning atlas of the City is amended, as follows: Property Zoning District Lot 13, Block E, Second Addition to Eastwood Low Medium Density Terrace according to map or plat thereof as Residential (LMDR) recorded in Plat Book 52, Page 49, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida (ANX2009- 08014) Section 2. The City Engineer is directed to revise the zoning atlas of the City in accordance with the foregoing amendment. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, contingent upon and subject to the adoption of Ordinance No. 8121-09. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Cynthia E. Goudeau Assistant City Attorney City Clerk Item # 6 Ordinance No. 8123-09 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Future Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Medium (RM) Classification to the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) Classification for a portion of the property located at 1980 Kings Highway (consisting of a portion of the Florida Power Corporation easement, a portion of the drainage easement and a portion of lot 9, less the east thirty feet in E.A. Marshall subdivision), and pass Ordinance 8116-09 on first reading. (LUZ2009-07002) SUMMARY: This future land use plan (FLUP) amendment application is related to a previous land use and zoning amendment known as 1980 Kings Highway (LUZ2006-08004), which was requested by the previous owner, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The request was to change from the Institutional (INS) land use category to the Residential High (RH) category and to change the zoning from the Institutional (I) District to High Density Residential (HDR) District. The request was not approved as proposed, but a change to the Residential Medium (RM) future land use plan category and Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designation was granted. The Pinellas Planning Council recommended approval of the change, with the condition that the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay categories be added to the southern portion of the property to reflect the existing utility (Progress Energy) and drainage (City) easements. The Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority approved this recommendation on March 13, 2007. At the time of approval, the City's Comprehensive Plan did not include the two overlays; therefore, a Comprehensive Plan amendment was necessary in order for the condition to be met. The amendment which added the two overlays was part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which were adopted by the City Council in December, 2008 and approved by the Department of Community Affairs in February, 2009. The current amendment involves the southerly portion of the property, comprising approximately 0.65 acres in area. This amendment is to add the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay, along with the existing Residential Medium (RM) classification in order to meet the condition of the previous future land use plan amendment as described above. The Planning Department has determined that the proposed future land use plan amendment, as recommended, is consistent with the following standards specified in the Community Development Code: The proposed land use plan amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and the Countywide Plan Rules The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property. The application will not have an adverse impact on the natural environment. Please refer to the land use plan amendment (LUZ2009-07002) staff report for the complete analysis. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this future land use plan amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the size of the parcel, review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on October 20, 2009 and unanimously recommended approval of the Future Land Use Plan amendment. Item # 7 Review Approval: 1) Legal 2) Clerk 3) Assistant City Manager 4) Clerk 5) City Manager 6) Clerk Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 7 CDB Meeting Date: October 20, 2009 Case Number: LUZ2009-07002 Owner/Applicant: Clearwater Village LLC/City of Clearwater Address: A Portion of 1980 Kings Highway Agenda Item: EE5 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT BACKGROUND INFORMATION REQUEST: Future land use plan amendment from the Residential Medium (RM) Classification to the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) Classification. SITE INFORMATION PROPERTY SIZE: 96,268 square feet or 2.21 acres PORTION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT: Transportation/Utility Overlay: 26,136 square feet or 0.60 acres mol Drainage Feature Overlay: 7,840 square feet or 0.18 acres mol Combined Trans portation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay, a portion of which is included in both: 28,314 square feet or 0.65 acres mol PROPERTY USE: Current Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Vacant PLAN CATEGORY: Current Category: Residential Medium (RM) Proposed Category: Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) ZONING DISTRICT: Current District: Medium Density Residential (MDR) Proposed District: Medium Density Residential (MDR) Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 -Page 1 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 7 EXISTING North: Vacant Residential, and Multi Family Residential SURROUNDING USES: West: Multi Family Residential South: Place of Worship East: Multi Family Residential, Single Family Residential, and Vacant ANALYSIS: This future land use plan (FLUP) amendment application is related to a previous land use and zoning amendment known as 1980 Kings Highway (LUZ2006-08004), which was requested by the previous owner, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The request was to change from the Institutional (INS) land use category to the Residential High (RH) category and to change the zoning from the Institutional (I) District to High Density Residential (HDR) District. The request was not approved as proposed, but a change to the Residential Medium (RM) future land use plan category and Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designation was granted. The Pinellas Planning Council recommended approval of the change, with the condition that the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay categories be added to the southern portion of the property to reflect the existing utility (Progress Energy) and drainage (City) easements. The Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority approved this recommendation on March 13, 2007. At the time of approval, the City's Comprehensive Plan did not include the two overlays; therefore, a Comprehensive Plan amendment was necessary in order for the condition to be met. The amendment which added the two overlays was part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which were adopted by the City Council in December, 2008 and approved by the Department of Community Affairs in February, 2009. The current amendment involves the southerly portion of the property, comprising approximately 0.65 acres in area. This amendment is to add the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay, along with the existing Residential Medium (RM) classification in order to meet the condition of the previous future land use plan amendment as described above. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this future land use plan amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the size of the parcel, review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. L CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN [Section 4- 603.F.1 and 2] Recommended Findings of Fact Applicable Goals, Objectives and Policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan in support of the proposed land use plan amendment are as indicated below: Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 2 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 A.1.1 Objective -On an ongoing basis, natural resources and systems shall be protected through the application of local, state, and regional regulations, mitigation and management plans, and permitting procedures as well as through locally instituted land purchase programs focusing on environmentally sensitive properties and significant open space areas. A.2.2.8Policy - All land use categories on the Future Land Use Map shall be consistent with the density and intensity standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories, use and locational characteristics, map delineation, other standards, and special rules. F.1.2 Objective - The City shall continue to protect floodplains, drainage ways, and all other natural areas having functional hydrological characteristics. Recommended Conclusions of Law The Drainage Feature Overlay designation allows for the protection of a natural resource, thereby meeting Objective A.1.1. In addition, these amendments are consistent with locational characteristics, map delineation and special rules per Policy A.2.2.8. In particular, the Transportation/Utility Overlay designation recognizes a significant powerline easement consistent with the criteria in Policy A.2.2.8. Also, in accordance with Objective F.1.2 this amendment provides additional protection of a functional hydrological characteristic through the proposed Drainage Feature designation. II. CONSISTENCY WITH COUNTYWIDE PLAN RULES Recommended Findings of Fact The purpose of the proposed Drainage Feature Overlay special designation, as specified in Section 2.3.3.9.1 of the Countywide Rules, is to depict those water bodies and drainage features, now committed to, or proposed to be recognized for, these respective functions based on their physical characteristics and use. The purpose of the proposed Transportation/Utility designation, as specified in Section 2.3.3.7.4 of the Countywide Rules, is to depict those areas of the county that are now used, or appropriate to be used, for transport and public/private utility services. Other standards given in Section 2.3.3.7.4 of the Countywide Rules, state that where a utility transmission line otherwise included in the Transportation/Utility category is located in an easement as distinct from a right-of-way, the category shall be shown as an overlay, superimposed over, and applicable in addition to, the otherwise applicable underlying category. This amendment ensures that this condition is met. The requested Drainage Feature Overlay is appropriate due to the location of the existing drainage easement. The requested Transportation/Utility Overlay is appropriate due to the fact that utility transmission line is in an easement distinct from a right-of-way. The use of the parcel is consistent with the purpose of the Drainage Feature Overlay special designation and Transportation/Utility Overlay category. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 3 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 Recommended Conclusions of Law The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the purpose and locational characteristics of the Countywide Plan; therefore, the proposed amendment is consistent with the Countywide Plan. III. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING PROPERTY/CHARACTER OF THE CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD [Section 4-603.F.3] Recommended Findings of Fact The subject property is located on the west side of Kings Highway, between Woodlawn Terrace and Sunset Point Road. The character of the neighborhood is primarily residential, although there are also church and water/drainage feature uses in the area. To the north is multi-family residential with future land use plan classifications of Residential High (RH) and Residential Medium (RM) as well as High Density Residential (HDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designations. The Residential High (RH) classification permits 30 dwelling units per acre and the Residential Medium (RM) classification permits 15 dwelling units per acre. The High Density Residential (HDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) designations primarily permit residential uses. To the south is a church with a future land use plan classification of Institutional (I) and an Institutional (I) zoning designation. The Institutional (I) classification permits 12.5 dwelling units per acre and a floor area ratio of 0.65. The Institutional (I) zoning designation primarily permits hospitals, nursing homes, schools and places of worship. To the east are single family residential and retention pond uses with future land use plan classifications of Residential Urban (RU), Water/Drainage Feature, and Preservation (P) and a Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) zoning designation. The Residential Urban (RU) classification permits 7.5 dwelling units per acre, the Water/Drainage Feature classification permits no density, and the Preservation (P) classification permits no density and a floor area ratio of 0.10. The Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) zoning designation primarily permits residential uses. To the west is a multi-family use with a future land use plan classification of Residential Low Medium (RLM) and a Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designation. The Medium Density Residential (MDR) designation permits 10 dwelling units per acre and primarily permits residential uses. The Transportation/Utility (T/U) Overlay and the Drainage Feature Overlay are located on the southern portion of the property known as 1980 Kings Highway and are described so as to be congruent with the Progress Energy utility easement and with the City drainage easement as recorded. Therefore, the overlays as proposed are appropriately located. This request is compatible with the surrounding area and will not unreasonably affect the use of the property in the area. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 4 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 Recommended Conclusions of Law The proposed future land use plan classification and zoning designation are in character with the overall future land use plan categories in the area. The amendment is compatible with surrounding uses and is consistent with the character of the immediate surrounding area and neighborhood. IV. SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES [Section 4-603.F.4] Recommended Findings of Fact The overall site is 2.21 acres and undeveloped, while the portion subject to this amendment is approximately 0.65 acres (28,314 square feet) in area and is undeveloped vacant land. The Residential Medium (RM) future land use designation permits 15 dwelling units per acre for residential uses. The proposed Transportation/Utility (T/U) Overlay and the Drainage Feature Overlay classifications do not alter the allowable densities. Along with the current easements, the proposed overlays preclude development within the designated areas. The current Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designation primarily permits residential use. No zoning change is proposed. Recommended Conclusions of Law Based upon the findings of fact, it has been determined no additional traffic will be generated by this plan amendment therefore there will be no degradation of the existing LOS to the adjacent roads beyond the requirements of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Further, there will be no impact to water, wastewater, and solid waste service since there is no change in use or increase in development potential. Should the parcel be developed, it will be subject at that time to public facility concurrency requirements and open space and recreation facilities impact fees. Mass transit will not be affected by the proposed future land use overlay designations. V. IMPACT ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT [Section 4-603.F.5.] Recommended Findings of Fact This property is currently vacant. The portion of the property subject to the proposed Drainage Feature Overlay designation is an integral part of the City's Spring Branch Conveyance Enhancements Project. This drainage easement connects the upstream water flow to the planned retention pond to the south, allowing for improved flood prevention up and down stream and improved water quality downstream. The proposed Drainage Feature Overlay is an integral part in improving flood prevention and water quality in the Stevenson Creek Watershed. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 5 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 7 Recommended Conclusions of Law Based on current information, no wetlands appear to be located on the subject site. The intent of applying the two overlay designations is to recognize the two easements that exist on the property. The site is currently undeveloped. Any development would require compliance with the City's tree preservation and storm water management requirements. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS An amendment of the future land use plan from the Residential Medium (RM) classification to the Transportation/Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) classification for the subject site is requested. The proposed site is undeveloped. The request will meet the condition of the Pinellas Planning Council that the Transportation/Utility (T/U) Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay designations be added to the portion of the property known as 1980 Kings Highway which contains the Progress Energy utility easement and the City drainage easement. Residential uses primarily characterize the surrounding area, although a place of worship is the use of one of the adjoining parcels. The proposed future land use plan amendment is compatible with the existing area. The proposed Transportation/Utility (T/U) Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) future land use plan designations more closely reflect the actual use of the parcel, since they contain existing utility and drainage easements. In addition, these designations are consistent with the City and the Countywide Comprehensive Plans, Countywide Plan Rules, are compatible with the surrounding area, do not degrade public services below acceptable levels, are compatible with the natural environment and are consistent with the development regulations of the City. Approval of this land use plan amendment does not guarantee the right to develop on the subject property. Transportation concurrency must be met, and the property owner will have to comply with all laws and ordinances in effect at the time development permits are requested. Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends the following actions on the request: ACTION: Recommend APPROVAL of the future land use plan amendment from the Residential Medium (RM) Classification to the Transportation Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with existing Residential Medium (RM) Classifications; Prepared by Planning Department staff: Cate Lee, Planner II Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 6 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 Attachments: Resume Application Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Future Land Use Plan Map Zoning Map Existing Surrounding Use Map Site Photographs Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case LUZ2009-07002 - Page 7 of 7 C:AProgram Files\Neevia.Com\Document Converter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10544.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 6 Clearwater Village LLC SPRING LA THAMES LA 0 ? 