LUZ2010-06002; 3400 GULF TO BAY BLVD; CLEARWATER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (2)li?
LUZ2010-06002
3400 GULF TO BAY BLVD
Date Received: 6/1/2010 11:36:46 AM
Clearwater Christian College
ZONING DISTRICT:
LAND USE:
ATLAS PAGE: 292B
PLANNER OF RECORD: LLK
PLANNER: Lauren Matzke, Planner 111
CDB Meeting Date: October 19, 2010
Case Number: LUZ2010-06002 (Related to DVA2010-06001)
Owner/Applicant: Clearwater Christian College Private School, Inc.
Address: 3400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Agenda Item: E.2. (Related to E.3.)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
UPDATED STAFF REPORT
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
Residential Low (RL)
Water/Drainage Feature
Proposed Categories: Institutional (I)
Preservation (P)
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
Water/Drainage Feature
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
REQUEST:
SITE INFORMATION
CITY OF CLEARWATER
(a) Future Land Use Plan amendment from the Institutional (I),
Commercial General (CG), Preservation (P),
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), Residential Low (RL) and
Water/Drainage Feature classifications to the Institutional
(I), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and
Water/Drainage Feature classifications; and
(b) Rezoning from the Institutional (I), Commercial (C),
Preservation (P), Low Density Residential (LDR) and Open
Space/Recreation (OS/R) districts to the Institutional (I),
Preservation (P), and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
districts.
Property Size: 5,708,538 square feet or 131.05 acres
Property Use: Current Use: College
Proposed Use: College
Plan Category: Current Categories: Institutional (I)
Commercial General (CG)
Preservation (P)
Zoning District: Current Districts: Institutional (I)
Commercial (C)
Preservation (P)
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
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Proposed Districts: Institutional (I)
Preservation (P)
Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
Existing
Surrounding Uses: North: Wetlands
South: Visitors Center, Causeway, Tampa Bay
East: Open Space, Wetlands, Tampa Bay
West: Single and Multi-Family Residential, Vacant,
FDOT Office
UPDATED FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL:
The subject site is comprised of four parcels of land 131.05 acres in area. The applicant is
requesting to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map designation for the parcels from Institutional
(I), Commercial General (CG), Preservation (P), Water/Drainage Feature, Recreation/Open
Space (R/OS) and Residential Low (RL) Categories to the Institutional (I), Preservation (P),
Recreation/ Open Space (RIOS), and Water/Drainage Feature in order to expand the existing
college and to make certain land use designations consistent with the actual characteristics of the
area.
The Community Development Board recommended approval of the original future land use plan
amendment at a special hearing on August 3, 2010. City Council passed the originally proposed
amendment on first reading on August 5, 2010. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules,
as well as Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the amendment was transmitted to both the Pinellas
Planning Council and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning
Authority, as well as the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review and approval.
In their review and analysis of the original future land use map amendment application and
development agreement, Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) Staff recommended that portions of
the amendment be denied, concluding that portions of the amendment were inconsistent with the
Countywide Plan Rules. On September 7, 2010, the Planners Advisory Committee voted to
recommend approval of the amendment as submitted by the City by a vote of 6 to 4, counter to
the PPC Staff recommendation. On September 9, 2010, City Planning and Development
Department Staff and representatives of the applicant, Clearwater Christian College, met with
PPC Staff to discuss an alternative compromise recommendation proposed by PPC Staff. After
deliberations with Clearwater Christian College, the Planning and Development Department
agreed to bring the compromise back to City Council for action. PPC Staff brought forward this
alternative compromise recommendation to the Pinellas Planning Council at their hearing on
September 15, 2010, where the PPC recommended approval of the alternative recommendation.
The proposed alternative compromise recommendation reduces the scope of the amendment
request from that which the Community Development Board recommended approval and
Council passed at first reading. Specifically, the alternative compromise recommendation
reduces the area requested to be designated Institutional (I) within the area located north of the
existing developed Clearwater Christian College site, and also proposes that lands currently
designated Institutional (I) be designated Preservation (P). (See revised maps.)
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The alternative compromise recommendation results in the following changes to the total site
(131.05 acres):
• Amending Institutional (I) to Preservation (P) for the jurisdictional wetland area and
portion of the isolated upland area located north of the existing developed Clearwater
Christian College site (new);
• Amending Preservation (P) to Institutional (1) for the area adjacent to the existing soccer
field (reduced);
• Amending Preservation (P), Residential Low (RL), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and
Water/Drainage Feature Categories to Institutional (I) for the wetlands and isolated
uplands located west of the existing developed Clearwater Christian College site
(unchanged);
• Amending Water/Drainage Feature to Preservation (P) and Preservation (P) to
Water/Drainage Feature, as appropriate, for the area east of the existing developed
Clearwater Christian College site (unchanged);
• Amending Residential Low (RL) to Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) along Bayshore
Boulevard (unchanged); and
• Amending Residential Low (RL) and Institutional (1) to Preservation (P) for the
remaining isolated areas of Residential Low (RL) and Institutional (1) (unchanged).
The limits set forth in the previously approved Development Agreement (DVA2010-06001) are
as follows:
• limit residential density to 750 dormitory beds (unchanged); and
• limit the nonresidential intensity to 170,000 square feet of classrooms and administrative
facilities (unchanged) with a revised FAR 0.169.
The alternative compromise recommendation requires amendments to the Development
Agreement, including the master plan, which are also being brought forward for consideration by
the Community Development Board (see Agenda Item E.3.).
The State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, Department of Environmental
Protection, Department of Transportation, Department of State, and Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission had no objections to the plan as originally submitted for review.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed land use plan
amendment is consistent with the following standards specified in the Community Development
Code:
• The proposed land use plan amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
• The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• Based on the proposed mitigation plan, the applications will not have a negative impact
on the natural environment.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely impact the use of properties in the
immediate area.
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UPDATED ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT PROPOSAL:
The Community Development Board recommended approval of the original zoning atlas
amendment at a special hearing on August 3, 2010. City Council passed the originally proposed
amendment on first reading on August 5, 2010. The corresponding proposed future land use map
amendment has been modified based on an alternative compromise approved by the Pinellas
Planning Council, reducing the scope of the amendment. The boundaries of the rezoning have
been adjusted, consistent with the scope of the alternative compromise.
The proposed alternative compromise recommendation reduces the scope of the rezoning request
from that which the Community Development Board recommended approval and Council passed
at first reading. Specifically, the alternative compromise recommendation reduces the area
requested to be designated Institutional (1) within the area located north of the existing developed
Clearwater Christian College site, and also proposes that lands currently designated Institutional
(I) be designated Preservation (P). (See revised maps.)
The alternative compromise recommendation results in the following changes to the total site
(131.05 acres):
• Amending Institutional (I) to Preservation (P) for the jurisdictional wetland area and
portion of the isolated upland area located north of the existing developed Clearwater
Christian College site (new);
• Amending Preservation (P) to Institutional (I) for the area adjacent to the existing soccer
field (reduced);
• Amending Preservation (P), Low Density Residential (LDR), and Open Space/Recreation
(OS/R) Categories to Institutional (I) for the wetlands and isolated uplands located west
of the existing developed Clearwater Christian College site (unchanged);
• Amending Low Density Residential (LDR) to Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) along
Bayshore Boulevard (unchanged); and
• Amending Low Density Residential (LDR) and Institutional (I) to Preservation (P) for the
remaining isolated areas of Low Density Residential (LDR) and Institutional (1)
(unchanged).
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed rezoning
application is consistent with the following standards specified in the Community Development
Code:
• The proposed rezoning application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
• The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses and is consistent with the
character of the immediate surrounding area
• The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the use of other property in the area.
• The proposed amendment will not degrade public services below acceptable levels.
• The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and classifications
of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment, based on
the proposed mitigation plan.
