03/16/2010
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 16, 2010
Present: Nicholas C. Fritsch Chair
Thomas Coates Vice Chair
Frank L. Dame Board Member
Doreen DiPolito Board Member
Richard Adelson Board Member
Brian A. Barker Board Member
Kurt B. Hinrichs Board Member
Norma R. Carlough Alternate/Acting Board Member
Also Present: Gina Grimes Attorney for the Board
Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Michael L. Delk Planning Director
Gina Clayton Assistant Planning Director
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Invocation
and Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: February 16, 2010
Member Dame moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community Development
Board meeting of February 16, 2010 as recorded and submitted in written summation to each
board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Alternate Board
Member Carlough did not vote.
D. WELCOME BOARD MEMBER HINRICHS
E. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Member Coates moved to reappoint Nicholas C. Fritsch as Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. Alternate Board Member Carlough did not vote.
Member Dame moved to reappoint Thomas Coates as Vice-Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. Alternate Board Member Carlough did not vote.
F. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff,
neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of the
meeting: (Items 1 - 4)
1. Case: FLD2009-12043 – 387½ Mandalay Avenue Level Two Application
Owner: Richard C. Homer, President, Homer Properties, Inc.
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Applicant/Agent: Andrea N. Brvenik, Art and Wine Gallery (387½ Mandalay Avenue,
Clearwater, FL 33767; phone: 904-535-0873; email: brveniklaw@aol.com).
Location: 0.18 acre located on the west side of Mandalay Avenue approximately 150 feet
north of the Causeway Boulevard roundabout.
Atlas Page: 267A.
Proposed Zoning: Tourist (T) District.
Request: Flexible Development application to permit a Nightclub (wine sales) in conjunction with
existing Retail Sales and Services in the Tourist (T) District within an existing 1,512 square-feet
shopping center tenant space with no changes to the building or structure setbacks, as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development
Code Section 2-803.C.
Proposed Use: Nightclub (wine sales) in conjunction with existing Retail Sales and Services.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Beach Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods
Coalition.
Presenter: Matthew Jackson, Planner II.
See Exhibit: Staff Report: FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
See Page 3 for motion of approval.
2. Case: FLD2009-12044 – 1454 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard Level Two Application
Owners/Applicants: Jeffrey L. Kyle, Mary L. Kyle, Terry R. Kyle, Barbara M. Kyle, C/O
Cobb, Jerry ESQ.
Agent: Renee Ruggiero, Northside Engineering Services, Inc. (300 South Belcher Road,
Clearwater, FL 33765; phone: 727-443-2869; fax: 727-446-8036; email:
renee@northsideengineering.net).
Location: 0.14 acre located at the corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and San Remo Avenue.
Atlas Page: 288A.
Zoning: Commercial (C) District.
Request: Flexible Development application to permit a Termination of Status of Nonconformity for
density to allow the continuation of one attached dwelling unit (where only 0.37 dwelling units is
permitted today) in the Commercial (C) District, under the provisions of CDC Section 6-109, to
permit a Mixed-Use (Retail Sales and Services and one Attached Dwelling) with a lot area of
6,204 square-feet, a lot width of 121 feet (Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard), 158 feet (San Remo Avenue), a
building height of 20.2 feet (to roof deck), a front (west) setback of 3.2 feet (to existing building)
and zero feet (to existing pavement), a front (east) setback of 2.4 feet (to existing building) and
zero feet (to existing pavement), a side (north) setback of five feet (to existing building) and zero
feet (to existing pavement) and zero off-street parking spaces, as a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project under the provisions of Community Development Code (CDC) Section 2-
704.C., a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard from 15 feet to
zero feet, a reduction to the side (north) landscape buffer from five feet to zero feet and a
reduction to the required foundation landscaping along both the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard façade and
San Remo Avenue façade from five feet to zero feet as a Comprehensive Landscape Program,
under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 3-1202.G., and a two-year
development order.
Proposed Use: Mixed Use (Retail Sales and Services and one Attached Dwelling).
Neighborhood Associations: Skycrest Neighborhood Association, Gateway Neighborhood
Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition.
Presenter: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III.
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See Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
Member Dame moved to approve Cases FLD2009-12043 and FLD2009-12044 on
today’s Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications and the
Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff
Reports, with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously. Alternate Board Member Carlough did not vote.
3. Level Three Application
Case: LUZ2009-12004 – Multiple lots (28) located south of the main Calvary Baptist
Church site at 110 N. McMullen-Booth Road
Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. a/k/a Calvary Baptist Church.
Representative: Harry S. Cline, Esq. (P.O. Box 1669, Clearwater, FL 33757; phone: 727-
441-8966; fax: 727-442-8470).
Location: 5.21 acres located south of the main church site at 110 N. McMullen-Booth
Road.
Atlas Page: 292A.
Request:
Future Land Use Plan amendment from the Residential Urban (RU) category to the Institutional
(I) category; and
Zoning Atlas amendment from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District to the
Institutional (I) District.
Type of Amendment: Large scale.
Proposed Use: Church and support facilities.
Neighborhood Associations: Del Oro Groves Estates Association and Clearwater Neighborhoods
Coalition.
Presenter: Sandra E. Herman, Planner III.
Member Barker declared a conflict of interest.
See Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
Member DiPolito moved to recommend approval of Case LUZ2009-12004 on today’s
Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff
Report, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff
Report. The motion was duly seconded. Members Coates, Dame, DiPolito, Adelson, Hinrichs,
Chair Fritsch, and Alternate Member Carlough voted “Aye”; Member Barker abstained. Motion
carried.
4. Level Three Application
Case: TA2010-01001 Amendments to the Community Development Code
Applicant: City of Clearwater, Legal Department.
Request: Amendments to the Community Development Code to amend the sign regulations.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition.
Presenter: Leslie Dougall-Sides, Assistant City Attorney.
See Exhibit: Staff Report: TA2010-01001 2010-03-16
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Member Barker moved to recommend approval of Case TA2010-01001 on today's
Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff
Report, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff
Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Alternate Board Member
Carlough did not vote.
G. CHAIR ITEM: (Item 1)
1. ONE BAY Presents: A Congress of Regional Leaders
The Chair encouraged members of the board and public to register for and attend the
free event, ONE BAY Presents: A Congress of Regional Leaders, on Friday, April 16, 2010, at
the Tampa Convention Center. The ONE BAY: Livable Communities initiative has drawn upon
thousands of citizens over the past 2 1/2 years to create a shared regional vision.
H. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1 :20 p.m.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
CDB Meeting Date: March 16, 2010
Case Number: FLD2009-12043
Agenda Item: D. 1.
Owner: Richard C. Homer
Applicant: Andrea Bruenik
Address: 387 ½ Mandalay Avenue
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REQUEST: Flexible Development approval to permit a nightclub (wine sales)
in conjunction with existing retail sales and services within the
Tourist (T) District within an existing 1,512 square feet shopping
center tenant space with no changes to the building or structure
setbacks, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under
the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C.
CURRENT ZONING: Tourist (T) District
CURRENT LAND USE Resort Facilities High (RFH)
PLAN CATEGORY:
PROPERTY USE: Current Use: Retail Sales and Services
Proposed Use: Retail Sales and Services / Nightclub
EXISTING North: Tourist (T) District Retail Sales and Services
SURROUNDING South: Tourist (T) District Retail Sales and Services
ZONING AND USES: East: Tourist (T) District Overnight Accommodations
West: Tourist (T) District Attached Dwellings
ANALYSIS:
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 0.18-acre subject property is located on the west side of Mandalay Avenue approximately
150 feet north of Causeway Boulevard, which is within the “Retail/ Restaurant” District of
Beach by Design. The site is currently developed with an 8,115 square foot shopping center that
is divided into four tenant spaces with no off-street parking spaces. It is noted that the building
is nonconforming with regard to the minimum required setbacks and there is no off-street
parking available; however the site does currently meet all other development standards.
