FLD2010-05001B; 113 BETTY LN N; COUNTRY CLUB HOMES LLCFLD2010-05001 B
113 N Betty LN
Date Received: 5/3/2010 11:01:30 AM
Country Club Homes, LLC
ZONING DISTRICT: MHDR
LAND USE: RH
ATLAS PAGE: 287B
PLANNER OF RECORD: S -K
PLANNER: A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III
CDB Meeting Date: December 21, 2010
Case Numbers: FLD2010-05001B
Agenda Item: C.3.
Owner/Applicant: SP Country Club Homes, LLC
Representative: Sean Cashen, P.E., Gulf Coast Consulting, Inc.
Addresses: 113 North Betty Lane
CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
GENERAL INFORMATION:
REQUEST: Flexible Development Application to permit 31 attached dwellings
(townhomes) in the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) District
with a front (west setback o 15 feet (to building and 74 parking spaces
as a Residential Infill Project under the provisions of Community
Development Code Section 2-404.F.
ORIGINAL REQUEST: Flexible Development approval for 33 attached dwellings
(townhomes) in the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)
District with a lot area of 96,239 square feet, lot widths of 310 feet
(along Drew Street), 310 feet (along Fredrica Avenue) and 310 feet
(along Betty Lane), front (north) setbacks of 15 feet (to building)
and five feet (to pavement and wall) where 10 feet is allowable but
may be varied based on the Flexibility criteria, front (east) setbacks
of 15 feet (to building) and five feet (to wall) where 10 feet is
allowable but may be varied based on the Flexibility criteria, front
(west) setbacks of 20.33 feet (to building) and 10.07 feet (to wall)
where 10 feet is allowable but may be varied based on the
Flexibility criteria, a side (south) setback of 1.36 feet (to pavement
and wall) where zero feet is allowable, a building height of 25 feet
(to midpoint of roof) and 78 parking spaces as a Residential Infill
Project under the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 2-404.F, as well as reductions landscape buffers from 15
feet to seven feet (north), from 10 feet to seven feet (east), and from
10 feet to 1.36 feet (south) as part of a Comprehensive Landscape
Program under the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 3-1202.G.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
At its meeting of July 20, 2010, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved the above
referenced request, subject to the following findings of fact, conclusions of law and conditions of
approval:
Findings of Fact: The Planning and Development Department, having reviewed all evidence
submitted by the applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, finds that
there is substantial competent evidence to support the following findings of fact:
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I . The 2.21 acre site is located on the south side of Drew Street between Fredrica Avenue and
Betty Lane;
2. That the subject property is located within the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)
District and the Residential High (RH) Land Use Plan category;
3. That the development proposal is subject to the requirements of the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan as the property is located within the East Gateway Character District;
4. The property was previously used as an accessory parking lot for the Verizon building to the
south;
5. The applicant, SP Country Club Homes, LLC, proposes to redevelop the subject property
with 33 attached dwelling units;
6. The structure is proposed at a height of 25 feet to midpoint of the roof,
7. The proposal includes a reduction to the front (north) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to
pavement and wall), a reduction to the front (east) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to wall),
and a reduction to the side (south) setback from 10 feet to 1.36 feet (to pavement and wall);
8. The proposal includes a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer on Drew Street from 15
feet to seven feet, on Fredrica Avenue from 10 feet to seven feet and on the south side from
10 feet to 1.36 feet;
9. The proposal includes 78 parking spaces; and
10. There are no outstanding Code Enforcement issues associated with the subject property.
Conclusions of Law: The Planning and Development Department, having made the above
findings of fact, reaches the following conclusions of law:
1. That the development proposal is consistent with the district vision of the East Gateway
Character District of the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan;
2. That the development proposal is consistent with the Standards as per Table 2-401.1 of the
Community Development Code;
3. That the development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria as per Section 2-
4041;
4. That the development proposal is consistent with the General Standards for Level Two
Approvals as per Section 3-914.A of the Community Development Code; and
5. The development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria as per Section 3-1202.G
of Community Development Code.
