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CDB Meeting Date: April 17, 2001
Case #: CPA 01-03-01
Agenda Item: D4
REQUEST:
INITIATED BY:
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Comprehensive Plan Amendments Related to Beach by Design
City of Clearwater Planning Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Clearwater Beach is a 543 acre barrier island bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico
and on the east by Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway. Clearwater Beach
has a north-south orientation and can be accessed from the mainland on the east by the
Memorial Causeway or from the south by the Sand Key Bridge. Memorial Causeway
and Pier 60 serve as the boundary between "North Beach" and "South Beach."
According to the 1990 Census, Clearwater Beach is home to 3466 residents. Almost half
of the island is used for residential purposes including single-family dwellings,
townhouses, multi-family dwellings and condominiums. The remainder of the island is
tourist oriented. There are approximately 3777 hotel and motel units ranging from "mom
and pop" motels to several large hotel chains. Clearwater Beach also has a small
commercial district north of Pier 60 along Mandalay Avenue, south of Pier 60 along
Gulfview Boulevard and in Clearwater Pass.
The City began discussing the need for a development plan for Clearwater Beach in
1991. A traffic study was conducted that year, however, no real planning efforts took
place until 1996. At this time a parking feasibility study was conducted, as well as a
redevelopment report regarding the South Mandalay area of Clearwater Beach. This
redevelopment report garnered support among the City Commission to authorize a
Request for Proposals to determine the need for a Community Redevelopment Area
(CRA) on Clearwater Beach. In 1996 a consultant was selected and in 1997 the report
was finalized which indicated that a portion of Clearwater Beach met the statutory
requirements for CRA designation. Due to concerns about how such a designation would
affect the perception of the beach, the Commission opted not to pursue the CRA.
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During this time, concerns continued to be raised about the general physical conditions of
Clearwater Beach and how tourist and market perceptions were changing due to the
general lack of reinvestment in business properties, poor traffic and pedestrian
circulation, parking and poor aesthetic conditions. The Beach continued to suffer from
an inability to tap into the wave of economic and real estate expansion. Buildings that
were appropriate and sufficient to cater to 1960s and 1970s visitors were viewed as worn
out, too small and too functionally obsolete to meet the demands of today's travelers.
Due to density and height restrictions on Clearwater Beach, large private-sector
developers had not attempted redevelopment projects on the Beach, because they could
not get the intensity of development that they believed necessary to justify costs.
Residents, business owners, the City Commission and City Administration concluded that
near-term action must occur to preserve the quality of life and business reputation of
Clearwater Beach. In order to address these concerns, the City hired a consultant in 1997
to identify problems, desires and opportunities on Clearwater Beach, as well as to
determine specific actions that would preserve and improve this unique urban barrier
island. This process resulted in a strategic development plan for Clearwater Beach
entitled "Clearwater Beach: Strategies for Revitalization." This planning process
involved extensive public input. Three surveys were conducted of the three stakeholders
on the beach - the beach property owners, beach visitors and hotel/motel
owners/operators. Additionally, the Clearwater Beach Association, the Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Beach Area
Council hosted a series of public meetings. A two-day public design charette was also
conducted as part of the process, as well as several other public meetings. This extensive
public input process resulted in the development of a number of key issues and concerns.
These ranged from basic code enforcement and maintenance issues to more complex
redevelopment needs. Public services such as parking and transportation and public
facilities such as recreation needs, public buildings and public safety locations were also
identified as key issues. The Plan recommended twenty (20) projects to deal with the
issues and opportunities identified. Many of the project ideas were formulated, discussed
and critiqued at the public design charette and gained significant public support.
The City continued its work on Clearwater Beach by hiring the consulting firm of Siemon
and Larson to prepare a plan to implement the recommendations of Strategies for
Revitalization in light of fiscal and legal constraints, analysis of the economy and market,
as well as changed conditions. Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines was presented to the City in September 2000. A total of
thirteen (13) public meetings, including four (4) citywide public workshops were
conducted. The City Commission adopted the plan on February 15, 2001.
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Beach by Design sets forth a series of strategies for the revitalization of Clearwater Beach
The plan includes six major components:
• Land Use
• Mobility
• Off-street Parking
• Catalytic Projects
• Economic Feasibility and Financing, and
• Design Guidelines
Below is a brief discussion of each component of the plan.
1. Land Use.
The boundaries for Beach by Design are generally located between Acacia Street to
the north, the Sand Key Bridge to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west and
Clearwater Harbor to the east, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beach
By Design establishes the following eight (8) distinct districts within Clearwater
Beach. Attached please find a map illustrating these districts. Below please find a
brief description of the anticipated character of each district.
• Old Florida - Low scale and intensity area of North Beach. Renovation
and revitalization of existing improvements is anticipated. Densities in the
area should generally be limited to existing densities.
• Destination Resort - The preferred form of redevelopment is mixed with
resort residential and hospitality uses fronting on the Beach and retail,
restaurant and residential uses fronting on North Mandalay.
• Marina Residential - Beach by Design anticipates the redevelopment of
this area into a marina based residential neighborhood with commercial
uses permitted in specified locations and residential uses permitted
between them. A public boardwalk is desired for this neighborhood
between the Causeway and Mandalay with the potential development of a
marina-based hotel on the Yacht Basin Apartment site.
• Retail and Restaurant - The Plan anticipates that this district will become
a retail and restaurant district. It also stresses the need for a parking
garage to accommodate anticipated commercial development in the
District.
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• Pier 60 - Additional beautification efforts are proposed for the area
surrounding the Beach Roundabout. The area will continue to be a place
of assembly on the Beach.
• Small Motel District - Beach by Design envisions that this area will retain
most of the existing buildings and be an area where renovations to existing
improvements are made. The only exception is on Brightwater Drive,
which is anticipated to redevelop with new townhomes and timeshares.
• Beach Walk - Beach by Design proposes to redevelop S. Gulfview into a
great beachfront promenade that will involve the removal of some parking
west of Gulfview. This strategy has been identified as a way to stimulate
the redevelopment of properties in this area.
• Clearwater Pass District - Beach by Design contemplates this District
will be an area of strategic revitalization and renovation in response to
improving conditions in other areas of the Beach.
2. Mobility.
The mobility element of Beach by Design focuses on the arrival and distribution of
traffic, the need and desirability of alternative transportation modes including pedestrian,
bicycle and intra-beach transit, transit between Downtown, and transit between
Clearwater Beach and the other barrier islands. This section also discusses access
rationing and the need for residential and guest priorities in such a system and the
possibility of access rationing by controlled access lanes.
Some of the specific improvements proposed by Beach by Design include: widening
Coronado to a three lane section; relocating South Gulfview to the west of its current
location to create Beach Walk which is a promenade, pedestrian way and bicycle path
along traffic-calmed South Gulfview; road improvements on Mandalay; a continuous
sidewalk system south of the Beach Roundabout; real sidewalks along North Mandalay;
and an intra-beach transit system.
Off-street parking is also identified as a key issue. Beach by Design proposes that at least
two garages be constructed on Clearwater Beach when additional demand is generated by
revitalization efforts. One garage is proposed to be located south of the Pier 60 Park and
the other behind the Pelican Walk retail center. Additional garage sites were also
identified on the west side of North Mandalay between Rockaway and Bay Esplanade, in
the Clearwater Pass District and at the Clearwater Marina.
3. Catalytic Projects
Beach by Design proposes to designate the Beach a Community Redevelopment District
on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. This would enable the City to transfer
development rights within the plan area and deviate from existing density standards in
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limited locations. In order to overcome economic constraints associated with beach
redevelopment, the Plan proposes a small number of catalytic resort projects that would
transform Clearwater Beach into a quality family resort community. In order to stimulate
these "catalytic resort projects," the plan proposes to establish a limited pool of 600
additional hotel rooms that would be available in key locations on the Beach upon
compliance with specific criteria. The pool would be available for five (5) years and
would activate upon designation of the Community Redevelopment District. If the units
were not used within that timeframe, they would cease to exist.
4. Economic Reality and Feasibility
Beach by Design includes a section that estimates the public investment costs for all road,
sidewalk and landscaping improvements proposed by the Plan, which is estimated to be
approximately $12 million. The Plan proposes that a mix of existing City revenues such
as Pennies for Pinellas and the city capital improvement program could finance the
investments, as well as developer contributions, tax increment financing, grants and
increases in ad valorem taxes as a result of new development. The Plan also recommends
that the City seek federal funding for the capital costs of the intra-beach and beach access
transit systems.
5. Design Guidelines
Because Beach by Design involves private development and redevelopment, design
guidelines have been included in the Plan to ensure that the City's design objectives will
be met. The design guidelines section includes provisions that will guide the following:
• Density
• Building height
• Building design, scale and mass
• Setbacks
• Street level facades
• Parking areas
• Sidewalks
• Street furniture
• Street lighting
• Fountains, and
• Materials and colors.
ANALYSIS:
1. Future Land Use Element
The existing Future Land Use Element includes policies regarding redevelopment in
general, as well as redevelopment of the beach tourist area. Staff is proposing to make
revisions to this element to expand and/or better define the City's redevelopment policies,
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recognize Beach by Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach,
designate Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District, create a limited
density pool of additional hotel rooms for three specific areas on Clearwater Beach, and
address transportation concerns regarding Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing the
following revisions.
A. Proposal: Revise Objective 1.2 as follows:
Objective 1.2 - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management Element and
the Future Land Use Map) in coastal 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, and
shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane Evacuation Plan
and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be maintained or
decreased.
Analysis:
Redevelopment efforts can be assisted by significant improvements in the public domain;
however, private investment does not always follow. Usually significant community
redevelopment occurs only after one or two major projects have been constructed. These
projects typically involve significant risk and their success is usually the reason why
additional reinvestment is made throughout an area.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs typically paid by quality resort developers. Beach by Design recognizes the need
and value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes a limited pool of 600 additional hotel rooms which would be
available for use in three locations on Clearwater Beach for a period of five (5) years
from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District.
At the end of this time period, any unused units would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no adverse
impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure that the type of "catalytic"
projects desired is obtained and that impacts are minimized, the density pool can only be
used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria specified in Beach by Design are
met. One criterion is particularly important when considering density increases in the
coastal high hazard area. Beach by Design requires that a legally enforceable mandatory
evacuation/hurricane covenant be established that requires any resort making use of the
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density pool to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch is posted by the National
Hurricane Center. Destination resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an
advantage over residential units when considering evacuation needs because no persons
will be required to evacuate from one acre of land when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
Furthermore, destination resort rooms developed with the use of the density pool are
limited to tenancies of thirty (30) days so that rooms cannot be used as residential units.
The criterion prevents any resort making use of the density pool from generating
permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. This provision reduces impacts on
water and sewer consumption because hotel consumption rates are generally lower than
residential rates. Decreased traffic is another benefit when comparing the impacts of
destination resorts compared to residential development. Most guest travel to the resort
and spend most of their time at the resort thereby resulting in a decrease in the number of
trips generated on the local streets.
Please refer to pages 42 - 46 of Beach by Design for additional analysis:
B. Proposal: Revise Objective 2.1 as follows:
Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas
shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation of
redevelopment and special area plans, and the construction of catalytic
private projects, city investment, and continued emphasis on property
maintenance standards.
Analysis:
The City of Clearwater experienced rapid growth during the 1960's and 1970's and is
now a substantially built-out community. Regional trends indicate that people and
business are attracted to outlying areas of the Tampa Bay metropolitan region. Although
Clearwater has beautiful beaches and neighborhoods that attract people, it is apparent that
the City needs to be proactive to keep Clearwater competitive in the regional market.
Redevelopment is essential to maintain the health of Clearwater. Even though there are
very few areas within Clearwater that could be considered blighted, there are many areas
that are viewed as obsolete or inefficient in today's market. The City of Clearwater
recognizes that it must plan for the future health and sustainability of these areas and
must employ a variety of means in this endeavor. The proposed revision to Objective 2.1
supports a range of planning efforts including the use of special area plans, which have
been used by the City of Clearwater and is supported by the regulatory scheme of the
Pinellas Planning Council. The proposed amendments also support the construction of
catalytic private projects that are generally needed to spur redevelopment, as well as city
investment in public facilities.
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C. Proposal: New and Revised Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 as follows:
New Policy:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
Analysis:
Private redevelopment efforts do not always follow public investment; therefore, the use
of development incentives may need to be used to stimulate private investment. In the
past, the City of Clearwater has allowed higher densities through the community
redevelopment district, as well as for significant consolidation with the boundaries of the
Downtown Clearwater Periphery Plan, an adopted special area plan. Clearwater also
permits the use of transfer of development rights within approved areas pursuant to the
Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Rules
established by the Pinellas Planning Council as well as the City's Community
Development Code. The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.1 is to recognize that in some
circumstances redevelopment may need to be stimulated and the City should have the
flexibility to creatively pursue redevelopment through a variety of techniques that
includes the full range of development incentives.
Revised Policy:
2.1.4.2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when
Mpropriate, transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach
transit, transfer of development rights and the use of design guidelines,
possible land
development solutions, within innevative shared paddng
eenuHunity r-edevelepmei4 area or- areas pursuant to Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
Renewal of Clearwater Beach is critical to the continued economic health of the City.
The beach is an extraordinary natural resource and it is what draws potential residents,
tourists, and a sizeable seasonal population to Clearwater. It is the heart of the tourist
economy and its importance is also reflected in the amount of revenues the Beach
contributes to the City's general fund. Clearwater Beach occupies less than one square
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mile, which is 3% of the City's total land area; however it generates 12% of the total ad
valorem tax revenues collected from the entire city.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Policy 2.1.2 is to expand the concept of a
renewed tourist district. The existing policy supports design guidelines, shared parking,
land acquisition, transportation and the establishment of a community redevelopment
area. In light of the passage of Beach by Design, a special area plan, renewal of
Clearwater Beach must be in compliance with the provisions of this adopted plan and the
scope of this policy is being revised to reflect the major elements of the plan.
Furthermore, the concept of shared parking already has been incorporated into the
Community Development Code.
The plan establishes eight distinct districts within the tourist area of Clearwater Beach
based on locational, functional and desired characteristics. Depending on the vision for a
district, development potential may be allowed to be in compliance with the existing
provisions of the Tourist Zoning District. In some instances, however, development
potential may actually be reduced due to the imposition of lower height limitations and a
more narrow range of permitted uses (For example, see character of Marina Residential
District, pages 11 - 12, Beach by Design.).
This proposed revised policy acknowledges the creation of the additional density pool for
resort hotel rooms. Due to the fact that resort development is constrained by the existing
density limits of 40 units per acres, Beach by Design supports the use of a limited density
pool to stimulate the construction of one or more destination resorts that will effectively
reposition Clearwater Beach as a quality resort community. The construction of
destination resorts will stimulate the revitalization and reinvestment of commercial
property, as well as "mom and pop" motels, whereas it is unlikely that residential
(condominium) development would have the same effect. The intensification of resort
hotel uses on Clearwater Beach would also reduce travel demand and the amount of
people that have to be evacuated in the event of a hurricane.
Beach by Design also focuses on specific transportation improvements that should be
pursued to improve the arrival and distribution system of the beach transportation
network, the need to utilize alternative modes of transportation such as pedestrian and
bicycle, as well as inter and intra-beach transit. The plan recognizes that the vacation of
public rights-of-way may also be appropriate to achieve redevelopment purposes
provided public safety and access are not compromised. The proposed revisions also
support the use of transfer of development rights as a redevelopment tool within the area
governed by Beach by Design.
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New Policy:
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive.
Analysis:
The Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan
permit special land use designations within Pinellas County to exceed density and
intensity limitations established by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. To be
eligible for a special designation, an area must meet specific locational characteristics
enumerated in the Countywide Rules and the local government must adopt a special area
plan that governs development potential within the plan boundaries. The Pinellas
Planning Council and the Countywide Planning Authority must also approve the special
area plan and apply the special land use designation to the Countywide Future Land Use
Map.
Beach by Design is a special area plan adopted by the Clearwater City Commission that
recognizes the area of Clearwater Beach described in proposed Policy 2.1.3 as a
Community Redevelopment District (CRD). Section 2.3.3.8.4 of the Countywide Rules
states that the purpose of the CRD is "to depict those areas of the County that are now
designated, or appropriate to be designated, as community centers and neighborhoods for
redevelopment in accord with a specific plan therefore." The locational requirements
specify that the CRD classification is "designed to serve local retail, financial,
governmental, residential, and employment focal points for a community; and to
specified target neighborhoods designed to encourage redevelopment in one or a
combination of uses as identified . . ." Clearwater Beach is a focal point of the
community and Pinellas County. It is the heart of the City's tourist economy with 3777
hotel/motel units and is home to 3466 residents according to the 1990 Census. Numerous
businesses are located throughout the entire redevelopment district and there are
numerous city owned recreational facilities including a recreation center, swimming pool,
boat ramp, ball fields, Pier 60 Park, as well as the City Marina.
The area governed by Beach by Design has six different land use designations on the
Clearwater Future Land Use Map and the Countywide Future Land Use Map including
Residential High, Resort Facilities High, Commercial General, Institutional,
Recreation/Open Space and Transportation/Utility. Beach by Design only permits
density increases beyond those currently in place through the use of the resort unit
density pool, which is only permitted in three specific areas for a period of five (5) years.
Proposed Policy 2.1.3 recognizes the Community Redevelopment District (CRD) created
by Beach by Design in the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan policies and provides the
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necessary regulatory link between Beach by Design, the Community Redevelopment
District and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. If the CRD special designation
were to be applied to the City's Future Land Use Map, a significant number of properties
would receive a new land use designation, however, existing development potential
would not change. The only increased density allowed by Beach by Design is the
additional resort units from the density pool that are limited to three areas for a period of
five (5) years. The City is proposing to identify those areas within the policies of
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan (see Proposed Policy 2.1.4).
See pages 42 - 47 of Beach by Design for a more detailed analysis of the designation of
Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District.
New Policy:
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in Beach
by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Baymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between BnMont Street and Papaya Street; and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
Analysis:
Beach by Design, an adopted special area plan for a portion of Clearwater Beach,
establishes the area as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD). This designation
permits increased flexibility with regard to allowable density and intensity. Beach by
Design establishes a density pool of 600 additional hotel rooms that can only be used if
the proposed resort complies with the criteria established in the plan, is located within the
area identified in the locations described in proposed Policy 2.1.4 and is approved by the
Clearwater City Commission.
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.4 is to limit the areas of Clearwater Beach that can
apply for the use of the density pool. The plan does not support making the pool
available to all 212.6 acres of the CRD. The areas eligible for the pool have been
selected due to one or more of the following reasons: proximity to the dry sand beach;
land assembly opportunities; proximity to Clearwater Harbor; or location relative to the
proposed Beach Walk (improved South Gulfview Boulevard).
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New Policy:
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
Analysis:
In order to account for the use of the density pool of hotel units created by Beach by
Design, the City Planning Department must track the allocation of units approved by the
City Commission. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to ensure that the pool is
administered properly and no more than the approved 600 units are actually allocated
during the five (5) year life of the pool.
Renumber Policies 2.1.2 through 2.1.7 with no change to the policy:
2.1.2-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of economic
opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing industries
through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
2.137 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1311 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
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Analysis:
Existing policies 2.1.2 - 2.1.7 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater Beach
pedestrian and bicycle improvements should adhere to the policies and design
guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
An important aspect to improving the quality of life in Clearwater is to improve
pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the City. The existing Policy 2.5.3 supports this
concept. Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan for Clearwater Beach discusses
alternative modes of transportation for Clearwater Beach. It specifically describes the
"hostile" pedestrian environment there and the need to develop a pedestrian system in
order to reduce traffic on the Beach. Beach by Design recommends providing a
continuous sidewalk system and imposes sidewalk width standards for different areas
within the Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
An important component of repositioning Clearwater Beach as a tourist destination is the
improvements recommended for South Gulfview Boulevard, south of Pier 60 in Beach by
Design. This major project, known as Beach Walk, proposes to 'transform South
Gulfview into a great beachfront place. It is a major component of the redevelopment
strategy for Clearwater Beach and is located within one of the areas identified as eligible
for the density pool of additional resort units. Beach Walk would relocate South
Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the west where existing surface parking lots
are located practically on the beach. The existing right-of-way would be vacated and
given to the property that fronts on South Gulfview, thereby adding significant amounts
of land to small parcels that would otherwise have very limited redevelopment
opportunities. Beach Walk would be a two-way two-lane roadway and include a 30-foot
wide pair of pathways along the western edge of the alignment - one for pedestrian and
the other for bicycles and roller bladers. The eastern half of the existing right-of-way is
proposed to turn into a promenade with sidewalk cafe seating and other sidewalk
activities. Beach Walk would not only result in a major pedestrian improvement, but
would also create a drive with a real view of the Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
A more detailed description and analysis of this project can be found on pages 48 - 52 of
Beach by Design.
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E. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.4 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
Analysis:
Clearwater Beach is the heart of the City's tourism economy. It is a small barrier island
that is very urban in nature and has very limited access to and from the mainland and a
very limited street network to provide island wide transportation. Due to the large
number of residents, visitors, and businesses owners and employees all competing to get
on the island, at times there are significant traffic delays. Particularly during peak
periods, traffic backups extend several miles to the east. The City has committed to
replacing the existing Memorial Causeway Bridge connecting the mainland with
Clearwater Beach, which will have a better level of service than the existing bridge. The
purpose of the proposed Policy 2.5.4 is to recognize that traffic to and within Clearwater
Beach needs to be improved and the City must fully evaluate the existing network so that
any needed improvements can be coordinated with the construction of the new bridge.
F. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Analysis:
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.5.5 is to require further evaluation of the potential for
an intra-beach transit system that was introduced in Beach by Design (pages 30 - 33).
This is a potential long-term solution to reducing the number of intra-barrier island trips.
This option requires fuller evaluation to determine the potential route, cost and benefits of
such a system, as well as to identify possible funding sources for such a costly transit
proposal.
G. Proposal: Revise Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those listed
in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by gpproved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
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PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER ZONING
CATEGORY PLAN CATEGORY DISTRICTS
Resort Facilities High Density 30 Dwelling Units Per Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR High Density
Accommodations .95; Overnight Residential
Accommodations/50 (HDR)
UPA; and as set forth Commercial (C)
in Beach by DesiQnn: A
Preliminary Desizn
for Clearwater Beach
and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance
No. 6689-01.
Analysis:
The proposed revisions to Policy 3.2.1 permits an exception to permitted intensities and
densities in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Since Clearwater is a built-out community that must compete in a
growing regional market, it must have flexibility to increase density and intensity as a
redevelopment tool. The City Commission can only permit any increases through
adoption of a special area plan or redevelopment plan, which would include an analysis
of such increases on existing infrastructure.
The proposed revision to the maximum density/intensity chart for the Resort Facilities
High land use category chart permits increases in development potential pursuant to
Beach by Design, the special area plan adopted by the City Commission for portions of
Clearwater Beach. The plan actually governs land within several plan categories;
however, the only density increase supported by the plan is the density pool of 600
additional resort units available only within several defined areas.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs quality resort developers typically pay. Beach by Design recognizes the need and
value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
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the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes this density pool for a period of five (5) years from the time
Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District. At the end of
this time period, any remaining units from the pool would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no
significant adverse impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure the type of
"catalytic" projects desired is obtained and impacts minimized the density pool can only
be used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria are met. One criterion is
particularly important when considering density increases in the coastal high hazard area.
It requires that a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/hurricane covenant be
established that requires the resort to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch
that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center. Destination
resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an advantage over residential units when
considering evacuation needs because no persons are required to evacuate from one acre
of land improved with a destination resort when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
2. Transportation Element
The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan does not address the existing
traffic congestion on Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing to add one new objective and
one new policy that recognize the seasonal traffic problems on the beach as well as the
need to determine the feasibility of solutions. The following amendments are proposed to
the Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
A. Proposal: Add Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and
explore methods to address any issues identified.
Analysis:
Due to the increases in traffic on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season and also
when the weather is favorable, the City needs to monitor the amount of traffic accessing
the beach as well as how traffic navigates the beach after it arrives. The City needs to
determine alternative means to handle this increased traffic. During peak season, various
groups are competing for access to the Beach - business owners and employees, beach
residents and beach visitors. An evaluation of various alternatives such as access
rationing, mainland side express bus service, intra-beach and inter-barrier island transit,
increased pedestrianism, etc. should be researched to determine which methods will best
address the traffic issues identified.
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B. Proposal: Addition of Policy 5.6.1
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on Clearwater
Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such improvement.
Analysis:
Traffic is mainly an issue on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season. However,
improvements should be made to help traffic flows all year round throughout the island.
Policy 5.6.1 is proposed to support the investigation and evaluation of alternative traffic
improvements and the feasibility of such improvements. Consideration should be given
to maintaining and/or improving levels of service, preserving accessibility to commercial
and residential areas and remedying safety or operational problems. Transportation
improvements geared toward enhancing the economic development potential of
Clearwater Beach should also be considered. Any improvements determined to be
feasible will require city expenditure to implement. Policy 5.6.1 proposes that possible
funding sources be researched so that the burden of such improvements does not fall
totally on the city's capital improvement budget.
3. Coastal Management Element
Due to the fact that numerous vehicles visit the city's coastal areas on a daily basis,
transportation and parking must be considered coastal management issues. Amendments
are being proposed to the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan to encourage increased transportation service to the beach and
between the barrier islands and to determine if an intra-beach transit system is feasible
and affordable. The following revisions are proposed.
A. Proposal: Revise Policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 as follows:
New Policy:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach, Sand Key_
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
Analysis:
Existing Policy 19.3.3 encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater Beach.
In order to address travel between the City's barrier islands, as well as those beach
communities to the south of the City, revised Policy 19.3.3 focuses on a way to reduce
the amount of traffic arriving and departing from Clearwater Beach. According to the
Metropolitan Planning Organizations 2000 Level of Service Report, the number of
average daily trips on the roadway segments connecting the barrier islands range from
12,793 to 21,644. Reducing the number of car trips through any alternative mode of
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transportation on these small land areas will help reduce congestion and pollution thereby
improving the quality of life.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) recently established trolley service
connecting Sand Key, which is adjacent to Clearwater Beach to the south, and Pass-A-
Grill, the mostly southerly beach community in Pinellas County. Beach by Design
recommends that the City work with PSTA to extend this transit route to Clearwater
Beach. If this link can be established, residents and visitors could use public transit to
travel to all of the other Pinellas County barrier island communities. In addition to
reducing the number of trips generated along the main thoroughfares connecting these
communities, tourism within the County could be enhanced.
New Policy:
19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
Analysis:
In an attempt to reduce congestion on Clearwater Beach, Beach by Design suggests that
an intra-beach transit system be integrated into the Beach Walk improvements. The
Beach Walk project would relocate South Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the
west where existing surface parking is located on gulf-front property. Beach Walk is
proposed to be a two-way two-lane roadway, which includes a 30-foot wide pair of
pedestrian and cyclist trails on the west and a dedicated area for a fixed transit guideway
system on the east. The purpose of such a system on Clearwater Beach would be to carry
passengers between public parking areas and commercial areas between North Beach and
South Beach. Beach by Design supports the use of a fixed guideway system for several
reasons. The major reason is that such systems keep transit separate from the traffic.
This enables fixed transit to be timely because its schedule is not affected by the amount
of traffic on the roadways. It can maintain its published schedule no matter how much
traffic is on the roads. This benefit encourages the use of the system and its use will
ultimately eliminate trips that would otherwise be made on the roadways. A fixed
guideway system is also beneficial because pedestrians mix better with transit when it
operates in a defined area.
Due to the difficulty and cost of developing such a system in a built-out area, the purpose
of proposed Policy 19.3.4 is to support further review of a fixed guideway system and to
determine the costs and benefits of such a system. Seepages 30 - 33 in Beach by Design
for additional information.
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Renumber Policies 19.3.3 through 19.3.6 with no change to any of these policies:
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.46 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation
should replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
dedicated bicycle lanes.
19.3.57 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Analysis:
Existing policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
B. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3.9 as follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
Analysis:
There are a total of 695 surface parking spaces located on the west side of South
Gulfview south of Pier 60. These valuable parking spaces located on publicly owned
beachfront property provide convenient access to the beach but greatly compromise the
natural beauty of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of the Gulf and
precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or recreational uses.
The City acknowledges that the number of existing parking spaces is needed to
accommodate the public, and when Clearwater Beach is revitalized more may be needed.
However, the City must balance the need for parking with the need of providing an
attractive public amenity along the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of proposed Policy
19.3.9 is to recognize the need to find another location for a portion or all of these spaces.
The probability of purchasing enough land to replace these spaces with another surface
lot is not great, nor is it desirable. Structured parking is the most attractive and realistic
alternative. Proposed Policy 19.3.9 also implies that as an alternative, the private sector
may also provide structured parking open to the public in the event it is not economically
feasible for the City to provide such new facilities
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C. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3. 10 as follows:
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface
parking west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Analysis:
In most redevelopment situations, public/private partnerships are valuable endeavors.
Improvements such as parking are usually needed to aid redevelopment efforts, however,
they are very costly. Due to the significant cost of acquiring beach property, which more
than likely includes income-producing improvements, it may be very difficult for the City
to afford. Additionally, the City would also have to fund the construction of a parking
facility, which is also significant. The City recognizes that there may be opportunities to
work with the private sector to provide new parking spaces as redevelopment occurs.
Proposed Policy 19.3.10 also encourages the replacement of a portion or all of the 695
public surface parking spaces on the west side of South Gulfview Boulevard fronting the
Gulf of Mexico. These parking spaces provide convenient access to the beach but greatly
compromise the scenic qualities of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of
the Gulf and precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or
recreational uses. The relocation of some of these existing parking spaces will also make
the construction of Beach Walk, a catalytic project recommended in Beach by Design,
possible. See pages 48 to 52 in Beach by Design for additional information regarding
Beach Walk.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposal and plans shall be reviewed for compliance with
the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other
appropriate plans including Beach by Design: A Preliminary Desi.Zn for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIP
Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Policy 19.6.1 is needed to recognize the existence of Beach by
Design and to require that redevelopment proposals located within the Community
Redevelopment District on Clearwater Beach comply with the provisions of this special
area plan. Even though the plan was adopted by ordinance and compliance with the
document is required, the proposed revision acknowledges it use as part of the City's
coastal management strategies.
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E. Proposal: Revise objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - overall density shall be retained and net finer-e se in Clearwater's
coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development rights between beach parcels is allowed
per the Community Development Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Objective 21.3 recognizes that the Future Land Use Element
regulates permitted density throughout the City. Revisions proposed to Objective 1.2
and Policy 3.2.1 of the Future Land Use Element allow maximum permitted densities to
be exceeded within specific areas identified in Beach by Design: a Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines, which are located in Clearwater' coastal
zone. The purpose of the proposed revision is to be consistent with the other changes
proposed.
4. Capital Improvements Element
Due to the fact that special area plans and redevelopment plans typically recommend
public investment in infrastructure, those improvements should be given priority in the
budgeting process. One amendment is proposed to the Capital Improvements Element to
accomplish this.
A. Proposal: Add Policy 28. as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Analysis:
When reviewing the existing objectives and policies of the Capital Improvements
Element, there is no recognition of the importance of capital improvements recommended
by redevelopment plans and special area plans. Since redevelopment is a key element in
the City's comprehensive planning efforts, this should be reflected in the City's capital
budgeting process. Redevelopment plans and special areas plans guide redevelopment
and in many instances redevelopment strategies involve investment in city-owned
infrastructure. These plans are adopted by the City Commission as policy and therefore
must be considered when prioritizing projects in the capital improvements budget.
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STANDARDS FOR REVIEW
Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-603(F) no amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan shall be approved unless it complies with the following standards:
1. The amendment will further implementation of the comprehensive plan consistent
with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the plan.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies and incorporates important elements of Beach by
Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach. The proposed
amendments are consistent with the existing goals, policies and objectives contained
in the plan and actually expand the city's long range planning policies related to
redevelopment in general and particularly on Clearwater Beach.
2. The amendment is not inconsistent with other provisions of the comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive
plan. They broaden the City's approach to redevelopment and gain consistency
between the Comprehensive Plan and Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan
for Clearwater Beach.
3. The available uses, if applicable to which the property may be put are appropriate to
the property in questions and compatible with existing and planned uses in the area.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan do not make any
changes to permitted uses. The policies related to Beach by Design create a
Community Redevelopment District for Clearwater Beach. The plan only allows uses
that are currently permitted by the Tourist Zoning District. It also creates incentives
to stimulate destination resort development, which is compatible with existing
permitted uses on Clearwater Beach.
4. Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
The provision establishing the density pool of 600 additional resort units permitted by
Beach by Design has been analyzed and it has been determined that existing sewer,
water and transportation capacity can accommodate this pool.
It is estimated that sewage discharge from the 600 resort hotel room will average 0.09
MGD. The Marshall Street Plant has a permitted capacity of 10 MGD and current
average flow into this plant is 6.1. The sewage flows generated by the proposed
density pool will not exceed the capacity of the plant and represent a very small
increase in flow that the plant's current capacity can easily serve.
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The City of Clearwater purchases water from Pinellas County as well as draws from
the City's wellfield. The Southwest Florida Water Management District permit
allows the City to withdraw 6.25 MGD from the City's wellfield. Currently, the City
uses 3 MGD but is currently expanding this to 5 MGD. An additional 600 resort
rooms will generate approximately 120,000 GPD, which is 0.09 MGD; therefore, the
City has capacity to accommodate these additional 600 units. The amount of
increased water usage is minimal and within potable water capacities.
With regard to traffic impacts, DKS Associates has supplemented their 1998 Beach
traffic study and incorporated the proposed elements of Beach by Design including
the pool of 600 additional resort rooms, new parking facilities, the construction of
Beach Walk and the Coronado Drive improvements. Projections of future traffic
volumes consistent with these proposals have been evaluated and it has been
determined that no reductions will occur to current levels of service found throughout
Clearwater Beach.
Consideration should also be given to the fact that Beach by Design imposes lower
height limitations than currently permitted in the Tourist Zoning District for several
use districts. These limitations will actually result in decreased development potential
on Clearwater Beach, which will have a positive impact on public facilities. The
proposed amendments supporting monitoring and analysis of beach traffic, the need
for improvements to improve traffic flow, inter-barrier island and intra-barrier island
transit should also help reduce traffic congestion and eliminate trips from the existing
roadways.
5. The amendment will not adversely affect the natural environment.
The proposed amendments will not adversely affect the natural environment. Beach
by Design governs areas that are already developed and the plan does not allow any
increases in the permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. No
amendments are proposed which change current environmental policies. Any
redevelopment that occurs as a result of the proposed amendments must comply with
impervious surface ratio, drainage, and water quality and transportation standards.
No proposals contained in these amendments would alter the existing natural
environment.
6. The amendment will not adversely impact the use of property in the immediate area.
The purpose of the proposed amendments related to redevelopment in general and
those associated with Beach by Design are to positively impact the use of property.
The policies related to monitoring seasonal traffic congestion on the Beach, seriously
exploring fixed guideway transit on the beach and transit options to link Clearwater
Beach with the other Pinellas County barrier islands, relocating unsightly surface
parking on the Gulf of Mexico, and requiring public improvements outlined in
redevelopment plan are all policies which strive to improve the City of Clearwater
and actually benefit property.
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies, recognizes the adoption of Beach by Design, creates a
Community Redevelopment District for portions of Clearwater Beach, articulates the
need to analyze traffic issues on Clearwater Beach and find solutions to those issues,
supports the relocation of public parking from gulf-front property, encourages alternative
modes of transportation on Clearwater Beach, supports public/private partnerships to
provide public parking on Clearwater Beach and supports integrating improvements
proposed by special area plans into the capital improvement budget process. These
proposed amendments further the goals and many objectives already included in the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Department Staff recommends APPROVAL of the amendments to the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by: Gina L. Clayton
ATTACHMENT:
Ordinance No. 6794-01
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines
Beach Walk District Traffic Study
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Harriger, Sandy
From: Clayton, Gina
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 2:09 PM
To: Harriger, Sandy
Subject: Status Report
In the report we have that lists all the cases and tracks when they go to DRC, CDB, CC, PPC, and CPA, would you please
add the comprehensive plan text amendments (beach)? They have already been to CDB, CC. They will not go to PPC
and CPA. We don't know when second reading will be so just put a "T' in that place. If this is not clear - let me know.
Thanks you!
Gina L. Clayton
Senior Planner
City of Clearwater
gclayton@clearwater-fl.com
(727) 562-4587
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TO: City Commission
FROM: Ralph Stone, Planning cDATE: April 19, 2000
RE: Community Development Board Recommendation regarding
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
At the April 17, 2001 meeting, the Community Development Board unanimously
approved with proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in Ordinance No. 6794-
01 with the following change. The Board's proposed change is highlighted.
Proposed Revised Policy 2.1.4-2
Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the establishment of
distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the establishment of a limited density pool of
additional hotel rooms to be used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach,
enhancement of public .rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when
appropriate, transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach transit, transfer of
development rights and the use of design guidelines,
shared par-king solutions, possible land aequisition, transpeFtation As, and
establishment of it redevelopment area of " pursuant to Beach by Design.
A Preliminary Desizn for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
J.B. JOHNSON, VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER BOB CLARK, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER ® F. DAVID HEMERICK, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
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From: Michael D. Quillen, City Engineer-*
Date: April 10, 2001
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RE: Beach By Design f
As requested, I have confirmed the City's potable water and sanitary sewer
capacity to serve on additional 600 resort hotel rooms on Clearwater Beach.
Sanitary Sewer:
600 resort hotel rooms @ 150 GPD/room = 90,000 GPD (0.09 MGD).
The treatment plant serving these facilities is the Marshall Street APCF which has
a permitted capacity of 10 MGD. The current average flow, based on the last
three months, is 6.1 MGD. Consequently, sufficient sanitary sewer capacity is
available. Although this treatment plant is at over 50% of the permitted capacity,
the City's FDEP, approved Capacity Analysis Report indicates that the three month
average daily flow will not exceed the plants permitted capacity through at least
the year 2010.
Potable Water:
600 resort hotel rooms @ 200 GPD/room = 120,000 GPD (0.12 MGD).