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ANALYSIS:
The proposed amendment involves four parcels of land, comprising approximately 131.05 acres,
located north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard east of Bayshore Drive. The amendment request is to
amend the future land use and zoning designations on approximately 13.35 acres of the subject
property from the current Institutional (1), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS),
Commercial General (CG), Water/Drainage Feature and Residential Low (RL) future land use
categories to the Institutional (I), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and
Water/Drainage Feature future land use categories and from the Institutional (I), Commercial
(C), Preservation (P), Low Density Residential (LDR) and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
zoning districts to the Institutional (I), Preservation (P), and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
districts.
The subject property contains areas where the future land use and zoning designations are not
consistent with the actual characteristics of the area. The City submitted administrative future
land use map changes to the Pinellas Planning Council consistent with the Countywide Rules to
change 4.05 acres of the subject property from Preservation (P) to Institutional (I) based on the
current jurisdictional wetland line. These areas were uplands already developed with buildings,
paved roads, a soccer field and a retention pond. The Countywide Planning Authority (CPA)
approved this change on July 13, 2010. Other Preservation (P) areas that are inaccurately
designated Commercial General (CG) and Residential Low (RL) are being addressed within this
amendment.
This amendment increases land designated Institutional (I) on the Future Land Use Map in order
to accommodate growth of the college that currently owns and operates on the property. A
development agreement has been submitted that establishes a master plan for the developed
portion of the property, which resides within the proposed boundaries of the Institutional (I) land
use category, and limits residential and nonresidential density (Case No. DVA2010-06001). The
development agreement proposes dividing the subject property into two areas, a Mitigation Area
(98.99 acres or 4,312,004 square feet) and a Master Plan Area (32.06 acres or 1,396,533 square
feet). No development would be allowed outside the boundaries of the Master Plan Area.
The applicant has developed a Mitigation Plan as part of the accompanying development
agreement which addresses the objectives of hydrologic restoration and habitat enhancement.
This plan will require approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Southwest Florida
Water Management District (SWFWMD). Activities proposed include removal of Brazilian
pepper, creation of a hydraulic connection under Damascus Road to improve tidal exchange,
improvement to tidal systems to improve water circulation, and habitat restoration for areas
impacted by mosquito ditching. The applicant will address these objectives and place a
conservation easement on the Mitigation Area (98.99 acres) in perpetuity.
In accordance with the Pinellas Planning Council Countywide Plan Rules, this future land use
map amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County
Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the requested density,
review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is required.
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I. CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN [Section 4-602.F.1
and 4-603.F.11
Recommended Findings of Fact
The following objective and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan are supportive of
the proposed land use plan amendment. Only those policies determined to be most relevant to
this case have been included.
Wetlands Protection Goals, Objectives and Policies:
GOAL A.] The City of Clearwater shall continue to protect natural resources and systems
throughout the city and ensure that these resources are successfully integrated into the urban
environment through land development regulations, management programs, and coordination
with future land use intensities and categories.
Objective A.1.1 On an ongoing basis, natural resources and systems shall be protected through
the application of local, state, and regional regulations, mitigation and management plans, and
permitting procedures as well as through locally instituted land purchase programs focusing on
environmentally sensitive properties and significant open space areas.
Policy A.1.1.1 Any permanent and temporary alteration of Department of Environmental
Protection (D.E.P.) jurisdictional or non jurisdictional wetlands, the jurisdictional
wetlands of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), beach
dunes, sensitive soils, or other natural systems shall be prohibited unless such alteration is
fully consistent with all local, state, and federal regulations, mitigation and management
plans, and permitting procedures that may be applicable, including the wetland vegetative
buffer requirement of the City's Community Development Code
Policy A.1.1.3 Environmentally sensitive wetlands subject to Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) jurisdiction and the jurisdictional wetlands of the
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) shall be designated by
"Preservation" (P) zoning and prevented from being built upon except as permitted by the
Preservation Zoning District.
Policy A.1.1.8 Mitigation plans for alteration of non jurisdictional wetlands, beach dunes,
swamps, marshes, streams, creeks, one hundred (100) year flood plains, or lakes shall
require not less than a 1:1 ratio of mitigation land (on- or off-site) as approved by the
Engineering Department and/or City Council, and in coordination with the Southwest
Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
Objective D.3.3 Lower high water profiles during storm events, as necessary, to reduce house
flooding occurrences and to lessen the resulting adverse effects on public health, the natural
environment, public and private property.
Policy D. 3.3.6 Limit development that will result in building(s) constructed within/or
over stormwater retention/detention ponds, streams or channels. All wetlands, streams,
channels, or other hydrologic features, whether wetlands, ponds or bodies of water
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having intrinsic hydrologic, biologic and zoological functions with no distinction made in
regard to its status to whether it is man-made or natural shall be considered for a
Preservation Land Use Plan classification to ensure protection from development.
Policy D.3.3.8 Continue the established requirement of a twenty-five foot setback from
the tops of a bank from all wetlands whether natural or man-made, and require minimum
finished floor elevations in areas adjacent to lakes, bays, creeks, the Gulf of Mexico,
Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay, and other flood prone areas.
Objective D. 3.5 Protect and enhance the quality of receiving waters by the use of "Best
Management Practices" in accordance with the adopted watershed management plans.
Policy D.3.5.2 Vegetated swales, sodding, and appropriate landscaping will be required
as components of the drainage system for natural filtration before final discharge into
receiving waters.
Policy D. 3.5.6 Continue to identify impaired bodies of water and prioritize them for
improvement and enhancement.
GOAL E2 Management of Clearwater's coastal resources shall prohibit activities that would
damage or destroy the natural or built environment, or threaten human life die to hurricane
hazards, and shall promote activities that enhance the natural and built environment.
Objective E2.1 The City shall continue to protect coastal wetlands, estuaries and wildlife
habitats to maintain or increase the acreage for threatened and endangered species populations.
Policy E.2.1.1 Restoration and enhancement of disturbed or degraded estuaries identified
by the Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) program shall be
accomplished by strict regulation of proposed impacts to wetlands and by controls on the
operation and installation of marinas and other water-dependent uses.
Policy E.2.1.2 Development applications shall be reviewed to ensure that proposed new
development or redevelopment will not encroach on or remove wetlands or beaches. New
development and redevelopment shall be guided away from environmentally sensitive
areas and into those most able to withstand impacts.
Policy E2.1.8 Future land uses which are incompatible with the protection and
conservation of wetlands and wetland functions shall be directed away from wetlands.
Policy E.2.1.9 The type, intensity or density, extent, distribution and location of
allowable land uses and the types, values, functions, sizes, conditions and locations of
wetlands are land use factors, which shall be considered when directing incompatible
land use away from wetlands.
Policy E 2.1.10 Land uses shall be distributed in a manner that minimizes the effect and
impact on wetlands. The protection and conservation of wetlands by the direction of
incompatible land uses away from wetlands shall occur in combination with other goals,
objectives and policies in the comprehensive plan. Where incompatible land uses are
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allowed to occur, mitigation shall be considered as one means to compensate for loss of
wetlands functions.
Objective F.1.5 The City shall continue to maintain the wetland inventory of 760 acres as
identified in the City's 2005 Wetlands Survey.
Policy F. 1.5.1 Wetlands shall not be dredged and filled or disturbed in any manner other
than by natural phenomenon and their natural functions shall be protected, except through
the implementation of State or City mitigation standards.
Policy F.1.5.3 The City shall protect and prevent disturbance of any natural wetland areas
whether publicly or privately owned, by utilizing assessments and authority provided by
the Florida Department of Environmental (FDEP), the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD), Pinellas County and the Army Corps of Engineer.
Policy F. 1. 5.4 The City shall within the limits of state legislation protect all mangrove
species from disturbance and/or destruction and to provide public awareness of mangrove
resources and their importance and value to the food chain of marine life through the
strict enforcement of the City tree protection ordinance.
Objective G.1.4 Preserve natural open space areas which constitute aesthetic, and/or ecological
community assets.
Policy G.1.4.3 Continue to designate appropriate land "Preservation" and
"Recreation/Open Space" in the Future Land Use Plan whenever feasible.