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A.A AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Owners: Clearwater Village LLC Case: LUZ2009-07002 Site: A portion of 1980 Kings Highway Property 0.65 Size(Acres): Land Use Zoning RM MDR PIN: 03-29-15-55548-000-0091 From : t ti tilit l Transpor on U y Over ay MDR a To: And Drainage Feature Atlas Page: 251 B Overlay with existing RM S:APlanning Department\C D B\Land Use Amendments\LUZ 2009\LUZ2009-07002 - 1980 Kings Highway - City of Clearwater\Maps\LUZ2009-07002 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 6 RH WOODLAWN TER ALPINE RD ?o o? 0 RH 1999 w RU T/U A R 1965 s w s 0 ? o N BYRAM DR 0 a 1956 1949 1950 1943 r 1944 1937 1938 1949 Q Q m 1943 Q m 1937 N a FUTURE LAND USE MAP Owners: Clearwater Village LLC Case: LUZ2009-07002 Site: A portion of 1980 Kings Highway Property 0.65 Size(Acres): Land Use Zoning RM MDR PIN: 03-29-15-55548-000-0091 From : t ti tilit l Transpor on U y Over ay MDR a To: And Drainage Feature Atlas Page: 251 B Overlay with existing RM S:APlanning Department\C D B\Land Use Amendments\LUZ 2009\LUZ2009-07002 - 1980 Kings Highway - City of Clearwater\Maps\LUZ2009-07002 FUTURE LAND USE MAP.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 6 __j ALPINE RD o? DLAWN MDR TER T 2000 1999 N y 2007 1980 MDR 2003 s 1999 1965 1993 m 1985 •.•?0' 400 1981 ??({ CQ?p N?Q w 1977 s 1973 q 0 o `O 0 v ? ° v 1969 972 ?.` ..' 1965 BYRAM DR L 1 0 68 J v 64 ?' 1961 0 v 1956 1956 1950 1957 1949 1950 1949 Q 1944 Q 1943 6 1953 m I 1943 1944 m 1938 1937 1938 1937 1931 1932 1931 1932 ZONING MAP Owners: Clearwater Village LLC Case: LUZ2009-07002 Site: A portion of 1980 Kings Highway Property Size(Acres): 0.65 Land Use Zoning RM MDR PIN: 03 -29-15- 55548-000-0091 From : t ti tilit l Transpor on U y Over ay MDR a To: And Drainage Feature Atlas Page: 251 B Overlay with existing RM I --I S:APlanning Department\C D B\Land Use Amendments\LUZ 2009\LUZ2009-07002 - 1980 Kings Highway - City of Clearwater\Maps\LUZ2009-07002 ZONING MAP.doc Item # 7 Attachment number 2 Page 5 of 6 MYltl 1 13 1 1 9 10 11 12 Tanlll?- - - - Residdntiail o ALPINE RD 60 00 WOODLAWN TER 8 Multi Fami l y Residential 60 Vacant Residential 1111 0683 30160 L 7 1111000 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 esideAtl 1 ......E h--'. R C/A ' 1 1999 N ? 0 1 O Vacknt 7 1980 A 2003 14 = 19650 109 0 1 199$7 82 ?m 15 83 84 1 O??C{CC3?p Dap d 88 86 85 0 1 a e ???}(2\ si 87 a 1973 21 o Sing e-Fa ilX si n 72 2969 22 0 196523 60 BYRAM DR ° 1 C/A 68 0 TR F' g m N v 66 64 196124 60 c 65 1956 v 51 52 1956 If 50 Sijacyle )<ly Rasjlt t? `ft - 1957 1-- 1949 1950 50 53 W 64 25 Church 1944 Q CO) 1943 f OW ¢ 63 68 L 1953 194349 54 1944 m f 26 - - - - - - - - - - J 1938 1937 1938 Q 1937 69 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48 55 m 62 1931 1932 1931 1932 61 70 EXISTING SURROUNDING USES MAP Owners: Clearwater Village LLC Case: LUZ2009-07002 Site: A portion of 1980 Kings Highway Property 0.65 Size(Acres): Land Use Zoning RM MDR PIN: 03-29-15-55548-000-0091 From : t ti tilit l Transpor on U y Over ay MDR a To: And Drainage Feature Atlas Page: 251 B Overlay with existing RM I --I S:APlanning Department\C D B\Land Use Amendments\LUZ 2009\LUZ2009-07002 - 1980 Kings Highway - City of Clearwater\Maps\LUZ2009-07002 EXISTING SURROUNDING USES MAP.doc Item # 7 View looking west at the subject parcel, 1980 Kings Highway L pi I An i View looking south from the subject property Attachment number 2 age 6 of 6 Fr' View looking north from the subject property e; _+ dl 1 r ?. f m iew looking ease i-1 r n J i he subject parce I r' :•_ • 1. `art f ^r ??.. View looking north along Kings Highway View looking south along Kings Highway LUZ2009-07002 Clearwater Village, LLC A Portion of 1980 Kings Highway Item # 7 O Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 8116-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF KINGS HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 112 FEET SOUTH OF WOODLAWN TERRACE, CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF THE FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION EASEMENT, A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A PORTION OF LOT 9, LESS THE EAST THIRTY FEET IN E.A. MARSHALL SUBDIVISION, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1980 KINGS HIGHWAY, FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO TRANSPORATION UTILITY OVERLAY AND DRAINAGE FEATURE OVERLAY WITH EXISTING RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the amendment to the future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter described property as follows: Property See attached legal description LUZ2009-07002 Land Use Categorv From: Residential Medium (RM) To: Transportation Utility Overlay and Drainage Feature Overlay with Existing Residential Medium Section 2. The City Council does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the approval of the land use designation by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, and subject to a determination by the State of Florida, as appropriate, of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, pursuant to § 163.3189, Florida Statutes. The Community Development Coordinator is authorized to transmit to the Pinellas County Planning Council an application to amend the Countywide Plan in order to achieve consistency with the Future Land Use Plan Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan as amended by this ordinance. PASSED ON FIRST READING Item # 7 Ordinance No. 8116-09 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 2 PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Cynthia E. Goudeau Assistant City Attorney City Clerk 2 Ordinance No. 9TI -?d ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building (aka Lokey Building) located at 401 Cleveland Street [consisting of the West 1/2 of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part]; and Pass Ordinance 8118-09 on first reading. (HIS2009-00001) SUMMARY: This historic designation application involves property comprising approximately 0.065 acres in area located on the southeast corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue. The building was constructed in 1914 by William Powell and housed one of Clearwater's first newspapers. It is a two story brick structure with decorative brickwork and is an outstanding example of commercial Masonry Vernacular. The Planning Department determined the proposed historic designation of the building is consistent with three of the four criteria for evaluating historic properties specified in the Community Development Code (Section 4-407.F.2.a-c): The property is associated with events that made a significant contribution to the board pattern of the City. The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history. The property possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene. Based on the findings that the Clearwater Evening Sun Building meets three of the designation criteria, it should be classified as excellent. Please refer to the historic designation staff report (HIS2009-00001) for the complete analysis. The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on October 20, 2009 and unanimously recommended approval. Review Approval: 1) Legal 2) Clerk 3) Assistant City Manager 4) Clerk 5) City Manager 6) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 5 CDB Meeting Date: October 20, 2009 Case Number: HIS2009-00001 Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Address: 401 Cleveland Street Agenda Item: E3 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT GENERAL INFORMATION REQUEST: PROPERTY SIZE: PROPERTY USE: Current Use: Proposed Use: PLAN CATEGORY: ZONING DISTRICT: EXISTING SURROUNDING USES: ANALYSIS Historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building (401 Cleveland Street) 2,808 square feet or 0.065 acres Office Building Indoor Recreation (Performing Arts Theater) Central Business District (CBD) Downtown (D) North: Office and Vacant West: Mixed Use South: Office East: Indoor Recreation Retail (Performing Arts Theater) and Background This historic designation application involves property known as the Clearwater Evening Sun Building located on the southeast corner of Cleveland Street and Osceola Avenue in Downtown Clearwater. The building was constructed in 1914 and housed one of Clearwater's first newspapers, the Clearwater Evening Sun, started by William B. Powell. Sometime in the early 1930's the newspaper moved to another location and the property was occupied by a retail use (dress shop) on the first floor and medical offices on the second floor. Over the years the Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00001 -Page 1 of 5 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 5 property has been used by a variety of retail and/or office uses. The most recent long-term tenant that occupied the building is Pat Lokey, one of Clearwater's fine women's clothing stores. Architecturally the building is an example of commercial Masonry Vernacular with beautiful brick detailing and an interesting fenestration pattern of groups of four double-hung sash windows on each floor. The building has had significant changes made to the exterior including the application of stucco, brick and vertical wood siding as well as the addition of a balcony with wrought iron railing and oversized clamshells awnings on the second floor. Most changes appear to be reversible. To further downtown redevelopment efforts the City of Clearwater entered into a partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. regarding the purchase, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of this property. Ruth Eckerd Hall will manage and operate the Clearwater Evening Sun Building in conjunction with the adjacent Capital Theater as a performing arts facility. Standards for Designation [Community Development Code (CDC) Section 4-607.F.2 and 3] Consistency with Criteria for Evaluating Proposed Historic Properties Recommended Findings of Fact Applicable criteria for evaluating the proposed historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building are as follows: • Whether the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.a]. The Clearwater Evening Sun Building has contributed to the history of Clearwater in several important ways. It has had a major influence on the social and community life of Clearwater both through its key location on Cleveland Street, the City's main street, and through its important commercial tenants. Of particular significance is its original occupant, the Clearwater Evening Sun, one of the City's first newspapers. The building has also housed several very prominent businesses with long tenancies including the Betty Lane Dress Shop (almost 20 years) and most recently Pat Lokey (approximately 10 years). • Whether the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.b]. The property proposed for designation was the home of the Clearwater Evening Sun founded in 1914 by Willis B. Powell. Prior to that, Mr. Powell owned the Independent, a weekly newspaper founded in 1906. In 1907 Mr. Powell changed the paper's format and it became St. Petersburg's first daily newspaper, the Evening Independent. The newspaper's editorials and the owner's political influences contributed to the separation of Pinellas County from Hillsborough County in 1912 and the designation of Clearwater as the county seat in 1917. David O. Batchelor bought the Clearwater Evening Sun in 1916 and operated it until he sold it and the building in 1924. The property ultimately reverted back to Mr. Batchelor during the Great Depression and remained in the Batchelor family until 1977. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00001 - Page 2 of 5 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 5 • Whether the property posses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.c]. After the fire of 1910 that destroyed all of the commercial wooden structures on the north side of Cleveland Street in the block between Ft. Harrison and Osceola Avenues, all structures had to be constructed of masonry or brick construction. The Clearwater Evening Sun Building had to comply with this new requirement and is an outstanding example of commercial Masonry Vernacular. The building is a two-story structure built of red brick with decorative brickwork in horizontal and vertical patterns. Its fenestration is arranged in groups of four double-hung sash windows on each floor. A total of five bays are located along Osceola Avenue and one bay along Cleveland Street. The building also had a metal canopy on the Cleveland Street facade supported by chains. • Whether the property yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.d]. There is no evidence that the Clearwater Evening Sun Building yields information important in prehistory or history. Recommended Conclusions of Law The Clearwater Evening Sun Building is eligible for historic designation as the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Clearwater history, is associated with the lives of persons significant in Clearwater's history and possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction. Classification of Property Recommended Findings of Fact Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 specifies that historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene depending on the number of designation criteria met. Based on the findings of fact and conclusions of law made above, the Clearwater Evening Sun Building meets three out of the four designation criteria including: association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of historic; association with the lives of persons significant in history; and association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Recommended Conclusions of Law The Clearwater Evening Sun Building is considered "excellent" as it meets the criteria established in Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.a, b. and c. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00001 - Page 3 of 5 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 5 IMPACT OF PROPOSED DESGINATION The proposed historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building will further the following policies of the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan: Policy 4: Renovation, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources are encouraged. Flexibility through the site plan review process should be utilized so that historic resources may be retained and reused. Policy 5: The City shall pursue various strategies, incentives and planning tools that will assist in the preservation of historic resources. The historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building will further implementation of Strategy 20 of the Plan which supports locating a performing arts theater in Downtown and providing assistance, as needed, with land acquisition, land assembly, building rehabilitation and parking facilities development to support the use. The historic designation of this building will require any building improvements to be consistent with the design guidelines established in the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan for the rehabilitation of historic structures. These guidelines are modeled on the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. It is anticipated that the historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building will strengthen the property's eligibility to obtain historic preservation grant/loan funding. Applicable Objectives and Policies from the Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan in support of the historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building area as follows: Objective A.6.3 - The City shall encourage the implementation of historic overlay districts, the maintenance of existing historic properties, and the preservation of existing neighborhoods through the use of design guidelines and the implementation of the City's Community Development code. Policy A.6.3.1 - The City Council shall consider designating historic properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; designations shall be consistent with the standards for designation found in the City's Community Development Code. Procedures identified in the Community Development Code should be amended to permit the City, in addition to property owners, to initiate such designation. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The historic designation of the Clearwater Evening Sun Building has been requested by the City of Clearwater. The building is an excellent example of commercial Masonry Vernacular and one of the oldest commercial buildings in downtown. It was the home of one of Clearwater's first newspaper and is associated with Willis B. Powell and the Batchelor family both of whom are Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00001 - Page 4 of 5 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 5 both important to Clearwater's history. The Clearwater Evening Sun Building is an historic property that qualifies for the classification of "excellent." Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends the following action on the request: Recommend APPROVAL of the historic designation of 401 Cleveland Street, the Clearwater Evening Sun Building with the classification of excellent. Prepared by Planning Department staff: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning and Development Director Attachments: Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Resume Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00001 - Page 5 of 5 Item # 8 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 C r S }k L ) rp ?r 'i 7°f•?ta t ?>,tiat?+ ; Y;'?v, x ??e 1 ?, :? , •?fd-ft?':??FFd??F? ?'fbl?"r? ? ?? _ ? __? ? ? c k I C AM t r ? r '? ?' w?, r k4 1. , x . r I 1 ?- I t,4 d ,; ??f I ?7 oa r i + ? ? r C'L?:71EL + 1. T ? -+ I ? r I? ?:.utJ ._... •? - ?`? t ?+ 'q „t- l ? ?. "'^ S .?,i V? w?'C I, ? 'm . ? ?_ 4 /?h + W " 1,. ' ` f?E 5M }F ?rtlry ??Yf I* ? W ? ti .2•Z U?. w I c 'u . , ??-' I !f inf. ?adZ? ma+ Y {' 't"rwa A`r}r1iIF I_ _ e E ? t IJ 41, Y e•Y- r N. 11?' }, fir, u ? F n. + ? J •? @l?t' ! , p P? ?? I V r ? - ? ? Wl ? ti .. 