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HIS2009-00002 - 405 Cleveland St - Capitol/Royalty Theatre (2)a ~~ ~~ HIS2009-00002 40~ ~'I.E v ~AI~iI~ ~'I' ~TL!~S # 28~~~ Z(J~I~ .~ ~: ~ ~~I`yT~ ~.~SE: ~~~ RECEI~TE~: ~38/26/~~~~ ~T~~~v~~LETE: ~®~!/~PEET'E: ~l ~, Zee - 2oc~1 '~~~ S ~~I~~'~ S 5~~~~ ~.E.~r~`~'~': ~ ~~ac: _ c~~: _ CC ~. ccz ~tN. ~~, 2c9~q 1ae~ . 3, 2oo~j CLW CoverSheet ~ . Clearwater Planning Department 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 Telephone: 727-562-4567 F •7275 24 405 CLE~LAND ST HIS2009-00002 CAPITOUROYALTY THEATRE Zoning: D atlas# 2866 ax. - 6 - 865 ^ SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION HISTORIC DESIGNATION APPLICATION (Revised 06/26/2009) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT A. APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) APPLICANT NarulE: City of Clearwater (Attention Rod Irwin, Assistant MAILING ADDRESS: 112 S. Osceola Avenue PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: CELL NUMBER: EMAIL: PROPERTY OWNER(S): Clty Of Clearwater List ALL owners on the deed B. PROPERTYI BUSINESS NAME: STREET ADDRESS PARCEL NUMBER(S): PARCEL SIZE (acres): LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ZONING DISTRICT: SPECIAL AREA PLAN: ATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) Capitol/Royalty Theatre 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 0.1427 PARCEL SIZE (square feet): 6,216 East'h of Lot 7, lus West 30' and 3" of Lot 6, JOHN R. DAVEY'S RESUB OF BLOCK B (per Plat Book H-l, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.) D (Downtown) CBD (Central Business District on Comprehensive Land Use Planl C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 4-607.8) X A map showing the location and boundaries of the property or district; ^ Report including the historic, architectural or archeological value of the property or district, and it's relationship to the history, government or culture of the City; ^ Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district; ^ A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within the district. V~~C~~~il~,~.. ~-~VS~~ Pl./Ai~NiNG R:LPROJECTSI09-3316 CAPITOL THEATERIADM/NlHistoric Preservation Application. Capitol Theatre.docx Page 1 of 2 • ` ~ ~ D. STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION: (Code Section 4-607.F) X Whether the property or district is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history; X Whether the property or district is associated with the lives of persons significant in history; X Whether the property or district possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values; ^ Whether the property or district has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. E. SIGNATURE: I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and authorize City representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application. A ///~7///7 .. _.._ ._..._~.I~~~~_______~!/.YJ/ v _ __ ________ ___ T_______.._.._....___.._.._..___..-__. Signature of property owner or representative STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS a~{ day of Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~I/l,~.t A.D. 20 6 ° by who i ersonally known to me or who has pro uced _~~ ~ ~ L0.M g ~~ f 1`°2. IL as identification. Notary public, My commission expires: g~ SANDRA HARRIGER O MY COMMISSION # DD733691 EXPIRES: January 04, 2012 of FI. Notary Discount Assoc. Co. 1-BW-7-NOTARY ®RI~iN~L R~~'d f AUG p ~ Z~W ~ PL.~MtdlNG R:LPROJECTSI09-3316 CAPITOL THEATERIADM/NlHistoric Preservation Application. Capitol Theatre.docx Page 2 of 2 S``~"'° r ~,,1, ~ a y_ ~° 99~'ATEP.~~~ ~ITY OF CLEARWAT~ AFFIDAVIT TO AUTHORIZE AGENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, 2nd FLOOR PHONE (727) 562-4567 FAX (727) 562-4865 City of Clearwater (Name of all property owners) 1. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property: The Capitol/Royalty Theatre. 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida (Address or General Location) 2. That this property constitutes the property for which a request fora: Historic Designation (Nature of request) 3. That the undersigned (has/have) appointed and (does/do) appoint Ivan A. Rodriguez, Principal, R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition; 4. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described property; 5. That (I/we), the undersigned authority, hereby certi that the foregoing is true and correct. -..~ Property Owner Property Owner STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS Before me the undersigned, an officer duly commissioned by the laws of the State of Florida, on this o?~~ day of ~~ , 01~' personally appeared (~j~ 1 ~`~ 0.M d, 'f"~D rne..,~ who having been first duly sworn depostes and says that he/she fully understands the contents of the affidavit that he/she signed. M Commission Ex Tres: ~~~ °~,, SANDRA HARRIGER o ry Public Y P~ O MY COMMISSION #DD733691 oli2~'_e111V q E ~~p~y~ t ExpIRES: January 04, 2012 R VV ,V NL~ ~d ~0i"~ Fl. Notan' Discount Assoc. Co. ,$~3_NOTA~Y AUG Q 3 ~~09 i C:\Documents and Settings\Gina.Clayton\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook'OPP ! ~°,'~uthoci~e Agent Capitol Theatre.doc CAPITOL THEATRE ~, ~ ~~~ .y1':E ) ~ ~y 'r r $~~ Y~ . y r .~ t: ~' i ~ ~ r _, .t ,~ .."~ 1 y .«u... ~. ... - ~~ r tr}~ J Ot~~1~r' '~ ~ 1 ra- ~r ;ym ~ e.ns~ssca ~pafso~'A~rost~~.-+s:.~6'Y~'a1~Lt'i~ifl"^':°tE!!°~"~"'7!'~'fic-~~i3~Ft~_t~~~~s~3n 4'i~~µ. ~, `` - ,. ...; ', r .- ,>„ ,. . ~,. HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT CITY OF CLEARWATER PREPARED BY R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A. JULY 23, 2009 • CAPITOL THEATRE HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT INTRODUCTION The Capitol Theatre, located at 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida, is being proposed for Historic Designation as an Individual Historic Property, pursuant to Section 4-607. Historic Designation, of the Municipal Code. In compliance with the requirements under Section 4-607. B. Application, the following is being provided: 1. The location and boundaries of the property or district: This information is being provided under Section B. "Property Information" of the attached "Historic Designation Application." 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city: • Information substantiating architectural value of the property is provided in the "PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION" Section of this DESIGNATION REPORT. • Information substantiating historic value of the property is provided in the "STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE" Section of this DESIGNATION REPORT. • There are no known archaeological sites on the property, and no archaeological investigation was conducted as part of this report. • Relationship to the history, government and culture of the city is addressed under the "Clearwater History" section of the "STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE." 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. will manage and operate the Capitol Theatre as a performing arts facility and will be participate, along with the City, in securing and providing the funds necessary for construction, operation and maintenance of the theater. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district: Not applicable. The Capitol Theatre is being proposed for individual historic designation. Regarding Section 4-607. F. Standards for Designation, The Capitol Theatre meets Criteria A, B and C for designation as follows: A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history... The Capitol Theatre is one of the first and most significant cultural and entertainment centers in the city of Clearwater. The theater occupies a prominent location in the center of the city and has served for over eighty years as one of the primary local venues for motion pictures and live entertainment. B. Association with the lives of persons significant in history. The Capitol Theatre was built by then Senator-Elect John S. Taylor, son of one of the first homesteaders in the Clearwater area and one of the most instrumental figures in the creation of Pinellas County as a separate entity from nearby Hillsborough County. C. Association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or representative of the work of a master... The Capitol Theatre's original design represents an excellent example of the ornate 1920s Mediterranean Revival style. It was the designed by Lester Avery, prominent architect in Clearwater and in other areas of South Florida. • PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Present Appearance (See Photo #1) The Capitol Theatre's present appearance is the result of a series of unsympathetic alterations begun in the aftermath of Hurricane Donna in 1960, exacerbated by additional embellishments applied to its facade and interiors following the theater's renovation undertaken in 2000. The theater building has only two visible elevations-the front facade and the rear elevation, as both sides are attached to adjacent structures. The front elevation has a three part composition. The main entrance on the central portion of the ground level has three double doors with segmental arches. Slightly projecting wings with display windows flank the three central openings, followed by a ticket window, then a slightly recessed solid panel at both ends. The upper level reflects the same three part composition. A central plane is faced in stucco scored into six lazge panels. This central plane is flanked by slightly projecting, lower planes surfaced in stucco divided into smaller squares. Across the front of the building a marquee with plastic backlit panels projects above the ground level. The marquee follows the same three part composition of the overall facade. A central projecting plane displaying the name of the theater is flanked by taller planes projecting from the ends of the facade at an angle. These two side panels are framed in gold anodized aluminum, with curving ends where they meet the central panel of the marquee. Exterior surfaces at ground floor level are covered in ceramic tiles imitating marble, with decorative panels at both ends. Double doors and display windows are modern, single pane glass with aluminum frames. The three sets of double doors at the entrance have segmental azches with projecting decorative hoods. Through the three sets of double doors is the theater lobby, with a centrally located concession area directly across from the entrance. Restrooms are located at either end of the lobby az~a. Adjacent to the restrooms _ on either side are stairs going up to the mezzanine and projection room level. Adjacent to the restroom on the left side wall of the lobby is a recessed nook framed in multicolored glazed ceramic tiles with a water fountain. The main theater space is arranged in three seating groups separated by two side aisles. The stage has been expanded, projecting approximately twenty feet out towazd the auditorium and is raised two feet off the main floor. Floors are hardwood and ceilings are dropped panels with suspended theater lighting fixtures. Engaged pilasters with decorative gold painted edges flank the stage. The stage curtain is red velvet with bunting at the top. There aze openings on either side of the projecting stage platform providing access backstage. Wall surfaces flanking the stage have panels with raised plaster moldings painted gold. Inside both panels are large mirrors with gilded gold frames. The side walls have similar panels with molded frames and engaged pilasters defining the structural columns supporting the interior space. The plaster moldings and engaged pilasters appear to be original features of the interior space. Remnants of a crown molding of similar profile are visible in some azeas on the mezzanine level. The back of the house is reflected on the exterior as a taller mass than the rest of the building. This mass has exposed brick surfaces, and a double metal door and fire escape stairs on the rear elevation. Orieinal Appearance The Capitol Theatre was originally designed in an elaborate Mediterranean Revival style by architect Lester Avery.l The exterior surface of the front facade was stucco with applied stone decorative details. The overall composition was expressed as two stories, divided horizontally into three pazts. A simple projecting flat canopy across the front was supported by six chains attached to the main wall. Centrally located under the canopy were four pilasters that gave access to the lobby, which was open to the street. Inside this lobby space was a centrally located ticket office flanked by doors that opened directly into the theater space. Above the canopy, three compass arches with radiating glass panes and wide stone moldings rested on the four pilasters below. A shed roof covered in green barrel tiles resting on a projecting corbelled azched cornice divided the lower and upper levels of the central plane of the facade. The upper level exhibited an elaborate bell-shaped pazapet with a Baroque inspired cusped molding. The top center portion of the pazapet had a Palladian inspired triple azch applied decorative detail that rested on a projecting sill and clamshell-shaped console. Just below it, a plaque with "Capitol Theater" inscribed in it was contained within a Roman temple or sarcophagus-looking frame. Flanking these central elements were free-standing pairs of twisted columns that attached to the wall through engaged bases and heavy cornices that pierced the main parapet molding. On either side of the central portion of the facade the planes projected forward slightly, giving the illusion of corner towers. At ground level were symmetrical storefronts, each with its own glass and wood entrance door and shop window. The storefronts were defined above the canopy by a flat projecting stone cornice. Paired double hung sash windows at the second story level had elaborate stone surrounds and projecting sills resting on small consoles. The corner tower illusion was further accentuated by shed roofs covered in green barrel tiles resting on molded brackets that were flanked by corner pillars or tutrets with molded cornices. The small corner turrets were capped by what appeazs in an early postcard to have been glass finials.2 The finials, however, do not appeaz in a very early photograph, probably removed after a hurricane that damaged the facade of the building on October 1921, just months after it was completed.3 - Several alterations contributed to the Capitol Theatre's present appearance. A 1943 photo during a Waz Bonds event shows that a new vertical "Capitol Theatre" sign perpendicular to the top portion of the facade had been added, as well as a horizontal sign attached to the lower canopy over the ground floor. The glass on the double hung sash windows on the upper level and on the compass azch openings over the theater entrance has been replaced by louvers.4 A photo taken in early 1960 shows that the original canopy and the horizontal sign attached to it have been replaced by what appears to be the currently existing plastic backlit mazquee.s On September 1960 Hurricane Donna severely damaged the theater's fa~ade.6 Soon after, the existing facade was installed. No records, descriptions or photographs illustrating the original interiors of the theater have been found. The interior description given under "Present Appearance" above describes the plaster moldings and panels which aze believed to be part of the original interior. Interior renovations aze even hazder to follow due to the lack of available written or photographic documentation. First floor seats were replaced, five mezzanine rows were removed, the stage was extended fifteen feet, front row seats were removed and dressing rooms and asound/light booth were added when the Royalty Theater Company took over and did renovations to 1. "New Capitol Theatre Finished and Opened", The Clearwater News, 24 March 1921. 2. Photo # 2. Historical postcard, 1921, Heritage Village Archives & Library Postcard Collection, Lazgo, Florida. Photo #3, 1922, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems Photo Collection. 3. "Clearwater Swept by Fury of Storm," St. Petersburg Times, 27 October 1921. Photo # 4. After October 26, 1921 Hurricane, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems Photo Collection. 4. Photo # 5. 1943, "Gala Waz Bond Premiere. Admission by Waz Bonds Only", Heritage Village Archives & Library Photo Collection. Lazgo, Florida. 5. Photo # 6. 1960. Heritage Village Archives & Library Photo collection, Largo, Florida. 6. Jeff Hartzog, "Capitol Theatre Time Line", Unpublished. • • the building in 1981.7 Following Socrates Charos' acquisition in 1999, the theater underwent substantial renovations to the lobby, addition of restrooms, and a profusion of angels and other applied decorative details to both its exterior and interior. Proposed Plans for Future Appearance Current restoration plans will substantially return the Capitol Theatre to its original appearance, replacing the facade's architectural details and materials and replacing the 1940s signage. The interior will be rehabilitated in the spirit and character of typical theaters of that time period and retaining the original architectural elements and materials still remaining. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Capitol Theatre is one of the first and most significant cultural and entertainment centers in the city of Cleazwater, Florida. Completed in 1921, it was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent azchitect with a long career both in Cleazwater and in other areas of south Florida. The theater occupies a prominent location in the center of the city and has served throughout the years as one of the primary local venues for motion pictures and live entertainment. The property has been acquired by the City of Cleazwater and will be managed and operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall to be restored and reused as a performing arts facility. Clearwater History Dr. Odet Phillippe is credited with being the first "white settler" in Clearwater, having homesteaded Saint Helena Plantation in the area currently known as Safety Harbor. Dr. Phillippe, a French Count, descendant from King Louis XVI, was a surgeon in the French army under Napoleon. Upon arrival in the United States he first settled in Charleston, S.C., but soon traveled to the west coast of Florida. He is credited with the development of the citrus industry, by planting citrus trees in rows for easy cultivation. Dr. Phillippe remained in the area until his death in 1869.8Currently there is a commemorative historic marker at Phillippe Park. Another important event that led to the settlement of what would become the city of Clearwater was the establishment of Fort Harrison in 1841 as a refuge and convalescent center for wounded soldiers from Fort Brooke during the Second Seminole Waz. Fort Harrison, established in an azea that was named Clear Water Hazbor, was shortly disbanded in 1842 at the end of the waz, but its imprint remained.9 James Stevens, known as the "Father of Clearwater," filed the first homestead claim in the area that would become Clearwater in 1843, subsequent to the Armed Occupation Act adopted at the end of the Second Seminole War. Stevens' homestead included what is now downtown Cleazwater, while another homesteader, Samuel Stevenson, acquired the land immediately to the north. Soon after, James Stevens traded his homestead land to John S. Taylor for a slave woman. Taylor sold his land to David B. Turner and Robert J. Whitehurst in 1854 for $800.10 Turner established the first post office in 1859. The post office was suspended during the Civil War and reinstated after 1865, this time with Whitehurst as postmaster. t l 7. "Royalty Can Start Renovating New Home Now that Papers Are Signed," St. Petersburg Times, 30 September 1981. 