Development Proposal:
On December 1, 2009, a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project application was submitted
for the subject property. The application proposes to establish a nightclub use within an existing
1,512 square foot tenant space where there is presently a retail sales and services use. It should
be noted that while the proposed use is technically described as a nightclub, the actual function
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
of the proposed use would be more consistent with that of an art gallery that offers wine tastings
and purchase of wine by the glass.
The existing shopping center building will remain unchanged. Therefore, as there will be no
building additions or modifications to these existing site improvements, there will be no impact
upon the F.A.R., I.S.R., minimum lot area/size, maximum building height, and minimum setback
development standards. The development proposal’s compliance with those remaining
applicable development standards of the Community Development Code (CDC) is discussed
below.
Minimum Off-Street Parking: Pursuant to Table 2-803 of the CDC, the minimum required
parking for nightclubs is 10 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet, or 15 required parking spaces.
The existing building and site has no on-site parking with no ability to provide any such parking.
The proposal provides zero on-site parking spaces similar to many properties along Mandalay
Avenue that do not have any on-site parking of their own. The proposed nightclub is located
within walking distance of numerous motels, hotels and businesses within this area that rely on
the existing metered on-street parking and metered parking lots. Most people park and then
walk to businesses, usually visiting more than one business. The Beach Trolley also presently
provides bus service from downtown to properties along Mandalay Avenue. The proposed
parking reduction is another reason this application is being processed as a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project.
As such, it is requested that the additional off-street parking requirements for the proposed
nightclub be waived. It should be noted that the proposed nightclub is not intended to be a
nightclub in the traditional sense, but instead more of an art gallery with wine tastings and
purchase of wine by the glass. As such, the demand for off-street parking should not be as
intense as it would be for a traditional nightclub and will not likely result in intensification from
the existing retail sales and services use.
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-803, the uses
allowed within the Tourist (T) District are subject to the standards and criteria set forth in this
Section. Among those criteria established for the review of Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Projects is the following:
6.Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are
justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following design objectives:
a.The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning district;
b.The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the
City;
c.The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the established
or emerging character of an area;
d.In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the
proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following design
elements:
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
Changes in horizontal building planes;
?
Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters,
?
porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.;
Variety in materials, colors and textures;
?
Distinctive fenestration patterns;
?
Building stepbacks; and
?
Distinctive roofs forms.
?
e.The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape
design and appropriate distances between buildings.
As previously noted, the proposal does not contain any changes to the existing shopping center
building, and while the proposal will meet some of the above criteria, it cannot meet others
without being required to modify the existing architectural elevations of the shopping center.
However, to require such changes simply to accommodate a proposed change of use for an
existing tenant space would be impractical and inappropriate.
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the development proposal with the standards and criteria as per CDC Sections 2-
801.1 and 2-803:
Standard Existing / Proposed Consistent Inconsistent
F.A.R. 1.0 0.83 X 1
I.S.R. 0.95 0.94 X 1
Minimum Lot Area 5,000 – 10,000 square feet 8,115 square feet X 1
Minimum Lot Width 50 – 100 feet Mandalay Avenue: 75 feet X 1
Maximum Building Height 25 – 50 feet 20 feet X 1
Minimum Setbacks Front: 15 feet West: Four feet (to building) X 1
Zero feet (to pavement)
Side: 10 feet North Zero feet (to building) X 1
South: Zero feet (to building) X 1
Rear: 20 feet East: 4.5 feet (to building) X 1
Zero feet (to pavement)
Minimum 15 parking spaces Zero parking spaces X 2
Off-Street Parking
1
Figures reflect existing conditions on site that are not being altered or approved by the proposed application.
2
See above discussion with regard to Minimum Off-Street Parking.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
COMPLIANCE WITH FLEXIBILITY CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the development proposal with the Flexibility criteria as per CDC Section 2-803.C
(Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project):
Consistent Inconsistent
1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from X
the use and/or development standards set forth in this zoning district.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of X
the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic
planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning
district.
3. The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly X
development and improvement of surrounding properties.
4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed X
development
5. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use X
category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will not substantially alter the
essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance
with one or more of the following objectives:
a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard,
flexible standard or flexible development use;
b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City’s
economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creating jobs;
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an
existing economic contributor;
d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing;
e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that is
characterized by other similar development and where a land use plan amendment
and rezoning would result in a spot land use or zoning designation; or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a
working waterfront use.
6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street X 1
parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following
design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development
and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning
district;
b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted
by the City;
c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the
established or emerging character of an area;
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the
proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following design
elements:
Changes in horizontal building planes;
?
Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters,
?
porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.;
Variety in materials, colors and textures;
?
Distinctive fenestration patterns;
?
Building stepbacks; and
?
Distinctive roofs forms.
?
e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape
design and appropriate distances between buildings.
1 See above discussion with regard to Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LEVEL TWO APPROVALS:
The
following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the General Standards
for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913.A:
Consistent Inconsistent
1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, X
coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and use of X
adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons X
residing or working in the neighborhood.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion. X
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the X
immediate vicinity.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including X
visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adjacent properties.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the application and supporting materials
at its meeting of January 7, 2019, and deemed the development proposal to be legally sufficient
to move forward to the Community Development Board (CDB), based upon the following:
Findings of Fact. The Planning and Development Department, having reviewed all evidence
submitted by the applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, finds that
there is substantial competent evidence to support the following findings of fact:
1.That the 0.18-acre subject property is located on the west side of Mandalay Avenue
approximately 150 feet north of the Causeway Boulevard;
2.That the subject property is located within the Tourist (T) District and the Resort Facilities
High (RFH) Future Land Use Plan category;
3.That the subject property is located within the special area redevelopment plan, Beach by
Design, as part of the “Retail/ Restaurant” district;
4.That the subject property is presently nonconforming with respect to the provision of an
adequate number of off-street parking spaces;
5.That the subject property is presently nonconforming with respect to the existing shopping
center building not meeting the minimum required setbacks;
6.That the proposal consists only of a change of use from retail sales and services to nightclub
within an existing shopping center building;
7.That the proposal has no impact upon the following development standards: F.A.R., I.S.R.,
minimum lot area/size and maximum building height, as they presently exist;
8.That the proposed will not exacerbate the existing nonconforming setbacks for the shopping
center building; and
9.That the subject property is developed with a total of zero off-street parking spaces, which
does not meet the minimum off-street parking requirement for the property as currently
occupied, and with the proposed change of use this nonconformity would be increased.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12043 2010-03-16
Conclusions of Law. The Planning and Development Department, having made the above
findings of fact, reaches the following conclusions of law:
1.That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the applicable
Standards and Criteria as per CDC Sections 2-801.1 and 2-803;
2.That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the Flexibility
criteria for a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project as per CDC Section 2-803.C; and
3.That the development proposal has been found to be in compliance with the General
Standards for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913.A.