1 ? Y 1 ry. 1 a ??l F+k? S r I ?, U? ?rl ?J t u AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Owner: City of Clearwater Cases: HIS2009-00001 Site: 401 Cleveland St Property Size: 0.065 acres PINs: 16-29-15-20358-002-0071 Atlas Page: 2866 Item # 8 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 GEORGIA ¢ G\ HART ST z z ? > JONES E ?w DREW 3 ST LL a Q }- O w of HENDRICKS PROJECT a ? SITE LAURA LU LAURA L.U co PA RK co 0? E:1 LU 4 < ED < PIERCE ST < 0 PIERCE ST FRANKL IN COURT ST u4 j ST . oL SR-60 VAPKLF i:i Y = COURT El E:1 . ST CHESTNUT ST -? SR-60 ROGERS ST w F1 1? RCGERS Q E LOCATION MAP Owner: City of Clearwater Cases: HIS2009-00001 Site: 401 Cleveland St Property Size: 0.065 acres PINs: 16-29-15-20358-002-0071 Atlas Page: 2866 Item # 8 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 8118-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, RELATING TO HISTORIC DESIGNATION; MAKING FINDINGS; DESIGNATING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 CLEVELAND STREET, CLEARWATER EVENING SUN/LOKEY BUILDING, AS A HISTORIC PROPERTY UNDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-607; PROVIDING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF THE DESIGNATION AND RECOGNITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY BY SIGN OR MARKER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4-607 of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code provides a procedure for historic designation of properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; and WHEREAS, the objectives of such designation are to protect, enhance and preserve those historic properties and districts which represent or reflect the City's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history, and to preserve and enhance property values, stabilize neighborhoods and other areas of the City, increase economic benefits to the City and its inhabitants, continue the redevelopment of the original center of the City, and promote and enrich the City's educational and cultural environment; and WHEREAS, historic properties may include but are not limited to Indian habitations, ceremonial sites, artifacts, and other properties, or any part thereof, having intrinsic historical, architectural, or archaeological value relating to the history, government and culture of the City; and WHEREAS, Section 4-607 provides for a procedure of application, review by City staff, recommendation by the Community Development Board and consideration by the City Council after public hearing; and WHEREAS, an application has been submitted and processed for the property located at 401 Cleveland Street, known as the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building, within the City of Clearwater; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Council makes the following findings: The property located at 401 Cleveland Street, known as the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building, and further described as: Ordinance No. IfMrr8418 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 2 West'/ of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part); also known as Parcel No. 16-29-15-20358-002-0071 [H IS2009-00001 ] satisfies three of the following criteria: 1. The property/district is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of City, State, or national history; 2. The property/district is associated with the lives of persons significant in history; 3. The property/district possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values; 4. The property/district has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Section 2. Based upon the above findings, the property located at 401 Cleveland Street, known as the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building, within the City of Clearwater is hereby designated as a historic property in the Excellent classification. The owner shall be given written notice of the designation by the City Clerk, and a suitable sign or marker indicating the historic designation shall be erected on or near the property. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk 2 Ordinance No. ftt6-#GB ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the historic designation of the Capitol Theatre located at 405 Cleveland Street [consisting of the East 1/2 of Lot 7, plus 30 feet and 3 inches of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part]; and pass Ordinance 8119-09 on first reading. (HIS2009-00002) SUMMARY: This historic designation application involves property comprising approximately 0.144 acres in area located on the south side of Cleveland Street, one property east of Osceola Avenue. The Capitol Theatre opened in 1921 and was designed by Lester Avery and owned by John S. Taylor, son of one the area's earliest homesteaders. The building is an excellent example of the elaborate Mediterranean Revival style and is unique to Cleveland Street. The Planning Department determined that the proposed historic designation of the theater is consistent with three of the four criteria for evaluating historic properties specified in the Community Development Code (Section 4-407.F.2.a-c): The property is associated with events that made a significant contribution to the board pattern of the City. The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history. The property possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene. Based on the findings that the Capitol Theatre meets three of the designation criteria, it should be classified as excellent. Please refer to the historic designation staff report (HIS2009-00002) for the complete analysis. The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on October 20, 2009 and unanimously recommended approval. Review Approval: 1) Legal 2) Clerk 3) Assistant City Manager 4) Clerk 5) City Manager 6) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 9 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 5 CDB Meeting Date Case Number: Owner/Applicant: Address: Agenda Item: October 20, 2009 HIS2009-00002 City of Clearwater 405 Cleveland Street EE4 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT GENERAL INFORMATION REQUEST: Historic designation of the Capitol Theatre (405 Cleveland Street) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.6272 square feet or 0.144 acres PROPERTY USE: Current Use: Indoor Recreation (Performing Arts Theater) Proposed Use: Indoor Recreation (Performing Arts Theater) PLAN CATEGORY: Central Business District (CBD) ZONING DISTRICT: Downtown (D) EXISTING North: Office and Vacant SURROUNDING USES: West: Office and Mixed Use South: Office East: Retail ANALYSIS Background This historic designation application involves property known as the Capitol Theatre located on the south side of Cleveland Street, one property east of Osceola Avenue in Downtown Clearwater. The theater opened in 1921 and was designed by local prominent architect Lester Avery and owned by John S. Taylor, State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 - 1910. The theater was designed for silent movies as well as live performances and has been at the heart of Clearwater's cultural and entertainment scene for many years. In 1960 the Capitol Theatre sustained significant damage from Hurricane Donna. Major building alterations occurred at that time and its operation transitioned to a movie theater until closed in 1980. Since that time the building has been used for a variety of purposes including local theater productions, youth programs, a social dance center and most recently a church. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 1 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 5 Architecturally the building is an excellent example of the ornate Mediterranean Revival style. The original building facade was stucco with decorative details and expressed as two stories. Across the front of the building was a flat canopy and above that were three arches with radiating glass panes. There was an elaborate bell-shaped parapet in the center and on each side were elements that appeared to be corner towers. There were many architectural details in these areas of the facade that gave the building a very unique and interesting appearance. Significant changes have been made to the building's original appearance. To further downtown redevelopment efforts the City of Clearwater entered into a partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. regarding the purchase, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the property. Ruth Eckerd Hall will manage and operate the Capitol Theatre, in conjunction with the adjacent Clearwater Evening Sun Building as a performing arts facility. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. plans to restore the building to its original appearance. Plans include replacing the facade's architectural details and materials and replacing the 1940's signage. The interior rehabilitation will be based on typical theaters from this time period as no plans for the original interior can be located. Standards for Designation [Community Development Code Sections (CDC) 4-607.F.2 and 3] Consistency with Criteria for Evaluating Proposed Historic Properties Recommended Findings of Fact Applicable criteria for evaluating the proposed historic designation of the Capitol Theatre are as follows: • Whether the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.a] The Capitol Theatre's contributions to the history of Clearwater are significant as it was the cultural and entertainment center of the City and occupied a prime location on Clearwater's main street. Opening in 1921, the theater was equipped for live performances and silent movies and was known to accommodate first run movies and traveling vaudeville acts. During World War II the theater organized events called "Bank Night" whereby war bonds were sold as part of cash prize lottery drawings enticing many people to attend the theater. The Capitol Theatre sustained significant damage from Hurricane Donna in 1960 and the repairs greatly changed the theater's appearance. The building reopened as a movie theater after the renovations and operated until 1980. In 1981 the Royalty Theater Company re- established the property as a venue for the performing arts and changed the name to the Royalty Theater. By 1995 the Royalty Theater was closed and the building was subsequently used for a variety of purposes including youth programming, a social and sports dancing center and lastly a church. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00002 - Page 2 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 5 • Whether the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.b]. The property proposed for designation was built by John S. Taylor, a son of one of the area's earliest homesteaders. He served as State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 to 1910. Mr. Taylor was vocal in his support of the separation of Pinellas County from Hillsborough County and lobbied the Florida Legislature to that end. His efforts were successful and in 1911 Pinellas County was created. The Capitol Theatre remained in the Taylor family estate until 1996. • Whether the property possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.c]. The Capitol Theatre is an excellent example of the elaborate Mediterranean Revival style. The building was very unique to Cleveland Street due to its materials and the significant use of architectural details. The building had a stucco front face with a flat canopy attached to the main wall that effectively divided the facade into two stories. On the ground floor two storefronts flanked the theater entry. Above the canopy the facade had three distinctive sections. In the center above the canopy were three compass arches with radiating glass panes and a wide stone molding. Above that was an elaborate bell-shaped parapet with a Baroque inspired cusped molding. The top center portion of the parapet included a Roman temple frame containing a plaque with "Capitol Theatre" inscribed on it. Above that at the top center of the parapet was a Palladian styled triple arch applied on a projecting sill and clamshell-shaped console. To either side of the center, the building plane projected which gave the second floor above the storefronts the appearance of corner towers. This area was defined by double-hung sash windows with stone surrounds and projecting sills. Above the windows were shed roofs covered in green barrel tile roof flanked by corner pillars with molded cornices. The Capitol Theatre was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent area architect. Mr. Avery designed several area buildings as well as the Harbor Oaks development, a National Register Historic District. He also designed buildings in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The theater was constructed by John and Ivan Phillipoff who also built the Coachman Building in 1916 and the Roebling Estate in Belleair. In addition to being a builder, Ivan Phillipoff served a Deputy Tax Assessor for Pinellas County. • Whether the property yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history [CDC Section 4-607.F.2.d]. There is no evidence that the Capitol Theatre yields information important in prehistory or history. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00002 - Page 3 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 5 Recommended Conclusions of Law The Capitol Theatre is eligible for historic designation as the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Clearwater history, is associated with the lives of persons significant in Clearwater's history and possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction. Classification of Property Recommended Findings of Fact Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 specifies that historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene depending on the number of designation criteria met. Based on the finding of fact and conclusions of law made above, the Capitol Theatre meets three out of the four designation criteria including: association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of historic; association with the lives of persons significant in history; and association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Recommended Conclusions of Law The Capitol Theatre should be classified as "excellent" as it meets the criteria established Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.a, b. and c. IMPACT OF PROPOSED DESGINATION The proposed historic designation of the Capitol Theatre will further the following policies of the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan: Policy 4: Renovation, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources are encouraged. Flexibility through the site plan review process should be utilized so that historic resources may be retained and reused. Policy 5: The City shall pursue various strategies, incentives and planning tools that will assist in the preservation of historic resources. The historic designation of the Capitol Theatre will further implement Strategy 20 of the Plan which supports locating a performing arts theater in Downtown and providing assistance, as needed, with land acquisition, land assembly, building rehabilitation and parking facilities development to support the use. The historic designation of this building will require any building improvements to be consistent with the design guidelines established in the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan for the rehabilitation of historic structures. These guidelines are modeled on the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. It is anticipated that the historic designation of the Capitol Theatre will strengthen the property's eligibility to obtain historic preservation grant/loan funding. Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00002 - Page 4 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 5 Applicable Objectives and Policies from the Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan in support of the historic designation of the Capitol Theatre are as follows: Objective A.6.3 - The City shall encourage the implementation of historic overlay districts, the maintenance of existing historic properties, and the preservation of existing neighborhoods through the use of design guidelines and the implementation of the City's Community Development code. Policy A.6.3.1 - The City Council shall consider designating historic properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; designations shall be consistent with the standards for designation found in the City's Community Development Code. Procedures identified in the Community Development Code should be amended to permit the City, in addition to property owners, to initiate such designation. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The historic designation of the Capitol Theatre has been requested by the City of Clearwater. The building is an excellent example of the ornate Mediterranean Revival style and one of the most significant buildings in downtown Clearwater. It served as the cultural heart of Clearwater for many years and was one of the primary venues for motion pictures and live theater in the area. It was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent area architect and owned by John S. Taylor, son of one of the first homesteaders in the Clearwater area and influential figures in the creation of a separate Pinellas County. The Capitol Theatre is a historic property that qualifies for the classification of "excellent" pursuant to the Community Development Code. Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends the following action on the request: Recommend APPROVAL of the historic designation of 405 Cleveland Street, the Clearwater Evening Sun Building with the classification of excellent. Prepared by Planning Department staff: Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Planning and Development Director Attachments: Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Resume Community Development Board - October 20, 2009 - Case HIS2009-00002 - Page 5 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 k L } rp it _ ?' K rt a qy r c x _? F rte. F?d?ta rrf ., ._ - g: lo Nllm yx t ?A?N R .a. V . tN%, Why f f _ ? s P ? PF?F91 ? d?+, r t? _ ? r ? ? ; , „°* ? ? t • t' ' rY ? ? ? 4,^.? ? r' r fig Hl d?rl ?,a Jffr P '-. ?` ' all A ? . t y ?g I \S U ?,, ti 2 fk C ? l-+. - ---- J g FI ,j ,mR`L. ! riQ [ G ?` u ? - ` ? A n• 4 ? ? J RAH •;' @l?t' ! , p P? ?? ? V Al . h W? ? u p- r ? - ? r ti Its ? 1 ? ? 1 ry.? 1 a f-ILIA CL l 1 _ AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Owner: City of Clearwater Cases: HIS2009-00002 Site: 405 Cleveland St Property Size: 0.144 acres PINs: 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 Atlas Page: 2866 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 GEORGIA ¢ G\ HART ST z z ? > JONES E ?w DREW 3 ST LL a Q }- O w of HENDRICKS PROJECT a ? SITE LAURA LU LAURA L.U co PA RK co 0? E:1 LU 4 < ED < PIERCE ST < 0 PIERCE ST FRANKL IN COURT ST u4 j ST . oL SR-60 VAPKLF i:i Y = COURT El E:1 . ST CHESTNUT ST -? SR-60 ROGERS ST w F1 1? RCGERS Q E LOCATION MAP Owner: City of Clearwater Cases: HIS2009-00002 Site: 405 Cleveland St Property Size: 0.144 acres PINs: 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 Atlas Page: 2866 Item # 9 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, RELATING TO HISTORIC DESIGNATION; MAKING FINDINGS; DESIGNATING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 CLEVELAND STREET, CAPITOL/ROYALTY THEATRE, AS A HISTORIC PROPERTY UNDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-607; PROVIDING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF THE DESIGNATION AND RECOGNITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY BY SIGN OR MARKER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 4-607 of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code provides a procedure for historic designation of properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; and WHEREAS, the objectives of such designation are to protect, enhance and preserve those historic properties and districts which represent or reflect the City's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history, and to preserve and enhance property values, stabilize neighborhoods and other areas of the City, increase economic benefits to the City and its inhabitants, continue the redevelopment of the original center of the City, and promote and enrich the City's educational and cultural environment; and WHEREAS, historic properties may include but are not limited to Indian habitations, ceremonial sites, artifacts, and other properties, or any part thereof, having intrinsic historical, architectural, or archaeological value relating to the history, government and culture of the City; and WHEREAS, Section 4-607 provides for a procedure of application, review by City staff, recommendation by the Community Development Board and consideration by the City Council after public hearing; and WHEREAS, an application has been submitted and processed for the property located at 405 Cleveland Street, known as the Capitol/Royalty Theatre, within the City of Clearwater; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Council makes the following findings: The property located at 405 Cleveland Street, known as the Capitol/Royalty Theatre, and further described as: Ordinance No. IfMrY6-@9 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 2 The East 1/ of Lot 7, plus West 30' and 3" of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part); also known as Parcel No. 