Policy G. 1. 4.4 Preserve coastal and interior wetlands, floodways, floodplains, and other
environmentally significant areas to protect their aesthetic and environmental qualities
which benefit the City.
Stormwater Goals, Objectives and Policies:
Policy A. 1.1.5 Stormwater shall be controlled through consistent application of local,
state, and federal regulations, mitigation and management plans, and permitting
procedures for both site-specific and basin-level development plans.
GOAL D.3 Provide the most cost effective and efficient provision of stormwater management
including the improvement and enhancement of stormwater quality discharging into local
receiving waters, and provide maximum practical protection to persons, property and the natural
environment.
Objective D.3.2 The City of Clearwater shall continue to develop watershed management plans
which should seek to identify, evaluate and implement the most cost effective and cost efficient
programs for Stormwater management, including stormwater quantity and quality. These plans
should also address any projects included in the Pinellas County Surface Water Management
Plan for the implementation of all stormwater management, as well as recommended funding
sources.
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Policy D. 3.2.3 All stormwater management improvements should seek to meet applicable
goals, guidelines, and regulations established to provide flood protection and pollution
abatement.
Policy E.2.1.4 The City shall work toward reducing the existing quantity and improving
the quality of stormwater runoff to estuarine and surface water bodies by ensuring that
development and redevelopment adheres to the treatment standards set forth in State
Water Policy, and complies with the retention and treatment requirements of Chapter 62-
25 F.A.C., the Environmental Resource Permitting Rules 40D-4, 40D-40, 40D-400,
F.A.C. of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and with any
more stringent local regulations.
Objective E.2.3 Clearwater Harbor and Tampa Bay are designated Outstanding Florida Waters
and are under a non-degradation rule. Clearwater will continue to manage stormwater runoff and
control erosion during construction to reduce waterborne sediments. As additional initiatives are
approved under the SWIM program, they will be considered for inclusion in the Community
Development Code.
Policy E2.3.1 Restoration and enhancement of disturbed or degraded drainage systems
shall be implemented by upstream detention of stormwater, maintenance of existing
drainage channels, widening of bridges, culverts and other stormwater conveyance
structures.
Objective F.2.1 The City shall continue to protect, improve and enhance surface waters from
stormwater runoff discharging into both interior and coastal surface waters.
Policy F.2.1.5 Management plans shall be developed for waterbodies with known or
suspected water quality problems in the City to include Tampa Bay, Clearwater Harbor,
Stevenson Creek, Allen's Creek, and Alligator Creek.
Threatened and Endangered Species Objectives and Policies:
GOAL E.2 Management of Clearwater's coastal resources shall prohibit activities that would
damage or destroy the natural or built environment, or threaten human life die to hurricane
hazards, and shall promote activities that enhance the natural and built environment.
Objective E2.1 The City shall continue to protect coastal wetlands, estuaries and wildlife
habitats to maintain or increase the acreage for threatened and endangered species populations.
F. 1.3 Objective The City shall continue to maintain and enhance the City's wildlife and natural
native vegetation resources.
Policy F.1.3.1 Prohibit destruction and disturbance of all conservation land uses to
protect wildlife and plants especially those that are threatened or endangered species.
This policy shall include known, professional wildlife management and habitat
restoration techniques.
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Coastal Storm Area Objectives and Policies:
Objective A. 1.2 Population densities in the coastal storm areas are restricted to the maximum
density allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use Designation of the property, except for
specific areas identified in Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and
Design Guidelines, in which case densities identified in Beach by Design shall govern. All
densities in the coastal storm area shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Study.
Policy A.1.2.2 Continue to cooperate with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and
Pinellas County to meet the regional objectives for evacuation of permanent populations as well
as other emergency concerns.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Although this application requests a change to the future land use map for lands currently
designated Preservation (P) which would impact existing wetlands, the proposed Mitigation
Plan, if approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Southwest Florida Water
Management District, will enhance existing, surrounding wetlands resulting in a net increase in
higher quality wetlands. All development will be limited to the lands designated Institutional (I),
and the Master Plan included within the proposed development agreement (Case No. DVA2010-
06001) includes a new stormwater management system and buffers between development and
the surrounding wetlands consistent with the City's Community Development Code. These
additional improvements to the site, coupled with the Mitigation Plan, will enhance the water
flow in the areas surrounding the uplands, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Goals,
Objectives and Policies.
There is an active eagle nest immediately east of the subject area that is addressed in the
development agreement. Any development or construction activities related to this land use
change must comply with the state's Bald Eagle Management Plan and any additional
regulations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The proposed land use change results in an increase in allowed residential density; however, this
density is limited by the development agreement to a maximum of 750 temporary residents
(dormitories). The development agreement also requires that a hurricane evacuation plan,
approved by the City, be developed in accordance with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council recommendations for evacuation of a student population and include in its published
Safety Manual.
II. CONSISTENCY WITH COUNTYWIDE PLAN RULES
Recommended Findings of Fact
Proposed future land use categories on the subject property will include Institutional (I),
Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and Water/Drainage Feature. The developed
areas will be designated Institutional (I) and the remaining areas will be designated Preservation
(P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and Water/Drainage Feature. Two land use categories,
Residential Low (RL) and Commercial General (CG), are being removed from the property as
these areas are primarily preservation areas that are inaccurately designated and will therefore be
more appropriately assigned to be consistent with the Countywide Rules as discussed below.
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The purpose of the existing and proposed Institutional (I) category, as specified in Section
2.3.3.7.3 of the Countywide Rules, is to depict those areas of the county that are now used or
appropriate to be used, for public/semi-public institutional purposes; and to recognize such areas
consistent with the need, character and scale of the institutional use relative to surrounding uses,
transportation facilities, and natural resource features. This category is generally appropriate to
locations where educational, health, public safety, civic, religious and like institutional uses are
required to serve the community; and to recognize the special needs of these uses relative to their
relationship with surrounding uses and transportation access. The existing college and support
uses meet the intent of the Institutional (1) category.
The purpose of the existing and proposed Recreation / Open Space (R/OS) category as specified
in Section 2.3.3.7.2 of the Countywide Rules, is to depict those areas of the county that are now
used, or appropriate to be used, for open space and/or recreational purposes; and to recognize the
significance of providing open space and recreational areas as part of the overall land use plan.
This category is generally appropriate to those public and private open spaces and recreational
facilities dispersed throughout the county; and in recognition of the natural and man-made
conditions which contribute to the active and passive open space character and recreation use of
such locations. There will be a net increase of 0.24 acres in the Recreation / Open Space (R/OS)
category, primarily at the northwest portion of the site along Bayshore Boulevard that is
currently designated Residential Low (RL).
The purpose of the existing and proposed Preservation (P) category as specified in Section
2.3.3.7.1 of the Countywide Rules, is to depict those areas of the county that are now
characterized, or appropriate to be characterized, as a natural resource feature worthy of
preservation; and to recognize the significance of preserving such major environmental features
and their ecological functions. This category is generally appropriate to those natural resource
features it is designed to recognize wherever they may appear and at a size significant to the
feature being depicted in relationship to its surroundings. In recognition of the natural conditions
which they are intended to preserve, these features will frequently occur in a random and
irregular pattern interposed among other categories.
The purpose of the existing and proposed Water/Drainage Feature category as specified in
Section 2.3.3.9.1 is to depict those water bodies and drainage features now committed to, or
proposed to be recognized for, these respective functions based on their physical characteristics
and use. Water bodies include ocean, estuary, lake, pond, river, stream and drainage detention
areas. Drainage features recognize existing natural and man-made drainage ways and water
bodies, and proposed drainage ways and water bodies, that are part of the Pinellas County Master
Drainage Plan, as subsequently refined through the individual Watershed Management Plans that
are shown in the Stormwater Management Element of the respective local government
Comprehensive Plans, or that are part of an approved site plan or other authorized development
order action of the local government with jurisdiction. This category is designed to reflect water
bodies and drainage features as defined herein and located on the Countywide Plan Map, as same
may be revised from time to time through the map amendment or map adjustment process, and
subject to their actual location on the ground.