Based upon the above and subject to the attached conditions, the Planning and Development
APPROVAL
Department recommends of the Flexible Development approval to permit a
nightclub (wine sales) in conjunction with existing retail sales and services within the Tourist (T)
District within an existing 1,512 square feet shopping center tenant space with no changes to the
building or structure setbacks, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the
provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-803.C, with the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1.That this use (art gallery and wine bar) be limited to this tenant space only, and that any
desired relocation within this shopping center or enlargement of floor area shall require a
new application for re-review by the CDB;
2.That on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages be limited to beer and wine (2-COP);
3.That there shall be no enticing alcoholic drink specials, such as, but not limited to, ladies
night, sink or swim, or quarter beer night;
4.That there be no music played loud enough to impede low decibel conversation; and
5.That there shall be no amplified music or microphone usage.
Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff:
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Matthew Jackson, Planner II
ATTACHMENTS: Location Map; Aerial Map; Zoning Map; Existing Surrounding Uses Map; and Photographs of Site and Vicinity
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
CDB Meeting Date:
March 16, 2010
Case Number:
FLD2009-12044
Agenda Item:
F.1.
Owner/Applicant: Terry R. Kyle, Jeffrey L. Kyle, Mary L. Kyle, Barbara M. Kyle, C/O Cobb,
Jerry ESQ
Representative:
Northside Engineering Services, Inc
Address:
1454 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REQUEST: Flexible Development application to permit a Termination of
Status of Nonconformity for density to allow the continuation of
one attached dwelling unit (where only 0.37 dwelling units is
permitted today) in the Commercial (C) District, under the
provisions of CDC Section 6-109, to permit a Mixed Use (Retail
Sales and Services and one Attached Dwelling) with a lot area of
6,204 square feet, a lot width of 121 feet (Gulf to Bay Boulevard),
158 feet (San Remo Avenue), a building height of 20.2 feet (to
roof deck), a front (west) setback of 3.2 feet (to existing building)
and zero feet (to existing pavement), a front (east) setback of 2.4
feet (to existing building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), a
side (north) setback of five feet (to existing building) and zero
feet (to existing pavement) and zero off-street parking spaces, as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project under the provisions
of Community Development Code (CDC) Section 2-704.C., a
reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer along Gulf to Bay
Boulevard from 15 feet to zero feet, a reduction to the side (north)
landscape buffer from five feet to zero feet and a reduction to the
required foundation landscaping along both the Gulf to Bay
Boulevard facade and San Remo Avenue facade from five feet to
zero feet as a Comprehensive Landscape Program, under the
provisions of Community Development Code Section 3-1202.G.,
and a two-year development order.
CURRENT ZONING: Commercial (C) District
CURRENT LAND USE: Central Business District (CBD)
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN CHARACTER
DISTRICT: East Gateway
PROPERTY USE:
Current Use:Vacant
Proposed Use: Mixed Use
EXISTING North:
Commercial (C) District
SURROUNDING
Day Labor Facility
ZONING AND USES:
South:
Commercial (C) District
Retail Sales/Services
East:
Medium Density Residential (MDR) District
Overnight Accommodations
West:
Commercial (C) District
Attached Dwellings
ANALYSIS:
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
The 0.14-acre subject property is located at the northeast corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and
San Remo Avenue. Located in the East Gateway District of Downtown, the District struggles with
a negative image of crime due to the location of problematic uses such as day labor facilities, old
motels and social service agencies that provide services to the homeless population. The
commercial sector, where the subject property is located, is burdened with a declining business
base, an array of deteriorating infrastructure, a mismatch of uses, and an increasing number of
vacant storefronts.
The subject property is shaped as a triangle and has two fronts and one side and is completely
paved with the two-story building only about three feet from the front and side property lines. The
existing 3,841 square foot structure was constructed in 1951 and contains 3,041 square feet of
commercial space and an 800 square foot dwelling unit on the second floor. The building has been
vacant since fall of 2003.
To the north of the subject property is a day labor facility; to the east are overnight
accommodations; to the west are attached dwellings; and to the south are retail sales/services. The
overall site appearance is average and is targeted for redevelopment within the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
Development Proposal:
The proposal is to re-establish a retail sales/services use along with allowing the existing
dwelling unit to remain through the termination of status of nonconformity for density. From
1975 to 2003 the subject property operated as a retail clock shop with one dwelling unit on the
second floor. In 2004 the property was sold and has been vacant since. In 2009 the previous
owner of the clock shop received the property back through the foreclosure process. Pursuant to
Community Development Code (CDC) Section 6-102.E, if the use of a nonconforming structure
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is abandoned for a period of six consecutive months, the future use of the structure shall be
brought into full compliance with all the requirements of the Development Code; thus the filing
of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment application.
The proposal includes extensive landscaping on the east side along San Remo Avenue and on the
north adjacent to the day labor facility. The structure will be pressure cleaned and repainted.
Awnings or other approved architectural details will be installed prior to the building being
occupied to further improve the façade. No code compliant parking is located on the site and
there is insufficient area to provide any code compliant parking. Currently, the site is using the
paved area within the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard right-of-way and the paved area on the property
adjacent to San Remo Avenue to park vehicles. The paved area within the Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard right-of-way will remain until it is redeveloped as part of the streetscape improvement
project envisioned in the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan; however the pavement
located along San Remo Avenue will be removed for landscaping. It is noted that the City
anticipates the streetscape project to begin in the East Gateway area in 2016; however there has
been community discussion about accomplishing the streetscape improvements closer to the
original timeline of 2012. With this major project scheduled for the near future, staff has
concurred that it would serve no purpose to require the pavement to be removed in the Gulf-to-
Bay Boulevard right-of-way at this time.
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan:
In addition to the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan, the Downtown Plan is the official statement of policy regarding the Downtown and in
particular with regard to the use of land and public policies. All development of land, both public
and private, undertaken within the Downtown shall be consistent with and further the goals of
the Plan.
The site is located within the East Gateway character district of the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan. This being the case the proposal is governed by Commercial District
zoning with regard to intensity, density and setbacks while also having to be consistent with the
East Gateway Character District policies. This area is envisioned to be a vibrant, stable, diverse
neighborhood defined by its unique cultural base and mixed land uses. It will continue to be
developed as a low and medium density residential neighborhood supported with neighborhood
commercial and professional offices concentrated along the major corridors of Cleveland Street,
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Court Street and Missouri Avenue.
The Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan establishes criteria against which proposals to
be located within the Plan boundaries are measured and are discussed below.
The proposal is consistent with the Visions, Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan including:
1.Vision: Downtown will be an integrated community with a mix of retail, residential, office
and recreational opportunities. The development of a variety of residential projects to
attract new residents to Downtown is critical to the success of a revitalized Downtown. The
proposed use is such, as it will be a mixed use involving retail and a residential component.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
2.Vision: The elimination of blighting conditions and the revitalization of the existing and
expanded CRA are critical to the future health of Downtown. This proposal will allow a
building that has been vacant since 2004 to be occupied and will include site improvements
to upgrade the East Gateway character district.
3.Goal 1: Downtown shall be a place that attracts people for living, employment and
recreation. The City shall encourage redevelopment that will attract residents and visitors to
Downtown as a recreation, entertainment and shopping destination. The proposal will
provide a living and employment component.
4.Objective 1 E: A variety of businesses are encouraged to relocate and expand in Downtown
to provide a stable employment center, as well as employment opportunities for Downtown
residents. This proposal provides an opportunity for businesses to relocate and may create
employment opportunities in Downtown.