Conditions of Approval:
1. That, prior to the submission for a site development building permit, a Release of Unity of
Title and Minor Lot Adjustment application for the division of the original Verizon property
be submitted to and approved by the Planning and Development Department;
2. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, an outfall separate from the stormwater
collection system shall be provided for Pond #1;
3. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, a subdivision plat for the project shall be
recorded;
4. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, the easternmost 10 feet of the 20 foot
right-of-way easement on the subject property along Betty Lane be vacated;
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5. That, prior to the issuance of any building permit, additional pedestrian accesses be provided
to the north of the building at the southeast corner and to the north of the three-unit building
on the west side of the site;
6. That, prior to the issuance of any building permits, any applicable Public Art and Design
Impact Fee be paid;
7. That, prior to the issuance of any building permits, all Parks and Recreation fees be paid;
8. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the existing overhead utility
lines which run along N. Betty Lane be placed underground;
9. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the relocation of the existing
overhead utilities serving 22 N. Fredrica Avenue be done in a manner and location
acceptable to, and at no expense to, that property owner;
10. That, prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all utility and communication
lines be placed underground and electric panels and boxes be painted the same color as the
building; and
11. That the final design and color of the building is consistent with the plans approved by the
CDB.
Subsequent to this approval, the applicant requested to delete condition of approval #8 and at its
meeting of November 16, 2010, the CDB approved this request. The applicant has now requested
to reduce the front (west) setback from the previously approved 20.33 feet (to building) to 15
feet (to building). Additionally, the application proposes to reduce the number of attached
dwelling units from 33 units to 31 units and reduce the required parking from 78 spaces to 74
spaces. The proposed parking remains at 2.30 spaces per unit. Previously the CDB approved a
front (east) setback of 15 feet (to building) and a front (north) setback of 15 feet (to building).
The applicant is requesting the reduction in the front (west) setback from 20.33 feet (to building)
to 15 feet (to building) to allow for a larger pool and pavilion amenity center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based upon the information/justification provided by the applicant, this request has been found
to be consistent with the other front setback reductions previously approved and will not have a
negative impact on the flexibility criteria or standards. The above conclusions of law remain
unchanged and conditions of approval remain unchanged other than the deletion of condition #8.
The above findings of fact have been amended as follows:
5. The applicant, SP Country Club Homes, LLC, proposes to redevelop the subject property
with -3-3-31 attached dwelling units; and
9. The proposal includes 7-8-74 parking spaces.
Therefore, the Planning and Development Department recommends APPROVAL of the request
to permit 31 attached dwellings (townhomes) in the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)
District with a front (west) setback of 15 feet (to building) and 74 parking spaces as a Residential
Infill Project under the provisions of Community Development Code Section 2-404.F.
Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff:
A. Scott Kurleman, Planner III
Community Development Board - December 21, 2010
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A. Scott Kurleman
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-562-4553
scott.kurlemanA,myclearwater.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
¦ Planner III
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida August 2008 to Present
Duties include performing the technical review and preparation of staff reports for various land
development applications, the organization of data and its display in order to track information and
provide status reports and making presentations to various City Boards and Committees.
Planner II
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida June 2005 to August 2008
Duties include performing the technical review and preparation of staff reports for various land
development applications, the organization of data and its display in order to track information and
provide status reports. Assist public customers at the Zoning Counter. Review Building Permits, Sign
Permits, Business Tax Receipts, and Landscape Plans as well as Comprehensive Sign Program
Applications.
Land Resource Specialist
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida June 1996 to June 2005
Coordinates with City Legal Department to initiate legal proceedings for non-compliance with City
land resource regulations. Landscape re-inspection program. Plans and directs program to ensure
that plant material installed per the approved landscape plan remains in a healthy growing condition
in perpetuity and restores deficient landscaped with new plant material. Certificate of Occupancy
Inspection. Perform inspections with contractors, owners, and City departments to monitor the
installation of required landscape material per an approved site plan. Process tree permits ensuring
that regulations governing the removal criteria are followed. Provide technical tree evaluations for
structural defects, hazards, proper pruning, and identification for trees on public and private
properties.
Account Manager
Cherry Lake Farms, IMG Enterprise, Inc. Groveland, Florida June 1993 to June 1996
Supervised and managed existing territory accounts, while handling a strategic marketing plan.
Planned and directed in-field inspection program for landscape architects, municipalities and private
corporations. Prepared technical training modules for corporate employees and customers regarding
arboricultural techniques related to trees.
Licensed Marketing Representative
Allstate Insurance Company, Clearwater, Florida June 1991 to June 1993
Field inspections of insured structures. Policy service and account maintenance.