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The college campus site is located on Tampa Bay and is directly accessible from a main entrance
off the Courtney Campbell Causeway (Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) which is designated a
Unique/Scenic View Corridor on the Pinellas Planning Council's Scenic Non-Commercial
Corridor Map. The site is also adjacent to but not accessible from Bayshore Boulevard. The
intent and purpose of the Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor designation is to guide the
preservation and enhancement of scenic qualities, to ensure the integrity of the Countywide Plan
Map, and to maintain and enhance the traffic operation of these especially significant roadway
corridors in Pinellas County. Properties designated in the Unique/Scenic View subclassification
are characterized by their unique scenic, cultural, recreational or historic resources and typically
classified as Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) or Preservation (P).
The immediate area north of the Courtney Campbell Causeway (Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard) is
characterized by recreation/open space areas including a public beach and the City's Visitors
Center, wetlands uses, and single and multi-family residential (with allowable densities ranging
between 7.5 units per acre to 15 units per acre) along Bayshore Drive. West of the subject
property are mixed use residential/office/retail uses along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
The subject property contains areas where the future land use and zoning designations are not
consistent with the existing character of the area. Recently, on July 13, 2010, the Countywide
Planning Authority (CPA) approved a request by the City for administrative adjustments to the
Future Land Use Map to change 4.05 acres of the subject property from Preservation (P) to
Institutional (I) based on the current jurisdictional wetland line. These areas are developed
uplands with existing buildings, paved roads, a soccer field and a retention pond for the college
campus. Other Preservation (P) areas on the subject property that are inaccurately designated
Commercial General (CG) and Residential Low (RL) are being addressed by this amendment.
This amendment increases land designated Institutional (I) on the Future Land Use Map in order
to accommodate expansion of the Clearwater Christian College campus that has existed on this
site and under the ownership of the college since 1967.
The accompanying proposed development agreement for the property establishes a master plan
for the developed portion of the property, consolidated within the proposed expansion of lands
designated Institutional (I) and limits associated with residential and nonresidential density for
the entire subject property (Case No. DVA2010-06001). The development agreement proposes
dividing the subject property into two areas, a Mitigation Area (98.99 acres or 4,312,004 square
feet) and a Master Plan Area (32.06 acres or 1,396,533 square feet), with no development being
allowed outside the boundaries of the Master Plan Area.
In order to mitigate impacts to wetlands in the Preservation (P) category to develop the proposed
Master Plan Area, the applicant proposes to address these objectives within a Mitigation Area
and to place a conservation easement on the Mitigation Area (98.99 acres) in perpetuity.
The request to amend the Future Land Use Map category on portions of the site from
Preservation (P) and Recreation / Open Space (R/OS) to Institutional (I) is consistent with the
applicable requirements of the Countywide Plan Rules Section 4.2.7.1.4, which allows a plan
amendment to a non-residential use on a Scenic Non-Commercial Corridor if it is a logical in-
fill, extension or terminus of an existing non-residential classification of an adjoining existing
non-residential use, the amendment is considered in relationship to the existing delineation of
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surrounding categories, and the amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of the
Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Element. The Institutional (I) category will allow the
extension of a non-residential classification for the expansion of the established college campus
and is consistent with the existing delineation of surrounding categories, and the purpose and
intent of the Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Element of the Countywide Plan. The proposed
preservation mitigation areas will enhance the existing wetlands in the Preservation (P) category.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the purpose and locational characteristics of the
Countywide Plan Rules as well as the additional regulations set forth pertaining to Scenic/Non-
Commercial Corridors and the Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Element; therefore, the
proposed amendment is consistent with the Countywide Plan Rules.
III. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING PROPERTY/CHARACTER OF THE
CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD [Section 4-602.F.2, 4-602.F.3, 4-602.F.4, 4-603.F.3, and 4-
603.F.61
Recommended Findings of Fact
The subject property is located on the north side of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard at the easternmost
edge of the City of Clearwater boundaries. Development on the property is concentrated on the
upland area located in the southeast corner of the site which is currently designated Institutional
(I) and accessed by Damascus Road.
The Courtney Campbell Causeway / Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is located on the south side of the
property. Area within the subject site is primarily wetlands which continue to the north and east.
To the west across Bayshore Drive are single and multi-family homes with Future Land Use
Map categories of Residential Urban (RU) and Residential Medium (RM) and zoning districts of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). The
Residential Urban (RU) category permits 7.5 dwelling units per acre and the Residential Medium
(RM) permits 15 dwelling units per acre. The Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning districts primarily permit residential uses.
The proposed Institutional (I) future land use category permits 12.5 dwelling units per acre and a
floor area ratio of 0.65 and the proposed Institutional (I) zoning district permits educational
facilities, schools, places of worship and governmental uses. The Preservation (P),
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), and Water/Drainage Feature future land use categories
surrounding the Institutional (I) area have very limited development potential. The Preservation
(P) and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) zoning districts allow recreational uses. These less
intensive districts are located adjacent to the residential districts west of the subject property.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The proposed future land use and zoning designations are in character with the Future Land Use
Map and zoning designations in the area. They are compatible with surrounding uses and are
consistent with the character of the immediate surrounding area.
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IV. SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES [Section 4-602.F.5 and 4-603.F.41
Recommended Findings of Fact
The total area of the subject property is 131.05 acres (5,708,538 square feet), of which 82.32
acres (3,585,859 square feet) is designated Preservation (P), 22.87 (996,217 square feet) is
designated Water/Drainage Feature, 19.84 acres (864,230 square feet) is designated Institutional
(I), 3.41 acres (148,539 square feet) is classified Residential Low (RL), 1.05 acres (45,738
square feet) is designated Commercial General (CG), and 1.05 acres (45,738 square feet) is
designated Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the Future Land Use Map. An additional 0.56
acres is unclassified right-of-way (Damascas Road). The site is currently developed with
educational facilities, dormitories, athletic fields and parking to support the college.
The future land use and zoning amendment request proposes an increase in the amount of land
designated Institutional (I) on the Future Land Use Map to 26.55 acres (1,156,518 square feet).
A development agreement has been submitted that proposes dividing the total property into two
areas, a Mitigation Area (98.99 acres or 4,312,004 square feet) and a Master Plan Area (32.06
acres or 1,396,533 square feet) (Case No. DVA2010-06001). No development will be allowed
outside the boundaries of the Master Plan Area. The proposed Master Plan area includes the
26.55 acres of Institutional (I) as well as some land designated Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
and Preservation (P) on the Future Land Use Map. Because all current and proposed
development would be located within the Institutional (I) area, for the purposes of the public
facilities analysis, only those land use changes within the boundaries of the proposed
Institutional expansion area will be analyzed. For those land use designations where both
residential and nonresidential development is allowed, the current public facilities demand
analysis will utilize the most intensive use and density allowed.
The Institutional (I) future land use category permits 12.5 dwelling units per acre (residential
equivalent of 3 beds per unit) and a floor area ratio of 0.65. The subject property could yield a
maximum of 243 dwelling units (729 dormitory beds) or 551,556 square feet of nonresidential
floor area in the area currently designated Institutional (I) within the proposed Institutional (I)
expansion area. The Residential Low (RL) future land use category permits 5 dwelling units per
acre and a floor area ratio of 0.40. The portion of the subject property within the Institutional
expansion area designated Residential Low (RL) would allow up to 3 dwelling units (9
dormitory beds) or 12,197 square feet of nonresidential floor area. The Preservation (P) future
land use category permits a floor area ratio of 0.10, which could yield a maximum of 20,778
square feet of nonresidential floor area. The Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) future land use
category permits a floor area ratio of 0.25, which could yield up to 1,307 square feet of
nonresidential floor area within the proposed Institutional (I) expansion area. Water/Drainage
Feature and ROW do not have any development potential associated with the area.