The City is currently permitted by SWFWMD to withdraw 6.25 MGD from our
wellfield. We are currently withdrawing 3.0 MGD and are in the design phase of a
project to expand our capacity to 5.0 MGD. The remainder of our current total
demand of approximately 14-15 MGD is met by purchasing water from Pinellas
County. The increase in production from the City wellfield will be sufficient to
serve the new. resort hotel rooms without increasing the amount of water
purchased from Pinellas County. Additionally, at this time there are no restrictions
on the amount of water we are able to purchase from the County.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
J. B. JOHNSON, VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER BOB CLARK, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER ® F. DAVID HEMERICK, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
Interim Report
BEACH WALK DISTRICT
TRAFFIC STUDY
Prepared for:
City of Clearwater
Prepared by:
DKS Associates
Tampa, Florida
I DKS Associates
12000 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 112 (813) 962-5959
Tampa, Florida 33618-3311 Fax: (813) 962-5744
April 12, 2001
Mr. Michael Quillen, P.E., City Engineer
City Of Clearwater Public Works Administration
100 South Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, FL 3375675520
RE: Beach Walk District Traffic Study
Dear Michael:
Traffic. Transportation. Engineering. Planning
We are pleased to submit this Interim Report which summarizes the findings and recommendations of our
Traffic Study for the Beach Walk District at Clearwater Beach. This report addresses future traffic conditions
related to implementation of the "Beach By Design" plan for the district. Our key findings are listed below:
South Gulfview Boulevard can function acceptably as a curvilineal two lane roadway. A combination
of alignment, lane widths and posted speed limits will be needed to create the low speed operational
conditions recommended in the "Beach By Design " plan. Emergency vehicle access and
maintaining the ability for traffic to bypass stalled vehicles can be accommodated by providing a 28
foot wide roadway, but using striping and reflectorized pavement markers to reduce effective lane
widths to 10 feet.
2. Coronado Drive should be designed to accommodate one through lane in each direction plus a
median lane for left turns. This three-lane cross section will accommodate the expected diversion
of traffic from South Gulfview Boulevard as well as from Hamden Drive.
3. With three lanes, Coronado Drive will also accommodate the additional traffic generated by the
Marriott Seashell Resort as well as the beach parking traffic diverted to the new parking garage.
Access to Gulfview Boulevard will be needed to allow exiting traffic to use northbound Gulfview in
addition to Coronado during the peak hours. The vacation of Third Street, as part of this
development project, will not adversely impact traffic conditions in the Beach Walk District.
4. Access to and management of the small surface lots created in the "eyebrows" are concerns which .
will need to be addressed in the concept plan. It would be desirable to minimize their use by beach
visitors. Designs which preclude left turn access will be needed.
5. Redevelopment of the Days Inn property provides an opportunity to modify a key entry point to the
Beach Walk District. Coordination of site access with possible changes to the adjacent street
system can encourage the desired patterns of traffic suggested by the "'Beach by Design" Plan.
While specifics on the Markopoulos development were not available, there appears to be a number
of alternative concepts worth considering.
If you have any questions or comments on this Interim Report, please call us. We will continue to work with
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to prepare the functional design plans for South Gulfview Boulevard and
Coronado Drive.
Sincerely,
D ssociate.
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Interim Report
BEACH WALK DISTRICT
TSTUDY
Prepared for:
City of Clearwater
Prepared by:
DKS Associates
Tampa, Florida
April 12, 2001
Table Of Contents
Introduction ......................................................... 1
Existing Traffic Conditions ............................................ 1
Future Traffic Conditions .............................................. 6
Summary of Findings ................................................ 14
Appendix A--Existing Cond tions
Appendix B-Future Conditi ms
List of Figures
1 Location Map .................................................. 2
2 Friday PM Peak Hour Traffic ...................................... 3
3 Saturday PM Peak Hour Traffic .................................... 4
4 Existing Friday Peak Hour Levels Of Service ........................ 7
5 Existing Saturday Peak Hour Levels Of Service ...................... 8
6 "Beach By Design" Transportation Elements ....................... 10
7 Future Friday Peak Hour Levels of Service ......................... 12
8 Future Saturday Peak Hour Levels Of Service ...................... 13
9 Alternative Access/Circulation Concepts .......................... 15
List of Tables
1 Highway Capacity Manual Level Of Service Criteria .................. 5
2 Trip Generation Estimates .......................................11
Introduction
DKS Associates has been retained by the City of Clearwater to evaluate and refine the
' transportation concepts of the Beach by Design Plan for the Beach Walk District. This
interim report summarizes the current status of our traffic study including a summary of the
analyses and preliminary findings to date. The focus of the initial work has been to
evaluate existing traffic and pedestrian conditions in the study area, prepare traffic
projections which reflect the basic concepts involved in the "Beach By Design" plan and
' perform evaluations of future traffic conditions after the plan is implemented. Subsequent
efforts will involve refinement of the traffic circulation and access plan for the Beach Walk
District and development of a preliminary functional design for the mayor components of
' the recommended plan. Figure 1 shows the study area and the street system that is
involved in the traffic study.
Existing Traffic Conditions
Traffic/Pedestrian Volumes Traffic counts taken by the City of Clearwater at the
' Roundabout were compiled and evaluated to identify the seasonal and daily patterns of
traffic in the Beach Walk area. Charts 1 and 2 found in Appendix A present the daily traffic
entering the roundabout from April, 2000 through February, 2001. This data was used to
' determine the appropriate traffic levels to use for designing the roadway system serving
the Beach Walk District. Typically the 100"' highest hour of the year is used for roadway
design purposes. Based on the daily count information, a design weekend volume of
' 48,000 vehicles per day (entering) and a design weekday volume of 45,000 vehicles per
day (entering) appears appropriate to use. During these periods volumes on Coronado
Drive immediately south of the Roundabout range from 29,000 to 31,000 vehicles per day.
' Coronado Drive south of the Roundabout carries an AADT volume of approximately 24,000
vehicles per day.
A review of hourly counts on Coronado Drive south of the Roundabout indicates a slightly
different pattern of traffic than in other parts of Pinellas County. This is attributable to the
' resort character of Clearwater Beach. Typically traffic steadily builds during the morning
and early afternoon, reaching a peak around 4 or 5 PM and then slowly dropping off until
11 PM or midnight. The peak hour frequently appears slightly later (5 to 6 PM) on
weekends.
Manual turning movement counts and pedestrian counts were taken by DKS Associates
during the peak hours on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24, 2001. These
counts were taken at the two signalized intersections and many of the minor, unsignalized
intersections in the Beach Walk District. Machine counts on Coronado Drive, taken by the
' City of Clearwater were also obtained. The daily count on Friday was 30,961 vehicles and
the count on Saturday was 31,278 vehicles. Figures 2 and 3 summarize the hourly turning
movements in the study area recorded during 4-5 PM on Friday and 5-6 PM on Saturday.
' In addition we analyzed entry/exits reports for the two South Gulfview parking lots and the
Pier 60 parking lot to identify the peak hourly entering and exiting volumes. Field
observations of traffic flow and pedestrian patterns were observed during these counts as
' well as other weekdays and weekends in March.
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' Level of Service Conditions An operational evaluation of traffic and pedestrian
conditions was performed for the entire Beach Walk District street system using the
Synchro/Sim 5 software. This software performs Level of Service calculations using the
' procedures of the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual as well as a microscopic simulation
modeling of vehicle flows. Table 1 summarizes the operational characteristics of the
street and intersection system used to determine Level of Service conditions.
' Table 1
Highway Capacity Manual Level Of Service Criteria
' Level Of Service LOS Criteria
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C > 13-19 > 20-35 > 15-25
D > 9-13 > 35-55 > 25-35
E > 7-9 > 55-80 > 35-50
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For the purpose of this study South Gu lfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive have been
classified as Class IV Urban Streets. The function and design of these two streets are
most consistent with characteristics of this roadway classification as defined in the
Highway Capacity Manual.
Observations of peak period traffic conditions in the study area indicate the single most
' influential feature is the Roundabout. The Roundabout serves as a governor of traffic
limiting the hourly volume of traffic entering and exiting the study area from the north via
Coronado. As traffic on the Roundabout nears the effective capacity, traffic on northbound
Coronado Drive begins to queue spilling back to and through the intersection of South
Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive. This spill-back can extend south on Coronado
' Drive and on South Gulfview Boulevard to Third Street and occasionally even further. This
spill-back in turn contributes to delays on the minor cross streets in the study area. Thus
Mile Level of Service B conditions would normally be expected in the study area, what
' is actually experienced on the street is Level of Service D or worse. The Roundabout itself
is impacted by the openings of the Causeway Bridge. The surrounding area street system
requires significant time to recover from the back-ups and surges which occur during and
immediately after the bridge opening. Until these external operational issues are
resolved; the benefits of improvements to the study area street system will be largely
undetected. However, the benefits will be noticed during off peak conditions.
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Figures 4 and 5 provide a summary of the existing Levels of Service on the study area
street system. This data indicates (absent the external issues previously discussed) the
area street system has capacity to accommodate the current demands at acceptable levels
of service. Level of Service C/D conditions were identified at the intersection of Hamden
Drive and South Gulfview. Pedestrian/vehicular conflicts for the heavy left turn/right turn
movements from South Gulfview to Hamden have a significant influence in reducing the
Level of Service. Detailed level of service calculations are provided in Appendix A.
Pedestri an/Bicycle Movements Pedestrian/bicycle traffic is another significant factor
within the study area. Heavy pedestrian movements between the Pier 60 beach area and
the Marina contribute to the overall congestion of the segment of Coronado Drive between
South Gulfview Boulevard and the Roundabout. However, the signalized pedestrian
crossing seems to be more effective and safer than conditions prior to the Roundabout
construction. Pedestrian crossings at the intersection of South Gulfview and Coronado,
while also heavy, seem to be adequately accommodated by the pedestrian signal phasing.
Heavy pedestrian movements crossing South Gulfviewat the numerous marked crossings
in the Beach Walk District from First to Fifth Street interfere with the flow of traffic and vice
versa. This, however, is more an expected and unavoidable feature of a beachfront type
of resort area. For the most part, though, disruption to the normal flow of traffic is sporadic
and short term. While pedestrians may have to wait a significant time for acceptable gaps
in traffic, the presence of the median reduces the amount of pedestrian vehicular conflict.
In contrast, pedestrian/bicycle movements in the Coronado Drive corridor from Hamden
to First Street are much lighter with few conflicts noted. Significant pedestrian/vehicular
conflicts were observed at the intersection of Hamden Drive and South Gulfview
Boulevard. These conflicts significantly reduce the overall intersection level of service for
pedestrians and vehicles.
Parking Conditions While not a focus of this transportation study, the location and
operation of the on-street and off-street parking has a strong influence on the traffic
patterns in the Beach Walk District. As long as the access to the parking is along South
Gulfview Boulevard, this street will attract the greater volume of traffic. Furthermore, on
peak days when the public parking lots become full, traffic entering the lots continues to
queue as visitors wait for the next available space. This queuing often interferes with the
through traffic movements and can disrupt traffic flows through the signalized intersections.
During the peak season the intersection of South Gulfview Blvd. and Coronado Drive
frequently experiences spill-back from the Pier 60 parking lot. A similar problem occurs
at Hamden and South Gulfview Blvd., only the spill-back problem is related to access to
a hotel parking lot.
Future Traffic Conditions
A detailed review of the recommendations and guidelines for the Beach Walk District as
described in the "Beach By Design " plan was conducted. The modifications to the existing
street and pedestrian system reflected by the plan were analyzed to identify the ability of
the proposed system to adequately accommodate expected traffic and pedestrian flows.
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The primary transportation elements of the Beach by Design plan which were evaluated
are illustrated in Figure 6 and described below.
Relocation/Realignment of South Gulfview Boulevard The plan recommends
the relocation/realignment of South Gulfview Boulevard to provide a vehicle and
pedestrian promenade. A more curvilinear alignment is recommended to include
two travel lanes (each 10 feet in width) with a bicycle roller/blade lane 15 feet in
width. A pedestrian promenade 25 feet in width with parallel a transit guideway 10
feet in width is proposed for the current alignment of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Eyebrow Parking Areas The recommendation is to provide small surface lots in
the two "eyebrows" created by the new curvilinear street. These spaces are
intended to be used primarily by patrons of the restaurants and shops and not by
beach visitors. The size and configuration and access requirements of these lots
will be examined as part of this study.
Relocation of Parking The new South Gulfview Boulevard will require the
relocation of existing on-street and off-street parking areas which serve the beach
area. The North Gulfview surface lot will be replaced by a parking garage which
is part of the proposed Marriott Seashell Resort. A minimum of 400 public parking
spaces are to be provided (in addition to the parking spaces required for the
project) with the possibility for a total of 580 spaces available for the general public.
Primary access to the parking structure will occur off of Coronado Drive although
secondary (restricted) access to Gulfview Boulevard is proposed.
• Catalytic Development Projects The "Beach By Design" plan provides a number
' of incentives for the redevelopment of the Beach Walk District. Thus, some limited
growth potential in resort activity can be anticipated. To encourage redevelopment
in Clearwater Beach, a pool of 600 additional hotel rooms has been created which
' would be available for use at one or more sites within designated priority
development areas. In order to be eligible for this pool, development projects have
to meet a number of criteria. Two projects currently in the planning stages have
been incorporated in this study.
Proposed Marriott Seashell Resort This proposed redevelopment
project will involve approximately 250 rooms plus supporting retail
and restaurant facilities. The site of the proposed resort currently is
occupied by 66 hotel units. New trips generated by the resort will be
added onto the existing street system. The site plan includes vacating
existing Third Street between Coronado Drive and South Gulview
' Boulevard. Access to Coronado Drive and South Gulfview Boulevard
will be provided by a driveway along the south side of the property.
A hotel service drive will be located along the north side of the
' development. A major pick-up and drop-off area for arriving guests
will be provided on Coronado Drive.
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Lane Grp Cap (vph) 637 548 279 889 600 403
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Signal belay / Veh (s) 332 481
Average Speed (mph) 1 0
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Distance Traveled (mi) 134 33
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Volume (vph) 173 1665
Signal Delay / Veh'(s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 16
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Volume (vph) 584 605 93
Signal Delay /Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 >.1 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 31 20 1
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Average Speed (mph) 5 0
' Total Travel Time (hr) 8 1972
Distance Traveled (mi) 42 69
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Volume (vph) 1964 1109
Signal' Delay / Veh (s) 13 9999
Average Speed (mph) 5 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 9 30..8.6
Distance Traveled (mi) 47 141
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Signal Delay /'Veh (s) 54 9999
Average Speed (mph) 2 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 34 239
Distance Traveled (mi) 60 4
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Volume (vph) 609 532 1025
Signal; Delay / Veh (s) 10 9 4
Average Speed (mph) 11 11 20
Total Travel Time (hr) 3 2 6
' Distance Traveled (mi) .32 23 130
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Volume (vph) 18 132 404 452
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 19 11 0 1
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Volume (vph) 27 596 584
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 19 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 24
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 44 59
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' Volume (vph) 113 67 15
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 1 9
Average Speed (mph) 25 23 8
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
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Direction E8 11118 SE
Volume (vph) 15 25 10
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 1 0
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Volume (vph) 15 128 57
Signal 'Delay / Veh (s) 10 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 5 2
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Signal Delay? Veh (s) 9 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 24 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 0
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26: N Gulfview Lot & S Gulfview Blvd
Volume (vph) 35 595 559
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 58 41
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Volume (vph) 35 339 380
Signal Delay / Veh ;(s) 12 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 10 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2.
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 19 43
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Volume (vph) 63 440 517
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 15 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 9 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 3 37 50
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Volume (vph) 28 16 322 371
Signal Delay `/ Veh'(s) 16 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 8 10 25 24
' total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 1 44 21
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Volume (vph) 29 45 158 97
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 11 11 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 10 11 24 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 3 10 11
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04/11/2001
1 34: Fifth St & Hamden Drive
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Volume (vph) 15 158 107
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 10 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 23 25
1 Total Travel Time. (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 6 6
36: Bayside Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction WE3 NIB SB
Volume (vph) 25 157 102
Signal Delay '/>Veh,(s) 10 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 14 25 21
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 12 4
38: S Gulfview Lot & S-Gulfview Blvd
EB Nf3.. SB ;, s ? ? ,
Direction ,
Volume (vph) 55 444 490
Signal 'Delay /Veh(s) 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 56 41
41: Hamden Drive & Coronado Drive
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Direction - NB ??8 ? . S?
Volume (vph) 461 92 385
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 3 0 13
Average Speed (mph) 18 - 25 15
' Total Travel Time (hr) 1 0 4
Distance Traveled (mi) 25 7 53
' 42: Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd
?red?on " NB.z, SB SE X?W ,r=u ?_,
Volume (vph) 28 438 643 783
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Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 10 32 11 14
Average Speed (mph) 4 5 16 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 5 5 5
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 24 81 54
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04/11/2001
44: Bayway Blvd & S Gulfview Blvd
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D?rect?on .?B SE NW=_
Volume (vph) 133 922 650
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 5 63 23
47: S Gulfview Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction :. EB : `WB : SB
Volume (vph) 826 671 10
Signal Delay /'Veh (s) 0 0 40
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 1
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 2 0 ,
Distance Traveled (mi) 29 52 0
48: Bayway Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction EB W13
NB
Volume (vph) 96 144 20
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 1 9
Average Speed (mph) 25 23 5
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 8 0
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Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
38: S Gulfview Lot & S Gulfview Blvd 'T NB
Direction ?? =M
Volume (vph) 55 444 490
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 10 25 25
Total Travel Time,(hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 56 41
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Appendix Figure A-2
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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
42 Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd 04/11/2001
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Lane Configurations .. .
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1960 1900 ' .1900; 1900 1900 1900 1900< 1960 1900 1900 1900 1900
Lane Width 12 12 12 12 15 12 12. 12 12 12 12 12
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0. -: 4.0 .4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 1.00. 1.00. 1.00 6.66
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.97 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.95 0.99 1.00 1 `00 1.00 0.85
Flt Protected 0.99 0.96 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1740 1894: .1787 1880 1878 1054
Flt Permitted 0.94 0.73 0.15 1.00 0.99 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1646 1436 279 1880 1869 1054
Volume (vph) 5 15 10 375 25 20 180 525 1 5 505 445
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92 ,092 0.92 0.92': 0.92 0.92 , ,6.92 ; 092 0.92 0:92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 5 16 11 408 27 22 196 571 1 5 549 484
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 32 0 D 457 0 1961',,'r - 572 0 :.:0 554 484
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 15 20 20 15 160 150 150 160
Confl. Bikes (#/hr) 12
Turn Type Perm Perm pm+pt Perm Perm
Protected Phases 8 4 5 2 6
Permitted Phases 8 4 2 6 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 22.4 22.3 " 32.3 32.3 ; 22 2 22:2
Effective Green, g (s) 23.8 23.8 33.7 33.7 23.6 23.6
Actuated'g/C Ratio 0.36 0.36 : 0.51 0:51 0:36 0:36
Clearance Time (s) 5.4 5.5 4.9
. 5.4 5.4 5.4
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 10 .`
3.0 . 3.0 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 598 522 284 967 673 380
v/s Ratio Prot 0.06: c030,
v/s Ratio Perm 0.02 c0.32 0.29 0.30 0.46
v/c Ratio 0.05 0.88 0.69: , 0159 0:82 1.27
Uniform Delay, d1 13.5 19.5 12.1 11.1 19.1 20.9
Progression Factor 1:00 1.00 , .1.00, 1:00 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.0 15.1 7.0 1.0 8.1 142.2
Delay (s) 13.6 34.6. 19.1 < 12'1 ': -27.1 ' 163.2
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Approach LOS B C B F
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HCM Average Control Delay 52.7 HCM Level of Service D
HCM Volume to.Capacity ratio 1:04
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 65.5 Sum of lost time (s) 12.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization . 101.4%` ICU Level of Service F
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12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive 04/11/2001
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Lane Configurations
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1000
Lane Width 11 11 11 10 11 11
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 . 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 0.97 0.95 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00. 1.00 1.00 0.95
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Fit 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85.
Flt Protected 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 3350 3336. 1818 .: 1466
Flt Permitted 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 ,
Satd. Flow (perm) 3350 . 3336, 1818 . 1:466
Volume (vph) 540 5 0 585 310 720
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0.92. . , 0.92 ? .0.92 0.92 :0.92 " 0:92 ,
Adj. Flow (vph) 587 5 0 636 337 783
Lane Group Flow (vph) = 592 0 0, 636 , 337 ' :783;
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 205 135 135
Turn Type Perm Free
Protected Phases 4 2 6
Permitted Phases 2: _Free
Actuated Green, G (s) 12.5 12.5 12.5 35.3
Effective Green, g (s) -13.4 13.9 13.9 35:3
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.38 0.39 0.39 1.00
Clearance Time (s) 4.9: ..' 5.4 ' 5.4
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 1272 1314 716 1466
v/s Ratio Prot 0.18 0.19 0.19
v/s Ratio Perm
v/c Ratio 0.47 0.48 0.47 0.53
Uniform Delay, d1 8.3 8.0 8.0 ` 0.0
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.3 . 0.3 0.5 1.4
Delay (s) 8.5
. 8.3 8.4 1.4
Level of Service A A A A
Approach Delay (s) 8.5 8.3 3.5
Approach LOS A' A' :, A ; ....
HCM Average Control Delay 6.1
HCM Volume to Capacity ratio 0.53
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 35.3
Intersection Capacity Utilization 41.4%
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HCM Level of Service' 'A
Sum of. lost time (s) 0:0
ICU Level of Service A
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04/11/2001
2: Causeway Blvd & Roundabout
Direction, w
NB
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(vph)
1385
1945
Signal Delay /Veh'(s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 18
' Total Travel Time (hr) 5 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 138 32
' 3: Roundabout & Poinsettia Ave
Direction SB NW
Volume (vph) 175 1700
'
Signal. Delay/ Veh (s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 16
Total Travel Time (hr)
Distance Traveled (mi) 1
15 2
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4: S Gulfview Blvd & Pier 60 Lot
Direction WB NB SB - -
Volume (vph) 720 540 109
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 2 1 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 38 18 2
5: Roundabout & Mandalay Ave
Direction
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Volume (vph) 1824 680
Signal Delay / Veh '(s) 13 9999
Average Speed (mph) 4 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 10 1891
Distance Traveled (mi) 44 66
' 8: Roundabout & Coronado Drive
Direction TSB _. NE .,: : ' K I®R
Volume (vph) 1995 1065
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 13 9999
Average Speed (mph) 5 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 10 2963
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Distance Traveled (mi) 55 130
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04/11/2001
' 9: Roundabout & Marina
E8 NB,
Direction
Volume (vph) 1975 75
Signal' Delay / Veh (s) 50 9999
Average Speed (mph) 2 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 31 208
Distance Traveled (mi) 67 4
' 12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive
Direc[ion _ :DEB NB SO
Volume (vph) 545 585 1030
t Signal Delay / Veh (s)' 9 9 3
Average Speed (mph) 12 11 22
Total Travel Time (hr) 2 2 6
' Distance Traveled (mi) 29 26 125
13: First St & Coronado Drive
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Volume (vph) 35 224 374 315
Signal Delay /,Veh (s) 19 12 0 1
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Average Speed (mph) 7 12 25 22
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 17 38 14
' 15: First St & S Gulfview Blvd
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Volume (vph) 25 540 735
Signal Delay /:Veh (s) 20 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 55 24
' 16: Third St & Coronado Drive
Direct"ion ' - _ . _ EB +NB Nip SB .,
Volume (vph) 54 59 329 290
Signal Delay /;Veh (s) 16 13 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 8 9 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 2 1
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Distance Traveled (mi) 3 3 37 29
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04/11 /2001
'
17: Third St & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction., WB ' `?,, <NB , SB
Volume (vph) 40 550 725
Signal.Delay / Veh (s) 21 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 3
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 41 73
' 18: Hamden Drive & Devon Drive
Direction' ?NB % $8 NW
Volume (vph) 210 60 20
'
Signal"Delay / Veh (s) 0 1 10
Average Speed (mph) 25 23 8
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
' Distance Traveled (mi) 8 4 1
21: S Devon Drive & Devon Drive
Direction EB WB SE:;.
Volume (vph) 15 35 10
' Signal .Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 1 0
' 22: S Devon Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction
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Vo Volume (vph) 25 4 60
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 10 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 6 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 9 2
' 24: Third St & Hamden Drive
Direction EB NB SB<
Volume (vph) 30 255 90
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Signal Delay / Veh (s) 10 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 23 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 0
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Distance Traveled (mi) 2 30 4
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26: N Gulfview Lot & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction EB NB SB
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Volume (vph) 120 550 715
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 17 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 3 25 25
Total .TravelTi.me (hr) 1 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 3 53 53
' 27: Brightwater Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction WO NB SB
Volume (vph) 35 350 285
'
SignalI)elay /Veh (s) 13 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 9 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 1
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Distance Traveled (mi) 2 20 32
30: Fifth St & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction WB NB SB
Volume (vph) 64 520 745
Signal Delay'/ Veh (s) 19 0 1
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Average Speed (mph) 7 25 23
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 3
Distance Traveled (mi) 3 44 72
' 31: Fifth St & Coronado Drive
Direction 'EB 1N6 ` NB' ? SB `
Volume (vph) 99 45 325 304
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 20 14 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 9 24 24
' Total 'Travel Time (hr) 1 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 5 2 45 17
' 32: Brightwater Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction ?.. EB WB NB , SB
Volume (vph) 40 45 290 90
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Signal Delay 1, Veh (s) 12 13 1 1
Average Speed (mph) 10 10 23 24
Total TravelTime (hr) 0 0 1 0
' Distance Traveled (mi) 2 3 17 11
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04/11/2001
' 34: Fifth St & Hamden Drive
Direction" T
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NB'
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Volume (vph) 45 305 105
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 10 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 22 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 0'
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 13 6
36: Bayside Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction WB NB SB
Volume (vph) 25 305 121
Signal Delay? Veh (s) 11 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 12 25 21
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 0
' Distance Traveled (mi) 2 23 5
38: S Gulfview Lot & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction , _-.EB NB Sg ;: _ _ ,> y
Volume (vph) 55 535 690
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 14 0 0
' Average Speed (mph) 3 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 3 2
Distance traveled (mi) 1 68 58
' 41: Hamden Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction NB S13
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Volume (vph) 625 109 339
Signal Delay /, Veh (s) 4- 0 14
Average Speed (mph) 17 25 15
' Total Travel Time (hr) 2 0 3
Distance Traveled (mi) 34 8 47
42: Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction NB- 8b
SE
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Volume (vph) 29 420 706 955
Signal 'Delay / Veh `(s) 11 29 13 14
Average Speed (mph) 4 A-?21 15 10
Total Travel: Time (hr) 0 4 6 6
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 23 89 65
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04/11/2001
' 44: Bayway Blvd & S Gulfview Blvd
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Volume (vph) 155 910 800
Signal Delay /Veh,(s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 6 62 28
47: S Gulfview Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction .. EB W13 .. SB r
Volume (vph) 810 821 10
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 0 0 49
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 1
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 3 0 '
Distance Traveled (mi) 29 64 0
48: Bayway Blvd & Bayway Turn
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Volume (vph) 96 165 20
Signal Delay'/ Veh (s) 0 0 9
Average Speed (mph) 25 24 4
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 10 0
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Future Conditions
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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive 04/11/2001
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Lane Configurations
Ideal flow (vphpi) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Lane Width 11 11 11 10 11 11
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Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 0.97 0.95 1.00 1.00
Ftpb ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.97
' Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85
Flt Protected 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd.? Flow (prot) 3345 3336 1818 1499
Flt Permitted 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 3345 3336 1818 1499
Volume (vph) 570 10 0 645 565 515
' Peak=hour factor, PHF 0`92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 " 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 620 11 0 701 614 560
Lane Group Flow (vph) 631 0 0 701 614 560
' Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 94 63 63
Turn Type Perm Free
Protected Phases 4 2 6
Permitted Phases 2 Free
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Actuated Green, G (s) 13.9 19.1 19.1 43.6
Effective Green, g (s) 14.8 »20.8 20.8 43.6
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.34 0.48 0.48 1.00
Clearance Time (s) 4.9 5.7 5.7
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 1135 1591 867 1499
v/s Ratio Prot c0.19 0.21 c0.34
v/s Ratio Perm 0.37
v/c Ratio 0.56 0.44 0.71 0.37
Uniform Delay, d1 11.7 7.5 9.0 OA
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Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 0.97 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.6 0.2 2.7 0.7
Delay (s) 12.3 7.7 11.4 0.7
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Approach Delay (s) 12.3 7.7 6.3
Approach LOS B A A
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HCM'Average Control Delay 8.2 HCM Level of Service A
HCM Volume to Capacity ratio 0.64
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 43.6 Sum of lost time (s) 8.0
Intersection Capacity Ut ilization 57.1% ICU Level of Service A
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Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Lane Width 12 12 12 12 15 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 40
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, pied/bikes 0.98 1.00 0.97 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.80
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.95 1.00 0.91 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85
Flt Protected 0.99 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 1747 1763 1826 1770 ; 1875 1878 1278
Flt Permitted 0.94 0.64 1.00 0.21 1.00 0.99 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1653 1184 1826 394 1875 1868 1278
Volume (vph) 5 15 10 410 10 15 120 530 5 5 455 345
Peak hour, factor,' PHF 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 > 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0:92
Adj. Flow (vph) 5 16 11 446 11 16 130 576 5 5 495 375
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 >32 0 446 27 0 ; 130 > 581 0 0 500 375
Confl. Peds. (Nhr) 12 16 16 12 113 131 131 113
Confl.. Bikes,Wbr) 12
Turn Type Perm pm+pt pm+pt Perm Perm
Protected Phases 8 7 4 5< 2' 6
Permitted Phases 8 4 2 6 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 2.5 151 »15.2 26.1 26.1 17.5 17.5
Effective Green, g (s) 3.9 16.7 16.7 27.5 27.5 18.9 18.9
Actuated g/C ;Ratio 0.07 0.32 »0.32 0.53 0.53 0.36 0:36
Clearance Time (s) 5.4 4.5 5.5 4.9 5.4 5.4 5.4
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3`.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 124 476 584 329 988 676 463
v/s Ratio Prot c0.16 0.01 0.03 c0.31
v/s Ratio Perm 0.02 c0.14 0.17 0.27 0.29
v/c Ratio 0.26 0.94 0.05 0.40 0.59 0.74 0`.81
Uniform Delay, d1 22.8 17.1 12.3 8.1 8.5 14.5 15.0
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 1.1 26.0 0.0 0.8 0.9 4.2 10.1
Delay (s) 23.9 43.2 12.3 8.9 9.4 18.8 25.1
Level of Service C D B A A B C
Approach Delay (s) 23.9 41.4 9.3
' 21.5
Approach LOS C D A C
I6rsect1on Summary
HCM Average Control Delay 21.9 HCM Level of S ervice C
HCM Volume to Capacity ratio 0.85
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 52.2 Sum of lost time (s) 12.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 98.40/61 ICU Level of Service E
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Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
' 04/11/2001
2: Causeway Blvd & Roundabout
Direction.: WB
Volume (vph) 1345
Signal Delay'/ Veh (s) 0
Average Speed (mph) 30
Total Travel Time,(hr) 4
Distance Traveled (mi) 134
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3: Roundabout & Poinsettia Ave
Direction
SB s
NW .
Volume (vph) 175 1670
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 16
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 15 37
4: S Gulfview Blvd & Pier 60 Lot
Direction " WB NB SB
Volume (vph) 515 610 95
SignaLDelay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
'
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 1 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 27 20 2
' 5: Roundabout &
M
Directions --
VVB
,.SE
Volume (vph) 1765 710
Signal Delay I Veh '(s) 10 9999
Average Speed (mph) 5 0
Total:Travel Time (hr) 8 1974
Distance Traveled (mi) 42 68
8: Roundabout & Coronado Drive
1?irecti0n' ., SB ;, ?NE
' Volume (vph) 1970 1175
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 6 9999
Average Speed (mph) 9 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 6 3269
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 49 144
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Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
' 04/11/2001
9: Roundabout & Marina
pirectJOn :B NB f x
Volume (vph) 2085 85
Signal Delay / Veh, (s) 62 9999
Average Speed (mph) 2 0
' Total Travel Time (hr)'', »40 236
Distance Traveled (mi) 66 4
' 12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive
Direction.. EB NB"-
Volume (vph) 581 645 1080
Signal Delay /'Veh (s)13 8' 5
Average Speed (mph) 9 11 21
Total Travel Time (hr) 3 3 6
Distance Traveled (mi) 30 28 133
13: First St & Coronado Drive
Direction; EB.> _ WB. NB ` ? SB . ,
Volume (vph) 35 34 620 574
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 25 19 0 0
'
Average Speed (mph) 6 9 24 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 3 63 25
' 15: S Gulfview Blvd & First St
Direction~. BBB _ WB SB , s
Volume (vph) 559 90 510
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 1 0 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 18 5 17
16: Third St & Coronado Drive
Direction <. ? WB NB 5B . ;.,; ?;
Volume (vph) 35 590 525
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 15 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 8 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 19 53
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' Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
' 18: Hamden Drive & Devon Drive
Direction k, x NB SB NVN H _M
Volume (vph) 15 25 15
Signal Delay /; Veh (s) 0 2 8 ,
Average Speed (mph) 25 21 9
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 2 0
' 21: S Devon Drive & Devon Drive
Direction EB WB SE
Volume (vph) 15 25 10
Signal Delay /, Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 1 0
22: S Devon Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction .. WB - NB SB
Volume (vph) 15 29 15
'Signal Delay / Veh (s) 9 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 1 1
24: Third St & Hamden Drive
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Vo Volume (vph) ?
0 40 40
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 9 2 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 22 25
Total Travel.Time (hr) 0 " 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 5 2
27: Brightwater Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction W8 NB SB
Volume (vph) 35 524 480
Signal'Delay TVeh (s) 15 "0 0
Average Speed (mph) 8 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr)
Distance Traveled (mi) 0`
2 1
30 2
38
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04/11/2001
' 30: Fifth St & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction Pi% ` NB NB SB f
Volume (vph) 63 440 520
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 15 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 10 25 23
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 39 48
31: Fifth St & Coronado Drive
Direction ` EB WB NB' SB
Volume (vph) 100 16 448 473
Signal Delay /..Veh'(s) 34 14 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 6 9 25 25
Total Travel Time,:(hr) 1 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 7 1 62 27
32: Brightwater Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction EB WB :SB
Volume (vph) 29 45 61 54
Signal Delay /Veh (s) 10 10 1 1
Average Speed (mph) 11 12 22 23
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 3 4 6
34: Fifth St & Hamden Drive
Dir66tion ,. EB'. NB SB -,
Volume (vph) 15 60 107
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 9 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 21 25
Total Travel Time. (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 2 6
36: Bayside Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction WB NB SB _- -::-_ -
Volume (vph) 25 60 51
Signal Delay /. Veh (s) 9 0 2
Average Speed (mph) 13 25 19
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 5 2
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04/11/2001
' 38: S Gulfview Lot & S Gulfview Blvd
' Direction ` , $" EB, NB 89
Volume (vph) 55 450 460
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 57 41
41: Hamden Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction NB SB - SE
Volume (vph) 480 40 415
Signal Delay /Veh (s) 3 0 12
Average Speed (mph) 18 25 16
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 0 4
Distance Traveled (mi) 26 3 57
42: Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction NB SB SE NW
Volume (vph) 29 435 655 805
Signal Delay / Veh;(s) 18 25 8 10
Average Speed (mph) 3 6 17 12
TotaLTravel Time (hr) 0 4 5 4
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 24 83 55
44: Bayway Blvd & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction. WB SE ?? NW,
Volume (vph) 135 935 650
Signal DelayVeh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 5 64 23
47: S Gulfview Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction EB WB? SB ; .
Volume (vph) 835 671 10
Signal Delay /:Veh(s) 0 0 40
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 1
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 2 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 30 52 0
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' Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
'
48. Bayway Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction EB WB,
,. ,
NB -
Volume (vph) 100 145 20
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 1 9
Average Speed (mph) 25 23 4
1 Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0,
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 8 0
' 53: S Gulfview Blvd & Eyebrow Lot 1 N
Direction WB N ..$ . NW
Volume (vph) 520 5 10
t
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 30
Total Travel Time, (hr) 1 1 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 16 33 0
54: Eyebrow Lot 1 S & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction NB SB
Volume (vph) 10 555 520
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 5 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 38 31
' 56: Marriott Seahell Resort & Coronado Drive
Direction EB NB SB ,
Volume (vph) 210 535 524
Signal Delay / Veh. (s) 41 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 2 23 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 3 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 7 43 17
' 57: Eyebrow Lot 2N & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction WB NB SW
Volume (vph) 30 556 520
'
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 13 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 1'
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 31 35
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' Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
'
58. Eyebrow Lot 2S & S Gulfview Blvd
DirectionWB NB SB
' Volume (vph) 10 555 520
Signal Delay l Veh (s) 12 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 51 29
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Map - Clearwater Beach
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Appendix Figure B-2
B-13
HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
42: Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd 04/11/2001
Movement , NBLNBT?1BR SI - SBT $BR ?SEL SEfi 'Ns EAT-1 IN YOU W -;' k
Lane Configurations 44
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900, 1900
Lane Width 12 12 12 12 15 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Total. Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 0.98 1.00 ; 0.98 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 0.95 1.00 0.93 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.85
Flt Protected 0.99 0.95 1.00 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow!(prot) 1746 1761 1883 1777, 1874 1879 1364
Flt Permitted 0.93 0.64 1.00 0.17 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 1644 1183 1883 318 1874 1870 1364
Volume (vph) 5 15 10 450 25 20 170 485 5 5 520 495
Peak-hour factor, PHF 0`.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 < 0.92r' 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 5 16 11 489 27 22 185 527 5 5 565 538
Lane Group Flow (vph) 0 32 0 489 49 0 185> 532 0 0 570 538
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 12 16 16 12 113 131 131 113
Confl. Bi.kes,(#/hr) 12
Tum Type Perm pm+pt pm+pt Perm pm+ov
Protected Phases 8 7
_ 4 5 2 6
' 7
Permitted Phases 8 4 2 6 6
Actuated Green, G (s) 2.5 16.2 16.2 28.9 28.9 20.2 29.5
Effective Green, g (s) 3.9 17.7 17.7 30.3 30.3 21.6 31.4
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.07 0.32 0.32 0.54 0.54 0.39 0.56
Clearance Time (s) 5.4 4.5 5.5 4.9 5.4 5.4 4.5
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3`0 3.0 30
Lane Grp Cap (vph) 114 475 595 295 1014 721 862
v/s;Ratio Prot c0.18 0.03 0.05 c0.28 0.11
v/s Ratio Perm 0.02 c0.15 0.29 c0.30 0.29
v/c Ratio 0.28 1.03 0.08 0.63 0.52 0.79 0:62
Uniform Delay, d1 24.7 19.0 13.4 9.5 8.2 15.2 8.3
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 ; 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 1.3 49.1 0.1 4.1 0.5 5.9 1.4
belay (s) 26.1 68.1 13.5 13.6 8.7 21.1 9`7
Level of Service C E B B A C A
Approach Delay (s) 26.1 63.1 10.0 15.6
Approach LOS C E A B
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HCM Average Control Delay 24.7 H CM Level of Service C
HCM.Volumeto:Capacityratio 0.86
Actuated Cycle Length (s) 56.0 S um of lost time (s) 12.0
lntersection,Capadty Utilization 102.0% _ ICU Level of Service F
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HCM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis
12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive 04/11/2001
4\ t 1
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Lane Configurations f
Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900
Lane Width 11 11 11 10 11 11
Total Lost time (s) 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Lane Util. Factor 0.97 0.95 1.00 1.00
Frpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 ' 1.00 0.97
Flpb, ped/bikes 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Frt 1`.00 1.00 1.00 0.85
Fit Protected 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (prot) 3347 3336 1818 > 1499
Flt Permitted 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00
Satd. Flow (perm) 3347 3336 1818 1499
Volume (vph) 590 10 0 645 485 655
Peak-hour factor, PHF O92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.92
Adj. Flow (vph) 641 11 0 701 527 712
Lane Group Flowr(vph) 652 0 0 701 527 712
Confl. Peds. (#/hr) 94 63 63
Tum Type Perm Free
Protected Phases 4 2 6
PermittedPhases 2 Free
Actuated Green, G (s) 13.1 14.7 14.7 36.8
Effective Green, g (s) 13.6 15.2 15.2 36.8
Actuated g/C Ratio 0.37 0.41 0.41 1.00
Clearance Time (s) 4.5 4.5 4.5
Vehicle Extension (s) 3.0 3.0 3.0
Lane Grp Cap (vph) < 1237 1378 751 1499
v/s Ratio Prot 0.19 0.21 c0.29
v/s Ratio' Perm 0.48
v/c Ratio 0.53 0.51 0.70 0.47
Uniform Delay, d1 9.1 8.0 8.9 0.0
Progression Factor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Incremental Delay, d2 0.4 0.3_ 3.0 1.1
Delay (s) 9.5 8.3 11.9 1.1
Level of Service
' A A B A
Approach Delay (s) 9.5 8.3 5.7
Approach LOS A A A
HCM'Average Control Delay 7.4 HCM Level of Service A
HCM Volume to Capacity ratio 0.58
Actuated'Cycle. Length (s) 36.8 Sum of lost time (s) 4.0
Intersection Capacity Utilization 53.1% ICU Level of Service A
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' Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
' 2: Causeway Blvd & Roundabout
Eirection_ 1NB NB t ,
' Volume (vph) 1460 1990
Signa[ Delay 1, Veh (s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 18
' Total Travel Time (hr) 5 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 145 33
3 Roundabout & Poinsettia Ave
'
Direction XS8:1, N1N
S
Volume (vph) 175 1775
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 25 16
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 3
' Distance Traveled (mi) 15 39
4: S Gulfview Blvd & Pier 60 Lot
Direction. <WB. -NB ?-.. _ - SB :.