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 [HIS2009-00002] satisfies three of the following criteria: 1. The property/district is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of City, State, or national history; 2. The property/district is associated with the lives of persons significant in history; 3. The property/district possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values; 4. The property/district has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Section 2. Based upon the above findings, the property located at 405 Cleveland Street, known as the Capitol/Royalty Theatre, within the City of Clearwater is hereby designated as a historic property in the Excellent classification. The owner shall be given written notice of the designation by the City Clerk, and a suitable sign or marker indicating the historic designation shall be erected on or near the property. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk 2 Ordinance No. ftfi -41) ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to address the height of non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, adjustments to the Zoning Atlas, the clearance required for awnings, elimination of sandwich board signs without a permit in the Downtown District, and other minor editorial changes and pass Ordinance 8070-09 on first reading. (TA2009-03006) SUMMARY: The Planning Department is proposing amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances primarily to implement the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code. Other amendments were identified as part of this review process, including the height of non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, adjustments to the Zoning Atlas, the clearance required for awnings, and the elimination of sandwich board signs without a permit in the Downtown District. Minor editorial amendments are also included. The amendments that present a change in current policy or a new policy are outlined below: Flexible Standard Development Uses in Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District - Countywide Plan Consistency (Pages 3-5 of Ordinance): Sets forth size restrictions in the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) zoning district for automobile service stations, major vehicle services, and retail sales and service uses and outdoor recreation entertainment uses that are not part of a master development plan within the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category to 5 acres. If these uses exceed 5 acres, the property must be designated the appropriate future land categories that support these uses as primary uses. Stormwater Detention Facilities - EAR-based Amendment (Page 7 of Ordinance): This amendment requires low impact development techniques for stormwater management. Landscaping - EAR-based Amendment (Page 7 of Ordinance): This amendment adds "Florida-friendly " plant materials to those that are to be utilized to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements. Reclaimed Water in Subdivisions - EAR-based Amendment (Page 8 of Ordinance): This amendment requires developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems when reclaimed water will be available within seven years. Historic Designation - EAR-based Amendment (Page 8 of Ordinance): Cover Memo This amendment allows the City in addition to property owners to initiate an application for historic designation. Item # 10 Definitions and Rules of Construction - EAR-based Amendment (Page 9 of Ordinance): This amendment provides a new definition of Coastal Storm Area which incorporates and replaces the definition of Coastal High Hazard Area and is consistent with the changes made in the EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan amendments. Wellhead Protection, Amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 24 - EAR-based Amendment (Pages 9-10 of Ordinance): These two amendments modify the requirements for a wellhead protection permit and a protection-containment plan, including an increase in the distance from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from a well for potential expansion/change of an existing use with contaminating materials. The Community Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed amendments at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 20, 2009 and recommended approval of proposed Ordinance 8070-09. As part of the motion, the Board recommended that application be made to designate North Ward School a historic structure. The Planning Department indicated to the Board that it is working with the School Board on the preservation of historic schools within the City. Review Approval: 1) Legal 2) Clerk 3) Assistant City Manager 4) Clerk 5) City Manager 6) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 10 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 11 ORDINANCE NO. 8070-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADOPT LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO FURTHER THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR EDITORIAL CHANGES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS", SECTION 1-108, "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY", TO RENAME THE SECTION AS "FUTURE LAND USE MAP" AND TO MAKE "COUNTYWIDE CONSISTENCY" INTO A NEW SUBSECTION 1- 108.A, AND TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-108.13 "MAP ADJUSTMENTS", TO PROVIDE FOR CRITERIA FOR MAP ADJUSTMENTS FOR WATER/DRAINAGE FEATURE, PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE CATEGORIES, AND AMENDING SECTION 1-109, "ZONING ATLAS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 1-109.E, "ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS", TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ATLAS TO BE MADE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS", SECTION 2-1303, "TABLE 2-1303", TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, MAJOR VEHICLE SERVICE, RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE USES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT USES IN THE IRT ZONING DISTRICT; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, "DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS", SECTION 3-804, "SETBACK AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-804.B.1.c.,TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS OF NON-OPAQUE FENCES FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES ON WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-804.C AND TO DELETE GRAPHICS; AMENDING SECTION 3-904, "SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE", SUBSECTION 3-904.13, TO INCREASE FROM 36 INCHES TO 48 INCHES THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR NON-OPAQUE FENCES PERMITTED WITHIN THE SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE FOR WATERFRONT LOTS AND TO REPLACE THE EXISTING GRAPHIC; AMENDING SECTION 3-908, "PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO SETBACKS AND OVER STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY", SUBSECTION 3- 908.A.1, TO DECREASE THE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR AWNINGS FROM NINE FEET TO EIGHT FEET; AMENDING SECTION 3-914, "STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-914.C, TO ADD THE USE OF "LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT" TECHNIQUES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING SECTION 3-1202, "GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS", SUBSECTION 3-1202.13.3, TO ADD "FLORIDA- FRIENDLY PLANT MATERIALS" TO THOSE PLANT MATERIALS THAT ARE "NATIVE TO CENTRAL FLORIDA"; AMENDING SECTION 3-1805, "SIGNS PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT", TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3-1805.U, TO ELIMINATE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, AND TO RE-LETTER THE REMAINING SUBSECTIONS, AMENDING SECTION 3-1910, "SAME-WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES", TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 3-1910.D, TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO PROVIDE -1- OrdifteM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 11 INTERNAL RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS IF THE DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WHERE RECLAIMED WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN SEVEN (7) YEARS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES", SECTION 4-607 "HISTORIC DESIGNATION", SUBSECTION 4-607.13, TO PERMIT THE CITY TO INITIATE AN APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION, AND AMENDING SECTION 4-901, "AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY", SUBSECTION 4-901.C.6., TO ADD "TRANSPORTATION" TO "PUBLIC FACILITIES; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8, "DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION", SECTION 8-102, "DEFINITIONS", TO REPLACE THE DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA" WITH A NEW DEFINITION FOR "COASTAL STORM AREA"; AND MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE III, WELLHEAD PROTECTION, SECTION 24.63 PERMIT- REQUIRED AND SECTION 24.64 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A WELLHEAD PROTECTION PERMIT AND A PROTECTION-CONTAINMENT PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE DISTANCE FROM 500 FEET TO 1,000 FEET REQUIRED FROM A WELL FOR POTENTIAL EXPANSION/CHANGE OF AN EXISTING USE WITH CONTAMINATING MATERIALS; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a new Community Development Code on January 21, 1999 which was effective on March 8, 1999, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Community Development Code for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater, Florida, adopted the Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by Clearwater Ordinance No. 7993-08, on December 18, 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined where the Community Development Code needs clarification and revision, and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes the need to amend Section 24.63 and Section 24.64, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, by amending wellhead protection permit language; now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-108, "Countywide Consistency", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: -2- OrddtEDIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 11 Section 1-108. Future land use map e4ntywid° nnncic4nnn" A. Countywide consistency. Applications for development approval shall be consistent with the provisions of this Community Development Code and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. Development potential is based on the applicable zoning district and as permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. In cases where there is a difference between the density permitted in the zoning district and that which is permitted by the land use classification, the more restrictive shall prevail. In addition, uses of land shall be consistent with uses permitted in the assigned zoning district as well as the uses permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Designation. B. Map adiustments. Plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories may be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided that such map adiustments are consistent with a jurisdictional boundary determination under state agency rules which is consistent with such rules; or are consistent with an approved site or project plan for a body of water or drainage feature; or are consistent with the purpose and characteristics of the particular category being adjusted and are based upon a finding of appropriateness by the Community Development Coordinator that such adjustment is de minimis in extent and effect. Section 2. That Article 1, "General Provisions", Division 1, Section 1-109, "Zoning Atlas", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1-109. Zoning atlas. ********** E. Adjustments to the zoning atlas. Zoning atlas adiustments may be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions. or based upon historical data. Section 3. That Article 2, "Zoning Districts", Division 13, "Industrial, Research and Technology District ("IRT"), Section 2-1303, "Table 2-1303", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-1303. Flexible standard development. The following uses are Level One permitted uses in the IRT District subject to the standards and criteria set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3. Table 2-1303. '7RT"District Flexible Standard Development Min. Lot Min. Lot Min. Setbacks Max. MIN. OFF-STREET Uses Area Width Height (ft.) PARKING ft) (sq. (ft.) (A) Side/ Front* Rear Automobile Service StationsLL 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA Major Vehicle ServiceLL 20,000 100 20 15 30 4/1000 SF GFA -3- OrdAEDIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 11 Manufacturing (2) (4) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Offices 20,000 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA 1--10/1,000 SF Land Area or as determined by the Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment L3) 40,000 200 20 15 30 community development coordinator based on TIE Manual standards Outdoor Storage 10,000 100 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Parking Lots 10,000 100 20 15 n/a n/a Public Facilities 10,000 100 20 15 50 1--2 per 1,000 GFA Public Transportation FacilitiesL n/a n/a n/a n/a 10 n/a Publishing and Printing 10,000-- 20,000 100-- 200 20 15 50 3/1,000 SF GFA Research and Technology 10,000 100 20 15 50 2/1,000 SF GFA Residential Shelters (-3) 5,000 50 20 15 30 3/1,000 SF GFA Retail Sales and Services( n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Restaurants (4) 5,000-- 10,000 50- 100 20 15 30 7--15 spaces per 1,000 GFA Self Storage 10,000 100 20 15 50 1 per 20--25 units plus 2 for ' manager s office TV/Radio Studios 10,000 100 20 15 50 4/1000 SF GFA Utility/Infrastructure FacilitiesQ (5) n/a n/a 20 15 n/a n/a Vehicle Sales/Displays and Major 40 000 200 20 15 30 1.511,000 SF Lot Sales Area Vehicle Sales/DisplaysL?) (4) , Vehicle ServiceL?) (4) 10,000 100 20 15 50 1.511,000 SF GFA Veterinary Offices or Animal 10,000 100 20 15 30 511,000 SF GFA Grooming Wholesale/Distribution/Warehouse 10 000 100 20 15 50 1.511 000 SF GFA Facility , , *The front setback may be reduced to 15 feet for parking lots provided the land area is not sufficient to accommodate the full setback requirement and the reduction results in an improved site plan or improved design and appearance and landscaping is in excess of the minimum required. Automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4) In the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category, manufacturing shall be limited to a use engaged in the manufacture, predominately from previously prepared materials, of finished products or parts, including processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, storage, sales and distribution of goods, and shall not include or allow for any exterior storage or processing of equipment or materials of any kind. Outdoor recreation/entertainment uses in the Industrial Limited (IL) future land use category that are not part of a master development plan shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall reauire a land use plan man amendment to the annronriate cateeorv which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. 4 -Public transportation facilities shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. -4- OrdAEDIM 1 01®)70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 11 (-3} Residential shelters shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (4} Restaurants that are accessory or incidental to any permitted use will not require Flexible Standard Development application for review. Restaurants located in the IL future land use category shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan amendment to the appropriate category which shall include such use and all contiguous like uses. Restaurants located in the IG future land use category shall be allowed only as an accessory use, located within the structure to which it is accessory, and shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory. (5} Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed five acres. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres shall require a land use plan map amendment to Transportation/Utility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. (16} Vehicle sales/displays, major vehicle sales/displays, and/or vehicle service in the Industrial Limited land use category shall not exceed five acres. In the Industrial General category such use shall not exceed 25 percent or the floor area and shall be accessory. Any such use, alone or when added to contiguous like uses which exceed five acres or 25 percent of the floor area shall require a land use plan map amendment to Commercial General which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses. ********** Section 4. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 8, "Fences and Walls", Section 3-804, "Setback and height requirements", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-804. Setback and height requirements. B. Side and rear setback areas. ********** Fences and walls shall be permitted to a maximum height of six feet between the principal structure and any side or rear lot line with the following exceptions: a. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height if located in the Industrial, Research, and Technology District ("I RT"). b. Fences and walls may be permitted up to eight feet in height in the Commercial District through Level One, (Flexible Standard Development) approval to buffer uses with drive- thru facilities, vehicle sales/displays, automobile service stations, outdoor retail sales, display and/or storage and residential zoning districts. If any fence is part of a Level Two review, the decision to approve the fence will be made by the Community Development Board. C. On those properties adjacent to water, fences proposed to be located within 20 feet of the property line adjacent to the water or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 48 inches in height. Wale rent FGpeF y EXGept as preyi` ed- in ci ihcon4ion I or 70 nn f°nn° er wall is permitted wi4hin the Feq uiFedd co4har* aGIi9iRiRg wat&F-. Delete existing graphic. Delete existing graphic. -5- OrdAEDIM 1 o1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 11 Delete existing graphic. ********** Section 5. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-904, "Sight visibility triangle", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-904. Sight visibility triangle. ********** B. To enhance views of the water from waterfront property, no structure or landscaping may be installed, other than a fence around a swimming pool or any non-opaque fences not exceeding 48 36 inches, within the sight visibility triangle described in the following figure, except as otherwise allowed in Article 3, Division 8. Remove existing graphic and replace with the following graphic. NO STRUCTURE OR LANDSCAPING MAY BE INSTALLED. OTHER THAN NON-OPAQUE FENCE NOT EXCEEDING 48" IN HEIGHT 20" PROPERTY LINE (TYPICAL) STRUCTURE 20' SIGHT VISIBILITY TRIANGLE WATER A :)o v 1 I -PROPERTY LINE, SEAWALL OR. MEAN HIGH WATER LINE. WHICHEVER IS CLOSEST TOWARD A THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY 50 11 Enhanced Views Restrictions Section 6. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-908, "Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-908. Permitted encroachments into setbacks and over street rights-of-way. Certain building and other projections shall be permitted to extend into setback areas and may be permitted to encroach over street rights-of-way as follows: A. Building projections which are affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed to the ground such as building fascias, roof overhangs, eaves, canopies other than freestanding canopies, awnings, marquees, and other similar projections, shall be permitted to project into required setbacks as specified below. -6- OrdifteM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 11 In the Tourist, Commercial and Downtown Districts, such projections shall be limited to ten feet and shall be permitted into any required setback and over street rights-of-way provided a clearance of eight e+ne feet over grade is maintained. In no case shall such projection be closer than five feet from the curbline or the shoulder of the roadway. Any awning with supports may be located up to the property line and any awning that projects into a right-of-way shall be cantilevered. ********** Section 7. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 9, "General Applicability Standards", Section 3-914, "Stormwater detention facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-914. Stormwater detention facilities. ********** C. The use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, shall be required unless determined infeasible by the Engineering Department. Section 8. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 12, "Landscaping/Tree Protection", Section 3-1202, "General landscaping standards", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1202. General landscaping standards. ********** B. Plant material specifications. Except as provided in subsection (6) below, plant materials which are utilized to satisfy the landscaping required by this development code shall comply with the following minimum standards: ********** 3. Plant materials shall be those which are native to Central Florida, considered Florida- friendly plant materials, requiring minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides, and which are recommended in the Plant Guide of the Southwest Florida Water Management District are strongly encouraged. ********** Section 9. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 18, "Signs", Section 3-1805, "Signs permitted without a permit", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to delete subsection 3-1805.U and re-letter the subsequent sections as appropriate: Section 3-1805. Signs permitted without a permit. The following signs may be developed without development review pursuant to Article 4 of this development code: -7- OrdiitEDIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 11 ********** In the fln?nintn?nin DiStrint, t_4% niinh hn °rr! Sinn fG)F eciv rlir--p- r.SZCa b si%66 but nn mnr° than tWG Pee Ind ********** Section 10. That Article 3, "Development Standards", Division 19, "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 3-1910, "Same--Water supply facilities", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3-1910. Same-Water supply facilities. ********** D. When new subdivisions are being developed at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years from the issuance of the development order, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. Section 11. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 6, "Level Three Approvals", Section 4-607, "Historic designation", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-607. Historic designation. ********** B. Application. An application for historic designation may be initiated by the City or by a property owner based on a report which includes, at a minimum, the following: The location and boundaries of the property or district. 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district. ********** Section 12. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-901, "Authority and applicability", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-901. Authority and applicability. ********** C. Exception. No certificate of concurrency/capacity is required for the following: -8- OrddteIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 11 ********** 6. Public transportation facilities. Section 13. That Article 4, "Development Review and Other Procedures", Division 9, "Concurrency Management", Section 4-902, "Application and procedures", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 4-902. Application and procedures. A. An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity shall be filed with the community development coordinator as part of an application for development approval and shall include such fees as are required by Section 4-202 f€}. ********** Section 14. That Article 8, "Definitions and Rules of Construction", Section 8-102, "Definitions", of the Community Development Code, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8-102. Definitions. For the purposes of this Development Code, the following words and terms have the meanings specified herein: ********** Coastal storm "pry"n,?„ " a area means the area delineated in Map E-1 of the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, which encompasses all of the following: (1) the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which shall be defined by the Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to be inundated from a category one hurricane, as reflected in the most recent Regional Evacuation Study, Storm Tide Atlas, (2) all land connected to the mainland of Clearwater by bridges or causeways, (3) those isolated areas that are defined by the SLOSH model to be inundated by a category two hurricane or above and that are surrounded by the CHHA or by the CHHA and a body of water, and (4) all land located within the Velocity Zone as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 661bjeG tG high VeIGGity waters, blult AG_t lornitRadd tG_ wave ?N_ash. The area may be desSigRated on a FIR A °6zeno VI -30, VE or ********** Section 15. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.63 Permit-Required, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.63. Permit--Required. (1) A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new business, commercial, industrial or other activity that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials if any portion of the subject property is -9- OrdAEDIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 11 within 1,000 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead nrotontion normit Shall be obtained- from the ?N°te.r elrr A wellhead protection permit shall be obtained from the engineering director for any new residential construction on property located within the city if any portion of the subject property is within 100 feet of a potable water well. A wellhead protection permit may be issued by the engineering director after review of the application and protection-containment plan (if required) submitted by the applicant. No business tax receipt or building permit shall be issued for any activity for which a wellhead protection permit is required until such permit has been issued. Permits shall have a term not to exceed 12 months and shall expire on March 15 of each year. Applications for annual permit renewal shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to permit expiration. Section 16. That Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Section 24.64 Permit Requirements, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.64. Permit requirements. ********** (4) If any new activity is proposed within 1,000 feet of a potable water supply well that has the potential to store or discharge harmful quantities of known contaminating materials, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. if an., nontaminatinn material is nronocor! to be h 500 feet of a potable wateF supply well, a PFGteGtiGA GGAtAiARqeRt plaR ShAll hR 9311hMittRd If any contaminating material is proposed to be used or stored for residential use within 100 feet of a potable water supply well, a protection-containment plan shall be submitted. (5) A wellhead protection permit application shall at a minimum include a location map of the potable water well and 1,000 599 feet surrounding the well, plans for the proposed development or expansion/change of an existing use (if applicable), the location and identification of the proposed activity, existi, rases OR -A Fnn feet pro f„r -A nr\mmorniAl ''co application or ° 'Inn foot ZAn° for ° rocirlon4i?l use appli,.ati.,na listing of any contaminating `^mff'aterial to be used or stored on the site and a protection-containment plan if necessary. Section 17. Amendments to the Community Development Code of the City of Clearwater (as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 6348-99 and subsequently amended) and amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article III, Wellhead Protection, Sections 24.63 Permit-Required and 24.64 Permit Requirements, are hereby adopted to read as set forth in this Ordinance. Section 18. The City of Clearwater does hereby certify that the amendments contained herein, as well as the provisions of this Ordinance, are consistent with and in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 19. Should any part or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. Section 20. Notice of the proposed enactment of this Ordinance has been properly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in accordance with applicable law. -10- OrddteIM 1 o1®J70-09 Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 11 Section 21. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk -11- OrddtEDIM go1®J70-09 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 6 CDB Meeting Date Case Number: Ordinance Number Agenda Item: October 20, 2009 TA2009-03006 8070-09 E-1 CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST: Amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances to implement the EAR-Based Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to bring consistency between the Countywide Plan Rules and the Community Development Code, to increase the maximum height from 36 inches to 48 inches for non-opaque fences on waterfront lots, to specify certain adjustments to the Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator, to decrease the clearance required for awnings from nine to eight feet, to eliminate sandwich board signs as signs permitted without a permit in the Downtown District, and to address other minor editorial changes. INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater Planning Department BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The proposed text amendments to the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances are associated with and are intended to ensure consistency with the 2008 EAR-Based Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. ANALYSIS: The Planning Department is recommending a total of 14 amendments to the Community Development Code and 2 amendments to the Code of Ordinances. Some of the amendments are to provide consistency with the EAR-based amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that were adopted on December 18, 2008. Others ensure consistency with the Countywide Plan Rules. Some amendments present a change in current policy or a new policy. Other amendments are editorial in nature or are refinements to existing codes. I C:AProgramFiles\Neevia.Com\DOCUmentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 6 Please find below a summary of the proposed amendments organized by Code Article. Attached is Ordinance No. 8070-09 which includes all of the specific amendments. Within the ordinance document, text that is underlined indicates proposed language and text containing strikethroughs indicate deletions. Article 1 - General Provisions ¦ Map Adjustments (Section 1-108 and Section 1-109 of Ordinance, Pages 2-3) • Future Land Use Plan Map Adjustments - The ordinance adds the criteria for future land use map adjustments for the water/drainage feature, preservation, and recreation/open space categories. • Zoning Atlas Adjustments - This ordinance adds subsection E to Section 1-109, which allows minor zoning adjustments to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions, or based upon historical data. Article 2 - Zoning Districts ¦ Flexible standard development uses in IRT (Pages 3-5 of Ordinance). This amendment applies limitations to certain uses within the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) district consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules. This ordinance amends IRT to provide size limitations for automobile service station, major vehicle service, and retail sales and service uses and outdoor recreation/entertainment uses that are not part of a master development plan within the Industrial Limited (IL) land use category to 5 acres. If these uses exceed 5 acres, the property must be designated the appropriate future land use categories that support these uses as primary uses. Article 3 - Development Standards ¦ Fence heights on waterfront lots (Pages 5-6 of Ordinance). This amendment adds new Subsection "c" to Subsection 3-804.13.1 to allow for non-opaque fences to be 48 inches rather than 36 inches in height on waterfront lots as requested by City Council. This amendment deletes Subsection 3-804.C and deletes existing graphics. ¦ Fence heights in visibility triangle on waterfront lots (Page 6 of Ordinance). This amendment increases from 36 inches to 48 inches the maximum height for non-opaque fences permitted within the sight visibility triangle for waterfront lots and replaces the existing graphic. This amendment is consistent with the change outlined above. 2 C:AProgramFiles\Neevia.Com\DOCUmentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 6 ¦ Encroachments by awnings (Pages 6-7 of Ordinance). This amendment decreases the clearance from nine to eight feet for awnings encroaching into setbacks and rights-of-way in the T, C and D Districts. This change reflects the typical clearance of many awnings. ¦ Stormwater detention facilities (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment requires, where feasible, the use of low impact development techniques for stormwater management. This amendment is associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.2.1.10 that specifies that the City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. ¦ Landscaping (Page 7 of Ordinance). This amendment adds "Florida-friendly" plant materials to those that are to be utilized to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy F.1.1.1 that states that all new residential and non-residential development shall be required to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. ¦ Signs (Pages 7-8 of Ordinance). This amendment deletes sandwich board signs from the list of signs permitted without a permit as the provision was superseded in the Downtown Plan and by Ordinance No. 7997-08. ¦ Reclaimed Water in Subdivisions (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment requires developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems when reclaimed water will be available within seven years from the issuance of the development order. This amendment implements Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.5.8 which requires this to occur. Article 4 - Development Review and Other Procedures ¦ Historic Designation (Page 8 of Ordinance). This amendment allows the City in addition to property owners to initiate an application for historic designation. ¦ Application and Procedures (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment is an editorial correction for development approval fees required by Section 4-202(F) rather than as currently incorrectly listed as Section 4-202(E). Article 8 - Definitions and Rules of Construction ¦ Definitions (Page 9 of Ordinance). This amendment provides a new definition of Coastal Storm Area which incorporates and replaces the definition of Coastal High Hazard Area and is consistent with the changes made in the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 3 C:AProgramFiles\Neevia.Com\DOCUmentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 6 CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 24, Article III ¦ Wellhead Protection - Permit-Required and Permit Requirements (Pages 9-10 of Ordinance). These amendments modify the requirements for a wellhead protection permit and a protection-containment plan, including an increase in the distance from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from a well for potential expansion/change of an existing use with contaminating materials. These two amendments are associated with Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Policy D.5.7.3 that requires the City of Clearwater to continue to protect groundwater quality by enforcing the Wellhead Protection Ordinance within the area as specified in the plan as well as the guidelines and criteria for protection of potable water wellfields. CRITERIA FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS: Community Development Code Section 4-601 sets forth the procedures and criteria for reviewing text amendments. Code amendments must comply with the following: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Below is a selected list of goals, objectives and policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan that are furthered by the proposed amendments to the Community Development Code: A.3. GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES MEET THE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AESTHETIC NEEDS OF THE CITY THROUGH CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE. Policy A.2.2.8 All land use categories on the Future Land Use Map shall be consistent with the density and intensity standards and other standards contained in the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, including criteria and standards for nomenclature, continuum of plan classifications and categories, use and locational characteristics, map delineation, other standards, and special rules. The proposed amendments include the addition of language allowing plan map boundary adjustments for Water/Drainage Feature, Preservation and Recreation/Open Space categories to be made by the Community Development Coordinator provided such map adjustments are consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules, upon a finding of appropriateness that such adjustment is minimal in extent and effect. Also, included is an 4 C:AProgramFiles\Neevia.Com\DOCUmentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 Attachment number 2 Page 5 of 6 amendment that allows adjustments to the City's Zoning Atlas to be made by the Community Development Coordinator based upon information demonstrating errors or omissions or based upon historical data. These adjustments will be consistent with the Countywide Future Land Use Map and Countywide Rules. Policy F.2.1.10 The City will encourage the use of "Low Impact Development" techniques for stormwater management, such as minimal land disturbance, the preservation of native vegetation, and the minimization of impervious cover, through site plan and internal review processes. The proposed amendment to Section 3-914 adds a requirement for low impact development techniques for stormwater management. Policy F.1.1.1 Require all new residential and non-residential development to provide a specified amount of Florida friendly shade trees based on an established desired ratio of pervious to impervious surface areas. Shade trees will serve to provide heat reduction, noise abatement, buffering, replenishment of oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1202 includes language to include required plant materials that are considered to be Florida-friendly. Policy D.5.5.8 When new subdivisions are being developed and/or redevelopment occurs, at locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years, the developer shall provide internal reclaimed water systems that are constructed to City specifications. The proposed amendment to Section 3-1910 requires the developers of new subdivisions to provide internal reclaimed water systems for locations where reclaimed water will be available