8. Michael L. Sanders, Clearwater. A Pictorial History, (Norfolk, Virginia: Donning Company Publishers, 1983), 12. 9. Roy Cadwell, Clearwater "A Sparkling City", (Minneapolis, Minn.: T.S. Denison & Company, Inc., 1977), 59. 10. June Hurley Young, Florida's Pinellas Peninsula, (St. Petersburg, Florida: Byron Kennedy and Co., 1984), 58 I1. Sander;, 13. • The town of Cleaz Water Harbor was incorporated in 1891. In 1895 its name was changed to Clearwater Harbor.12The city name was officially changed to Clearwater in 1906.13 Clearwater was a part of Hillsborough County since the early days of settlement. Growing concerns that the settlers were paying taxes and receiving few benefits due to the inaccessibility of the area from the seat of government in Tampa, some 45 miles away, led to a strong political move in 1907 for Pinellas County to be created. After considerable political wrangling, Pinellas became a sepazate county in 1912. Under pressure from St. Petersburg to become the county seat, the City of Clearwater allocated $3,750 for the construction of a two story wood frame courthouse to give the city a greater sense of permanence. The courthouse was built in 30 days and Clearwater used it for the next 5 yeazs. In 1916 a $160,000 bond issue allowed for the construction of a more permanent courthouse and jail building. The structure was completed in 1917 and that yeaz the Florida Supreme Court granted Clearwater the county seat.l4 Development of the early settlement into a city with all the necessary amenities was swift during the latter years of the nineteenth century. The first log cabin school house was built in 1855, followed by a more permanent structure in 1860.15 The first newspaper was published in 1873, with Reverend Cooley S. Reynolds as its editor.16 The first hotel, the Orange Bluff Hotel, was built in 1880 by M.C. Dwight. Soon after Theodore Kamensky, a Russian sculptor, built the Sea View Hotel.l7 But it was the Belleview Biltmore Hotel that made the greatest contribution to the promotion and development of the Clearwater area as a tourist resort. Henry Plant, who developed the railroad that linked Tampa with the outside world and built the luxurious Tampa Bay Hotel, completed in 1891, expanded his interests into the Clearwater azea with the construction of the Belleview Hotel. In 1888 the Orange Belt Railway reached Clear Water. Peter Demens completed the first leg of the railroad, passing through Clear Water as it linked Sanford, 175 miles to the east, with what would become St. Petersburg, named after Demens' native city of St. Petersburg in Russia.18 In 1895 the Orange Belt Railway became the Stanford & St. Petersburg Railroad, part of Plant's railroad system. Henry B. Plant had akeady acquired a group of short-line railroads and created a link from Savannah, Georgia into Tampa.l9 The Plant railroad system bought and merged in 1902 with the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, which later merged with Seaboard Air Line Railway, later becoming the Seaboard Coast Line.20 Plant built the Tampa Bay Hotel as a destination for railroad travelers coming to Florida for a winter vacation. The hotel was an elaborate Moorish-Russian inspired fantasy, complete with domes, cupolas and minarets. The architecture and the easy access from the railroad stop were major selling points intended to attract a wealthy tourist industry to the area. Soon Plant set his eyes on construction of another signature hotel, this time to promote and develop the Clearwater azea, as his railroad system expanded into nascent St. Petersburg. He bought 625 acres in nearby Belleair, because he considered taxes were too high in Clearwater.21The hotel site, up on a bluff, afforded beautiful views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The Belleview Hotel, later renamed Belleview Biltmore, began construction in 1895 and opened in 1897. Still considered today as the lazgest wood frame structure in the world, the hotel opened with 100 rooms, later expanded to 285 rooms, including a series of cottages for guests who desired a higher degree of privacy.22 It catered to a wealthy clientele of industrialists and 12. Hampton Dunn, Yesterday's Clearwater, (Miami, Florida: E.A. Seemann Publishing, Inc., 1973) 1 L 13. Young, 60. 14. Young, 63-64. 15. Young, 58. 16. Sanders, 13. 17. W.L. Straub, History of Pinellas County. (St. Augustine, Florida: The Record Company, 1929 18. Sanders, 25. 19. Dunn, 23. 20. Lisa Coleman, Images of America. Clearwater, (Chazleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 9. 21. Coleman, 9. 22. Sanders, 27. • • the social elite, brought to the very doorstep of the hotel by a railroad spur. The grounds, which included two 18-hole golf courses, completed in 1905, and a circular asphalt track for bicycle races, attracted golf and sports enthusiasts, rounding up the hotel's reputation as a millionaire's playground.23 Henry Plant died in 1899, before the hotel was fully completed. His son, Morton J. Plant, completed the work and oversaw its operation. In 1914 Morton J. Plant donated $100,000 towards the construction of the first hospital in Clearwater, which still beazs his name.24 The Fort HatTison Hotel, built in 1925 in the heart of downtown Clearwater at a cost of $1 million, was a consummate symbol of the Florida 1920s real estate boom. At 12 stories in height, the 215 room hotel was the first "skyscraper" in Clearwater. It was built by Ed Haley on land acquired from Ransom E. Olds, pioneer automobile industrialist and founder of Olds Motor Works, which merged with General Motors in 1908. Olds was an eazly race car enthusiast, who developed the neazby city now known as Oldsmar and built the Oldsmaz racetrack, which he later traded for the land where the Fort Harrison Hotel was built.25 The hotel had elegant interiors, including atheater/concert hall and a penthouse ballroom. In 1975 the Fort Harrison Hotel was purchased by the Church of Scientology as its world headquarters. Such facilities and accommodations required city infrastructure during Cleazwater's early development days to be able to provide the services, comfort and conveniences expected of such a growing community. By 1895 Cleazwater's Cleveland Street was paved from the hazbor to the recently completed Orange Belt Raikoad station with crushed shells obtained from an Indian mound near the harbor.26 Access to and from the area had only been possible by boat prior to the railroad. Major improvements in ground transportation started when the first bridge connecting the mainland to what is now Clearwater Beach was completed in 1916. It was a two mile long rickety wooden bridge whose boards creaked and rattled as vehicles went over it.27 The considerably more substantial Gandy Bridge was completed in 1924, the longest toll bridge in the world at the time, greatly shortening the travel distance between Tampa and St. Petersburg.28 The nine and a half mile causeway linking Clearwater and Tampa, the longest at the time, was begun in 1927 and completed in 1934.29 Providing utilities was also of major importance in the development of Cleazwater. The first city water system was built in 1900, when a water main was installed to service an ice plant built that year by J.N. McClung. In 1903 John R. Davey Sr. had the first telephone system installed, running from his Safety Harbor grove to Coachman's downtown store. In 1905 McClung had the first electric light franchise in town.30 Similarly, cultural and entertainment establishments were being built in the early years of the twentieth century. In 1916 the first library was built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.31 The Clearwater Theater opened its doors in 1911 on the second floor of the Bank of Clearwater building, soon after the 1910 fue that destroyed all the commercial wooden structures on the north side of Cleveland Street between Fort Harrison and Osceola Avenues. 32 The Capitol Theatre was one of the most significant components of the commercial development that shaped much of downtown Clearwater during the period immediately following the fire of 1910 through the 1920s real estate building boom. 23. Young, 60. 24. Straub, 94. 25. Young, 66. 26. Cadwell, 62. 27. Young, 65. 28. Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas County Historical Background, Pinellas County Department of Planning, 1968. 29. Dunn, 30. 30. Straub, 94. 31. Cadwell, 63. 32. Sanders, 66. • The Caaitol Theatre The Capitol Theatre was inaugurated on Mazch 21, 1921. Opening night invitation described it as "...one of the best appointed theaters in the state...and is said to be one of the most beautifully finished play houses in the South." 33 The theater could accommodate one thousand people and was equipped for both silent movies and live performances by road shows, as evidenced by the large stage, orchestra pit and the Robert Morton Wicks Opus 415 organ.3a Opening night program listed a double feature-"Dinty", starring Wesley Barry, a popular freckled-faced boy-staz from the silent movie era, and "The Sportsman", starring Larry Semon, a well-known comedian who worked in early movies with Laurel and Hardy.35 The week-long program included different films every night, including "The Lovelight" with Mary Pickford and the premier showing in Florida of a silent version of "Black Beauty". Also featured during opening night celebrations were speeches given by then Mayor of Clearwater, Frank Booth, and by George F. Washburn, President of the Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, and a singing performance by the "Clearwater Quartette." 36 The Capitol Theatre was built by Senator-elect John S. Taylor, known as "Handsome Jack", son of one of the earliest homesteaders in the Clearwater area, who served as State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 to 1910. Taylor lost his seat for supporting the separation and creation of Pinellas County, but in 1911 he successfully lobbied the Florida Legislature for the creation of Pinellas County.37 The theater went through different operators and management companies, but remained in the Taylor family estate until 1996. The theater was designed by Lester Avery,38 well known architect in the area, appearing in the Clearwater City Directory as eazly as 1914. Mr. Avery was responsible for the earlier design of the McAnulty House in 1918, as well as the design of the Harbor Oaks development, both in Clearwater.39 In addition, Mr. Avery also designed The Escape Hotel in Fort Lauderdale40 and the Gulf Gas Station in Miami, the latter a locally designated historic site significant for its Art Deco features.41 The contractors were John and Ivan _ Phillipoff, father and son team who also built the Coachman Building in 1916, one of the largest commercial buildings in Clearwater at the time and the Roebling Estate in Belleair. Ivan Phillipoff also served as Deputy Tax Assessor for Pinellas County.42 The Capitol Theatre had its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s decades, showing first run movies and traveling vaudeville acts such as Sally Rand and Fred Stone on Friday nights during the 1930s.43 The theater played an important role during the war. There were events called "Bank Night" during which war bonds were sold as part of cash prize lottery drawings. Hundreds of people gathered outside the theater waiting for their lucky number to be called, contributing to increase movie attendance. Donald Roebling, who built the Roebling Estate in nearby Belleair, was a frequent theater visitor during the waz and post-war years. Roebling, grandson of Augustus Roebling who built the Brooklyn Bridge, invented the amphibian "Alligator Tank", widely used during World War II to transport troops, munitions and supplies to shore 33. Opening Night Invitation, The Clearwater News, 17 March 1921. 34. Jeff Hartzog, "Capitol Theatre Time Line", (Unpublished). 35. Opening Night Invitation, 1921. 36. "New Capitol Theatre Finished and Opened", The Clearwater News, 24 March 1921. 37. Young, 63. "New Capitol Theatre" 38. "New Capitol Theatre" 39. "Historical Tour of Downtown Clearwater", Clearwater Historical Society brochure, (no date). 40. Minutes of City of Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Board meeting, 3 March 2008. 41. Gulf Gas Station Designation Report, City of Miami Heritage Conservation Boazd, 13 May 1983. 42. "New Capitol Theatre". John Phillipoff Obituary, The Clearwater Sun, 20 June 1955. Ivan Phillipoff Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, 19 March 1985. 43. Christina K. Cosdon, "Old Days: Movie Houses Were Kings and Sally Rand a Queeen", St. Petersburg Times, 8 April 1981. 44. Photo # 5. 1943. Interview with Jce Padgett, 8 October 1998. • • during invasions. Roebling was a very large man, weighing between 300 and 420 pounds, according to varying sources. The theater had a special chair installed just for him, which became known as the "Roebling Chair.'>45 Herbert Pittman was the theater manager from the time it opened until 1935.46 In the 1930s E.J. Sparks, President of the Florida State Theaters organization operated both the Capitol and the Ritz Theatres. In the 1950s Sparks consolidated with Paramount Pictures, who became operators.47 Hurricane Donna severely damaged the Capitol Theatre in 1960. In the aftermath of the hurricane, repairs to the theater's exterior drastically altered its original appearance. The building received a new, simple, sober facade 48 Through the 1960s ABC-Southeastern Theatres, later Plitt Southern operated the theater as a movie house with Jerry Strain as manager until the end of the lease in 1979 when the theater closed its doors 49 That yeaz First Federal Savings wanted to buy the property from John S. Taylor III, grandson of original owner, to tear down the building for parking, but the deal never went through and the theater escaped demolition.s~ That same year Bill Neville and Jerry Strain formed the Sunshine State Theater Company and reopened the theater, only to close again in 1980.51 In 1981 the Royalty Theater Company signed a lease to operate the Capitol Theatre and changed its name. The Royalty Theatre started in 1970 staging local theater productions in the auditorium of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.52 Soon they began renovation work at the old Capitol Theatre, reducing the seating capacity to approximately 500 seats, extending the stage out approximately twenty feet and adding dressing rooms and a new sound light booth. During renovation work, former manager Bill Neville was found dead in the theater's balcony. Two men he had met at a lounge were later arrested and convicted of his murder.53 In December of that year the Royalty Theater reopened with a production of "Oliver." The Clearwater Symphony Orchestra presented its first performance at the newly renovated theater in 1984. But in 1995 the Royalty Theater would close its doors once again.5a In 1996 John S. Taylor III sold the theater property to Accents Craft, headed by entrepreneur Lamy Joe Cotton, from Tarpon Springs. The theater was used by Cavalry Baptist Church for youth programs during Cotton's tenure.ss The Clearwater City Commission tried to buy the theater in 1999, but the effort failed by a 4 to 1 vote.56 That same year Socrates Charos bought the theater from Cotton. Charos operated the Social & Sports Dancing Center, dedicated to ballroom and sports dancing.57Soon he began remodeling and embellishing the old theater, adding his own touches of drama to its interior decor. He reopened it in 2001 and began its operation as a performing arts center and museum but lost it to foreclosure in 2008. In its final days the theater was home to a church. In November 2008, the theater was acquired by the City of Clearwater to be managed and operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall and plans for its restoration were underway.58 45. "Roebling Shared Himself with Community", St. Petersburg Times, 29 May 1980. Christina K. Cosdon. 46. "New Capitol Theatre" 47. Hartzog. 48. Photo #7. 1979. Ruth Eckerd Hall files. 49. Lynne Perry, "Capitol Theater Expected to Reopen Oct. 5 With Different Management", Cleveland Sun, September 22, 1979. 50. Perry, "Capitol Theater..." Jeff Hartzog. 51. Hartzog. 52. Sharon Kirby, "Royalty Theatre Begins 20`" Season", Clearwater Times, October 13, 1989. 53. Kirby, "Royalty Theatre..." 54. Hartzog. 55. Anita Kumaz, "City Votes Not to Buy Capitol Theater", Clearwater Times, June 18, 1999. 56. Kumar. 57. G.G. Rigsby, "Royalty Theater Gets Buyer" Clearwater Times, July 16, 1999. 58. Special Warranty Deed, Plat Book 1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, 25 November, 2008. • BIBLIOGRAPHY Cadwell, Roy. Clearwater "A Sparkling City". Minneapolis, Minn.: T.S. Denison & Company, Inc., 1977. Clearwater City Directory. Jacksonville, Florida: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers. Clearwater Times. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Coleman, Lisa. Images of America: Clearwater. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Cross Reference City Directory. Tampa, Florida: Hill-Donnelly. Dunn, Hampton. Yesterday's Clearwater. Miami, Florida: E.A. Seemann Publishing, Inc., 1973. Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Board. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Heritage Conservation Board. City of Miami Planning Department. Miami, Florida. Photo Collection. Clearwater Public Library. Photo Collection. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Pinellas Planning Council. Historical Background of Pinellas County. Pinellas County Department of Planning. Clearwater, Florida, 1968. Sanders, Michael L. Clearwater: A Pictorial History. Norfolk, Virginia: Donning Company Publishers, 1983 St. Petersburg Times. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Straub, W.L. History of Pinellas County. St. Augustine, Florida: The Record Company Printers, 1929. The Clearwater News. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. The Clearwater Sun. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Young, June Hurley. Florida's Pinellas Peninsula. St. Petersburg, Florida: Byron Kennedy and Co., 1984. • • LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Capitol Theatre. June 2009. R.J. Heisenbottle Architects files. 2. Capitol Theatre. Historical Postcard. 1921. Heritage Village Archives & Librazy. Lazgo, Florida. 3. Capitol Theatre. 1922. Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems. Tampa, Florida. 4. Capitol Theatre. After 26 October 1921 Hurricane. Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems. Tampa, Florida. 5. Capitol Theatre. 1943. Heritage Village Archives & Librazy. 6. Capitol Theatre. 1960. Heritage Village Archives & Librazy. 7. Capitol Theatre. 1979. 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SUB PARCEL NUMBER .