Under the proposed Institutional (I) category, the subject area (26.55 acres total) could yield 331
dwelling units (993 dormitory beds) or a floor area of 751,736 square feet. Because the proposed
development agreement would limit the allowable development within the Master Plan area, and
all development will be within the Institutional expansion area, the public facilities demand
analysis for the proposed changes will be based on these proposed limits, which are up to
170,000 square feet of nonresidential floor area and up to 750 dormitory beds (equivalent of 250
dwelling units).
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Roadways
The subject site is proposed to have direct access to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. According to the
traffic analysis submitted by the applicant and approved by the City's Engineering Department,
potential traffic generation will be distributed along Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in the following
manner: 10% of the trips will be distributed east on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and 90% of the trips
will be distributed west on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The traffic analysis submitted by the
applicant utilizes different segment beginnings and ends than those included within the Pinellas
County Metropolitan Planning Organization Level of Service Report; therefore, the following
table does not utilize the trip distribution percentages provided within the secondary analysis.
The resulting figures assume that the net new trips generated would be distributed onto one
single adjacent segment without consideration to direction of traffic, thus presenting the
maximum potential traffic to be generated on the segment by the proposed parcel and related
land use change.
Table 1: Maximum Potential Traffic depicts traffic characteristics of the subject property based
on the current and proposed Future Land Use Map designations. The table indicates the
maximum potential trips generated by future land use category based on the traffic generation
rates in the Countywide Plan Rules. The table also shows the potential roadway level of service
impacts to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard under the current and proposed future land use designations.
Note: The Countywide Plan Rules traffic generation guidelines are the accepted methodology for
reviewing the roadway impacts of proposed Future Land Use Map amendments.
Courtney Campbell Causeway from the Hillsborough County Line to Bayshore Boulevard
currently operates at a level of service F, peak hour according to the Pinellas County
Metropolitan Planning Organization 2009 Level of Service Report. Trips generated by the
proposed future land use category would not further degrade the operating level of service, of the
PM peak hour.
Table l: MAXIMUM POTENTIAL TRAFFIC
(Proposed Institutional I area - 26.55 acres
Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard:
Courtney Campbell Causeway Segment
(Iffillsborough County Line to Ba shore Blvd Existing
Conditions Current
FLUMI Proposed
FLUM2 Net New
Trips
Maximum Dail Added Potential Trips N/A 3,777 5,098 1,321
Maximum PM Peak Hour Added Potential Tri s N/A 359 484 125
Roadway Volume 52,000 55,777 57,098 1,321
Roadway Level of Service PM Peak Hour F F F F
Adopted Roadway Level of Service Standard D Peak Hour
Notes:
N/A = Not Applicable.
FLUM = Future Land Use Map, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
1. Based on Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) calculations of 192 trips per acre per day for the Institutional (1) Future Land Use
Category (19.48 acres), 0.3 trips per acre per day for the Preservation (P) Future Land Use Category (4.77 acres), 3 trips per
acre per day for the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) Future Land Use Category (0.12 acres) and 50 trips per acre per day for
the Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Category (0.7 acres).
2. Based on PPC calculations of 192 trips per acre per day for the Institutional (I) Future Land Use Category.
3. Based on MPO K-factor of 0.095.
4. Based on the 2009 Florida Department of Transportation Quality/Level of Service Handbook.
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Table 2: Trip Generation Comparison by Zoning Designation, indicates the estimated trip
generation for specific uses allowed in the current and proposed zoning districts based on the
Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Trip Generation 81h Edition. The analysis compares
trips generated by the current enrollment of the current use of the subject property (college) to
the proposed maximum enrollment of the current use of the subject property (college) and a
more intensive institutional use allowed within the proposed Institutional District (church).
Table 2: TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON BY ZONING DESIGNATION
Avg. Net Change
Peak
PM
PM
Net
Land Use Development
Potential
Daily
Average Pps
Average
Peak Cha
nge
PM Peak
Trips Daily Trips Rate Trips Trips
EXISTING DESIGNATIONS: "I", "P", "OS/R" & "LDR" Zoning districts
and "Water/Drainage Feature" Future Land Use categories)
"RL"
"R/OS"
"P"
( "I"
,
,
,
,
University/College 575 students3 1,369 1N/,
0.21
121
N/A
(2.38 trips/student
)
PROPOSED DESIGNATIONS: "I" Zoning District ("I" Future Land Use Category)
University/Colleges 925 students4 2,202 833 0.21 194 73
(2.38 trips/student)
Church
751,736 SFS
6,848
5,479
0.55
413
292
F GFA)
(9.11/1
,000
Notes:
GFA = Gross floor area. SF = Square foot. DU = Dwelling unit. N/A = Not applicable.
1. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 81h Edition Land Use 550.
2. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8`h Edition Land Use 560.
3. Existing enrollment of Clearwater Christian College (2010).
4. Proposed enrollment of Clearwater Christian College.
5. Total gross floor area ratio permitted by the underlying I Future land use map category is 0.65.
Two possible uses were analyzed in the Trip Generation Comparison by Zoning Designation
table. University/College use reflects the current and proposed use of the subject area. Trip
generation rates for University/College uses are based on number of students, not density.
Based on the ITE Trip Generation Manual, this use and the increase in students would result in
an increase of 73 PM Peak trips. Church use was chosen because it is an intensive institutional
use. A church use developed at the maximum intensity in the Institutional (I) District (751,736
square feet) would result in an increase of 292 PM Peak trips on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
(Courtney Campbell Causeway). Both of the possible uses analyzed generate additional trips;
however, the Church use scenario analysis is for a greater development potential than the
proposed maximum density being limited by the Development Agreement accompanying this
application.
The traffic impact analysis submitted by the applicant used real time data to develop an accurate
volume count for the adjacent segments of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard between McMullen Booth
Road and the Clearwater city limits, as well as for the intersections of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
and Bayshore Boulevard and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Damascus Road. This study indicates
that the existing roadway levels of service on these segments is D, peak hour, and the signals are
operating at level of service C. The additional trips generated by the proposed changes to the site
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will not negatively affect the level of service on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and the intersections will
continue to operate at acceptable levels of service.
Mass Transit
The citywide level of service for mass transit will not be affected by the proposed plan
amendment. The total miles of fixed route service will not change. The subject property is
located on a mass transit route.
Potable Water
The current future land use designations could use up to 66,835 gallons of potable water per day.
Under the proposed fixture land use designation, potable water demand could approach
approximately 82,100 gallons per day, which results in a net increase of 15,265 gallons.
Wastewater
The current future land use designations could produce up to 59,809 gallons of wastewater per
day. Under the proposed future land use designation, sewer demand could approach
approximately 72,190 gallons per day, which results in a net increase of 12,381 gallons.
Solid Waste
The current future land use designation could generate 988 tons of solid waste per year. Under
the proposed future land use designation, 2,157 tons of solid waste could be generated per year,
or an increase of 1,169 tons.
Recreation and Open Space
The City has sufficient parkland or recreational facility capacity to serve future development
under the proposed amendment. Open Space, Recreation Land and Recreation Facility impact
fees will be required for future development prior to the issuance of a building permit. Impact
fees will be determined as part of the development review process.
Public School Facilities
Based on factors established by the Pinellas County School Board, the current Institutional (1)
plan category (potential of 243 residential units) and Residential Low (RL) plan category
(potential of 3 residential units) could generate the following number of students.
Elementary School: 0.15 students per unit x 246 units = 36.90 students
Middle School: 0.07 students per unit x 246 units = 17.22 students
High School: 0.10 students per unit x 246 units = 24.60 students
TOTAL = 78.72 students
Based on factors established by the Pinellas County School Board, the proposed Institutional (I)
plan category (potential of 331 residential units) could generate the following number of
students.