Volume (vph) 655 600 109
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
' Average Speed (mph) 30 30 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 1 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 34 20 2
' 5: Roundabout & Mandalay Ave
iction
Dre
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SB
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' Volume (vph) 1880 680
Signal Delay />Veh (s) 15 9999
Average Speed (mph) 4 0
' Total Travel Time hr 11 1891
Distance Traveled (mi) 45 66
8: Coronado Drive & Roundabout
Directior SB NE A
Volume (vph) 2050 1110
Signal Delay /'Veh (s) 15 9999
Average Speed (mph) 5 0
Total Travel Time (hr) 11 3088
Distance Traveled (mi) 57 135
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Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
9: Coronado Drive & Roundabout
Direction ??1=8. u. .. NB A
'
Volume (vph) 2020 75
Signal Delay />Veh (s) 55 9999
Average Speed (mph) 2 0
' Total Travel Time (hr) 34 208
Distance Traveled (mi) 68 4
' 12: S Gulfview Blvd & Coronado Drive
XE
Direction B
NB f
SI3
Volume (vph) 600 645 1140
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 10 9 5
Average Speed (mph) 12 11 20
Total Travel Time (hr) 3 3 7
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 31 28 138
13: First St & Coronado Drive
Direction "881 881 W8 No
SB
Volume (vph) 60 24 640 495
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 23 21 0 0
'
Average Speed (mph) 6 9 24 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 3 2 65 22
' 15: S Gulfview Blvd & First St
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SB -'
Volume (vph) 559 80 670
Signal Delay `/ Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 30 30
'
Total ..Travel Time (hr) 1 0 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 18 4 22
' 16: Third St & Coronado Drive
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Volume (vph) 44 585 550
Signal>Delay / Veh (s) 15 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 8 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 19 56
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18: Hamden Drive & Devon Drive
Volume (vph) 15 25 15
SignalDelay / Veh (s) 0 2 8
Average Speed (mph) 25 24 9
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 2 0
21: S Devon Drive & Devon Drive
Direction . t EB, WVB SE ' l
Volume (vph) 15 25 10
'
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 30 30
Total Travel;Time (hr) 0 0 0
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Distance Traveled (mi) 0
1
0
22: S Devon Drive & Hamden Drive
Direction, :V1I6.`_
'NB SB
Volume (vph) 25 29 40
Signal Delay /'Veh (s) 9 0 0
'
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 1 2
' 24: Third St & Hamden Drive
Direation _ ? x _ E13 NB `SB N, -IP
'
Volume (vph) 30 54 75
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 9 2 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 23 25
'
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 6 3
27: Brightwater Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction - Y1lB NB SB; x
Volume (vph) 35 635 480
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 21 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 7 25 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 36 38
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Detailed Measures of Effectiveness
04/11/2001
'
30: Fifth St & S Gulfvlew Blvd
.. , _ ,..
Direction WE .?
NB
? SB,-;
??:? , ... ? •. ?,
Volume (vph) 64 595 690
Signal Delay /'Veh,(s) 19 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 9 25 24
' Total Travel Tirne (hr) 1 2 3
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 53 64
' 31: Fifth St & Coronado Drive
Direction EB W6 j NB_ SBa _
Volume (vph) 90 55 606 480
'
Signal' Delay / Veh (s) 58 29 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 5 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 2 1 3 1
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 6 3 84 27
_ 32: Brightwater Drive & Hamden Drive
¦ Direction EB VVB " NB SB
Volume (vph) 29 45 90 85
Signal Delay />Veh (s) 10 10 1 1
'
Average Speed (mph) 11 13 22 24
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 3 5 10.
34: Fifth St & Hamden Drive
Direction h..EB NB SB
Volume (vph) 45 106 75
Signal?D layJ Veh (s) 9 2 0
Average Speed (mph) 11 20 25
'
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 4 5
' 36: Bayside Drive & Hamden Drive
Volume (vph) 25 105 90
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 9 0 1
Average Speed (mph) 13 25 20
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0
Distance Traveled (mi) 2 8 4
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' 04/11/2001
38: S Gulfvlew Lot & S Gulfview Blvd
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Direction.?.
Volume (vph) 55 580 650
Signal Delay / Veh' (s) 14 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
' Total Travel Time .(hr) 0 3 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 73 58
41: Hamden Drive & Coronado Drive
Direction NB SI3 SE,
Volume (vph) 680 80 445
'
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 5 0 14
Average Speed (mph) 16 25 15
Total :Travel Time (hr) 2 0 4
Distance Traveled (mi) 37 6 61
42: Ramada Inn & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction NB
SB ..-
SE
N,W. 3
Volume (vph) 29 495 659 1019
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 20 32 9 9
'
Average Speed (mph) 3 5 17 13
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 5 5 5
Distance Traveled (mi) 1 27 83 70
' 44: Bayway Blvd & S Gulfview Blvd
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t Volume (vph) 155 920 835
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 25 25
' Total Travel Time (hr) 0 3 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 6 63 30
' 47: S Gulfview Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction..` EB WB SB:x, t:..:
Volume (vph) 830 856 10
'
Signal"Delay`/ Veh (s) 0 0 53
Average Speed (mph) 25 25 1
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 3 0
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 29 66 0
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48: Bayway Blvd & Bayway Turn
Direction
Volume (vph) 100 145 20
Signal Delay,/ Veh (s) 0 1 9
Average Speed (mph) 30 28 5
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 0 0'
Distance Traveled (mi) 4 8 0
' 53: S Gulfview Blvd & Eyebrow Lot 1 N
Direction WB NB _.s NW
Volume (vph) 690 560 10
'
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 0 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 30 25 10
Total Travel Time (hr) 1 1 0
'
Distance Traveled (mi) 22 34 0
_ 54: Eyebrow Lot 1 S & S Gulfview Blvd
¦ Direction WB NB SB
Volume (vph) 10 540 690
Signal Delay / Veh (s) 12 0 0
'
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 1 2;
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 37 42
' 56: Marriott Seashell Resort & Coronado Drive
' Direction
= EB
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SB
Volume (vph) 180 610 545
Signal Delay/ Veh (s) 35 1 0
Average Speed (mph) 2 24 25
'
Total Travel Time (hr) 2 2 1
Distance Traveled (mi) 6 49 18
57: Eyebrow Lot 2N & S Gulfview Blvd
Direction „ .... VVB NB . SV1I
' Volume (vph) 55 625 690
Signal Delay/ Veh(s) 14 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 3 25 25
Total TraveCTime'(hr) 0 1 2'
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Volume (vph) 10 600 690
Signal Delay /;Veh (s) 13 0 0
Average Speed (mph) 4 25 25
Total Travel Time (hr) 0 2 2
Distance Traveled (mi) 0 55 38
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Clearwater City
Commission
Agenda Cover
Memorandum
a
Final Agenda Item #
Meeting Date: 07-12-01
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area
plan.
MOTION: APPROVE text amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and PASS Ordinance No.
6794-01 on second reading.
? and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
SUMMARY:
On April 19, 2001 the Clearwater City Commission approved text amendments to the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area plan on first reading. As required
by Florida Statutes, staff submitted the proposed text amendments after that meeting to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and other required agencies for review and comment.
Staff has received comments from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission and the Florida
Department of Transportation, however, is still waiting to receive the Objections, Recommendation and
Comments (ORC) Report from DCA. Verbal communications with DCA staff indicate that the Department
has finished its review of the amendments and is administratively processing the report. As soon as the
report is received, staff will advise the Commission of DCA's findings. Due to the importance of this project,
staff is scheduling second reading for the July 12th City Commission meeting prior to receiving DCA
comments. In the event the comments are not received prior to the meeting, the item should be continued to
the next Commission meeting.
At the April 19, 2001 meeting, the. Clearwater City Commission also authorized a resolution requesting the
Countywide Planning Authority to amend the Countywide Future Land Use Map to reflect the Community
Redevelopment District on Clearwater Beach governed by Beach by Design. On June 5, 2001 the
Countywide Planning Authority approved the amendment to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan with six
conditions. Of those conditions, one impacts the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The
condition states that "beachfront and public areas adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico as currently designated on
both the City and Countywide Plan maps remain so designated and not be included in the area to be re-
designated Community Redevelopment District." Staff has revised proposed Policy 2.1.3 of the Future Land
Use Element as follows to reflect this condition.
The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines shall be recognized on the Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community
Redevelopment District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block between Acacia
Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand
Key Bridge on the south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beachfront and public property
located adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway with a Future Land Use designation
of Recreation/Open Space shall be excluded from the Com. unit Redevelopment District.
Reviewed by: Originating Dept: Costs
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Budget NA Public NA User Dept. z Funding Source:
Works '
Purchasing NA DCM/ACM Planning capital Improvement Current Fiscal Year
Risk Mgmt NA Other NA Attachments Operating
Ordinance No. 6794-01 Other
Appropriation Code:
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ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS
ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO BEACH BY DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER BEACH,
TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER BEACH, PERMITTED
DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT,
PARKING ON CLEARWATER BEACH, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTED SPECIAL
AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act of Florida empowers and requires the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater to plan for the future development and growth of the City, and to adopt and
periodically amend the Comprehensive Plan, including elements and portions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of Clearwater Beach is a major contributor to the
economic health of the City overall and redevelopment to the Beach is required for its
future sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater invested significant time and resources in
studying Clearwater Beach and conducted numerous public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Ordinance Number 6689-01, which
adopted a special area plan governing Clearwater Beach entitled Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines on February 15, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of the City have been
prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of law, after conducting the
appropriate planning analysis, and public participation through public hearings, opportunity
for written comments, open discussion and the consideration of public and official
comments; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, serving as the designated Local
Planning Agency for the City, has held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and
has recommended adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been transmitted to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review and comments, and the objections,
recommendations and comments received from the Florida Department of Community
Affairs have been considered by the City Commission, together with all comments from
local regional agencies and other persons, in preparing the final draft of the amendments;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it necessary, desirable and proper to adopt
the amendments to the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan in order to
reflect changing conditions; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 1.2 as follows:
1.2 Objective - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management
Element and the Future Land Use Map) in coastal 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, and shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane
Evacuation Plan and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be
maintained or decreased.
Section 2. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 2.1 as follows:
2.1 Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient
and/or obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the
implementation of redevelopment and special area plans., apA the
construction of catalytic private projects, city investment, and continued
emphasis on property maintenance standards.
Section 3. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 as follows:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providinq
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
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2.1.4-2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when appropriate,
transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach transit, transfer
,^rights and the use of design guidelines, develeprnei?t
of+?development
w0tttirrRevu+?--E;haFed-parking - solutie???aiv?'le land aGquisitie r,
tFanspertatien imrrprey rnenr cs -aRd establiSThir^rreRt of a -GE)Fnn}"unrcp
Fede elnnmont area er areas pursuant to Beach by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beachfront and
public property located adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal
Waterway with a Future Land Use designation of Recreation/Open Space
shall be excluded from the Community Redevelopment District.
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Baymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Baymont Street and Papaya Street; and -
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
2.1.2-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of
economic opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing
industries through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
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redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
2.1.37 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1.711 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
Section 4. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater
Beach, pedestrian and bicycle improvements should adhere to the
policies and design guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Section 5. The Future Land Use Element of the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 2.5.4 and 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Section 6. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
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3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those
listed in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by approved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER PLAN ZONING
CATEGORY CATEGORY DISTRICTS
30 Dwelling Units Per
Resort Facilities High Density Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR.95; Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Overnight High Density
Accommodations Accommodations/50 UPAi Residential (HDR)
and as set forth in Beach Commercial (C)
by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance No.
6689-01.
Section 7. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by adding Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Obiective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach
and explore methods to address any issues identified.
Section 8. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended by adding Policy 5.6.1 as follows:
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on
Clearwater Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such
improvements.
Section 9. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 as follows:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach Sand Key
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
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19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.4-6 The City in conjunction with
should replace the Memorial
dedicated bicycle lanes.
the Florida Department of Transportation
Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
19.3.67 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Section 10. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 19.3.9 and 19.3.10 as
follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured parking facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface parking
west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Section 11. The Coastal Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan is
hereby amended by revising Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposals and plans shall be reviewed for compliance
with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
other appropriate plans including Beach By Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIP
Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Section 12. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - Overall density shall be retained in
Clearwater's coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development
rights between beach parcels is allowed per the Community Development
Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
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Section 13. The Capital Improvements Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policy 28.1.10 as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Section 14. This ordinance shall become effective when the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) issues a final order determining the adopted amendments to
be in compliance, or the Administration Commission issues a final order determining
the adopted amendments to be in compliance, in accordance with Section 163.187 or
163.3189, F.S., as amended.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Brian J. Aungst
Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form: Attest:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
CITY COMMISSION
Thursday, July 12, 2001
at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
The City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinance (2nd Reading):
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ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO BEACH BY DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER BEACH, TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER
BEACH, PERMITTED DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT, PARKING ON CLEARWATER
BEACH, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTED SPECIAL
AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN
SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Commission,
with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need 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.
Ralph Stone Cynthia E. Goudeau, CMC
Planning Department City Clerk
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY
CLERK DEPT. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
MEETING. SHOULD CALL THE CITY CLERK DEPT. WITH THEIR
REQUEST AT (727) 562-4090.
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City Commission
WOnal
Item #
990?? Agenda
Agenda Cover Memorandum
flTEa Meeting Date: 04-19-01
SUbjECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area
plan.
MOTION: APPROVE text amendment to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and PASS Ordinance No.
6794-01 on first reading.
Y and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
SUMMARY:
On February 15, 2001, the Clearwater City Commission approved Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines. This is a special area plan that designates a specific area of
Clearwater Beach a Community Redevelopment District (CRD) and contains specific redevelopment
strategies. The plan recommends that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to support designation of
Clearwater Beach as a CRD.
In reviewing the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, staff determined that existing objectives and policies
regarding redevelopment and/or Clearwater Beach could be enhanced to better define the City's
redevelopment strategies in general and specifically to support redevelopment of Clearwater Beach. The
proposed ordinance contains amendments to the Future Land Use Element, Transportation Element, Coastal
Management Element and Capital Improvements Element. Some objectives and policies were revised and
some new ones were added. A summary of the amendments is as follows.
• Future Land Use Element
o Revised Objective 1.2 to allow maximum density of coastal areas to exceed the density
permitted by the Countywide Future Land Use designation where allowed by Beach by Design.
o Revised Objective 2.1 to encourage the redevelopment of substandard, inefficient and/or
obsolete areas, in addition to blighted areas, through the implementation of special plans, the
construction of catalytic private projects and city investment.
o Revised Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 by adding five new policies and renumbering existing policies.
Policy 2.1.1 encourages redevelopment through the use of development incentives such as
density bonuses and the use of transfer of development rights. Policy 2.1.2 was revised to
encourage the renewal of the beach tourist district pursuant to Beach by Design. Policy 2.1.3
was revised to require the area governed by Beach by Design to be designated as a
Community Redevelopment District on the Countywide Future Land Use map. Policy 2.1.4 was
revised to specify the three areas on Clearwater Beach that are eligible for the density pool of
additional hotel rooms created by Beach by Design. Policy 2.1.5 was revised to require that the
City track the allocation of units from the density pool permitted by Beach by Design. The
remaining policies were renumbered.
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Budget NA Public NA User Dept. Funding Source:
Works
Purchasing NA DCM/ACM Planning Caplial Improvement Current Fiscal Year
Rip'- Mgmt NA Other NA Attachments Operating
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o Revised Policy 2.5.3 to require that pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Clearwater Beach
adhere to the policies and design guidelines of Beach by Design.
o Added new Policy 2.5.4 that requires a full evaluation of the arrival and distribution system on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial Causeway Bridge.
o Added new Policy 2.5.5 that requires the evaluation of an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and to investigate potential funding sources.
o Revised Policy 3.2.1 to permit allowable intensity standards established within plan categories
to be exceeded when allowed by approved special area plans and redevelopment plans
approved by the City Commission. Also added language to the plan classification chart to allow
maximum density/intensity in the Resort Facilities High (RFH) designation to be as set for in
Beach by Design.
• Transportation Element
o Added new Objective 5.6 that requires the City to monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach
and explore methods to address issues identified.
o Added new Policy 5.6.1 that requires the City to evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements
on Clearwater Beach including investigating funding sources.
Coastal Management Element
o Revised Policy 19.3.3 - 19.3.6. Revised 19.3.3 to encourage trolley service between
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, and the other Pinellas County barrier islands south of Sand Key.
Revised 19.3.4 to require the city to investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and to evaluate the potential funding sources. The remaining
provisions were renumbered.
o Added new Policy 19.3.10 that encourages the consolidation of parking facilities open to the
public on Clearwater Beach.
o Added new Policy 19.3.11 that encourages public/private partnerships to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface parking west of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
o Revised Policy 19.6.1 that requires redevelopment proposals be reviewed for compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan and other plans to include review of Beach by Design.
o Revised Objective 21.3 to allow density to be increased in the coastal zone only as allowed in
the Future Land Use Element.
• Capital Improvements Element
o Added new Policy 28.1.10 that gives priority to capital improvements associated with
redevelopment plans and special area plans.
the Community Development Board will review the proposed ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on
4pril 17, 2001. Staff will report the Board's recommendation at the meeting.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS
ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO BEACH BY DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER BEACH,
TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER BEACH, PERMITTED
DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT,
PARKING ON CLEARWATER BEACH, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTED SPECIAL
AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act of Florida empowers and requires the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater to plan for the future development and growth of the City, and to adopt and
periodically amend the Comprehensive Plan, including elements and portions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of Clearwater Beach is a major contributor to the
economic health of the City overall and redevelopment to the Beach is required for its
future sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater invested significant time and resources in
studying Clearwater Beach and conducted numerous public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Ordinance Number 6689-01, which
adopted a special area plan governing Clearwater Beach entitled Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines on February 15, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of the City have been
prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of law, after conducting the
appropriate planning analysis, and public participation through public hearings, opportunity
for written comments, open discussion and the consideration of public and official
comments; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, serving as the designated Local
Planning Agency for the City, has held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and
has recommended adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been transmitted to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review and comments, and the objections,
recommendations and comments received from the Florida Department of Community
Affairs have been considered by the City Commission, together with all comments from
local regional agencies and other persons, in preparing the final draft of the amendments;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it necessary, desirable and proper to adopt
the amendments to the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan in order to
reflect changing conditions; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 1.2 as follows:
1.2 Objective - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management
Element and the Future Land Use Map) in coastal 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, and shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane
Evacuation Plan and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be
maintained or decreased.
Section 2. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 2.1 as follows:
2.1 Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient
and/or obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the
implementation of redevelopment and special area plansl and the
construction of catalytic private projects, city investment, and continued
emphasis on property maintenance standards.
Section 3. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 as follows:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
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2.1.4-2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-
beach transit, transfer of development rights and the use of design
guidelines, develepment withininn ve shared parking solutiens,
Tedevekopment aFea er-areas pursuant to Beach by
Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines.
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive.
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Bavmont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Bavmont Street and Papaya Street; and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
2.1.2-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of
economic opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing
industries through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
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2.1.37 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1.7-11 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
Section 4. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater
Beach, pedestrian and bicycle improvements should adhere to the
policies and design guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Section 5. The Future Land Use Element of the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 2.5.4 and 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Section 6. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
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maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those
listed in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by approved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER PLAN ZONING
CATEGORY CATEGORY DISTRICTS
30 Dwelling Units Per
Resort Facilities High Density Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR.95; Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Overnight High Density
Accommodations Accommodations/50 UPAi Residential (HDR)
and as set forth in Beach Commercial (C)
by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance No.
6689-01.
Section 7. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by adding Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach
and explore methods to address any issues identified.
Section 8. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended by adding Policy 5.6.1 as follows:
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on
Clearwater Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such
improvements.
Section 9. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 as follows:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach, Sand Key
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
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19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.4-6 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation
should replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
dedicated bicycle lanes.
19.3.67 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Section 10. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 19.3.9 and 19.3.10 as
follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured parking facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface parking
west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Section 11. The Coastal Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan is
hereby amended by revising Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposals and plans shall be reviewed for compliance
with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
other appropriate plans including Beach By Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIP
Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Section 12. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - Overall density shall be retained and not inrroa ca in
Clearwater's coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development
rights between beach parcels is allowed per the Community Development
Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
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Section 13. The Capital Improvements Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policy 28. 1.10 as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Section 14. This ordinance shall become effective when the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) issues a final order determining the adopted amendments to
be in compliance, or the Administration Commission issues a final order determining
the adopted amendments to be in compliance, in accordance with Section 163.187 or
163.3189, F.S., as amended.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Brian J. Aungst
Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form: Attest:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
CITY COMMISSION
Thursday, April 19, 2001
at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
The City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000,
INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT,
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST DISTRICT PURSUANT TO BEACH BY
DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER
BEACH, TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER BEACH, PERMITTED
DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT, PARKING ON
CLEARWATER BEACH, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
ADOPTED SPECIAL AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Commission,
with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need 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.
Ralph Stone Cynthia E. Goudeau, CMC
Planning Department City Clerk
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY
CLERK DEPT. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
MEETING. SHOULD CALL THE CITY CLERK DEPT. WITH THEIR
REQUEST AT (727) 562-4090.
Ad: 04/07/01
ITEM D - LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS
Item #D1 - 1601 Druid Road East: Charles Hammrick, Dorothy E. Hammrick,
Richard L. Kamensky & Elizabeth Plecker (Sun Ketch Construction/Tom Quareteti,
V.P.) - Owner/ Applicant. Request annexation of 3.178 acres to the City of
Clearwater, and Land Use Plan amendment to RU, Residential Urban Classification,
and rezoning to LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential District at Sec. 14-29-15,
M&B 43.10, 43.1 1, 43.12, and 43.16. ANX 01-12-03
ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 7:0
Item #D2 - 812 Pinellas Street: Thompson Executive Center Partnership Number
Two - Owner/Applicant. Request amendment to Comprehensive Plan's Future
Land Use Map from Residential Urban (RU) to Residential/Office General (R/OG), and
rezoning from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) district to the Office (0)
district at Lot 13 and south %of vacated alley adjoining on the North, Block 10,
Milton Park Subdivision. LUZ 01-02-04
ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 7:0
Item #D3 - 1972 East Skyline Drive: Craig M. & Lisa M. Johnson - Owner/
Applicant. Request annexation of 0.18 acre to the City of Clearwater and a Land
Use Plan amendment to RL, Residential Low Classification, and rezoning to LMDR,
Low Medium Density Residential District at Lot 66, Skyline Groves in Section 06,
Township 29 South, Range 16 East. ANX 01-02-05
ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 7:0
Item #D4 - Comprehensive Plan Amendments Related to Beach by Design`- City of
Clearwater Applicant. Request review and approval of amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan. CPA 01-03-01
ACTION - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - 7:0
ITEM E - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 03/20/01
ACTION -APPROVED - 7:0
ITEM F - DIRECTORS ITEMS
Use of Consent Agenda
ACTION - APPROVED 7-0
Amend Meeting Start Time
ACTION - APPROVED - 7:0 - 2:00 p.m. start time to begin 06/19/01
ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT - 4:10 p.m.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
For Local Planning Agency Review
Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 1:00 p.m.
A public hearing will be heard by the Community Development Board of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, in City Hall, 3rd floor, 112 South
Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, to consider Ordinance 6794-01 of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City as adopted on May
18, 2000, including amendments to the future land use element, transportation element,
coastal management element, and capital improvements element, related, but not
limited to, renewal of the beach tourist district pursuant to beach by design, pedestrian
and bicycle improvements on Clearwater beach, transportation on Clearwater beach,
permitted density of the resort facilities high land use plan classification, intra-barrier
island transit, parking on Clearwater beach, and capital improvements associated with
adopted special area plans; making changes related to the adopted beach by design
special area plan.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Commission,
with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need 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.
Ralph Stone Cynthia E. Goudeau, CMC
Planning Department City Clerk
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY
CLERK DEPT. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
MEETING. SHOULD CALL THE CITY CLERK DEPT. WITH THEIR
REQUEST AT (727) 562-4093.
Ad: 03/31/01
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Consent Agenda
Agenda Item #3.11
05/14/01
Tampa Say Regional Planning Council
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS REVIEWED
Pursuant to Sections 163.3184(4) and (5), FS, and Section 9J-5.005(8)(d), FAC, the following
preliminary local government comprehensive plan amendment reviews were evaluated for
consistency with the Future of the Region: A Strategic Regional Policy Plan for the Tampa Bay
Region and are recommended for approval by Council staff.
SUMMARY OF LGCP REVIEWS FOR MAY AGENDA
Standard Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Number of Amendments
Jurisdiction Report
Type
1 Case
No.
Total
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Text
Map
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Inconsistent
with SRPP
Reg.
Sig.'
Bradenton A 01-1 3 1 2 0 0
Bradenton Beach P 01-1 1 1 0 0 1
Clearwater P 01-2 1 1 0 0 1
Hillsborough Co. A 01-1SUB 3 0 3 0 0
Manatee Co. P 01-1 6 4 2 0 4
Seminole P 01-1 4 0 4 0 0
Temple Terrace A 00-1 5 1 4 0 2
Monthly Totals 23 8 15 0 8
Adopted Small Scale Amendments*
Hillsborough Co. O1S-1 1 0 0
Pinellas County OlS-1 4 0 1
Pinellas Park O1S-1 1 0 0
St. Petersburg 01S-3 4 0 0
Tampa O 1 S-1 3 0 2
Monthly Totals 13 0 3 ,:
* No reports will be issued on Small Scale amendments unless found inconsistent with the SRPP.
Key: Report Type - P = Preliminary; A = Adopted
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Amendment Type: Number only = Regular; ER = Related to Evaluation and Appraisal Report; D = Related to
Development of Regional Impact; PS = Related to school siting legislation; ICE = Related to Intergovernmental
Coordination Element; SU = Related to Sustainable Communities Agreement; R = Remedial
Staff Contact: Gerald Smelt, Ext. 288
Additional Material: Reports on the proposed/adopted comprehensive plan amendments
Action Recommended: Approval of staff reports and forwarding to DCA
Consent Agenda 05/14/01
Agenda Item 0.1-1.3.
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== -? COMPREHENSIVE
Tampa Bay Xeglona! Planning Council PLAN AMENDMENT REPORT
PRELIMINARY REVIEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY OF CLEARWATER
DCA #01-2
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184(6)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, IT IS REQUESTED
THAT DCA REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Amendment 01-2 - Future Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management,
and Capital Improvements Elements
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The City of Clearwater has submitted, by Amendment 01-1, proposed revisions to Future
Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management, and Capital Improvements Elements. The
purpose of the amendments is to implement the City's redevelopment plan for Clearwater
Beach entitled Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines, adopted by the City on February 15, 2001. The specific amendments follow.
? Future Land Use Element
4 Revised Objective 1.2 to permit an exemption from the maximum density
allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use designation for those "specific
areas identified" in Beach by Design. The density exemption is for hotel
rooms and not additional residential units. The aim is to create a pool of an
additional 600 hotel room which would be available for use in three specific
areas for a period of five years from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized
as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
Comment: Since the exemption being proposed is being incorporated
into the Comprehensive Plan by reference, then it is recommended that:
1) a more detailed description of the portion of Beach by Design is being
cited should be cited; and 2) that the adoption date of February 15, 2001
parenthetically follow the entire title of the cited document. This would
ensure that the reader knows which version of the document to reference
should subsequent amendments occur. The later recommendation is
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applicable to all instances where the specific provisions of Beach by
Design are cited for cross-reference purposes.
O Revised Objective 2.1 to include in the discussion of redevelopment,
substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas and the use of special area
plans, construction of catalytic private projects, and city investment.
O Replaced Policy 2. 1.1 with new language which identifies certain specific
incentives, as appropriate, to encourage development including density
bonuses, transfer of development rights.
O Revised Policy 2.1.2 to incorporate renewal of the beach tourist district
pursuant to the recommendations contained in Beach by Design. .
O Added Policy 2.1.3 which calls for the area governed by Beach by Design to
be designated a CRD on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The policy
identifies the specific boundaries of the CRD.
O Added Policy 2.1.4 which identifies the specific boundaries of the three areas
where the use of the density pool for additional hotel rooms is applicable.
4 Added Policy 2.1.5 which states that a tracking system for the allocation of
the density pool will be "established, administered and monitored" by the
Clearwater Planning Department.
Comment: The policy does not state "when" this system would be
established.
O Expanded Policy 2.5.3 to state that pedestrian and bicycle improvements
should adhere to the policies and design guidelines of Beach by Design.
4 Added Policy 2.5.4 which calls for the evaluation of traffic to and from
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
O Added Policy 2.5.5 which calls for the evaluation of the potential for an intra-
beach transit system.
Comment: The policy does not provide a schedule for the conducting of
the evaluation.
O Revised Policy 3.2.1 to provide for an exemption to permitted intensities and
density in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Associated with this revision was the addition of a
ti.
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reference to Beach by Design in the listing of maximum density/intensity of
use for the Resort Facilities High land use category.
? Transportation Element
Added Objective 5.6 and implementing Policy 5.6.1 which call for the monitoring
of seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and exploration of methods for addressing
the identified issues.
? Coastal Management Element
O Added Policy 19.3.3 which encourages the use of trolley service between
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and the barrier islands to the south as a means
of reducing traffic on Clearwater Beach.
O Added Policy 19.3.4 which calls for the investigation into the feasibility of
an intra-barrier island transit system on Clearwater Beach and evaluation of
potential funding sources.
O Added Policy 19.3.9 which encourages the consolidation of surface parking
into structured facilities open to the public. The intent of the policy is to
address the parking now located on along the Gulf of Mexico.
O Added Policy 19.3.10 which encourages public/private partnerships to
provide additional parking and replace existing public parking west of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
O Expanded Policy 19.6.1, which speaks to redevelopment, to include reference
to Beach by Design.
O Revised Objective 21.3 to state that density is controlled by the Future Land
Use Element and that transfer of development rights may occur pursuant to
Beach by Dgsgn.
? Capital Improvements Element
Added Policy 28. which states that the City recognizes the value of redevelop-
ment and special area plans with prioritize capital improvement accordingly.
• REGIONAL COMMENTS
The proposed Amendment IS REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT based on the fact that
Clearwater Beach is identified as a regional economic resource. The proposed amendment
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DOES NOT adversely impact regional facilities or resources NOR RESULT IN any extra-
jurisdictional impacts.
• APPLICABLE FUTURE OF THE REGION GOALS AND POLICIES
+ Affordable Housing
1.3.5: Assist neighborhood preservation and stability by removing blighting
influences and identify strategic improvements in targeted neighborhoods.
+ Economic Development
2.3.3: Develop additional programs/incentives to encourage new development to
locate within locally designated activity centers.
2.3.10: Development which is consistent with local government infill and redevelop-
ment policies should be supported with alternative and creative methods of financing
the construction of the supporting public facilities and an equitable means of
apportion such costs which encourages development.
2.3.13: Recognize the development and maintenance of the regional inter-modal
transportation network as a critical resource/facility for economic growth.
+ Natural Resources
4.11.10: Plan park and recreational facilities, and the acquisition of open space and
facilities for future recreational use to include protection of environmental and
natural resources, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the orderly extension
and expansion of compatible public facilities and services.
4.14.2: Give priority to transportation system enhancements that reduce air pollution,
energy consumption, and the use of single-occupant vehicles.
4.16.2: Support the development of plans for improving existing beach access and
acquiring additional beach access, including the provision of environmentally-
sensitive access structures.
+ Regional Transportation
5.1.11: Promote shared access and parking, improved bikeway and pedestrian
facilities, improved mass transit systems, park-and-ride lots, and roadway capital
improvements for downtown and urban development through local land use plans
and land development regulations.
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5.3.11: Design the mass transit system(s) to emphasize the movement of people to
and within designated regional activity centers.
5.3.18: Consider transit improvements as an alternative to roadway improvements as
mitigation for development impacts within high density nodes served by backlogged
or constrained roadways.
` - 5.3.19: Support, where feasible and consistent with local transit and MPO plans, a
renewed emphasis on small local transit systems as part of the integrated
transportation system.
5.3.28: Develop and implement programs to reduce traffic conflict and accidents
between automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
s PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY
Based on the material presented for review, it has been determined that proposed
Amendment 01-2 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FUTURE OF THE REGION. A STRATEGIC
REGIONAL POLICY PLAN FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION.
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For Council meeting of 14 May 2001
Tampa Bay X egional Planning Council
Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary/ Treasurer
Mayor Pat whitesel Terrye Bradley Councilman Jerry King
4 May 2001
Ms. Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Planning Department
City of Clearwater
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755-4160
Dear Ms. Clayton:
Executive Director
Manny L. Pumariega
Enclosed is a copy of the Council's review of the City of Clearwater's second proposed amendment
of 2001. The report will be an agenda item for Council consideration at the Monday, 14 May,
Council meeting, which will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if more information or clarification concerning the contents of
the report is needed.
Sincerely,
H. Gerald Smelt
Governmental Services Coordinator
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT REPORT
PRELIMINARY REVIEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY OF CLEARWATER
DCA #01-2
PURSUANT' TO SECTION 163.3184(6)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, IT IS REQUESTED
THAT DCA REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Amendment 01-2 - Future Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management,
and Capital Improvements Elements
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The City of Clearwater has submitted, by Amendment 01-1, proposed revisions to Future
Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management, and Capital Improvements Elements. The
purpose of the amendments is to implement the City's redevelopment plan for Clearwater
Beach entitled Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines, adopted by the City on February 15, 2001. The specific amendments follow.
? Future Land Use Element
4 Revised Objective 1.2 to permit an exemption from the maximum density
allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use designation for those "specific
areas identified" in Beach by Design. The density exemption is for hotel
rooms and not additional residential units. T'ne aim is to create a pool of an
additional 600 hotel room which would be available for use in three specific
areas for a period of five years from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized
as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
Comment: Since the exemption being proposed is being incorporated
into the Comprehensive Plan by reference, then it is recommended that:
1) a more detailed description of the portion of Beach by Design is being
cited should be cited; and 2) that the adoption date of February 15, 2001
parenthetically follow the entire title of the cited document. This would
ensure that the reader knows which version of the document to reference
should subsequent amendments occur. The later recommendation is
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applicable to all instances where the specific provisions of Beach by
Desi n are cited for cross-reference purposes.
4 Revised Objective 2.1 to include in the discussion .of redevelopment,
substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas and the use of special area
plans, construction of catalytic private projects, and city investment.
4 Replaced Policy 2.1.1 with new language which identifies certain specific
incentives, as appropriate, to encourage development including density
bonuses, transfer of development rights.
4 Revised Policy 2.1.2 to incorporate renewal of the beach tourist district
pursuant to the recommendations contained in Beach by Design.
4 Added Policy 2.1.3 which calls for the area governed by Beach by Design to
be designated a CRD on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The policy
identifies the specific boundaries of the CRD.
4 Added Policy 2.1.4 which identifies the specific boundaries of the three areas
where the use of the density pool for additional hotel rooms is applicable.
O Added Policy 2.1.5 which states that a tracking system for the allocation of
the density pool will be "established, administered and monitored" by the
Clearwater Planning Department.
Comment: The policy does not state "when" this system would be
established.
O Expanded Policy 2.5.3 to state that pedestrian and bicycle improvements
should adhere to the policies and design guidelines of Beach by Design.
4 Added Policy 2.5.4 which calls for the evaluation of traffic to and from
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
4 Added Policy 2.5.5 which calls for the evaluation of the potential for an intra-
beach transit system.
Comment: The policy does not provide a schedule for the conducting of
the evaluation.
O Revised Policy 3.2.1 to provide for an exemption to permitted intensities and
density in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Associated with this revision was the addition of a
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reference to Beach by Design in the listing of maximum density/intensity of
use for the Resort Facilities High land use category.
+ Transportation Element
Added Objective 5.6 and,implementing Policy 5.6.1 which call for the monitoring
of seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and exploration of methods for addressing
the identified issues.
+ Coastal Management Element
O Added Policy 19.3.3 which encourages the use of trolley service between
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and the barrier islands to the south as a means
of reducing traffic on Clearwater Beach.
O Added Policy 19.3.4 which calls for the investigation into the feasibility of
an infra-barrier island transit system on Clearwater Beach and evaluation of
potential funding sources.
O Added Policy 19.3.9 which encourages the consolidation of surface parking
into structured facilities open to the public. The intent of the policy is to
address the parking now located on along the Gulf of Mexico.
O Added Policy 19.3.10 which encourages 'public/private partnerships to
provide additional parking and replace existing public parking west of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
O Expanded Policy 19.6.1, which speaks to redevelopment, to include reference
to Beach by Design.
O Revised Objective 21.3 to state that density is controlled by the Future Land
Use Element and that transfer of development rights may occur pursuant to
Beach by Design.
+ Capital Improvements Element
Added Policy 28.1.10 which states that the City recognizes the value of redevelop-
ment and special area plans with prioritize capital improvement accordingly.
