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12/06/2012 City Council Agenda Location: Council Chambers - City Hall Date: 12/6/2012- 6:00 PM Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then state your name and address. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless otherwise noted under Public Hearings. For other than Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the Agenda, a spokesperson for a group may speak for three (3) minutes plus an additional minute for each person in the audience that waives their right to speak, up to a maximum of ten (10) minutes. Prior to the item being presented, please obtain the needed form to designate a spokesperson from the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais). Up to thirty minutes of public comment will be allowed for an agenda item. No person shall speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the City Council. The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations at 727-562-4090. Assisted Listening Devices are available. Kindly refrain from using beepers, cellular telephones and other distracting devices during the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Presentations 4.1Turkey Trot Presentation - Skip Rogers, Race Director. Attachments 4.2Annual Utilities We Care Fund Appeal - John Scott, Customer Service Attachments 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1Approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Attachments 6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM 7. Second Readings - Public Hearing 7.1Adopt Ordinance 8365-12 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. Attachments 7.2Adopt Ordinance 8366-12 on second reading, amending the Future Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG). Attachments 7.3Adopt Ordinance 8367-12 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial (C). Attachments City Manager Reports 8. Consent Agenda 8.1Award a contract (purchase order) for the extension of the runway at Clearwater Airpark (Project 12- 0006-AP) to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, of the City of Nokomis, County of Sarasota and State of Florida, for the sum of $1,697,205.95 which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.2Approve a three-year Agreement between ExtremeTix, Inc. (ET) and the City of Clearwater (City) to provide ticketing solutions for City Special Events comprising of advanced internet ticket sales, box office sales, telephone sales, bulk ticket printing, support services, and ticket validation components and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.3Award a contract to Pine Lake Nursery and Landscape of Lutz, Florida, Bid 11-0048-PR (A) to provide Phase II landscape improvements for State Road 60 medians from Skyview Avenue to Edenville Avenue for a cost of $103,799.65; approve the transfer of $19,681 from 010-01876-550400-572-000 (Project Team General Operating Fund) to CIP 315-93626 (FDOT Median and ROW Enhancement) project at first quarter and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.4Approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of Clearwater Police Department, pertaining to the Tampa Bay Regional Child Abduction Response Team (CART), commencing January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.5Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $373,964.00 to Stingray Chevrolet of Plant City, FL for 13 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement; authorize the purchase of 6 vehicles under Penny for Pinellas III proceeds; authorize the purchase of one vehicle from Project 181-99350 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.6Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $214,165.00 to Alan Jay Automotive Network of Sebring, FL for seven (7) Chevrolet Tahoe, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.7Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $142,440.00 to Alan Jay Automotive Network of Sebring, FL for four 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid, authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.8Award a contract to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. of Tampa, Florida for the construction of the Reservoir 2 Brackish Wellfield Expansion Project in the amount of $1,576,481.50, which is the lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and specifications; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.9Award a contract (purchase order) to Brandes Design Build, Inc. of Clearwater, in the amount of $8,121,739.69 for construction of the Reverse Osmosis Plant 1 Expansion Part 2 Plant Expansion (09- 0018-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications for this project; approve Work Order in the amount of $969,790 to Camp Dresser McKee and Smith, Inc., (CDM Smith) an Engineer-of-Record for the City of Clearwater, to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.10Approve the conveyance of an Underground Distribution Easement to Florida Power Corporation (FPC), doing business as Progress Energy Florida, Inc., granting appropriate authority to FPC for its continued operation and maintenance of facilities located within a former City right-of-way; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.11Approve a Supplemental Work Order in the amount of $50,000, to an existing Work Order of $271,690, approved by Council on October 22, 2009, bringing the total budget to $321,690, to Cardno TBE, an Engineer-of-Record for the City of Clearwater, to provide additional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the relocation of the Citys water, sewer and reclaimed water facilities that are in conflict with the reconstruction of US 19 from Whitney Road to north of Gulf to Bay Blvd, (SR 60);and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) Attachments 8.12Authorize the City Attorney to hire Thompson, Sizemore and Gonzales to represent the City in the matter of Dwayne Chris Vaughan and Michael Faulkner v. City of Clearwater in the initial estimated amount of $100,000. (consent) Attachments 9. Other Items on City Manager Reports 9.1Approve the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan and adopt Resolution 12-18. Attachments 9.2Amend Article VII, Solid Waste Management, Section 32.2715 definitions; Sections 32.272(4) and 32.288 repealing City of Clearwater Exclusivity in collection of construction and demolition debris or putrescible waste from commercial or industrial establishments; Section 32.274 making the inappropriate disposal of E-waste unlawful; Section 32.275 clarifying that it is the responsibility of a party generating prohibited materials to dispose of such waste legally; Section 32.277 modifying penalties for private haulers failing to adhere to the rules of the permit program; Section 32.280 advising that the City may collect E-waste only after the property owner has scheduled a pick-up and providing the City the ability to issue stop work orders for construction projects using unpermitted private haulers; Section 32.284 providing dimension specifications for enclosures; Section 32.290 clarifying that all permit documentation is due the 20th day of the following month or the next business day, if such day falls on a weekend or City holiday; Section 32.293(4) advising permitees appealing a revocation or denial of a private hauling permit of the administrative fee associated with such appeal; Clarifying language in Appendix A schedule of fees, rates and charges and providing an effective date and pass Ordinance 8315-12 on first reading. Attachments Miscellaneous Reports and Items 10. City Manager Verbal Reports 10.1City Manager Verbal Reports Attachments 11. Closing Comments by Mayor 12. Adjourn Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Turkey Trot Presentation - Skip Rogers, Race Director. SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 1 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Annual Utilities We Care Fund Appeal - John Scott, Customer Service SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 2 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the November 15, 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 11 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER November 15, 2012 Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember Jonson, and Councilmember Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze. Also Present: William B. Horne II -City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City Assistant City Assistant City City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin City City - - Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague - Official Nicole SpragueNicole SpragueOfficial Official City Clerk, and - - Records and Legislative Services Coordinator Records and Legislative Services Coordinator To provide continuity for research, items are agenda order although not To provide continuity for research, items are agenda order although not To provide continuity for research, items are agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. necessarily discussed in that order. Unapproved 1. Call to Order–Mayor George N. Cretekos Mayor George N. CretekosMayor George N. Cretekos – Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 2. Invocation–Rev. Tamara Isadore from Friendship United Methodist Rev. Tamara Isadore from Friendship United Methodist Rev. Tamara Isadore from Friendship United Methodist Invocation – Invocation Church ChurchChurch 3. Pledge of Allegiance–Councilmember Bill Jonson 3. 