within seven (7) years. The amendments provide processes and procedures to ensure that the Community Development Code is consistent with the above goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. Many of the amendments implement the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2. The proposed amendments further the purposes of the Community Development Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan. The proposed text amendments include a broad range of regulations providing for limitations on uses, to standards and procedures. For example, proposed amendment (#7) to Section 3-914 creates standards for development techniques for stormwater management, while the amendment (#11) to Section 4-607 changes the way historic sites are nominated for designation. The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of Section 1-103 that lists the purposes of the Code. 5 C:AProgramFiles\Neevia.Com\DOCUmentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 Attachment number 2 Page 6 of 6 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION: The proposed amendments to the Community Development Code are consistent with and further the goals of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. The amendments further those development goals established in the Code. Existing provisions of the Community Development Code and Code of Ordinances will be amended to better reflect City development patterns, improve internal processes and to meet the requirements of Florida Statutes by adopting code provisions that are consistent with the EAR-based amendments. Based upon the above, the Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of Ordinance No. 8070-09 that amends the Community Development Code and the Code of Ordinances. Prepared by Planning Department Staff: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III ATTACHMENT: ? Ordinance No. 8070-09 6 C:AProgramFites\Neevia.Com\DocumentConverter\temp\Agenda.PDFConvert.10541.docx Item # 10 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 8079-09 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to change the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 2337 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial General (CG). SUMMARY: Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8079-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 1,090 FEET WEST OF EDENVILLE AVENUE, CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF METES AND BOUNDS 31/071, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, LESS THE NORTH 50 FEET FOR GULF-TO- BAY BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2337 GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD, FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) TO COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the amendment to the future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City of Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter described property as follows: Property See attached legal description (LUZ2009-06001) Land Use Category From: Residential Medium (RM) To: Commercial General (CG) Section 2. The City Council does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the approval of the land use designation by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, and subject to a determination by the State of Florida, as appropriate, of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, pursuant to § 163.3189, Florida Statutes. The Community Development Coordinator is authorized to transmit to the Pinellas County Planning Council an application to amend the Countywide Plan in order to achieve consistency with the Future Land Use Plan Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan as amended by this ordinance. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Item # 11 Ordinance No. 8079-09 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8080-09 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by rezoning certain real property whose post office address is 2337 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard from Mobile Home Park (MHP) to Commercial (C). SUMMARY: Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8080-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 1,090 FEET WEST OF EDENVILLE AVENUE, CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF METES AND BOUNDS 31/071, IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, LESS THE NORTH 50 FEET FOR GULF- TO-BAY BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2337 GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD, FROM MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) TO COMMERCIAL (C); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the amendment to the zoning atlas of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate, and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following described property in Clearwater, Florida, is hereby rezoned, and the zoning atlas of the City is amended as follows: Property See attached legal description (LUZ2009-06001) Zoning District From: Mobile Home Park (MHP) To: Commercial (C) Section 2. The City Engineer is directed to revise the zoning atlas of the City in accordance with the foregoing amendment. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the approval of the land use designation set forth in Ordinance 8079-09 by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, and subject to a determination by the State of Florida, as appropriate, of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, pursuant to §163.3189, Florida Statutes. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Item # 12 Ordinance No. 8080-09 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8088-09 on second reading, amending the Comprehensive Plan of the city as adopted on May 18, 2000, as subsequently amended, amending the capital improvement element, making corrections and modifications pursuant to the updated schedule of the City of Clearwater's FY 2009-2010 through FY 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program Budget adopted on September 17, 2009, and updating the reference in Policy I.1.1.2 to the School District's Five Year Work Program for FY 2009- 2010 through 2013-2014 as adopted by the School Board on September 15, 2009. SUMMARY: Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 11 ORDINANCE NO. 8088-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, MAKING CORRECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO THE UPDATED SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER'S FY2009/10 THROUGH FY2014/15 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2009, AND UPDATING THE REFERENCE IN POLICY 1.1.1.2 TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM FOR FY2009/10 THROUGH 2013/14 AS ADOPTED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 15,2009; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act of Florida empowers and requires the City Council of the City of Clearwater to plan for the future development and growth of the City, and to adopt and periodically amend the Comprehensive Plan, including elements and portions thereof; and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater adopted a Comprehensive Plan on May 18, 2000 by Ordinance Number 6522-00, subsequently amended; and WHEREAS, certain amendments are statutorily required, and others are advisable in order to harmonize the Comprehensive Plan with state law and good planning practice; and WHEREAS, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of the City have been prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of law, after conducting the appropriate planning analysis, and public participation through public hearings, opportunity for written comments, open discussion and the consideration of public and official comments; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, serving as the designated Local Planning Agency for the City, has held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and has recommended adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments; and Ordinance No. 80%&W# 13 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 11 WHEREAS, per provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 163, it is necessary to annually adopt an ordinance amending and updating the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan to maintain a financially feasible minimum 5-year schedule of capital improvements consistent with the plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary, desirable and proper to adopt the amendments to the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan in order to reflect changing conditions; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. Amendments to the text of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted. Section 2. If any section, provision, clause, phrase, or application of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severable therefrom and shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective when the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issues a final order determining the adopted amendment to be in compliance, or the Administration Commission issues a final order determining the adopted amendments to be in compliance, in accordance with Section 163.3177, 163.3178, 163.3184, 163.3187, 163.3189 or 163.3189 F.S., as amended. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Frank Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk 2 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 11 ORDINANCE 8088-09 EXHIBIT A AMENDMENT 1 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT SUMMARY Amend Capital Improvements Element Needs Summary of the Plan on Page 1-1 as follows: Capital Improvements Element Needs Summary: The following summarizes several of the current capital improvement projects and funding sources proposed for public facilities supported in the other Comprehensive Plan Elements and as specified in the City's six-year schedule of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that is updated and adopted annually by the City Council: • The $2.5 million Bayshore Boulevard Realignment Project is planned in FY2012/13. This project will eliminate a dangerous curve must north of Drew Street on heavily traveled Bayshore Boulevard. Funding is Penny for Pinellas III. The $1.25 million -Druid Read IMPFG ieMeRtSPFGjeGt 06 PI-ARTP-d i..A?Znn T-. thy-GGMp7etiGR A-f thc paths. Ci Rdinn i° PeRRY fG. Rln.!I-- • The City's Streets and Sidewalks Program is currently budgeted for $15.283472 million on the six-year CIP schedule with a funding source of road millage. • The City proposes a total of $43.845 48 44 million of improvements within the City's Stormwater Infrastructure Program over the six-year CIP period. The funding sources for this project are the Stormwater Fund and a future bond issue. • The $1.602 1 -5F)2 million Commercial Container Acquisition CIP project is planned through Solid Waste funds. • The $19.627 2x-066 million Reclaimed Water Distribution System CIP project is being funded through: issue, $17.112 a3-841 million from future bond issue, $0.986 million 4R22 from Sewer Revenue, and $1.529 million from Utility Renewal and Replacement. AMENDMENT 2 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Amend Policy 1.1.1.2 of Objective 1.1.1 of Goal 1.1. on page I-2 as follows: 1.1.1.2 The City shall be permitted to amend the Schedule of Capital Improvements two times during any calendar year and as allowed for emergencies, developments of regional impact and certain small-scale development activities pursuant to Florida Statutes 163.3187. The annual update of the plan is hereby incorporated by reference and is located following policy 1.1.7.6 as the FY2009/10 Annual Update to the Capital 3 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 11 Improvements Element. Ths?°?' ^fsapital Rn e e s one Clearwater FY2?.1Qq -Capital ImPrnVeMeRt Dregr°m Budget 16 innnrr,nro+ed _;;6 Cnh°r!i il° I_4 of this Capital ImprA\4pm°nts GI°m°nt 4?7T7 AMENDMENT 3 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Amend Policy 1.1.7.6 of Objective 1.1.7 of Goal l.1 on page I-12 as follows: 1.1.7.6 The City hereby adopts by reference the School District's Five-Year Work Program for FY 2009/10 TZ` 9 through 2013/14 =1 W1 as adopted by the School Board on September 15, 2009 9, 2008. AMENDMENT 4 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES Remove CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT SCHEDULE I -A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY2008/09 commencing on page I-12 and including Schedule I -A Pages 1-49 following page 1-12, and replace as follows: FY2009/10 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT The intent of this annual update is to evaluate capacity and demand for concurrency- related public facilities (solid waste, potable water, stormwater, sanitary sewer, parks and roads), to determine that LOS standards are being met and that they will service approved and planned development over a 5-year period. The City's Capital Improvement Program Budget FY2009/10 is used as the basis for this update. It ensures that future public facility needs will be met based upon existing, approved, and planned development that will require public services in the 5-year planning horizon. It summarizes the timing, location and funding of capital improvement program construction projects to meet future public facilities demand. PROJECTIONS The following tables provide the capacity and demand for each of the City's respective aublic facilities aroiected over the next 5 vears. There are no aroiected deficiencies. Report is based on 2008 population: 110,831 Projected 2018 population (Future Land Use Element): 120,028 SOLID WASTE: 4 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 11 Current Capacity: 7.12 Ibs per capita per day Current Demand: 5.19 Ibs per capita per day Fiscal Projected Demand Projected Capacity at Surplus Year (Ibs per capita per 2D End of FY (Ibs per capita per day) Deficit 2009/10 5.19 7.12 1.93 2010/11 5.19 7.12 1.93 2011/12 5.19 7.12 1.93 2012/13 5.19 7.12 1.93 2013/14 5.19 7.12 1.93 Totals 20( 13/14) 5.19 7.12 1.93 Solid Waste LOS Standard: 7.12 Ibs per capita per day Current capacity*: Total Solid Waste capacity (in tons): 143,906 Pounds of Solid Waste per capita per day: 7.12 Current demand: Total Solid Waste Generated by the City in 2008 (in tons): 104,898 Current Pounds of Solid Waste aer capita aer dav: 5.19 *The current capacity is based on the Citv's LOS standard. Capacity is actuall greater since the City's Solid Waste Department is able to dispose of all waste produced within the city, as it works with Pinellas County on waste disposal. Garbage is taken to the Pinellas County Waste to Energy Plant where most is incinerated. Any material that is not incinerated is "land filled". The most recent aroiections take the life of the land fill to the years 2085 to 2090 POTABLE WATER: Current Capacity: 25 MGD Current Demand: 12.2 MGD Fiscal Year Projected Demand Projected Capacity at Surplus (Deficit) max. End of FY min. 2009/10 12.0 MGD 25.0 MGD 13.0 MGD 2010/11 12.1 MGD 25.0 MGD 12.9 MGD 2011/12 12.1 MGD 25.0 MGD 12.9 MGD 2012/13 12.2 MGD 25.0 MGD 12.8 MGD 2013/14 12.2 MGD 25.0 MGD 12.8 MGD Totals 20( 13/14) 12.2 MGD 25.0 MGD 12.8 MGD MGD = million gallons per day; Projections as per the City's Water Master Plan Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 11 Potable Water LOS Standard: 120 gallons per capita per day Current capacity: Total Potable Water Available per day in gallons: 25,000,000 (25.0 MGD) Gallons available per capita per day: 225.56 Current demand: Total Potable Water Consumption per day in gallons: 12,000,000 (12.0 MGD) Gallons consumed per capita per day: 108.27 STORM WATER: Current Capacity: 10-year LOS standard Current Demand: 10-year LOS standard Fiscal Year Projected Demand Projected Ca pacity at Surplus (Deficit) End of FY 2009/10 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* 2010/11 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* 2011/12 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* 2012/13 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* 2013/14 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* Totals ) 22L3/14 10-Year LOS (Min) 10-Year LOS ( Min) N/A* Stormwater LOS Standard: Design storm: 10-year storm frequency for all new street development using the rational design method Current Capacity: 10-year LOS standard (Min.)* Current Demand: 10-year LOS standard (Min.)* Total: 10-vear LOS standard (Min.)* *Stormwater management is reviewed on a permit-by-permit basis. The City only approves if a proposed development meets the LOS standards for stormwater management facilities listed above. SANITARY SEWER: Current Capacity: 257 gallons per capita per day Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 11 Current Demand: 127 gallons per capita per day Fiscal Year Projected Demand Projected Capacity at Surplus (Deficit) max. End of FY min. 2009/10 14.1 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.4 MGD 2010/11 14.2 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.3 MGD 2011/12 14.2 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.3 MGD 2012/13 14.3 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.2 MGD 2013/14 14.3 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.2 MGD Totals 20( 13/14) 14.3 MGD 28.5 MGD 14.2 MGD MGD = million gallons per day; Projections as per the City's Water Pollution Control (WPC) Master Plan Sanitary Sewer LOS Standard: 127 gallons per capita per day Current Capacity (in gallons): 28,500,000 Gallons available per capita per day 257.14 Current Demand: 14,100,000 Gallons available per capita per day 127.22 PARKLAND: Current Capacity: 13.31 acres per 1,000 people Current Demand: 4 acres per 1,000 people Fiscal Projected Demand Projected Capacity at Surplus (Deficit) Year max. End of FY min. 2009/10 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000 9.31 per 1 ,000 2010/11 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000 9.31 per 1 ,000 2011/12 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000 9.31 per 1 ,000 2012/13 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000, 9.31 per 1 ,000 2013/14 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000 9.31 per 1 ,000 Totals 4 per 1,000 13.31 per 1,000 9.31 per 1 ,000 Parkland LOS Standard: 4 acres Der 1.000 DeoDle Current capacity (Parkland Acres As of 05/13/09): 1,475 acres (a) 13.31 per 1,000 people Current demand: 440 acres (a) 4 per 1,000 people Total (Acres / Per Thousand PeoDle): 1.475 acres na 13.31 Der 1.000 people Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 11 ROADS: Add the following table City Ton Year C Qrridnr Imps-G ernent Plan FY 208-201P FY N&B-261A Y Y ? ?' J Q S L} N 1 J e Lm, CC tl? .? 3 ? _ ? 7 x ?, ° g ,6 . _ c . ??; le, I •.. i 4.l, l .l•f Ia SIiIC Iy Qf ll - I4 I 41 $ C? L 1 rn ? 