• REGIONAL COMMENTS
The proposed Amendment IS REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT based on the fact that
Clearwater Beach is identified as an regional economic resource. The proposed amendment
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DOES NOT adversely impact regional facilities or resources NOR RESULT IN any extra-
jurisdictional impacts.
• APPLICABLE FUTURE OF THE REGION GOALS AND POLICIES
? Affordable Housing
1.3.5: Assist neighborhood preservation and stability by removing blighting
influences and identify strategic improvements in targeted neighborhoods.
? Economic Development
2.3.3: Develop additional programs/incentives to encourage new development to
locate within locally designated activity centers.
2.3.10: Development which is consistent with local government infill and redevelop-
ment policies should be supported with alternative and creative methods of financing
the construction of the supporting public facilities and an equitable means of
apportion such costs which encourages development.
2.3.13: Recognize the development and maintenance of the regional inter-modal
transportation network as a critical resource/facility for economic growth.
? Natural Resources
4.11.10: Plan park and recreational facilities, and the acquisition of open space and
facilities for future recreational use to include protection of environmental and
natural resources, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the orderly extension
and expansion of compatible public facilities and services.
4.14.2: Give priority to transportation system enhancements that reduce air pollution,
energy consumption, and the use of single-occupant vehicles.
4.16.2: Support the development of plans for improving existing beach access and
acquiring additional beach access, including the provision of environmentally-
sensitive access structures.
f Regional Transportation
5.1.11: Promote shared access and parking, improved bikeway and pedestrian
facilities, improved mass transit systems, park-and-ride lots, and roadway capital
improvements for downtown and urban development through local land use plans
and land development regulations.
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5.3.11: Design the mass transit system(s) to emphasize the movement of people to
and within designated regional activity centers.
5.3.18: Consider transit improvements as an alternative to roadway improvements as
mitigation for development impacts within high density nodes served by backlogged
or constrained roadways.
5.3.19: Support, where feasible and consistent with local transit and MPO plans, a
renewed emphasis on small local transit systems as part of the integrated
transportation system.
5.3.28: Develop and implement programs to reduce traffic conflict and accidents
between automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
• PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY
Based on the material presented for review, it has been determined that proposed
Amendment 01-2 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FUTURE OF THE REGION: A STRATEGIC
REGIONAL POLICY PLAN FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION.
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JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
May 17, 2001
Mr. Charles Gauthier, AICP
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of Local Planning
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
THOMAS F. BARRY, JR.
SECRETARY
MAY 2."1
2001
PLANNIN & M!.M SVCS
RE: City of Clearwater Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 01-2
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
The Department has conducted a review of the above referenced document in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, and the Department's
Review Guidelines for Local. Government Comprehensive Plans. It is'our understanding
that the Department of Community Affairs has completed a cursory review and will not
provide an Objections, Recommendations, and Comments Report to address the subject
amendment. We also understand the importance of redevelopment to the City. However,
we are providing the following comments.
The City proposes to amend the Comprehensive Plan (plan) to designate a portion of the
Clearwater Beach barrier island as a Community Redevelopment District, and recognize
a plan for redevelopment, Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach
and Design Guidelines. Beach by Design promotes catalytic projects (including 600
additional hotel rooms); the proposed plan policies offer incentives including density
bonuses for significant lot consolidation and/or catalytic projects, and the transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and redevelopment plans.
The Clearwater Beach barrier island connects to the mainland by Memorial Causeway
and Gulf to Bay Boulevard (SR 60), part of the Regional Evacuation Route system. Two
Critical Evacuation Route Points occur in this vicinity, one at the mainland approach to
the Memorial Causeway, and the other on south Clearwater Beach Island (see attached
maps). The 2000 Level of Service Report by the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization indicates that some segments of S.R. 60/Gulf to Bay in this area are
operating below the adopted LOS standard. In addition, SR 60 is physically constrained.
Redevelopment activities on the barrier island have the potential to affect SR 60. We
encourage the City to carefully assess the cumulative effects of future redevelopment
projects on the regional evacuation route prior to the approval of each one.
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Mr. Charles Gauthier
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The Department appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on this document. If
you have questions about this matter, please contact me in the FDOT District Seven
offices at SunCom 512-7801, or (813) 975-6444.
Yours Truly,
Carol M. Collins
LGCP and CMS Coordinator
cc: , Mr. Bob Romig, Director of Policy Planning, FDOT
Mr. Ralph Stone, Planning Director, City of Clearwater
Ms. Cyndi Tarapani, City of Clearwater
Mr. Etim Udoh, City of Clearwater
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Govemor sacmtary
I "S, TO:
W`,OaM, 153S ION
August 31, 2001
The Honorable Brian Auggst
Mayor, City of Clearwater
112 South Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33758-474$
- 2001
PRESS
CLERK / ATTORNEY
Dear Mayor Aunust:
The Department of Community Affairs (Department) has completed its review of the
adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopted by (Ordinance Nos, 6614-00 and 6794-01;
DCA No. 01-1) for the City of Clearwater as adopted on July 12, 2001 and determined that it
meets the requirements of Chapter 163, Part IT, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for compliance, as defined
in Subsection 163.3184(1)(b), F.S. The Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to find the plan
amendment, In Compliance. The Notice of Intent has been sent to the Tampa Tribune for
publication on September 1, 2001,
The Department's notice of intent to find a plan amendment in compliance shall be
deemed to be a final order if no timely petition challenging the amendment is filed. Any affected
person may file a petition with the agency within 21 days after the publication of the notice of
intent pursuant to Section 163.3184(9), F.S. No development orders, or permits for a
development, dependent on the amendment may be issued or cbmmence before the plan
amendment takes effect.
Please note that a copy of the adopted City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, and the Notice of Intent must be avaGilable for public inspection Monday through
Friday, except for legal holidays, during normal business hours, at the City of Clearwater
Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 34616.
If this in compliance determination is challenged by an affected person, you will have the
option of mediation pursuant to Subsection 163,3189(3)(a), F.S. If you choose to attempt to
resolve this matter through mediation, you must file the request for mediation with the
administrative law judge assigned by the Division of Administrative Hearings, The choice of
mediation will not affect the right of any party to an administrative hearing,
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August 31, 2001
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If you have any questions, please contact Don Stuart, Planner IV, or Marina Pennington,
Community Program Administrator, at (850) 487.4545.
Sincerely,
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Michael F. Sherman, AICP
Growth Management Administrator
MFS/dss
Enclosure: Notice of intent
cc: Mr. Manuel Pumariega, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIND THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER
COMPREHFNSTVE PLAN AMENDMENTS IN COMPLIANCE
DOCKET NO, 01-1-NOT-5206-(A)-(I)
P.03
The Department gives notice of its intent to find the Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for the
City of Clearwater adopted by Ordinance Nos. 6614-00 and 6794-01 on July 12, 2001, IN COMPLIANCE,
pursuant to Sections 163.3184, 163.3187 and 163.3 199, F.S.
The adopted City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the Department's Objections,
Recommendations and Comments Report, (if any), are available for public inspection Monday through
Friday, except for legal holidays, during normal business hours, at the City of Clearwater Municipal
Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 34616,
Any affected person, as defined in Section 163.3184, F.S., has a right to petition for an administrative
hearing to challenge the proposed agency determination that the Amendments to the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan are in Compliance, as defined in Subsection 163.3184(1), F.S. The petition must be
filed within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice, and must include all of the information and
contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C. The petition must be filed with the Agency Clerk,
Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, and a
copy mailed or delivered to the local government. Failure to timely file a petition shall constitute a waiver of
any right to request an administrative proceeding as a petitioner under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F_S. If
a petition is filed, the purpose of the administrative hearing will be to present evidence and testimony and
forward a recommended order to the Department. If no petition is filed, this Notice of Intent shall become
final agency action.
If a petition is filed, other affected persons may petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding. A petition
for intervention must be filed at least twenty (20) days before the final hearing and must include all of the
information and contents described in Uniform Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C_ A petition for leave to intervene
shall be filed at the Division of Administrative Hearings, Department of Management Services, 1230
Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550. Failure to petition to intervene within the allowed
time frame constitutes a waiver of any right such a person has to request a hearing under Sections 120.569
and 120.57, F.S., or to participate in the administrative hearing.
After an administrative hearing petition is timely filed, mediation is available pursuant to Subsection
163.3189(3)(a), F. S., to any affected person who is made a party to the proceeding by filing that request
with the administrative law judge assigned by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The choice of
mediation shall not affect a party's right to an administrative hearing.
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Charles Gauthier, AICP
Chief, Bureau of Local Planning
Department of Community Affairs
Division of Community Planning
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
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LONG RANGE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
HOUSING DIVISION
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
July 20, 2001
CITE' OF C LEARWAT E R
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567 FAx (727) 562-4576
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of Local Planning
Division of Community Planning
Plan Processing Team
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
RE: Transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
Please find attached three copies of the adopted amendments to the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan, which constitute the City's first plan amendment for the calendar
year of 2001. The Department of Community Affairs Objections, Recommendations, and
Comments (ORC) Report for Ordinance No. 6614-00 (1st Baptist Church Map
Amendment) stated no objections and the ORC Report for Ordinance No. 6794-01
(Beach Text Amendments) also stated no objections.
As there were no objections or recommendation in the ORC Report for Ordinance No.
6614-00, the adopted future land use map amendment is submitted as transmitted
previously i.e. without deletions and/or additions.
Even though there were no objections or recommendations in the ORC Report for
Ordinance No. 6794-01, the City revised proposed Policy 2.1.3 of the Future Land Use
Element subsequent to the Department's ORC Report to reflect a condition imposed by
the Pinellas Planning Council to exclude certain beachfront and public property located
adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway from the Community
Redevelopment District (see the last sentence of Policy 2.1.3, page A-5 of the Future
Land Use Element).
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
WHITNEY GRAY, COMMISSIONER HOYT HAMILTON, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER BILL JONSON, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
This transmittal letter conforms to the requirements of Rule 9J-11.006(1)(a), F.A.C.,
"Submittal Requirements for Proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan
Amendments" as follows:
9J-11.006 1 )(a) 1:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The City of Clearwater Local Planning Agency held a public
hearing to consider the future land use map amendment on October 17, 2000 and
recommended approval to the City Commission.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The City of Clearwater Local Planning Agency held a public
hearing to consider the plan amendment on April 17, 2001 and recommended approval to
the City Commission.
9J-11.006 1)(a)2:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The City Commission held the public hearing at which the
transmittal of the amendment to the Department of Community Affairs was approved on
November 16, 2000. Copies of this correspondence and proposed amendment were sent
to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning commission, Southwest Florida Water Management
District, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection on March 8, 2001.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The City Commission held the public hearing at which the
transmittal of the amendment to the Department of Community Affairs was approved on
April 19, 2001. Copies of this correspondence and proposed amendment were sent to the
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission, Southwest Florida Water Management
District, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection on April 20, 2001.
9J-11.006(1)(a
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The amendment changes the land use designation of property
located at 3070 Chesapeake Lane, Clearwater, Florida from Recreation/Open Space to
Institutional.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The amendments better define the city's redevelopment policies
and specifically supports redevelopment of Clearwater Beach in compliance with Beach
by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines, a special
area plan approved by the City Commission for portions of Clearwater Beach.
9J-11.006(1 )(a)4:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The amendment was adopted on July 12, 2001, subsequent to
the receipt of the Department ORC Report.
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Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The amendment was adopted on July 12, 2001, subsequent to
the receipt of the Department ORC Report.
9J- 11.006(1)(a)(5):
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The amendment does not pertain to an area of critical state
concern.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The amendments do not pertain to an area of critical state
concern.
9J-11.006(1)(a)6:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The plan amendment is not within Orange, Lake or Seminole
County.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The plan amendment is not within Orange, Lake or Seminole
County.
9J-11.006(1)(a)7:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - The plan amendment does not qualify as an exemption under
the twice per year calendar year limitation on the adoption of comprehensive plan
amendments. The amendment is considered a large-scale amendment due to the
proximity of a previous amendment.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - The plan amendment does not qualify as an exemption under
the twice per calendar year limitation on the adoption of comprehensive plan
amendments. The amendment is directly related to the Future Land Use Element,
Transportation Element, Coastal Management Element and Capital Improvements
Element.
9J-I 1.006(1)(a)8:
Ordinance No. 6614-00 - Three copies of the plan amendment have been submitted with
this letter. Copies have also been transmitted to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Department of
Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection under separate cover on
July 20, 2001.
Ordinance No. 6794-01 - Three copies of the plan amendment have been submitted with
this letter. Copies have also been transmitted to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Department of
Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection under separate cover on
July 20, 2001. In a letter dated June 2, 2000 to the Department regarding the City's final
adoption of the EAR based amendments, Ralph Stone, Clearwater Planning Director,
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indicated that pursuant to Rule 9J-11.009(8)(a-f), copies of the adopted EAR based
amendments were sent to the Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas County Planning
Department, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Southwest Florida Water
Management District, and the Florida Departments of Transportation, Environmental
Protection and State.
9J-11.006(1 (a)9: The Clearwater Comprehensive Plan was not adopted under a joint
planning agreement and the proposed amendment is not proposed for adoption under a
joint planning agreement.
9J-11.006(1)(a 10: Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Planning Department
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33755-4160
Tel: (727) 562-4587
Fax: (727) 562-4576
If you have any questions please contact Gina Clayton or me at your earliest
convenience.
Finally, pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011(5), the City of Clearwater wishes the Notice of Intent
to be published in the Tampa Tribune, The Tribune Company, 2560 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, Suite 100, Clearwater, FL 33765, (727) 799-7411.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely yo ,
Cynthia Tarapani, AICP
Assistant Planning Director
Enclosures
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TONG RANGE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
HOUSING DIVISION
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
C ITY OF C LEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567 FAx (727) 562-4576
TO: Pinellas County Planning Department
14 South Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Attn: Brian Smith
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
9455 Koger Blvd. Ste. 219
St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2491
Attn: Gerald Smelt
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, Fl 34609-6899
Attn: Trisha Neasman
Florida Department of Transportation
112011 North McKinley Drive
Mail Station 7-340
Tampa, FL 33612
Attn: Carol Collins
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., M.S. 47
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Attn: Lynn Griffin
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the City of
Clearwater - Ordinance No. 6614-01 (1S` Baptist Church - Future Land
Use Map Amendment) and Ordinance No. 6794-01 (Text Amendments
related to Clearwater Beach).
DATE: July 20, 2001
Pursuant to Rule 96-11.011, Florida Administrative Code, I am transmitting, to each of
the named agencies a copy of the adopted amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan, which constitutes the City's first plan amendment for the calendar year of 2001.
BRL4N J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
WHITNEY GRAY, COMMISSIONER HOYT HAMILTON, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER. BILL JONSON, COMMISSIONER
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"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMAT[VE ACTION EMPLOYER"
The Department of Community Affairs Objections, Recommendations and Comments
(ORC) Report for Ordinance No. 6614-00 (1St Baptist Church Map Amendment) stated
no objections or recommendations and the ORC Report for Ordinance No. 6794-01
(Beach Text Amendments) stated no objections or recommendations.
For any questions regarding the amendments, please contact:
Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Planning Department
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, F133756-5502
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Adopted Amendment to the Clearwater Future Land Use Map
Ordinance No. 6614-00
DCA #01-01
ORDINANCE NO. 6614-00
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MCMULLEN BOOTH
ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET SOUTH OF DREW
STREET, CONSISTING OF M&B 22/21, WHOSE POST OFFICE
ADDRESS IS 3070 CHESAPEAKE LANE , FROM OPEN
SPACE/RECREATION TO INSTITUTIONAL; PROVIDING AN
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plan of the City as set forth in this ordinance is found to be reasonable, proper and appropriate,
and is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The future land use plan element of the comprehensive plan of the City of
Clearwater is amended by designating the land use category for the hereinafter described
property as follows:
Property Land Use Category
See attached Exhibit "A" From: Open Space/Recreation
(LUZ 00-08-11) To: Institutional
Section 2. The City Commission does hereby certify that this ordinance is consistent
with the City's comprehensive plan.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption, subject to the
approval of the land use designation by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners,
and subject to a determination by the State of Florida, as appropriate, of compliance with the
applicable requirements of the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act, pursuant to § 163.3189, Florida Statutes. The Administrator of
Planning and Development Services is authorized to transmit to the Pinellas County Planning
Council an application to amend the Countywide Plan in order to achieve consistency with the
Future Land Use Plan Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan as amended by this
ordinance.
PASSED ON FIRST READING November 16, 2000
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL December 12. 2000
READING AND ADOPTED
READOPTED July 12. 2001 Z?? A A?X,
Brian J. Aungst
Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form:
Leslie K. Dougall-Sides, 1
Assistant City Attorney
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Ordinance No. 6614-00
EXHIBIT "A"
CHESAPEAKE PARK PROPERTY
Begin at the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 Section 16, Township 29
South, Range 16 East, and run thence N 0°37'03" E, along the 40-acre line,
730.35 feet for P.O.B., thence continue N 0°37'03" E. 95.0 feet, thence N
89°27'56" W, 669.05 feet; thence S 0°37'03" W, 495.21 feet; thence S
89°27'56" E, 469.05 feet; thence N 0'37'03". E, 400.21 feet; thence S
89°27'56" E, 200.0 feet to a P.O.B., less the East 33.0 feet for road right-of-
way
PROPOSED REZONING AND LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
OWNER: First Baptist Church of Clearwater
[CASE LUZ 00-08-11
SITE: 3070 Chesapeake Lane PROPERTY SIZE (ACRES): 4.9
:OM: ZONING
OS/R LAND USE
Recreation/ Open Space
PIN' 16/29/16/00000/220/2140
TO: I Institutional
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Ordinance NO. 6614-00
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ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING ATLAS
OWNER: First Baptist Church of Clearwater
CASE LUZ 00-08-11
BITE: 3070 Chesapeake Lane PROPERTY SIZE (ACRES): 4.9
FROM: ZONING
OS/R LAND USE
Recreation/ Open Space PIN: 16/29/16/00000/220/2100
TO: I Institutional ATLAS 292A
PAGE:
Ordinance No. 6619-00
Adopted July 12, 2001
CDB Meeting Date: October 17, 2000
Case #: LUZ 00-08-11
Agenda Item #: C. 3.
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
STAFF REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION
OWNER: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc.
331 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
LOCATION: 3070 Chesapeake Lane
Generally located on the west side of McMullen Booth,
approximately 450 feet south of Drew Street.
Legally described as that part of the E % of the NW 1/4 of
the NW '/4 of Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 16
East, Pinellas County (M&B 22/21).
PIN: 16/29/16/00000/220/2100
REQUEST: To amend the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map
from Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) to Institutional (INS),
and
To rezone from Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) zoning
district to the Institutional (1) zoning district.
SITE INFORMATION
PROPERTY SIZE:
Dimensions of property
PROPERTY USE:
Current Use:
Proposed Use:
215,600 square feet or 4.9 acres
440 feet wide by 490 feet deep
Chesapeake Park (City baseball field)
Church
PLAN CATEGORY:
Current County Category: Open Space/Recreation
Proposed Category: Institutional
ZONING DISTRICT:
Current City District: Open Space/Recreation (OS/R)
Proposed District: Institutional (I)
EXISTING
SURROUNDING USES: North: Vacant (Church Proposed by Pending Case LUZ 00-05-
05)
South: Low Medium Density Residential
East: Institutional/Low Medium Density Residential
West: Multifamily Residential
ANALYSIS
Introduction
The applicant (First Baptist Church of Clearwater) is currently proposing a campus and
related educational facilities on 11.8 acres parcel located at the corner of McMullen
Booth Road and Drew Street. Immediately adjacent to the south of this property is
Chesapeake Park, a 4.9 acre land which the applicant proposes to rezone to institutional
district so that the combined site could be more conveniently developed under the City's
Institutional zoning district. Currently, the subject site is used as an active park with a
baseball field. Following the rezoning, the applicant proposes to develop this tract along
with the adjacent 11.8 acres land for church related activities. Site plan considerations
will be addressed in more detail during the development review process. The Pinellas
Planning Council and Florida Department of Community Affairs will review this case
which is a threshold amendment for both agencies.
I. CONSISTENCY WITH CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Applicable Goals, Objectives and Policies from the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan in
support of the proposed land use amendment are as indicated below:
2.4 Objective - Compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Land Development Code.
The proposed plan amendment is not in conflict with any Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives or Policies, and is consistent with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
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II. CONSISTENCY WITH COUNTYWIDE PLAN
Applicable regulations from the Countywide Plan are as indicated below:
2.3.3.7.3 Institutional (INS)
Purpose - It is the purpose of this category 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.
Locational Characteristics - 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.
This site is located along the McMullen Booth Scenic Corridor and is designated
Recreation/Open Space by the County in the Countywide Scenic Corridor Plan. The
Recreation/Open Space Plan classification will neither allow the Institutional future land
use designation nor the proposed institutional development at this site. In recognition of
the constraints associated with the passive and the open space characteristics of the area,
the applicant is requesting a change in both the future land use plan and zoning district to
bring this parcel into consistency with both the Countywide Plan and the City zoning
district to allow the proposed institutional development and this site.
The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the Countywide Plan.
III. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING PROPERTY
McMullen Booth Road Corridor
The McMullen Booth Road corridor in this area between Gulf to Bay Boulevard and State
Road 590 is characterized by mixed types of development including commercial uses at
the major intersections with the exception of the Drew intersection and institutional and
residential uses in between. The Countywide Future Land Use Plan has designated land
in this area of the west side of McMullen Booth Road Commercial General, Institutional,
Residential/Office Limited and Residential Urban. The area on the east side of
McMullen Booth Road has been designated as Residential Urban, Institutional,
Residential Low Medium, Residential Medium and Commercial General.
Immediate Surrounding Area
The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) for the immediate surrounding area along McMullen
Booth Road is the proposed Institutional to the north, Residential Urban to the south,
Residential Urban and Residential Low Medium to the west, and Residential Urban and
Institutional to the east. Institutional Future Land Use is located on both sides of
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McMullen Booth Road within a 1/4 mile of the subject site. The proposed Future Land
Use is in character with the overall FLUP designation along this area.
The existing surrounding uses include a vacant lot to the north which is owned by the
applicant; low medium density residential and multifamily residential to the west; low
medium density residential to the south, and single family residential and institutional to
the east.
The proposed land use amendment is compatible with surrounding uses due to the
similarity of future and existing uses.
IV. SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
Roadways
The subject site is approximately 4.9 acres. The existing plan category is generally
appropriate to those public and private open spaces and recreational facilities dispersed
throughout the County. It also recognizes the natural and man made conditions which
contribute to the active and passive open space character and recreation use at such
locations. No use in the plan category would be allowed to exceed a floor area ratio
(FAR) of 0.25 nor an impervious surface ratio (ISR) of 0.60.
New Development
Maximum FAR Golf Elementary Medical
Course School Clinic Church
Existing County Land Use:
Square Feet 53,900 N/A N/A N/A
Avg. Daily Vehicle Trips 2
PM Peak Vehicle Trips 2 N/A N/A N/A
Proposed Institutional Zoning:
Square Feet - N/A 140,140 140,140 140,140
Avg. Daily Vehicle Trips - N/A 1,686 5,063 1,277
PM Peak Vehicle Trips - N/A 437 611 196
N/A - Not Applicable
Note: Closest ITE use is Ballfield
Source: ITE Trip Generation Manual, 6th Ed., 1997
Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance
The maximum development potential under the proposed Institutional Zoning District is
140,140 square feet of educational facility, medical clinic, church, hospital, governmental
use, congregate care or social and community centers, based on a floor area ratio (FAR)
of 0.65. However, due to Community Development Code requirements and site planning
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constraints, it is highly unlikely that the above uses would be developed as intensely as
the above table reflects.
The more intense uses in the Institutional Zoning District have been analyzed for the
amount of vehicle trips that could be generated based on maximum development
potential. Based on the Institute of Transportation Engineer's manual and the Pinellas
County Transportation Impact Fee Schedule, the medical clinic use would generate the
most vehicle trips daily (5,063) and PM Peak Hour vehicle trips (611). The Pinellas
Planning Council's (PPC) traffic generation guideline for the Institutional Future Land
Use Plan category on the next table more accurately portrays potential traffic generation.
This guideline is used by the PPC to review transportation impacts of proposed Land Use
Plan amendments.
MAXIMUM POTENTIAL TRAFFIC
McMullen Booth Road and Drew St. Current Existing Proposed PPC
Situation Zoning Zoning Guidelines
Maximum Daily Added Potential Trips N/A 2 5,063 818
Maximum PM Peak Hour Added Potential Trips N/A 2 611 102*
Volume of McMullen Booth from Drew Street to SR 60 60,526 60,528 65,589 61,344
LOS of McMullen Booth from Drew Street to SR 60 C C C C
Volume of Drew from US 19 to McMullen Booth 17,950 17,952 18,561 18,052
LOS of Drew from US 19 to McMullen Booth D D D D
N/A = Not Applicable LOS = Level-of-Service * = City Calculation of 12.5%
Source: ITE Trip Generation Manual, 6th Ed., 1997
Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance
Pinellas County MPO Level of Service 1999
"The Rules" of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan
The 2000 Transportation Level of Service manual from the Pinellas County Metropolitan
Planning Organization assigned the McMullen Booth Road segment from Drew Street to
Gulf to Bay an LOS of C and the Drew Street segment from McMullen Booth to US
Highway 19 an LOS of D. The McMullen Booth segment is physically constrained with
no planned capacity enhancements planned. ART-PLAN, a computer traffic analysis
model provided by FDOT, indicates Drew Street will not fall below the acceptable LOS
of D with the proposed development. The peak traffic generation of the proposed
development will generally occur during off peak hours, having no effect on the road
network..
The level-of-service for McMullen Booth Road will not be degraded by the proposed land
use amendment and rezoning since this road segment is at its lowest grade. However, the
additional trips could increase traffic congestion.
Mass Transit
The Citywide LOS for mass transit will not be affected by the proposed plan amendment.
The total miles of fixed route service will not change; the subject site is located within I/4
mile of an existing transit route; and headways are less than or equal to one hour.
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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority(PSTA) bus service is available along McMullen
Booth Road and Drew Street.
Water
The current zoning district could demand approximately 5,390 gallons per day at a rate of
0.1 gallons/day. Under the proposed zoning district, water demand could approach
approximately 14,014 gallons per day. The proposed amendment will not affect the
City's current LOS for water since there is excess capacity.
Wastewater
The current zoning district could demand approximately 4,312 gallons of wastewater per
day. Under the proposed zoning district, sewer demand could approach approximately
11,211 gallons per day. The proposed amendment will not affect the City's current LOS
for wastewater since there is excess capacity.
Solid Waste
The current zoning could result in 229 tons of solid waste per year. Under the proposed
zoning district, there would be approximately 268 tons of solid waste generated per year.
The proposed amendment will not affect the City's current LOS for solid waste disposal
since there is excess capacity.
Recreation and Open Space
The proposed land use amendment and rezoning will not impact the LOS of recreational
acreage or facilities due to the proposed non-residential land use and zoning
classification.
V. IMPACT ON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Prior to redevelopment of the subject property, site plan approval will be required. At that
time, the stormwater management system will be required to meet all City and Southwest
Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) stormwater management criteria. The
site is not located within an environmentally sensitive area.
The proposed land use amendment will not have a negative impact on the natural
environment.
VI. CONSISTENCY OF DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE AND CITY REGULATIONS
Existing vs. Proposed Regulations - Maximum Development Potential
Floor Area Ratio Impervious Surface
(FAR) Ratio (ISR)
Existing County Land Use 0.25 0.60
Proposed Institutional Zoning 0.65 0.85
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The proposed Institutional Zoning District permits an FAR of 0.65 and ISR of 0.85, while
the existing Recreation/Open Space Land Use has an FAR of 0.25 and ISR of 0.60,
although FAR applies only to non-residential uses. The ISR of the proposed Institutional
District is more intensive at 0.85 than the existing land use which allows an ISR of 0.60.
The entire parcel will meet size requirements for the proposed district and Institutional
use, as well as most other uses in the Institutional Zoning District.
Approval of this land use plan amendment and zoning district designation 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.
The existing and proposed use of this property is consistent with the Institutional Zoning
District regulations.
VII. CODE ENFORCEMENT ANALYSIS
The response from the Community Response Team (CRT) indicates that there is a
dilapidated building at this site. However, this structure will be demolished at the time of
development of the site.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed Institutional Future Land Use Plan category and Institutional Zoning
District request is consistent with both the City and the Countywide Comprehensive
Plans, is compatible with the surrounding area, does not require nor affect the provision
of the public services, is compatible with the natural environment and is consistent with
the development regulations of the City.
The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of the following actions on this
application:
1. Amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of 3070 Chesapeake Lane
(MB 22/21) the subject site from Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) to
Institutional (INS); and
2. Amend the zoning district designation of 3070 Chesapeake Lane (MB
22/21) from OS/R zoning to Institutional (1).
Submitted by: Etim S. Udoh, Senior Planner
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Attachments
Application
Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity
Existing Surrounding Uses
Existing Zoning Atlas
Proposed Zoning Atlas
Existing Land Use Map
Proposed Land Use Map
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Adopted Amendments to the Future Land Use Element,
Transportation Element, Coastal Management Element and
the Capital Improvement Element of the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance No. 6794-01
DCA #01-01
Please Note:
The amendments did not require any changes
to the Table of Contents
I hereby certify that this is a true ana
correct copy of the original as it appears
in the files of the City of Clearwater.
my hand and official scat of
ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01 4tWhitness
f rw 20s?}
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLO Cty , _ .0
RIDA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS
ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO BEACH BY DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER BEACH,
TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER BEACH, PERMITTED
DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT,
PARKING ON CLEARWATER BEACH, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTED SPECIAL
AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act of Florida empowers and requires the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater to plan for the future development and growth of the City, and to adopt and
periodically amend the Comprehensive Plan, including elements and portions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of Clearwater Beach is a major contributor to the
economic health of the City overall and redevelopment to the Beach is required for its
future sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater invested significant time and resources in
studying Clearwater Beach and conducted numerous public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Ordinance Number 6689-01, which
adopted a special area plan governing Clearwater Beach entitled Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.on February 15, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of the City have been
prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of law, after conducting the
appropriate planning analysis, and public participation through public hearings, opportunity
for written comments, open discussion and the consideration of public and official
comments; and
Ordinance No. 6794 -01
develo ment ri hts pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans
2.1.42 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach the
establishment of a limited densit ool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach enhancement of
public ri hts-of-wa the vacation of ublic ri hts-of-wa when a ro riate
transportation improvements inter-beach and intra beach transit transfer
of development rights and the use of design guidelines,
Fede elepmeRt pursuant to Beach by Desian• A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Desian• A Preliminary Design for
C/earwater. Beach and Des n Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north b the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street the Gulf of Mexico on the
west Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Ke Bride on the
south excluding Devon Drive and Ba side Drive. Beachfront and public
property located adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal
Waterway with a Future Land Use designation of Recreation/Open Space
shall be excluded from the Community Redevelopment District
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in
Beach by Design A Prebminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Bavmont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Bavmont Street and Papaya Street- and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Des n Guidelines will be established administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department
Ordinance No. 6794-01
Section 6. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those
listed in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category , unless otherwise permitted by approved special area plans or
redevelopment plans
PLAN
CLASSIFICATION PRIMARY USES
PER PLAN
CATEGORY MAX. DENSITY/
INTENSITY PER PLAN
CATEGORY CONSISTENT
ZONING
DISTRICTS
30 Dwelling Units Per
Resort Facilities High Density Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR.95; Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Overnight High Density
Accommodations Accommodations/50 UPA, Residential (HDR)
and as set forth in Beach Commercial (C)
by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design
Guidelines the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted ty Ordinance
No. 6689-01.
Section 7. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by adding Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Obiective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach
and explore methods to address any issues identified
Section 8. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended by adding Policy 5.6.1 as follows:
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on
Clearwater Beach as well as investigate funding sources for such
improvements.
5 Ordinance No. 6794-01
21.3 Objective - Overall density shall be retained a RGt 4GFe in
Clearwater's coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan Transfer of development
rights between beach parcels is allowed per the Community Development
Code and by Beach by )e 7: A Preli nina Design for Clearwater
Beach and Des?an Guidelines
Section 13. The Capital Improvements Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policy 28. as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will _prioritize ca ital im rovements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans
Section 14. This ordinance shall become effective when the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) issues a final order determining the adopted amendments to
be in compliance, or the Administration Commission issues a final order determining the
adopted amendments to be in compliance, in accordance with Section 163.187 or
163.3189, F.S., as amended.
PASSED ON FIRST READING April 19 2001
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL Jul 12 2001
READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDEMayor-ommissio er
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie K. Douga I- i s
Assistant City Attorney
it is E. Goudeau
Ci Clerk
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Table of Contents
1. Future Land Use Element A-1
2. Transportation Element B-1
• Traffic Circulation Subelement
• Mass Transit Subelement
• Aviation Subelement
3. Housing Element C-1
4. Utilities Element D-1
• Sanitary Sewer Subelement
• Solid Waste Subelement
• Stormwater Management Subelement
• Potable Water Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Subelement
5. Coastal Management Element
6. Conservation Element
E-1
F-1
7. Recreation and Open Space Element G-1
8. Intergovernmental Coordination Element H-1
9. Capital Improvements Element I-1
1.1.7 New development or redevelopment in the Coastal High Hazard Area shall be
permitted consistent with F.E.M.A. and City Guidelines.
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 Public Works Department and/or City Commission.
1.1.9 The effects of erosion shall be carefully controlled through local permitting and
construction standards, procedures and regulations, and through the
development of local and regional erosion control management programs.
1.1.10 The Community Development Code shall provide for on-site drainage detention
and/or retention or payment in lieu thereof for compatibility with community
master drainage plans.
1.2 Objective - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management Element
and the Future Land Use Map) in coastal 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 Daugn• A Prelhninarv DerigU for
Clearwater B .a .h and D s an Gig _idelines. and shall be consistent with the Pinellas
County Hurricane Evacuation Plan and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan
and shall be maintained or decreased.
Policies
1.2.1 Individual requests for development approval and/or transfer of development
rights in the coastal high hazard area shall specifically consider hurricane
evacuation plans and capacities and shall only be approved if the proposed
development will maintain evacuation times (pre-landfall clearance times) as
specified by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.
2. GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL UTILIZE INNOVATIVE AND
FLEXIBLE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES, AND URBAN DESIGN
STANDARDS IN ORDER TO PROTECT HISTORIC RESOURCES, ENSURE
NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION, REDEVELOP BLIGHTED AREAS, AND
ENCOURAGE INFILL DEVELOPMENT.
2.1 Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or
obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation
of redevelopment and special area plans and- the construction of a aly is rn •vate
projects, ci y investment, and continued emphasis on property maintenance
standards.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-4
July 12, 2001
#01-01
Policies
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall he encouraged, where appropriate, by providill
d .v .lopment incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot consolidation
and/or ca. II tic projects, as well as the use of transfer of developments rights
pursuant to approved special area plans and redevelo m .nt plan
2.1.+2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach- the establishment a
a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be used in specified
geszgrapihic areas of Clearwater Beach,enhancement of public rights-
the = a
the vacation of public rights-of-way when appropriate, transportation
improvements, inter-heneb and intea-bea h transit, transfer of development
rights and the use of design guidelines, irlnovahve Shared • o solutims,
community mdevelopment area ot are pursuant to Beach h Dec
Preliminary Designfor Clearwater Beach and Desjgn t;uidelinvc•
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Deri,gm- A Preliminag nncigu ,fr)r Clearwater
Beach and De4zu Cluidelinec shall he recognized on the Countywide Future
Land 1 Ise map as a Community Redevelopment District. This area is hounded
on the north h?? the line dividing the block between Acacia Street and Somerset
Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and th
Sand Key Bridge on the south, excluding Devon Avenue and 'Rayside 'Drive
Renchfront and public property located adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the
Intracoastal V' .rway with a Future Lind Use d sipnation of Recreation/Op en
Space shall he exchided from the Community Redevelopment District
21.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in Bench by
nes4gu- A Preliminary 1)e.s4gM for Clearwater Beach and Decib Guiddiney is
pennitted in the following areas
1. The property Incated on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
lBaymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site
7_ The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Raymont Street and Papaya Street
2.1.5 Atracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool permitted by
Beach by DP.yi(m- A Preliminary Design -nr C'leawiyater Be nch and De.vign
C7'Uh*?linec will he estahlished, administered and monitored by the Clearwater
Planning Department.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-5
July 12, 2001
#01-01
2.1.26 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of economic
opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing industries
through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and redevelopment
areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce and Tourist
Development Council.
2. 1.31 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center suitable
for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with the
boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the Downtown
Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4.8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan adopted
in 1995.
2.1.59 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are needed.
2.1.610 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program and
redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the economic
development office and actions of the City Commission as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
2.1._-711The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
2.1 Objective - The City of Clearwater shall continue to support innovative planned
development and mixed land use development techniques in order to promote
infill development that is consistent and compatible with the surrounding
environment.
Policies
2.2.1 On a continuing basis, the Community Development Code and the site plan
approval process shall be utilized in promoting infill development and/or
planned developments that are compatible.
2.2.2 The Mixed Use Zoning District shall be utilized to promote mixed use and infill
development and shall be consistent with the Residential / Office Limited,
Residential Office General, Residential/ Office / Retail, and Resort Facilities
High land use categories.
2.2.3 Density and intensity of mixed use developments shall be consistent with the
Mixed Use Zoning District criteria found in the City's Community
Development Code.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-6
July 12, 2001
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2.3 Objective - 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.
Policies
2.3.1 The City Commission shall be responsible for the designation of 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.
2.3.2 Any changes to approved historic structures shall be approved by the
Community Development Board in accordance with the procedures and
requirements found in the Community Development Code.
2.3.3 The City of Clearwater shall continue to implement the Design Guidelines,
adopted in 1995, for all development within the Downtown District.
2.3.4 By December 2000, the City shall adopt additional design guidelines, as part of
the Community Development Code, for the following areas:
1. . Gulf to Bay Corridor
2. Clearwater Beach and vicinity
2.4 Objective - Compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Policies
2.4.1 The development or redevelopment of small parcels [less than one (1) acre]
which are currently receiving an adequate Level of Service shall be specifically
encouraged by administration of land development and concurrency
management regulatory systems as a method of promoting urban infill.
2.5 Objective - The City shall encourage improved land use compatibility through the
evaluation of traffic calming techniques, multi-model transportation networks,
and the use of transit oriented development planning.
Policies
2.5.1 The City shall support the Pinellas Trail and examine opportunities for Trail
extensions or spurs to connect regional attractions and employers.