3. Pledge of AllegiancePledge of AllegianceCouncilmember Bill JonsonCouncilmember Bill Jonson – 4. Presentations –Given. 4. Presentations Given.Given. –– 4.1 Service Awards Service Awards 4.1 One service award was presented to a city employee. One service award was presented to a city employee.One service award was presented to a city employee. 4.2 Citizens Academy Graduates Citizens Academy GraduatesCitizens Academy Graduates 4.2 4.2 Certificates of Completion were presented to Tia Blunt, Jane Bongo, Patricia Dalton, Certificates of Completion were Certificates of Completion were James E. Halvorsen, Derrick Hutek, Robert Kazanowski, Beverly Ma Dwight James E. Halvorsen, Derrick Hutek, Robert Kazanowski, Beverly MaJames E. Halvorsen, Derrick Hutek, Robert Kazanowski, Beverly Ma McEntire, Stephanie Miller, Coastie, Ricardo "Ric" Ortega, Gale Pollack, Kimberly McEntire, Stephanie Miller, Coastie, RMcEntire, Stephanie Miller, Coastie, R Reimer, Richard Salustri, Carmen Santiago, Eric Spaulding, and Sereena Shari Wilks- Reimer, Richard Reimer, Richard Salustri,Salustri, Myrie. 4.3 Native American Heritage Month Proclamation, November 2012 Council 2012-11-151 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 11 4.4 Jazz Holiday Presentation - Bob Childress and Jeni Mitchell Clearwater Jazz Holiday President Bob Childress thanked the City support and presented the City with a framed poster signed by paand support and presented the City with a framed poster signed by pa the Mayor with a commemorative pillow. 4.5 Sister Cities Board Presentation -Terry Gourdine, Sister Cities Board Chair Terry Gourdine, Sister Cities Board Chair Terry Gourdine, Sister Cities Board Chair Sister Cities Advisory Board Chair Terry Gourdine reviewed recent accomplishments of reviewed recent accomplishments of reviewed recent accomplishments of the Board and thanked the City and staff for their continued sup high school the Board and thanked the City and staff for their continued supthe Board and thanked the City and staff for their continued suphigh school high school exchange program has been suspended due to financial constraints; the middle school suspended due to financial constraints; the middle school suspended due to financial constraints; the middle school student exchange program will continue. The City of Clearwater wi udent exchange program will continue. The City of Clearwater wiudent exchange program will continue. The City of Clearwater wi Nagano middle school students in March 2013. Nagano middle school students in March 2013. 4.6 Homeless Emergency Project Presentation - Ken Hamilton, HEP Board Member Homeless Emergency Project Presentation Homeless Emergency Project Presentation Ken Hamilton, HEP Board MemberKen Hamilton, HEP Board Member -- Homeless Emergency Project Board Member Ken Hamilton thanked the Homeless Emergency Project Board Member Ken Hamilton thanked theHomeless Emergency Project Board Member Ken Hamilton thanked the commitment to area veterans and presented the City with a plaque for its support of the presented the City with a plaque for its presented the City with a plaque for its commitment to area veterans and support of the support of the HEP West Apartment Community. HEP West Apartment Community. HEP West Apartment Community. 4.7 Clearwater Housing Authority Report - Jacqueline Rivera, Clearwater Housing Clearwater Housing Authority Report Clearwater Housing Authority Report Jacqueline RiveraJacqueline Rivera, Clearwater Housing , Clearwater Housing - Authority Executive Director Authority Executive DirectorAuthority Executive Director Clearwater Housing Authority Chair Deborah Woodard presented a PowerPoint Clearwater Housing Authority Chair DClearwater Housing Authority Chair D eborah Woodardoodardpresented a PowerPoint presented a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed recent accomplishments. presentation and reviewed recent accomplishments.presentation and reviewed recent accomplishments. 4.8 Final Presentation on the Homeless Initiative- Ekaterini Gerakios, Economic 4.8 Final Presentation on the Homeless InitiativeFinal Presentation on the Homeless Initiative Development; and Dr. Robert Marbut Jr. Development; and Dr. RoDevelopment; and Dr. Robert Marbut Jr.bert Marbut Jr. Community Development Manager Ekaterini Gerakios and Consultant Dr. Robert Community Development Manager ECommunity Development Manager Ekaterin Marbut provided a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed recent accomplishments. provided a PPP Marbut Marbut oint presentationoint presentation owerower In response to questions, Dr. Robert Marbut said it is important that citizens and In response to questions, Dr. Robert Marbut said In response to questions, Dr. Robert Marbut said organizations not conduct private street feedings but support the social service organizations organizations not conduct private not conduct private programs that connect the homeless individual to services that take him or her off the programs that connectprograms that connect street. Street feedings are well intended but they enable the individual to remain on the street. Street feedings are well intended but they enable street. Street feedings are well intended but they enable street. According to countywide numbers, there are 550 homeless families According to countywide numbers, there are 550 homeless familiesAccording to countywide numbers, there are 550 homeless families given night. Dr. Marbut was not aware of any sober homes within initiatives for homeless families with children are lacking in Pinellas County and must be a countywide initiative. Council 2012-11-152 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 11 5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2012 City Council Meeting Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2012 City Council Meeting Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2012 City Council Meeting submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to Approve the minutes of th Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to Approve the minutes of thCouncilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to Approve the minutes of th 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by t The 2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by t2012 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by tThe The motion duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda–None. ens to be Heard re Items Not on the AgendaNone.None. – Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM Not before 6:00 PM 7. Administrative Public Hearings Administrative Public Hearings 7.1 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Com Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of ComApprove the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Com General (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Commercial General (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Commercial General (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Commercial 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a portion of the southeast 