Elementary School: 0.15 students per unit x 331 units = 46.65 students
Middle School: 0.07 students per unit x 331 units = 23.17 students
High School: 0.10 students per unit x 331 units = 33.10 students
TOTAL= 105.92 students
An increase of 27.2 students could occur as a result of the proposed Future Land Use Map
amendment. The subject property is located within Concurrency Service Area (CSA) C for
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elementary and Concurrency Service Area (CSA) C for middle schools. According to enrollment
and capacity data from the Pinellas County School District, there is available capacity within
both CSA C and the high school CSA to accommodate the potential additional students.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Based upon the findings of fact, it has been determined that the traffic generated by the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment will not degrade the existing level of service on Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard or the operational efficiency of the signalized intersections. There would be increased
demand for potable water, wastewater, and solid waste service, although the increase would not
negatively impact the City's ability to meet the adopted level of service standards for these
public facilities. Open space and recreation facilities and mass transit will not be affected by the
proposed amendments.
V. IMPACT ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT [Section 4-603.F.5.1
Recommended Findings of Fact
The total area of the subject property is 131.05 acres, characterized primarily by wetland habitat
currently designated Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Feature on the Future Land Use Map
(105.19 acres total). Smaller portions of the wetland area are designated Residential Low (RL)
and Commercial General (CG) which is inconsistent with the physical characteristics of those
areas of the property (4.46 acres total). The proposed map amendments would expand the
existing Institutional (I) area by changing the designation of Preservation (P), Residential Low
(RL), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), and Water/Drainage Feature to Institutional (1) on the
Future Land Use Map, resulting in 26.55 acres of land designated Institutional (I).
The applicant received approval of a Petition for Formal Determination of Wetlands and Other
Surface Waters from SWFWMD on December 3, 2009, approving their specific purpose wetland
survey depicting location of the upland areas within the property boundaries. Upon approval of
this land use map amendment, the applicant intends to apply for additional changes to the
jurisdictional wetland boundaries in order to accommodate additional development within the
proposed Institutional (1) area. Prior to any development or construction activities on the site,
permits would be required from the appropriate regulatory agencies including the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and SWFWMD.
The proposed plans would potentially impact 7.8 acres of habitat, a portion of which is currently
designated Institutional (I) on the Future Land Use Map. The applicant has provided a
Threatened and Endangered Species Report including an analysis of the species of animals and
habitat present within the area proposed to be impacted. Impacted habitat includes black
mangrove forest (2.48 acres), Brazilian pepper/landfill forest (1.75 acres), mixed grasses (1.55
acres), open water (1.11 acres) and small stands of pine and oak within the wetland boundaries.
According to this report, the majority of the areas being impacted are already degraded habitats;
however, 1.55 acres of high marine marsh dominated by specific species of mixed grasses (1.55
acres) is functional habitat that would be impacted by the proposed plans, should they be
permitted by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
The applicant worked to minimize the impact to the high quality Preservation (P) areas, and has
submitted a Mitigation Plan for 99 acres of the wetlands area that would, according to the plan,
restore and enhance the degraded wetland ecosystem. The proposal addresses the objectives of
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hydrologic restoration and habitat enhancement through the removal of Brazilian pepper,
restoration of habitat impacted by mosquito ditching, enhancing tidal creek flow, and creating a
hydraulic connection under Damascus Road.
The proposed land use change facilitates the development of a Master Plan for the college. The
accompanying development agreement (Case No. DVA2010-06001) limits any development to
the Institutional (I) area within the Master Plan and includes a new stormwater management
system and buffers between development and the surrounding wetlands consistent with the
Clearwater Community Development Code. A conservation easement would be placed on the
Mitigation Area in perpetuity, further restricting the future development potential within the
subject area.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
Based upon the findings of fact, it has been determined that although the proposal could result in
limited impacts to wetland habitat surrounding the college, the proposed mitigation strategies
could improve the overall wetland ecosystem. The applicant will need to receive further
approvals and permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies before any development could
take place. The Mitigation Plan, which would also need to be approved by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, would result in a net
increase of higher quality wetlands, while impacts to higher quality habitat is being minimized
by the plan. Any development would require compliance with the City's tree preservation,
stormwater management, and wetland buffer requirements.
VI. LOCATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES [Section 4-602.F.6.1
Recommended Findings of Fact
Due to the development on the subject site being restricted to the southeast portion of the site, the
location of the proposed Institutional (I) boundaries is logical and an appropriate classification.
The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to ownership lines and proposed master
plan and mitigation areas.
The proposed Preservation (P) boundaries will make the zoning designations of some areas
currently zoned Residential Low (RL) and Commercial (C) consistent with the actual
characteristics of the area. The proposed boundaries will continue to maintain an extensive
buffer between the college in the southeast corner of the subject site and the residential uses
approximately 1,800 feet to the west. The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard
to ownership lines and proposed master plan and mitigation areas.
Recommended Conclusions of Law
The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and classifications of
streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment.
VII. CONSISTENCY OF DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND CITY REGULATIONS [Section 4-602.F.11
The proposed Institutional (I) future land use and zoning designations permit a floor area ratio of
0.65 and a 0.85 impervious surface ratio. The subject property meets the minimum lot area of
40,000 square feet required for educational facilities uses in the Institutional (I) zoning district.
Any development of the property that does not meet minimum standard requirements will be
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subject to the use criteria in the Flexible Standard Development process or Flexible Development
process.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The request for amendment to the Future Land Use Map involves a change from the Institutional
(I), Commercial General (CG), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), Residential
Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature future land use categories to the (I), Preservation (P),
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and Water/Drainage Feature future land use categories. Also
involved is a request for rezoning from the Institutional (I), Commercial (C), Preservation (P),
Low Density Residential (LDR) and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) zoning districts to the
Institutional (I), Preservation (P), and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) zoning districts.
The subject property is developed as a college. The site is surrounded by preservation and
wetland areas to the north and east, the Courtney Campbell Causeway to the south, and
residential uses to the west. The proposed amendment is compatible with the existing
neighborhood. The use and density of this property is proposed to be limited through a
companion development agreement application (Case No. DVA2010-06001).
The proposed Institutional (1), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and
Water/Drainage Feature Future Land Use Map classifications and Institutional (I), Preservation
(P), and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) zoning districts are consistent with both the City
Comprehensive Plan and the Countywide Rules, are compatible with the surrounding area, do not
degrade public services below acceptable levels, are compatible with the natural environment
with the approval of the Mitigation Plan and the granting of a conservation easement over lands
designated Preservation (P) are consistent with the development regulations of the City.
Approval of this land use map amendment does not guarantee the right to develop on the
subject property. Transportation concurrency must be met, and the property owner will have to
comply with all laws and ordinances in effect at the time development permits are requested.
Based on the above analysis, the Planning and Development Department recommends the
following actions on the request:
ACTION:
Recommend APPROVAL of the Future Land Use Map amendment from the Institutional (I),
Commercial General (CG), Preservation (P), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS), Residential Low
(RL) and Water/Drainage Feature categories to the Institutional (1), Preservation (P),
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and Water/Drainage Feature categories and the rezoning
request from the Institutional (1), Commercial (C), Preservation (P), Low Density Residential
(LDR) and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) districts to the Institutional (1), Preservation (P),
and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) districts.
Prepared by Planning & Development Department staff. t/fix/-E
Lauren Matzke, AICP, er III
Attachments:
Resume
Application
Location Map
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Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity
Current Future Land Use Map
Proposed Future Land Use Map
Current Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map
Existing Surrounding Use Map
Site Photographs
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Lauren Matzke, AICP
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-562-4547
lauren.matzke(a)myclearwater.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Planner III
• Planner II
City of Clearwater
October 2008 to present
September 2008 to October 2008
Responsible for numerous aspects of the Growth Management Act of Florida such as
comprehensive planning, Future Land Use Plan amendments, rezonings, and annexations.
Update Community Development Codes by Ordinance. Prepare staff reports for the City
Council and Community Development Board. Responsible for providing informational
assistance to the public and developers concerning development plans. General planning for
development and redevelopment.