2.5.2 On an ongoing basis, the city shall explore traffic calming techniques in the
effort to improve safety and promote a livable environment within the City's
residential and tourist areas.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-7
July 12, 2001
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2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater Beach_
pedestrian and hicycle improvements should adhere to the policies and design
guidelines set forth in Reach hy, Dey4Wv A Prnlimih= Design far Cleanvater
13Laeh and Desi,un Guideline.s-
3. GOAL - A SUFFICIENT VARIETY AND AMOUNT OF FUTURE LAND USE
CATEGORIES SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC DEMAND
AND PROMOTE INFILL DEVELOPMENT.
3.1 Objective - Public institutions, such as hospitals, schools, parks, utility facilities
and government facilities, shall be provided sufficient land area to accommodate
identified public needs.
Policies
3.1.1 Utility facilities shall continue to be allowed in all City of Clearwater land use
categories and zoning districts consistent with City regulations.
3.1.2 Growth of Morton Plant hospital shall be consistent with the Morton Plant
Hospital Master Plan.
3.1.3 Public school sites shall be developed in locations suitable for the on-site and
off-site impacts associated with such facilities and in a manner consistent with
City of Clearwater development regulations.
3.2 Objective - Future Land Use in the City of Clearwater shall be guided by the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map and implemented through the City's
Community Development Code. Map categories are further defined in Policy #
3.2.1 below.
Policies
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except wh ., . o h xwis .permitted hT
sj)ecial area plans or redevelo m .n plans aphroved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established in the City's
Community Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards
than those listed in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable
intensity of the plan category, unless otherwise Derm.itte.d by approved special
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-8
July 12, 2001
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MAX. DENSITY/
PRIMARY INTENSITY PER CONSISTENT
PLAN USES PER PLAN PLAN ZONING
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY CATEGORY DISTRICTS
Residential Estate Very Low Density 1 Dwelling
RE Residential Unit Per Acre Low Density Residential LDR
Residential Suburban 2.5 Dwelling
RS Low-Density Residential Units Per Acre Low Densi Residential LDR
5 Dwelling Low Density Residential (LDR)
Residential Low Low-Density Residential Units Per Acre Low Medium Density
(RL) Residential
LMDR
Urban Low Density 7.5 Dwelling Low Medium Density
Residential Urban Residential Units Per Acre Residential (LMDR); Medium
RU Density Residential (MDR)
Mobile Home Park (MHP)
Residential Low Low to Moderate Density 10 Dwelling Medium Density Residential
Medium RLM Residential Units Per Acre MDR
Moderate to High 15 Dwelling Medium Density Residential
Residential Medium Residential Units Per Acre (MDR)
(RM) Medium High Density
Residential MHDR
Medium High Density
Residential High 30 Dwelling Residential (MHDR); High
RH Hi h Density Residential Units Per Acre Density Residential HDR
30 Dwelling Units
Per Acre; FAR
Resort Facilities High High Density 1.2;ISR Tourism (T)
(RFH) Residential/Overnight .95;0vernight High Density Residential (HDR)
Accommodations Accommodation/50 Commercial ( C )
UPA-, and as set
forth in Reach by
j?PClgrt A
Pre&zinaLW Design
T
far Cleanyate
-
Beach and Design
GuideltnP,s
the
,
special area plan
governing
Clearwater Reach
adopted by
Ordinance No_
66R9_O1 _
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-9
July 12, 2001
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Residential / Office Low Density Residential / 7.5 Dwelling Units Office (O)
Limited (R/OL) Office Per Acre; FAR .40; Low Medium Density
ISR.75 Residential LMDR
Residential / Office Medium Density 15 Dwelling Units Office (O)
General (R/OG) Residential/ Office Per Acre; FAR .50; Medium Density Residential
ISR.75 MDR
Residential; Office;
Central Business Retail; Public/Semi- As Set Forth in the Downtown (D)
District (CBD) Public Uses as Indicated Approved
in Approved Redevelopment Plan
Redevelopment Plan
Residential; Residential 18 Dwelling Units Office (O)
Equivalent; Office; Retail; Per Acre; Overnight Commercial ( C)
Residential/Office/ Overnight Accom- Accommodations 30 Medium Density Residential
Retail (R/O/R) modations; Personal/ Units Per Acre; (MDR)
Business Services FAR.40• ISR.85
10 Dwelling Units
Commercial Office; Retail; Personal Per Acre; FAR.40; Commercial ( C)
Neighborhood C Service ISR.80 Office O
18 Dwelling Units
Office; Retail; Overnight Per Acre; Overnight
Commercial Limited Accommodations; Accommodations 30 Commercial ( C )
(CL) personal Service Units Per Acre; Office (O)
FAR .45• ISR.85
24 Dwelling Units
Office; Retail; Personal Per Acre; Overnight
Commercial General Service; Overnight Accommodations 40 Commercial ( C )
(CG) Accommodations; Units Per Acre; Office (O)
Wholesale; Warehouse FAR .55• ISR.68
Light Manufacturing;
Industrial Limited Research/Development; FAR.65; ISR.85 Industrial, Research, and
II Wholesale; Warehouse Technology IRT
Light and /or Heavy
Manufacturing;
Industrial General Wholesale; Warehouse; FAR.75; ISR.95 Industrial, Research, and
(IG) Research/Development; Technology (IRT)
Vehicular Salvage
Public/Private Open
Recreation/Open Space and/or Recreation FAR.25; ISR.60 Open Space / Recreation (OS/R)
Space (R/OS) Facility; Beach/Water
Access
Natural / Undeveloped
Preservation Water features; Beaches FAR.10; ISR.20 Preservation (P)
P and Dunes;
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12.5 Dwelling Units
Per Acre; FAR .65;
Public/ Private Schools; ISR .85; Hospital
Institutional Churches; Public Offices; Bonus Provision Institutional (1)
(n Hospitals FAR 1.0 Subject to
Bonus Provisions
Provided Below
Transportation/Utility Airports; Marina; Utility
T/U Facilities FAR .70• ISR.90 Institutional
Open/Undeveloped
Water/Drainage Consistent With Water/ N/A Preservation (P)
Overlay Drainage Features -1 1
FAR bonus provisions for hospital uses in the institutional classification:
I . Hospital uses must be based on and subject to an approved final master plan or site plan; and
2. The master plan or site plan must include any and all adjacent, contiguous, or touching property,
structures, facilities, and uses, which are:
a. Attributable to common ownership; or
b. Part of a common plan of operation, administration, promotion, advertising, service, or
business; or
c. Voluntarily sharing facilities or infrastructure; or
d. Used in any way in conjunction with the hospital use; and
3. Where the municipal boundary of any adjoining local government is contiguous to or within 150 feet of
the hospital use, the provisions set forth hereunder shall apply. The City shall approve the final master or
site plan or any amendment thereto, subject to the following specific provisions:
a. The hospital use shall not exceed a FAR of .65 for the uses located within 150 feet of a
municipal boundary of adjoining local government(s);
b. Adjoining local government(s) shall be given an opportunity to review and comment on the
master plan or site plan, or any amendment thereto, as it applies to the property within 150 feet
of the municipal boundary. This shall include the following:
1) Transmittal of two copies of the master plan or site plan or any amendment thereto, to
the adjoining local government(s) not less than 30 days prior to scheduled action by
the City;
2) The opportunity and specific process by which to provide comments and
recommendations by the adjoining local government(s) so as to be timely and
meaningfully considered by the City.
C. Any proposed use within 150 feet of adjoining local government(s) shall be so designed and
located as to specifically consider each of the following:
1) The height of any building or structure in relationship to the distance form adjoining
property and buildings in the adjoining jurisdiction(s) to ensure minimum negative
visual impact based on the standards for setback, separation distance and buffering in
the adjoining local government(s).
2) The separation distance and landscape buffer provisions for any vehicular use,
storage, or service area or structure, consistent with the character and use of the
adjoining property based on the standards for such buffer area in the adjoining local
government(s).
3) The landscape treatment, including the type, size and intensity of vegetative buffer
areas consistent with the character and use of the adjoining property based on the
standards for such landscape treatment in the adjoining local government(s).
4) That no use shall constitute a nuisance with respect to noise, odor, air quality, fire or
explosive hazard, vibration or electromagnetic interference based on the performance
standards in the adjoining local government(s).
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-11
July 12, 2001
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3.2.1 Residential land uses shall be appropriately located on local and minor collector
streets; if appropriately buffered; they may be located on major collector and
arterial streets. Residential land uses shall be sited on well-drained soils, in
proximity to parks, schools, mass transit and other neighborhood-serving land
uses.
3.2.2 Commercial land uses shall be located at the intersection of arterial or collector
streets and should be sited in such a way as to minimize the intrusion of off-site
impacts into residential neighborhoods. New plats and site plans shall
discourage the creation of "strip commercial" zones by insuring that adequate
lot depths are maintained and by zoning for commercial development at major
intersections.
3.2.3 Industrial land uses shall be located along arterial or major collector streets,
with rail access if possible. Siting and operation of industrial land uses should
not create adverse off-site impacts, particularly as these off-site impacts may
degrade residential areas.
3.2.4 Subdivision of land shall be consistent with and governed by the
Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies regarding land use, transportation,
conservation, and utility services.
3.2.5 The Community Development Code, shall provide for safe on-site traffic
circulation and connections to adjacent arterial and collector streets consistent
with Florida Department of Transportation and Institute of Traffic Engineers
design guidelines.
4. GOAL - THE CITY OF CLEARWATER SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL
DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES MEET THE SAFETY,
ENVIRONMENTAL, AND AESTHETIC NEEDS OF THE CITY THROUGH
CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CODE.
4.1 Objective All signage within the City of Clearwater shall be consistent with the
Clearwater sign code, as found within the Community Development Code, and all
proposed signs shall be evaluated to determine their effectiveness in reducing
visual clutter and in enhancing the safety and attractiveness of the streetscape.
Policies
4.1.1 Commercial signs in Clearwater shall be restricted to discourage the
proliferation of visual clutter, promote community aesthetics, provide for
highway safety, and to allow the identification of business locations.
4.1.2 Proliferation of billboards along major collector and arterial streets shall be
prevented as is currently provided.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-12
July 12, 2001
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4.1.3 Sign identification of City parks and buildings shall be used as a positive
example of aesthetic and legible site identification.
4.2 Objective - All development or redevelopment initiatives within the City of
Clearwater shall meet the minimum landscaping / tree protection standards of the
Community Development Code in order to promote the preservation of existing
tree canopies, the expansion of that canopy, and the overall quality of development
within the City.
Policies
4.2.1 All new development or redevelopment of property within the City of
Clearwater shall meet all landscape requirements of the Community
Development Code.
5. GOAL - THE CITY SHALL NOT PERMIT DEVELOPMENT TO OCCUR UNLESS AN
ADEQUATE LEVEL OF SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO ACCOMMODATE THE
IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT. AREAS IN WHICH THE IMPACT OF EXISTING
DEVELOPMENT EXCEED THE DESIRED LEVELS OF SERVICE WILL BE
UPGRADED CONSISTENT WITH THE TARGET DATES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE APPLICABLE FUNCTIONAL PLAN
ELEMENT.
5.1 Objective - The City shall continue to implement the Concurrency Management
and information system to be used in granting development permits. This system
shall continue to consider the current, interim, and ultimately desired Levels of
Service for traffic circulation, transit, water, sewer, garbage collection, and
drainage systems and shall provide data on sub-sectors of the City in which service
deficiencies exist or in which services are adequate to serve existing and planned
new development. This Level of Service status will be considered and made part of
the staff recommendation at the time of zoning, site plan, or plat approval. The
Level of Service monitoring system shall be adjusted, at a minimum, annually to
determine adequacy of service capacity.
Should a requested development permit result in approvals which would burden
service systems above adopted levels, permission to proceed with the development
will not be granted until the City has assured that adequate services will be
available concurrent with the impacts of development.
Policies
5.1.1 No new development or redevelopment will be permitted which causes the
level of City services (traffic circulation, recreation and open space, water,
sewage treatment, garbage collection, and drainage) to fall below minimum
acceptable levels. However, development orders may be phased or otherwise
modified consistent with provisions of the concurrency management system to
allow services to be upgraded concurrently with the impacts of development.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-13
July 12, 2001
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5.1.2 For the road links enumerated in the Traffic Circulation Element, a tiered Level
of Service is established. The initial Level of Service established for the
purpose of issuing development permits shall be increased after improvements
are completed, consistent with the construction initiation dates.
5.1.3 The City shall recognize the overriding Constitutional principle that private
property shall not be taken without due process of law and the payment of just
compensation, which principle is restated in Section 163.3194 (4) (a), Florida
Statutes.
6. GOAL - TO COORDINATE THE LOCATION OF NEW AND EXPANDED SCHOOL
SITES AND FACILITIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY AND
CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
6.1 Objective - The City shall support efforts that facilitate coordination of planning
between the City and the Pinellas County School Board for the location and
development of public educational facilities.
Policies
6.1.1 Public education facilities are defined as elementary schools, special education
facilities, alternative education facilities, middle schools, high schools, and area
vocational-technical schools of the Pinellas County School District.
6.1.2 Public education facilities of the Pinellas County School District are an
allowable use within the following land use categories:
Residential Estate
Residential Suburban
Residential Low
Residential Urban
Residential Low Medium
Residential Medium
Residential High
Residential/Office Limited
Residential/Office General
Institutional
6.1.3 The proposed location of new public school facilities or the extension of an
- existing site shall be reviewed for opportunities to integrate/collocate schools
and other public facilities, including but not limited to: bike and pedestrian
paths, emergency shelters, libraries, parks, and community centers.
6.1.4 The location and construction of new public education facilities, or the
extension of an existing site, within one of the future land use categories listed
in Policy 6.1.2 shall only be allowed upon a determination by the City,
following the requisite public hearings to be held by the School Board, that the
proposed site is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-14
July 12, 2001
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6.1.5 In addition to overall consistency with the City's comprehensive plan, the
proposed location of a new or expanded public education facility of the Pinellas
County School District within one of the land use categories listed in Policy
6.1.2. shall be reviewed and considered with the following general criteria:
The proposed location is compatible with present and projected uses of
adjacent property [s.235.19 (2) (a)].
2. The site area of the proposed location is adequate for its intended use
based upon the State Requirements of Educational Facilities and provides
sufficient area to accommodate all needed utilities and support facilities
and allows for adequate buffering of surrounding land uses.
Based upon the 5-year Capitol Improvement Program of the Pinellas
County School District and the City's comprehensive Plan, there will be
adequate public services and facilities to support the public schools
[s.234.193 (2)].
4. There are no significant environmental constraints that would preclude
development of public education facilities on the site.
There will be no adverse impacts on archaeological or historical sites
listed in the National Register of Historic Places or designated by the City
as locally significant historic or archaeological resources.
6. The proposed location is well drained and soils are suitable for
development or are adaptable for development and outdoor educational
purposes with drainage improvements.
The proposed location is not in conflict with the County's Stormwater
Management Plan and the City's adopted watershed management plan, if
applicable.
8. The proposed location is not in a velocity flood zone or a floodway.
9. The proposed location can accommodate the required parking and
anticipated queuing of vehicles on-site.
10. The proposed location lies outside the area regulated by section 333.03
(3), F.S. regarding the construction of public educational facilities in the
vicinity of an airport.
6.1.6 The following criteria shall also be used to evaluate whether proposed locations
of specific types of schools are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan:
Elementary Schools, Special Educational Facilities, and Alternative
Education Facilities
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July 12, 2001
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The proposed location shall have direct access to at least a
minor collector road or as otherwise approved by the City after
determination of acceptable traffic impacts on adjacent roads
of lesser classification.
ii. Outdoors recreational facilities and similar support facilities
shall be located and buffered on the proposed site to minimize
impacts on adjacent properties.
2. Middle Schools
The proposed location shall have direct access to at least a
minor collector road or as otherwise approved by the City after
determination of acceptable traffic impacts on adjacent roads
of lesser classification.
ii. Outdoors recreational facilities and similar support facilities
shall be located and buffered on the proposed site to minimize
impacts on adjacent properties.
High Schools
i. The proposed location shall have direct access to at least a
major collector road or as otherwise approved by the City after
determination of acceptable traffic impacts on adjacent roads
of lesser classification.
ii. Stadiums, outdoors recreational facilities and similar support
facilities shall be located and buffered on the proposed site to
minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
4. Vocational-Technical Schools
i. The proposed location shall have direct access to at least a
major collector road or as otherwise approved by the City after
determination of acceptable traffic impacts on adjacent roads
of lesser classification.
ii. Industrial education facilities shall be located and buffered on
the proposed site to minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
6.1.7 Proposed location that are less than the standard site acreage as prescribes in the
Florida Department of Education State Requirements of Educational Facilities
may be determined to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
provided the requirements of Section.235.19 (3), F.S. are met and off-site
impacts can be adequately mitigated.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-16
July 12, 2001
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6.1.8 A determination that a proposed new site or additional property is consistent
with the City's comprehensive plan may be conditioned with reference to
specific types of public educational facilities.
6.1.9 At the time of consistency determination, the City may impose reasonable
conditions for development of the sites as it relates to any of the criteria on
Policies 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 Conditions may not be imposed which conflict with
those established in Chapter 235 or the State Uniform Building Code, unless
mutually agreed [s.235.193 (6)].
6.1.10 Before a significant change of program at a public education facility is
implemented, the School Board and the City shall require a review of the
facilities on-site and off-site impacts. The School Board and the City will
work cooperatively to mitigate on-site and off-site impacts, including impacts
to public facilities, identified through the review.
6.1.11 The City and the Pinellas County School Board shall annually coordinate in the
development of their respective capital improvement programs.
6.1.12 The policies in Objective 5.1 above are assumed to be consistent with and do
not nullify or conflict with the provisions of Chapter 235.F.S.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 A-17
July 12, 2001
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Goals, Objectives and Policies
Transportation
5.4 Objective - The City shall specifically consider the existing and planned Level-of-
Service on the road network affected by a proposed development, when
considering an amendment to the land use map, rezoning, subdivision plat, or site
plan approval.
Policies
5.4.1 The City shall continue to review trips generated by development projects
through the Traffic Concurrency Management Program.
5.4.2 For those roads which are not currently operating at an acceptable Level of
Service, or which do not have programmed improvements to upgrade service to
an acceptable level, the concurrency management system shall be used to
monitor traffic growth, with the dual intent of maintaining average operating
speeds and restricting the aggregate and individual trips generated by
development in the City limits.
5.4.3 The concurrency management system shall address thresholds in applying the
standards for determining concurrency, and shall consider mitigation of impacts
and alternative means to maintain acceptable traffic flows as alternatives to
denying a development permit. -
5.5 Objective - All County and State roadways in Clearwater, except those identified
as backlogged or constrained by the Pinellas County MPO, shall operate at level C
average daily/D peak hour.
Policies
5.5.1 Acceptable peak-hour Levels-of-Service for arterial and collector streets as
listed in the MPO's current "Level-of-Service Inventory Report" are the desired
minimum levels.
5.5.2 The City shall provide the WO with available up-to-date traffic data, such as
signal timings and traffic counts to assist with level-of-service monitoring and
development of the MPO's Long Range Transportation Plan.
5.5.3 Due to unique conditions of the natural and built environments, and seasonal
traffic demand, Clearwater Memorial Causeway, and Gulfview/Coronado shall
be considered environmentally constrained facilities.
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and
explore methods to address any issues identified.
Policies
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on Clearwater
Beach, as well as investillate funding sources for such improvements.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 B-5
July 12, 2001
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Goals, Objectives and Policies Transportation
6. GOAL - THE RESOURCES OF ALL RESPONSIBLE JURISDICTIONS SHALL BE
DIRECTED TOWARD IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD LINKS TO DESIRED LEVEL OF
SERVICE STANDARDS.
6.1 Objective - Roadway improvements to obtain desired Levels of Service must be
included in State, County, and City capital budgets. The City shall actively
participate, on a continuing basis, with both the staff and elected official support,
in the preparation, adoption and implementation of transportation plans and
expenditure programs of the M.P.O., P.S.T.A., Board of County Commissioners,
and the F.D.O.T.
Policies
6.1.1 The City shall review and comment on the proposed capital improvement
programs and provide input to the adopting agencies relative to consistency
with Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan.
6.2 Objective - Proposed developments accessing back logged roadways operating at
lower-than-LOS "E" conditions, shall be subject to additional service
enhancement proposals, which may include ride-sharing, access control, signal
optimization, transit accessibility, and staggered work hours, to maintain and
improve the roadways' average peak hour operating speeds at the time of plan
adoption:
A) Site design shall provide a stacking lane or lanes to permit vehicles to wait on-
site and enter the traffic flow when gaps occur.
B) Site design shall provide a deceleration lane or lanes to enter the site without
impeding the traffic flow.
C) No new traffic signals which will reduce peak hour travel speeds will be
permitted, unless a high accident rate exists.
D) New or revised median openings will only be permitted where they do not
impede free flow of traffic.
E) Additional service enhancements, as appropriate.
Policies
6.2.1 The City shall require as a condition of permit approval, new development and
redevelopment projects adjacent to State roads to obtain FDOT permits as
required.
6.2.2 Access points to collector and arterial streets from all development should be
limited to one (1) major access point or curb cut along each roadway frontage;
additional access and egress points may be granted for unusually large parcels,
based on site characteristics or as considered appropriate by the Traffic
Engineer and approving agencies, to provide for safe and efficient site-related
traffic movements on adjacent street.
Revised per Ord. No. 6794-01 B-6
July 12, 2001
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Goals, Obiectives, and Policies Coastal Management
Policies
19.3.1 Public access to the beach is currently provided in all segments of the coastal
zone. Public access shall be enhanced through purchase, development of
recreational lands, acquisition, and easement _whenever feasible. Beaches
renourished with public funds shall have both traverse access from the road to
the beach, and parking, bus, or bicycle accessibility on or adjacent to the public
street.
19.3.2 The coastal zone management element recognizes all existing public
accessways, street ends, waterfront parks, and parking areas as easements to
permit beach access. No current or future accessways shall be vacated in a
manner adverse to the public interest. This policy shall enforce public access
requirements of the Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1985.
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach Sand Kev and
the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand K
19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an infra-barrier island transit stem
on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for such a system
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater Beach.
19.346 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation should
replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of dedicated
bicycle lanes.
19.3.57 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
1.9.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities into
structure parking facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
19.3.10 .Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new parking on
Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface parking west of South
Gulfview .Boulevard.
19.4 Objective - The City shall protect historical and archaeological resources in the
coastal high hazard area
Policies
19.4 The City will promote the preservation of historic and archaeological resources
by conducting appropriate surveys and developing appropriate ordinances or
guidelines.
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19.5 Objective - Level of Service standards as defined in the functional elements of the
Comprehensive Plan (traffic, public utilities, recreation and open space), are
established and are recognized as applicable to the CHHA.
Policies
19.5.1 Critical facilities and infrastructure in the Coastal High Hazard Area should be
maintained and improved when necessary, and consistent with the Level of
Service demands in the functional elements. Future projects are addressed in
the Capital Improvement Element.
19.6 Objective - Redevelopment areas established in coastal areas should address the
needs and opportunities unique to those locations.
Policies
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposals and plans shall be reviewed for compliance with the
goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other appropriate
plans including Beach by Design: A .Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach
and .Desio Guidelines and the City's NFIP Community Rating System
Floodplain Management Plan.
20. GOAL - MANAGEMENT OF CLEARWATER'S COASTAL RESOURCES SHALL
PROHIBIT ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD DAMAGE OR DESTROY THE NATURAL
OR BUILT ENVIRONMENT, OR THREATEN HUMAN LIFE DUE TO HURRICANE
HAZARDS, AND SHALL PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE
NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
20.1 Objective - The City shall continue to protect coastal wetlands and wildlife habitat
to maintain or increase the acreage or threatened and endangered species
population.
Policies
20.1.1 Restoration and enhancement of disturbed or degraded estuaries identified by
the S.W.I.M. 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.
20.1.2 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.
20.1.3 Marina siting criteria shall restrict marinas and related activities from areas of
environmental significance, which include but are not limited to the north end
of Clearwater Beach, grassbeds in Clearwater Harbor, Cooper's Point, and
Clearwater Harbor Spoil Islands 25, Sand Key Park, and the southern edge of
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Goals, Obiectives, and Policies Coastal Management
Alligator Lake. Marinas shall only be allowed in these areas with appropriate
and approved mitigation.
20.1.4 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, 401340, 40D-400, F.A.C. of the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) and with any more stringent local
regulations.
20.1.5 The City shall proactively pursue and facilitate coordination and participation
in the implementation of the Tampa Bay Estuary Comprehensive Conservation
and Management Plan (CCMP), and related plans, as a means of achieving
mutual local and regional resource management and restoration goals for
Tampa Bay.
20.1.6 The City shall permit passive recreation uses in appropriate coastal areas as
identified in the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
20.1.7 The City shall coordinate with Pinellas County and other local governments for
water quality monitoring and related program planning.
20.1.8 Future land uses which are incompatible with the protection and
Conservation of wetlands and wetland functions shall be directed away from
wetlands.
20.1.9 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.
20. 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 allowed to occur, mitigation shall be
considered as one means to compensate for loss of wetlands functions.
20.2 Objective - Clearwater's coastal barriers include both natural resources and a
complex built environment. Shall be preserved from encroachment and
development.
Policies
20.2.1 Restoration and enhancement of disturbed or degraded dune and beach areas
shall be implemented with the appropriate methods and quality of material
necessary to enable successful reestablishment.
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20.2.2 The specific and cumulative impacts of development and redevelopment upon
wetlands, water quality, water quantity, wildlife habitat, and beach and dune
systems shall be limited by: strict maintenance of existing setback requirements.,
adherence to storm water detention requirements, retaining all publicly owned
natural habitats in their undeveloped state and transfer of development rights.
20.3 Objective - 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.
Policies
20.3.1 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.
20.4 Objective - Clearwater shall seek funding and approval to renourish eroded
beaches on Sand Key and Clearwater Beach when necessary. Restored beach areas
shall be considered public resources seaward of construction setback lines and
shall not be counted as plan density or buildable lot area.
Policies
20.4.1 The City shall seek State funding and approval to enable beach
renourishment when necessary.
20.4.2 The City shall renourish the beach with the appropriate quality of sand and
obtain all necessary review and permits.
21. GOAL - MANAGEMENT OF CLEARWATER'S COASTAL ZONE SHALL LEVHT
PUBLIC EXPENDITURES TO THOSE NECESSARY TO SERVE EXISTING AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT.
21.1 Objective - Clearwater shall administer land development regulations to protect
public and private property and human life from the effects of hurricane winds
and flooding.
Policies
21.1.1 The City shall grant building permits in compliance with the rules of F.E.M.A.
21.1.2 Post-disaster redevelopment plans of coastal areas shall be designed to reduce
the vulnerability of public and private property and include proper elevations.
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21.2 Objective -Water-dependent uses should be given higher priority over other uses,
and include public beach or waterfront access, marinas, boat launch or dock
facilities, fishing or access piers, and other such uses. Water-related uses and
water-enhanced uses should be given priority over non-water dependent uses and
include marine sales and service, marine products and processing, commercial
tourist facilities, and public parking and access support services.
Policies
21.2.1 Priorities for shoreline uses in priority order-Shall be water-dependent uses
water-related uses, water-enhanced uses and non-water dependent uses. All
priorities shall be considered in redevelopment programming, land use
planning, zoning, and infrastructure development.
21.2.2 To insure land use compatibility, commercial marinas operated as a primary use
shall not be located adjacent to residential land uses unless screening or
adequate landscaped buffering is provided. Accessory use marina facilities may
be located adjacent to residential land uses in accordance with the Community
Development
21.2.3 Upland support services, including adequate parking, loading, and clean up and
maintenance areas, shall be provided on site for new or expanded marinas. If
located adjacent to residential land uses, hours of operation may be reasonably
limited. Permitting for new marinas shall consider distance from grass beds,
protection of water quality, need for construction and maintenance dredging,
spoil disposal, protective status, and ownership of bottom lands.
21.2.4 Marina siting and planning shall consider marinas in general to be a beneficial
use, which augments the tourist and leisure facilities in Clearwater.
21.2.5 Coastal densities are expected to be built out at densities consistent with the
adopted Future Land Use Plan. The pattern and dispersal of development is
highly diverse, with coastal zone properties on both the mainland and barrier
islands. Extent and timing of infrastructure improvements to serve existing and
planned densities in the coastal zone are addressed in the appropriate functional
elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
21.2.6 Adequate sites and access for water-dependent uses shall be coordinated and
permitted through Pinellas County. Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP), the Southwest Florida Water Management District
(SWFWMD) and/or the Army Corps of Engineers.
21.2.7 Marina permitting shall consider areas of essential manatee habitat in the City's
permitting criteria if any areas are identified.
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21.3 Objective - Overall density shall be retained and not increased in Clearwater's
coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development rights between beach parcels is
allowed per the Community Development Code and by Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and.Design Guidelines.
Policies
21.3.1 In considering revisions to the land development regulations, Clearwater shall
consider appropriate and innovative amendments allowing compensating
variations to dimensional requirements (heights, setbacks, open space) to allow
reasonable redevelopment at existing densities.
21.3.2 The City shall develop operating policies that address post-disaster
redevelopment needs to facilitate permissible reconstruction in a timely manner,
which includes participating in the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy.
21.3.3 No development shall be permitted on barrier islands if there is evidence that
the development will impede evacuation, hamper the geological function, alter
dunes, or alter the environmental character. The adopted Tampa Bay Regional
Model and Guidelines will be used to determine if proposed development or
redevelopment will cause roadways to fall below acceptable level-of-service
standards for hurricane evacuation.
21.4 Objective - The City shall cooperate with state, regional and county agencies to
maintain or reduce hurricane evacuation times; and work with Pinellas County to
find additional suitable hurricane shelter space.
Policies
21.4.1 The City shall encourage transportation alternatives for persons evacuating to a
public shelter including the Pinellas County Emergency Management
Department's pre-registration program for evacuation assistance.
21.4.2 The City shall cooperate with the County to evaluate critical links and major
evacuation routes to determine where operational improvements, such as
allowing for one-way direction of traffic, rerouting of traffic or preempting
signals, can be made to reduce delays during clearance.
21.4.3 The City shall prioritize roadway maintenance and construction projects on the
identified critical links and on major evacuation routes by 2002.
21.4.4 Memorial Causeway Bridge should be replaced to increase hurricane
evacuation capacity levels from Clearwater Beach.
21.4.5 The City shall work with Pinellas County local governments and other
appropriate agencies to address the public shelter deficit.
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21.5 Objective - Post-disaster redevelopment shall be governed by all applicable codes
and standards, as to setbacks, off-street parking, and landscaping, and shall
decrease future public and private vulnerability to future storms by complying
with applicable state, and county construction regulations.
Policies
21.5.1 Structures on the barrier islands seaward of the defined coastal hazard zone
which have experienced over fifty percent (50%) damage, based on value of the
structure prior to damage, may be redeveloped consistent with either the density
established in the adopted Comprehensive Plan or with the existing as-built
densities at the time of storm damage, if lawful when constructed in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Land Development Code.
21.5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, sanitary sewer facilities and lift stations shall
be built to resist the infiltration by floodwaters. The hazard mitigation annex,
which covers the wastewater treatment system, shall be followed in'the event of
a storm; and hazard mitigation plans shall be updated as necessary.
21.5.3 Immediate repair and clean-up actions after a storm shall be limited to removal
of debris, and repair of existing primary structures to allow re-occupancy
(repairs to allow re-occupancy shall be considered when damage is limited to
less than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the structure prior to damage).
Long-term repair and redevelopment shall consist of upgrading structures and
accessory facilities to expand habitable space or repair of greater than fifty
percent (50%) of the value of the structure prior to damage. Post-disaster
redevelopment and long-term repair can only be permitted consistent with the
requirements of F.E.M.A. and the Florida State Statutes.
21.5.4 Damaged infrastructure shall be repaired or rebuilt to minimize the potential for
future damage. Unless the facility is necessary to serve the population of the
coastal zone, consideration shall be given to relocating public facilities outside
the coastal zone.
21.5.5 Temporary-building moratoriums may be declared in the coastal high hazard
area when 50% or more of the homes have been destroyed in order to assess
impacts and feasibility of redevelopment.
21.5.6 Repair and rebuilding of critical facilities such as water facilities, sewage
treatment plants and lift stations, and other utilities damaged in future storms
shall be reconstructed to minimize hurricane vulnerability.
21.5.7 Coastal infrastructure shall be maintained and replaced as necessary to insure
adequate Levels of Service to the existing population and to projected
population increases at the planned density consistent with the Future Land Use
Element.
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Goals, Obiectives and Policies Capital Improvements
28.1.7 Maximum use will be made of user fees, intergovernmental transfers, and other funding sources
to limit the use of ad valorem revenues for funding capital improvements.
28.1.8 The City shall, in cooperation with Pinellas County as approved by the voters in
March 1997, institute a Local Government Infrastructure Surtax (LGIS) for the
purpose of supplementing current revenue sources in order to fund the capital
improvements called for in this Plan.
28.1.9 As stated in the City Charter, the total indebtedness, which for the purpose of
this limitation shall include revenue, refunding and improvement bonds, of the
City of Clearwater shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the current
assessed valuation of all real property located in the City; and the total budgeted
expenditures in any fiscal year shall not exceed the total estimated revenue plus
any unencumbered funds carried forward from a prior fiscal year.
28.1.10 The Citv recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
28.2 Objective - Management of Clearwater's coastal zone shall limit public
expenditures to those necessary to serve existing and planned development.
Policies
28.2.1 City infrastructure located in coastal high hazard areas shall be given
first priority in receiving renourishment projects, necessary
maintenance, and repair and replacement projects; the coastal high
hazard area is determined to be evacuation level "A" zone for a
Category 1 hurricane as delineated by Pinellas County and the Tampa
Bay Regional Planning Council.
28.2.2 Damaged infrastructure shall be replaced or rebuilt to minimize the potential for
future damage. Unless the facility is necessary to serve the population of the
coastal zone, consideration shall be given to relocating public facilities outside
the coastal zone.
28.2.3 Infrastructure damage in coastal high hazard areas during previous storms was
limited to beach and water-dependent uses. Repairs and rebuilding of sewage
treatment plants and lift stations damaged in future storms shall be conducted
with such methods to minimize hurricane vulnerability.
28.2.4 The following infrastructure improvements shall be specifically considered as
part of the local coastal zone management element for purposes of consistency
with applicable State law: expansion/rebuilding of Memorial Causeway Bridge
and addition of turn lanes; expansion of public park and beach access facilities;
beach renourishment, and addition of sanitary sewer and street drainage
capacities, as needed, to implement water quality objectives. These
improvements are consistent with the local coastal zone management element
and are eligible for State funds, which are now or may become available.
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Memorandum
SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area
plan.
MOTION: APPROVE text amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and PASS Ordinance No.
6794-01 on second reading.
? and that the appropriate officials be authorized to execute same.
SUMMARY:
On April 19, 2001 the Clearwater City Commission approved text amendments to the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan related to the adopted Beach by Design special area plan on first reading. As required
by Florida Statutes, staff submitted the proposed text amendments after that meeting to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and other required agencies for review and comment.
Staff has received comments from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission and the Florida
Department of Transportation, however, is still waiting to receive the Objections, Recommendation and
Comments (ORC) Report from DCA. Verbal communications with DCA staff indicate that the Department
has finished its review of the amendments and is administratively processing the report. As soon as the
report is received, staff will advise the Commission of DCA's findings. Due to the importance of this project,
staff is scheduling second reading for the July 12th City Commission meeting prior to receiving DCA
comments. In the event the comments are not received prior to the meeting, the item should be continued to
the next Commission meeting.
At the April 19, 2001 meeting, the Clearwater City Commission also authorized a resolution requesting the
Countywide Planning Authority to amend the Countywide Future Land Use Map to reflect the Community
Redevelopment District on Clearwater Beach governed by Beach by Design. On June 5, 2001 the
Countywide Planning Authority approved the amendment to the Countywide Future Land Use Plan with six
conditions. Of those conditions, one impacts the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The
condition states that "beachfront and public areas adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico as currently designated on
both the City and Countywide Plan maps remain so designated and not be included in the area to be re-
designated Community Redevelopment District." Staff has revised proposed Policy 2.1.3 of the Future Land
Use Element as follows to reflect this condition.
The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines shall be recognized on the Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community
Redevelopment District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block between Acacia
Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand
Key Bridge on the south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beachfront and public property
located adiacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway with a Future Land Use desianation
of Recreation/Open Space shall be excluded from the Community Redevelopment District.
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Agenda Item: D4
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
REQUEST: Comprehensive Plan Amendments Related to Beach by Design
INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater Planning Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Clearwater Beach is a 543 acre barrier island bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico
and on the east by Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway. Clearwater Beach
has a north-south orientation and can be accessed from the mainland on the east by the
Memorial Causeway or from the south by the Sand Key Bridge. Memorial Causeway
and Pier 60 serve as the boundary between "North Beach" and "South Beach."
According to the 1990 Census, Clearwater Beach is home to 3466 residents. Almost half
of the island is used for residential purposes including single-family dwellings,
townhouses, multi-family dwellings and condominiums. The remainder of the island is
tourist oriented. There are approximately 3777 hotel and motel units ranging from "mom
and pop" motels to several large hotel chains. Clearwater Beach also has a small
commercial district north of Pier 60 along Mandalay Avenue, south of Pier 60 along
Gulfview Boulevard and in Clearwater Pass.
The City began discussing the need for a development plan for Clearwater Beach in
1991. A traffic study was conducted that year, however, no real planning efforts took
place until 1996. At this time a parking feasibility study was conducted, as well as a
redevelopment report regarding the South Mandalay area of Clearwater Beach. This
redevelopment report garnered support among the City Commission to authorize a
Request for Proposals to determine the need for a Community Redevelopment Area
(CRA) on Clearwater Beach. In 1996 a consultant was selected and in 1997 the report
was finalized which indicated that a portion of Clearwater Beach met the statutory
requirements for CRA designation. Due to concerns about how such a designation would
affect the perception of the beach, the Commission opted not to pursue the CRA.
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During this time, concerns continued to be raised about the general physical conditions of
Clearwater Beach and how tourist and market perceptions were changing due to the
general lack of reinvestment in business properties, poor traffic and pedestrian
circulation, parking and poor aesthetic conditions. The Beach continued to suffer from
an inability to tap into the wave of economic and real estate expansion. Buildings that
were appropriate and sufficient to cater to 1960s and 1970s visitors were viewed as worn
out, too small and too functionally obsolete to meet the demands of today's travelers.
Due to density and height restrictions on Clearwater Beach, large private-sector
developers had not attempted redevelopment projects on the Beach, because they could
not get the intensity of development that they believed necessary to justify costs.
Residents, business owners, the City Commission and City Administration concluded that
near-term action must occur to preserve the quality of life and business reputation of
Clearwater Beach. In order to address these concerns, the City hired a consultant in 1997
to identify problems, desires and opportunities on Clearwater Beach, as well as to
determine specific actions that would preserve and improve this unique urban barrier
island. This process resulted in a strategic development plan for Clearwater Beach
entitled "Clearwater Beach: Strategies for Revitalization." This planning process
involved extensive public input. Three surveys were conducted of the three stakeholders
on the beach - the beach property owners, beach visitors and hotel/motel
owners/operators. Additionally, the Clearwater Beach Association, the Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Beach Area
Council hosted a series of public meetings. A two-day public design charette was also
conducted as part of the process, as well as several other public meetings. This extensive
public input process resulted in the development of a number of key issues and concerns.