1/4 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a portion of the southeast 1/4 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a portion of the southeast 1/4 of Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Range 15 east) and pass O of Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Range 15 east) and pass Oof Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Range 15 east) and pass O 8365-12, 8366-12 and 8367-12 on first reading. ANX2012-09005 12, 836612 and 836712 on first reading. ANX201212 on first reading. ANX201209005 09005 ---- - 12 and 8367 This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.784-acre property consisting of acre property consisting of acre property consisting of This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.784This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.784 - one parcel of land occupied by an automobile service station. It one parcel of land occupied by an automobile service station. Itone parcel of land occupied by an automobile service station. It northwest corner of Sunset Point Road and Hercules Avenue. The a northwest corner of Sunset Point Road and Hercules Avenue. The anorthwest corner of Sunset Point Road and Hercules Avenue. The a requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer an requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer anrequesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer an service from the City. The Planning and Development Department service from the City. The Planning and Development Departmentservice from the City. The Planning and Development Department that the 0.042-acres of abutting Sunset Point right-of-way not currently within the acres of abutting Sunset Point rightacres of abutting Sunset Point right that the 0.042that the 0.042ofway not currently within the --- city limits also be annexed. The property is surrounded on all sides by city city limits also be annexed. Thcity limits also be annexed. Th e property is surrounded on all sides by city e property is surrounded on all sides by city boundaries. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Futur boundaries. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Futurboundaries. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Futur designation of Commercial General (CG) and a zoning category of designation of Commercial General (CG) and a zoning category of designation of Commercial General (CG) and a zoning category of (C). The Planning and Development Department determined that th (C). The Planning and Development Department determined that th(C). The Planning and Development Department determined that th annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Develo annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Develoannexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Develo Section 4-604.E as follows: The property currently receives water service Section 4 604.E as follows: The property currently receives water service 604.E as follows: The property currently receives water service - Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located appr Pinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located apprPinellas County. The closest sanitary sewer line is located appr south of North Barrington Drive, in the North Hercules Avenue ri-of-way. The south of North Barrington Drive, in the North Hercules Avenue risouth of North Barrington Drive, in the North Hercules Avenue ri applicant is aware of the City's sewer impact and assessment fee applicant is aware of the City's sewer impact and assessment feeapplicant is aware of the City's sewer impact and assessment fee additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. additional costs to extend City sewer service to this property. waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property i waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property iwaste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property i Police District II and service will be administered through the Police District II and service will be administered through the Police District II and service will be administered through the located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical service located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical servicelocated at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical service provided to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 N. Belch Council 2012-11-153 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 11 has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on publi their levels of service; and The proposed annexation is consiste their levels of service; and The proposed annexation is consiste promotes the following objective of the Clearwater Comprehensive promotes the following objective of the Clearwater Comprehensive promotes the following objective of the Clearwater Comprehensive Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact out character of the City of Clearwater, compact out character of the City of Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service area shall be promote urban development within the urban service area shall be promoteurban development within the urban service area shall be promote application of the Clearwater Community Development Code. application of the Clearwater Community Development Code. application of the Clearwater Community Development Code. Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the Citys tax base through the annexation s tax base through the annexation s tax base through the annexation Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planningof a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning proposed CG Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the cu posed CG Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the cuposed CG Future Land Use Plan category is consistent with the cu Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation p Countywide Plan designation of this property. This designation pCountywide Plan designation of this property. This designation p commercial uses at an intensity of 0.55 FAR. The proposed zoni commercial uses at an intensity of 0.55 FAR. The proposed zonicommercial uses at an intensity of 0.55 FAR. The proposed zoni assigned to the property is the Commercial (C) District. The use assigned to the property is the Commercial (C) District. The useassigned to the property is the Commercial (C) District. The use property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District andproperty is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and exceeds the Districts minimum dimensional requirements for this use. s minimum dimensional requirements for this use. s minimum dimensional requirements for this use. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countyw The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the CountywThe proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countyw the Citys Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing c The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing cThe property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing c all directions; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florhapter all directions; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florall directions; therefore the annexation is consistent with Flor 171.044. 171.044. 