• Senior Planner February 2007 to September 2008
City of St. Pete Beach, FL
Implemented new legislative directives for Florida's growth management laws related to
governments' comprehensive planning and land development regulations. Served as staff to
the City Commission, Planning Board and Historic Preservation Board. Administered the
land development regulations, processed future land use plan amendments and rezonings.
Prepared a special area plan for the commercial district within the City's Historic District.
Served as the city's representative on countywide and regional planning agency committees.
Authored the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Maintained the Certified Local
Government requirements for the historic preservation program.
• Environmental Specialist III August 2005 to February 2007
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Tallahassee, FL
Served as primary reviewer of local government comprehensive plan amendments, sector
plans and evaluation and appraisal reports for the northwest region of Florida. Provided
comments and recommendations to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Drafted
policies and comprehensive plan language regarding natural resource protection, assisting
local government representatives. Served as the Department's representative on thr Rural
Economic Development Initiative (REDI) and numerous springs protection working groups.
• Planner August 2006 to December 2006
Florida Planning and Development Lab
Tallahassee, FL
Comprehensive Plan update for the Town of St. Lucie Village, Florida. Amended the
Town's Comprehensive Plan, including Goals, Objectives and Policies and Data and
Analysis to bring into compliance with all changes to Florida Statutes since 1993. Performed
land suitability analysis utilizing GIS to guide amendments to the Future Land Use Map.
Created a complete and updated Map Series using best available data for all Elements.
• Planning Intern
Glatting Jackson
Orlando, FL
June 2005 to August 2005
Case study research and reports on transit oriented developments for City of Charlotte, NC.
Identification of stakeholders for community involvement portion of transportation project.
Participated in iterative design process at community and client meetings in Pennsylvania for
traffic corridor redesign project.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, 2006
Bachelor of Science in Design and Environmental Analysis, concentration in Gerontology,
Cornell University, 1998
LICENSES AND ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Planners (2009 to Present)
American Planning Association (2003 to Present)
Florida Chapter (2003 to 2005)
New York Metro Chapter (2005 to Present)
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P N LL PLANNING COUNCIL
600 Clevelarmi Street, Suite 8500 Clearwater, Fl 33755.4160
Phom 727.46.0250 Fax 727.464.0212
PPC Agenda Action Sheet
RESULTS OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL
1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
PINELLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
5TH FLOOR, BOARD ASSEMBLY ROOM
315 COURT STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER- At 1:00 P.M. by, Mayor Pat Gerard
A. Invocation and Pledge- Led by Mayor David O. Archie
B. Identification of Members Present
C. Welcome to New Member, Deputy Mayor Stephen Fowler,
Town of Belleair
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of July 21, 2010 Council Meeting-Approved
B. Financial Statement for July and August 2010-Approved
C. Countywide Planning Authority (CPA) Actions - August
and September 2010- Received
D. Annexation Report - July and August 2010- Received
E. Preliminary October 2010 Agenda- Received
F. Correspondence- Received
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III. PUBLIC HEARING - To begin at 1:00 P.M. or as soon
thereafter as agenda permits
A. Public Hearing Format Announcement and Oath
B. Amendments to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan:
Group 1: Subthreshold Amendments
1. Case CW 10-15: City of Safety Harbor- Recommended
Approval from Residential Low to Recreation/Open
Space
2. Case CW 10-16: City of Clearwater- Recommended
Approval from Residential Urban to Institutional
Group 2: Regular Amendments
3. Case CW 10-17: City of Pinellas Park- Recommended
Approval from Residential Low Medium to Institutional
4. Case CW 10-18: City of Clearwater- Recommended
Denial of the Proposed Map Amendments and
Recommended an Alternative Compromise
Recommendation as Specifically Set Forth in the Revised
9114110 Pinellas Planning Council Memorandum
C. Amendment of the Countywide Rules Re: Transit
Oriented Development Countywide Plan Map Category-
Adopted Resolution No. 10-6, Recommending Approval o
the Amendment of the Countywide Rules to the CPA.
inclusive of enumerated changes.
IV. REPORTS/OTHER ACTION
A. Satisfaction of Condition of Countywide Plan Map
Amendment Case CW 09-06 (Brooker Creek Preserve
Management Plan)- Received/Accepted Addendum to the
Brooker Creek Management Plan and Recommended
Transmittal to the Countywide Planning Authori4 for
Receipt and Acceptance
B. Ability to Serve Report No. 10-5: City of Oldsmar
(Southwest Florida Water Management District
Property)- Received/Adopted Finding/Authorized Finding
to be Transmitted to the City
C. Countywide Plan Map Adjustment (2010-3) - Official
Acceptance- Received/Accepted/Recommended
Transmittal to the Countywide Planning A uthorin, for
Of icial Acceptance
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V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ITEMS
A. Renewal of Agreement with the Property Appraiser's
Office-Approved/AuthoriZed Execution
B. Budget Line Item Amendments- Approved
C. Letters Re: Appointments to Council for 2011-12-
Consensus given with suggestions for additional language
D. Senate Bill 360 - Update- Received
E. Joint Land Use/Transportation Committee Status
Report- Received/Discussed
F. Verbal Reports- Mr. Healey provided the Council with
the following reports:
1. Michael Schoderbock received AICP designation.
2. Notice of scheduled retirement for Dolly Spinner with
thanks for 16 years of dedicated service to the Council
3. Notice of increase of rates for administrative hearings
received from the State Division of Administrative
Hearings
4. Update on the Status of Interlocal Agreements for
Planning and Mapping Services
5. Notice of filed application for HUD Sustainability Grant
6. Update on status of Local Government Investment Pool
Funds
7. Thanked the Council for the honor and privilege of
serving as its Executive Director for the past 21 years
VI. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Chairman/Member Items
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1. Selection and Agreement with Interim Executive
Director- Discussed/Provided Direction/Approved
Temnorarv Interim Status Effective October 1. 2010
2. The Council expressed sincere thanks and appreciation
to David Healey for 21 years of exemplary service as
Pinellas Planning Council Executive Director.
VII. ADJOURNMENT- 4:55 P.M.
Note: Dependent upon the length of the agenda, the Council may recess for
approximately ten (10) minutes at 2:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as is convenient.
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AGENDA ITEM: III B-4. [MEETING DATE: September 15, 2010
SUBJECT. Amendment of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Map
FROM. Institutional (I), Commercial General (CG), Preservation (P), Water
(W/DF), Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) and Residential Low (RL)
TO: Institutional (I), Preservation (P), Water (W/DF), and
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
AREA: 131.1 Acres m.o.l.
CASE #: C W 10-18
JURISDICTION..- Clearwater
LOCATION. 3400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, on the north side of Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard/Courtney Campbell Causeway, approximately 900 feet
east of Bayshore Boulevard
RECOMMENDATION:
Council Recommend To The Countywide Planning Authority That:
1. The Following Proposed Map Amendments Together With The Relevant Portions of the
Development Agreement Be Approved As Specifically Set Forth Below From:
A. Commercial General to Preservation (Area I.A.);
B. Water to Preservation and Preservation to Water, as proposed, for the area east of the
existing developed College site (Ayea T R.);
C. Residential Low to Recreation/Open Space along Bayshore Boulevard (Area I.C.);
D. Residential Low to Preservation for the remaining Residential Low area (Area I.D.);
E. Institutional to Preservation for two areas:
1. North of the existing developed College site (Area I.E.1);
2. West of the existing developed College site (Area I.E.2).
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II. The Following Proposed Map Amendments Together With The Relevant Portions of
The Development Agreement, Be Denied As Specifically Set Forth Below From:
A. Preservation to Institutional for the following areas:
1. The wetlands and isolated uplands north of the existing developed College site
(Area II.A.1.);
2. The wetlands and isolated uplands west of the existing developed College site
(Area II.A.2.);
B. Residential Low to Institutional for the wetlands and isolated uplands west of the
existing developed College. site (Area II.B.);
C. Recreation/Open Space to Institutional parallel to Courtney Campbell Causeway
(Area II.C.); and
D. Water to Institutional for the open water area (i.e., pond) west of the main entrance
area (Area II.D.).