These ranged from basic code enforcement and maintenance issues to more complex
redevelopment needs. Public services such as parking and transportation and public
facilities such as recreation needs, public buildings and public safety locations were also
identified as key issues. The Plan recommended twenty (20) projects to deal with the
issues and opportunities identified. Many of the project ideas were formulated, discussed
and critiqued at the public design charette and gained significant public support.
The City continued its work on Clearwater Beach by hiring the consulting firm of Siemon
and Larson to prepare a plan to implement the recommendations of Strategies for
Revitalization in light of fiscal and legal constraints, analysis of the economy and market,
as well as changed conditions. Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines was presented to the City in September 2000. A total of
thirteen (13) public meetings, including four (4) citywide public workshops were
conducted. The City Commission adopted the plan on February 15, 2001.
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Beach by Design sets forth a series of strategies for the revitalization of Clearwater Beach
The plan includes six major components:
• Land Use
• Mobility
• Off-street Parking
• Catalytic Projects
• Economic Feasibility and Financing, and
• Design Guidelines
Below is a brief discussion of each component of the plan.
1. Land Use.
The boundaries for Beach by Design are generally located between Acacia Street to
the north, the Sand Key Bridge to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west and
Clearwater Harbor to the east, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beach
By Design establishes the following eight (8) distinct districts within Clearwater
Beach. Attached please find a map illustrating these districts. Below please find a
brief description of the anticipated character of each district.
• Old Florida - Low scale and intensity area of North Beach. Renovation
and revitalization of existing improvements is anticipated. Densities in the
area should generally be limited to existing densities.
• Destination Resort - The preferred form of redevelopment is mixed with
resort residential and hospitality uses fronting on the Beach and retail,
restaurant and residential uses fronting on North Mandalay.
• Marina Residential - Beach by Design anticipates the redevelopment of
this area into a marina based residential neighborhood with commercial
uses permitted in specified locations and residential uses permitted
between them. A public boardwalk is desired for this neighborhood
between the Causeway and Mandalay with the potential development of a
marina-based hotel on the Yacht Basin Apartment site.
• Retail and Restaurant - The Plan anticipates that this district will become
a retail and restaurant district. It also stresses the need for a parking
garage to accommodate anticipated commercial development in the
District.
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• Pier 60 - Additional beautification efforts are proposed for the area
surrounding the Beach Roundabout. The area will continue to be a place
of assembly on the Beach.
• Small Motel District - Beach by Design envisions that this area will retain
most of the existing buildings and be an area where renovations to existing
improvements are made. The only exception is on Brightwater Drive,
which is anticipated to redevelop with new townhomes and timeshares.
• Beach Walk - Beach by Design proposes to redevelop S. Gulfview into a
great beachfront promenade that will involve the removal of some parking
west of Gulfview. This strategy has been identified as a way to stimulate
the redevelopment of properties in this area.
• Clearwater Pass District - Beach by Design contemplates this District
will be an area of strategic revitalization and renovation in response to
improving conditions in other areas of the Beach.
2. Mobilitv.
The mobility element of Beach by Design focuses on the arrival and distribution of
traffic, the need and desirability of alternative transportation modes including pedestrian,
bicycle and intra-beach transit, transit between Downtown, and transit between
Clearwater Beach and the other barrier islands. This section also discusses access
rationing and the need for residential and guest priorities in such a system and the
possibility of access rationing by controlled access lanes.
Some of the specific improvements proposed by Beach by Design include: widening
Coronado to a three lane section; relocating South Gulfview to the west of its current
location to create Beach Walk which is a promenade, pedestrian way and bicycle path
along traffic-calmed South Gulfview; road improvements on Mandalay; a continuous
sidewalk system south of the Beach Roundabout; real sidewalks along North Mandalay;
and an intra-beach transit system.
Off-street parking is also identified as a key issue. Beach by Design proposes that at least
two garages be constructed on Clearwater Beach when additional demand is generated by
revitalization efforts. One garage is proposed to be located south of the Pier 60 Park and
the other behind the Pelican Walk retail center. Additional garage sites were also
identified on the west side of North Mandalay between Rockaway and Bay Esplanade, in
the Clearwater Pass District and at the Clearwater Marina.
3. Catalytic Projects
Beach by Design proposes to designate the Beach a Community Redevelopment District
on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. This would enable the City to transfer
development rights within the plan area and deviate from existing density standards in
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limited locations. In order to overcome economic constraints associated with beach
redevelopment, the Plan proposes a small number of catalytic resort projects that would
transform Clearwater Beach into a quality family resort community. In order to stimulate
these "catalytic resort projects," the plan proposes to establish a limited pool of 600
additional hotel rooms that would be available in key locations on the Beach upon
compliance with specific criteria. The pool would be available for five (5) years and
would activate upon designation of the Community Redevelopment District. If the units
were not used within that timeframe, they would cease to exist.
4. Economic Reality and Feasibility
Beach by Design includes a section that estimates the public investment costs for all road,
sidewalk and landscaping improvements proposed by the Plan, which is estimated to be
approximately $12 million. The Plan proposes that a mix of existing City revenues such
as Pennies for Pinellas and the city capital improvement program could finance the
investments, as well as developer contributions, tax increment financing, grants and
increases in ad valorem taxes as a result of new development. The Plan also recommends
that the City seek federal funding for the capital costs of the intra-beach and beach access
transit systems.
5. Design Guidelines
Because Beach by Design involves private development and redevelopment, design
guidelines have been included in the Plan to ensure that the City's design objectives will
be met. The design guidelines section includes provisions that will guide the following:
• Density
• Building height
• Building design, scale and mass
• Setbacks
• Street level facades
• Parking areas
• Sidewalks
• Street furniture
• Street lighting
• Fountains, and
• Materials and colors.
ANALYSIS:
1. Future Land Use Element
The existing Future Land Use Element includes policies regarding redevelopment in
general, as well as redevelopment of the beach tourist area. Staff is proposing to make
revisions to this element to expand and/or better define the City's redevelopment policies,
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recognize Beach by Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach,
designate Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District, create a limited
density pool of additional hotel rooms for three specific areas on Clearwater Beach, and
address transportation concerns regarding Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing the
following revisions.
A. Proposal: Revise Objective 1.2 as follows:
Objective 1.2 - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management Element and
the Future Land Use Map) in coastal 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, and
shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane Evacuation Plan
and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be maintained or
decreased.
Analysis:
Redevelopment efforts can be assisted by significant improvements in the public domain;
however, private investment does not always follow. Usually significant community
redevelopment occurs only after one or two major projects have been constructed. These
projects typically involve significant risk and their success is usually the reason why
additional reinvestment is made throughout an area.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs typically paid by quality resort developers. Beach by Design recognizes the need
and value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes a limited pool of 600 additional hotel rooms which would be
available for use in three locations on Clearwater Beach for a period of five (5) years
from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District.
At the end of this time period, any unused units would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no adverse
impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure that the type of "catalytic"
projects desired is obtained and that impacts are minimized, the density pool can only be
used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria specified in Beach by Design are
met. One criterion is particularly important when considering density increases in the
coastal high hazard area. Beach by Design requires that a legally enforceable mandatory
evacuation/hurricane covenant be established that requires any resort making use of the
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density pool to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch is posted by the National
Hurricane Center. Destination resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an
advantage over residential units when considering evacuation needs because no persons
will be required to evacuate from one acre of land when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
Furthermore, destination resort rooms developed with the use of the density pool are
limited to tenancies of thirty (30) days so that rooms cannot be used as residential units.
The criterion prevents any resort making use of the density pool from generating
permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. This provision reduces impacts on
water and sewer consumption because hotel consumption rates are generally lower than
residential rates. Decreased traffic is another benefit when comparing the impacts of
destination resorts compared to residential development. Most guest travel to the resort
and spend most of their time at the resort thereby resulting in a decrease in the number of
trips generated on the local streets.
Please refer to pages 42 - 46 of Beach by Design for additional analysis.
B. Proposal: Revise Objective 2.1 as follows:
Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas
shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation of
redevelopment and special area plans, and the construction of catalytic
private projects, city investment, and continued emphasis on property
maintenance standards.
Analysis:
The City of Clearwater experienced rapid growth during the 1960's and 1970's and is
now a substantially built-out community. Regional trends indicate that people and
business are attracted to outlying areas of the Tampa Bay metropolitan region. Although
Clearwater has beautiful beaches and neighborhoods that attract people, it is apparent that
the City needs to be proactive to keep Clearwater competitive in the regional market.
Redevelopment is essential to maintain the health of Clearwater. Even though there are
very few areas within Clearwater that could be considered blighted, there are many areas
that are viewed as obsolete or inefficient in today's market. The City of Clearwater
recognizes that it must plan for the future health and sustainability of these areas and
must employ a variety of means in this endeavor. The proposed revision to Objective 2.1
supports a range of planning efforts including the use of special area plans, which have
been used by the City of Clearwater and is supported by the regulatory scheme of the
Pinellas Planning Council. The proposed amendments also support the construction of
catalytic private projects that are generally needed to spur redevelopment, as well as city
investment in public facilities.
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C. Proposal: New and Revised Policies 2.1.1- 2.1.7 as follows:
New Policy:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
Analysis:
Private redevelopment efforts do not always follow public investment; therefore, the use
of development incentives may need to be used to stimulate private investment. In the
past, the City of Clearwater has allowed higher densities through the community
redevelopment district, as well as for significant consolidation with the boundaries of the
Downtown Clearwater Periphery Plan, an adopted special area plan. Clearwater also
permits the use of transfer of development rights within approved areas pursuant to the
Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Rules
established by the Pinellas Planning Council as well as the City's Community
Development Code. The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.1 is to recognize that in some
circumstances redevelopment may need to be stimulated and the City should have the
flexibility to creatively pursue redevelopment through a variety of techniques that
includes the full range of development incentives.
Revised Policy:
2.1.4-2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when
appropriate, transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach
transit, transfer of development rights and the use of design guidelines,
development within imovative shared par-king solutions, possible land
eeenuntmity redevelopment ^ pursuant to Beach by Desi
Preliminary DesijZn for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
Renewal of Clearwater Beach is critical to the continued economic health of the City.
The beach is an extraordinary natural resource and it is what draws potential residents,
tourists, and a sizeable seasonal population to Clearwater. It is the heart of the tourist
economy and its importance is also reflected in the amount of revenues the Beach
contributes to the City's general fund. Clearwater Beach occupies less than one square
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mile, which is 3% of the City's total land area; however it generates 12% of the total ad
valorem tax revenues collected from the entire city.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Policy 2.1.2 is to expand the concept of a
renewed tourist district. The existing policy supports design guidelines, shared parking,
land acquisition, transportation and the establishment of a community redevelopment
area. In light of the passage of Beach by Design, a special area plan, renewal of
Clearwater Beach must be in compliance with the provisions of this adopted plan and the
scope of this policy is being revised to reflect the major elements of the plan.
Furthermore, the concept of shared parking already has been incorporated into the
Community Development Code.
The plan establishes eight distinct districts within the tourist area of Clearwater Beach
based on locational, functional and desired characteristics. Depending on the vision for a
district, development potential may be allowed to be in compliance with the existing
provisions of the Tourist Zoning District. In some instances, however, development
potential may actually be reduced due to the imposition of lower height limitations and a
more narrow range of permitted uses (For example, see character of Marina Residential
District, pages 11 - 12, Beach by Design.).
This proposed revised policy acknowledges the creation of the additional density pool for
resort hotel rooms. Due to the fact that resort development is constrained by the existing
density limits of 40 units per acres, Beach by Design supports the use of a limited density
pool to stimulate the construction of one or more destination resorts that will effectively
reposition Clearwater Beach as a quality resort community. The construction of
destination resorts will stimulate the revitalization and reinvestment of commercial
property, as well as "mom and pop" motels, whereas it is unlikely that residential
(condominium) development would have the same effect. The intensification of resort
hotel uses on Clearwater Beach would also reduce travel demand and the amount of
people that have to be evacuated in the event of a hurricane.
Beach by Design also focuses on specific transportation improvements that should be
pursued to improve the arrival and distribution system of the beach transportation
network, the need to utilize alternative modes of transportation such as pedestrian and
bicycle, as well as inter and intra-beach transit. The plan recognizes that the vacation of
public rights-of-way may also be appropriate to achieve redevelopment purposes
provided public safety and access are not compromised. The proposed revisions also
support the use of transfer of development rights as a redevelopment tool within the area
governed by Beach by Design.
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New Policy:
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive.
Analysis:
The Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan
permit special land use designations within Pinellas County to exceed density and
intensity limitations established by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. To be
eligible for a special designation, an area must meet specific locational characteristics
enumerated in the Countywide Rules and the local government must adopt a special area
plan that governs development potential within the plan boundaries. The Pinellas
Planning Council and the Countywide Planning Authority must also approve the special
area plan and apply the special land use designation to the Countywide Future Land Use
Map.
Beach by Design is a special area plan adopted by the Clearwater City Commission that
recognizes the area of Clearwater Beach described in proposed Policy 2.1.3 as a
Community Redevelopment District (CRD). Section 2.3.3.8.4 of the Countywide Rules
states that the purpose of the CRD is "to depict those areas of the County that are now
designated, or appropriate to be designated, as community centers and neighborhoods for
redevelopment in accord with a specific plan therefore." The locational requirements
specify that the CRD classification is "designed to serve local retail, financial,
governmental, residential, and employment focal points for a community; and to
specified target neighborhoods designed to encourage redevelopment in one or a
combination of uses as identified . . ." Clearwater Beach is a focal point of the
community and Pinellas County. It is the heart of the City's tourist economy with 3777
hotel/motel units and is home to 3466 residents according to the 1990 Census. Numerous
businesses are located throughout the entire redevelopment district and there are
numerous city owned recreational facilities including a recreation center, swimming pool,
boat ramp, ball fields, Pier 60 Park, as well as the City Marina.
The area governed by Beach by Design has six different land use designations on the
Clearwater Future Land Use Map and the Countywide Future Land Use Map including
Residential High, Resort Facilities High, Commercial General, Institutional,
Recreation/Open Space and Transportation/Utility. Beach by Design only permits
density increases beyond those currently in place through the use of the resort unit
density pool, which is only permitted in three specific areas for a period of five (5) years.
Proposed Policy 2.1.3 recognizes the Community Redevelopment District (CRD) created
by Beach by Design in the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan policies and provides the
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necessary regulatory link between Beach by Design, the Community Redevelopment
District and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. If the CRD special designation
were to be applied to the City's Future Land Use Map, a significant number of properties
would receive a new land use designation, however, existing development potential
would not change. The only increased density allowed by Beach by Design is the
additional resort units from the density pool that are limited to three areas for a period of
five (5) years. The City is proposing to identify those areas within the policies of
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan (see Proposed Policy 2.1.4).
See pages 42 - 47 of Beach by Design for a more detailed analysis of the designation of
Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District.
New Policy:
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in Beach
by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Baymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between BajMont Street and Papaya Street; and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
Analysis:
Beach by Design, an adopted special area plan for a portion of Clearwater Beach,
establishes the area as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD). This designation
permits increased flexibility with regard to allowable density and intensity. Beach by
Design establishes a density pool of 600 additional hotel rooms that can only be used if
the proposed resort complies with the criteria established in the plan, is located within the
area identified in the locations described in proposed Policy 2.1.4 and is approved by the
Clearwater City Commission.
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.4 is to limit the areas of Clearwater Beach that can
apply for the use of the density pool. The plan does not support making the pool
available to all 212.6 acres of the CRD. The areas eligible for the pool have been
selected due to one or more of the following reasons: proximity to the dry sand beach;
land assembly opportunities; proximity to Clearwater Harbor; or location relative to the
proposed Beach Walk (improved South Gulfview Boulevard).
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New Policy:
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
Analysis:
In order to account for the use of the density pool of hotel units created by Beach by
Design, the City Planning Department must track the allocation of units approved by the
City Commission. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to ensure that the pool is
administered properly and no more than the approved 600 units are actually allocated
during the five (5) year life of the pool.
Renumber Policies 2.1.2 through 2.1.7 with no change to the policy:
2.1.2-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of economic
opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing industries
through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
2.137 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1.711 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
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Analysis:
Existing policies 2.1.2 - 2.1.7 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater Beach,
pedestrian and bicycle should adhere to the policies and design
guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
An important aspect to improving the quality of life in Clearwater is to improve
pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the City. The existing Policy 2.5.3 supports this
concept. Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan for Clearwater Beach discusses
alternative modes of transportation for Clearwater Beach. It specifically describes the
"hostile" pedestrian environment there and the need to develop a pedestrian system in
order to reduce traffic on the Beach. Beach by Design recommends providing a
continuous sidewalk system and imposes sidewalk width standards for different areas
within the Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
An important component of repositioning Clearwater Beach as a tourist destination is the
improvements recommended for South Gulfview Boulevard, south of Pier 60 in Beach by
Design. This major project, known as Beach Walk, proposes to transform South
Gulfview into a great beachfront place. It is a major component of the redevelopment
strategy for Clearwater Beach and is located within one of the areas identified as eligible
for the density pool of additional resort units. Beach Walk would relocate South
Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the west where existing surface parking lots
are located practically on the beach. The existing right-of-way would be vacated and
given to the property that fronts on South Gulfview, thereby adding significant amounts
of land to small parcels that would otherwise have very limited redevelopment
opportunities. Beach Walk would be a two-way two-lane roadway and include a 30-foot
wide pair of pathways along the western edge of the alignment - one for pedestrian and
the other for bicycles and roller bladers. The eastern half of the existing right-of-way is
proposed to turn into a promenade with sidewalk cafe seating and other sidewalk
activities. Beach Walk would not only result in a major pedestrian improvement, but
would also create a drive with a real view of the Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
A more detailed description and analysis of this project can be found on pages 48 - 52 of
Beach by Design.
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E. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.4 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
Analysis:
Clearwater Beach is the heart of the City's tourism economy. It is a small barrier island
that is very urban in nature and has very limited access to and from the mainland and a
very limited street network to provide island wide transportation. Due to the large
number of residents, visitors, and businesses owners and employees all competing to get
on the island, at times there are significant traffic delays. Particularly during peak
periods, traffic backups extend several miles to the east. The City has committed to
replacing the existing Memorial Causeway Bridge connecting the mainland with
Clearwater Beach, which will have a better level of service than the existing bridge. The
purpose of the proposed Policy 2.5.4 is to recognize that traffic to and within Clearwater
Beach needs to be improved and the City must fully evaluate the existing network so that
any needed improvements can be coordinated with the construction of the new bridge.
F. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Analysis:
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.5.5 is to require further evaluation of the potential for
an intra-beach transit system that was introduced in Beach by Design (pages 30 - 33).
This is a potential long-term solution to reducing the number of intra-barrier island trips.
This option requires fuller evaluation to determine the potential route, cost and benefits of
such a system, as well as to identify possible funding sources for such a costly transit
proposal.
G. Proposal: Revise Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those listed
in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by Vproved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
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PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER ZONING
CATEGORY PLAN CATEGORY DISTRICTS
Resort Facilities High Density 30 Dwelling Units Per Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR High Density
Accommodations .95; Overnight Residential
Accommodations/50 (HDR)
UPA; and as set forth Commercial (C)
in Beach by Desig : A
Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach
and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance
No. 6689-01.
Analysis:
The proposed revisions to Policy 3.2.1 permits an exception to permitted intensities and
densities in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Since Clearwater is a built-out community that must compete in a
growing regional market, it must have flexibility to increase density and intensity as a
redevelopment tool. The City Commission can only permit any increases through
adoption of a special area plan or redevelopment plan, which would include an analysis
of such increases on existing infrastructure.
The proposed revision to the maximum density/intensity chart for the Resort Facilities
High land use category chart permits increases in development potential pursuant to
Beach by Design, the special area plan adopted by the City Commission for portions of
Clearwater Beach. The plan actually governs land within several plan categories;
however, the only density increase supported by the plan is the density pool of 600
additional resort units available only within several defined areas.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs quality resort developers typically pay. Beach by Design recognizes the need and
value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
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the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes this density pool for a period of five (5) years from the time
Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District. At the end of
this time period, any remaining units from the pool would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no
significant adverse impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure the type of
"catalytic" projects desired is obtained and impacts minimized the density pool can only
be used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria are met. One criterion is
particularly important when considering density increases in the coastal high hazard area.
It requires that a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/hurricane covenant be
established that requires the resort to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch
that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center. Destination
resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an advantage over residential units when
considering evacuation needs because no persons are required to evacuate from one acre
of land improved with a destination resort when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
2. Transportation Element
The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan does not address the existing
traffic congestion on Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing to add one new objective and
one new policy that recognize the seasonal traffic problems on the beach as well as the
need to determine the feasibility of solutions. The following amendments are proposed to
the Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
A. Proposal: Add Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and
explore methods to address any issues identified.
Anal:
Due to the increases in traffic on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season and also
when the weather is favorable, the City needs to monitor the amount of traffic accessing
the beach as well as how traffic navigates the beach after it arrives. The City needs to
determine alternative means to handle this increased traffic. During peak season, various
groups are competing for access to the Beach - business owners and employees, beach
residents and beach visitors. An evaluation of various alternatives such as access
rationing, mainland side express bus service, intra-beach and inter-barrier island transit,
increased pedestrianism, etc. should be researched to determine which methods will best
address the traffic issues identified.
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B. Proposal: Addition of Policy 5.6.1
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on Clearwater
Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such improvement.
Analysis:
Traffic is mainly an issue on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season. However,
improvements should be made to help traffic flows all year round throughout the island.
Policy 5.6.1 is proposed to support the investigation and evaluation of alternative traffic
improvements and the feasibility of such improvements. Consideration should be given
to maintaining and/or improving levels of service, preserving accessibility to commercial
and residential areas and remedying safety or operational problems. Transportation
improvements geared toward enhancing the economic development potential of
Clearwater Beach should also be considered. Any improvements determined to be
feasible will require city expenditure to implement. Policy 5.6.1 proposes that possible
funding sources be researched so that the burden of such improvements does not fall
totally on the city's capital improvement budget.
3. Coastal Management Element
Due to the fact that numerous vehicles visit the city's coastal areas on a daily basis,
transportation and parking must be considered coastal management issues. Amendments
are being proposed to the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan to encourage increased transportation service to the beach and
between the barrier islands and to determine if an intra-beach transit system is feasible
and affordable. The following revisions are proposed.
A. Proposal: Revise Policies 19.3.3 -19.3.6 as follows:
New Policy:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach, Sand Key
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
Analysis:
Existing Policy 19.3.3 encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater Beach.
In order to address travel between the City's barrier islands, as well as those beach
communities to the south of the City, revised Policy 19.3.3 focuses on a way to reduce
the amount of traffic arriving and departing from Clearwater Beach. According to the
Metropolitan Planning Organizations 2000 Level of Service Report, the number of
average daily trips on the roadway segments connecting the barrier islands range from
12,793 to 21,644. Reducing the number of car trips through any alternative mode of
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transportation on these small land areas will help reduce congestion and pollution thereby
improving the quality of life.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) recently established trolley service
connecting Sand Key, which is adjacent to Clearwater Beach to the south, and Pass-A-
Grill, the mostly southerly beach community in Pinellas County. Beach by Design
recommends that the City work with PSTA to extend this transit route to Clearwater
Beach. If this link can be established, residents and visitors could use public transit to
travel to all of the other Pinellas County barrier island communities. In addition to
reducing the number of trips generated along the main thoroughfares connecting these
communities, tourism within the County could be enhanced.
New Policy:
19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
Analysis:
In an attempt to reduce congestion on Clearwater Beach, Beach by Design suggests that
an intra-beach transit system be integrated into the Beach Walk improvements. The
Beach Walk project would relocate South Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the
west where existing surface parking is located on gulf-front property. Beach Walk is
proposed to be a two-way two-lane roadway, which includes a 30-foot wide pair of
pedestrian and cyclist trails on the west and a dedicated area for a fixed transit guideway
system on the east. The purpose of such a system on Clearwater Beach would be to carry
passengers between public parking areas and commercial areas between North Beach and
South Beach. Beach by Design supports the use of a fixed guideway system for several
reasons. The major reason is that such systems keep transit separate from the traffic.
This enables fixed transit to be timely because its schedule is not affected by the amount
of traffic on the roadways. It can maintain its published schedule no matter how much
traffic is on the roads. This benefit encourages the use of the system and its use will
ultimately eliminate trips that would otherwise be made on the roadways. A fixed
guideway system is also beneficial because pedestrians mix better with transit when it
operates in a defined area.
Due to the difficulty and cost of developing such a system in a built-out area, the purpose
of proposed Policy 19.3.4 is to support further review of a fixed guideway system and to
determine the costs and benefits of such a system. Seepages 30 - 33 in Beach by Design
for additional information.
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Renumber Policies 19.3.3 through 19.3.6 with no change to any of these policies:
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.4-6 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation
should replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
dedicated bicycle lanes.
19.3.67 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Anal
Existing policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
B. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3.9 as follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
Analysis:
There are a total of 695 surface parking spaces located on the west side of South
Gulfview south of Pier 60. These valuable parking spaces located on publicly owned
beachfront property provide convenient access to the beach but greatly compromise the
natural beauty of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of the Gulf and
precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or recreational uses.
The City acknowledges that the number of existing parking spaces is needed to
accommodate the public, and when Clearwater Beach is revitalized more may be needed.
However, the City must balance the need for parking with the need of providing an
attractive public amenity along the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of proposed Policy
19.3.9 is to recognize the need to find another location for a portion or all of these spaces.
The probability of purchasing enough land to replace these spaces with another surface
lot is not great, nor is it desirable. Structured parking is the most attractive and realistic
alternative. Proposed Policy 19.3.9 also implies that as an alternative, the private sector
may also provide structured parking open to the public in the event it is not economically
feasible for the City to provide such new facilities
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C. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3. 10 as follows:
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface
parking west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Analysis:
In most redevelopment situations, public/private partnerships are valuable endeavors.
Improvements such as parking are usually needed to aid redevelopment efforts, however,
they are very costly. Due to the significant cost of acquiring beach property, which more
than likely includes income-producing improvements, it may be very difficult for the City
to afford. Additionally, the City would also have to fund the construction of a parking
facility, which is also significant. The City recognizes that there may be opportunities to
work with the private sector to provide new parking spaces as redevelopment occurs.
Proposed Policy 19.3.10 also encourages the replacement of a portion or all of the 695
public surface parking spaces on the west side of South Gulfview Boulevard fronting the
Gulf of Mexico. These parking spaces provide convenient access to the beach but greatly
compromise the scenic qualities of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of
the Gulf and precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or
recreational uses. The relocation of some of these existing parking spaces will also make
the construction of Beach Walk, a catalytic project recommended in Beach by Design,
possible. See pages 48 to 52 in Beach by Design for additional information regarding
Beach Walk.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposal and plans shall be reviewed for compliance with
the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other
appropriate plans including Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIP
Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Policy 19.6.1 is needed to recognize the existence of Beach by
Design and to require that redevelopment proposals located within the Community
Redevelopment District on Clearwater Beach comply with the provisions of this special
area plan. Even though the plan was adopted by ordinance and compliance with the
document is required, the proposed revision acknowledges it use as part of the City's
coastal management strategies.
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E. Proposal: Revise objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - overall density shall be retained and not iner-e se in Clearwater's
coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development rights between beach parcels is allowed
per the Community Development Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Objective 21.3 recognizes that the Future Land Use Element
regulates permitted density throughout the City. Revisions proposed to Objective 1.2
and Policy 3.2.1 of the Future Land Use Element allow maximum permitted densities to
be exceeded within specific areas identified in Beach by Design: a Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines, which are located in Clearwater' coastal
zone. The purpose of the proposed revision is to be consistent with the other changes
proposed.
4. Capital Improvements Element
Due to the fact that special area plans and redevelopment plans typically recommend
public investment in infrastructure, those improvements should be given priority in the
budgeting process. One amendment is proposed to the Capital Improvements Element to
accomplish this.
A. Proposal: Add Policy 28.1.10 as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Analysis:
When reviewing the existing objectives and policies of the Capital Improvements
Element, there is no recognition of the importance of capital improvements recommended
by redevelopment plans and special area plans. Since redevelopment is a key element in
the City's comprehensive planning efforts, this should be reflected in the City's capital
budgeting process. Redevelopment plans and special areas plans guide redevelopment
and in many instances redevelopment strategies involve investment in city-owned
infrastructure. These plans are adopted by the City Commission as policy and therefore
must be considered when prioritizing projects in the capital improvements budget.
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STANDARDS FOR REVIEW
Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-603(F) no amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan shall be approved unless it complies with the following standards:
1. The amendment will further implementation of the comprehensive plan consistent
with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the plan.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies and incorporates important elements of Beach by
Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach. The proposed
amendments are consistent with the existing goals, policies and objectives contained
in the plan and actually expand the city's long range planning policies related to
redevelopment in general and particularly on Clearwater Beach.
2. The amendment is not inconsistent with other provisions of the comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive
plan. They broaden the City's approach to redevelopment and gain consistency
between the Comprehensive Plan and Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan
for Clearwater Beach. ,
3. The available uses, if applicable to which the property mqye put are appropriate to
the property in questions and compatible with existing and planned uses in the area.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan do not make any
changes to permitted uses. The policies related to Beach by Design create a
Community Redevelopment District for Clearwater Beach. The plan only allows uses
that are currently permitted by the Tourist Zoning District. It also creates incentives
to stimulate destination resort development, which is compatible with existing
permitted uses on Clearwater Beach.
4. Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
The provision establishing the density pool of 600 additional resort units permitted by
Beach by Design has been analyzed and it has been determined that existing sewer,
water and transportation capacity can accommodate this pool.
It is estimated that sewage discharge from the 600 resort hotel room will average 0.09
MGD. The Marshall Street Plant has a permitted capacity of 10 MGD and current
average flow into this plant is 6.1. The sewage flows generated by the proposed
density pool will not exceed the capacity of the plant and represent a very small
increase in flow that the plant's current capacity can easily serve.
22 Revised 4-20-01
The City of Clearwater purchases water from Pinellas County as well as draws from
the City's wellfield. The Southwest Florida Water Management District permit
allows the City to withdraw 6.25 MGD from the City's wellfield. Currently, the City
uses 3 MGD but is currently expanding this to 5 MGD. An additional 600 resort
rooms will generate approximately 120,000 GPD, which is 0.09 MGD; therefore, the
City has capacity to accommodate these additional 600 units. The amount of
increased water usage is minimal and within potable water capacities.
With regard to traffic impacts, DKS Associates has supplemented their 1998 Beach
traffic study and incorporated the proposed elements of Beach by Design including
the pool of 600 additional resort rooms, new parking facilities, the construction of
Beach Walk and the Coronado Drive improvements. Projections of future traffic
volumes consistent with these proposals have been evaluated and it has been
determined that no reductions will occur to current levels of service found throughout
Clearwater Beach.
Consideration should also be given to the fact that Beach by Design imposes lower
height limitations than currently permitted in the Tourist Zoning District for several
use districts. These limitations will actually result in decreased development potential
on Clearwater Beach, which will have a positive impact on public facilities. The
proposed amendments supporting monitoring and analysis of beach traffic, the need
for improvements to improve traffic flow, inter-barrier island and intra-barrier island
transit should also help reduce traffic congestion and eliminate trips from the existing
roadways.
5. The amendment will not adversely affect the natural environment.
The proposed amendments will not adversely affect the natural environment. Beach
by Design governs areas that are already developed and the plan does not allow any
increases in the permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. No
amendments are proposed which change current environmental policies. Any
redevelopment that occurs as a result of the proposed amendments must comply with
impervious surface ratio, drainage, and water quality and transportation standards.
No proposals contained in these amendments would alter the existing natural
environment.
6. The amendment will not adversely impact the use of property in the immediate area.
The purpose of the proposed amendments related to redevelopment in general and
those associated with Beach by Design are to positively impact the use of property.
The policies related to monitoring seasonal traffic congestion on the Beach, seriously
exploring fixed guideway transit on the beach and transit options to link Clearwater
Beach with the other Pinellas County barrier islands, relocating unsightly surface
parking on the Gulf of Mexico, and requiring public improvements outlined in
redevelopment plan are all policies which strive to improve the City of Clearwater
and actually benefit property.
23 Revised 4-20-01
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies, recognizes the adoption of Beach by Design, creates a
Community Redevelopment District for portions of Clearwater Beach, articulates the
need to analyze traffic issues on Clearwater Beach and find solutions to those issues,
supports the relocation of public parking from gulf-front property, encourages alternative
modes of transportation on Clearwater Beach, supports public/private partnerships to
provide public parking on Clearwater Beach and supports integrating improvements
proposed by special area plans into the capital improvement budget process. These
proposed amendments further the goals and many objectives already included in the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Department Staff recommends APPROVAL of the amendments to the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by: Gina L. Clayton
ATTACHMENT:
Ordinance No. 6794-01
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines
Beach Walk District Traffic Study
24 Revised 4-20-01
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Governor Secretary
July 31, 2001
Ms. Cynthia Tarapani, Assistant
Planning Director
City of Clearwater Planning Dept.
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748
Dear Ms. Tarapani:
Thank you for submitting copies of the City of Clearwater plan amendment (DCA No. 01-
1) adopted by Ordinance Nos. 6614-00 and 6794-01 on July 12, 2001. We have conducted an
inventory of the plan package to verify the inclusion of all required materials.
The submission package appears to be complete. The Department will conduct a
compliance review and issue a Notice of Intent regarding the adopted comprehensive plan
in accordance with procedures contained in Section 163.3184 Florida Statutes. Once the review
is underway, you may be asked to provide additional supporting documentation by the review
team to ensure a thorough review.
Please be advised that the Florida Legislature amended Section 163.3184(8)(b), Florida
Statutes, requiring the Department to provide a courtesy information statement regarding the
Department's Notice of Intent to citizens who furnish their names and addresses at the local
government's plan amendment transmittal (proposed) or adoption hearings. In order to provide
this courtesy information statement, local governments are required by the law to furnish to the
Department the names and addresses of the citizens requesting this information. This list is to
be submitted at the time of transmittal of the adopted plan amendment. The adopted
amendment package did not contain the required information and therefore the Department is
requesting that the names and addresses be provided in order to provide the courtesy information
statement to those interested citizens.
2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD -TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100
Phone: (850) 488-8466/Suncom 278-8466 FAX: (850) 921-0781/Suncom 291-0781
Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us
CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Marathon, FL 33050-2227 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
(305) 289-2402 (850) 488-2356 (850) 413.9969 (850) 488-7956
Ms. Cynthia Tarapani
July 31, 2001
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If you have any questions, please contact Marina Pennington, Community Program
Administrator, for region 8, who will be assigning the adopted plan for review at (850)487-4545.
Sincerely,
D. Ray Eubanks .
Community Program Administrator
DRE/
cc: Manuel Pumariega, Executive Director, Tampa Bay RPC
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
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City of Clearwater Planning Dept.
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748
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City of Clearwater
Planner
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Gove enta Services Coordinator
Re: Amendment status
Date: 12 July 2001
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9455 Koger Blvd., Suite 219, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone (727) 570-5151 Suncom 513-5066 FAX (727) 570-5118
www.tbrpc.org
Just wondering when we could anticipate receiving the City's adopted amendment 01-1.
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Governor
Secretary
COPIES TO:
COMMISSION
June 22, 2001
JUN 2 8 2001
The Honorable Brian J. Aungst PRESS
Mayor-Commissioner, City of Clearwater CLERK / ATTORNEY
112 South Osceola Avenue
Post Office box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748
Dear Mayor-Commissioner Aungst:
The Department has completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for the City of Clearwater (DCA No. 01-2), which was received on April 23, 2001.
Copies of the proposed amendment have been distributed to appropriate state, regional and local
agencies for their review and their comments are enclosed.
The Department has reviewed the proposed amendment for consistency with Rule 9J-5,
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and the
adopted City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The Department raises no objections to the
proposed amendment, and this letter serves as the Department's Objections, Recommendations
and Comments Report. The Department wishes to acknowledge the combined effort of the local
and City of Clearwater Planning Departments, citizen groups and associated consulting firms.
This comprehensive effort incorporated the forethought of a planning vision for developing the
start of redevelopment and revitalization programs to foster controlled growth. This was
accomplished while working within the jurisdiction of local and state planning processes to
implement the visionary Beach By Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and
Design Guidelines. Planning staff associated with this undertaking are to be commended for their
efforts.
This letter and the enclosed external agency comments are being issued pursuant to Rule
9J-11.010, F.A.C. Upon receipt of this letter, the City of Clearwater has 60 days in which to
adopt, adopt with changes, or determine that the City will not adopt the proposed amendment.
The process for adoption of local comprehensive plan amendments is outlined in s. 163.3184,
F. S., and Rule 9J-11.011, F.A.C.
2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100
Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781
Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us
CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Marathon, FL 33050.2227 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399.2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
(305) 289-2402 (850) 48&2356 (850) 413.9969 (850) 481;7956
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The Honorable Brian J. Aungst
June 22, 2001
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Within ten working days of the date of adoption, the City of Clearwater must submit the
following to the Department:
Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments;
A copy of the adoption ordinance;
A listing of additional changes not previously reviewed;
A listing of findings by the local governing body, if any, which were not included in the
ordinance; and
A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's
Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report.
The above amendment and documentation are required for the Department to conduct a
compliance review, make a compliance determination and issue the appropriate notice of intent.
In order to expedite the regional planning council's review of the amendments, and
pursuant to Rule 9J-11.011(5), F.A.C., please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly
to the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.
Please contact Don Stuart, Planner IV, or me at (850) 487-4545 if you need additional
assistance.
Sincerely,
?Michael F. Sherman, AICP
Growth Management Administrator
MFS/dss
Enclosures: Review Agency Comments
cc: Mr. Manuel Pumariega, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Consent Agenda 05/ 14/01
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COMPREHENSIVE
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PLAN AMENDMENT REPORT
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY OF CLEARWATER
DCA #01-2
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184(6)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, IT IS REQUESTED
THAT DCA REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Amendment 01.2 - Future Land Use,
and Capital Improvements Elements
Transportation, Coastal Management,
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The City of Clearwater has submitted, by Amendment 01-1, proposed revisions to Future
Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management, and Capital Improvements Elements. The
purpose of the amendments is to implement the City's redevelopment plan for Clearwater
Beach entitled Beach by sign' A Pre1ary Design for Clearwater Beach and D igLi
Guideli=, adopted by the City on February 15, 2001. The specific amendments follow.