Store Manager
William Natorp Company, Inc. Cincinnati Ohio June 1983 to June 1991
Managed a team of 20 sales people and sales associates in a landscape center. Responsible for teams
of employees including but not limited to payroll, budgeting, sales, store and equipment maintenance,
workplace safety, and advertising. Managed outdoor staff, merchandised and cared for all outdoor
products. Responsible for all indoor staff and horticultural products.
EDUCATION
GRADUATE - Certificate: Community Development, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
TAMPA, FLORIDA. Currently pursuing.
BS in Sustainability Management, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA.
Currently pursuing.
BA in Business Administration, ST. LEO UNIVERSITY, ST. LEO, FLORIDA.
Graduated July, 2002 Cum Laude. Major: Management
AA in Business Administration, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, FLORIDA.
Graduated 1998. Major: Management.
AS in Ornamental Horticulture, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, WOOSTER,
Graduated 1984 Cum Laude. Major: Horticulture Technology with emphasis in
Arboriculture.
ISA, International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Arborist, FL-0414
LEED Green Associate, Currently pursuing
Clearwater
Planning Department
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: 727-562-4567
Fax: 727-562-4865
? SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION
SUBMIT 14 COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION - Plans and
application are required to be collated, stapled, and folded into sets
? SUBMIT FIRE PRELIMARY SITE PLAN: $200.00
? SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE $
CASE #:
RECEIVED BY (staff initials):
DATE RECEIVED:
* NOTE: 15 TOTAL SETS OF INFORMATION REQUIRED (APPLICATIONS PLUS SITE PLAN SETS)
FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Residential Infill Project
(Revised 07/11/2008)
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT-
A. APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A)
APPLICANT NAME: SP Country Club Homes, LLC
MAILING ADDRESS: 2430 Estancia Blvd.,Suite 101, CLearwater, FL 33761
PHONE NUMBER: (727) 669-3660 FAX NUMBER: (727) 669-4233
CELL NUMBER: EMAIL:
PROPERTY OWNER(S): SP Country Club Homes, LLC
List ALL owners on the deed
AGENT NAME: Sean P. Cashen, P.E., LEED AP
MAILING ADDRESS: 13825 ICOT Blvd., Suite 605, Clearwater, FL 33760
PHONE NUMBER: (727) 524-1818 FAX NUMBER: (727) 524-6090
CELL NUMBER: (727) 432-0365 EMAIL: scashen@gulfcoastconsultinginc.com
B. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-202.A)
PROJECT NAME:
STREET ADDRESS
PARCEL NUMBER(S):
PARCEL SIZE (acres):
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Country Club Townhomes
113 N Betty Lane
15/29/15/26658/000/0010
2.21 acres
See Attached
PROJECT VALUATION: $
PARCEL SIZE (square feet): 96,349 s.f.
PROPOSED USE(S): 31 townhouse units
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Requested deviation is a reduction in front (west) setback along Betty Lane from 20.33 ft
Specifically identify the request to 15 ft (to building)
(include number of units or square
footage of non-residential use and all
requested code deviations; e.g.
reduction in required number of -- - -
parking spaces, specific use, etc.)
re
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DOES THIS APPLICATION INVOLVE THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTF 'InR), A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, OR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (CERTIFIED) SITE PLAN? YES _ NO ? (if yes, attach a copy of the applicable documents)
C. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: (Code Section 4-202.A.5)
? SUBMIT A COPY OF THE TITLE INSURANCE POLICY, DEED TO THE PROPERTY OR SIGN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING OWNERSHIP
(see page 7) ON FILE. Previously submitted.
D.
?
1. WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 3-913.A)
Provide complete responses to the six (6) GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA - Explain how each criteria is achieved, in detail:
The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage, density and character of adjacent properties in which
it is located.
See attached narrative.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly
impair the value thereof.
See attached narrative.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
See attached narrative.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
See attached narrative.
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
See attached narrative.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts,
on adjacent properties.
See attached narrative.
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WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Residential Infill Project Criteria)
? Provide complete responses to the seven (7) RESIDENTIAL INFILL PROJECT CRITERIA- Explain how each criteria is achieved, in detail:
1. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for development is otherwise impractical without deviations from the intensity and
development standards.