~ PARCEL NUMBER (MA81 LAND HOOK (COMMON ONMERSWPi PLATTED SUBOMSION BOUNDARY LOT OWNERSHP LkrE ORIGINAL PLATTED LOT UNE 8 3: Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Subject/Recommendation for council Here is an example from an ANX case: Approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Suburban (RS) (City and County) category to the Residential Low (RL) and Institutional (I) category, Zoning Atlas Amendment from the A-E Agricultural Estate District (County) and Low Density Residential (LDR) District (City} to the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Institutional (I) Districts (City) for property located at 3280/3290 McMullen Booth Road (consisting of two parcels of land including Lot 1 Geiger Tract and the east 308.25 feet of the Northwest % of the Northwest'/ of Section 2"l, Township 28 South, Range 16 East less the south 208.75 feet and less the west 84 feet and less the east 100 feet thereof for road right-of-way and Pass Ordinances 7942-08, 7943-08 and 7944-08 on first reading. (ANX2005-02003 and LUZ2005-02002) So we have set forth the complete legal description as well as the address in past Subject/Recommendation descriptions. Also make sure as you see above to state "pass Ordinance on first reading". From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:55 AM tJ: vuuyalr~ruea, LCJIIC Subject: Subject/Recommendation for council Leslie - I'm trying to get the historic designations entered into Muniagenda today. How much of the legal description should I include in the subject/recommendation? For example -the Clearwater Sun Building's legal is as follows: West i/i of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part) Should I include all of that? Thanks for your help. Clayton, Gina From: Barrett, Earl Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:02 PM To: Clayton, Gina; 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports Attachments: LOKEY DEED.pdf; CAPITOL DEED.pdf; H_286B.pdf Referenced deed records and locator atlas page attached. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 1:22 PM To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Cc: Barrett, Earl Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports Hi Ivan -sorry -but I've been extremely busy on several projects and am now just getting a little desk time. I think two applications are fine. With regard to the applicant - it must be the City and the City Manager must sign and authorize the application. Earl - do you have documentation of the City purchase of the Lol<ey building and capital Theater? If so -can you provide to Ivan? Also - do we have a survey of the properties? From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:55 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Historic Designation Reports Hi, Gina, I've called you a couple of times and haven't heard back, so I'm guessing you might be away on vacation. I have some questions for you regarding the historic designation of the Capitol/Royalty Theatre and the Cleveland Evening Sun/Lokey Building: • Should I do one application for both buildings or separate ones for each? At this point I've prepared two separate ones, since they are under separate addresses and historically were not related. • Should I name the City of Clearwater as "Applicant" or Ruth Eckerd Hall? I had listed the latter, but Robert Freedman thinks the City should be the applicant. If it's the City, whose name do I put down? Mr. Freedman thought it should be Kevin Dunbar, Director Parks & Recreation. • As part of the Designation Report, what source do I give as verification that the buildings were acquired by the City? Usually I would give Property Appraisers or Tax Records, but in the case of the City, I guess neither would apply. Is there a City Commission Resolution maybe that I could cite? If not you, do you know who can help me with this? • Since you are in the Planning Department, do you have a map that I can use to fulfill Part C of the application? If not, can you point me in the right direction as to how to get one? Thanks for all you help. I should be ready to present by the August 3 deadline. Ivan Ivan A. Rodriguez Principal Historic Preservation Services R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. 2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 irodriquez a(~,riha.net (305) 446-7799 ext. 31 Clayton, Gina From: Barrett, Earl Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:13 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: Historic Designation Application Attachments: Historic Preservation Application 6.26.09.docx Gina - Inserted Part-B info, except business name. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:32 AM To: Barrett, Earl Subject: FW: Historic Designation Application Hi Earl -Rod suggested I talk to you . Could you review the attached Historic Designation application and let me know if you can provide Ivan with the information he is seeking for the Capital Theater and Pat Lokey building? Thanks. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:30 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Application Hi, Gina, I have completed the portions of the Application and Affidavit for which I have available information. I have also completed a draft of a Designation Report for each of the two buildings. However, I am missing the Part B--Property Information and the required map under Part C. I was wondering if you would be able to provide me with the necessary information to complete those sections or if you could point me in the right direction as to who to contact to get access to it. Thanks for your help! Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:52 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: Historic Designation Application Hi Ivan -attached please find the historic designation application we discussed. The next application deadline is August 3. If you need any additional information, please let me know. Have a good holiday. Gina Gina L. Cleyton Assistant Planning Director 100 5. Myrtle Ave. Clearwater, ~L 33756 727-5b2-1587 gina.clayton@myclearwater.co_m ` Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:13 AM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances FYI -the consultant leas confirmed with me that the Capital Theater should be Capital Theatre. I have changed the staff report for council and will make a note at the CDB meeting. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:43 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances See responses below. From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:05 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances Gina, I'll need the following, some of which may be contained in the Applications [and actually iF I could get a copy of the Apps that would be good, I remember seeing them at Planning but don't find a copy here]: Address/description of the properties;(Clayton, Gina] 401 and 405 Cleveland St. (two separate applications but adjacent properties -the Lol<ey Building and the Capital Theater. 401 Cleveland Street is the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building. The parcel number is 16-29-15-20358- 002-0071. The legal description is West %: of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part) (Clayton, Gina] 405 Geveland Street is the Capital/Royalty Theater, parcel number 16-29-IS-2035$-002-0070. The East % of Lot 7, plus West 30' and 3" of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book N-1, Page 87, Public Records of NiNsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.) jClayton, Gina) 2. Historic or architectural value of property and relationship to history, government or culture of City;(Clayton, Gina] The applicant has provide but I can't really provide that until I do the staff report. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to maintenance, development or redevelopment of property; 4. Report and recommendation to CDB [probably not drafted yet];(Clayton, Gina] That's correct - recommendation from staff will be to designate. 5. Any info to fill out analysis of whether property meets standards in 4-607F.2.-events, lives of persons, distinctive characteristics, artistic values, etc.(Clayton, Gina] Again need to do staff report 6. Whether the property will be Exceptional, Excellent, Notable, or Of Val ue.(Clayton, Gina] They will either be notable or excellent - I'm conferring with Ivan Rodriquez (with Heisenbottle Architects representing this item) on this and I am waiting for his input. I`II draft something by Friday and will fill in the info when I get it. Also, will the city he providing the required sign or marker indicating the designation or will the applicant? Oo we have atheme/design for the signs?(Clayton, GrnaJ I have asked Michael if we can pay for it. Since it is under City Commission decision I felt that the City should provide. I'll be working on this and will keep you aprised.Thanl<s! If we are not providing the signs, how will we assure consistency/recognition? [Just curious on this topic) Gwen, they will need numbers as 'the Code requires ordinances. I would think they will be 2009 numbers. From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:18 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Gina, do you need ordinance numbers? Will these two ordinances have second reading this year (2009)? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:33 AM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Historic Designation Ordinance Sorry this is a little late in the process but I wilt be needing two ordinances that will designate two properties as historic.(I spoke to you about this before you went on vacation). I'm getting the maps made. I have the legal descriptions. What else will you need? You probably told me before your vacation but I forgot. Sorry. Gina Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:43 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances See responses below From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:05 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances Gina, I'll need the following, some of which may be contained in the Applications [and actually if I could get a copy of the Apps that would be good, I remember seeing them at Planning but don't find a copy here]: Address/description of the properties;(C/ayton, Gina) 401 and 405 Cleveland St. (two separate applications but adjacent properties -the Lol<ey Building and the Capital Theater. 401 Cleveland Street is the Clearwater Evening Sun/Lokey Building. The parcel number is 16-29-15-20358- 002-0071. The legal description is West %2 of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B {per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part) (Clayton, Gina) 405 Cleveland Street is the Capita!/Royalty Theater, parcel number 16-29-15-20358-002-0070. The East % of Lot 7, plus West 30' and 3" of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.) (Clayton, Gina) 2. Historic or architectural value of property and relationship to history, government or culture of City;jClayton, Gina] The applicant has provide but 1 can't really provide that until I do the staff report. 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to maintenance, development or redevelopment of property; 4. Report and recommendation to CDB [probably not drafted yet];jClayton, Gina) That's correct- recommendation from staff wilt be to designate. 5. Any info to fill out analysis of whether property meets standards in 4-607F.2.-events, lives of persons, distinctive characteristics, artistic values, etc.(Clayton, Gina) Again need to clo staff report 6. Whether the property will be Exceptional, Excellent, Notable, or Of Value. jClayton, Gina] They will either be notable or excellent - I'm conferring with Ivan Rodriquez (with Heisenbottle Architects representing this item) on this and I am waiting for his input. I'll draft something by Friday and will fill in the info when I get it. Also, will the city be providing the required sign or marker indicating the designation or will the applicant? Do we have atheme/design for the signs?(Clayton, Gina) I have asked Michael if we can pay for it. Since it is under City Commission decision I felt that the City should provide. I'I! be working on this and will keep you aprised.Thanks! If we are not providing the signs, how will we assure consistency/recognition? [Just curious on this topic] Gwen, they will need numbers as the Code requires ordinances I would think they will be 2009 numbers. From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:18 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Gina, do you need ordinance numbers? Will these two ordinances have second reading this year (2009)? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:33 AM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Historic Designation Ordinance Sorry this is a little late in the process but I will be needing two ordinances that will designate two properties as historic.(I spoke to you about this before you went on vacation). I'm getting the maps made. I have the legal descriptions. What else will you need? You probably told me before your vacation but I forgot. Sorry. Gina Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:37 PM To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Affidavits SORRY Ivan - I just saw that I had the revised affidavits. I will get them signed next week. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:59 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Affidavits Gina, Please, find attached the two revised Affidavits, pursuant to our earlier conversation. Let me know if you need any other changes to them. I am working on the other issues we discussed. Thank you, Ivan Ivan A. Rodriguez Principal Historic Preservation Services R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. 2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 irodriguez(a rjha.net (305) 446-7799 ext. 31 Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:34 PM To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports Ivan -these like really good!! Thanks! I think 17 copies of each application will be fine. It is not necessary to bind them if that will save you some money. If you want to bind them that is fine but please provide one copy that is not bound for our file. We scan all materials into an electronic filing system and would have to tear it apart. Have a great weekend. Please send me the revised authorization so I can get is signed and back to you. Thanks! Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Revised Designation Reports Gina, Please, see revised Designation Reports, including a first page reference to Municipal Code requirements. This is just taking a stab at it based on your a-mail. I would be glad to make any changes in format that you may deem necessary. Let me know at your convenience. Thanks, Ivan Ivan A. Rodriguez Principal Historic Preservation Services R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. 2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 irodriguez(a~rjha.net (305) 446-7799 ext. 31 Slayton, Gina From: Barrett, Earl Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:02 PM To: Clayton, Gina; 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports Attachments: This message has been archived. View the original item Referenced deed records and locator atlas page attached. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 1:22 To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Cc: Barrett, Earl Subject: RE: Historic Designation PM Reports Hi Ivan -sorry -but I've been extremely busy on several projects and am now just getting a little desk time. I think two applications are fine. With regard to the appl Attachments: LOKEY DEED.pdf (145 KB) CAPITOL DEED.pdf (zzs KB) H 286B.pdf (~36 KB) Clayton, Gina From: Barrett, Earl Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:13 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: Historic Designation Application Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Gina - Inserted Part-B info, except business name. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:32 AM To: Barrett, Earl Subject: FW: Historic Designation Application Hi Earl -Rod suggested I talk to you . Could you review the attached Historic Designation application and let me know if you can provide Ivan with the information he is seeking for the Capital Th Attachments: Historic Preservation Application 6.26.09.docx (37 KB) Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:13 AM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances This message has been archived. View the original item FYI -the consultant has confirmed with me that the Capital Theater should be Capital Theatre. I have changed the staff report for council and will make a note at the CDB meeting. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:43 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances See responses below. Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:43 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances This message has been archived. View the original item See responses below. From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:05 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances Gina, I'll need the following, some of which may be contained in the Applications [and actually if I could get a copy of the Apps that would be good, I remember seeing them at Planning but don Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:37 PM To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Affidavits This message has been archived. View the original item SORRY Ivan - I just saw that I had the revised affidavits. I will get them signed next week. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez fmailto:IRodriguez@rjha.netl Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:59 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Affidavits Gina, Please, find attached the two revised Affidavits, pursuant to our earlier conversation. Let me know if you need any other changes to Clayton, Gina From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:34 PM To: 'Ivan Rodriguez' Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Ivan -these like really good!! Thanks! I think 17 copies of each application will be fine. It is not necessary to bind them if that will save you some money. If you want to bind them that is fine but please provide one copy that is not bound for our file. We scan all materials into an electronic filing system and would have to tear it apart. Have a great weekend. Please send me Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Subject/Recommendation for council Here is an example from an ANX case: Approve the Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment from the Residential Suburban (RS) (City and County) category to the Residential Low (RL) and Institutional (I) category, Zoning Atlas Amendment from the A-E Agricultural Estate District (County) and Low Density Residential (LDR) District (City) to the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Institutional (I) Districts (City) for property located at 3280/3290 McMullen Booth Road (consisting of two parcels of land including Lot 1 Geiger Tract and the east 308.25 feet of the Northwest % of the Northwest'/ of Section 21, Township 28 South, Range 16 East less the south 208.75 feet and less the west 84 feet and less the east 100 feet thereof for road right-of-way and Pass Ordinances 7942-08, 7943-08 and 7944-08 on first reading. (ANX2005-02003 and LUZ2005-02002) So we have set forth the complete legal description as well as the address in past Subject/Recommendation descriptions. Also make sure as you see above to state "pass Ordinance on first reading". From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:55 AM To: uougaii-Sides, Leslie Subject: Subject/Recommendation for council Leslie - I'm trying to get the historic designations entered into Muniagenda today. How much of the legal description should I include in the subject/recommendation? For example -the Clearwater Sun Building's legal is as follows: West 1/z of Lot 7, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part) Should I include all of that? Thanks for your help. Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:44 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: HIS cases Thanks, I've changed the ordinances to reflect compliance with three criteria. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:35 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: HIS cases The code states that four criteria shall be used in evaluating proposed historic properties. You can make a case that the properties demonstrate compliance with three of the four criteria. The code states that properties shall be classified based on the number of criteria they meet. Since you can demonstrate the properties satisfy three of the four criteria -they should be classified as excellent. Hope that makes sense. From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:30 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: HIS cases In the ordinances, we state that the app's satisfy 1, 2, 3, or each of the 4 criteria. Should I state that the app's satisfy each of the 4 criteria, or something less? Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 (727) 562-4010 phone (727) 562-4021 fax Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law Admitted in Florida, Oregon, and the District of Columbia Senior Professional in Human Resources Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:30 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: HIS cases In the ordinances, we state that the app's satisfy 1, 2, 3, or each of the 4 criteria. Should I state that the app's satisfy each of the 4 criteria, or something less? Leslie K. Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 (727) 562-4010 phone (727) 562-4021 fax Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law Admitted in Florida, Oregon, and the District of Columbia Senior Professional in Human Resources Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:34 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Staff report This message has been archived. View the original item The format looks good. Gwen, please change the Evening Sun Resolution to specify "Excellent" category. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8:03 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Historic Designation Staff report Importance: High Leslie -since this is the first historic designation staff report I thought I would show you the format I've developed. Pleas io Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:33 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item Clarification Re NOTE: It was sent to ORLS as 403/405 and there was later verbal conversation. I haven't seen the ad proof. From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:31 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater Did we determine why Engineering thought it was 405/409? One more piece of information is that the address number appearing on the The ~1 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:31 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item Did we determine why Engineering thought it was 405/409? One more piece of information is that the address number appearing on the Theater business itself is 405 [per Gwen's observation]. It's up to Planning, given the delay and cost of readvertising. NOTE: I think it has been advertised as 405 only. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:23 AM To: Doug iz Clayton, Gina From: Dougatl-Sides, Leslie Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:53 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item I had concluded Friday that we were probably legally o.k. with 405 plus the Capital Theater language... From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:52 PM To: Watkins, Sherry; Dougatl-Sides, Leslie Subject: FW: Capital Theater This is the response I got back from the agent. From: Ivan Rodriguez jmailto:IRodriguez@rjha.netl Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:04 PM 13 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 4:47 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Sprague, Nicole Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Watkins, Sherry; Vaughan, Karen Subject: RE: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 This message has been archived. View the original item O.k., as long as a copy is in Planning's file... From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 4:41 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie; Sprague, Nicole Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Watkins, Sherry; Vaughan, Karen Subject: RE: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 Actually Bill Horne signed that application and the affidavit to authorize Ivan to repre 14 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 4:38 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Sprague, Nicole Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Watkins, Sherry; Vaughan, Karen Subject: RE: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 This message has been archived. View the original item Yes. Also, Rod should sign the Application on behalf of the City. And Ordinance Nos. 8118-09 and 8119-09 should be scheduled on the City Council Agenda to be read AFTER Ordinance No. 8070-09, which gives the City the ability to apply for Historic Designation. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 4:32 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie; 15 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 3:46 PM To: Sprague, Nicole Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Watkins, Sherry; Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 This message has been archived. View the original item We could just go with 405 per Gina's email below. Hopefully that is descriptive enough as it matches the Zoning Atlas [partially] and the Property Appraiser. From: Sprague, Nicole Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 2:37 PM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: FW: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 Hi Leslie, Do you have an answer regarding 16 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 10:55 AM To: Sprague, Nicole; Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Watkins, Sherry Subject: RE: A04-09700: AD, ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 This message has been archived. View the original item O.k., I did not realize that, and this will be an issue. I'm assuming the mailed notices are based on the address/title and does not give a legal description. If we end up verifying that the correct address is only 405, then the mailed notices will be correct and the Ordinance can be changed back to just 405 because that is less inclusive. However, if the correct address is actually 403/405 or v Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:01 AM To: Sprague, Nicole Cc: Hollander, Gwen; Vaughan, Karen; Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: A04-01420: FW: HIS2009-00001 Attachments: Importance: High This message has been archived. View the original item Attached are Ordinance Nos. 8118-09 and 8119-09. I do not expect the titles to change. These Ordinances should be advertised for public hearing at the October 20 CDB meeting, for First Reading at the November 17 City Council meeting, and for Second Reading at the December 3 City Council meeting. They should also be entered into Agenda Tracking for those dates. From: Dougall-Sides, Attachments: Historic Des9nation Ordinance Form.docx.doc (3z KB> 8118-09.doc (33 KB) 8119-09.doc (33 KB) 18 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 3:59 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: HIS2009-00001 Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, if the attached form is o.k. I will fill in the blanks for the two pending app's. Leslie From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:29 AM To: Dougall-Sides, Leslie; Hollander, Gwen Subject: HIS2009-00001 Hi Leslie/Gwen -attached are the maps for the HIS2009-0001. Please note the change in acreage approved by Tom Mahoney from 0.064 to 0.065 ac Attachments: Historic Designation Ordinance Form.docx.doc (32 KB) 19 Clayton, Gina From: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:05 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Hollander, Gwen Subject: A04-01420: RE: Historic Designation Ordinances This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, I'll need the following, some of which may be contained in the Applications [and actually if I could get a copy of the Apps that would be good, I remember seeing them at Planning but don't find a copy here] 1. Address/description of the properties; 2. Historic or architectural value of property and relationship to history, government or culture of City; 20 Clayton, Gina IFrom: Dougall-Sides, Leslie Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 8:46 AM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Dewitt, Gina; Hollander, Gwen Subject: RE: Historic Desginations Importance: High This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, I am out of the office through next Tuesday. Since these are the first applications to come forward, we do not have a form. If your deadline is prior to Wednesday, I suggest you request support staff to draft a form for ordinances granting historic designation containing appropriate Whereas clauses and stating that the property meets the criteria in 4-607, listing those criteria, and is he zi Clayton, Gina From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 2:45 PM To: Watkins, Sherry Cc: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: A04-01420: Historical ordinances This message has been archived. View the original item Thank you for faxing the applications. From: Watkins, Sherry Sent: Friday, October 02, To: Hollander, Gwen Cc: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: A04-01420: 2009 2:44 PM Historical ordinances Gwen Faxed to you. Please let me know should you need anything else. Sherry From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: zz Clayton, Gina From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 11:18 AM To: Watkins, Sherry Cc: Clayton, Gina Subject: A04-01420: Historical ordinances This message has been archived. View the original item Sherry, I left you a voicemail and want to follow up with an email. Leslie would like a copy of the application for each of the historical ordinances, please. Can you fax or email them to us? Thank you. Gwen Hollander Legal Staff Assistant Clearwater City Attorney's Office (727)562-4013 23 Clayton, Gina From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:19 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance This message has been archived. View the original item Thank you Gina. Ordinance numbers are: 8118 09 Historical - 401 Cleveland St, Clw. Evening Sun/Lokey Bldg 8119 09 Historical - 405 Cleveland St -Capital/Royalty Theater From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:50 PM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Yes and Yes J The 24 Clayton, Gina From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:18 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, do you need ordinance numbers? Will these two ordinances have second reading this year (2009)? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:33 AM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Historic Designation Ordinance Sorry this is a little late in the process but I will be needing two ordinances that will designate two properties as historic.(I 25 Clayton, Gina From: Irwin, Rod Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:26 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Royalty Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Here is the letter we discussed. Rod Irwin Assistant City Manager for Economic Development City of Clearwater 112 So. Osceola Ave. Clearwater, Florida 33756 727-562-4058(0) 727-562-4052(F) rod.irwin@myclearwater.com Attachments: HeisenbottleSCAN0585 OOO.pdf (136 KB) 26 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:05 PM To: Clayton, Gina Cc: Freidman Robert; Jeff Hartzog; Fowler Stephen; Richard Heisenbottle Subject: RE: City Council Meeting Gina, I am forwarding your inquiry to the local architect and representatives of Ruth Eckert Hall. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. Please, let me know as to the outcome. Thanks, Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:23 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: City Council Meeting Ivan -will someone be attending the City council meeting this evening for the Capitol Theatre? .. r -~„ ~nn.clnytonC~myclearwnter.com v Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:44 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports I'll drop them an e-mail anyway. Wen does the Council meet? From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:41 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports No -they did not attend the meeting. I saw Robert several weeks ago and I believe he was out of town. I told him since the CDB just makes a recommendation, it was the Council meeting that was the important one. From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:40 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports That is great news. Now we just need the funds to do the restoration! Does Robert Freedman, Steve Fowler and others know? From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:32 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Great - it was approved on the consent agenda so I'm glad you did not drive from South Florida! Sorry I forgot to e-mail you. Our department was just consolidated with Code Enforcement and Building and I've been buried with new responsibilities. I should let the planners handle cases but I just couldn't resist our first historic designations. By the way the code requires there be a marker/sign. We are in the process of designing one so I'll keep you posted on that. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: StafF Reports Hi, Gina, I was wondering how it went at the meeting... Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:27 AM za To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Third time should be the charm! From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:23 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Sorry to be the bearer of bad news: You still didn't change "Capital" to "Capitol". That's the most important part... From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myCfearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:20 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Attached is the revised report. The ordinance has also been corrected. From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:08 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports They can read the change into the record. We used to do that all the time. From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports The reports have been copied but I will change the report for City Council and attached a short memo for the CDB. Sorry From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Gina, Great job overall. My only concern is that the theater is referred to throughout the report as "Capital Theater". The correct name, and there is lots of documentation on this, is "Capitol Theatre". Thanks for sending me the reports. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:48 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: Staff Reports 29 Ivan -attached are the staff reports for the CDB meeting on Oct. 20`h Gina 30 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:40 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: ~ RE: Staff Reports That is great news. Now we just need the funds to do the restoration! Does Robert Freedman, Steve Fowler and others know? From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:32 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez ' Subject: RE: Staff Reports Great - it was approved on the consent agenda so I'm glad you did not drive from South Florida! Sorry I forgot to e-ir~ail you. Our department was just consolidated with Code Enforcement and Building and I've been buried with new responsibilities. I should let the planners handle cases but I just couldn't resist our first historic designations. By the way the code requires there be a marker/sign. We are in the process of designing one so I'll keep you posted on that. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Hi, Gina, I was wondering how it went at the meeting... Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:27 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Third time should be the charm! From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:23 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Sorry to be the bearer of bad news: You still didn't change "Capital" to "Capitol". That's the most important part... From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:20 AM 31 To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Attached is the revised report. The ordinance has also been corrected. From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:08 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports They can read the change into the record. We used to do that all the time. From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports The reports have been copied but I will change the report for City Council and attached a short memo for the CDB. Sorry From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Gina, Great job overall. My only concern is that the theater is referred to throughout the report as "Capital Theater". The correct name, and there is lots of documentation on this, is "Capitol Theatre". Thanks for sending me the reports. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:48 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: Staff Reports Ivan -attached are the staff reports for the CDB meeting on Oct. 20`h Gina 32 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Hi, Gina, I was wondering how it went at the meeting... Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:27 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Third time should be the charm! From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:23 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Sorry to be the bearer of bad news: You still didn't change "Capital" to "Capitol". That's the most important part... From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:20 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports Attached is the revised report. The ordinance has also been corrected. From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:08 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports They can read the change into the record. We used to do that all the time. From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports The reports have been copied but I will change the report for City Council and attached a short memo for the CDB. Sorry 33 From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports Gina, Great job overall. My only concern is that the theater is referred to throughout the report as "Capital Theater". The correct name, and there is lots of documentation on this, is "Capitol Theatre". Thanks for sending me the reports. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:48 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: Staff Reports Ivan -attached are the staff reports for the CDB meeting on Oct. 20`h Gina 34 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:08 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports This message has been archived. View the original item They can read the change into the record. We used to do that all the time. From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com Lmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Staff Reports The reports have been copied but I will change the report for City Council and attached a short memo for the CDB. 35 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:02 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Staff Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, Great job overall. My only concern is that the theater is referred to throughout the report as "Capital Theater". The correct name, and there is lots of documentation on this, is "Capitol Theatre". Thanks for sending me the reports. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com fmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 36 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 5:23 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item Not really. I recall the name appearing in the later City Directories, not during the period that I would consider historic. There were so many different businesses located in the building that I only noted the most prominent ones and the ones that had the longest occupancy histories. Also, sometimes there were different tenants downstairs and upstairs. From 37 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 8:53 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item Hi, Gina, The introduction to the Designation Report clearly states what we believe to be justification under Criteria A, "Association with events that have made a significant contribution..." This category is usually broadly interpreted, not necessarily meaning that an event such as "the Constitution was signed here" took place, but rather that as a place in time when the building has made si 38 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 2:04 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Capital Theater This message has been archived. View the original item The Legal Description shows the property occupying the East 1/2 of Lot 7 and Lot 6. That would make it 403-405 Cleveland Avenue. However, feel free to use the address from the Property Appraiser. Let me know if you want me to change it. From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com jmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 1:51 PM To: Iv 39 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:25 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item You may contact the following: Carlos Dunn, Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Division, at 305-375-4438. dunn@miamidade.gov Ellen Uguccioni, City of Miami Office of Historic Preservation, at 305-416-1447. euguccioni@miamigov.com Hope this helps, Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Thursday 40 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:17 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, It should be "Excellent" for both Capitol Theatre and Clearwater Evening Sun Building under criteria A,B,C. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@m~Clearwater.com jmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 3:38 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports Ivan -could you please review 4-607.F.3. How 41 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 5:11 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Great! I guess I get a gold star! Thanks for all your help. I'll get all the material together next week. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com Imailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 4:34 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Revised Designation Reports Ivan -these like really good!! Thanks! I think 17 copie 42 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Revised Designation Reports Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, Please, see revised Designation Reports, including a first page reference to Municipal Code requirements. This is just taking a stab at it based on your e-mail. I would be glad to make any changes in format that you may deem necessary. Let me know at your convenience. Thanks, Ivan Ivan A. Rodriguez Principal Historic Preservation Services R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. 21 Attachments: HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT. CAPITOL THEATRE.pdf HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT. CLEARWATER EVENING SUN.pdf (242 KB) (152 KB) 43 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:59 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Affidavits Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Gina, Please, find attached the two revised Affidavits, pursuant to our earlier conversation. Let me know if you need any other changes to them. I am working on the other issues we discussed. Thank you, Ivan Ivan A. Rodriguez Principal Historic Preservation Services R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. 2199 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 400 Coral Gables, FL 33134 iodriguez@rjha. Attachments: Affidavit to Authorize Agent. Capitol Theatre.doc Affidavit to Authorize Agent. Clearwater Evening Sun Building.doc (70 KB) (70 KB) 44 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:35 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item I'll take care of it. Thanks. From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com fmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 3:42 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports Hi Ivan - I have reviewed the applications. My comments/questions are as follows: It would helpful if your submittal information inclu 45 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 3:10 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item The prints are very expensive, so if we can bring down the number, that would be great. I've already made 5 sets. Otherwise, maybe the photo copies wil be all right. Also let me know whether form and content of the Designation Report are acceptable as prepared. Thanks. Ivan From: Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.com] Sent: 46 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 3:17 PM To: Barrett, Earl; Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Thank you both for all your help. This is great. From: Earl.Barrett@myClearwater.com jmailto:Earl.Barrett@myClearwater.coml Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:02 PM To: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com; Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Historic Designation Reports Referenced deed records and locator atlas page attached. From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Frida 47 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:55 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: Historic Designation Reports This message has been archived. View the original item Hi, Gina, I've called you a couple of times and haven't heard back, so I'm guessing you might be away on vacation. I have some questions for you regarding the historic designation of the Capitol/Royalty Theatre and the Cleveland Evening Sun/Lokey Building: * Should I do one application for both buildings or separate ones for each? At this point I've prepared two separate ones, since they ar 48 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:17 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Application This message has been archived. View the original item Thank you. I'll call you with some questions in a little bit. I'm wrapping up work on something else. From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com jmailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:15 AM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: FW: Historic Designation Application FYI From: Barrett, Earl Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11: 49 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:27 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Application This message has been archived. View the original item Thank you, Gina. From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com ~mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearwater.coml Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 1:40 PM To: Ivan Rodriguez Subject: RE: Historic Designation Application I'm checking with Economic Development to see if they have the information you are seeking. Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [mailto:IRodriguez@rjh 50 Clayton, Gina From: Ivan Rodriguez [IRodriguez@rjha.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:30 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: Historic Designation Application This message has been archived. View the original item Hi, Gina, I have completed the portions of the Application and Affidavit for which I have available information. I have also completed a draft of a Designation Report for each of the two buildings. However, I am missing the Part B--Property Information and the required map under Part C. I was wondering if you would be able to provide me with the necessary information to complete those sections 51 Clayton, Gina From: Jeff Hartzog [JHartzog@rutheckerdhall.net] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:00 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: City Sign on Capitol Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item See you tomorrow. Jeffrey L. Hartzog Director of Operations Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 727.712.2710 I Fax: 727.712.2701 jhartzogC~rutheckerdhall.net Tickets to all of our great shows are on sale now at RuthEckerdHall.com <http://www.rutheckerdhall.com/> From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com [mailto:Gina.Clayton@myClearw Attachments: imag_e001.gif (24 KB) image002.gif (13 KB) image003.ipa (16 KB) 52 Clayton, Gina From: Jeff Hartzog [JHartzog@rutheckerdhall.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:13 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: City Sign on Capitol Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item I can pick up the sign on Friday on my way to the Theater. That will be around 3:30pm. does that work? Jeffrey L. Hartzog Director of Operations Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 727.712.2710 I Fax: 727.712.2701 jhartzogCa~rutheckerdhall. net Tickets to all of our great shows are on sale now at RuthEckerdHall.com <http://www.rutheckerdha Attachments: image001.gif (24 KB) image002.gif (13 KB) image003.ipg (16 KB) 53 Clayton, Gina From: Jeff Hartzog [JHartzog@rutheckerdhall.net] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 9:29 AM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: City Sign on Capitol Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item How about Wednesday the 30th at 3:30pm. Jeffrey L. Hartzog Director of Operations Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 727.712.2710 I Fax: 727.712.2701 jhartzoc~C~rutheckerdhall.net Tickets to all of our great shows are on sale now at RuthEckerdHall.com <http://www.rutheckerdhall.com/> From: Gina.Clayton myClearwater.com [mailto Attachments: image003.gif (24 KB) image004.gif (13 KB) image005.ipq (16 KB) 54 Clayton, Gina From: Jeff Hartzog [JHartzog@rutheckerdhall.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 3:28 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: RE: City Sign on Capitol Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Late afternoon of the lst or anytime on the 30th (of Sept) would be better -but if 2nd is best for you, I can have someone meet you anytime, just give me a time. Jeffrey L. Hartzog Director of Operations Ruth Eckerd Hall 1111 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759 727.712.2710 I Fax: 727.712.2701 jhartzog~rutheckerdhall.net Tickets to all of our great shows are o Attachments: image001.gif (is KB) image002.jpg (16 KB) 55 Clayton, Gina From: Jeff Hartzog [JHartzog@rutheckerdhall.net] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2009 4:26 PM To: Clayton, Gina Subject: FW: City Sign on Capitol Attachments: @ This message has been archived. View the original item Hello Gina; Robert emailed about the sign for the Capitol. I noticed it is not in place as of this morning. Do you need access - I can meet you most any time if need be? I also had a request if we could put it in the ad window to the right of the main doors -for that you will need my keys (the city only has the entrance door key). Let me know where I can help out & thank you in advance fo Attachments: image001.ipa (~6 KB) image002.gif (13 KB) 56 5~~~. v ~,J, s __ 99~•4iE ~~~ Clearwater City Council Agenda Cover Memorandum ~k session Item #: Final Agenda Item # Meeting Date: 11-17-09 SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE the historic designation of the Capitol Theatre located at 405 Cleveland Street [consisting of the East '/2 of Lot 7, plus 30' and 3" of Lot 6, John R. Davey's Resub of Block B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part]; and PASS Ordinance # 8119-09 on first reading. (HIS2000-00002) ® and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same. SUMMARY: This historic designation application involves property comprising approximately 0.144 acres in area located on the south side of Cleveland Street, one property east Osceola Avenue. The Capitol Theatre opened in 1921 and was designed by Lester Avery and owned by John S. Taylor, son of one the area's earliest homesteaders. The building is an excellent example of the elaborate Mediterranean Revival style and unique to Cleveland Street. The Planning Department determined that the proposed historic designation of the building is consistent with three of the four criteria for evaluating historic properties specified in the Community Development Code (Section 4-407.F.2.a-c): • The property is associated with events that made a significant contribution to the board pattern of the City. • The property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history. • The property possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene. Based on the findings that the Capitol Theatre meets three of the designation criteria, it should be classified as excellent. Please refer to the attached historic designation staff report (HIS2009-00002) for the complete analysis. The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its public hearing on October 20, 2009 and unanimously recommended approval. Reviewed by: Originating Dept.: Costs Legal Info Srvc N/A PLANNING DEPARTMENT Total Gina L. Cla on Budget N/A Public Works N/A User Dept.: Funding Source: Purchasing N/A DCM/ACM Planning Current FY CI Risk Mgmt NIA Other Attachments: Ordinance No. OP 8119-09 STAFF REPORTS Other Submitted by: Appropriation Code: Ci Mana er ^ None CDB Meeting Date: OctoTer 20, 2009 Case Number: HIS2009-00002 Owner/Applicant: City of Clearwater Address: 405 Cleveland Street Agenda Item: EE=4 GENERAL INFORMATION REQUEST: PROPERTY SIZE: PROPERTY USE: Current Use: Proposed Use: PLAN CATEGORY: ZONING DISTRICT: EXISTING SURROUNDING USES: ANALYSIS CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Historic designation of the Capital Theater (405 Cleveland Street) 0.6272 square feet or 0.144 acres Indoor Recreation (Performing Arts Theater) Indoor Recreation (Performing Arts Theater) Central Business District (CBD) Downtown (D) North: Office and Vacant West: Office and Mixed Use South: Office East: Retail Background This historic designation application involves property known as the Capital Theater located on the south side of Cleveland Street, one property east of Osceola Avenue in Downtown Clearwater. The theater opened in 1921 and was designed by local prominent architect Lester Avery and owned by John S. Taylor, State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 - 1910. The theater was designed for silent movies as well as live performances and has been at the heart of Clearwater's cultural and entertainment scene for many years. In 1960 the Capital Theater sustained significant damage from Hurricane Donna. Major building alterations occurred at that time and its operation transitioned to a movie theater until closed in 1980. Since that time the building has been used for a variety of purposes including local theater productions, youth programs, a social dance center and most recently a church. Community Development Board -October 20, 2009 -Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 1 of 5 • • Architecturally the building is an excellent example of the ornate Mediterranean Revival style. The original building facade was stucco with decorative details and expressed as two stories. Across the front of the building was a flat canopy and above that were three arches with radiating glass panes. There was an elaborate bell-shaped parapet in the center and on each side were elements that appeared to be corner towers. There were many architectural details in these areas of the facade that gave the building a very unique and interesting appearance. Significant changes have been made to the building's original appearance. To further downtown redevelopment efforts the City of Clearwater entered into a partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. regarding the purchase, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the property. Ruth Eckerd Hall will manage and operate the Capital Theater, in conjunction with the adjacent Clearwater Evening Sun Building as a performing arts facility. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. plans to restore the building to its original appearance. Plans include replacing the facade's architectural details and materials and replacing the 1940's signage. The interior rehabilitation will be based on typical theaters from this time period as no plans for the original interior can be located. Standards for Designation [Community Development Code Sections (CDC) 4-607.F.2 and 3] Consistency with Criteria for Evaluating Proposed Historic Properties Recommended Findings of Fact Applicable criteria for evaluating the proposed historic designation of the Capital Theater are as follows: • Whether the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history [CDC Section 4-407.F.2.a] The Capital Theater's contributions to the history of Clearwater are significant as it was the cultural and entertainment center of the City and occupied a prime location on Clearwater's main street. Opening in 1921, the theater was equipped for live performances and silent movies and was known to accommodate first run movies and traveling vaudeville acts. During World War II the theater organized events called "Bank Night" whereby war bonds were sold as part of cash prize lottery drawings enticing many people to attend the theater. The Capital Theater sustained significant damage from Hurricane Donna in 1960 and the repairs greatly changed the theater's appearance. The building reopened as a movie theater after the renovations and operated until 1980. In 1981 the Royalty Theater Company re- established the property as a venue for the performing arts and changed the name to the Royalty Theater. By 1995 the Royalty Theater was closed and the building was subsequently used for a variety of purposes including youth programming, a social and sports dancing center and lastly a church. Community Development Board -October 20, 2009 -Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 2 of 5 • • • Whether the property is associated with the lives of persons significant in history [CDC Section 4-407.F.2.b]. The property proposed for designation was built by John S. Taylor, a son of one of the area's earliest homesteaders. He served as State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 to 1910. Mr. Taylor was vocal in his support of the separation of Pinellas County from Hillsborough County and lobbied the Florida Legislature to that end. His efforts were successful and in 1911 Pinellas County was created. The Capital Theater remained in the Taylor family estate until 1996. • Whether the property posses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values [CDC Section 4-407.F.2.c]. The Capital Theater is an excellent example of the elaborate Mediterranean Rival style. The building was very unique to Cleveland Street due to its materials and the significant use of architectural details. The building had a stucco front face with a flat canopy attached to the main wall that effectively divided the facade into two stories. On the ground floor two storefronts flanked the theater entry. Above the canopy the facade had three distinctive sections. In the center above the canopy were three compass arches with radiating glass panes and a wide stone molding. Above that was an elaborate bell-shaped parapet with a Baroque inspired cusped molding. The top center portion of the parapet included a Roman temple frame containing a plaque with "Capital Theater" inscribed on it. Above that at the top center of the parapet was a Palladian styled triple arch applied on a projecting sill and clamshell-shaped console. To either side of the center, the building plane projected which gave the second floor above the storefronts the appearance of corner towers. This area was defined by double-hung sash windows with stone surrounds and projecting sills. Above the windows were shed roofs covered in green barrel the roof flanked by corner pillars with molded cornices. The Capital Theater was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent area architect. Mr. Avery designed several area buildings as well as the Harbor Oaks development, a National Register Historic District. He also designed buildings in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The theater was constructed by John and Ivan Phillipoff who also built the Coachman Building in 1916 and the Roebling Estate in Belleair. In addition to being a builder, Ivan Phillipoff served a Deputy Tax Assessor for Pinellas County. • Whether the property yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history [CDC Section 4-407.F.2.d]. There is no evidence that the Capital Theater yields information important in prehistory or history. Community Development Board -October 20, 2009 -Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 3 of 5 Recommended Conclusions of Law • The Capital Theater is eligible for historic designation as the property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Clearwater history, is associated with the lives of persons significant in Clearwater's history and possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period and method of construction. Classification of Property Recommended Findings of Fact Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.3 specifies that historic properties shall be classified as exceptional, excellent, notable or of value as part of the scene depending on the number of designation criteria met. Based on the finding of fact and conclusions of law made above, the Capital Theater meets three out of the four designation criteria including: association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of historic; association with the lives of persons significant in history; and association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction. Recommended Conclusions of Law The Capital Theater should be classified as "excellent" as it meets the criteria established Community Development Code Section 4-607.F.a, b. and c. IMPACT OF PROPOSED DESGINATION The proposed historic designation of the Capital Theater will further the following policies of the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan: Policy 4: Renovation, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources are encouraged. Flexibility through the site plan review process should be utilized so that historic resources may be retained and reused. Policy 5: The City shall pursue various strategies, incentives and planning tools that will assist in the preservation of historic resources. The historic designation of the Capital Theater will further implement Strategy 20 of the Plan which supports locating a performing arts theater in Downtown and providing assistance, as needed, with land acquisition, land assembly, building rehabilitation and parking facilities development to support the use. The historic designation of this building will require any building improvements to be consistent with the design guidelines established in the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan for the rehabilitation of historic structures. These guidelines are modeled on the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. It is anticipated that the historic designation of the Capital Theater will strengthen the property's eligibility to obtain historic preservation grant/loan funding. Community Development Board -October 20, 2009 -Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 4 of 5 • Applicable Objectives and Policies from the Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan in support of the historic designation of the Capital Theater are as follows: Objective A.6.3 -The City shall encourage the implementation of historic overlay districts, the maintenance of existing historic properties, and the preservation of existing neighborhoods through the use of design guidelines and the implementation of the City's Community Development code. Policy A.6.3.1 -The City Council shall consider designating historic properties and districts within the City of Clearwater; designations shall be consistent with the standards for designation found in the City's Community Development Code. Procedures identified in the Community Development Code should be amended to permit the City, in addition to property owners, to initiate such designation. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The historic designation of the Capital Theater has been requested by the City of Clearwater. The building is an excellent example of the ornate Mediterranean Revival style and one of the most significant buildings in downtown Clearwater. It served as the cultural heart of Clearwater for many years and was one of the primary venues for motion pictures and live theater in the area. It was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent area architect and owned by John S. Taylor, son of one of the first homesteaders in the Clearwater area and influential figures in the creation of a separate Pinellas County. The Capital Theater is a historic property that qualifies for the classification of "excellent" pursuant to the Community Development Code. Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends the following action on the request: Recommend APPROVAL of the historic designation of 405 Cleveland Street, the Clearwater Evening Sun Building with the classification of excellent. Prepared by Planning Department staff: Gina L. Clayton, istant Planning and Development Director Attachments: Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Resume Community Development Board -October 20, 2009 -Case HIS2009-00002 -Page 5 of 5 Gina L. Clayton 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 727-562-4587 ~ina.clayton(a,myclearwater.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Assistant Planning Director City of Clearwater r: Apri12005 to present Responsible for assisting the Planning Director in directing the day-to-day planning and zoning operations including the supervision of the Long Range Planning Manager and Development Review Manager. Serve as staff the Community Development Board and City Council. • Long Range Planning Manager City of Clearwater 2001 to 2005 Responsible for numerous aspects of the Growth Management Act of Florida such as comprehensive planning, Future Land Use Plan amendments, rezoning, and annexations. Supervise long range planning staff. Serve as staff to the Community Development Board and present long range cases/issues to the City Council. Responsible for the preparation of special area plans and the site plan review process within the Downtown Plan area. Serve as the city's representative on countywide and regional planning agency committees. • Senior Planner City of Clearwater 1999 to 2001 Responsible for various long rang planning projects/studies including the preparation of major amendments to the Community Development Code, updates of special area plans, and the development of neighborhood plans and test amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Served as staff to the Community Develop Board, presented projects to the City Council and served as the city's representative on the Pinellas Planning Council's Planners Advisory Committee. • Community Development Director City of Indian Rocks Beach 1997 to 1999 Responsible for the administration of the city's planning, building and code enforcement functions. Served as staff to the City Commission, Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Administered the land development regulations, processed future land use plan amendments and rezonings. Prepared numerous amendments to the land development code and conducted special planning studies. Responsible for the administration of the Community Rating System and the flood regulations. Served as the city's representative on countywide and regional planning agency committees. • Planner City of Solon, OH 1993 to 1996 Responsible for drafting significant portions of a new zoning code. Drafted a new sign ordinance and new driveway regulations. Prepared proposal for CDBG funding for downtown streetscape project and prepared requests for proposals for master land use plan and master recreation plan. • City Planner City of Avon Lake, OH 1991 to 1993 Responsible for the administration of the planning functions of the City. Served as staff to the City Council and Secretary to the Planning Commission. Administered subdivision regulations and zoning code. Updated planning documents including the Future Land Use Plan and the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. Revised sections of the Avon Lake Subdivision Regulations and zoning code. • Zoning Administrator City of Cleveland Heights, OH 1988 to 1991 Responsible for administering the zoning code which included the preparation of all research, agendas, legal notices, action sheets and resolutions related to variance and special exception requests. Presented zoning cases to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Board of Control and City Council. Supervised zoning secretary and intern. • General Development Planner City of Cleveland Heights, OH 1987 to 1988 Responsible for preparing the City's first Strategic Development Plan. Compiled and analyzed demographic, housing, economic and land use data. Developed techniques for citizen participation and effective input from the Planning Commission in the strategic planning process. Conducted research on various issues including poverty, historic preservation and residential and commercial code enforcement methods. EDUCATION Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986 Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Community Planning, Appalachian State University, 1984 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES American Planning Association, 1987 -Present Florida Planning Association, 1997 -Present Ohio Planning Conference (OPC), a Chapter of the American Planning Association, 1987-1996 Co-Director, Cleveland Section of OPC, 1994-1996 Chair of Annual Zoning Workshop, Cleveland Section of OPC, 1994 and 1995. 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V~~l ~t R O CLEVELAN D ST ~^ ~~ ~ as as aa a a 6 ~~,~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ,~ 20 ° ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ W Q 2 PARK ST 0 N ~ O O ~ W ~ 112 y Q O = ~ ~ ~ o y ~ PIERCE ST n N ~ zoo N ZONING MAP zo1 Owner: City of Clearwater Cases: HIS2009-00002 Site: 403 Cleveland St Property Size: 0.144 acres 405 Cleveland St PINS: 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 Atlas Page: 2868 C~ Clairton, Gina From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:19 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Thank you Gina. Ordinance numbers are: 8118 09 Historical - 401 Cleveland St, Clw. Evening Sun/Lokey Bldg 8119 09 Historical - 405 Cleveland St -Capital/Royalty Theater From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:50 PM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Yes and Yes O They are scheduled for Oct. CDB and Nov. 17`h Council first reading and adoption on Dec. 3'd From: Hollander, Gwen Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:18 PM To: Clayton, Gina; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: RE: Historic Designation Ordinance Gina, do you need ordinance numbers? Will these two ordinances have second reading this year (2009)? From: Clayton, Gina Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:33 AM To: Hollander, Gwen; Dougall-Sides, Leslie Subject: Historic Designation Ordinance Sorry this is a little late in the process but I will be needing two ordinances that will designate two properties as historic.(I spoke to you about this before you went on vacation). I'm getting the maps made. I have the legal descriptions. What else will you need? You probably told me before your vacation but I forgot. Sorry. Gina • HIS2009-00002 405 CLEVELAND ST CAPITOL/ROYALTY THEATRE PLANNER OF RECORD: GLC ATLAS # 286B ZONING: D LAND USE: CBD RECEIVED: 08/26/2009 INCOMPLETE: COMPLETE: MAPS: PHOTOS STAFF REPORT: DRC: CDB: CLWCoverSheet Case # HIS2009-00002 Sign Posting Acknowledgement I hereby acknowledge receiving a notification sign to post on the property I own and/or represent that is undergoing the process to designate a property as historic and will post the sign (provided by Staffj on the subject property so that it is readable from the most significant adjacent road a minimum of 15 days before the initial Public Hearing. ~~~~ ~-~ Print Name ~. - Si me -----~ Public Hearing Date - CDB: 10-20-09 CC: 11-17-09 to a ~ °~ Date Posting Date - No Later Than: 10-OS-09 CC: 12-03-09 Pinellas County Property Appraiser Name Query • Page 1 of 1 Pinellas County Parcel Number Query Click on the 18 digit parcel number to see General Information. Click on the "X" to view the map or short legal description Parcel number matching "16-29-15-20358-002-0070", records 1 through 1 of 1 [1:09 pm Moni New Search: Owner Address Parcel Number Sub or Condo/PUD Plat Book/Pa~e Sale OI Pr rty Condo ) Subdiv OR Boob Map F Use Number Address Book/Page Name irst Two Enclosed 1.6-29- Theater 1,5..- 403 (movie or 20358- CLEVELAND CLEARWATER, DAVEY'S, JOHN X OH1/087 16447/: playhouse, CITY OF R. RESUB 002- ST enclosed 0070 auditorium) New Search: Owner Address Parcel Number Sub or Condo / PUD Plat Book/Pa~e Sale Ol Question/Comment about this page If you are searching for a name, address, or OR page that does not appear, and you are certain the address you entered is correct, it may be "protected" pursuant to F.S. 119.071 (4)(d). All parcels with protected names/addresses have been removed as we felt this was the best way to protect the information and ensure compliance with the protected address statute. 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OuestionlCommenY about this pale _. _~_ ______.______~__- u _ ~.__ ~. ~ Property Appraiser General In~rmation • Page 1 of 4 Interactive Map of this Sales Back to QuerX New Tax Collector Home Question/Comment about this parcel uer _ Results Search Paae P~ 16-29-15-20358-002-0070 Portability Data Current as of October 03, 2009 print Improvement Value Calculator [1:10 pm Monday October 5] per F.S. 553.844 Ownershi /Mailin Address Site Address CLEARWATER, CITY OF PO BOX 4748 403 CLEVELAND ST CLEARWATER FL 33758-4748 Property Use: 3251 (Enclosed Theater (movie or playhouse, Living Units: 0 enclosed auditorium)) ., :~, [click here to hide] Legal Description DAVEY'S, JOHN R. RESUB BLK B, E 1/2 OF LOT 7 & W 30FT 31N OF LOT 6 (CAPITOL THEATRE) 2009 Exemptions Homestead: No Save-Our-Homes Cap Percentage: 0.00% Non-Homestead 10% Cap: No Government: Yes Institutional: No Agricultural: $0 Historic: $0 2009 Parcel Information Original Trim Notice Most Recent Conveyance Sales Com arison Census Tract Plat BooWPage 16447/1460 ~ Sales uery 121030259011 OH1/087 Year 2009 Save-Our- Homes Cap No 2009 Value Information Just/Market Assessed Value/ Value SOH Cap $615,000 $615,000 (PRELIMINARYI School County Taxable Taxable Value Value $0 $0 Municipal Taxable Value $0 [click here to hide] Value History Save-Our- Just/Market Assessed Value/ County School Municipal Year Homes Cap Value SOH Cap Taxable Value Taxable Value Taxable Value 2008 No $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 2007 No $592,000 $592,000 $592,000 N/A $592,000 2006 No $580,000 $580,000 $580,000 N/A $580,000 2005 No $465,000 $465,000 $465,000 N/A $465,000 2004 No $310,000 $310,000 $310,000 N/A $310,000 2003 No $275,000 $275,000 $275,000 N/A $275,000 2002 No $253,900 $253,900 $253,900 N/A $253,900 2001 No $235,700 $235,700 $235,700 N/A $235,700 2000 No $199,100 $199,100 $199,100 N/A N/A 1999 No $117,600 $117,600 $117,600 N/A N/A 1998 No $123,100 $123,100 $123,100 N/A N/A http://www.pcpao.org/general.php?strap=152916203580020070 10/5/2009 Property Appraiser General In~rmation • Page 2 of 4 1997 No $112,900 1996 No $132,500 $112,900 $112,900 N/A N/A $132,500 $132,500 N/A N/A 2008 Tax Information Current Tax Bill Tax District: CWD Total Millage: 21.3229 Non Advalorem $0.00 Assessments: Taxes: $12.793.74 Taxes without any $12,793.74 exemptions: A significant change in taxable value may occur when sold due to changes in the market or the removal of exemptions. 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Ranked Sales See all transactions Sale Date Book/Page Price ~ V/I 10 Dec 2008 16447 / 1460 $975,000 U I OS Jun 2008 16277 / 0839 $600,000 U I 26 Jul 1999 10601 / 1029 $250,000 Q I 21 Jun 1996 09381 / 0565 $132,500 Q I Land Information Seawall: No Frontage: None View: Land Use Land Size Unit Value Units Method Encl Thr/Auditorium (32) 0x0 50.00 6282.5300 SF [click here to hide] Building 1 Structural Elements Back to Ton Site Address: 403 CLEVELAND ST Quality: Average Foundaton: Spread/Mono Footing Floor System: Masonry PiUStI Exterior Wall: Face Brick Roof Frame: Flat Roof Cover: Built Up/Composition Stories: 2 Floor Finish: Carpet Combination Interior Finish: Plastered Furred Fixtures: 12 Year Built: 1896 Effective Age: 26 Cooling: Heat & Cooling Pkg Open plot in New Window ~5 ~~l1SB ~~6 5 http://www.pcpao.org/general.php?strap=152916203580020070 10/5/2009 Property Appraiser General In rmation Page 3 of 4 • Building 1 Sub Area Information Description Buildin>? Finished Ft2 Gross Area Ft? Factor Effective Ft2 Base 6,216 6,216 1.00 6,216 CanopY(only or loading 0 390 0.25 98 latform Upper Story 1,080 1,080 0.90 972 Total Building finished SF: 7,296 Total Gross SF: 7,686 Total Effective SF: 7,286 [click here to hide] Extra Features Description Dimensions Value/Unit Units Total NewValue Depreciated Value Year No Extra Features on Record click here to hide Permit Data Permit information is received from the County and Cities. This data may be incomplete and may exclude permits that do not result in field reviews (for example for water heater replacement permits). Any questions regarding permits should be directed to the permitting office in which the structure is located. 