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CY ? c 5 -I-. , [Remainder of page is intentially left blankl Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 11 FY2009/10 Capital Improvement Program Budgeted Expenditures and Revenues: Add the following table CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/10 GENERAL SOURCES: General Operating Revenue General Revenue/County Coop Road Millage Penny for Pinellas Transportation Impact Fee Local Option Gas Tax Special Development Fund Special Program Fund Grants - Other Agencies Donations SELF SUPPORTING FUNDS: Marine Revenue Downtown Boat Slips Revenue Aviation Revenue Parking Revenue Utility System: Water Impact Fees Sewer Impact Fees Utility R & R Stormwater Utility Revenue Gas Revenue Solid Waste Revenue INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS: Garage Revenue Administrative Services Revenue BORROWING -SELF SUPPORTING FUNDS: Lease Purchase - Water Lease Purchase - Stormwater Lease Purchase - Solid Waste Lease Purchase - Recycling Bond Issue - Water & Sewer BORROWING - INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS: Lease Purchase - Garage Lease Purchase - Administrative Services TOTAL ALL FUNDING SOURCES: Budgeted Revenues 2009/10 1,470,990 635,310 2,090,670 6,225,000 290,000 1,720,000 950,000 30,000 2,900,000 900,000 50,000 15,000 10,000 260,000 250,000 500,000 3,050,490 5,652,800 5,340,000 350,000 119,400 150,000 42,540 300,000 170,000 220,000 15, 665, 240 2,312,300 400,000 $52,069,740 9 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 11 Add the following table CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/10 Budgeted Expenditures FUNCTION: 2009/10 Police Protection 150,000 Fire Protection 678,490 Major Street Maintenance 3,645,670 Intersections 435,000 Parking 250,000 Misc Engineering 35,000 Parks Development 5,837,500 Marine Facilities 4,315,000 Airpark Facilities 10,000 Libraries 635,310 Garage 2,716,700 Maintenance of Buildings 277,930 General Public City Building & Equipment 950,000 Miscellaneous 640,000 Stormwater Utility 5,945,000 Gas System 5,310,000 Solid Waste 520,000 Utilities Miscellaneous 26,000 Sewer System 9,772,590 Water System 9,699,550 Recycling 220,000 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES $52,069,740 10 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 11 Add the following table CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXPENDITURE SUMMARY BY FUNCTION FY 2009-2010 THROUGH FY 2014-2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FU ND CITY OF CLEARWATER Schedule of Planned Expenditures Function 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Total Police Protection 150,000 150,000 Fire Protection 678,490 1,153,400 1,089,490 2,515,270 4,244,860 1,555,400 11,236,910 New Street Construction 2,500,000 2,500,000 Major Street Maintenance 3,645,670 3,497,430 4,057,430 4,107,430 4,107,430 4,032,430 23,447,820 Sidewalk and Bike Trails 472,000 472,000 Intersections 435,000 435,000 435,000 435,000 435,000 435,000 2,610,000 Parking 250,000 225,000 200,000 200,000 225,000 225,000 1,325,000 Miscellaneous Engineering 35,000 8,035,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 8,210,000 Parks Development 5,837,500 4,622,500 907,500 1,147,500 9,967,500 982,500 23,465,000 Marine Facilities 4,315,000 275,000 413,000 413,000 413,000 413,000 6,242,000 Airpark Facilities 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 60,000 Libraries 635,310 635,310 10,635,310 639,740 665,310 685,270 13,896,250 Garage 2,716,700 2,798,200 2,882,150 2,968,610 3,057,670 3,149,410 17,572,740 Maintenance of Buildings 277,930 299,800 1,108,650 420,560 452,530 379,560 2,939,030 Gen Public City Bldg & Equi 950,000 7,000,000 7,950,000 Miscellaneous 640,000 640,000 620,000 5,420,000 645,000 645,000 8,610,000 Stormwater Utility 5,945,000 8,800,000 7,200,000 7,100,000 7,400,000 7,400,000 43,845,000 Gas System 5,310,000 5,600,000 5,800,000 6,100,000 5,900,000 6,145,000 34,855,000 Solid Waste 520,000 595,000 755,000 713,000 735,000 746,000 4,064,000 Utilities Miscellaneous 26,000 30,000 26,000 26,000 30,000 26,000 164,000 Sewer System 9,772,590 9,073,990 12,108,380 7,351,360 11,776,590 25,617,400 75,700,310 Water System 9,699,550 12,913,120 17,928,910 18,125,340 11,251,410 6,917,790 76,836,120 Recycling 220,000 290,000 290,000 386,000 400,000 410,000 1,996,000 Total 52,069,740 59,928,750 fAtt h 66,501,820 8 h d111 o 60,613,810 I A h ro 61,751,300 l 67,281,760 368,147,180 aG G P- _ e Remove the entire CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT SCHEDULE I-A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY2008/09, Schedule I-A Pa ges 149 11 Ordinance No. 8088-09 Item # 13 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 8129-09 on second reading, vacating the south five feet of a ten foot drainage and utility easement, less the west ten feet and the east five feet thereof, lying south of and adjacent to the north property line of Lot 122, replat of Willow Ridge. SUMMARY: Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 14 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 8129-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, VACATING THE SOUTH FIVE FEET OF A TEN- FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, LESS THE WEST TEN FEET AND THE EAST FIVE FEET THEREOF, LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 122, REPLAT OF WILLOW RIDGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Thomas Warren Evans, owner of real property located in the City of Clearwater, has requested that the City vacate the drainage and utility easement depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that said easement is not necessary for municipal use and it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City and the general public that the same be vacated; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following: The south 5 feet of a 10-foot drainage and utility easement lying south of and adjacent to the north property line of Lot 122, Replat of Willow Ridge, as recorded in Plat Book 71, Pages 98-101, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, less the west 10 feet and the east 5 feet thereof, is hereby vacated, and the City of Clearwater releases all of its rights in the servitude as described above to the owner of the servient estate thereto. Section 2. The City Clerk shall record this ordinance in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, following adoption. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED ON FIRST READING PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ADOPTED Approved as to form: Camilo A. Soto Assistant City Attorney Frank V. Hibbard Mayor Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk Item # 14 Ordinance No. 8129-09 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Declare the list of surplus vehicles and equipment surplus to the needs of the City and authorize disposal through sale to the highest bidder at the Tampa Machinery Auction, Tampa, Florida, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: All vehicles and equipment have been replaced as necessary and are no longer required. Tampa Machinery Auction is the Pinellas County Purchasing Cooperative Auctioneer of Record. Type: Other Current Year Budget?: No Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost: Not to Exceed: For Fiscal Year: Revenue to Budget Adjustment: No Annual Operating Cost: N/A Total Cost: Appropriation Code Amount Appropriation Comment 0566-00000-364413-000-000- To be Sale proceeds 0000 determined Bid Required?: No Bid Number: Other Bid / Contract: Bid Exceptions: None Review Approval: 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) Assistant City Manager 5) Clerk 6) City Manager 7) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 15 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 : Surplus for November 17, 2009 Council Meeting REASON FOR ITEM # Asset# YEAR DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER MILEAGE SURPLUS 1 DISPOSAL 1 G1340 1994 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck 1 FTCR1000RTA63736 77662 Condition/Replaced with used 2 G1368 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Truck 1 GTDC1 4Z3RZ568372 78748 Age/Condition Not Replaced 3 G1997 1998 Ford Taurus 4 dr. Sedan 1 FAFP52U2WA194008 72202 Age/Condition Replaced 4 G2104 1999 Mack/Galbreath Roll Off Truck 1 M2P264COXM029271 166875 Age/Condition Replaced 5 G2304 2000 Mack/Galbreath Roll Off Truck 1 M2P264C7YM031892 153720 Age/Condition Replaced 6 G2414 2001 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab Dump 1 GDJC33U81 F184268 83126 Age/Condition Replaced 7 G2476 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD w/utility body 1 GBHC24UX2E285853 102998 Budget Elimination 8 G2627 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruiser 2FAFP71WX3X125178 83340 Bad Engine/to be Replaced 9 G2635 2003 GMC Sonoma Pickup Truck 1GTCS19X338243854 107037 Age/Condition Replaced 10 G2958 1990 Cummins 200 kw Generator Set Unk N/A Age/Condition Replaced 11 G1390 1989 Cummins 460 kw Genset E890242215 N/A Age/Condition Replaced 12 1 Pallet of Emergency Light Bars and Misc Lights Obsolete Equipment 13 1 Automotive Parts Washer Obsolete Equipment Item # 15 ?- Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve mortgage modification agreements for Community Service Foundation, Inc. (Fulton Apartments) and SP Country Club Homes LLC (Country Club Homes) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. SUMMARY: Fulton Apartments On September 10, 2003, the Community Service Foundation (CSF) received $200,000 in the form of a loan for the acquisition of the property located at 1602, 1604, 1606, 1608, and 1620 Fulton Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755. This property houses a 19- unit apartment complex located in one of the City's designated target revitalization areas. The Fulton Apartments provide affordable rental units for very low to moderate-income residents. The original loan terms required no payments for the first five (5) years of the loan. After this deferral period, the borrower would make annual payments of $8,000.00 per year. In a letter dated October 21, 2009, Jerry Spilatro, CSF Director, requested an additional five (5) year deferment due to low cash flow from Fulton Apartments. Low cash flow is a result of low occupancy rates due to the economy and neighborhood conditions. After a review of CSF financial statements, Economic Development and Housing staff recommends a mortgage modification to extend the deferred payment period of the loan for an additional five (5) years. This will allow CSF to continue to provide affordable rental housing units in the North Greenwood community. Country Club Homes On May 8, 2008, Mr. Peter Leach, Vice President of the SP Country Club Homes LLC, presented an application for funding for acquisition costs to acquire vacant real property to build 36 affordable townhomes. The application was presented as part of the City's Consolidated Planning Process. The amount of funding requested was not to exceed $700,000 from previous years Community Development Block Grant Funds. City Council approved the loan on June 5, 2008. The project will be located at the corner of Betty Lane and Drew Street. The original loan term is three-percent interest rate on the outstanding principal balance with deferred payment of principal and interest for five (5) years. If the developer fails to perform any the following: 1) file an application for site plan approval of the project on or before October 31, 2008; 2) obtain site plan approval from the City on or before June 30, 2009; or 3) commence construction of the Project on or before December 31, 2009, then Developer agrees, upon written demand by the City to convey the Property to the City by Special Warranty Deed in lieu of foreclosure. Given the current economic conditions and the state of the housing market, the Developer is unable to meet the agreed upon timelines and has requested an extension. After careful review, Economic Development and Housing staff recommends a mortgage modification to extend the timeframes for an additional five (5) years. This extension will allow the Developer time to complete the site plan approval, construct, and sell the affordable townhomes in the East Gateway District. Review 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) Assistant City Manager ED 5) Clerk 6) City Approval: Manager 7) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 16 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 This Instrument prepared byand returned to: Terry Malcolm-Smith, Housing Coordinator CITY OF CLEARWATER Housing Division Post Office Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, The CITY OF CLEARWATER, Florida, a municipal corporation, is the holder and owner of a certain mortgage(s) given by, Community Service Foundation, Inc., referred to hereinafter as MORTGAGOR, in O. R. Book 13607, Page 65 dated 10th of September, 2003 and recorded 12th day of September, 2003;of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, other wise referred to as Loan No. RL-1320 encumbering the following described property situated, lying and being in Pinellas County, Florida, to wit: PARCEL 1: Lots 1, 2, 3 and the West'/2 of Lot 4, Block D, 1s ADDITION TO NORWOOD, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book, Page 5, Page 79, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; less and except any portion thereof lying within Fulton Street right-of-way; and also less and except any portion thereof lying within CSX Railroad right-of-way. PARCEL 2: Lots 3 through 7, Block H, AVONDALE SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 40, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; less and except any portion thereof lying within Fulton Street right-of-way; and also less and except any portion thereof lying within CSX Railroad right-of-way. Commonly known as: 1602, 1604, 1606, and 1620 Fulton Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755 and WHEREAS, said mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000 provided for a deferral period of five 5 ears, with no interest accruing or principal payments due on said mortgage during the five year period, which said mortgage and note secured thereby is hereby being modified to provide for an additional five (5) year deferment period ("Deferral Period"). At the end of the Deferral Period, and on the first day of the first month of the eleventh (11th) year following closing, or October 10, 2013, the Borrower will begin to make an annual payment of Eight-Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00), and each subsequent payment will be due on each anniversary of said date for twenty-four (24) succeeding years or until otherwise fully paid. WHEREAS, it has been agreed by and between the parties hereto, to modify said mortgage and it is intended hereby to evidence in writing said modification, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 and other valuable consideration accruing to each of the parties hereto, the parties hereby agree as follows. 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in and form a part of this Agreement. 2. The above-referenced mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, which said mortgage and note securing mortgage is hereby being deferred for an additional five (5) years, which shall become MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between Community Service Foundation, Inc. and the CITY OF CLEARWATER Item # 16 Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 payable in accordance with a certain note, bond, or other obligation which obligation is hereinafter called "Note", and all other indebtedness which the Mortgagor is obligated to pay to the Mortgagee pursuant to the provisions of the Note and this Mortgage, the Mortgagor hereby grants conveys and mortgages to the Mortgagee the above referenced property. 3. Monthly payments shall not be due during the Deferral Period. No interest will accrue during the Deferral Period. Upon default of the terms of the mortgage, the MORTGAGOR shall pay all sums due to the CITY OF CLEARWATER at the default interest rate provide for in the Note. 4. The Maturity Date of the Note and Mortgage is September 10, 2038. 5. Mortgagor represents to Mortgagee that there is no subsequent lien now outstanding against the Mortgaged Premises (unless disclosed to Mortgagee, and any subsequent lienholder has agreed to consent to this Modification Agreement and subordinate its lien to the lien of the Mortgage, as modified, which consent and subordination is attached as Exhibit "A" and that the lien of the Mortgage, as modified, is a valid, and subsisting lien on the Mortgaged Premises. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any manner impair the Note and Mortgage, as modified, or the lien created or any other documents executed by the Mortgagor in connection with the Note and Mortgage, or alter, waive, vary or affect any promise, agreement, covenant or condition recited in any of the above-mentioned documents, except as expressly modified by this Agreement, nor affect or impair any rights, powers, or remedies of Mortgagee under any of the above-mentioned documents. 6. Terms of the Note in conflict herewith, including, but not limited to the Deferral Period shall be modified by this Mortgage Modification. 7. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all terms, conditions and provisions of said Note and Mortgage, and other instruments and documents executed in connection with the subject mortgage loan, shall remain in full force and effect and shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns. Witness, this instrument has been executed by the parties in a manner and form sufficient to bind them as of the date first written above. AGREED to and accepted this Witnesses: Print name , A. D. 2009 Mortgagor: Lee Regulski (President) Print name Mortgagor: STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PINELLAS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2009 by LEE REGULSKI, president who is personally known to me or who has produced a drivers license as identification. Notary Public Print/type Name: MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between Community Service Foundation, Inc. and the CITY OF CLEARWATER Item # 16 day of Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Clearwater, in its corporate capacity, has caused this MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT to be executed on this day of , 2009 by WILLIAM B. HORNE II, as City Manager of the City of Clearwater and the seal of the City to be here affixed. Approved as to form: Laura Lipowski Mahony Assistant City Attorney STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PINELLAS CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA WILLIAM B. HORNE II City Manager Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk BEFORE ME, the undersigned, personally appeared WILLIAM B. HORNE II, City Manager, City of Clearwater, Florida, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his free act and deed for the use and purposes herein set forth, and who is personally known me. WITNESS my hand and official seal this day of Notary Public Print/type name: 12009 MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between Community Service Foundation, Inc. and the CITY OF CLEARWATER Item # 16 By: Page 3 of 3 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 4 This Instrument prepared byand returned to: Terry Malcolm-Smith, Housing Coordinator CITY OF CLEARWATER Housing Division Post Office Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, The CITY OF CLEARWATER, Florida, a municipal corporation, is the holder and owner of a certain mortgage(s) given by, SP Country Club Homes LLC, referred to hereinafter as MORTGAGOR, in O. R. Book 16296, Page 1332-1355 dated 16th of June, 2008 and recorded 24th day of June, 2008;of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, otherwise referred to as Loan No. CFI-315 encumbering the following described property situated, lying and being in Pinellas County, Florida, to wit: A portion of Lots 1 through 6, Block 3, revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Together with: A portion of Lots 1 through 8, F.A. Kennedy's Fair Lane Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 16, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the North '/4 corner of said Section 15, Township 29 South, Range 15 East; thence S.890 18'15"E. along the North boundary of said Section 15, a distance of 1,093.85 feet; thence run S.000 15'53"W;, a distance of 31.80 feet to the Northeast corner of Kellet's Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 24, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; then run S.890 05'28"E., a distance of 40.00 feet to the Northwest corner of F.A. Kennedy's Fair Lane Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 16, of the Public records of Pinellas County, Florida, said point also being the point of beginning; thence rune S.890 21'09"E., along the North boundaries of said F.A. Kennedy's Fair Lane Addition and Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, a distance of 310.07 feet to the Northwest corner of Block 3, said Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, thence run S.000 00'19"W. along the East Boundary of said Block 3, Revised Plat of Brookwood Terrace, a distance of 310.02 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 6, of said Block 3, revised Plat of Brookwood terrace; thence run N.890 22'14"W. along the Southerly boundary of said Lot 6 and its Westerly extension, a distance of 311.44 feet to a point on the westerly boundary of F.A. Kennedy's Addition; thence run N.000 15'26"E. along the West boundary of F.A. Kennedy's Addition, a distance of 310.10 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel ID#: A portion of 15-29-15-12276-003-0010 and a portion of 15-29-15-26658-000-0010 and WHEREAS, said mortgage in the original principal amount of $700,000 at 3% per annum, amortized for thirty (30) years provided for a deferral period of five (5) years with no interest or payments due on said mortgage during the five (5) year period, and, which said mortgage and note secured thereby is hereby being modified to provide for an additional five (5) year deferment period ("Deferral Period"). The Maturity Date of the Note shall be on the tenth (10) anniversary from the date of the original note, or the 16th day of June 2018. If not MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between SP Country Club Homes LLC and the CITY OF RLLIEpA#VygTER Page 1 of 4 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 4 sooner paid, all outstanding unpaid balance and applicable accrued interest shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date. WHEREAS, it has been agreed by and between the parties hereto, to modify said mortgage and it is intended hereby to evidence in writing said modification, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 and other valuable consideration accruing to each of the parties hereto, the parties hereby agree as follows. 