171.044. Applicant representative Elizabeth Abernathy said the property w with Applicant representative Elizabeth Abernathy said the property wApplicant representative Elizabeth Abernathy said the property w a new convenience store, pending approval of the flexible development application. a new conveniena new convenienstore, pending approval of the flexible development application.store, pending approval of the flexible development application. ce septic tanks will be removed and the redeveloped site will meet septic tanks will be removed and the redeveloped site will meet septic tanks will be removed and the redeveloped site will meet Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Councilmember Bill JonsonBill Jonsonmoved to moved to pprove the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan pprove the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan a Councilmember Designation of Commercial General (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Designation of Commercial GDesignation of Commercial G eneral (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of eneral (CG) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Commercial (C) District for 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a p Commercial (C) District for 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a pCommercial (C) District for 1990 Sunset Point (consisting of a p 1/4 of northwest 1/4 of Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Rang. The 1/4 of northwest 1/4 of Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Rang1/4 of northwest 1/4 of Section 1 north, Township 29 south, Rang motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. motion was duly seconded and carriemotion was duly seconded and carrie Ordinance 8365-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen Ordinance 8365Ordinance 836512 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen 12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen -- Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8365-12 on first reading. The motion was duly DiPolitoDiPolitomoved to moved to seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze. Council 2012-11-154 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 11 "Nays": None. Ordinance 8366-12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay E. 12 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze moved to pass Ordinance 8366-12 on first reading. The motion was duly The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes":Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember and Councilmember and Councilmember DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, Jay E. Polglaze. "Nays": None. Ordinance 8367-12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson 12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson12 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to pass Ordinance 8367-12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and 12 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and The motion was duly seconded and 12 on first reading. upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, Doreen Hockand Councilmember and Councilmember - Jay E. Polglaze. Jay E. Polglaze . "Nays": None. None . 8. Consent Agenda–Approved as submitted. Consent AgendaConsent Agenda 8. Approved as submitted.Approved as submitted. 8. – 8.1 Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of C 8.1 8.1 Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of CApprove First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of C (City) and The Clearwater Golf Club, LLC (Club) providing for cl (City) and The Clearwater Golf Club, LLC (Club) providing for cl(City) and The Clearwater Golf Club, LLC (Club) providing for cl modifications to Section 20 of the agreement pertaining to Prope modifications to Section 20 of the agreement pertaining to Propemodifications to Section 20 of the agreement pertaining to Prope and Machinery Insurance and authorize the appropriate officials to execute and authorize the appropriate officials to execute and authorize the appropriate officials to execute and Machinery Insuranceand Machinery Insurance same. (consent) same. (consent) 8.2 Approve an interim 3-month agreement between Coordinated Child Care (CCC) 8.2 8.2 month agreement between Coordinated Child Care (CCC) month agreement between Coordinated Child Care (CCC) Approve an interim 3Approve an interim 3 -- and the City of Clearwater, from October 1, 2012 to December 31, and the City of Clearwater, from October 1, 2012 to December 31,and the City of Clearwater, from October 1, 2012 to December 31, provide youth programming for pre-teens ages 9 12; approve the City Manager provide youth programming for pprovide youth programming for p or his designee to sign the extended agreement from January 1, 2 or his designee to sign the extended agreement from January 1, 2or his designee to sign the extended agreement from January 1, 2 September 30, 2013 once the City has met the licensing requireme September 30, 2013 once the City has met the licensing requiremeSeptember 30, 2013 once the City has met the licensing requireme amend Coordinated Child Care Code 181-99872 by $150,000 at first quarter to amend Coordinated Child Care Code 181amend Coordinated Child Care Code 181 account for the daily per child visit rate of $13.26 and authori account for the daily per child visit rate of $13.26 and authoriaccount for the daily per child visit rate of $13.26 and authori officials to execute same. (consent) officials to execute same. (consent) officials to execute same. (consent) 8.3 Approve a blanket purchase order (contract) to Earth Designs, of Florida, in the amount of $280,491.20 for landscape maintenance throughout the Council 2012-11-155 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 11 City during the contract period January 1, 2013 through December according to Bid 03-11. (consent) 8.4 Award a contract (purchase order) to Certus Builders of Tampa, F- 0064-PR-C for the construction and renovation of restroom/concession bui C for the construction and renovation of restroom/concession bui Phase II at Pier 60 Park for $156,691.70 and authorize the appro Phase II at Pier 60 Park for $156,691.70 and authorize the appro Phase II at Pier 60 Park for $156,691.70 and authorize the appro to execute same. (consent) 8.5 Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater, referred to Approve an agreement between the City of Clearwater, referred toApprove an agreement between the City of Clearwater, referred to Licensor, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-1, referred to Licensor, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1Licensor, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11, referred to 1, referred to - as the Licensee, to utilize space located at 645 Pierce Street o as the Licensee, to utilize space located at 645 Pierce Street oas the Licensee, to utilize space located at 645 Pierce Street o basis for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, and is for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, andis for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, and the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 8.6 Award a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) for $550,000 to Harris Award a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) for $550,000 to HarrisAward a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) for $550,000 to Harris of Lynchburg, VA for quarterly payments during the period Novemb of Lynchburg, VA for quarterly payments during the period Novembof Lynchburg, VA for quarterly payments during the period Novemb through October 31, 2014 toward the 20-Year Maintenance Agreement for the through October 31, 2014 toward the 20Year Maintenance Agreement for the Year Maintenance Agreement for the - City's radio system approved by Council on June 20, 2002 and aut City's radio system approved by Council on June 20, 2002 and autCity's radio system approved by Council on June 20, 2002 and aut appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) 8.7 Approve Change Order 1 to Rowland Inc, in the amount of $445,000.00 for Order 1 to Rowland Inc, in the amount of $445,000.00 for Order 1 to Rowland Inc, in the amount of $445,000.00 for Approve Change emergency repairs of the sanitary sewer, stormwater sewer, and r emergency repairs of the sanitary sewer, stormwater sewer, and remergency repairs of the sanitary sewer, stormwater sewer, and r Citys Water Reclamation Facilities; approve Change Order 1 to Willia s Water Reclamation Facilities; approve Change Order 1 to Willias Water Reclamation Facilities; approve Change Order 1 to Willia City City Testing, LLC in the amount of $206,000 for the Trenchless Repair Testing, LLC in the amount of $206,000 for the Trenchless RepairTesting, LLC in the amount of $206,000 for the Trenchless Repair Sewer Collection System; and authorize the appropriate officials Sewer Collection System; and authorize the appropriate officialsSewer Collection System; and authorize the appropriate officials same. (consent) same. (consent) same. (consent) 8.8 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of t 8.8 8.8 