III. Separately And In Addition It Is Recommended That:
A. The transfer of development rights from the areas currently designated Commercial
General, Residential Low, and Preservation to the resultant area designated Institutional be
approved in accordance with the Countywide Rules correspondent with the
recommendations for Map amendment approval and denial set forth above;
B. An exception to the Scenic/Non-Commercial Corridor Unique/Scenic View
Subclassification be granted for the portion of the property adjacent to the Courtney
Campbell Causeway; and
C. Amendments be initiated to reclassify the following existing Institutional and
Residential Low areas to Preservation to reflect their wetland and isolated upland character
and location, while providing for the allocation of the permitted density/intensity from these
respective areas to the resultant Institutional area:
1. Institutional area north of the existing developed College site (Area III. C.1.);
2. Institutional area west of the existing developed College site (Area III. C.2.); and
3. Residential Low area west of the existing developed College site (Area III. C.3.).
L BACKGROUND
This proposed amendment is submitted by the City of Clearwater and seeks to reclassify
portions of a 131.1 acre area from Institutional, Commercial General, Residential Low,
Preservation, Recreation/Open Space, and Water to Institutional, Preservation,
Recreation/Open Space, and Water (see Support Document 1 for a table of the various
Future Land Use Plan Map categories involved in the amendment). The subject site is also
adjacent to two Scenic/Noncommercial Corridors: Courtney Campbell Causeway; and
Bayshore Boulevard, and is within the Coastal High Hazard Area.
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I IUBJECT.• Case CW 10-18 - City of Clearwater
This property is owned and occupied by Clearwater Christian College. The College was
founded at this location in 1966, starting with approximately 30 acres. Since then, they have
expanded and added acreage to the College-owned land, acquiring approximately 12 acres in
1974, and further acquiring an additional 89 acres in 1998 to arrive at the current four parcels
that are part of this amendment (total of 131.1 acres). The College seeks to amend the Future
Land Use Plan Map for this site to accommodate redevelopment and expansion of the
College's educational, dormitory, and athletic facilities, relocation of parking areas as well as
add surface parking, and modify the on-site stormwater drainage.
At the City of Clearwater's discretion, a development agreement has been submitted in
conjunction with the requested amendment. This agreement sets limits on the density and
intensity of the development shown in a 32-acre Master Plan Area and proposes to create a
mitigation bank for the remaining 98-acre area of the site. The development agreement is
attached as Support Document 4.
IL FINDINGS
Staff submits the following findings in support of the recommendation:
A. The proposed amendments from Commercial General, Residential Low, and
Institutional for areas characterized by wetlands and isolated uplands are consistent
with the criteria for the utilization of the Preservation and Recreation/Open Space
categories as requested;
B. The proposed amendments adjusting the boundary between the current Preservation
and Water categories east of the developed College site, as proposed, are consistent
with the criteria for the utilization of these categories as requested;
C. The proposed amendments to Institutional along the Courtney Campbell Causeway
can be deemed an exception to the Unique/Scenic View subclassification of the
Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor;
D. The proposed amendments to the Institutional category (as well as some of the area
currently designated Institutional) that are proposed for wetland areas and isolated
upland areas do not recognize either the existing environmental character or the
current use of these respective areas and are inconsistent with the criteria for
utilization of this category;
E. The proposed amendments to Institutional will result in an increase in density and
intensity in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) and are inconsistent with the
criteria for amendments in the CHHA;
F. The development agreement executed by the City and the property owner and
submitted along with the Countywide Plan Map amendment at the request of the City,
inclusive of the accompanying Master Plan, is eligible for consideration under the
amendment process. While providing for a proposed wetland mitigation plan, the
development identified in the agreement results in impacts to sensitive wetlands and
natural areas and an increase of residential equivalent uses and non-residential square
footage in the Coastal High Hazard Area resulting from the inappropriate placement
of the proposed Institutional Plan category, and thus does not overcome or validate
the proposed portions of the amendment proposed to be denied; and
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SUBJECT. Case CW 10-18 - City of Clearwater
G. The proposed amendment either does not involve, or will not significantly impact, the
remaining relevant countywide considerations.
In consideration of and based upon a balanced legislative determination of the Relevant
Countywide Considerations, as they relate to the overall purpose and integrity of the
Countywide Plan, it is recommended that the proposed Countywide Plan Map amendment
be approved in part, and denied in part, as more specifically set forth and as otherwise
enumerated above under the recommendation.
Please see accompanying attachments and documents in explanation and support of the
findings.
111. PLANNERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)
The PAC members discussed this case at their September 7, 2010 meeting and voted 6-4 (St.
Pete Beach, Gulfport, St. Petersburg, and Pinellas County dissenting) to approve the request
as submitted by the City of Clearwater.
IV. LIST OF MAPS & ATTACHMENTS
Map 1 Location
Map 2 Current Countywide Plan & Jurisdiction Map
Map 3 Aerial
Map 4 Current Countywide Plan Map
T ap C Pr.^r^CSed --U..YAl de Plan Mat,,
Map 6 Recommendations Overlaid On Current Countywide Plan Map
Map 7 Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor Map
Attachment 1 PAC Summary Actions Sheet
Attachment 2 Correspondence
V. SUPPORT DOCUMENTS - available only at wwwpinellasplanningcouncil.ore
(see September Agenda and then click on corresponding case number).
Support Document 1 Council Staff Analysis
Support Document 2 Disclosure of Interest Form
Support Document 3 Local Government Application
Support Document 4 Development Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ALTERNATIVE COMPROMISE
RECOMMENDATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER AND THE PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL
TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY
900 FEET EAST OF SOUTH BAYSHORE BOULEVARD,
CONSISTING OF A PORTION OF A 131.05 ACRE SITE,
WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 3400 GULF-TO-BAY
BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION FOR
PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL'S ALTERNATIVE
RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND
USE AMENDMENT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Clearwater Christian Private School, Inc. ("Applicant") requested
of the City of Clearwater ("City") an amendment to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map to allow expansion of certain property owned by the Applicant;
and
WHEREAS, the Pinellas Planning Council took action on the City of Clearwater
Case Cv"V 10-18 on September 15, 2n1 n fnr prnrnarFy rwlneri by rlParwatPr rhri?ti?n
Private School, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Pinellas Planning Council approved an Alternative Compromise
Recommendation, pursuant to Section 5.2.1 of the Countywide Rules, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to accept changes occasioned by the Alternative
Compromise Recommendation approved by the Pinellas Planning Council in Case CW
10-18 on September 15, 2010, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Alternative Compromise Agreement between the Pinellas
Planning Council and the City of Clearwater is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Notification of Local Government Action on Pinellas Planning
Council's Alternative Recommendation for Countywide Future Land Use Amendment, a
copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A," is hereby executed.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 10-24
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of 0,,t-nhar , 2010.
Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor OF 7Hr
IW/
Approved as to form: Attest:
Leslie K. Dougal 'des Rosemarie Call t?
City Attorney City Clerk
2 Resolution No.
NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION ON
PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL'S
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION FOR
COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
On September 15, 2010, the Pinellas Planning Council took action on Case No. CW 10-18: City
of Clearwater
The Council, pursuant to Sec. 5.2.1 of the Rules, approved an "Alternative Compromise
Recommendation", as set forth in the accompanying agenda memorandum identified as the
"Alternative Recommendation", items I, II, and II, and identified on the accompanying maps.
The City of Clearwater hereby officially acknowledges that it has:
xx Accepted; or
Rejected
the Council's Alternative Corr rornise %ecorrimendaLion on Case No. CW 10-118: City of
Clearwater
This official acknowledgement by the City of Clearwater is pursuant to the following action of the
Clearwater City Council, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Type of Action: Resolution 10-24
October 5, 2010
Date:
Signe 7 , V.a.,. -r
Title: Cir'y 1f4,^14GX-R_'
Date: A -'1 - Zo t V
Exhibit A