5.Policy 2: The character of each district shall be reinforced through the site plan and design
review process. Projects shall be consistent with and contribute positively to the vision of the
character district in which it is located. The proposal is being processed as a Comprehensive
Infill Redevelopment application and meets the district vision of providing neighborhood
commercial and residential uses.
6.East Gateway Policy 7: Attract and assist existing retail and personal service establishments
in order to create neighborhood employment opportunities. Retail uses are envisioned at
street level and provide an opportunity for neighborhood employment.
Downtown Design Guidelines:
The Downtown Design Guidelines identify both appropriate and inappropriate direction with
regard to various elements associated with new construction and renovations in the Downtown.
A review of these Guidelines within the Plan was conducted and the following applicable items
were identified:
Pedestrian Circulation/Access:
The Downtown Design Guidelines require clearly defined, safe, direct, convenient and
landscaped pedestrian pathways between streets, parking areas and buildings. The proposal
provides two direct, landscaped pedestrian pathways to the ingress/egress areas on the San Remo
Avenue façade.
Landscaping:
The Downtown Design Guidelines require plant species that are appropriate to the space in
which they will occupy with regard to water needs, growth rates, size, etc. in order to conserve
water, reduce maintenance and promote plant health. The proposal includes some native species
with appropriate maturity size to limit maintenance and conserve water.
Building Placement:
The Downtown Design Guidelines require that buildings maintain the build-to line or the setback
of the developments block. As previously noted, the existing building is nonconforming with
regard to those setbacks established for the Commercial (C) District. However, the existing
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
building is consistent with the guidelines established for development within the Downtown Plan
area. As such, the requested reductions in setbacks can be supported.
Primary and Corner Facades:
The Downtown Design Guidelines state all façades shall utilize a change in plane, building wall
projection or recess, variation in building height, storefront display windows and canopies and
awnings. The existing building provides distinctive step backs, a variation in height, and
storefront display windows on the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard frontage and to provide additional
architectural details awning are proposed on the storefronts.
Community Development Code:
A mixed use project is subject to the relevant review criteria
of CDC Sections 2-701.1 and 2-704.C.
Intensity: Pursuant to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and CDC Sections 2-701.1, the
maximum allowable intensity is a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.55. The proposal is in compliance
with the above as it has a FAR of 0.49.
Pursuant to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan and CDC Sections 2-701.1 the
Density:
maximum density for properties with a designation of Commercial General is 24 dwelling units
per acre. The mixed use calculation yielded 0.37 permissible dwelling units which would equate
to zero dwelling units, currently one dwelling unit exists.The applicant is requesting
Termination of Status of Nonconformity for density to maintain the one dwelling unit in a
conforming manner (see discussion below).
Termination of Status of Nonconformity: The development proposal includes a request for
Termination of Status of Nonconformity for density (one dwelling unit; where 0.37 dwelling
units are permitted today). The criteria for Termination of Status of Nonconformity, as per CDC
Section 6-109 and outlined in the table below, including compliance with perimeter buffer
requirements, the provision of required landscaping for off-street parking lots and bringing
nonconforming signs, lighting and accessory uses/structures into compliance with the Code will
be met with this development proposal.
Consistent Inconsistent
1. Perimeter buffers conforming to the requirements of Section 3-1202.D of the X
Community Development Code shall be installed.
2. Off-street parking lots shall be improved to meet the landscaping standards established N/A
in Section 3-1202.E of the Community Development Code.
3. Any nonconforming sign, outdoor lighting or other accessory structure or accessory N/A
use located on the lot shall be terminated, removed or brought into conformity with
this development code.
4. The comprehensive landscaping and comprehensive sign programs may be used to X
satisfy the requirements of this section.
Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1202.D, the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard frontage requires a 15-foot
landscape buffer, the San Remo Avenue frontage requires a 10-foot landscape buffer and a five-
foot landscape buffer on the north side. As discussed further, any opportunity to install
landscaping has been utilized. There are no off-street parking lots nor nonconforming signs,
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
lighting, accessory structures or uses located on the parcel. A Comprehensive Landscape
Program has been submitted to satisfy the landscape requirements.
Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR): Pursuant to CDC Sections 2-701.1, the maximum allowable
ISR is 0.90. The overall proposed ISR is 0.77, which is consistent with the above.
Minimum Lot Area and Width: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-704, the minimum lot area for mixed
use can range between 5,000 – 10,000 square feet. The overall site is 6,204 square feet of lot
area. Pursuant to the same Table, the minimum lot width can range between 50 – 100 feet. The
width of the lot along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is 121 feet and 158 feet along San Remo Avenue.
The proposal is consistent with these Code provisions.
Minimum Setbacks: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-704, the minimum front setback for mixed use
can range between 15 – 25 feet and the side setback can range between 0 – 10 feet. The proposal
includes a reduction to the front (west) setback from 25 feet to 3.2 feet (to existing building) and
zero feet (to existing pavement), a front (east) setback of 2.4 feet (to existing building) and zero
feet (to existing pavement) and a side (north) setback of five feet (to existing building) and zero
feet (to existing pavement). The side (north) setback falls within the flexibility range of 0 – 10
feet while both fronts do not; however it is consistent with the Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment provisions as well as the Building Placement Design Guidelines as set forth in
the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan. As mentioned previously, the building
presently occupies the majority of the site.
Maximum Building Height: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-704, the maximum building height for
mixed uses can range between 25 – 50 feet. The height of the existing building is 20.2 feet (to
the roof deck). The proposal is consistent with these Code provisions.
Minimum Off-Street Parking: Pursuant to CDC Section 2-704, the minimum required parking
for mixed use is two spaces per dwelling unit and 4 - 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area. Based upon the above, the one dwelling unit will require 2 parking spaces and the
3,041 square feet of retail sales/ services use will require 15 spaces for a total of 17 required
parking spaces. The applicant has provided a parking demand study to substantiate the reduction
by showing 27 on-street parking spaces within 1,000 feet. Additionally it showed that the peak
parking demand in these spaces occurred at 4:00 PM with 11 percent occupied at that time.
Additionally, over 20 percent of the households in the East Gateway have no car, the average
number of households with no car in the county is nine percent; thus it is anticipated that with a
variety of retail uses possible that there will be walk-up customers patronizing the site. The on-
street parking spaces coupled with the anticipated walk-up customers substantiates the requested
reduction.
Sight Visibility Triangles: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-904.A, to minimize hazards at the
driveways, no structures or landscaping may be installed which will obstruct views at a level
between 30 inches above grade and eight feet above grade within 20-foot sight visibility triangle.
No structures or landscaping is proposed within the site triangle.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
Solid Waste: The proposal will utilize two black barrels for refuse located at the northwest
corner of the site. The proposal has been found to be acceptable by the City’s Solid Waste
Department.
Landscaping: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1202.D, this site is required to have a 15-foot wide
landscape buffer along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, a 10-foot wide landscape buffer along San Remo
Avenue and a five-foot wide landscape buffer along the north side. There is no opportunity for a
landscape buffer along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard as the building is located three feet from the
property line. The proposal does provide for a generous buffer, up to 15 feet, along San Remo
Avenue absent the area for trash staging and the area where the structure abuts the property line.
Only 16 podocarpus are proposed along the north side as there is limited space for planting.
Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1202.E.2, foundation plantings shall be provided within a five-foot
wide landscape area along both the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and San Remo Avenue facades.
Shrubs and weeping yaupon holly is proposed for the San Remo Avenue foundation façade but
there is no opportunity for foundation planting on the Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard façade.