Request for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of tRequest for authority to institute a civil action on behalf of t Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc., to recover $1,658 Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc., to recover $1,658Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc., to recover $1,658 damages to City property. (consent) damages to City property. (consent) damages to City property. (consent) Councilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as Councilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve the Consent Agenda asCouncilmember Paul Gibson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motionauthorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion carried unanimously. carried unanimously.carried unanimously. City Manager Reports City Manager ReportsCity Manager Reports 9. Other Items on City Manager Reports Other Items on City Manager ReportsOther Items on City Manager Reports 9.1 Request Council select Option 1 or 2 as an alternative to Fire Station 45 Request Council Request Council presented October 1, 2012; award the Construction Manager (CM) a presented October 1, 2012; award the Construction Manager (CM) apresented October 1, 2012; award the Construction Manager (CM) a presented October 1, 2012; award the Construction Manager (CM) apresented October 1, 2012; award the Construction Manager (CM) a contract to Biltmore Construction, of Belleair, Florida, to cons contract to Biltmore Construction, of Belleair, Florida, to cons for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) based on the Option selecte a supplemental work order to HDR Engineering for $429,404; estab Council 2012-11-156 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 11 project budget based on the GMP of the selected option and autho appropriate officials to execute same. The current project budget in capital project 315-91253, Main Fire Station, is $8,057,520. The budget approval presented to Council on October $8,057,520. The budget approval presented to Council on October continued to November 13, 2012 and staff was tasked to investiga continued to November 13, 2012 and staff was tasked to investiga continued to November 13, 2012 and staff was tasked to investiga cost reductions for Fire Station 45, resulting in two options for Council to consider. two options for Council to consider.two options for Council to consider. The options include construction cost reductions due to value en The options include construction cost reductions due to value enThe options include construction cost reductions due to value en Option 1 is similar to the station presented in October with a G Option 1 is similar to the station presented in October with a GOption 1 is similar to the station presented in October with a G million, a $1.6 million reduction. The savings result from modifications to from modifications to from modifications to million, a $1.6 million reduction. The savings result materials, finishes and site amenities, and removal of various L materials, finishes and site amenities, and removal of various Lmaterials, finishes and site amenities, and removal of various L option results in a total project budget of $11,489,535 with the option results in a total project budget of $11,489,535 with theoption results in a total project budget of $11,489,535 with the architectural fees and city costs. At first quarter, this additi architectural fees and city costs. At first quarter, this additiarchitectural fees and city costs. At first quarter, this additi provided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fund in the amount provided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fund in the amountprovided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fund in the amount with interest paid at the cash pool rate. with interest paid at the cash pool rate. Option 2 GMP is $8,737,695, which is a $2.18 million reduction f Option 2 GMP is $8,737,695, which is a $2.18 million reduction fOption 2 GMP is $8,737,695, which is a $2.18 million reduction f October proposal. This option modifies an earlier design with le October proposal. This option modifies an earlier design with leOctober proposal. This option modifies an earlier design with le features. Option 2 employs many of the value engineering items i features. Option 2 employs many of the value engineering items ifeatures. Option 2 employs many of the value engineering items i Option 1 plus a no brick exterior, slightly smaller square foota Option 1 plus a no brick exterior, slightly smaller square footaOption 1 plus a no brick exterior, slightly smaller square foota exterior features. This option results in a total project budget of $10,907,270 with budget of $10,907,270 with budget of $10,907,270 with exterior features. This option results in a total project exterior features. This option results in a total project the inclusion of architectural fees and city costs. At first qua the inclusion of architectural fees and city costs. At first quathe inclusion of architectural fees and city costs. At first qua funding will be provided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fu funding will be provided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fufunding will be provided by a loan from the Central Insurance Fu of $2,849,750 with interest paid at the cash pool rate. of $2,849,750 with interest paid at the cash pool rate.of $2,849,750 with interest paid at the cash pool rate. Penny for Pinellas Funds representing the Gulf Boulevard reimbursement PennyPennyfor Pinellas Funds representing the Gulf Boulevard reimbursementfor Pinellas Funds representing the Gulf Boulevard reimbursement Pinellas County are recommended to fund the repayment of the loa Pinellas County are recommended to fund the repayment of the loaPinellas County are recommended to fund the repayment of the loa interest payments. Under option 1, interest payments of approxim interest payments. Under option 1, interest payments of approximinterest payments. Under option 1, interest payments of approxim and the additional $3,432,015 results in a total increase of $3, and the additional $3,432,015 results in a total increase of $3,and the additional $3,432,015 results in a total increase of $3, of Penny for Pinellas funding. Under option 2, interest payments of Penny for Pinellas funding. Under option 2, interest paymentsof Penny for Pinellas funding. Under option 2, interest payments $150,807 and the additional $2,849,750 results in a total increa $150,807 and the additional $2,849,750 results in a total increa$150,807 and the additional $2,849,750 results in a total increa in the use of Penny for Pinellas funding. Under the Gulf Boulevard agreement, the in the use of Penny for Pinellas fundiin the use of Penny for Pinellas funding. Under the Gulf Boulevard agreement, the ng. Under the Gulf Boulevard agreement, the City will receive $6,708,380 between fiscal year 2012/13 and 201 City will receive $6,708,380 between fiscal year 2012/13 and 201City will receive $6,708,380 between fiscal year 2012/13 and 201 Central Insurance Fund will be repaid for the loan in the first Central Insurance Fund will be repaid for the loan in the first Central Insurance Fund will be repaid for the loan in the first reimbursement proceeds are received. reimbursement proceeds are received. reimbursement proceeds are received. HDR Engineering representative Allen Temple reviewed the space needs analysis. HDR Engineering HDR Engineering representative Allen Temple reviewed the space needs analysis.representative Allen Temple reviewed the space needs analysis. The space needs analysis provides the useable floor area, total a he space needs analysis provides the useable floor area, total ahe space needs analysis provides the useable floor area, total a area numbers, and the square footage industry standards. The an area numbers, and the square footage industry standards. The anarea numbers, and the square footage industry standards. The an to develop drawings that prove or disprove initial space calculations. to develop drawings Council 2012-11-157 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 11 In response to questions, Mr. Temple said the gross square foota station is 22,000. The space needs analysis anticipates