See attached narrative.
2. The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential infill project will not materially reduce the fair market value of abutting
properties. (Include the existing value of the site and the proposed value, of the site with the improvements.)
See attached narrative.
3. The uses within the residential infill project are otherwise permitted in the City of Clearwater.
See attached narrative.
4. The uses or mix of use within the residential infill project are compatible with adjacent land uses.
See attached narrative.
5. The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential infill project will upgrade the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development.
See attached narrative.
6. The design of the proposed residential infill project creates a form and function that enhances the community character of the immediate vicinity of
the parcel proposed for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
See attached narrative.
7. Flexibility in regard to lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are justified by the benefits to community character and the
immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
See attached narrative.
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E. STORMWATER PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria
Manual and 4-202.A.21)
? A STORMWATER NARRATIVE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL APPLICATIONS. All applications that involve addition
or modification of impervious surface, including buildings, must include a stormwater plan that demonstrates compliance with the City of
Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria manual. A reduction in impervious surface area does not qualify as an exemption to this requirement.
? If a plan is not required, the narrative shall provide an explanation as to why the site is exempt.
? At a minimum, the STORMWATER PLAN shall include the following; ( Previously submitted and approved.)
? Existing topography extending 50 feet beyond all property lines;
? Proposed grading including finished floor elevations of all structures;
? All adjacent streets and municipal storm systems;
? Proposed stormwater detention/retention area including top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure;
? A narrative describing the proposed stormwater control plan including all calculations and data necessary to demonstrate compliance with
the City manual.
? Proposed stormwater detention/retention area including top of bank, toe of slope and outlet control structure;
? Signature and seal of Florida Registered Professional Engineer on all plans and calculations.
? COPY OF PERMIT INQUIRY LETTER OR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) PERMIT
SUBMITTAL (SWFWMD approval is required prior to issuance of City Building Permit), if applicable
? ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STORMWATER PLAN REQUIREMENTS (Applicant must initial one of the following): cQ(
Stormwater plan as noted above is included
Stormwater plan is not required and explanation narrative is attached. At a minimum, a grading plan an finished floor
elevations shall be provided.
CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A STORMWATER PLAN
AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY
MAY OCCUR.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562-4750.
F. SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 4-202.A) (Previously submitted and approved.)I
? SIGNED AND SEALED SURVEY (including legal description of property) - One original and 14 copies;
? TREE SURVEY (including existing trees on site and within 25' of the adjacent site, by species, size (DBH 4" or greater), and location,
including drip lines and indicating trees to be removed) - please design around the existing trees;
? TREE INVENTORY; prepared by a "certified arborist", of all trees 4" DBH or greater, reflecting size, canopy (drip lines) and
condition of such trees;
? LOCATION MAP OF THE PROPERTY;
? PARKING DEMAND STUDY in conjunction with a request to make deviations to the parking standards (ie. Reduce number of spaces).
Prior to the submittal of this application, the methodology of such study shall be approved by the Community Development Coordinator and
shall be in accordance with accepted traffic engineering principles. The findings of the study will be used in determining whether or not
deviations to the parking standards are approved;
? GRADING PLAN, as applicable;
? PRELIMINARY PLAT, as required (Note: Building permits will not be issued until evidence of recording a final plat is provided);
? COPY OF RECORDED PLAT, as applicable;
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G. SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A)
SITE PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24" x 36"):
Index sheet referencing individual sheets included in package;
? North arrow;
? Engineering bar scale (minimum scale one inch equals 50 feet), and date prepared;
? All dimensions;
Footprint and size of all EXISTING buildings and structures;
? Footprint and size of all PROPOSED buildings and structures;
*-- On Previously submitted and approved Plans.
v( All required setbacks;
? All existing and proposed points of access;
? All required sight triangles;
Identification of environmentally unique areas, such as watercourses, wetlands, tree masses, and specimen trees, including
description and location of understory, ground cover vegetation and wildlife habitats, etc; Location of all public and private easements;
? Location of all street rights-of-way within and adjacent to the site;
Location of existing public and private utilities, including fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer lines, manholes and lift stations, gas
? and water lines;
? All parking spaces, driveways, loading areas and vehicular use areas;
? Depiction by shading or crosshatching of all required parking lot interior landscaped areas;
Location of all solid waste containers, recycling or trash handling areas and outside mechanical equipment and all required screening
? {per Section 3-201(D)(i) and Index #701};
Location of all landscape material;
Location of all onsite and offsite storm-water management facilities;
? Location of all outdoor lighting fixtures;
? Location of all existing and proposed sidewalks; and
Floor plan typicals of buildings for all Level One (flexible standard development) and Level Two approvals. A floor plan of each floor is
? required for any parking garage requiring a Level One (minimum standard and flexible standard) or Level Two approval.