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in and form a part of this Agreement. 2. The above-referenced mortgage in the original principal amount of $700,000, which said mortgage and note securing mortgage is hereby being deferred for an additional five (5) years, which shall become payable in accordance with a certain note, bond, or other obligation which obligation is hereinafter called "Note", bearing even date therewith, and all other indebtedness which the Mortgagor is obligated to pay to the Mortgagee pursuant to the provisions of the Note and this Mortgage, the Mortgagor hereby grants conveys and mortgages to the Mortgagee the above referenced property. 3. Monthly payments shall not be due during the Deferral Period. No interest will accrue during the Deferral Period. Upon default of the terms of the mortgage, the MORTGAGOR shall pay all sums due to the CITY OF CLEARWATER at the default interest rate provided for in the Note. 4. The Mortgagor intends to construct and sell a 36 unit townhouse affordable housing project named Country Club Homes (the "Project"). If any one or more of the following occurs with respect to the Project, Mortgagor agrees, upon written demand, at the discretion of the Mortgagee, to convey the Property to Mortgagee by Special Warranty Deed in the form attached as Exhibit A to the Note, in lieu of foreclosure. a. Mortgagor fails to file an application for site plan approval of the Project on or before October 31, 2013. b. Mortgagor fails to obtain site plan approval from City of Clearwater on or before June 30, 2014. c. Mortgagor fails to commence construction through meaningful physical activity at the Project site and having secured building permits for the Project on or before December 31, 2014. Mortgagee, at its option may elect the above remedy of a Deed in Lieu of foreclosure, but does not waive the right to foreclose, or any right or remedy otherwise available to it at law or in equity. 5. The Maturity Date of the Note and Mortgage is June 16, 2018. 6. Mortgagor represents to Mortgagee that there is no subsequent lien now outstanding against the Mortgaged Premises (unless disclosed to Mortgagee, and any subsequent lienholder has agreed to consent to this Modification Agreement and subordinate its lien to the lien of the Mortgage, as modified, which consent and subordination is attached as Exhibit "A" and that the lien of the Mortgage, as modified, is a valid, and subsisting lien on the Mortgaged Premises. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any manner impair the Note and Mortgage, as modified, or the lien created or any other documents executed by the Mortgagor in connection with the Note and Mortgage, or alter, waive, vary or affect any promise, agreement, covenant or condition recited in any of the above-mentioned documents, except as expressly modified by this Agreement, nor affect or impair any rights, powers, or remedies of Mortgagee under any of the above-mentioned documents. 7. Terms of the Note in conflict herewith, including, but not limited to the Deferral Period and deadlines for development in Section 3, Payments, shall be modified by this Mortgage Modification. 8. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all terms, conditions and provisions of said Note and Mortgage, and other instruments and documents executed in connection with the subject mortgage loan, shall remain in full force and effect and shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and assigns. MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between SP Country Club Homes LLC and the CITY OF RLL?EpA#VygTER Page 2 of 4 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 4 In Witness, this instrument has been executed by the parties in a manner and form sufficient to bind them as of the date first written above. AGREED to and accepted this Witnesses: Print name , A. D. 2009 Mortgagor: J. David Page (Manager) Print name Mortgagor: STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PINELLAS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2009 by J. DAVID PAGE, manager who is personally known to me or who has produced a drivers license-as identification. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between SP Country Club Homes LLC and the CITY OF RLL?EpA#VygTER day of Page 3 of 4 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 4 Notary Public Print/type Name: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Clearwater, in its corporate capacity, has caused this MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT to be executed on this day of , 2009 by WILLIAM B. HORNE II, as City Manager of the City of Clearwater and the seal of the City to be here affixed. Approved as to form: Laura Mahony Assistant City Attorney STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PINELLAS By: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA WILLIAM B. HORNE II City Manager Attest: Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk BEFORE ME, the undersigned, personally appeared WILLIAM B. HORNE II, City Manager, City of Clearwater, Florida, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his free act and deed for the use and purposes herein set forth, and who is personally known me. WITNESS my hand and official seal this day of Notary Public Print/type name: 12009 MORTGAGE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT between SP Country Club Homes LLC and the CITY OF RLL?EpA#VygTER Page 4 of 4 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Meeting Date:l l/17/2009 Authorize payment of judgment in Case 99-7479-CI-11, School Board of Pinellas County v. City of Clearwater, in the amount of $197,295.36 plus interest of 11% per annum from September 16, 2008. SUMMARY: In 1999 the School Board of Pinellas County brought a suit against the City of Clearwater contending that it was exempt from Clearwater's stormwater utility/user fee, and it sought to have Clearwater's Stormwater Utility Ordinance declared void, or alternatively, to have the ordinance declared inapplicable to the School Board. The School Board also sought damages equal to all stormwater utility/user fees previously paid to Clearwater, together with prejudgment interest. Clearwater counterclaimed for unpaid stormwater utility/user fees. While the case was pending in the Circuit Court, the First District Court of Appeals decided City of Gainesville v. State, Department of Transportation, 920 So.2d 53 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005). The ruling of that case was that the state (or its subdivisions) could not be forced to pay stormwater utility fees in the absence of a written contract. Based upon City of Gainesville case the circuit court granted judgment to the School Board. On appeal to the Second District Court of Appeals the circuit court decision was affirmed. As a consequence, while the City's stormwater utility ordinance has been declared valid and our stormwater utility fee has been determined to be a valid user fee, the court has determined that the School Board enjoys sovereign immunity and may not be forced to pay for stormwater utility services. The final judgment is for $197,295.36 together with interest at 11% per annum from September 16, 2008. Total principal and interest through November 17, 2009 is $222,803.21. Type: Operating Expenditure Current Year Budget?: Yes Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost: Not to Exceed: For Fiscal Year: 10/01/2009 to 9/30/2010 Budget Adjustment: None Annual Operating Cost: Total Cost: $222803.21 Appropriation Code 0419-00000-202701-000- 000-0000 Amount Appropriation Comment 219889.73 0419-01365-572200-539- 2913.48 539-000-0000 Cover Memo Item # 17 Bid Required?: No Bid Number: Other Bid / Contract: Bid Exceptions: Other Review Approval: 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Legal 3) Clerk 4) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 17 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: City Manager Verbal Reports SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 18 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Provide guidance on an employee/retiree benevolent fund to defray the cost of increased health care out of pocket expenses. SUMMARY: The council recently approved a new health care contract with CIGNA for CY 2010. While the employee premium cost for the base plan did not increase, the out of pocket costs should employees use the benefit increased significantly. The Council directed staff to explore a "benevolent fund" that would help defray these costs. Staff researched different options to cover the new out of pocket costs for hospital admission, outpatient admission and maternity admissions. Additional options would be to pay for emergency room visits and additional AFLAC coverage. The spread sheet indicates the annual costs for the following reimbursements: Providing a $500 reimbursement per hospital admission is estimated to cost $75,000 based on projected use. Providing a $300 reimbursement per outpatient admission is estimated to cost $208,000 based on projected use. Providing a $1400 reimbursement per maternity admission is estimated to cost $30,000 based on projected use. Total annual cost is estimated at $313,000. Providing reimbursement for estimated emergency room visits would be $699,000 Third party administrative cost is estimated to be $3.00 per employee/retiree per month or $63,000. Premium for an additional AFLAC $500 per admission hospitalization rider for those 483 currently enrolled in the AFLAC Hospitalization plan is estimated at $60,000. Total of all options would be an increased cost to the City of $1.135 million. If directed to go forward with any of these options, the funding would need to come from the Central Insurance Fund reserves. The current approved plan already allocates $170,000 Central Insurance Fund reserves and the costs of any clinic related expenditures would also need to be funded from reserves. The below schedule shows how the City, employee, and total cost for the no plan changes CIGNA plan verses the approved CIGNA plan (based upon budgeted positions and current employee enrollment). 2010 CIGNA No 010 Approved !IGNA Plan 10,292,582 4,231,853 14,524,435 Difference Cover Memo Cost 1$11,814,777 .1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ® ._,. _ ........ ......... [ogee Cost I$ 3,245,652 1$15,060,429 S 1.522,195 CS 986,201) $ 535,994 Item # 19 The current approved plan (both City and employee cost) is $14.5 million. Any expenses approved for reimbursing out of pocket expenses, etc. would be an additional cost to the City. This total cost should be compared to the no change plan cost of $15.1 million (both city and employee cost). Review 1) Office of Management and Budget 2) Human Resources 3) Office of Management and Approval: Budget 4) Legal 5) Clerk 6) Assistant City Manager 7) Clerk 8) City Manager 9) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 19 P` -I N B h ^? t, Mo a t V c? a u CG1 G U • w Y o co L- 0 p .N l"I p N Q ? 3 Li ? 4a a, r G1 v V OD W M o r e O O p Ln LM rn o Qo p O O p m en :S . r l! 00 o O m r, Lr I-- f r- O N Oi nj N t/? of rn .. to rn to , V ? ? [ Lr, O to .. V) Ln M 9 . ?} m {/} O [ - rl t t 0 0 o O 0 o O u, m ? rn 0 0 I- O ? o o O I', o m m ?o o m m u` Ql N I? l0 I? O O O O O O O rn Q0 m 00 Ln Ln c 0 Ln Q . r7 Q Ln E O 0 O _ C U N :t c 0 L ? -Q :3 CA Q) c (D Lu C O O L C LU T_ C L L U m 00 a? O s L O c O (6 N Q 0 C O .(A E CL O O Ln V)- u Q J LL Q 00 N City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Commercial Foreclosures and Six Month Occupancy - Councilmember Gibson SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 20 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Communities Putting Prevention to Work - Mayor Hibbard SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 21 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: County Charter Review Committee SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 22 _f CALVIN D. HARRIS CHAIRMAN TO: Frank Hibbard, Mayor, City of Clearwater and Members of the Clearwater City Council FROM: Calvin D. Harris, Chairman Pinellas County Board of County Commission DATE: October 19, 2009 DISTR: Pinellas County Board of County Commission Robert S. LaSala, County Administrator James L. Bennett, County Attorney Elithia V. Stanfield, Assistant County Administrator RE: Charter Review Commission - Seeking Potential Members The Pinellas County Charter requires that every six years the Pinellas County Board of County Commission establish a Charter Review Commission (CRC) composed of thirteen (13) members representing the following groups: • One (1) member from the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation residing in Pinellas County; • One (1) constitutional officer; • One (1) member from the elected city officials; • One (1) member from the elected board of county commissioners; • Nine (9) members from the public at large, none of whom shall be an elected official. The primary function of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) is to undertake a comprehensive review of the Pinellas County Charter, in order to recommend to the citizens of Pinellas County any proposed amendments. The CRC is required to complete its evaluation and submit a report by July 31, 2010. Attached is a description of the CRC's general responsibilities. Since an elected city official is one of the designated members of the CRC, the BCC would appreciate any of you that are interested in serving to please submit a letter of interest and resume to Elithia V. Stanfield, Assistant County Administrator by Friday, November 13, 2009 at 315 Court Street, 6th Floor, Clearwater, Ft_ 33756. Feel free to contact Ms. Stanfield at 464-3485 or estanfie cr.pinellascounty.org if you have any questions about the process. Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 u PIN LLAS COUNTY BOARD F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE (727) 464-3360 • FAX (727) 464-3022 • 315 COURT STREET • CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756 www. pinellascounty.org w "PINELLAS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" R LED PAPER Attachment number 1 • Page 2 of 2 Pinellas County Pinellas County Charter Review Commission Member BOARD MN sON s General Responsibilities Purpose and Overview The primary function of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) is to undertake a comprehensive review of the Pinellas County Charter, in order to recommend to the citizens of Pinellas County any proposed amendments. The CRC is required to complete its evaluation and submit a report by July 31, 2010. If there are any proposed amendments, they will appear on the November 2010 general election ballot. The CRC elects its chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. All meetings of the CRC are subject to the requirements of the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law. Subject to the discretion of the CRC, meetings may be televised or taped for viewing on PCC-TV. A majority of the members of the CRC shall constitute a quorum. The CRC may adopt other rules for its operations and proceedings as it deems desirable. Orientation Session/Meetings The first meeting of the CRC will bean Orientation Session held Monday, December 7 at 5:30 PM at the Swisher Building 509 East Avenue, Room 211, Clearwater, FL 33756. The following meeting will be in January as determined by the CRC; at that meeting the CRC will elects its chairman, vice-chairman, and staff. Future meetings of the CRC shall be held upon the call of the chairman or any three (3) members of the body. Time Commitment Due to the short time frame for the CRC; the body will probably meet at least twice a month. A person should be willing to commit 10-15 hours a month from January to July. Membership The members of the CRC shall be appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners from the following groups: • One (1) member from the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation residing in Pinellas County; • One (1) constitutional officer; • One (1) member from the elected city officials; • One (1) member from the elected board of county commissioners; • Nine (9) members from the public at large, none of whom shall be an elected official. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Interest in and familiarity with Pinellas County; • Willingness to commit a concentrated amount of time and energy to a time limited process; • Ability to maintain fairness and objectivity; • Ability to assess and evaluate issues as they relate to the future well-being of Pinellas County; • Ability to engage in constructive discussion and debate. Staff Support The County will solicit proposals for a consultant and independent legal counsel to provide staff support, technical assistance, and guidance to the CRC in its review and deliberations. The County will forward the top three candidates for each position to, the CRC for final consideration. The Clerk of the Court will provide staff to keep minutes and the official records of the CRC. The County Administrator's Office and the County Attorney's Office will provide additional support for the work of the CRC as needed. For more information, please contact Ellthia V. Stanfield, Assistant County Administrator at 464-3485 or estanfle@plnellascounty,org Item # 22 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Other Council Action SUMMARY: Meeting Date: I 1/ 17/2009 Review Approval: 1) Clerk Cover Memo Item # 23