8192-10ORDINANCE NO. 8192-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 LAND USE
PLAN/REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND
POLICIES, BY ADDING A NEW POLICY SUPPORTING THE
OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF BICYCLES ASSOCIATED WITH RETAIL
BICYCLE USES ABUTTING THE PINELLAS TRAIL; BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 3 LAND USE PLAN/REDEVELOPMENT PLAN,
DOWNTOWN CHARACTER DISTRICTS, OLD BAY DISTRICT, BY
REVISING THE USES SECTION OF THE DISTRICT VISION BY
EXPANDING THE USES ALLOWED EAST OF GARDEN AVENUE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has the authority pursuant to the Rules Governing the
Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan, as amended, Section 2.3.3.9.5, to adopt
and enforce a specific plan for redevelopment in an urban center in accordance with the Central
Business District plan category, and said Section requires that a special area plan therefore be
approved by the local government; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the updated 2003 Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan on September 18, 2003 by adopting Ordinance No. 7153-03 and has
subsequently amended it; and
WHEREAS, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the CRA Plan
adopted by Ordinance No. 7231-03 on December 16, 2003 and has subsequently amended it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the creation of a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the
expanded CRA by adopting Ordinance No. 7214-03; and
WHEREAS, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of
a Redevelopment Trust Fund for the expanded CRA adopted by Ordinance No. 7214-03 on
February 3, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Countywide Planning Authority approved the updated 2003 Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan as the Special Area Plan for Downtown Clearwater on February 3,
2004 and subsequently approved amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the requirements of Florida Statutes Section 163.360 regarding the adoption of
community redevelopment plans have been met regarding that portion of the amendments
proposed hereby which affect the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area, and the
requirements of Florida Statutes Section 163.346 regarding notice to taxing authorities and other
required notice, as well as all other requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 163, have been met;
and
WHEREAS, it is important to accommodate business activities that support the use of the
Pinellas Trail as an alternative mode of transportation; and
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WHEREAS, it is advisable to revise certain provisions of the Plan regarding the allowable
uses east of Garden Avenue and specifically for the City's Gas Department; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were reviewed by the Community Development
Board, which is the land planning agency for the City of Clearwater for purposes of the Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, and the Community
Development Board found the proposed amendments to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency has reviewed the proposed
amendments and recommends them to the City Council, and the amended Plan shall serve as the
Community Redevelopment Plan for the downtown Community Redevelopment Area of the City of
Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments conform to the general plan of the City of
Clearwater; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the
sound needs of the City, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the Plan area by private
enterprise; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Chapter 3, Land Use Plan/Redevelopment Plan, Goals, Objectives and
Policies is hereby amended by inserting a new Policy 11 and renumber the remaining policies:
Policy 11: The outdoor display of bicycles may be permitted in conjunction with retail
bicycle uses abutting the Pinellas Trail. Such display areas shall not be located
within the sight visibility triangle, in landscaped areas or in required parking
spaces and may only occur during business hours.
Section 2. Chapter 3, Land Use Plan/Redevelopment Plan. Old Bay Character
District, District Vision is hereby amended as follows:
District Vision
Uses
The Old Bay District is envisioned to be a mixed-use neighborhood supporting the Downtown
employment base with residential, limited neighborhood commercial and office uses. A variety
of densities and housing styles are encouraged throughout the District, as well as renovations
of existing older structures.
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This District provides an opportunity for higher-density residential uses along Clearwater Harbor
west of Osceola Avenue, provided such development is sensitive to the established low-rise
historic character of the District. The eastern frontage of Osceola Avenue may retain its
residential use, convert existing buildings to offices, redevelop with residential scale offices or
combine these two uses on the same site. North Fort Harrison Avenue is envisioned as the
main commercial area providing neighborhood commercial uses on properties on both sides of
the street. The area between North Fort Harrison Avenue and Garden Avenue should continue
to be a mixed-use area permitting commercial and office development and encouraging the
incorporation of residential uses in mixed-use projects. Properties located east of Garden
Avenue may be redeveloped with residential uses, residential scale office development or a mix
of these two uses. The nnrnel within the DiStFin} ears of the Pinellas Trail three gh to Myrtle
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waFeh9U6e. Properties located on Myrtle Avenue or Drew Street east of the Pinellas Trail
may retain their current functions and/or transition to a variety of uses including offices, retail
medical facilities, governmental uses and mixed -use development. Redevelopment of these
properties should include a connection to the Pinellas Trail and if deemed appropriate, be
supportive of transit whether it be rail or bus service.
Section 3. The City Manager or designee shall forward said amendments to any agency
required by law or rule to review or approve same.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the
approval by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and the Countywide Planning
Authority.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Approved as to form:
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Leslie K. Do/ugall- i
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Assistant City Atto y
August 18, 2010
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Frank bard
May r-Commissioner
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Rosemarie Call q
City Clerk -
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