O SITE DATA TABLE for existing, required, and proposed development, in written/tabular form:
EXISTING REQUIRED PROPOSED
? Land area in square feet and acres; 2.21 AC (96,349 s.f.) 15,000 S.f. 2.21 AC (96,349 s.f.)
? Number of EXISTING dwelling units; 0
Number of PROPOSED dwelling units; 66 max 31
Gross floor area devoted to each use; N/A N/A N/A
Parking spaces: total number, presented in tabular form with the 66 74
number of required spaces; 0
Total paved area, including all paved parking spaces & driveways,
230 s
f
76
268 s.f. (1)
37
? expressed in square feet & percentage of the paved vehicular area; .
.
, ,
Official records book and page numbers of all existing utility N/A
easement;
Building and structure heights; N/A 50 feet max 30'
? Impermeable surface ratio (I.S.R.); and 0.80 0.85 max 0.729 _
? Floor area ratio (F.A.R.) for all nonresidential uses. N/A N/A N/A
0 REDUCED COLOR SITE PLAN to scale (8'%X 11);
O FOR DEVELOPMENTS OVER ONE ACRE, provide the following additional information on site plan:
* One-foot contours or spot elevations on site;
Offsite elevations if required to evaluate the proposed stormwater management for the parcel;
All open space areas;
Location of all earth or water retaining walls and earth berms;
Lot lines and building lines (dimensioned);-- On Previously submitted and approved Plans.
Streets and drives (dimensioned);
Building and structural setbacks (dimensioned); (1)-- Total Impervious area is 70,179 sf: 37,268 sf paved areas & 32,911 Building area.
Structural overhangs;
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H. LANDSCAPING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-1102.A)
? LANDSCAPE PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24" x 36"):
All existing and proposed structures;
Names of abutting streets;
(N/A)
Drainage and retention areas including swales, side slopes and bottom elevations;
Delineation and dimensions of all required perimeter landscape buffers; Previously submitted and approved.
Sight visibility triangles;
_ Delineation and dimensions of all parking areas including landscaping islands and curbing;
Existing trees on-site and immediately adjacent to the site, by species, size and locations, including driplines (as indicated on required
_ tree survey);
Location, size, and quantities of all existing and proposed landscape materials, indicated by a key relating to the plant
_ schedule;
Plant schedule with a key (symbol or label) indicating the size, description, specifications, quantities, and spacing requirements of all
existing and proposed landscape materials, including botanical and common names;
Typical planting details for trees, palms, shrubs and ground cover plants including instructions, soil mixes, backfilling, mulching and
protective measures;
Interior landscaping areas hatched and/or shaded and labeled and interior landscape coverage, expressing in both square feet and
percentage covered;
Conditions of a previous development approval (e.g. conditions imposed by the Community Development Board);
Irrigation notes.
? REDUCED COLOR LANDSCAPE PLAN to scale (8 '/: X 11);
? COMPREHENSIVE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM application, as applicable. Landscape associated with the Comprehensive
Landscape Program shall exceed minimum Code requirements to offset the areas where minimum Code will not be met.
1. BUILDING ELEVATION PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Section 4-202.A.23)
? BUILDING ELEVATION DRAWINGS -with the following information; (N/A)
All sides of all buildings; ( Previously submitted and approved.)
Dimensioned;
Colors (provide one full sized set of colored elevations);
Materials;
? REDUCED BUILDING ELEVATIONS - same as above to scale on 8'/=X 11.
J. SIGNAGE: (Division 19. SIGNS / Section 3-1806) (N/A)
? All EXISTING freestanding and attached signs; Provide photographs and dimensions (area, height, etc.), indicate whether they will be
removed or to remain.
? All PROPOSED freestanding and attached signs; Provide details including location, size, height, colors, materials and drawing;
freestanding signs shall include the street address (numerals)
? Comprehensive Sign Program application, as applicable (separate application and fee required).