staff increasesin future years, which will require more space. The proposed category 5 building requireswider exterior walls. Clearwater Fire Chief Robert Weiss said the exi small for a functioning modern fire station. Engineering Construction Manager Tara Construction Manager Tara Kivett said the additional 10,000 sq. ft. is attributed to spaces in the existing station that spaces in the existing station spaces in the existing station are undersized, spaces in the proposed station that do not exist in the existing station, do not exist in the existing station, do not exist in the existing station, and ancillary spaces created in the proposed station. Fire Chief Weiss said the existing Fire Chief Weiss said the existing Fire Chief Weiss said the existing fire station accommodates approximately eleven firefighters/paramedics. The proposed approximately eleven firefighters/paramedics. The proposed approximately eleven firefighters/paramedics. The proposed station has fourteen rooms to accommodate additional personnel d station has fourteen rooms to accommodate additional personnel dstation has fourteen rooms to accommodate additional personnel d or staff-overflow. Mr. Temple said the weight room at the existing station is 680 sq. ft.; sq. ft.; sq. ft.; weight room at the existing station isweight room at the existing station is680680 the proposed weight room will be 800 sq. ft. The Council recessed from 8:06 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The Council recessed from 8:06 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve Item 9.1. The motion was The motion was The motion was DiPolito moved to approve Item 9.1. DiPolito moved to approve Item 9.1. duly seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson duly seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibsonduly seconded. Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson Councilmembers Doreen Hock-DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Councilmember DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Councilmember DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Councilmember Councilmembers Doreen Hock - Bill Jonson voted Nay. Motion carried. Motion carried. Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve Option 1. The motion was Councilmember Doreen HockDiPolito moved to approve Option 1. The motion was DiPolito moved to approve Option 1. The motion was - duly seconded. duly seconded. Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed a concern with the increased square footage. Of Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed a concernCouncilmember Bill Jonson expressed a concernwith the increased square footage. Of with the increased square footage. Of the two options, Option1 is preferred. the two options, Option1 is preferred.the two options, Option1 is preferred. A concern was expressed with estimated costs on the approved Pen III A concern was expressed with estimated costs on the approved PenA concern was expressed with estimated costs on the approved Pen list. list . Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. 9.2 Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation n 9.2 9.2 Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation nApprove the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation n former Jack Russell Stadium Parking lot, south of Jack Russell s former Jack Russell Stadium Parking lot, south of Jack Russell sformer Jack Russell Stadium Parking lot, south of Jack Russell s Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park. Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park. Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park. Commission Resolution 09-31 specifies that the Parks and Recreation Board will Commission Resolution 09Commission Resolution 09 conduct and advertise a public hearing to consider recommendatio conduct and advertise a public hearing to consider recommendatioconduct and advertise a public hearing to consider recommendatio city parks at a regular meeting of the Board. The Board held a p October 23, 2012 to consider naming the property formerly known Russell Parking lot. Council 2012-11-158 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 9 of 11 The Board received one name for consideration: Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park Based upon the information gathered at this hearing, and on the Based upon the information gathered at this hearing, and on the in the Resolution, the Parks and Recreation Board approved a motion to Recreation Board approved a motion to Recreation Board approved a motion to recommend to the City Council that the property be named Walter recommend to the City Council that the property be named Walter recommend to the City Council that the property be named Walter Sr. Park. If approved a park identification sign will be insta Sr. Park. If approved a park identification sign will be instaSr. Park. If approved a park identification sign will be insta designate the park as the Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park. Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory pprove the Parks and Recreation Advisory pprove the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation naming the former Jack Russell Stadium Park Board recommendation naming the former Jack Russell Stadium ParkBoard recommendation naming the former Jack Russell Stadium Park Jack Russell stadium, the Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park. The motion was duly seconded Jack Russell stadium, the Walter C. Campbell Sr. Park.The motion was duly seconded The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 9.3 Capitol Theatre Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the proposed bal 8 ft. 8 ft. 8 ft. Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the proposed balParks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the proposed bal wide; the ground-level support columns will have a 6 ft. clearance from the wall, creating columns will have a 6 ft. clearance from the wall, creating columns will have a 6 ft. clearance from the wall, creating level support a 6 ft. pedestrian walkway. The maximum occupancy of the propose a 6 ft. pedestrian walkway. The maximum occupancy of the proposea 6 ft. pedestrian walkway. The maximum occupancy of the propose the rooftop terrace will be 170. The clear height for the first obstruction, as one goes the rooftop terrace will be 170. The clear the rooftop terrace will be 170. The clear height for the first obstruction, as one goes eight for the first obstruction, as one goes underneath the balcony, will be 9 ft. and 4 in. Mr. Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Halls underneath the balcony, will be 9 ft. and 4 in. Mr. Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Halls will be 9 ft. and 4 in. Mr. Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Halls fundraising efforts for the Capitol Theater are underway, curren fundraising efforts for the Capitol Theater are underway, currenfundraising efforts for the Capitol Theater are underway, curren Discussion ensued regarding the balcony in relation to the publi Discussion ensued regarding the balcony in relation to the publiDiscussion ensued regarding the balcony in relation to the publi Staff was directed to draft language amending the Clearwater Com Staff was directed to draft language amending the Clearwater ComStaff was directed to draft language amending the Clearwater Com Code allowing a balcony for this building structure only. Code allowing a balcony for this building structure only. Code allowing a balcony for this building structure only. In response to a suggestion that the balcony be located along OsMr. In response to a suggestion that the balcony be located along OsIn response to a suggestion that the balcony be located along Os Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Hall has not submitted a formal request Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Hall has not submitted a formal request Dunbar said Ruth Eckerd Hall has not submitted a formal request balcony. balcony.balcony. Miscellaneous Reports and Items Miscellaneous Reports and ItemsMiscellaneous Reports and Items 10. City Manager Verbal Reports–None. City Manager Verbal ReportsCity Manager Verbal Reports 11. Other Council Action 11.1 Recommend renaming the Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway to Court Council 2012-11-159 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 11 Campbell Trail and adopt Resolution 12-23. - Councilmember Jonson Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to recommend renaming the Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway to Courtney Campbell Trail. The motion Campbell Scenic Highway to Courtney Campbell Trail. The motion and carried unanimously. Resolution 12-23 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polg 23 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polg23 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polg moved to adopt Resolution 12-23. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, 23. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, 23. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was: "Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember olito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember olito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze. "Nays": None. 11.2 City Manager and City Attorney Increases City Manager and City Attorney Increases In response to questions, Human Resources Director Joseph Roseto said the consumer Resources Director Joseph Roseto said the consumer esources Director Joseph Roseto said the consumer Human to questions, price index for the Tampa/St. Petersburg area was 2.8% in August price index for the Tampa/St. Petersburg area was 2.8% in Augustprice index for the Tampa/St. Petersburg area was 2.8% in August price index for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area was 1.8%. The cos price index for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area was 1.8%. The cosprice index for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area was 1.8%. The cos Southeast Florida area is higher than the Tampa/St. Petersburg a Southeast Florida area is higher than the Tampa/St. Petersburg aSoutheast Florida area is higher than the Tampa/St. Petersburg a Manager and City Attorney are not in the City pension plan, but Manager and City Attorney are not in the City pension plan, but Manager and City Attorney are not in the City pension plan, but towards their 401 plan based on their salary. Mr. Roseto said i towards their 401 plan based on their salary. Mr. Roseto said itowards their 401 plan based on their salary. Mr. Roseto said i is provided in lieu of a salary increase, there will be no impac is provided in lieu of a salary increase, there will be no impacis provided in lieu of a salary increase, there will be no impac contribution. contribution.contribution. One individual spoke in opposition. One individual spoke in opposition.One individual spoke in opposition. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to provide the City Manager with an 8% increase. The Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to provide the City Manager with anVice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to provide the City Manager with an motion was duly seconded. motion was duly seconded.motion was duly seconded. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the suggeste Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the suggesteDiscussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the suggeste Upon the vote being taken, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and CouncilmemDoreen Upon the vote being taken, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and CouncilmemUpon the vote being taken, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Councilmem Hock-DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Mayor George N. Cretekos and DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; MayorDiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Mayor HockHock -- Councilmember Bill Jonson voted Nay. Councilmember Bill Jonson voted Nay.Councilmember Bill Jonson voted Nay. Motion carried. Motion carried.Motion carried. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to provide the City Attorney with an 8% increase. The motion was duly seconded. Council 2012-11-1510 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 11 of 11 Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the suggeste Upon the vote being taken, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson and Councilmem Hock-DiPolito and Jay Polglaze voted Aye; Mayor George N. Cretekos Councilmember Bill Jonson voted Nay. Motion carried. There was consensus the salary increase for the City Manager and There was consensus the salary increase for the City Manager andThere was consensus the salary increase for the City Manager and be effective immediately. 12. Closing Comments by Mayor Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events. Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events. 13. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. 9:17 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at Mayor MayorMayor Attest City of Clearwater City of ClearwaterCity of Clearwater City Clerk City Clerk City Clerk Council 2012-11-1511 Item # 3 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 8365-12 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition. SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 4 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 1 7473 1962 1967 A C 109 1965 1948 1946 1950 1944 38236 1942 1940 1941 1938 24/01 A 4.4 C 119 88046 1934 1 1 1909 2 100 126 127 1903 SUNSET POINT RD 120 61 6364 2 65 6667 68 6970 7172 73 7475 7677 78 1 110 59 585756 55 5453 5251 50 4948 47 4645 4443 1 110 1890 3 100 8 7 110 2 1881 B8 100 1886 3 1881 B6 70164 1881 B9 1 1881 B7 PROPOSED ANNEXATION MAP Owner: S & I Ventures, LLC Case: ANX2012-09005 Property Site: 1990 Sunset Point Rd. .784 Size (Acres): Land Use Zoning PIN: 01-29-15-00000-240-0200 From : CG C-2 To: CG C Atlas Page: 253A EXHIBIT B Item # 4 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 8366-12 on second reading, amending the Future Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial General (CG). SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 5 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 5 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 5 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 5 Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 5 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 1 RU RU RU RU 1962 1967 RU 1965 1948 1946 1950 1944 R/OG 1942 R/OS 1940 1941 1938 I 1934 CG 1909 CG CG 1903 SUNSET POINT RD CG RM 1890 IL 1881 B8 1886 1881 B6 1881 B9 1881 B7 FUTURE LAND USE MAP Owner: S & I Ventures, LLC Case: ANX2012-09005 Property Site: 1990 Sunset Point Rd. .784 Size (Acres): Land Use Zoning PIN: 01-29-15-00000-240-0200 From : CG C-2 To: CG C Atlas Page: 253A EXHIBIT B Item # 5 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance 8367-12 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point Road, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Commercial (C). SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 6 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 1 1960 19611962 1961 1961 1962 LMDR 1967 1965 OS/R 1948 1946 1950 1944 O 1942 1940 1941 1938 I 1934 1909 C 1903 SUNSET POINT RD C MDR 1890 IRT 1881 B8 1886 1881 B6 1881 B9 ZONING MAP Owner: S & I Ventures, LLC Case: ANX2012-09005 Property Site: 1990 Sunset Point Rd. .784 Size (Acres): Land Use Zoning PIN: 01-29-15-00000-240-0200 From : CG C-2 To: CG C Atlas Page: 253A Item # 6 EXHIBIT B Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a contract (purchase order) for the extension of the runway at Clearwater Airpark (Project 12-0006-AP) to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, of the City of Nokomis, County of Sarasota and State of Florida, for the sum of $1,697,205.95 which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: Twelve general contractors and subcontractors purchased plans and specifications for the project, of which six general contractors were pre-qualified to bid. Of these six submitted bids, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, of the City of Nokomis, County of Sarasota and State of Florida, was the lowest competitive bidder, with a low bid of $ 1,697,205.95. On February 2, 2012, the City of Clearwater approved the adoption of Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) Contract