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Sales Back to QuerX New Tax Collector Home Question/Comment about this parcel ue Results Search Page Wage r °'Clearwater Planning Department 100 South Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, Florida 33756 Telephone: 727-562-4567 Fax: 727-562-4865 ^ SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION CASE #: RECEIVED BY (staff initials): DATE RECEIVED: HISTORIC DESIGNATION APPLICATION (Revised 06/26/2009) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT A. APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) APPLICANT NAME: City Of Clearwater (Attention Rod Irwin, Assistant Ci MAILING ADDRESS: 112 S. Osceola Avenue PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: CELL NUMBER: EMAIL: PROPERTY OWNER(S): Clty Of Clearwater List ALL owners on the deed B. PROPERTY INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A) BuslNESS NAME: CapitoURoyalty Theatre STREET ADDRESS 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida PARCEL NUMBER(S): 16-29-15-20358-002-007U PARCEL SIZE (acres): 0.1427 PARCEL SIZE (square feet): 6,216 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: East t/z Of LOt 7, plus West 30' and 3" of Lot 6, JOHN R. DAVEY'S RESUB OF BLOCK B (per Plat Book H-1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.) ZONING DISTRICT: D (DOwntown) SPECIAL AREA PLAN: CBD (Central BUS1neSS D1$trlct On Comprehensive Land USe Plan) C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 4-607.6) X A map showing the location and boundaries of the property or district; ^ Report including the historic, architectural or archeological value of the property or district, and it's relationship to the history, government or culture of the City; ^ Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district; ^ A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within the district. C:IDocuments and SettingslRLuzardolLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Filesl0LKE31Historic Preservation Application Capitol Theatre.docx Page 1 of 2 D. STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION: (Code Section 4-607.F) X Whether the property or district is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of city, state or national history; X Whether the property or district is associated with the lives of persons significant in history; X Whether the property or district possesses distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or the representation of the work of a master, or the possession of artistic values; ^ Whether the property or district has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. E. SIGNATURE: I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and authorize City representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application. Signature of property owner or representative STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of A.D. 20 by who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification. Notary public, My commission expires: C:IDocuments and SettingslRLuzardolLocal SettingslTemporary Internet Filesl0LKE31Historic Preservation Application Capitol Theatre.docx Page 2 of 2 CAPITOL THEATRE i ~~ ,~ ='F ~~ ~ - -~ _ ~ °. ' ~ "~ f- ~ ~~ 1 -w~,i ~ ~`. HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT CITY OF CLEARWATER PREPARED BY R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A. JULY 23, 2009 CAPITOL THEATRE HISTORIC DESIGNATION REPORT INTRODUCTION The Capitol Theatre, located at 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida, is being proposed for Historic Designation as an Individual Historic Property, pursuant to Section 4-607. Historic Designation, of the Municipal Code. In compliance with the requirements under Section 4-607. B. Application, the following is being provided: 1. The location and boundaries of the property or district: This information is being provided under Section B. "Property Information" of the attached "Historic Designation Application." 2. The historic, architectural, or archaeological value of the property or district, and its relationship to the history, government or culture of the city: • Information substantiating architectural value of the property is provided in the "PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION" Section of this DESIGNATION REPORT. • Information substantiating historic value of the property is provided in the "STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE" Section of this DESIGNATION REPORT. • There are no known archaeological sites on the property, and no azchaeological investigation was conducted as part of this report. • Relationship to the history, government and culture of the city is addressed under the "Clearwater History" section of the "STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE." 3. Present and projected economic trends and conditions relating to the maintenance, development or redevelopment of the property or district: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Inc. will manage and operate the Capitol Theatre as a performing arts facility and will be participate, along with the City, in securing and providing the funds necessary for construction, operation and maintenance of the theater. 4. A list of contributing and noncontributing properties within a district: Not applicable. The Capitol Theatre is being proposed for individual historic designation. Regazding Section 4-607. F. Standards for Designation, The Capitol Theatre meets Criteria A, B and C for designation as follows: A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history... The Capitol Theatre is one of the first and most significant cultural and entertainment centers in the city of Cleazwater. The theater occupies a prominent location in the center of the city and has served for over eighty years as one of the primary local venues for motion pictures and live entertainment. B. Association with the lives of persons significant in history. The Capitol Theatre was built by then Senator-Elect John S. Taylor, son of one of the first homesteaders in the Clearwater area and one of the most instrumental figures in the creation of Pinellas County as a sepazate entity from nearby Hillsborough County. C. Association with distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or representative of the work of a master... The Capitol Theatre's original design represents an excellent example of the ornate 1920s Mediterranean Revival style. It was the designed by Lester Avery, prominent azchitect in Clearwater and in other areas of South Florida. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Present Appearance (See Photo #1) The Capitol Theatre's present appearance is the result of a series of unsympathetic alterations begun in the aftermath of Hurricane Donna in 1960, exacerbated by additional embellishments applied to its facade and interiors following the theater's renovation undertaken in 2000. The theater building has only two visible elevations-the front far~ade and the reaz elevation, as both sides are attached to adjacent structures. The front elevation has a three part composition. The main entrance on the central portion of the ground level has three double doors with segmental arches. Slightly projecting wings with display windows flank the three central openings, followed by a ticket window, then a slightly recessed solid panel at both ends. The upper level reflects the same three part composition. A central plane is faced in stucco scored into six large panels. This central plane is flanked by slightly projecting, lower planes surfaced in stucco divided into smaller squares. Across the front of the building a marquee with plastic backlit panels projects above the ground level. The marquee follows the same three part composition of the overall facade. A central projecting plane displaying the name of the theater is flanked by taller planes projecting from the ends of the facade at an angle. These two side panels are framed in gold anodized aluminum, with curving ends where they meet the central panel of the marquee. Exterior surfaces at ground floor level are covered in ceramic tiles imitating marble, with decorative panels at both ends. Double doors and display windows are modern, single pane glass with aluminum frames. The three sets of double doors at the entrance have segmental arches with projecting decorative hoods. Through the three sets of double doors is the theater lobby, with a centrally located concession area duectly across from the entrance. Restrooms are located at either end of the lobby az~a. Adjacent to the restrooms on either side are stairs going up to the mezzanine and projection room level. Adjacent to the restroom on the left side wall of the lobby is a recessed nook framed in multicolored glazed ceramic tiles with a water fountain. The main theater space is arranged in three seating groups separated by two side aisles. The stage has been expanded, projecting approximately twenty feet out towazd the auditorium and is raised two feet off the main floor. Floors are hardwood and ceilings aze dropped panels with suspended theater lighting fixtures. Engaged pilasters with decorative gold painted edges flank the stage. The stage curtain is red velvet with bunting at the top. There are openings on either side of the projecting stage platform providing access backstage. Wall surfaces flanking the stage have panels with raised plaster moldings painted gold. Inside both panels are large mirrors with gilded gold frames. The side walls have similar panels with molded frames and engaged pilasters defining the structural columns supporting the interior space. The plaster moldings and engaged pilasters appear to be original features of the interior space. Remnants of a crown molding of similar profile are visible in some areas on the mezzanine level. The back of the house is reflected on the exterior as a taller mass than the rest of the building. This mass has exposed brick surfaces, and a double metal door and fue escape stairs on the reaz elevation. Original Appearance The Capitol Theatre was originally designed in an elaborate Mediterranean Revival style by architect Lester Avery.l The exterior surface of the front facade was stucco with applied stone decorative details. The overall composition was expressed as two stories, divided horizontally into three parts. A simple projecting flat canopy across the front was supported by six chains attached to the main wall. Centrally located under the canopy were four pilasters that gave access to the lobby, which was open to the street. Inside this lobby space was a centrally located ticket office flanked by doors that opened directly into the theater space. Above the canopy, three compass arches with radiating glass panes and wide stone moldings rested on the four pilasters below. A shed roof covered in green barrel tiles resting on a projecting corbelled arched cornice divided the lower and upper levels of the central plane of the facade. The upper level exhibited an elaborate bell-shaped parapet with a Bazoque inspired cusped molding. The top center portion of the parapet had a Palladian inspired triple arch applied decorative detail that rested on a projecting sill and clamshell-shaped console. Just below it, a plaque with "Capitol Theater" inscribed in it was contained within a Roman temple or sazcophagus-looking frame. Flanking these central elements were free-standing pairs of twisted columns that attached to the wall through engaged bases and heavy cornices that pierced the main parapet molding. On either side of the central portion of the facade the planes projected forward slightly, giving the illusion of comer towers. At ground level were symmetrical storefronts, each with its own glass and wood entrance door and shop window. The storefronts were defined above the canopy by a flat projecting stone cornice. Paired double hung sash windows at the second story level had elaborate stone surrounds and projecting sills resting on small consoles. The corner tower illusion was further accentuated by shed roofs covered in green barrel tiles resting on molded brackets that were flanked by corner pillars or turrets with molded cornices. The small corner turrets were capped by what appeazs in an early postcard to have been glass finials.2 The finials, however, do not appear in a very early photograph, probably removed after a hurricane. that damaged the facade of the building on October 1921, just months after it was completed.3 - Several alterations contributed to the Capitol Theatre's present appearance. A 1943 photo during a War Bonds event shows that a new vertical "Capitol Theatre" sign perpendicular to the top portion of the facade had been added, as well as a horizontal sign attached to the lower canopy over the ground floor. The glass on the double hung sash windows on the upper level and on the compass azch openings over the theater entrance has been replaced by louvers.4 A photo taken in early 1960 shows that the original canopy and the horizontal sign attached to it have been replaced by what appears to be the currently existing plastic backlit mazquee.5 On September 1960 Hurricane Donna severely damaged the theater's fa~ade.6 Soon after, the existing facade was installed. No records, descriptions or photographs illustrating the original interiors of the theater have been found. The interior description given under "Present Appearance" above describes the plaster moldings and panels which are believed to be part of the original interior. Interior renovations aze even hazder to follow due to the lack of available written or photographic documentation. First floor seats were replaced, five mezzanine rows were removed, the stage was extended fifteen feet, front row seats were removed and dressing rooms and asound/light booth were added when the Royalty Theater Company took over and did renovations to 1. "New Capitol Theatre Finished and Opened", The Clearwater News, 24 March 1921. 2. Photo # 2. Historical postcard, 1921, Heritage Village Archives & Library Postcard Collection, Largo, Florida. Photo #3, 1922, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems Photo Collection. 3. "Clearwater Swept by Fury of Storm," St. Petersburg Times, 27 October 1921. Photo # 4. After October 26, 1921 Hurricane, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems Photo Collection. 4. Pho[o # 5. 1943, "Gala War Bond Premiere. Admission by War Bonds Only", Heritage Village Archives & Library Photo Collection. Largo, Florida. 5. Photo # 6. 1960. Heritage Village Archives & Library Photo collection, Lazgo, Florida. 6. Jeff Hartzog, "Capitol Theatre Time Line", Unpublished. the building in 1981.7 Following Socrates Charos' acquisition in 1999, the theater underwent substantial renovations to the lobby, addition of restrooms, and a profusion of angels and other applied decorative details to both its exterior and interior. Proposed Plans for Future Appearance Current restoration plans will substantially return the Capitol Theatre to its original appearance, replacing the facade's architectural details and materials and replacing the 1940s signage. The interior will be rehabilitated in the spirit and character of typical theaters of that time period and retaining the original architectural elements and materials still remaining. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Capitol Theatre is one of the first and most significant cultural and entertainment centers in the city of Clearwater, Florida. Completed in 1921, it was designed by Lester Avery, a prominent architect with a long career both in Clearwater and in other areas of south Florida. The theater occupies a prominent location in the center of the city and has served throughout the years as one of the primary local venues for motion pictures and live entertainment. The property has been acquired by the City of Clearwater and will be managed and operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall to be restored and reused as a performing arts facility. Clearwater History Dr. Odet Phillippe is credited with being the fast "white settler" in Clearwater, having homesteaded Saint Helena Plantation in the area currently known as Safety Harbor. Dr. Phillippe, a French Count, descendant from King Louis XVI, was a surgeon in the French army under Napoleon. Upon arrival in the United States he first settled in Charleston, S.C., but soon traveled to the west coast of Florida. He is credited with the development of the citrus industry, by planting citrus trees in rows for easy cultivation. Dr. Phillippe remained in the area until his death in 1869.8Currently there is a commemorative historic marker at Phillippe Park. Another important event that led to the settlement of what would become the city of Clearwater was the establishment of Fort Harrison in 1841 as a refuge and convalescent center for wounded soldiers from Fort Brooke during the Second Seminole War. Fort Harrison, established in an area that was named Clear Water Harbor, was shortly disbanded in 1842 at the end of the war, but its imprint remained.9 James Stevens, known as the "Father of Clearwater," filed the first homestead claim in the area that would become Clearwater in 1843, subsequent to the Armed Occupation Act adopted at the end of the Second Seminole War. Stevens' homestead included what is now downtown Clearwater, while another homesteader, Samuel Stevenson, acquired the land immediately to the north. Soon after, James Stevens traded his homestead land to John S. Taylor for a slave woman. Taylor sold his land to David B. Turner and Robert J. Whitehurst in 1854 for $800.10 Turner established the first post office in 1859. The post office was suspended during the Civil War and reinstated after 1865, this time with Whitehurst as postmaster.l l 7. "Royalty Can Start Renovating New Home Now that Papers Are Signed," St. Petersburg Times, 30 September 1981. 8. Michael L. Sanders, Clearwater. A Pictorial History, (Norfolk, Virginia: Donning Company Publishers, 1983), 12. 9. Roy Cadwell, Clearwater "A Sparkling City", (Minneapolis, Minn.: T.S. Denison & Company, Inc., 1977), 59. 10. June Hurley Young, Florida's Pinellas Peninsula, (St. Petersburg, Florida: Byron Kennedy and Co., 1984), 58 11. Sanders, 13. The town of Clear Water Harbor was incorporated in 1891. In 1895 its name was changed to Cleazwater Hazbor.12The city name was officially changed to Clearwater in 1906.13 Clearwater was a part of Hillsborough County since the eazly days of settlement. Growing concerns that the settlers were paying taxes and receiving few benefits due to the inaccessibility of the area from the seat of government in Tampa, some 45 miles away, led to a strong political move in 1907 for Pinellas County to be created. After considerable political wrangling, Pinellas became a separate county in 1912. Under pressure from St. Petersburg to become the county seat, the City of Clearwater allocated $3,750 for the construction of a two story wood frame courthouse to give the city a greater sense of permanence. The courthouse was built in 30 days and Clearwater used it for the next 5 yeazs. In 1916 a $160,000 bond issue allowed for the construction of a more permanent courthouse and jail building. The structure was completed in 1917 and that yeaz the Florida Supreme Court granted Clearwater the county seat.la Development of the early settlement into a city with all the necessary amenities was swift during the latter years of the nineteenth century. The first log cabin school house was built in 1855, followed by a more permanent structure in 1860.15 The first newspaper was published in 1873, with Reverend Cooley S. Reynolds as its editor.16 The first hotel, the Orange Bluff Hotel, was built in 1880 by M.C. Dwight. Soon after Theodore Kamensky, a Russian sculptor, built the Sea View Hote1.17 But it was the Belleview Biltmore Hotel that made the greatest contribution to the promotion and development of the Clearwater area as a tourist resort. Henry Plant, who developed the raikoad that linked Tampa with the outside world and built the luxurious Tampa Bay Hotel, completed in 1891, expanded his interests into the Cleazwater area with the construction of the Belleview Hotel. In 1888 the Orange Belt Railway reached Clear Water. Peter Demens completed the first leg of the railroad, passing through Clear Water as it linked Sanford, 175 miles to the east, with what would become St. Petersburg, named after Demens' native city of St. Petersburg in Russia.18 In 1895 the Orange Belt Railway became the Stanford & St. Petersburg Railroad, part of Plant's railroad system. Henry B. Plant had already acquired a group of short-line railroads and created a link from Savannah, Georgia into Tampa.l9 The Plant railroad system bought and merged in 1902 with the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, which later merged with Seaboard Air Line Railway, later becoming the Seaboard Coast Line.20 Plant built the Tampa Bay Hotel as a destination for railroad travelers coming to Florida for a winter vacation. The hotel was an elaborate Moorish-Russian inspired fantasy, complete with domes, cupolas and minarets. The architecture and the easy access from the railroad stop were major selling points intended to attract a wealthy tourist industry to the area. Soon Plant set his eyes on construction of another signature hotel, this time to promote and develop the Clearwater area, as his railroad system expanded into nascent St. Petersburg. He bought 625 acres in nearby Belleair, because he considered taxes were too high in Clearwater.21The hotel site, up on a bluff, afforded beautiful views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The Belleview Hotel, later renamed Belleview Biltmore, began construction in 1895 and opened in 1897. Still considered today as the lazgest wood frame structure in the world, the hotel opened with 100 rooms, later expanded to 285 rooms, including a series of cottages for guests who desired a higher degree of privacy.22 It catered to a wealthy clientele of industrialists and 12. Hampton Dunn, Yesterday's Clearwater, (Miami, Florida: E.A. Seemann Publishing, Inc., 1973) 11. 