? Reduced signage proposal (8 '/ X 11) (color), if submitting Comprehensive Sign Program application.
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K.
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: (Section 4-202.A.13 and 4-801.C)
Original On File from Previous App
Include if required by the Traffic Operations Manager or his/her designee or if the proposed development:
Will degrade the acceptable level of service for any roadway as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Will generate 100 or more new vehicle directional trips per hour and/or 1000 or more new vehicle trips per day.
• Will affect a nearby roadway segment and/or intersection with five (5) reportable accidents within the prior twelve (12) month period or
that is on the City's annual list of most hazardous intersections.
Trip generation shall be based on the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Trip General Manual.
The Traffic Impact Study must be prepared in accordance with a "Scoping Meeting" held with the Traffic Operations Manager and the
Planning Department's Development Review Manager or their designee (727-562-4750)
Refer to Section 4-801 C of the Community Development Code for exceptions to this requirement.
Acknowledgement of traffic impact study requirements (Applicant must initial one of the following):
Traffic Impact Study is included. The study must include a summary table of pre- and post-development levels of service for all
roadway legs and each turning movement at all intersections identified in the Scoping Meeting.
Traffic Impact Study is not required.
CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TRAFFIC
IMPACT STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE RESUBMITTED
AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Public Works Administration Engineering Department at (727) 562-
4750. Original On File from Previous Approval
L. FIRE FLOW CALCULATIONS/ WATER STUDY:
Provide Fire Flow Calculations. Water Study by a FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER to assure an adequate water supply is available and to determine if
any upgrades are required by the developer due to the impact of this project. The water supply must be able to support the needs of any required fire
sprinkler, standpipe and/or fire pump. If a fire pump is required the water supply must be able to supply 150% of its rated capacity. Compliance with
the 2004 Florida Fire Prevention Code to include NFPA 13, MFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 291, and MFPA 1142 (Annex H) is required.
? Acknowledgement of fire flow calculations/water study requirements (Applicant must initial one of the following):
Fire Flow Calculations/Water Study is included.
Fire Flow Calculations/Water study is not required. Original On File from Previous Approval
CAUTION - IF APPLICATION REVIEW RESULTS IN THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FIRE FLOW
CALCULATIONS/ WATER STUDY AND NONE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED, APPLICATION MUST BE
RESUBMITTED AND SIGNIFICANT DELAY MAY OCCUR.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, contact the City Fire Prevention Department at (727) 562-4334.
M. SIGNATURE:
produced
Original On File from Previous Approvalas identification.
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS
in this application are true and accurate to the best of my Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of
knowledge and authorize City representatives to visit and A.D. 20 to me and/or by
photograph the property described in this application. , who is personally known has
Signature of property owner or representative
Notary public,
My commission expires:
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N. AFFIDAVIT TO AUTHORIZE AGENT:
1. Provide names of all property owners on deed - PRINT full names: Original On File from Previous Approval
SP Country Club Homes LLC
2. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property (address or general location):
113 N Betty Lane Clearwater Florida -
3. That this property constitutes the property for which a request for a: (describe request)
Flexible Development Application for residential townhomes in MHDR setback reductions
4. That the undersigned (has/have) appointed and (does/do) appoint:
Sean P. Cashen, P.E., LEED AP
as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition;
5. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described property;
6. That site visits to the property are necessary by City representatives in order to process this application and the owner authorizes City
representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application;
7. That (1/we), the undersigned authority, hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct.
Property Owner Property Owner
Peter H. Leach, Managing Member
Property Owner Property Owner
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me the undersigned, an officer duly commissioned by the laws of the State of Florida, on this day of
personally appeared who having been first duly sworn
Deposes and says that he/she fully understands the contents of the affidavit that he/she signed.
Original On File from Previous Approval
Notary Public Signature
Notary Seal/Stamp My Commission Expires:
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COUNTRY CLUB TOWNHOMES
NARRATIVE
General Applicability Criteria
1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage,
density and character of adjacent properties in which it is located.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The 2.21 acre site is
located in the East Gateway character district in the Clearwater CBD. The "district vision" is for
the area to be primarily redeveloped as a High Density Residential District. The density is 14.9
units per acre, which is not out of character for Downtown, and in harmony with the "district
vision".