Comprehensive Landscape Program: Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1202.G, the landscaping
requirements contained within the Code can be waived or modified if the application contains a
Comprehensive Landscape Program satisfying certain criteria. The following table depicts the
consistency of the development proposal with those criteria:
Consistent Inconsistent
1. Architectural theme:
a. The landscaping in a comprehensive landscape program shall be designed as a N/A N/A
part of the architectural theme of the principle buildings proposed or developed
on the parcel proposed for development; or
b. The design, character, location and/or materials of the landscape treatment X
proposed in the comprehensive landscape program shall be demonstrably more
attractive than landscaping otherwise permitted on the parcel proposed for
development under the minimum landscape standards.
2. Lighting: Any lighting proposed as a part of a comprehensive landscape program is X
automatically controlled so that the lighting is turned off when the business is
closed.
3. Community character: The landscape treatment proposed in the comprehensive X
landscape program will enhance the community character of the City of Clearwater.
4. Property values: The landscape treatment proposed in the comprehensive landscape X
program will have a beneficial impact on the value of property in the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
5. Special area or scenic corridor plan: The landscape treatment proposed in the N/A N/A
comprehensive landscape program is consistent with any special area or scenic
corridor plan which the City of Clearwater has prepared and adopted for the area in
which the parcel proposed for development is located.
Code Enforcement Analysis:
There are no outstanding Code Enforcement issues.
COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the development proposal with the standards as per CDC Table 2-701.1:
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
Standard Proposed Consistent Inconsistent
Density 24/dua (2) 1 dwelling unit X
FAR 0.55 0.49 X
Maximum ISR 0.90 0.77 X
Minimum Lot Area 5,000 – 10,000 sq. ft. 6,204 sq. ft. X
Minimum Lot Width 50 – 100 feet Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard: 121 feet X
San Remo Avenue: 158 feet
Minimum Setbacks Front: 15 – 25 feet West: 3.2 feet (to existing building) X 1
0 feet (to existing pavement)
East: 2.4 feet (to existing building)
0 feet (to existing pavement)
Side: 0 – 10 feet North: 5 feet (to existing building) X
0 feet (to existing pavement)
Maximum Height 25 – 50 feet 20.2 feet (to roofdeck) X
Minimum 2.0 spaces per unit 0 parking spaces X 1
Off-Street Parking 5/1,000 sq ft gfa
(17 parking spaces)
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See analysis in Staff Report
COMPLIANCE WITH FLEXIBILITY CRITERIA:
The following table depicts the
consistency of the development proposal with the Flexibility criteria as per CDC Section 2-
704.C. (Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project):
Consistent Inconsistent
1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from X
the use and/or development standards set forth in this zoning district.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of X
the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic
planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning
district.
3. The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly X
development and improvement of surrounding properties.
4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed X
development.
5. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use X
category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will not substantially alter the
essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance
with one or more of the following objectives:
a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard,
flexible standard or flexible development use;
b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City’s
economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creating jobs;
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an
existing economic contributor;
d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing;
e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that is
characterized by other similar development and where a land use plan amendment
and rezoning would result in a spot land use or zoning designation; or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a
working waterfront use.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
Consistent Inconsistent
6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street X
parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following
design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly development
and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning
district;
b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted
by the City;
c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the
established or emerging character of an area;
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the
proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following design
elements:
Changes in horizontal building planes;
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Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters,
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porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.;
Variety in materials, colors and textures;
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Distinctive fenestration patterns;
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Building stepbacks; and
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Distinctive roofs forms.
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e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape
design and appropriate distances between buildings.
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Exhibit: Staff Report FLD2009-12044 2010-03-16
COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LEVEL TWO APPROVALS:
The
following table depicts the consistency of the overnight accommodation use with the General
Standards for Level Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-913:
Consistent Inconsistent
1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, X
coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and use of X
adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons X
residing or working in the neighborhood.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion. X
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the X
immediate vicinity.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including X
visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adjacent properties.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the application and supporting materials
at its meeting of January 7, 2010, and deemed the development proposal to be legally sufficient
to move forward to the Community Development Board (CDB), based upon the following:
Findings of Fact: The Planning and Development Department, having reviewed all evidence
submitted by the applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, finds that
there is substantial competent evidence to support the following findings of fact:
1.That the 0.14 acre site is located at the southeast corner of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and San
Remo Avenue;
2.That the subject property is located within the Commercial (C) District and the Commercial
General (CG) land use plan category;
3.That the development proposal is subject to the requirements of the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan as the property is located within the East Gateway character district;
4.That the existing site has no off-street parking spaces;
5.That the existing building and pavement is non-conforming with regard to setbacks and no
changes are proposed to the location of the building;
6.The structure has a height of 20.2 feet to roof deck;
7.The proposal includes a reduction to the front (west) setback from 15 – 25 feet to 3.2 feet (to
existing building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), a front (east) setback from 15 – 25
feet to 2.4 feet (to existing building) and aero feet (to existing pavement), and a reduction to
the side (north setback from 0 – 10 feet to five feet (to existing building) and zero feet (to
existing pavement;
8.The proposal includes reductions to the landscape buffer on the front (east) from 15 feet to
zero feet and the side (north) setback from five feet to zero feet;
9.The proposal includes a reduction to the foundation landscape requirement on Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard from five feet to zero feet;
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10.That the existing structure contains one dwelling unit where only 0.37 is allowed today;
11.The submitted Parking Demand Study demonstrates the requested parking space reduction
from 17 spaces to zero spaces is adequate; and
12.There are no outstanding Code Enforcement issues associated with the subject property.
Conclusions of Law: The Planning and Development Department, having made the above
findings of fact, reaches the following conclusions of law:
1.That the development proposal is consistent with the district vision of the East Gateway
character district of the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan;
2.That the development proposal is consistent with the Standards as per Table 2-701.1 of the
Community Development Code;
3.That the development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria as per Section 2-
704.C of the Community Development Code;
4.That the development proposal is consistent with the General Standards for Level Two
Approvals as per Section 3-913 of the Community Development Code;
5.The development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria as per Section 3-1202.G
of Community Development Code; and
6.That the development proposal is consistent with the provisions of the Termination of Status
of Nonconformity criteria as per Section 6-109 of the Community Development Code.
APPROVAL
Based upon the above, the Planning and Development Department recommends of
the Flexible Development application to permit a Termination of Status of Nonconformity for
density to allow the continuation of one attached dwelling unit (where only 0.37 dwelling units is
permitted today) in the Commercial (C) District, under the provisions of CDC Section 6-109, to
permit a Mixed Use (Retail Sales and Services and one Attached Dwelling) with a lot area of
6,204 square feet, a lot width of 121 feet (Gulf to Bay Boulevard), 158 feet (San Remo Avenue),
a building height of 20.2 feet (to roof deck), a front (west) setback of 3.2 feet (to existing
building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), a front (east) setback of 2.4 feet (to existing
building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), a side (north) setback of five feet (to existing
building) and zero feet (to existing pavement) and zero off-street parking spaces, as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project under the provisions of Community Development
Code (CDC) Section 2-704.C., a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer along Gulf to Bay
Boulevard from 15 feet to zero feet, a reduction to the side (north) landscape buffer from five
feet to zero feet and a reduction to the required foundation landscaping along both the Gulf to
Bay Boulevard facade and San Remo Avenue facade from five feet to zero feet as a
Comprehensive Landscape Program, under the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 3-1202.G., and a two-year development order with the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1.That a building permit be obtained to stripe the required ADA compliant handicap parking
space;
2.That a building permit be obtained for the proposed awnings;
3.That prior to the issuance of any building permits, any applicable Public Art and Design
Impact Fee must be paid;
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4.That prior to the issuance of any building permits, all applicable Parks and Recreation fees
must be paid;
5.That prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion or business tax receipt, whichever
occurs first, all of the proposed landscaping shall be installed;
6.That prior to the issuance of a certificate of completion or business tax receipt, whichever
occurs first, the building and all utility and meter boxes located on the building shall be
painted; and
7.inal design and color of the building is consistent with the plans approved by the
That the f
CDB.
Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff: ____________________________
A.Scott Kurleman, Planner III
ATTACHMENTS:
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
CDB Meeting Date: March 16, 2010
(continued from Feb. 16, 2010)
Case Number: LUZ2009-12004
Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc.
a/k/a Calvary Baptist Church
Address: 110 N. McMullen Booth Road
Agenda Item: F-2
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
REQUEST:
(a) Future Land Use Plan amendment from the Residential
Urban (RU) Classification to the Institutional (I)
Classification.
(b) Rezoning from the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District to the Institutional (I) District.
SITE INFORMATION
PROPERTY SIZE:
227,053 square feet or 5.21 acres (total)
28 parcels south of the applicant’s main church site
PROPERTY USE:
Current Use: Single Family and Vacant
Proposed Use: Institutional (Church and Accessory Uses)
PLAN CATEGORY:
Current Category: Residential Urban (RU)
Proposed Category: Institutional (I)
ZONING DISTRICT:
Current District: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) – City
R-2 and R-3 – County (4 lots being annexed)
Proposed District: Institutional (I)
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
EXISTING
SURROUNDING USES: North: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. (main
site), Eddie C. Moore Park (across Drew Street
from main church site)
West: Vacant residential property (MDR zoned) and
Tourist (RV Park)
South: Single-Family Dwellings and vacant land,
Commercial
East: Single-Family Dwellings and vacant land,
Office, Place of Workshop, Social and
Community Center
ANALYSIS:
This Future Land Use Plan amendment and rezoning application involves 28 parcels of land,
comprising approximately 5.21 acres in area, located generally southwest of the intersection of
McMullen Booth Road and Drew Street. Fifteen (15) of the subject parcels are vacant and 13 are
occupied by detached dwellings. They are all owned by the applicant, First Baptist Church of
Clearwater, Inc. a/k/a Calvary Baptist Church, located on the adjacent large parcel of land to the
north. Four of the 28 parcels are located in Pinellas County and the applicant has submitted an
annexation application (ANX2009-12017) which is scheduled for public hearing at the same City
Council meeting as the public hearing for this land use plan amendment and rezoning application
(March 18, 2010).
All parcels have an existing Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) and
zoning designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) in the City and R-2 and R-3
(single-family residential zoning) in the County. The applicant is requesting to amend the Future
Land Use Plan classification of these parcels to the Institutional (I) category and to rezone them
to the Institutional (I) District to consolidate the church’s holdings into the appropriate land use
category and zoning district. While no site plan application has been filed, the applicant has
indicated the property will be used for drainage purposes and outdoor recreation such as athletic
fields for church/school use.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the 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 density of the parcel, review and approval by the
Florida Department of Community Affairs is required.
I. CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN [Section 4-
602.F.1 and Section 4-603.F.1 and 2]
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
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:
A.2. Goal – A sufficient variety and amount of Future Land Use categories shall be
provided to accommodate public demand and promote infill development.
A.2.1 Objective – Public institutions, such as hospitals, parks, utility facilities and
government facilities, shall be provided sufficient land area to accommodate
identified public needs.
A.6.2.1 Policy - On a continuing basis, the Community Development Code and the site
plan approval process shall be utilized in promoting infill development and/or
planned developments that are compatible.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Amending the Future Land Use Plan classification and zoning designations on the subject
parcels would provide sufficient land area to accommodate identified public demands and needs
and promote infill development and/or a planned development at an appropriate location within
the City. The development of expanded church support facilities on the adjacent property to the
south of the main church site at the corner of Drew Street and McMullen Booth Road is
consistent with and will be compatible with the surrounding environment. The neighborhood
land uses include another existing church, an office site, a civic club use, single family
residential, a tourist recreational vehicle park and vacant multiple-family property.
The proposed plan amendment is not in conflict with any Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Goals,
Objectives or Policies, and is consistent with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
II. CONSISTENCY WITH COUNTYWIDE PLAN
Recommended Findings of Fact
The purpose of the proposed Institutional (I) category, as specified in Section 2.3.3.7.3 of the
Countywide Rules, is to depict those areas of the County that are now used, or appropriate to be
used, for public/semi-public institutional purposes; and to recognize such areas consistent with
the need, character and scale of the institutional use relative to surrounding uses, transportation
facilities, and natural resource features. This category is generally appropriate to those locations
where educational, health, public safety, civic, religious and like institutional uses are required to
serve the community; and to recognize the special needs of these uses relative to their
relationship with surrounding uses and transportation access.
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
The site, which consists of twenty-eight (28) parcels, is located adjacent to the applicant’s main
church site on Drew Street and McMullen Booth Road. There is another existing church, an
office site, a civic club use, single family dwellings, a tourist RV park and vacant multiple-
family property within close proximity of the subject parcels. The future proposed expansion use
of church support facilities is compatible with the surrounding properties and is consistent with
the purposes of the Institutional (I) category.
In addition to the existing principal church property, three of the 28 parcels included in this
application, having addresses of 3042, 3043 and 3053 Cherry Lane, are located within 500 feet
of a segment of McMullen Booth Road that has been designated a Scenic/Non-commercial
Corridor with a Corridor Subclassification of Residential. According to the Countywide
Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Plan Element, the Residential Subclassification areas are
characterized by low density residential uses and classified as Residential Suburban (RS),
Residential Low (RL), or Residential Urban (RU) on the Countywide Future Land Use Plan.
While the Corridor Subclassification would normally be changed to Mixed Use concurrently to
be consistent with the change from Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional (I) Countywide Plan
Map categories, Section 4.2.7.1.3 of the Countywide Rules allows this amendment to be
considered to be an exception to the concurrent change to the Corridor Subclassification based
upon a finding that the size and configuration of the three lots within the corridor are de minimus
in relationship to its frontage on the affected Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor. The subject 3 lots
with a total of 0.64 acres have no direct frontage along McMullen Booth and are of an
insignificant size and configuration relative to the current 27 acre main church site that has 920
feet of frontage on this road.
Additionally, the request to amend the land use plan category to Institutional (I) is consistent
with the applicable requirements of the Countywide Plan Rules Section 4.2.7.1.4, which allows a
plan amendment to a non-residential use on a Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor if it is a logical
in-fill, extension or terminus of an existing and adjoining non-residential classification of an
adjoining existing non-residential use, the amendment is considered in relationship to the
existing delineation of surrounding categories, and the amendment is consistent with the purpose
and intent of the Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Element.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the purpose and locational characteristics of the
Countywide Plan as well as the additional regulations set forth pertaining to Scenic/Non-
Commercial Corridors and the Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Element; therefore, the
proposed amendment is consistent with the Countywide Plan.
III. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING PROPERTY/CHARACTER OF THE
CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD [Section 4-602.F.2 and 3 and Section 4-603.F.3]
Recommended Findings of Fact
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
The site, made up of 28 parcels, is located adjacent to the applicant’s main church site on Drew
Street and McMullen Booth Road. There are a variety of uses within close proximity of the
subject parcels including another church, a civic club use, an office site, single family dwellings,
a RV park, and vacant multiple-family property. Also, there are existing commercial uses along
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to the south of the area. The future proposed expansion use of church and
support facilities is compatible with the surrounding properties.