? Future Land Use Element
4 Revised Objective 1.2 to permit an exemption from the maximum density
allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use designation for those "specific
areas identified" in Beach y Dgsi The density exemption is for hotel
rooms and not additional residential units. The aim is to create a pool of an
additional 600 hotel room which would be available for use in three specific
areas for a period of five years from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized
as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
Comment: Since the exemption being proposed is being incorporated
Into the Comprehensive Plan by reference, then it is recommended that:
1) a more detailed description of the portion of Beach by Design is being
cited should be cited; and 2) that the adoption date of February 15, 2001
parenthetically follow the entire title of the cited document. This would
ensure that the reader knows which version of the document to reference
should subsequent amendments occur. The later recommendation. is
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applicable to all instances where the specific provisions of Bbd
ps?dffn are cited for cross-reference purposes
O Revised objective 2.1 to include in the discussion of redeveOpme
substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas and the use of special
plans, construction of catalytic private projects, and city invent,
4 Replaced policy 2.1.1 with new language which identifidspe ensfty
incentives, as appropriate, to encourage development including bonuses, transfer of development rights.
4 Revised Policy 2.1.2 to incorporate renewal of the beach tourist district
pursuant to the recommendations contained in Beach by Design.
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d Added Policy 2.1.3 which calls for the area governed by B h b
be designated a CRD on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The policy
identifies the specific boundaries of the CRD.
4 Added policy 2.1.4 which identifies the specific boundaries of the three areas
where the use of the density pool for additional hotel rooms is applicable.
4 Added Poli cy 2.1.5 which states that a tracking system for the allocation of
the density pool will be "established, administered and monitored" by the
Clearwater Planning Department.
Comment: The policy does not state "when" this system would be
established.
4 Expanded Policy 2.5.3 to state that pedestrian and bicycle improvements
should adhere to the policies and design guidelines of Beach by D0iZ&-
O Added Policy 2.5.4 which calls for the evaluation of traffic to and from
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
O Added Policy 2.5.5 which calls for the evaluation of the potential for an intra-
beach transit system
Comment: The policy does not provide a schedule for the conducting of
the evaluation.
4 Revised Policy 3.2.1 to provide for an exemption to permitted intensities and
density in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Associated with this revision was the addition of a
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in the listing of maximum density/intensity of
reference to beach by
use for the Resort Facilities High land use category.
+ Transportation Element
Added Objective 5.6 and implementing Policy 5.6.1 which call for the monitoring
of seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and exploration of methods for addressing
the identified issues.
Coastal Management Element
19.3.3 which encourages the use of trolley service between
b Added Policy
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and the barrier islands to the south as a means
of reducing traffic on Clearwater Beach.
¢ Added Policy 193.4 which calls for the investigation into the feasibility of
an intra-barrier island transit system on Clearwater Beach and evaluation of
potential funding sources.
d Added Policy 19.3.9 which encourages the consolidation of surface parking
into structured facilities open to the public. The intent of the policy is to
address the parking now located on along the Gulf of Mexico.
¢ Added Policy 19.3.10 which encourages public/private partnerships to
provide additional parking and replace existing public parldng west of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
¢ Expanded Policy 19.6.1, which speaks to redevelopment, to include reference
to Beach by Design.
¢ Revised Objective 21.3 to state that density is controlled by the Future Land
Use Element and that transfer of development rights may occur pursuant to
Beach by f?esi¢n•
Capital Improvements Element
Added Policy 28.1.10 which states that the City recognizes the value of redevelop-
ment and special area plans with prioritize capital improvement accorditigly.
• REGIONAL COMMENTS
The proposed Amendment IS REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT based on the fact that
Clearwater Beach is identified as a regional economic resource. The proposed amendment
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DOES NOT adversely impact regional facilities or resources NOR RESULT IN any extra-
jurisdictional impacts.
• APPLICABLE FUTURE OF THE REGION GOALS AND POLICIES
? Affordable Housing
1.3.5: Assist neighborhood preservation and stability by removing blighting influences and identify strategic improvements in targeted
neighborhoods- Economic Development
2.3.3: Develop additional programs/incentives to encourage new development to
locate within locally designated activity centers.
23.10: Development which is consistent with local government inflll and redevelop-
ment policies should be supported with alternative and creative methods of financing
the construction of the supporting public facilities and an equitable means of
apportion such costs which encourages development.
2.3.13: Recognize the development and maintenance of the regional inter-modal
transportation network as a critical resource/facility for economic growth.
? Natural Resources
4.11.10: Plan park and recreational facilities, and the acquisition of open space and
facilities for future recreational use to include protection of environmental and
natural resources, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the orderly extension
and expansion of compatible public facilities and services.
4.14.2: Give priority to transportation system enhancements that reduce air pollution,
energy consumption, and the use of single-occupant vehicles.
4.16.2: Support the development of plans for improving existing beach access and
acquiring additional beach access, including the provision of environmentally-
sensitive access structures.
4 Regional Transportation
5.1.11: Promote shared access and parking, improved bikeway and pedestrian
facilities, improved mass transit systems, park-and-ride lots, and roadway capital
improvements for downtown and urban development through local land use plans
and land development regulations.
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5.3.11: Design the mass transit system(s) to emphasize the movement of people to
and within designated regional activity centers-
5.3. improvements as an alternative to roadway improvements as
18: Consider transit within high density nodes served by backlogged
mitigation for development impacts
or constrained roadways.
5.3.19: Support, where feasible and consistent with local transit of and Mthe PO integrated a
part
renewed emphasis on small local transit systems as
transportation system.
5.3,28: Develop and implement programs to reduce traffic conflict and accidents
between automobiles. bicyclists and pedestrians.
pgELZMARY DETERM NATION OF CONSISTENCY
Based on the material presented for review, it has been determined that proposed
E REGION: A STRATEGIC
Amendment 01-2 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
PA BAY REGION.
REGIONAL POLICY PLAN FOR THE TAM
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Florida Department of Transportation
11201 N. McKINLEY DRIVE' TAMPA, FL 33612-6456' (813)9756000' 1.800-226.7220
JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
May 17, 2001
Mr. Charles Gauthier, AICP
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of Local Planning
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2555", Shumard B.ul- ar`?
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
THOMAS F BARRY, JR.
SECRETARY
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RE: City of Clearwater Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 01-2
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
The Department has conducted a review of the above referenced document in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, and the Department's
Review Guidelines for Local.Government Comprehensive Plans. It is our understanding
that the Department of Community Affairs has completed a cursory review and will not
provide an Objections, Recommendations, and Comments Report to address the subject
amendment. We also understand the importance of redevelopment to the City. However,
we are providing the following comments.
The City proposes to amend the Comprehensive Plan (plan) to designate a portion of the
Clearwater Beach barrier island as a Community Redevelopment District, and recognize
a plan for redevelopment, Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach
and Design Guidelines. Beach by Design promotes catalytic projects (including 600
additional hotel rooms); the proposed plan policies offer incentives including density
bonuses for 5igrl icantiot consolidation arltlr'or c tai.1Ll projects, and the transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and redevelopment plans.
The Clearwater Beach barrier island connects to the mainland by Memorial Causeway
and Gulf to Bay Boulevard (SR 60), part of the Regional Evacuation Route system. Two
Critical Evacuation Route Points occur in this vicinity, one at the mainland approach to
the Memorial Causeway, and the other on south Clearwater Beach Island (see attached
maps). The 2000 Level of Service Report by the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization indicates that some segments of S.R. 60/Gulf to Bay in this area are
operating below the adopted LOS standard. In addition; SR 60 is physically constrained.
Redevelopment activities on the barrier island have the potential to affect SR 60. We
encourage the City to carefully assess the cumulative effects of future redevelopment
projects on the regional evacuation route prior to the approval of each one.
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Mr. Charles Gauthier
May 17, 2001
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The Department appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on this document. If
you have questions about this matter, please contact me in the FDOT District Seven
offices at SunCom 512-7801, or (813) 975-6444.
Yours Truly,
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Carol M. Collins
LGCP and CMS Coordinator
cc: Mr. Bob Romig, Director of Policy Planning, FDOT
Mr. Ralph Stone, Planning Director, City of Clearwater
Ms. Cyndi Tarapani, City of Clearwater
Mr. Etim Udoh, City of Clearwater
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
Jeb Bush 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Governor Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
May 29, 2001
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Plan Review and DRI Processing Team
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2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard i
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
RE: Clearwater, 01-2, Cvinp Plan A.merdr:ent OR Review
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
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3David B. Stru
Secretary
The Office of Intergovernmental Programs has reviewed the proposed amendment under the
procedures of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapters 9J-5 and 9J-11, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and offers the following comments and recommendations:
Please be advised that a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit is required for
construction or other activities located seaward of the CCCL, pursuant to section 161.053, F.S.
Proposed infrastructure improvements and site redevelopment projects seaward of the CCCL must
be designed and constructed in accordance with Rule 6213-33, F.A.C., which requires that the
activities prevent adverse impacts to the beach and dune system, marine turtles, nests and their
habitat or adjacent property and structures. Please contact the DEP Office of Beaches and Coastal
Systems in Tallahassee at (850) 487-4475 for further information on CCCL permitting requirements.
In addition, Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) for the proposed redevelopment
projects will be under the authority of the Department if the project areas extend seaward of the
CCCL. For additional information on ERP permitting requirements, please contact the DEP
Southwest District Office in Tampa at (813) 744-6100, ext. 470. Early coordination of project plans
may help prevent permitting problems.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. If 1 may be of further
assistance, please call me at (850) 487-2231.
Sincerely,
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Lauren P. Milligan
Environmental Specialist
Office of Intergovernmental Programs
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Office of International Relations
Division of Elections
Division of Corporations
Division of Cultural Affairs
Division of Historical Resources
Division of Library and Information Services
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Katherine Harris
Secretary of State
DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of State Planning
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
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State Board of Education
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund
Administration Commission
Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
Siting Board
Division of Bond Finance
Department of Revenue
Department of Law Enforcement
Department of High. ay Safety and Motor Vehicles
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Re: Historic Preservation Review of the City of Clearwater (01-2) Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Request
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
I
According to this agency's responsibilities under sections 163.3177 and 163.3178, Florida Statutes, and
Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, we have reviewed the above document to decide if data
regarding historic resources have been given sufficient consideration in the request to amend the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
We have reviewed proposed text changes to the Future Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management
and Capital Improvements Elements to consider the potential effects of these actions on historic
resources. The text changes reference the proposed Beach by Design, A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines. Our concern with the proposed revitalization of Clearwater
Beach is that according to the Florida Master Site File, a cultural resources assessment survey of
Clearwater Beach has never been completed. We recommend that such a survey be conducted prior to the
implementation of this plan. With the adoption of this redevelopment/revitalization plan, the city should
take into account the effect such actions would have on known and potential historic resources. If these
concerns are addressed and appropriate actions are taken by the city to protect these resources, then any
resulting changes should be acceptable.
If you have any questions regarding our comments, please feel free to contact Susan M. Harp or Laura
Kammerer of the Division's Compliance Review staff at (850) 487-2333.
Sincerely,
?utea? ? ??5"?i?c ?reSeCVa?1o,n
Janet Snyder Matthews, Ph.D., Director
Division of Historical Resources
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R.A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, FI rida 32399-0250 • http://%vww.flheritaae.com
O Director's Office O Archaeological Research Historic Preservation O Historical Museums
(850) 488-1480 • FAX: 488-3355 (850) 487-2299 • FAX: 414-2207 (850) 487-2333 • FAX: 922-0496 (850)488-1+; t • FAX: 921-2503
O Historic Pensacola Preservation Board O Palm Beach Regional Office O St. Augustine Regional Office O Tampa Regional Office
(850) 595-5985 • FAX: 595-5989 (561) 279-1475 • FAX: 279-1476 (904) 825-5045 • FAX: 825-5044 (813) 272-3843 • FAX: 272-2340
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS;
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JOB BUSH ST VEN M. SEIBERT
Secretary
Governor
June 22, 2001
The Honorable.Brian J. Aungst
MayorCommissioner; City of Clearwater
112 South Osceola Avenue
Post Office tox 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748
Dear Mayoi. -Commissioner Aungst:
The Department has completed its review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for the City of Clearwater (DCA No. 01-2), which was received on April 23, 2001.
Copies of the proposed amendment have been distributed to appropriate state, regional and local
agencies for their review and their comments are enclosed.
The Department has reviewed the proposed amendment for consistency with:Rule. 9J-5,
Florida Adirdnistrative Code (F AC.), Chapter 163, Part 11, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and the
adopted City of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. The Department raises no objectionts to the
proposed amendment; and this letter serves as the Department's Objections, Recommendations
and Comments Repoxt. The Department wishes to acknowledge the combined effort of the local
and City of Clearwater Planning Departments, citizen groups and associated consulting firms.
This coruprehensive:effort incorporated the forethought of a planning vision for developing the
start.of redevelopment and revitalization programs to foster controlled growth.' This was
accomplished white v; rking within the jurisdiction of local and state planning processes to
implement the visionary Bah By Aesign: A Pre iminM Design for Arwater each and
Desim Guidelines. Planning`staffassociated with this undertaking are to be eommended for their
efforts.
This letter and the enclosed external. agency comments are being issued pursuant to Rule
9J»11:010; F.A.C.. Upon receipt of this letter, the City of Clearwater has 60 days in, which to
adopt, adapt with changes, 9r determine that the City will not adopt the proposed amendment.;
The process for adoption of local comprehensive plan amendment6 is `outlined in s. 163.3184,
F.a.; and Rule 91-11 p11, F.A.C.
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Within ten working days of the date of.adoption, the City of Clearwater must submit the
foilavviri$ to the Department:
Three copies of the adopted comprehensive plan amendments;
A copy of the adoption ordinance;
A listing of additional changes not previously reviewed;
A listing of findings by the local governing body, if any, which were not included in the .
ordinance; and
A statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes to the Department's
Objections, Recommendations and Comments Report.
The above amendment and documentation are required for the Department to conduct a
compliance review, mare a compliance determination and issue the appropriate-notice of intent.
In order to expodite the regional planning council's review of the amendments, and
pursuant to Rule 9J-11:011(5), F.A.C., please provide a copy of the adopted amendment directly
to the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.
Please contact bon Stuart, Planner IV, or me at (850) 487-4545 if you need additional
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Michael F. Sherman, AICP
Growth Management Administrator
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TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567 FAx (727) 562-4576
TO: Steve Siebert, Secretary - Department of Community Affairs
FROM: Ralph Stone, Planning Director - City of Clearwater
DATE: June 18, 2001
RE: ADOPTION OF "BEACH BY DESIGN" PLAN FOR CLEARWATER BEACH
As you may recall, Charlie Siemon and I visited with you several months ago regarding the new
plan we were preparing for Clearwater Beach. Subsequent to our visit the plan was approved
by the City Commission and the Board of County Commissioners (acting as the Countywide
Planning Authority), all by unanimous votes.
We have submitted our "companion" Comprehensive Plan amendments to DCA and have
tentatively scheduled second reading and adoption on the amendments for the July 12, 2001
City Commission meeting. Mr. Don Stuart, of your staff is our DCA reviewer and has been
excellent to work with. I believe Don has finished his review and is going through an
administrative processing phase.
I am writing to request your assistance in receiving the DCA report prior to the July 12, 2001
meeting. Our Commission has scheduled only one meeting in July and missing this meeting
would cost a month delay in adopting the amendments that would fully execute the Beach By
Design plan.
As you recall we have a major resort project that has been approved subject to adoption of
Beach By Design and the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Adoption in July will enhance our
efforts to move this project and others on the- Clearwater Beach forward.
Thank you for you consideration. Please give me a call at 727-562-4583 if you have any
questions. Hope things are going well for you up there. Hang in there.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
WHITNEY GRAY, COMMISSIONER HOYT HAMILTON, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER BILL JONSON, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
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Fax: (850) 488-3309 Pages: 6 (including this sheet)
Phone: Date: 6/1/2001
? Urgent ? For Review? Please Cornment? Please Reply
• Comments:
Don,
Here are the comments we received from the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
regarding the Clearwater amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Gina
Tampa SavXeglonal Planning Council
Consent Agenda 05/14/01
LOCAL GOVft MENT Agenda Item #3.H.3.
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT REPORT
PRELIMINARY REVIEW
RECOMMENDATIONS
CITY OF CLEARWATER
DCA #01-2
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3184(6)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, IT IS REQUESTED
THAT DCA REVIEW THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Amendment 01-2 - Future Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management,
and Capital Improvements Elements
• GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The City of Clearwater has submitted, by Amendment 01-1, proposed revisions to Future
Land Use, Transportation, Coastal Management, and Capital Improvements Elements. The
purpose of the amendments is to implement the City's redevelopment plan for Clearwater
Beach entitled Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines, adopted by the City on February 15, 2001. The specific amendments follow.
? Future Land Use Element
O Revised Objective 1.2 to permit an exemption from the maximum density
allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use designation for those "specific
areas identified" in Beach by Design. The density exemption is for hotel
rooms and not additional residential units. The aim is to create a pool of an
additional 600 hotel room which would be available for use in three specific
areas for a period of five years from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized
as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
Comment: Since the exemption being proposed is being incorporated
into the Comprehensive Plan by reference, then it is recommended that:
1) a more detailed description of the portion of Beach by Design is being
cited should be cited; and 2) that the adoption date of February 15, 2001
parenthetically follow the entire title of the cited document. This would
ensure that the reader knows which version of the document to reference
should subsequent amendments occur. The later recommendation is
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applicable to all instances where the specific provisions of Beach by
Design are cited for cross-reference purposes.
4 Revised Objective 2.1 to include in the discussion of redevelopment,
substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas and the use of special area
plans, construction of catalytic private projects, and city investment.
4 Replaced Policy 2.1.1 with new language which identifies certain specific
incentives, as appropriate, to encourage development including density
bonuses, transfer of development rights.
4 Revised Policy 2.1.2 to incorporate renewal of the beach tourist district
pursuant to the recommendations contained in Beach by Design. .
O Added Policy 2.1.3 which calls for the area governed by Beach by Dgsgn to
be designated a CRD on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. The policy
identifies the specific boundaries of the CRD.
O Added Policy 2.1.4 which identifies the specific boundaries of the three areas
where the use of the density pool for additional hotel rooms is applicable.
O Added Policy 2.1.5 which states that a tracking system for the allocation of
the density pool will be "established, administered and monitored" by the
Clearwater Planning Department.
Comment: The policy does not state "when" this system would be
established.
O Expanded Policy 2.5.3 to state that pedestrian and bicycle improvements
should adhere to the policies and design guidelines of Beach by Design.
4 Added Policy 2.5.4 which calls for the evaluation of traffic to and from
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
? Added Policy 2.5.5 which calls for the evaluation of the potential for an intra-
beach transit system.
Comment: The policy does not provide a schedule for the conducting of
the evaluation.
4 Revised Policy 3.2.1 to provide for an exemption to permitted intensities and
density in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Associated with this revision was the addition of a
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reference to Beach by Design in the listing of maximum density/intensity of
use for the Resort Facilities High land use category.
? Transportation Element
Added Objective 5.6 and implementing Policy 5.6.1 which call for the monitoring
of seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and exploration of methods for addressing
the identified issues.
? Coastal Management Element
? Added Policy 19.3.3 which encourages the use of trolley service between
Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and the barrier islands to the south as.a means
of reducing traffic on Clearwater Beach.
4 Added Policy 19.3.4 which calls for the investigation into the feasibility of
an intra-barrier island transit system on Clearwater Beach and evaluation of
potential funding sources.
4 Added Policy 19.3.9 which encourages the consolidation of surface parking
into structured facilities open to the public. The intent.of the policy is to
address the parking now located on along the Gulf of Mexico.
4 Added Policy 19.3.10 which encourages public/private partnerships to
provide additional parking and replace existing public parking west of South
Gulfview Boulevard.
O Expanded Policy 19.6.1, which speaks to redevelopment, to include reference
to Beach by Design.
O Revised Objective 21.3 to state that density is controlled by the Future Land
Use Element and that transfer of development rights may occur pursuant to
Beach by Design.
f Capital Improvements Element
Added Policy 28. which states that the City recognizes the value of redevelop-
ment and special area plans with prioritize capital improvement accordingly.
• REGIONAL COMMENTS
The proposed Amendment IS REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT based on the fact that
Clearwater Beach is identified as a regional economic resource. The proposed amendment
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DOES NOT adversely impact regional facilities or resources NOR RESULT IN any extra-
jurisdictional impacts.
• APPLICABLE FUTURE OF THE REGION GOALS AND POLICIES
t Affordable Housing
1.3.5: Assist neighborhood preservation and stability by removing blighting
influences and identify strategic improvements in targeted neighborhoods.
? Economic Development
2.3.3: Develop additional programs/incentives to encourage new development to
locate within locally designated activity centers.
2.3.10: Development which is consistent with local government infill and redevelop-
ment policies should be supported with alternative and creative methods of financing
the construction of the supporting public facilities and an equitable means of
apportion such costs which encourages development.
2.3.13: Recognize the development and maintenance of the regional inter-modal
transportation network as a critical resource/facility for economic growth.
? Natural Resources
4.11.10: Plan park and recreational facilities, and the acquisition of open space and
facilities for future recreational use to include protection of environmental and
natural resources, energy efficiency, water conservation, and the orderly extension
and expansion of compatible public facilities and services.
4.14.2: Give priority to transportation system enhancements that reduce air pollution,
energy consumption, and the use of single-occupant vehicles.
4.16.2: Support the development of plans for improving existing beach access and
acquiring additional beach access, including the provision of environmentally-
sensitive access structures.
? Regional Transportation
5.1.11: Promote shared access and parking, improved bikeway and pedestrian
facilities, improved mass transit systems, park-and-ride lots, and roadway capital
improvements for downtown and urban development through local land use plans
and land development regulations.
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5.3.11: Design the mass transit system(s) to emphasize the movement of people to
and within designated regional activity centers.
5.3.18: Consider transit improvements as an alternative to roadway improvements as
mitigation for development impacts within high density nodes served by backlogged
or constrained roadways.
5.3.19: Support, where feasible and consistent with local transit and MPO plans, a
renewed emphasis on small local transit systems as part of the integrated
transportation system.
5.3.28: Develop and implement programs to reduce traffic conflict and accidents
between automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
s PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY
Based on the material presented for review, it has been determined that proposed
Amendment 01-2 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FUTURE OF THE REGION.• A STRATEGIC
REGIONAL POLICY PLAN FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JES BUSH
Governor April 25,
Ralph Stone, Planning Director
City of Clearwater
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Dear Mr. Stone:
STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Secretary
The Department's records reflect that the City of Clearwater has submitted its second
proposed comprehensive plan amendment submittal for the year 2001. The reference number for
this package is DCA #01-2. Pursuant to Section 163.3184(3)(b), Florida Statutes and Rule 9J-
11.006(1), Florida Administrative Code, local governing bodies shall consolidate all proposed
plan amendments into a single submission for each of the two plan amendment adoption dates
during the calendar year. Therefore, amendment package 01-2 is the final submittal that the
local government can submit for an amendment adopted during calendar year 2001 unless the
amendment meets the requirements of Section 163.3187(1), Florida Statutes and Rule 9J-
11.006(1)(a)7, Florida Administrative Code.
If Clearwater is intending to submit another proposed amendment submittal package
for adoption in this calendar year, the City should withdraw the amendment package 01-2 and
combine it with the other proposed amendments and then transmit it to the Department pursuant
to Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes and Rule 9J-11.006, Florida Administrative Code.
The Department looks forward to working with and assisting the City in resolving any
issues identified in this procedural matter. If you require further assistance concerning this issue,
please contact- Ray Fub?rnks, Coritmur t Progrzm Admiristra*_or, or Paul Concr , Pla- er Tat
ger nn (850) 488-4925 or Suncom 278-4925.
Sincerely yours,
CIA
Charles Gauthier, AICP
Chief, Bureau of Local Planning
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cc: Gina Clayton
2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100
Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781
Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us
CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Marathon, FL 33050.2127 Tallahassee, FL 32399.2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee. FL 32399-2100
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
"Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home"
JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT
Governor Secretary
April 24, 2001
Ralph Stone
Planning Director
City of Clearwater
Post Office Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Dear Mr. Stone:
Thank you for submitting copies of your proposed comprehensive plan amendments for
our review. We have conducted a preliminary inventory of the plan amendment package to verify
the inclusion of all required materials. Our reference number for this amendment package is
Clearwater 01-2.
The submission package appears to be complete, and your proposed plan amendment will
be reviewed pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. Once the review is underway, you may be
asked to provide additional supporting documentation by the review team to ensure a thorough
review. The Department's ORC report will be mailed to you on or about June 28, 2001.
If you have any question, please contact Marina Pennington, the Community Program
Administrator that will be overseeing the review of the amendment and assigning the amendment
to the respective planner for review at (850) 487-4545.
P?eAU? Pl?ma?
Sincerely,
D. Ray Eubanks
Community Program Administrator
cc:? Gina Clayton
2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100
Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781
Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us
CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Marathon, FL 33050.2227 Tallahassee, FL 32399.2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399.2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399.2100
(305) 289-2402 (850) 488-2356 (850) 413-9969 (850) 488-7956
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CI'T'Y OF C LEARWATE R
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567 FAx (727) 562-4576
LONG RANGE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
HOUSING DIVISION
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
April 20, 2001
Mr. Ray Eubanks
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bureau of Local Planning
Division of Community Planning
Plan Processing Team
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
RE: Transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Eubanks:
The City of Clearwater has proposed to adopt an amendment to the Future Land Use
Element, Transportation Element, Coastal Management Element and Capital
Improvements Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan. Enclosed for your review
are six (6) copies of the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposed by Ordinance No.
6794-01, which was passed by the Clearwater City Commission on first reading on April
19, 2001.
This transmittal letter comports to the requirements of Rule 9J-11.006, DCA "Submittal
Requirements for Proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendments":
9J-I1.006(1)(a)1: The City of Clearwater Local Planning Agency held a public
hearing to consider the plan amendment on April 17, 2001 and subsequently
recommended approval to the City Commission.
9J-11.006(1)(a)2: The City Commission held the public hearing at which the
transmittal of the amendment to the Department of Community Affairs was approved on
April 19, 2001. Copies of this correspondence and proposed amendment were sent to the
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Commission, Southwest. Florida Water Management
District, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection on April 20, 2001.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
J.B. JOHNSON, VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER BOB CLARK, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER F. DAVID HEMERICK, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
9J-11.006(1)(a)3: The City of Clearwater requests the Department to review the
proposed amendments. The substance of the amendments is to better define the city's
redevelopment policies and specifically to support redevelopment of Clearwater Beach in
compliance with Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and
Design Guidelines, a special area plan approved by the City Commission for portions of
Clearwater Beach.
9J-11.006(1)(a)4: The amendments are proposed for adoption subsequent to receipt
of the Department objections, recommendations, and comments report and preparation of
changes required by the report. The anticipated month of second reading and adoption is
July 2001.
9J-11.006(1)(a)(5): The proposed amendments do not pertain to an area of critical state
concern.
9J-11.006(1)(a)6: The plan amendment is not within Orange, Lake or Seminole
County.
9J-11.006(1)(a)7: The proposed amendment does not qualify as an exemption under
the twice per calendar year limitation on the adoption of comprehensive plan
amendments. The amendment is directly related to the Future Land Use Element,
Transportation Element, Coastal Management Element and Capital Improvements
Element.
9J-11.006(1)(a)8: Six copies of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment have
been submitted with this letter. Copies have also been transmitted to the Tampa Bay
Regional Planning Council, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the
Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection under
separate cover on April 20, 2001. In a letter dated June 2, 2000 to the Department
regarding the City's final adoption of the EAR based amendments, Ralph Stone,
Clearwater Planning Director, indicated that pursuant to Rule 9J-11.009(8)(a-f), copies of
the adopted EAR based amendments were sent to the Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas
County Planning Department, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Southwest Florida
Water Management District, and the Florida Departments of Transportation,
Environmental Protection and State.
9J-11.006(1)(a)9: The Clearwater Comprehensive Plan was not adopted under a joint
planning agreement and the proposed amendment is not proposed for adoption under a
joint planning agreement.
9J-11.006(1)(a)10: Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Planning Department
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33755-4160
Tel: (727) 562-4587
Fax: (727) 562-4576
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If you have any questions please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for
your attention to this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Ralph 4Stone
Planning Director
Cc: Steve Seibert, Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs
Gina L. Clayton
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CITY OF C LEARWATE R
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567 FAx (727) 562-4576
LANG RANGE PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
HOUSING DMSION
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
TO: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Agency
9455 Koger Blvd. Ste 219
St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2491
Attn: Gerald Smelt
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34609-6899
Attn: Trisha Neasman
Florida Department of Transportation
112011 North McKinley Drive
Mail Station 7-340
Tampa, Fl 33612
Attn: Carol Collins
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., M.S. 47
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
Attn: Lynn Griffin
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the City of
Clearwater
DATE: April 20, 2001
Pursuant to Rule 9J-11.006, Florida Administrative Code, I am transmitting, to each of
the named agencies a copy of the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Element,
Transportation Element, Coastal Management Element and Capital Improvements
Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
J.B. JOHNSON, VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER BOB CLARK, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER F. DAVID HEMERICK, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
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For questions regarding the proposed amendments, please contact:
Gina L. Clayton, Senior Planner
Planning Department
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, Fl 33755-4160
Tel: (727) 562-4587 ' Fax: (727) 562-4576
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
REQUEST: Comprehensive Plan Amendments Related to Beach by Design
INITIATED BY: City of Clearwater Planning Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Clearwater Beach is a 543 acre barrier island bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico
and on the east by Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway. Clearwater Beach
has a north-south orientation and can be accessed from the mainland on the east by the
Memorial Causeway or from the south by the Sand Key Bridge. Memorial Causeway
and Pier 60 serve as the boundary between "North Beach" and "South Beach."
According to the 1990 Census, Clearwater Beach is home to 3466 residents. Almost half
of the island is used for residential purposes including single-family dwellings,
townhouses, multi-family dwellings and condominiums. The remainder of the island is
tourist oriented. There are approximately 3777 hotel and motel units ranging from "mom
and pop" motels to several large hotel chains. Clearwater Beach also has a small
commercial district north of Pier 60 along Mandalay Avenue, south of Pier 60 along
Gulfview Boulevard and in Clearwater Pass.
The City began discussing the need for a development plan for Clearwater Beach in
1991. A traffic study was conducted that year, however, no real planning efforts took
place until 1996. At this time a parking feasibility study was conducted, as well as a
redevelopment report regarding the South Mandalay area of Clearwater Beach. This
redevelopment report garnered support among the City Commission to authorize a
Request for Proposals to determine the need for a Community Redevelopment Area
(CRA) on Clearwater Beach. In 1996 a consultant was selected and in 1997 the report
was finalized which indicated that a portion of Clearwater Beach met the statutory
requirements for CRA designation. Due to concerns about how such a designation would
affect the perception of the beach, the Commission opted not to pursue the CRA.
1 Revised 4-20-01
During this time, concerns continued to be raised about the general physical conditions of
Clearwater Beach and how tourist and market perceptions were changing due to the
general lack of reinvestment in business properties, poor traffic and pedestrian
circulation, parking and poor aesthetic conditions. The Beach continued to suffer from
an inability to tap into the wave of economic and real estate expansion. Buildings that
were appropriate and sufficient to cater to 1960s and 1970s visitors were viewed as worn
out, too small and too functionally obsolete to meet the demands of today's travelers.
Due to density and height restrictions on Clearwater Beach, large private-sector
developers had not attempted redevelopment projects on the Beach, because they could
not get the intensity of development that they believed necessary to justify costs.
Residents, business owners, the City Commission and City Administration concluded that
near-term action must occur to preserve the quality of life and business reputation of
Clearwater Beach. In order to address these concerns, the City hired a consultant in 1997
to identify problems, desires and opportunities on Clearwater Beach, as well as to
determine specific actions that would preserve and improve this unique urban barrier
island. This process resulted in a strategic development plan for Clearwater Beach
entitled "Clearwater Beach: Strategies for Revitalization." This planning process
involved extensive public input. Three surveys were conducted of the three stakeholders
on the beach - the beach property owners, beach visitors and hotel/motel
owners/operators. Additionally, the Clearwater Beach Association, the Clearwater Beach
Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Beach Area
Council hosted a series of public meetings. A two-day public design charette was also
conducted as part of the process, as well as several other public meetings. This extensive
public input process resulted in the development of a number of key issues and concerns.
These ranged from basic code enforcement and maintenance issues to more complex
redevelopment needs. Public services such as parking and transportation and public
facilities such as recreation needs, public buildings and public safety locations were also
identified as key issues. The Plan recommended twenty (20) projects to deal with the
issues and opportunities identified. Many of the project ideas were formulated, discussed
and critiqued at the public design charette and gained significant public support.
The City continued its work on Clearwater Beach by hiring the consulting firm of Siemon
and Larson to prepare a plan to implement the recommendations of Strategies for
Revitalization in light of fiscal and legal constraints, analysis of the economy and market,
as well as changed conditions. Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines was presented to the City in September 2000. A total of
thirteen (13) public meetings, including four (4) citywide public workshops were
conducted. The City Commission adopted the plan on February 15, 2001.
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Beach by Design sets forth a series of strategies for the revitalization of Clearwater Beach
The plan includes six major components:
• Land Use
• Mobility
• Off-street Parking
• Catalytic Projects
• Economic Feasibility and Financing, and
• Design Guidelines
Below is a brief discussion of each component of the plan.
1. Land Use.
The boundaries for Beach by Design are generally located between Acacia Street to
the north, the Sand Key Bridge to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west and
Clearwater Harbor to the east, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive. Beach
By Design establishes the following eight (8) distinct districts within Clearwater
Beach. Attached please find a map illustrating these districts. Below please find a
brief description of the anticipated character of each district.
• Old Florida - Low scale and intensity area of North Beach. Renovation
and revitalization of existing. improvements is anticipated. Densities in the
area should generally be limited to existing densities.
• Destination Resort - The preferred form of redevelopment is mixed with
resort residential and hospitality uses fronting on the Beach and retail,
restaurant and residential uses fronting on North Mandalay.
• Marina Residential - Beach by Design anticipates the redevelopment of
this area into a marina based residential neighborhood with commercial
uses permitted in specified locations and residential uses permitted
between them. A public boardwalk is desired for this neighborhood
between the Causeway and Mandalay with the potential development of a
marina-based hotel on the Yacht Basin Apartment site.
• Retail and Restaurant - The Plan anticipates that this district will become
a retail and restaurant district. It also stresses the need for a parking
garage to accommodate anticipated commercial development in the
District.
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• Pier 60 - Additional beautification efforts are proposed for the area
surrounding the Beach Roundabout. The area will continue to be a place
of assembly on the Beach.
• Small Motel District - Beach by Design envisions that this area will retain
most of the existing buildings and be an area where renovations to existing
improvements are made. The only exception is on Brightwater Drive,
which is anticipated to redevelop with new townhomes and timeshares.
• Beach Walk - Beach by Design proposes to redevelop S. Gulfview into a
great beachfront promenade that will involve the removal of some parking
west of Gulfview. This strategy has been identified as a way to stimulate
the redevelopment of properties in this area.
• Clearwater Pass District - Beach by Design contemplates this District
will be an area of strategic revitalization and renovation in response to
improving conditions in other areas of the Beach.
2. Mobility.
The mobility element of Beach by Design focuses on the arrival and distribution of
traffic, the need and desirability of alternative transportation modes including pedestrian,
bicycle and intra-beach transit, transit between Downtown, and transit between
Clearwater Beach and the other barrier islands. This section also discusses access
rationing and the need for residential and guest priorities in such a system and the
possibility of access rationing by controlled access lanes.
Some of the specific improvements proposed by Beach by Design include: widening
Coronado to a three lane section; relocating South Gulfview to the west of its current
location to create Beach Walk which is a promenade, pedestrian way and bicycle path
along traffic-calmed South Gulfview; road improvements on Mandalay; a continuous
sidewalk system south of the Beach Roundabout; real sidewalks along North Mandalay;
and an intra-beach transit system.
Off-street parking is also identified as a key issue. Beach by Design proposes that at least
two garages be constructed on Clearwater Beach when additional demand is generated by
revitalization efforts. One garage is proposed to be located south of the Pier 60 Park and
the other behind the Pelican Walk retail center. Additional garage sites were also
identified on the west side of North Mandalay between Rockaway and Bay Esplanade, in
the Clearwater Pass District and at the Clearwater Marina.
3. Catal is Projects
Beach by Design proposes to designate the Beach a Community Redevelopment District
on the Countywide Future Land Use Map. This would enable the City to transfer
development rights within the plan area and deviate from existing density standards in
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limited locations. In order to overcome economic constraints associated with beach
redevelopment, the Plan proposes a small number of catalytic resort projects that would
transform Clearwater Beach into a quality family resort community. In order to stimulate
these "catalytic resort projects," the plan proposes to establish a limited pool of. 600
additional hotel rooms that would be available in key locations on the Beach upon
compliance with specific criteria. The pool would be available for five (5) years and
would activate upon designation of the Community Redevelopment District. If the units
were not used within that timeframe, they would cease to exist.
4. Economic Reality and Feasibility
Beach by Design includes a section that estimates the public investment costs for all road,
sidewalk and landscaping improvements proposed by the Plan, which is estimated to be
approximately $12 million. The Plan proposes that a mix of existing City revenues such
as Pennies for Pinellas and the city capital improvement program could finance the
investments, as well as developer contributions, tax increment financing, grants and
increases in ad valorem taxes as a result of new development. The Plan also recommends
that the City seek federal funding for the capital costs of the intra-beach and beach access
transit systems.
5. Design Guidelines
Because Beach by Design involves private development and redevelopment, design
guidelines have been included in the Plan to ensure that the City's design objectives will
be met. The design guidelines section includes provisions that will guide the following:
• Density
• Building height
• Building design, scale and mass
• Setbacks
• Street level facades
• Parking areas
• Sidewalks
• Street furniture
• Street lighting
• Fountains, and
• Materials and colors.
ANALYSIS:
1. Future Land Use Element
The existing Future Land Use Element includes policies regarding redevelopment in
general, as well as redevelopment of the beach tourist area. Staff is proposing to make
revisions to this element to expand and/or better define the City's redevelopment policies,
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recognize Beach by Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach,
designate Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District, create a limited
density pool of additional hotel rooms for three specific areas on Clearwater Beach, and
address transportation concerns regarding Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing the
following revisions.
A. Proposal: Revise Objective 1.2 as follows:
Objective 1.2 - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management Element and
the Future Land Use Map) in coastal areas are restricted to the maximum
density allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use Designation of the
propert y, except for specific areas identified in Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines, and
shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane Evacuation Plan
and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be maintained or
decreased.
Analysis:
Redevelopment efforts can be assisted by significant improvements in the public domain;
however, private investment does not always follow. Usually significant community
redevelopment occurs only after one or two major projects have been constructed. These
projects typically involve significant risk and their success is usually the reason why
additional reinvestment is made throughout an area.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs typically paid by quality resort developers. Beach by Design recognizes the need
and value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes a limited pool of 600 additional hotel rooms which would be
available for use in three locations on Clearwater Beach for a period of five (5) years
from the time Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District.