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and
use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The site has frontage along
Drew Street (North), Fredrica Drive (East), and Betty Lane (West). Adjacent lands are already
developed The Verizon parking area and building existing the south. The project will not hinder
or discourage the appropriate use of adjacent land and may stimulate redevelopment of
underutilized properties in the East Gateway character district.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The proposed residential
development will provide housing opportunities in close proximity to major employers in
Downtown Clearwater.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The Country Club
Townhomes contains 31 Units and will generate 180 daily trips and 15 trips during the PM peak
hour per the ITE Trip Generation, 8th Edition Rates Land Use Code 230 (Townhome/Condo
minimum).
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
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There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The community character
is mixed-use and includes retail, residential, industrial and office uses. The proposed
development containing 31 Townhomes is consistent with the "district vision" for East Gateway
character district and well below the permitted density for a MHDR zoned property with a RH
land use designation.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visual,
acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts, on adjacent properties.
The buildings are situated with sufficient setbacks from adjoining uses to minimize visual,
acoustic and olfactory impacts. We are requesting a reduction to setback from the west property
boundary from 20.33 to 15 feet. This reduced setback will allow for a larger Pool & pavilion
Amenity center and will provide sufficient buffer from the side of Building No. 1 to the adjacent
street and sidewalk. This west setback of 15 feet, for Building No. 1 is not intrusive, allows for
sufficient buffer area and is consistent with the setback reduction approved for Building No. 2
from the east property boundary. This west setback reduction was made possible by the vacation
of 10-feet of easement by the City of Clearwater.
The site is surrounded by public roads on 3 sides and a parking lot on the south side that serves a
Verizon office. Parking for 62 vehicles is internal within garages and there are 12 additional
surface spaces.
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RESIDENTIAL INFILL REDEVELOPMENT
Project Criteria
1. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for development is otherwise
impractical without deviations from the intensity and development standards.
The land development code would permit 66 dwelling units. The proposal is to construct only
dwelling 31 units, which is only 47% of the permitted units. The front setback from the west
property boundary needs to be reduced 15 feet to achieve a more functional pool and pavilion
amenity area and to achieve more of a neighborhood feel to the project.
2. The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential infill project will
not materially reduce the fair market value of abutting properties. (Include the existing
value of the site and proposed value of the site with the improvements.)
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The site is presently an
abandoned parking lot. The site is blighted and redevelopment is essential. Upon completion,
the project will be valued at $3.5 million and will be an integral part of downtown
redevelopment. The redevelopment of this site is consistent with the district vision for the East
Gateway district.
3. The uses within the residential infill project are otherwise permitted in the City of
Clearwater.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The redevelopment of the
site will not impede redevelopment of surrounding property. All surrounding property is
presently developed with residential or office uses.
4. The uses of mix of use within the residential infill project are compatible with adjacent
land uses.
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The redevelopment of the
site is compatible with adjacent land uses. All surrounding property is presently developed with
residential or office uses.
5. The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential infill project will
upgrade the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development:
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. It is anticipated adjoining
properties will benefit from the redevelopment of this property. The "district vision" of the East
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Gateway character district is for redevelopment of this area which would increase property
values.
6. The design of the proposed residential infill project creates a form and function that
enhances the community character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
development and the City of Clearwater:
There is no change from the prior approval by CDB on July 20, 2010. The residential project is
permitted in the downtown zone as a flexible use per Section 2-402 of the Community
Development Code. This residential development will provide affordable housing in the
Downtown area. In addition, the redevelopment is consistent with the East Gateway district
vision and will aid the redevelopment of the downtown area, to provide mixed-uses. Moderate to
high density residential development is appropriate for this area, and this site is properly zoned
for this use.
7. Flexibility in regard to lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are
justified by the benefits to community character and the immediate vicinity of the parcel
proposed for development and the City of Clearwater as whole:
The East Gateway district vision permits a height of up to 50 feet and generally promotes infill
development at moderate densities and low-rise heights. The project contains permitted uses,
complies with applicable guidelines, is in harmony with the emerging character (height, uses,
etc.) and will be attractive in appearance especially as compared to the existing unkempt parking
lot. The redevelopment at this site will not impede orderly development of surrounding
properties, as they are already developed. This west setback reduction was made possible by the
vacation of 10-feet of easement by the City of Clearwater.
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