Institutional (I), Residential Urban (RU), Resort Facilities High (RFH), Residential Medium
(RM), Residential Office/Limited (R/OL), and Commercial General (CG) future land use
classifications exist in the vicinity of the multi-lot property.
The proposed Future Land Use Plan and zoning designations will allow church and support
facilities at a density and scale that is consistent with the existing institutional and mixed
development patterns in the vicinity of the site. The proposed Future Land Use Plan amendment
and rezoning is compatible with the surrounding areas and will allow development that is in
character with the surrounding area.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The proposed Future Land Use Plan designation of Institutional (I) and rezoning to the
Institutional (I) District are in character with the overall Future Land Use Plan and zoning
designations in the area. The Institutional (I) future land use classification requested is
consistent with the surrounding Institutional (I), Residential Urban (RU), Resort Facilities High
(RFH), Residential Medium (RM), Residential Office/Limited (R/OL), and Commercial General
(CG) future land use classifications that exist in the vicinity of this property. The proposed
Future Land Use Plan designation and rezoning are compatible with surrounding uses and
consistent with the character of the immediate surrounding area and neighborhood.
IV. SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES [Section 4-602.F.6 and Section 4-
603.F.4]
Recommended Findings of Fact
As stated earlier, the subject site is approximately 5.21 acres in area and has been occupied by
single family residences and vacant property. The current future land use category and zoning
designations permit residential dwellings at a density of 7.5 dwelling units per acre or
nonresidential uses at a 0.40 floor area ratio (FAR). Based on a maximum permitted
development potential in the proposed Institutional (I) Future Land Use Plan category, a
maximum floor area of 147,515 square feet could potentially be constructed on the land (5.21
acres) at a 0.65 floor area ratio, or a maximum of 65 residential dwelling units at twelve and one-
half (12.5) units per acre density could be constructed on the site. It should be noted the
Community Development Code only allows residential equivalent uses in the Institutional
Community Development Board – March 16, 2010 – Case LUZ2009-12004 Page 5 of 10
Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
District. The applicant has indicated the new property will be used for drainage purposes,
outdoor recreation such as athletic fields for church/school use and accessory church uses.
Roadways
The accepted methodology for reviewing the transportation impacts of the proposed plan
amendment is based on the Pinellas Planning Council’s (PPC) traffic generation guidelines. The
PPC’s traffic generation rates have been calculated for the subject site based on the existing and
proposed Future Land Use Plan categories. At this time, no site plan proposal or specific traffic
impact study has been submitted for this property; therefore the Planning Department is relying
upon the projected trip distribution used in the traffic impact study provided by the applicant as
part of the land use plan amendment and rezoning for the main church site and multiple
residential properties in the vicinity of the current property in 2000. This study was also
submitted to and relied upon by the Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) and Pinellas County as part
of that request.
The PPC’s traffic generation rates have been calculated for the subject site based on the existing
and proposed Future Land Use Plan categories and distributed to Drew Street, McMullen Booth
Road and Gulf to Bay Boulevard as follows:
50% to / from west on Drew Street
20% to / from west on Gulf to Bay Boulevard / Bayview Avenue
15% to / from north on McMullen Booth Road
10% to / from south on McMullen Booth Road
5% to / from east on Drew Street
MAXIMUMPOTENTIAL TRAFFIC
Drew Street (US 19 to McMullen Booth Road) Current Existing Proposed Net New
12
55% Situation Plan Plan Trips
Maximum Daily Added Potential Trips N/A 195 298 103
Maximum PM Peak Hour Added Potential Trips 3 N/A 19 28 9
Volume of Drew Street from US 19 to McMullen 20,030 20,225 20,328 103
Booth Road
LOS of Drew Street between US 19 to McMullen C C C C
Booth Road
McMullen Booth Road (Gulf to Bay Boulevard Current Existing Proposed Net New
12
to Main Street) 25% Situation Plan Plan Trips
Maximum Daily Added Potential Trips N/A 89 136 47
Maximum PM Peak Hour Added Potential Trips 3 N/A 8 13 5
Volume of McMullen Booth Road – Between Gulf 62,761 62,850 62,897 47
to Bay and Main Street
LOS of McMullen Booth Road – Between Gulf to F F 4 F 4 F 4
Bay and Main Street
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Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
Gulf to Bay Boulevard (Bayshore Boulevard to Current Existing Proposed Net New
12
US 19) 20% Situation Plan Plan Trips
Maximum Daily Added Potential Trips N/A 71 108 37
Maximum PM Peak Hour Added Potential Trips 3 N/A 7 10 3
Volume of Gulf to Bay Boulevard Between 62,500 62,571 62,608 37
Bayshore Boulevard and US 19
LOS of McMullen Booth Road – Between Gulf to F F 4 F 4 F 4
Bay and Main Street
N/A = Not Applicable LOS = Level-of-Service
1 = Based on PPC calculations of 68 trips per day per acre in the Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use.
2 = Based on PPC calculations of 104 trips per day per acre for “religious/civic facilities” in the Institutional (I) Future Land Use
3 = Based on MPO K-factor of 0.095.
4 = Volume of traffic remains within one percent of existing traffic so the LOS remains the same.
“The Rules” of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Facility Level of Service Report (Pinellas County Format) (Peak Hour
Source:and the
Directional) Pinellas County MPO Year 2009 LOS Analysis with Existing Conditions, Final (8-31-09) C.
Traffic generated by this plan amendment is projected to be less than a 1% increase and would
not result in the degradation of the existing LOS to the surrounding road network as the number
of trips that may possibly be generated by this application are minimal. The applicant will be
responsible for a traffic impact study with a schedule of any required transportation
improvements at the time of site plan submittal to the City.
Specific uses in the current and proposed zoning districts have also been analyzed for the level of
vehicle trips that could be generated based on the Institute of Transportation Engineer’s Manual.
Net
Square PM Net Increase
Daily Increase of
Uses Footage/Dwelling Peak of PM Peak
Trips Average
Units Trips Trips
Daily Trips
Existing Zoning/Future Land Use Plan
Existing Use
Single Family Residences 39 373 N/A 29 N/A
and Vacant Land
Proposed Zoning/Future Land Use Plan
Permitted Uses
147,515 sq. ft. 1,343 970 81 52
Religious/Civic Facilities
GFA = gross floor area
Mass Transit
The Citywide LOS for mass transit will not be negatively affected by the proposed plan
amendment. The subject site is located directly within one existing “looped” transit route that
runs along McMullen Booth Road, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Drew Street and Bayview Avenue.
Community Development Board – March 16, 2010 – Case LUZ2009-12004 Page 7 of 10
Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
Water
Under the current Future Land Use Plan category, approximately 10,155 gallons per day could
be used for residential on the property. Under the proposed Future Land Use Plan category,
water demand could approach approximately 14,751 gallons per day for the maximum gross
floor area of non-residential use. The City of Clearwater Engineering Department has confirmed,
however, that the proposed land use will not negatively affect the City’s current LOS for potable
water.
Wastewater
The current Future Land Use Plan category for this property could produce up to 9,140 gallons
per day. Under the proposed Future Land Use Plan category, the proposed demand could
approach approximately 11,801 gallons per day. The City of Clearwater Engineering Department
has confirmed that the proposed land use will not negatively affect the City’s current LOS for
wastewater.