At the end of this time period, any unused units would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no adverse
impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure that the type of "catalytic"
projects desired is obtained and that impacts are minimized, the density pool can only be
used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria specified in Beach by Design are
met. One criterion is particularly important when considering density increases in the
coastal high hazard area. Beach by Design requires that a legally enforceable mandatory
evacuation/hurricane covenant be established that requires any resort making use of the
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density pool to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch is posted by the National
Hurricane Center. Destination resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an
advantage over residential units when considering evacuation needs because no persons
will be required to evacuate from one acre of land when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
Furthermore, destination resort rooms developed with the use of the density pool are
limited to tenancies of thirty (30) days so that rooms cannot be used as residential units.
The criterion prevents any resort making use of the density pool from generating
permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. This provision reduces impacts on
water and sewer consumption because hotel consumption rates are generally lower than
residential rates. Decreased traffic is another benefit when comparing the impacts of
destination resorts compared to residential development. Most guest travel to the resort
and spend most of their time at the resort thereby resulting in a decrease in the number of
trips generated on the local streets.
Please refer to pages 42 - 46 of Beach by Design for additional analysis.
B. Proposal: Revise Objective 2.1 as follows:
Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient and/or obsolete areas
shall be a high priority and promoted through the implementation of
redevelopment and special area plans, an4 the construction of catalytic
private projects city investment, and continued emphasis on property
maintenance standards.
Analysis:
The City of Clearwater experienced rapid growth during the 1960's and 1970's and is
now a substantially built-out community. Regional trends indicate that people and
business are attracted to outlying areas of the Tampa Bay metropolitan region. Although
Clearwater has beautiful beaches and neighborhoods that attract people, it is apparent that
the City needs to be proactive to keep Clearwater competitive in the regional market.
Redevelopment is essential to maintain the health of Clearwater. Even though there are
very few areas within Clearwater that could be considered blighted, there are many areas
that are viewed as obsolete or inefficient in today's market. The City of Clearwater
recognizes that it must plan for the future health and sustainability of these areas and
must employ a variety of means in this endeavor. The proposed revision to Objective 2.1
supports a range of planning efforts including the use of special area plans, which have
been used by the City of Clearwater and is supported by the regulatory scheme of the
Pinellas Planning Council. The proposed amendments also support the construction of
catalytic private projects that are generally needed to spur redevelopment, as well as city
investment in public facilities.
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C. Proposal: New and Revised Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 as follows:
New Policy:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
Analysis:
Private redevelopment efforts do not always follow public investment; therefore, the use
of development incentives may need to be used to stimulate private investment. In the
past, the City of Clearwater has allowed higher densities through the community
redevelopment district, as well as for significant consolidation with the boundaries of the
Downtown Clearwater Periphery Plan, an adopted special area plan. Clearwater also
permits the use of transfer of development rights within approved areas pursuant to the
Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan Rules
established by the Pinellas Planning Council as well as the City's Community
Development Code. The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.1 is to recognize that in some
circumstances redevelopment may need to be stimulated and the City should have the
flexibility to creatively pursue redevelopment through a variety of techniques that
includes the full range of development incentives.
Revised Policy:
2.1.4-2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when
appropriate, transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach
transit, transfer of development rights and the use of design guidelines,
develop t within innevatitie shared parking solutions, possible !an
aEq . iner tr-anspeAafien improvements, and establishment of -a
pursuant to Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
Renewal of Clearwater Beach is critical to the continued economic health of the City.
The beach is an extraordinary natural resource and it is what draws potential residents,
tourists, and a sizeable seasonal population to Clearwater. It is the heart of the tourist
economy and its importance is also reflected in the amount of revenues the Beach
contributes to the City's general fund. Clearwater Beach occupies less than one square
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mile, which is 3% of the City's total land area; however it generates 12% of the total ad
valorem tax revenues collected from the entire city.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Policy 2.1.2 is to expand the concept of a
renewed tourist district. The existing policy supports design guidelines, shared parking,
land acquisition, transportation and the establishment of a community redevelopment
area. In light of the passage of Beach by Design, a special area plan, renewal of
Clearwater Beach must be in compliance with the provisions of this adopted plan and the
scope of this policy is being revised to reflect the major elements of the plan.
Furthermore, the concept of shared parking already has been incorporated into the
Community Development Code.
The plan establishes eight distinct districts within the tourist area of Clearwater Beach
based on locational, functional and desired characteristics. Depending on the vision for a
district, development potential may be allowed to be in compliance with the existing
provisions of the Tourist Zoning District. In some instances, however, development
potential may actually be reduced due to the imposition of lower height limitations and a
more narrow range of permitted uses (For example, see character of Marina Residential
District, pages 11 - 12, Beach by Design.).
This proposed revised policy acknowledges the creation of the additional density pool for
resort hotel rooms. Due to the fact that resort development is constrained by the existing
density limits of 40 units per acres, Beach by Design supports the use of a limited density
pool to stimulate the construction of one or more destination resorts that will effectively
reposition Clearwater Beach as a quality resort community. The construction of
destination resorts will stimulate the revitalization and reinvestment of commercial
property, as well as "mom and pop" motels, whereas it is unlikely that residential
(condominium) development would have the same effect. The intensification of resort
hotel uses on Clearwater Beach would also reduce travel demand and the amount of
people that have to be evacuated in the event of a hurricane.
Beach by Design also focuses on specific transportation improvements that should be
pursued to improve the arrival and distribution system of the beach transportation
network, the need to utilize alternative modes of transportation such as pedestrian and
bicycle, as well as inter and intra-beach transit. The plan recognizes that the vacation of
public rights-of-way may also be appropriate to achieve redevelopment purposes
provided public safety and access are not compromised. The proposed revisions also
support the use of transfer of development rights as a redevelopment tool within the area
governed by Beach by Design.
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2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west, Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south, excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive.
Analysis:
The Rules Concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan
permit special land use designations within Pinellas County to exceed density and
intensity limitations established by the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. To be
eligible for a special designation, an area must meet specific locational characteristics
enumerated in the Countywide Rules and the local government must adopt a special area
plan that governs development potential within the plan boundaries. The Pinellas
Planning Council and the Countywide Planning Authority must also approve the special
area plan and apply the special land use designation to the Countywide Future Land Use
Map.
Beach by Design is a special area plan adopted by the Clearwater City Commission that
recognizes the area of Clearwater Beach described in proposed Policy 2.1.3 as a
Community Redevelopment District (CRD). Section 2.3.3.8.4 of the Countywide Rules
states that the purpose of the CRD is "to depict those areas of the County that are now
designated, or appropriate to be designated, as community centers and neighborhoods for
redevelopment in accord with a specific plan therefore." The locational requirements
specify that the CRD classification is "designed to serve local retail, financial,
governmental, residential, and employment focal points for a community; and to
specified target neighborhoods designed to encourage redevelopment in one or a
combination of uses as identified . . ." Clearwater Beach is a focal point of the
community and Pinellas County. It is the heart of the City's tourist economy with 3777
hotel/motel units and is home to 3466 residents according to the 1990 Census. Numerous
businesses are located throughout the entire redevelopment district and there are
numerous city owned recreational facilities including a recreation center, swimming pool,
boat ramp, ball fields, Pier 60 Park, as well as the City Marina.
The area governed by Beach by Design has six different land use designations on the
Clearwater Future Land Use Map and the Countywide Future Land Use Map including
Residential High, Resort Facilities High, Commercial General, Institutional,
Recreation/Open Space and Transportation/Utility. Beach by Design only permits
density increases beyond those currently in place through the use of the resort unit
density pool, which is only permitted in three specific areas for a period of five (5) years.
Proposed Policy 2.1.3 recognizes the Community Redevelopment District (CRD) created
by Beach by Design in the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan policies and provides the
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necessary regulatory link between Beach by Design, the Community Redevelopment
District and the Countywide Future Land Use Plan. If the CRD special designation
were to be applied to the City's Future Land Use Map, a significant number of properties
would receive a new land use designation, however, existing development potential
would not change. The only increased density allowed by Beach by Design is the
additional resort units from the density pool that are limited to three areas for a period of
five (5) years. The City is proposing to identify those areas within the policies of
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan (see Proposed Policy 2.1.4).
See pages 42 - 47 of Beach by Design for a more detailed analysis of the designation of
Clearwater Beach as a Community Redevelopment District.
New Policy:
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in Beach
by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
1. The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Baymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Baymont Street and Papaya Street; and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
Analysis:
Beach by Design, an adopted special area plan for a portion of Clearwater Beach,
establishes the area as a Community Redevelopment District (CRD). This designation
permits increased flexibility with regard to allowable density and intensity. Beach by
Design establishes a density pool of 600 additional hotel rooms that can only be used if
the proposed resort complies with the criteria established in the plan, is located within the
area identified in the locations described in proposed Policy 2.1.4 and is approved by the
Clearwater City Commission.
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.1.4 is to limit the areas of Clearwater Beach that can
apply for the use of the density pool. The plan does not support making the pool
available to all 212.6 acres of the CRD. The areas eligible for the pool have been
selected due to one or more of the following reasons: proximity to the dry sand beach;
land assembly opportunities; proximity to Clearwater Harbor; or location relative to the
proposed Beach Walk (improved South Gulfview Boulevard).
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2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
Analysis:
In order to account for the use of the density pool of hotel units created by Beach by
Design, the City Planning Department must track the allocation of units approved by the
City Commission. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to ensure that the pool is
administered properly and no more than the approved 600 units are actually allocated
during the five (5) year life of the pool.
Renumber Policies 2.1.2 through 2.1.7 with no change to the policy:
2.12-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of economic
opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing industries
through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
2.1-37 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1.711 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
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Analysis:
Existing policies 2.1.2 - 2.1.7 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater Beach,
pedestrian and bicycle improvements should adhere to the policies and design
guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
An important aspect to improving the quality of life in Clearwater is to improve
pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the City. The existing Policy 2.5.3 supports this
concept. Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan for Clearwater Beach discusses
alternative modes of transportation for Clearwater Beach. It specifically describes the
"hostile" pedestrian environment there and the need to develop a pedestrian system in
order to reduce traffic on the Beach. Beach by Design recommends providing a
continuous sidewalk system and imposes sidewalk width standards for different areas
within the Community Redevelopment District (CRD).
An important component of repositioning Clearwater Beach as a tourist destination is the
improvements recommended for South Gulfview Boulevard, south of Pier 60 in Beach by
Design. This major project, known as Beach Walk, proposes to transform South
Gulfview into a great beachfront place. It is a major component of the redevelopment
strategy for Clearwater Beach and is located within one of the areas identified as eligible
for the density pool of additional resort units. Beach Walk would relocate South
Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the west where existing surface parking lots
are located practically on the beach. The existing right-of-way would be vacated and
given to the property that fronts on South Gulfview, thereby adding significant amounts
of land to small parcels that would otherwise have very limited redevelopment
opportunities. Beach Walk would be a two-way two-lane roadway and include a 30-foot
wide pair of pathways along the western edge of the alignment - one for pedestrian and
the other for bicycles and roller bladers. The eastern half of the existing right-of-way is
proposed to turn into a promenade with sidewalk cafe seating and other sidewalk
activities. Beach Walk would not only result in a major pedestrian improvement, but
would also create a drive with a real view of the Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
A more detailed description and analysis of this project can be found on pages 48 - 52 of
Beach by Design.
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E. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.4 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
Analysis:
Clearwater Beach is the heart of the City's tourism economy. It is a small barrier island
that is very urban in nature and has very limited access to and from the mainland and a
very limited street network to provide island wide transportation. Due to the large
number of residents, visitors, and businesses owners and employees all competing to get
on the island, at times there are significant traffic delays. Particularly during peak
periods, traffic backups extend several miles to the east. The City has committed to
replacing the existing Memorial Causeway Bridge connecting the mainland with
Clearwater Beach, which will have a better level of service than the existing bridge. The
purpose of the proposed Policy 2.5.4 is to recognize that traffic to and within Clearwater
Beach needs to be improved and the City must fully evaluate the existing network so that
any needed improvements can be coordinated with the construction of the new bridge.
F. Proposal: Add Policy 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Analysis:
The purpose of proposed Policy 2.5.5 is to require further evaluation of the potential for
an intra-beach transit system that was introduced in Beach by Design (pages 30 - 33).
This is a potential long-term solution to reducing the number of intra-barrier island trips.
This option requires fuller evaluation to determine the potential route, cost and benefits of
such a system, as well as to identify possible funding sources for such a costly transit
proposal.
G. Proposal: Revise Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the. City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those listed
in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by approved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
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PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER ZONING
CATEGORY PLAN CATEGORY DISTRICTS
Resort Facilities High Density 30 Dwelling Units Per Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR High Density
Accommodations .95; Overnight Residential
Accommodations/50 (HDR)
UPA; and as set forth Commercial (C)
in Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach
and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance
No. 6689-01.
Analysis:
The proposed revisions to Policy 3.2.1 permits an exception to permitted intensities and
densities in the event that the City Commission adopts a special area plan or
redevelopment plan. Since Clearwater is a built-out community that must compete in a
growing regional market, it must have flexibility to increase density and intensity as a
redevelopment tool. The City Commission can only permit any increases through
adoption of a special area plan or redevelopment plan, which would include an analysis
of such increases on existing infrastructure.
The proposed revision to the maximum density/intensity chart for the Resort Facilities
High land use category chart permits increases in development potential pursuant to
Beach by Design, the special area plan adopted by the City Commission for portions of
Clearwater Beach. The plan actually governs land within several plan categories;
however, the only density increase supported by the plan is the density pool of 600
additional resort units available only within several defined areas.
Redevelopment opportunities on Clearwater Beach are constrained by the existing
density limitation of 40 hotel units per acre. New resort development cannot justify the
cost of demolishing income producing buildings and rebuilding at 40 rooms per acre.
Depending on various factors, this cost is generally 2 to 4 times greater than the per room
costs quality resort developers typically pay. Beach by Design recognizes the need and
value of attracting one or more quality resort developments to Clearwater Beach;
however, it also acknowledges the reality that existing density limitations will preclude
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the construction of such "catalytic" projects. In order to attract the type of development
that will help reposition Clearwater Beach as a family oriented quality resort community,
Beach by Design establishes this density pool for a period of five (5) years from the time
Clearwater Beach is recognized as a Community Redevelopment District. At the end of
this time period, any remaining units from the pool would cease to exist.
Although this pool creates units that are not currently permitted, there will be no
significant adverse impacts generated on the barrier island. In order to ensure the type of
"catalytic" projects desired is obtained and impacts minimized the density pool can only
be used for resort hotels and only if fourteen (14) criteria are met. One criterion is
particularly important when considering density increases in the coastal high hazard area.
It requires that a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/hurricane covenant be
established that requires the resort to close as soon as practical after a hurricane watch
that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center. Destination
resort hotels meeting this requirement will have an advantage over residential units when
considering evacuation needs because no persons are required to evacuate from one acre
of land improved with a destination resort when a hurricane warning is posted, as
opposed to 69 persons from one acre of land developed at the current permitted
residential density of thirty (30) units per acre.
2. Transportation Element
The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan does not address the existing
traffic congestion on Clearwater Beach. Staff is proposing to add one new objective and
one new policy that recognize the seasonal traffic problems on the beach as well as the
need to determine the feasibility of solutions. The following amendments are proposed to
the Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
A. Proposal: Add Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach and
explore methods to address any issues identified.
Analysis:
Due to the increases in traffic on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season and also
when the weather is favorable, the City needs to monitor the amount of traffic accessing
the beach as well as how traffic navigates the beach after it arrives. The City needs to
determine alternative means to handle this increased traffic. During peak season, various
groups are competing for access to the Beach - business owners and employees, beach
residents and beach visitors. An evaluation of various alternatives such as access
rationing, mainland side express bus service, intra-beach and inter-barrier island transit,
increased pedestrianism, etc. should be researched to determine which methods will best
address the traffic issues identified.
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B. Proposal: Addition of Policy 5.6.1
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on Clearwater
Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such improvement.
Analysis:
Traffic is mainly an issue on Clearwater Beach during peak tourist season. However,
improvements should be made to help traffic flows all year round throughout the island.
Policy 5.6.1 is proposed to support the investigation and evaluation of alternative traffic
improvements and the feasibility of such improvements. Consideration should be given
to maintaining and/or improving levels of service, preserving accessibility to commercial
and residential areas and remedying safety or operational problems. Transportation
improvements geared toward enhancing the economic development potential of
Clearwater Beach should also be considered. Any improvements determined to be
feasible will require city expenditure to implement. Policy 5.6.1 proposes that possible
funding sources be researched so that the burden of such improvements does not fall
totally on the city's capital improvement budget.
3. Coastal Management Element
Due to the fact that numerous vehicles visit the city's coastal areas on a daily basis,
transportation and parking must be considered coastal management issues. Amendments
are being proposed to the Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan to encourage increased transportation service to the beach and
between the barrier islands and to determine if an intra-beach transit system is feasible
and affordable. The following revisions are proposed.
A. Proposal: Revise Policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 as follows:
New Policy:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach, Sand Key
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
Analysis:
Existing Policy 19.3.3 encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater Beach.
In order to address travel between the City's barrier islands, as well as those beach
communities to the south of the City, revised Policy 19.3.3 focuses on a way to reduce
the amount of traffic arriving and departing from Clearwater Beach. According to the
Metropolitan Planning Organizations 2000 Level of Service Report, the number of
average daily trips on the roadway segments connecting the barrier islands range from
12,793 to 21,644. Reducing the number of car trips through any alternative mode of
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transportation on these small land areas will help reduce congestion and pollution thereby
improving the quality of life.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) recently established trolley service
connecting Sand Key, which is adjacent to Clearwater Beach to the south, and Pass-A-
Grill, the mostly southerly beach community in Pinellas County. Beach by Design
recommends that the City work with PSTA to extend this transit route to Clearwater
Beach. If this link can be established, residents and visitors could use public transit to
travel to all of the other Pinellas County barrier island communities. In addition to
reducing the number of trips generated along the main thoroughfares connecting these
communities, tourism within the County could be enhanced.
New Policy:
19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
Analysis:
In an attempt to reduce congestion on Clearwater Beach, Beach by Design suggests that
an intra-beach transit system be integrated into the Beach Walk improvements. The
Beach Walk project would relocate South Gulfview from the existing right-of-way to the
west where existing surface parking is located on gulf-front property. Beach Walk is
proposed to be a two-way two-lane roadway, which includes a 30-foot wide pair of
pedestrian and cyclist trails on the west and a dedicated area for a fixed transit guideway
system on the east. The purpose of such a system on Clearwater Beach would be to carry
passengers between public parking areas and commercial areas between North Beach and
South Beach. Beach by Design supports the use of a fixed guideway system for several
reasons. The major reason is that such systems keep transit separate from the traffic.
This enables fixed transit to be timely because its schedule is not affected by the amount
of traffic on the roadways. It can maintain its published schedule no matter how much
traffic is on the roads. This benefit encourages the use of the system and its use will
ultimately eliminate trips that would otherwise be made on the roadways. A fixed
guideway system is also beneficial because pedestrians mix better with transit when it
operates in a defined area.
Due to the difficulty and cost of developing such a system in a built-out area, the purpose
of proposed Policy 19.3.4 is to support further review of a fixed guideway system and to
determine the costs and benefits of such a system. See pages 30 - 33 in Beach by Design
for additional information.
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Renumber Policies 19.3.3 through 19.3.6 with no change to any of these policies:
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.4-6 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation
should replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
dedicated bicycle lanes.
19.3.57 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Analysis:
Existing policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 must be renumbered to accommodate the additional
policies added to this section. No changes are made to any of these policies.
B. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3.9 as follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
Analysis:
There are a total of 695 surface parking spaces located on the west side of South
Gulfview south of Pier 60. These valuable parking spaces located on publicly owned
beachfront property provide convenient access to the beach but greatly compromise the
natural beauty of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of the Gulf and
precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or recreational uses.
The City acknowledges that the number of existing parking spaces is needed to
accommodate the public, and when Clearwater Beach is revitalized more may be needed.
However, the City must balance the need for parking with the need of providing an
attractive public amenity along the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of proposed Policy
19.3.9 is to recognize the need to find another location for a portion or all of these spaces.
The probability of purchasing enough land to replace these spaces with another surface
lot is not great, nor is it desirable. Structured parking is the most attractive and realistic
alternative. Proposed Policy 19.3.9 also implies that as an alternative, the private sector
may also provide structured parking open to the public in the event it is not economically
feasible for the City to provide such new facilities
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C. Proposal: Add Policy 19.3. 10 as follows:
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface
parking west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Analysis:
In most redevelopment situations, public/private partnerships are valuable endeavors.
Improvements such as parking are usually needed to aid redevelopment efforts, however,
they are very costly. Due to the significant cost of acquiring beach property, which more
than likely includes income-producing improvements, it may be very difficult for the City
to afford. Additionally, the City would also have to fund the construction of a parking
facility, which is also significant. The City recognizes that there may be opportunities to
work with the private sector to provide new parking spaces as redevelopment occurs.
Proposed Policy 19.3.10 also encourages the replacement of a portion or all of the 695
public surface parking spaces on the west side of South Gulfview Boulevard fronting the
Gulf of Mexico. These parking spaces provide convenient access to the beach but greatly
compromise the scenic qualities of Clearwater Beach. The parking obscures the view of
the Gulf and precludes the use of this property from any public pedestrian and/or
recreational uses. The relocation of some of these existing parking spaces will also make
the construction of Beach Walk, a catalytic project recommended in Beach by Design,
possible. See pages 48 to 52 in Beach by Design for additional information regarding
Beach Walk.
D. Proposal: Revise Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposal and plans shall be reviewed for compliance with
the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and other
appropriate plans including Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIfor
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Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Policy 19.6.1 is needed to recognize the existence of Beach by
Design and to require that redevelopment proposals located within the Community
Redevelopment District on Clearwater Beach comply with the provisions of this special
area plan. Even though the plan was adopted by ordinance and compliance with the
document is required, the proposed revision acknowledges it use as part of the City's
coastal management strategies.
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E. Proposal: Revise objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - overall density shall be retained and not finer-e se in Clearwater's
coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development rights between beach parcels is allowed
per the Community Development Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Analysis:
The proposed revision to Objective 21.3 recognizes that the Future Land Use Element
regulates permitted density throughout the City. Revisions proposed to Objective 1.2
and Policy 3.2.1 of the Future Land Use Element allow maximum permitted densities to
be exceeded within specific areas identified in Beach by Design: a Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines, which are located in Clearwater' coastal
zone. The purpose of the proposed revision is to be consistent with the other changes
proposed.
4. Capital Improvements Element
Due to the fact that special area plans and redevelopment plans typically recommend
public investment in infrastructure, those improvements should be given priority in the
budgeting process. One amendment is proposed to the Capital Improvements Element to
accomplish this.
A. Proposal: Add Policy 28. as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Analysis:
When reviewing the existing objectives and policies of the Capital Improvements
Element, there is no recognition of the importance of capital improvements recommended
by redevelopment plans and special area plans. Since redevelopment is a key element in
the City's comprehensive planning efforts, this should be reflected in the City's capital
budgeting process. Redevelopment plans and special areas plans guide redevelopment
and in many instances redevelopment strategies involve investment in city-owned
infrastructure. These plans are adopted by the City Commission as policy and therefore
must be considered when prioritizing projects in the capital improvements budget.
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STANDARDS FOR REVIEW
Pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-603(F) no amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan shall be approved unless it complies with the following standards:
1. The amendment will further implementation of the comprehensive plan consistent
with the goals, policies and objectives contained in the plan.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies and incorporates important elements of Beach by
Design, the special area plan approved for Clearwater Beach. The proposed
amendments are consistent with the existing goals, policies and objectives contained
in the plan and actually expand the city's long range planning policies related to
redevelopment in general and particularly on Clearwater Beach.
2. The amendment is not inconsistent with other provisions of the comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive
plan. They broaden the City's approach to redevelopment and gain consistency
between the Comprehensive Plan and Beach by Design, the adopted special area plan
for Clearwater Beach.
3. The available uses, if applicable to which the property may be put are appropriate to
the property in questions and compatible with existing and planned uses in the area.
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan do not make any
changes to permitted uses. The policies related to Beach by Design create a
Community Redevelopment District for Clearwater Beach. The plan only allows uses
that are currently permitted by the Tourist Zoning District. It also creates incentives
to stimulate destination resort development, which is compatible with existing
permitted uses on Clearwater Beach.
4. Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
The provision establishing the density pool of 600 additional resort units permitted by
Beach by Design has been analyzed and it has been determined that existing sewer,
water and transportation capacity can accommodate this pool.
It is estimated that sewage discharge from the 600 resort hotel room will average 0.09
MGD. The Marshall Street Plant has a permitted capacity of 10 MGD and current
average flow into this plant is 6.1. The sewage flows generated by the proposed
density pool will not exceed the capacity of the plant and represent a very small
increase in flow that the plant's current capacity can easily serve.
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The City of Clearwater purchases water from Pinellas County as well as draws from
the City's wellfield. The Southwest Florida Water Management District permit
allows the City to withdraw 6.25 MGD from the City's wellfield. Currently, the City
uses 3 MGD but is currently expanding this to 5 MGD. An additional 600 resort
rooms will generate approximately 120,000 GPD, which is 0.09 MGD; therefore, the
City has capacity to accommodate these additional 600 units. The amount of
increased water usage is minimal and within potable water capacities.
With regard to traffic impacts, DKS Associates has supplemented their 1998 Beach
traffic study and incorporated the proposed elements of Beach by Design including
the pool of 600 additional resort rooms, new parking facilities, the construction of
Beach Walk and the Coronado Drive improvements. Projections of future traffic
volumes consistent with these proposals have been evaluated and it has been
determined that no reductions will occur to current levels of service found throughout
Clearwater Beach.
Consideration should also be given to the fact that Beach by Design imposes lower
height limitations than currently permitted in the Tourist Zoning District for several
use districts. These limitations will actually result in decreased development potential
on Clearwater Beach, which will have a positive impact on public facilities. The
proposed amendments supporting monitoring and analysis of beach traffic, the need
for improvements to improve traffic flow, inter-barrier island and intra-barrier island
transit should also help reduce traffic congestion and eliminate trips from the existing
roadways.
5. The amendment will not adversely affect the natural environment.
The proposed amendments will not adversely affect the natural environment. Beach
by Design governs areas that are already developed and the plan does not allow any
increases in the permanent population in the coastal high hazard area. No
amendments are proposed which change current environmental policies. Any
redevelopment that occurs as a result of the proposed amendments must comply with
impervious surface ratio, drainage, and water quality and transportation standards.
No proposals contained in these amendments would alter the existing natural
environment.
6. The amendment will not adversely impact the use of property in the immediate area.
The purpose of the proposed amendments related to redevelopment in general and
those associated with Beach by Design are to positively impact the use of property.
The policies related to monitoring seasonal traffic congestion on the Beach, seriously
exploring fixed guideway transit on the beach and transit options to link Clearwater
Beach with the other Pinellas County barrier islands, relocating unsightly surface
parking on the Gulf of Mexico, and requiring public improvements outlined in
redevelopment plan are all policies which strive to improve the City of Clearwater
and actually benefit property.
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan further refines the
City's redevelopment policies, recognizes the adoption of Beach by Design, creates a
Community Redevelopment District for portions of Clearwater Beach, articulates the
need to analyze traffic issues on Clearwater Beach and find solutions to those issues,
supports the relocation of public parking from gulf-front property, encourages alternative
modes of transportation on Clearwater Beach, supports public/private partnerships to
provide public parking on Clearwater Beach and supports integrating improvements
proposed by special area plans into the capital improvement budget process. These
proposed amendments further the goals and many objectives already included in the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Department Staff recommends APPROVAL of the amendments to the
Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Prepared by: Gina L. Clayton
ATTACHMENT:
Ordinance No. 6794-01
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines
Beach Walk District Traffic Study
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
POST OFFICE BOX 4748, CLWWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4750 FAx (727) 562-4755
PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATION
To: Gina Clayton, Senior Planner
From: Michael D. Quillen, City Engineer'/
Date: April 10, 2001
RE: Beach By Design `
As requested, I have confirmed the City's potable water and sanitary sewer
capacity to serve on additional 600 resort hotel rooms on Clearwater Beach.
Sanitary Sewer:
600 resort hotel rooms @ 150 GPD/room = 90,000 GPD (0.09 MGD).
The treatment plant serving these facilities is the Marshall Street APCF which has
a permitted capacity of 10 MGD. The current average flow, based on the last
three months, is 6.1 MGD. Consequently, sufficient sanitary sewer capacity is
available. Although this treatment plant is at over 50% of the permitted capacity,
the City's FDEP, approved Capacity Analysis Report indicates that the three month
average daily flow will not exceed the plants permitted capacity through at least
the year 2010.
Potable Water:
600 resort hotel rooms @ 200 GPD/room = 120,000 GPD (0.12 MGD).
The City is currently permitted by SWFWMD to withdraw 6.25 MGD from our
wellfield. We are currently withdrawing 3.0 MGD and are in the design phase of a
project to expand our capacity to 5.0 MGD. The remainder of our current total
demand of approximately 14-15 MGD is met by purchasing water from Pinellas
County. The increase in production from the City wellfield will be sufficient to
serve the new . resort hotel rooms without increasing the amount of water
purchased from Pinellas County. Additionally, at this time there are no restrictions
on the amount of water we are able to purchase from the County.
BRIAN J. AUNGST, MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
J. B. JOHNSON, /ICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER BOB CLARK, COMMISSIONER
ED HART, COMMISSIONER a F. DAVID HEMERICK, COMMISSIONER
"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
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ORDINANCE NO. 6794-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY AS
ADOPTED ON MAY 18, 2000, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO
THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION
ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, RELATED, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, RENEWAL OF THE BEACH TOURIST DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO BEACH BY DESIGN, PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS ON CLEARWATER BEACH,
TRANSPORTATION ON CLEARWATER BEACH, PERMITTED
DENSITY OF THE RESORT FACILITIES HIGH LAND USE PLAN
CLASSIFICATION, INTRA-BARRIER ISLAND TRANSIT,
PARKING ON CLEARWATER BEACH, AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTED SPECIAL
AREA PLANS; MAKING CHANGES RELATED TO THE
ADOPTED BEACH BY DESIGN SPECIAL AREA PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act of Florida empowers and requires the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater to plan for the future development and growth of the City, and to adopt and
periodically amend the Comprehensive Plan, including elements and portions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the economic vitality of Clearwater Beach is a major contributor to the
economic health of the City overall and redevelopment to the Beach is required for its
future sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater invested significant time and resources in
studying Clearwater Beach and conducted numerous public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Ordinance Number 6689-01, which
adopted a special area plan governing Clearwater Beach entitled Beach by Design: A
Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines on February 15, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of the City have been
prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of law, after conducting the
appropriate planning analysis, and public participation through public hearings, opportunity
for written comments, open discussion and the consideration of public and official
comments; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, serving as the designated Local
Planning Agency for the City, has held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and
has recommended adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been transmitted to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs for review and comments, and the objections,
recommendations and comments received from the Florida Department of Community
Affairs have been considered by the City Commission, together with all comments from
local regional agencies and other persons, in preparing the final draft of the amendments;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it necessary, desirable and proper to adopt
the amendments to the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan in order to
reflect changing conditions; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 1.2 as follows:
1.2 Objective - Population densities (included in the Coastal Management
Element and the Future Land Use Map) in coastal areas are restricted to
the maximum density allowed by the Countywide Future Land Use
Designation of the propert y, except for specific areas identified in Beach
by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines, and shall be consistent with the Pinellas County Hurricane
Evacuation Plan and the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan and shall be
maintained or decreased.
Section 2. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 2.1 as follows:
2.1 Objective - The redevelopment of blighted, substandard, inefficient
and/or obsolete areas shall be a high priority and promoted through the
implementation of redevelopment and special area plans, and the
construction of catalytic private projects, city investment, and continued
emphasis on property maintenance standards.
Section 3. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 2.1.1 - 2.1.7 as follows:
2.1.1 Redevelopment shall be encouraged, where appropriate, by providing
development incentives such as density bonuses for significant lot
consolidation and/or catalytic projects, as well as the use of transfer of
development rights pursuant to approved special area plans and
redevelopment plans.
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2.1.4-2 Renewal of the beach tourist district shall be encouraged through the
establishment of distinct districts within Clearwater Beach, the
establishment of a limited density pool of additional hotel rooms to be
used in specified geographic areas of Clearwater Beach, enhancement of
public rights-of-way, the vacation of public rights-of-way when appropriate,
transportation improvements, inter-beach and intra-beach transit, transfer
of development rights and the use of design guidelines, develnnme -
,
,n nn *GR impFGvements, and establishment of
pursuant to Beach by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
2.1.3 The area governed by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for
Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines shall be recognized on the
Countywide Future Land Use map as a Community Redevelopment
District. This area is bounded on the north by the line dividing the block
between Acacia Street and Somerset Street, the Gulf of Mexico on the
west Clearwater Harbor on the east and the Sand Key Bridge on the
south excluding Devon Avenue and Bayside Drive.
2.1.4 The use of the density pool of additional hotel rooms established in
Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater Beach and Design
Guidelines is permitted in the following areas:
The property located on the east side of Mandalay Avenue north of
Baymont Street known as the Yacht Basin apartment site;
2. The land located between Mandalay Avenue and the Gulf of Mexico
between Baymont Street and Papaya Street; and
3. The land located south of the Pier 60 parking lot and north of the
southerly lot lines of Lots 77 and 126 of the Lloyd-White-Skinner
Subdivision between South Gulfview Boulevard and Coronado Drive.
2.1.5 A tracking system for the allocation of units from the density pool
permitted by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines will be established, administered and
monitored by the Clearwater Planning Department.
2.1.2-6 Land use decisions in Clearwater shall support the expansion of
economic opportunity, the creation of jobs, and maintenance of existing
industries through establishment of enterprise zones, activity centers and
redevelopment areas and by coordination with the Chamber of Commerce
and Tourist Development Council.
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2.1.37 Downtown Clearwater, shall be designated a regional activity center
suitable for increased threshold intensity for development consistent with
the boundaries of the Central Business District as indicated in the
Downtown Redevelopment Plan approved in 1995.
2.1.4-8 The City shall continue to support and implement approved community
redevelopment area plans, such as the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 1995.
2.1.5 9 The City shall continue to review the boundaries of the downtown
redevelopment district to determine whether boundary adjustments are
needed.
2.1.6-10 Clearwater will continue to support the tax increment financing program
and redevelopment efforts of the downtown area through activities of the
economic development office and actions of the City Commission as the
Community Redevelopment Agency.
2.1.7-11 The City of Clearwater will continue to promote infill development and the
removal of blight through the Unsafe Structures Program.
Section 4. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 2.5.3 as follows:
2.5.3 All proposed development/redevelopment initiatives shall be reviewed for
opportunities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access. On Clearwater
Beach, pedestrian and bicycle improvements should adhere to the
policies and design guidelines set forth in Beach by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines.
Section 5. The Future Land Use Element of the City of Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 2.5.4 and 2.5.5 as follows:
2.5.4 The City shall fully evaluate the arrival and distribution of traffic on
Clearwater Beach upon completion of the design of the new Memorial
Causeway Bridge.
2.5.5 The City shall evaluate the potential for an intra-beach transit system on
Clearwater Beach and investigate potential funding sources.
Section 6. The Future Land Use Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policy 3.2.1 as follows:
3.2.1 Land Uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map shall generally be
interpreted as indicated in the following table. The intensity standards listed in
the table (FAR - floor area ratio; ISR - impervious surface ratio) are the
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maximum allowed for each plan category, except where otherwise permitted by
special area plans or redevelopment plans approved by the City Commission.
Consequently, individual zoning districts, as established by the City's Community
Development Code, may have more stringent intensity standards than those
listed in the table but will not exceed the maximum allowable intensity of the plan
category, unless otherwise permitted by approved special area plans or
redevelopment plans.
PLAN PRIMARY USES MAX. DENSITY/ CONSISTENT
CLASSIFICATION PER PLAN INTENSITY PER PLAN ZONING
CATEGORY CATEGORY DISTRICTS
30 Dwelling Units Per
Resort Facilities High Density Acre; FAR 1.2; ISR.95; Tourist (T)
High (RFH) Residential/Overnight Overnight High Density
Accommodations Accommodations/50 UPA;, Residential (HDR)
and as set forth in Beach Commercial (C)
by Design: A Preliminary
Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design
Guidelines, the special
area plan governing
Clearwater Beach
adopted by Ordinance No.
6689-01.
Section 7. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by adding Objective 5.6 as follows:
5.6 Objective - The City shall monitor seasonal traffic on Clearwater Beach
and explore methods to address any issues identified.
Section 8. The Transportation Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended by adding Policy 5.6.1 as follows:
5.6.1 The City shall evaluate the feasibility of traffic improvements on
Clearwater Beach, as well as investigate funding sources for such
improvements.
Section 9. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended by revising Policies 19.3.3 - 19.3.6 as follows:
19.3.3 The City encourages trolley service between Clearwater Beach, Sand Key
and the Pinellas County barrier islands located to the south of Sand Key.
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19.3.4 The City shall investigate the feasibility of an intra-barrier island transit
system on Clearwater Beach and evaluate potential funding sources for
such a system.
19.3.35 The City encourages trolley service from the mainland to Clearwater
Beach.
19.3.4-6 The City in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation
should replace the Memorial Causeway Bridge and pursue the addition of
dedicated bicycle lanes.
19.3.57 The City shall continue to encourage private ferry service from Clearwater
Beach to the Clearwater mainland.
19.3.68 The City shall retain all existing public access areas.
Section 10. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policies 19.3.9 and 19.3.10 as
follows:
19.3.9 The City encourages the consolidation of public surface parking facilities
into structured parking facilities open to the public on Clearwater Beach.
19.3.10 Public/private partnerships are encouraged to provide additional new
parking on Clearwater Beach and to replace existing public surface parking
west of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Section 11. The Coastal Element of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan is
hereby amended by revising Policy 19.6.1 as follows:
19.6.1 Redevelopment proposals and plans shall be reviewed for compliance
with the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
other appropriate plans including Beach By Design: A Preliminary Design
for Clearwater Beach and Design Guidelines and the City's NFIP
Community Rating System Floodplain Management Plan.
Section 12. The Coastal Management Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by revising Objective 21.3 as follows:
21.3 Objective - Overall density shall be retained aRd RGt iRGFeased in
Clearwater's coastal zone, except as otherwise permitted in the Future
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Transfer of development
rights between beach parcels is allowed per the Community Development
Code and by Beach by Design: A Preliminary Design for Clearwater
Beach and Design Guidelines.
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Section 13. The Capital Improvements Element of the Clearwater
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by adding Policy 28.1.10 as follows:
28.1.10 The City recognizes the value and will prioritize capital improvements
associated with redevelopment plans and special area plans.
Section 14. This ordinance shall become effective when the Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) issues a final order determining the adopted amendments to
be in compliance, or the Administration Commission issues a final order determining
the adopted amendments to be in compliance, in accordance with Section 163.187 or
163.3189, F.S., as amended.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED
Brian J. Aungst
Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form: Attest:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
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