08/16/2010
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 16, 2010
Present: Chair/Trustee Frank Hibbard, Trustee George N. Cretekos, Trustee John
Doran, Trustee Paul Gibson, and Trustee Bill Jonson.
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.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Frank Hibbard
The meeting was called to order at 9:11 a.m. at City Hall.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the July 13, 2010 CRA Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Trustee John Doran moved to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2010 CRA Meeting
as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
3. CRA Items
3.1 Recommend approval of amendments to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan.
City Council requested that the Planning and Development Department evaluate
the potential for outdoor display of bicycles along the Pinellas Trail within
Downtown and expand the uses allowed for the Clearwater Gas property in the
Old Bay Character District. Based on the research conducted and the direction
provided by Council, the Planning and Development Department is
recommending the following amendments to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan:
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1) 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.
2) 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. Proposed Ordinance 8192-10 contains two amendments to Chapter 3
Land Use/Redevelopment Plan of the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment
Plan. One amendment adds a new Policy to the overall Goals, Objectives and
Policies section of the Plan to permit outdoor bicycle display in limited locations
within Downtown. The other amendment revises the Uses section of the Old Bay
District to allow a broad range of uses for property located in the Old Bay
Character District that front on either Drew Street east of the CSX railroad lines or
on Myrtle Avenue.
At its meeting on July 20, 2010, the Community Development Board reviewed and
unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendments to the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
The CRA has the authority and responsibility to make a recommendation on the
CRA Plan to the City Council. The Council has the authority for the final decision
on the amendments.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton
said the proposed changes address the uses found in downtown. The properties along
U.S. 19 abut the Pinellas Trail but do not have access to the trail. Amendments to
address roller blades and skate boards would require the ordinance to be re-written and
re-advertised.
Staff was directed to report in 6 months any issues and advise of any recommended
changes.
Concern was expressed regarding interest in retaining uses for medical facilities along
Ft. Harrison. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said staff will investigate
and report.
Trustee George N. Cretekos moved to recommend approval of amendments to the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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4. Other Business - None.
5. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Attest
Chair
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