Solid Waste
The current Future Land Use Plan category could result in the production of 98 tons of solid
waste per year. Under the proposed Future Land Use Plan category, the proposed demand could
potentially approach approximately 258 tons of solid waste per year. The City of Clearwater
Solid Waste Department has confirmed that the proposed land use will not negatively affect the
City’s current LOS for solid waste disposal.
Recreation and Open Space
The proposed land use plan amendment and rezoning will not impact the LOS of recreational
acreage or facilities due to available capacity. Should the site be redeveloped, Open Space,
Recreation Land and Recreation Facility impact fees may be required prior to the issuance of a
building permit. This will be determined as part of the development review process.
Schools
The proposed future land use plan and zoning designations will not result in new residential
development and therefore according to the School Board’s program, there is no concurrency
impact associated with the change.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Based upon the findings of fact, it has been determined that the traffic generated by this plan
amendment will not result in the degradation of the existing LOS to the adjacent roads. Further,
there is a minimal impact to water, wastewater, and solid waste service as each has adequate
Community Development Board – March 16, 2010 – Case LUZ2009-12004 Page 8 of 10
Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
capacity to handle the maximum potential increase in demand generated by this proposed
amendment. Open space and recreation facilities, schools, and mass transit will not be affected
by the proposed future land use plan category.
V. IMPACT ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT [Section 4-603.F.5.]
Recommended of Findings of Fact
No wetlands appear to be located on the subject site. Prior to development of this property, site
plan approval will be required. At that time, tree preservation requirements will be addressed and
the stormwater management system will be required to meet all City and Southwest Florida
Water Management District (SWFWMD) stormwater management criteria.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Based on current information, no wetlands appear to be located on the subject site. Any
redevelopment would require compliance with the City’s tree preservation and storm water
management requirements.
VI. LOCATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES [Section 4-602.F.6.]
Recommended Findings of Fact
The location of the proposed Institutional (I) District boundaries is consistent with the
boundaries of the subject parcels, which are generally rectangular. The proposed Institutional (I)
District is compatible with the surrounding institutional uses.
The location of the proposed Institutional (I) zoning district boundaries is logical and
consolidates this property into the appropriate zoning district. The Institutional (I) zoning district
is a compatible district with the adjacent Institutional (I) zoning located to the immediate north,
south, and east.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and classifications of
streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
An amendment of the Future Land Use Plan from the Residential Urban (RU) classification to
the Institutional (I) classification for the subject site and rezoning from the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District to the Institutional (I) District is requested. The proposed site is
Community Development Board – March 16, 2010 – Case LUZ2009-12004 Page 9 of 10
Exhibit: Staff Report LUZ2009-12004 2010-03-16
currently single family and vacant single family parcels. The request makes the Future Land Use
Plan classification and zoning designation for these parcels consistent with the surrounding
property and consolidates the church-owned property into the appropriate categories.
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:
APPROVAL
Recommend of the Future Land Use Plan amendment from the Residential Urban
(RU) classification to the Institutional (I) classification and rezoning request from the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) designation (City) and R-2 and R-3 residential
designations (County) to the Institutional (I) District designation.
Prepared by Planning Department staff: _______________________________
Sandra E. Herman, Planner III
Attachments:
Resume
Application
Location Map
Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity
Future Land Use Plan Map
Zoning Map
Existing Surrounding Land Use Map
Site Photographs
Community Development Board – March 16, 2010 – Case LUZ2009-12004 Page 10 of 10
Exhibit: Staff Report TA2010-11001 2010-03-16
:
CDB Meeting Date March 16, 2010
Case Number: TA2010-01001
Agenda Item: H.1.
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TEXT AMENDMENT
REQUEST: Amendments to the Community Development Code –
Ordinance No. 8158-10
INITIATED BY: City Attorney’s Office
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In The Complete Angler, LLC, et al. v. The City of Clearwater, Florida, Case No. 8:09-
cv-346-T-27EAJ, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
issued an Order [Granting Motion for Preliminary Injunction] addressing constitutional
issues in two areas of the City’s sign code. Specifically, the Court found that, as applied,
the distinction between “art work” and “sign” which turns on whether a painting or other
work is displayed in connection with a commercial enterprise is an impermissible
restriction on non-commercial speech. Additionally, the Court’s discussion of the
exemption from permitting for “holiday decorations”, combined with the Eleventh
th
Circuit’s opinion in Solantic, LLC v. City of Neptune Beach, 410 F.3d 1250 (11 Cir.
2005), indicate that the current exemption could be construed by the Court as an
unconstitutional content-based provision. Review of the ruling by the City Attorney’s
Office led to the determination that amendments to the Community Development Code
are appropriate in order to comply with the Court’s Order and prevent further litigation
regarding these issues. It should be noted that the remaining language in the definition of
“sign” setting forth the “designed to convey information to the public” criterion was not
discussed by the Court, and legal staff believe that language is currently still enforceable.
ANALYSIS:
Proposed Amendments:
Proposed Ordinance No. 8158-10 includes the following amendments:
1.Amendment to Section 3-1805, Signs permitted without a permit, to delete
category D., Holiday decorations, from those signs allowed as of right without
any development review.
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2.Amendment to Section 8-102, Definitions:
a.to remove the language regarding identification of product or business and
display in conjunction with commercial, for-profit, or nonprofit enterprise
from the definition of “art work”;
b.to exclude art work and murals from the definition of “sign”;
c.to delete the definition of “sign, holiday decoration”, since it will no longer be
referenced in the Code.
3. This Ordinance contains a severance clause, recommended for sign code
amendments and included in past amendments because of the frequency of
litigation regarding such provisions.
STANDARDS FOR REVIEW:
Community Development Code Section 4-601 specifies the procedures and criteria for
reviewing text amendments.
Any code amendment must comply with the following.
1.The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals,
policies, objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed amendments further the purposes of the Community Development
Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan.
Section 1-103E.13. provides that it is the purpose, inter alia, of the Community
Development Code to
[c]oordinate the provisions of this Development Code with corollary
provisions relating to … signs…and like supplementary requirements
designed to establish an integrated and complete regulatory framework for
the use of land and water within the city.
The Comprehensive Plan provides in part as follows:
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A.3.1 Objective – All signage within the City of Clearwater shall be consistent
with the Clearwater sign code, as found within the Community
Development Code, and all proposed signs shall be evaluated to determine
their effectiveness in reducing visual clutter and in enhancing the safety and
attractiveness of the streetscape.
Policy A.3.1.1 Commercial signs in Clearwater shall be restricted to
discourage the proliferation of visual clutter, promote community
aesthetics, provide for highway safety, and to allow the
identification of business locations.
Policy A.3.1.2 Proliferation of billboards along major collector and arterial
streets shall be prevented as is currently provided.
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The Planning Department is of the opinion that the proposed ordinance is consistent with
and promotes the above-referenced Objectives and Policies of the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan and meets the other applicable criteria for text amendment adoption.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVAL
The City Attorney’s Office recommends of Ordinance No. 8158-10
amending the Community Development Code in the manner described above.
ATTACHMENT:
Proposed Ordinance No. 8158-10
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2.
Case: LUZ2009-12004 Multiple l~ts (3}l1l0 N McMullen Booth Road
Yes No ,/
Level Two Application (Item 1)
1.
Case: FLD2009-12043
Yes No
387 t~dalay Avenue
Level Two Application (Item 1): TA2010-01001
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