13. Young, 60. 14. Young, 63-64. 15. Young, 58. 16. Sanders, 13. 17. W.L. Straub, History of Pinellas County, (St. Augustine, Florida: The Record Company, 1929 18. Sanders, 25. 19. Dunn, 23. 20. Lisa Coleman, Images of America. Clearwater, (Chazleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 9. 21. Coleman, 9. 22. Sanders, 27. the social elite, brought to the very doorstep of the hotel by a railroad spur. The grounds, which included two 18-hole golf courses, completed in 1905, and a circular asphalt track for bicycle races, attracted golf and sports enthusiasts, rounding up the hotel's reputation as a millionaire's playground.23 Henry Plant died in 1899, before the hotel was fully completed. His son, Morton J. Plant, completed the work and oversaw its operation. In 1914 Morton J. Plant donated $100,000 towards the construction of the fast hospital in Cleazwater, which still beazs his name.24 The Fort Harrison Hotel, built in 1925 in the heart of downtown Clearwater at a cost of $1 million, was a consummate symbol of the Florida 1920s real estate boom. At 12 stories in height, the 215 room hotel was the first "skyscraper" in Clearwater. It was built by Ed Haley on land acquired from Ransom E. Olds, pioneer automobile industrialist and founder of Olds Motor Works, which merged with General Motors in 1908. Olds was an early race car enthusiast, who developed the neazby city now known as Oldsmar and built the Oldsmar racetrack, which he later traded for the land where the Fort Harrison Hotel was bui1t.25 The hotel had elegant interiors, including atheater/concert hall and a penthouse balkoom. In 1975 the Fort Harrison Hotel was purchased by the Church of Scientology as its world headquazters. Such facilities and accommodations required city infrastructure during Cleazwater's early development days to be able to provide the services, comfort and conveniences expected of such a growing community. By 1895 Cleazwater's Cleveland Street was paved from the harbor to the recently completed Orange Belt Railroad station with crushed shells obtained from an Indian mound near the hazbor.26 Access to and from the area had only been possible by boat prior to the railroad. Major improvements in ground transportation started when the first bridge connecting the mainland to what is now Clearwater Beach was completed in 1916. It was a two mile long rickety wooden bridge whose boards creaked and rattled as vehicles went over it.27 The considerably more substantial Gandy Bridge was completed in 1924, the longest toll bridge in the world at the time, greatly shortening the travel distance between Tampa and St. Petersburg.28 The nine and a half mile causeway linking Clearwater and Tampa, the longest at the time, was begun in 1927 and completed in 1934.29 Providing utilities was also of major importance in the development of Cleazwater. The first city water system was built in 1900, when a water main was installed to service an ice plant built that yeaz by J.N. McClung. In 1903 John R. Davey Sr. had the first telephone system installed, running from his Safety Harbor grove to Coachman's downtown store. In 1905 McClung had the first electric light franchise in town.30 Similarly, cultural and entertainment establishments were being built in the eazly years of the twentieth centwy. In 1916 the first librazy was built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.31 The Cleazwater Theater opened its doors in 1911 on the second floor of the Bank of Clearwater building, soon after the 1910 fire that destroyed all the commercial wooden structures on the north side of Cleveland Street between Fort Harrison and Osceola Avenues. 32 The Capitol Theatre was one of the most significant components of the commercial development that shaped much of downtown Clearwater during the period immediately following the fire of 1910 through the 1920s real estate building boom. 23. Young, 60. 24. Straub, 94. 25. Young, 66. 26. Cadwell, 62. 27. Young, 65. 28. Pinellas Placming Council, Pinellas County Historical Background, Pinellas County Department of Planning, 1968. 29. Dunn, 30. 30. Straub, 94. 31. Cadwell, 63. 32. Sanders, 66. The Capitol Theatre The Capitol Theatre was inaugurated on March 21, 1921. Opening night invitation described it as "...one of the best appointed theaters in the state...and is said to be one of the most beautifully finished play houses in the South." 33 The theater could accommodate one thousand people and was equipped for both silent movies and live performances by road shows, as evidenced by the large stage, orchestra pit and the Robert Morton Wicks Opus 415 organ.34 Opening night program listed a double feature-"Dinty", starring Wesley Barry, a popular freckled-faced boy-star from the silent movie era, and "The Sportsman", starring Larry Semon, a well-known comedian who worked in early movies with Laurel and Hardy.35 The week-long program included different films every night, including "The Lovelight" with Mary Pickford and the premier showing in Florida of a silent version of "Black Beauty". Also featured during opening night celebrations were speeches given by then Mayor of Clearwater, Frank Booth, and by George F. Washburn, President of the Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, and a singing performance by the "Clearwater Quartette." 36 The Capitol Theatre was built by Senator-elect John S. Taylor, known as "Handsome Jack", son of one of the earliest homesteaders in the Clearwater area, who served as State Representative for Hillsborough County from 1905 to 1910. Taylor lost his seat for supporting the separation and creation of Pinellas County, but in 1911 he successfully lobbied the Florida Legislature for the creation of Pinellas County.37 The theater went through different operators and management companies, but remained in the Taylor family estate until 1996. The theater was designed by Lester Avery,38 well known architect in the area, appearing in the Clearwater City Directory as early as 1914. Mr. Avery was responsible for the earlier design of the McAnulty House in 1918, as well as the design of the Harbor Oaks development, both in Clearwater.39 In addition, Mr. Avery also designed The Escape Hotel in Fort Lauderdale40 and the Gulf Gas Station in Miami, the latter a locally designated historic site significant for its Art Deco features.41 The contractors were John and Ivan _ Phillipoff, father and son team who also built the Coachman Building in 1916, one of the lazgest commercial buildings in Clearwater at the time and the Roebling Estate in Belleair. Ivan Phillipoff also served as Deputy Tax Assessor for Pinellas County.42 The Capitol Theatre had its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s decades, showing first run movies and traveling vaudeville acts such as Sally Rand and Fred Stone on Friday nights during the 1930s.43 The theater played an important role during the war. There were events called "Bank Night" during which war bonds were sold as part of cash prize lottery drawings. Hundreds of people gathered outside the theater waiting for their lucky number to be called, contributing to increase movie attendance. Donald Roebling, who built the Roebling Estate in nearby Belleair, was a frequent theater visitor during the war and post-war years. Roebling, grandson of Augustus Roebling who built the Brooklyn Bridge, invented the amphibian "Alligator Tank", widely used during World War II to transport troops, munitions and supplies to shore 33. Opening Night Invitation, The Clearwater News, 17 March 1921. 34. Jeff Hartzog, "Capitol Theatre Time Line", (Unpublished). 35. Opening Night Invitation, 1921. 36. "New Capitol Theatre Finished and Opened", The Clearwater News, 24 Mazch 1921. 37. Young, 63. "New Capitol Theatre" 38. "New Capitol Theatre" 39. "Historical Tour of Downtown Clearwater", Clearwater Historical Society brochure, (no date). 40. Minutes of City of Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Boazd meeting, 3 March 2008. 41. Gulf Gas Station Designation Report, City of Miami Heritage Conservation Boazd, 13 May 1983. 42. "New Capitol Theatre". John Phillipoff Obituary, The Clearwater Sun, 20 June 1955. Ivan Phillipoff Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, 19 Mazch 1985. 43. Christina K. Cosdon, "Old Days: Movie Houses Were Kings and Sally Rand a Queeen", St. Petersburg Times, 8 April 1981. 44. Photo # 5. 1943. Interview with Jce Padgett, 8 October 1998. during invasions. Roebling was a very large man, weighing between 300 and 420 pounds, according to varying sources. The theater had a special chair installed just for him, which became known as the "Roebling Chair."45 Herbert Pittman was the theater manager from the time it opened until 1935 46 In the 1930s E.J. Sparks, President of the Florida State Theaters organization operated both the Capitol and the Ritz Theatres. In the 1950s Sparks consolidated with Paramount Pictures, who became operators.47 Hurricane Donna severely damaged the Capitol Theatre in 1960. In the aftermath of the hurricane, repairs to the theater's exterior drastically altered its original appearance. The building received a new, simple, sober facade 48 Through the 1960s ABC-Southeastern Theatres, later Plitt Southern operated the theater as a movie house with Jerry Strain as manager until the end of the lease in 1979 when the theater closed its doors 49 That year First Federal Savings wanted to buy the property from John S. Taylor III, grandson of original owner, to tear down the building for parking, but the deal never went through and the theater escaped demolition.50 That same year Bill Neville and Jerry Strain formed the Sunshine State Theater Company and reopened the theater, only to close again in 1980.51 In 1981 the Royalty Theater Company signed a lease to operate the Capitol Theatre and changed its name. The Royalty Theatre started in 1970 staging local theater productions in the auditorium of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.52 Soon they began renovation work at the old Capitol Theatre, reducing the seating capacity to approximately 500 seats, extending the stage out approximately twenty feet and adding dressing rooms and a new sound light booth. During renovation work, former manager Bill Neville was found dead in the theater's balcony. Two men he had met at a lounge were later arrested and convicted of his murder.53 In December of that yeaz the Royalty Theater reopened with a production of "Oliver." The Clearwater Symphony Orchestra presented its first performance at the newly renovated theater in 1984. But in 1995 the Royalty Theater would close its doors once again.54 In 1996 John S. Taylor III sold the theater property to Accents Craft, headed by entrepreneur Lary Joe Cotton, from Tarpon Springs. The theater was used by Cavalry Baptist Church for youth programs during Cotton's tenure.55 The Clearwater City Commission tried to buy the theater in 1999, but the effort failed by a 4 to 1 vote.56 That same year Socrates Chazos bought the theater from Cotton. Charos operated the Social & Sports Dancing Center, dedicated to ballroom and sports dancing.57Soon he began remodeling and embellishing the old theater, adding his own touches of drama to its interior decor. He reopened it in 2001 and began its operation as a performing arts center and museum but lost it to foreclosure in 2008. In its final days the theater was home to a church. In November 2008, the theater was acquired by the City of Cleazwater to be managed and operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall and plans for its restoration were underway.58 45. "Roebling Shared Himself with Community", St. Petersburg Times, 29 May 1980. Christina K. Cordon. 46. "New Capitol Theatre" 47. Hartzog. 48. Photo #7. 1979. Ruth Eckerd Hall files. 49. Lynne Petry, "Capitol Theater Expected to Reopen Oct. 5 With Different Management", Cleveland Sun, September 22, 1979. 50. Perry, "Capitol Theater..." Jeff Hartzog. 51. Hartzog. 52. Sharon Kirby, "Royalty Theatre Begins 20t° Season", Clearwater Times, October 13, 1989. 53. Kirby, "Royalty Theatre..." 54. Hartzog. 55. Anita Kumaz, "City Votes Not to Buy Capitol Theater", Clearwater Times, June 18, 1999. 56. Kumar. 57. G.G. Rigsby, "Royalty Theater Gets Buyer" Clearwater Times, July 16, 1999. 58. Special Warranty Deed, Plat Book 1, Page 87, Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, 25 November, 2008. BIBLIOGRAPHY Cadwell, Roy. Clearwater "A Sparkling City". Minneapolis, Minn.: T.S. Denison & Company, Inc., 1977. Clearwater City Directory. Jacksonville, Florida: R.L. Polk & Co. Publishers. Clearwater Times. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Coleman, Lisa. Images of America: Clearwater. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, 2002. Cross Reference City Directory. Tampa, Florida: Hill-Donnelly. Dunn, Hampton. Yesterday's Clearwater. Miami, Florida: E.A. Seemann Publishing, Inc., 1973. Fort Lauderdale Historic Preservation Board. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Heritage Conservation Board. City of Miami Planning Department. Miami, Florida. Photo Collection. Clearwater Public Library. Photo Collection. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Pinellas Planning Council. Historical Background of Pinellas County. Pinellas County Department of Planning. Clearwater, Florida, 1968. _ Sanders, Michael L. Clearwater: A Pictorial History. Norfolk, Virginia: Donning Company Publishers, 1983 St. Petersburg Times. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Straub, W.L. History of Pinellas County. St. Augustine, Florida: The Record Company Printers, 1929. The Clearwater News. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. The Clearwater Sun. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. Young, June Hurley. Florida's Pinellas Peninsula. St. Petersburg, Florida: Byron Kennedy and Co., 1984. LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Capitol Theatre. June 2009. R.J. Heisenbottle Architects files. 2. Capitol Theatre. Historical Postcard. 1921. Heritage Village Archives & Library. Largo, Florida. 3. Capitol Theatre. 1922. Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems. Tampa, Florida. 4. Capitol Theatre. After 26 October 1921 Hurricane. Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Systems. Tampa, Florida. 5. Capitol Theatre. 1943. Heritage Village Archives & Library. 6. Capitol Theatre. 1960. Heritage Village Archives & Library. 7. Capitol Thea[re. 1979. Ruth Eckerd Hall files. I III ~ITOL THEA' ~~ y~~~ ~~- ~ A ~ { ~ P ~_b '~• ~ -_ ~ ~ ~ ~-,"~'' -t ' T ~' i ` E E ~~ .~. ~.: ._ r ~~ ~~ ~ ~Y. ~~yy yy~~~+ "~l~~lII~ AlY ~ q y i _~ ~ .! 4=~:..~. 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Those cases that are not contested by the applicant, staff, nei_phborin_g property owners etc. will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the be_ginnin_g of the meetin_g. The City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 8119-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, RELATING TO HISTORIC DESIGNATION; MAKING FINDINGS; DESIGNATING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 CLEVELAND STREET, CAPITOL/ROYALTY THEATRE, AS A HISTORIC PROPERTY UNDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 4-607; PROVIDING FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE DESIGNATION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF THE DESIGNATION AND RECOGNITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY BY SIGN OR MARKER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Schedule of Public Hearings: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 before the Community Development Board, at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 before the City Council (1ST Reading), at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 before the City Council (2"d Reading), at 6:00 p.m. All public hearings on the ordinances will be held in Council Chambers, 3rd floor of City Hall, 112 South Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Florida. (City of Clearwater) HIS2009-00002 Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Council, with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need to request a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based per Florida Statute 286.0105. Community Development Code Sec 4-206 states that party status shall be granted by the Board in quasi judicial cases if the person requesting such status demonstrates that s/he is substantially affected. Party status entitles parties to personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests, and needs to be requested and obtained during the case discussion before the CDB. An oath will be administered swearing in all persons giving testimony in quasi-judicial public hearing cases. If you wish to speak at the meeting, please wait to be recognized, then state and spell your name and provide your address. Persons without party status speaking before the CDB shall be limited to three minutes unless an individual is representing a group in which case the Chairperson may authorize a reasonable amount of time up to 10 minutes. The Community Development Board will review the case and make a recommendation to the City Council for final disposition. Five days prior to the CDB meeting, staff reports and recommendations on the above requests will be available for review by interested parties between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, at the City of Clearwater, Planning Department, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756. Please contact the Planning Department 562-4567 to discuss any questions or concerns about the project and/or to better understand the proposal. Michael Delk Planning Director City of Clearwater P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748 Cynthia E. Goudeau, MMC City Clerk A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS & LEGISLATIVE SERVICES. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST. To learn more about presenting to Clearwater boards and City Council, go to http://cearwater.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.ohp?view id=11 and click on "Resident Engagement Video." You can also check the informational video out from any Clearwater public library. Ad: 10/8/09 8~ 11/20/09