AQJ28 with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Resolution 12-04, to provide $1.5 million (80%) of a $1,875,000 project cost to extend and rehabilitate the runway and taxiway at the Clearwater Airpark, and authorized $175,000 of Airpark retained earnings and $200,000 General Fund retained earnings for the remaining $375,000 (20%) project cost. The funding is to extend the runway at Clearwater Airpark 610 feet to the North to improve the safety of the airpark by increasing the paved runway landing and takeoff distance from 3500 feet to 4110 feet and repair the taxiway. Upon completion of the taxiway repairs and runway extension, resurface the entire paved surface area. The project will require work such as pavement markings, electrical installation and inspection, project management services, design, permitting, and environmental engineering. The project will start soon after the award date on December 6, 2012, and scheduled to be completed within 147 days. The State of Florida will reimburse the City for the States share upon completion of the project. Funding in the amount of $1,768,569 is available in capital project 315-94871, Airpark Runway/Taxiway Extension for this contract. Bid Required?:Bid Number: Yes Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: 12-0006-APNone Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 9 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 11 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 12 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 13 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 14 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 15 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 16 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 17 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 18 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 19 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 20 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 21 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 22 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 23 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 24 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 25 of 26 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 \nPage 26 of 26 Item # 7 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve a three-year Agreement between ExtremeTix, Inc. (ET) and the City of Clearwater (City) to provide ticketing solutions for City Special Events comprising of advanced internet ticket sales, box office sales, telephone sales, bulk ticket printing, support services, and ticket validation components and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: The Special Events Division of the Parks and Recreation Department has used a variety of methods and vendors to provide ticket solutions for the major special events held throughout the City. Over the past several years, the City has used the services of Ticket Master to assist with ticket sales for these events. On June 29, 2012, Requests for Proposal (RFP) were solicited and the City received three qualified responses with ET providing the most advantageous service and proposal to the City. As a trial run, the City used ET for the Hispanic Festival and met all of staffs expectations. ET will make a payment of $7,500 at contract signing and $5,000 sponsorship payment at contract anniversary date each year the contract is in force. In addition, ET had the most reasonable and lowest pricing structure than any of the other proposals. This agreement will provide savings to not only the City but also the citizens and guests who use the system. The agreement may also be extended for an additional three years with written agreement between both parties. Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 8 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a contract to Pine Lake Nursery and Landscape of Lutz, Florida, Bid 11-0048-PR (A) to provide Phase II landscape improvements for State Road 60 medians from Skyview Avenue to Edenville Avenue for a cost of $103,799.65; approve the transfer of $19,681 from 010-01876-550400-572-000 (Project Team General Operating Fund) to CIP 315-93626 (FDOT Median and ROW Enhancement) project at first quarter and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: On January 13, 2011, the City Council approved a Highway Landscape Reimbursement and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for aesthetic improvements to portions of various State Roads within the city limits of Clearwater including improvements to State Road 60. Under previously approved agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the City has landscaped and maintained State Road 60 medians. However, these medians are in need of refurbishment as they are in one of the harshest environments for landscape materials. In addition, the irrigation systems needed to support landscaping in this area needs to be replaced. The current landscaping and irrigation has lasted for approximately 10 years. Phase I landscape improvements for the four medians between Madison Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue were completed in Fiscal Year 2011/12. This contract is for the completion of Phase II landscape improvements for the nine medians between Skyview Avenue and Edenville Avenue. The contract will provide for the labor, equipment, materials and maintenance of transportation for the demolition and re- landscaping and installation of irrigation system for these medians. The project is broken out in phases since the maximum reimbursement from FDOT for landscape materials and planting per year is $100,000. Staff is requesting that $19,681 of operating funds budgeted for irrigation improvements be transferred at first quarter to complete irrigation work on this project. This is needed since FDOT reimbursement funds can only be used for purchase and planting of the landscape material. Since Parks and Recreation is currently budgeted to maintain these medians, no additional maintenance costs will be incurred by the City. Type: Capital expenditure Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesYes Budget Adjustment Comments: A transfer at first quarter of $19,681.00 from 010-01876-550400-572-000 to cover irrigation. Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $103,799.65-0- Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $103,799.65$103,799.65 For Fiscal Year: 2012 to 2013 Cover Memo Item # 9 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 315-93626$103,799.65 11-0048-PR Bid Required?:Bid Number: Yes (A) Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: None Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 9 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 11 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 12 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 13 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 14 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 15 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 16 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 17 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 18 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 19 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 20 of 21 Item # 9 Attachment number 1 \nPage 21 of 21 Item # 9 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II - 11-0048-PR-A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 PINE LAKE NURSERY 19619 N. DALE MABRY MORELLI LANDSCAPING SMITH LANDSCAPE HWY. 4855 162ND AVE. N. 1293 MYERS RD. LUTZ, FL.CLEARWATER, FL. 33762BROOKSVILLE, FL. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2 - GULF TO BAY FROM SKYVIEW AVE. TO KILMER AVE. BASE BID Labor,equipment,materials,insurance&bonds;for irrigation system for Phase II of Medians ALS1$ 19,681.00 $ 19,681.00$ 42,480.00$ 42,480.00 $ 29,450.00$ 29,450.00 Labor,equipment,materials,insurance&bondsforM.O.T.Demolition,andLandscape Plantings for Phase I of Medians B B-1Maintenance of Traffic for Medians 5 - 13 LS1$ 8,362.88 $ 8,362.88$ 3,500.00$ 3,500.00 $ 9,500.00$ 9,500.00 B-2LS1$ 36,518.44 $ 36,518.44$ 21,050.00$ 21,050.00 $ 24,450.00$ 24,450.00 LandscapePlantingforMedian5 A. Vaiegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal. cont. B-3EA12963.25$ 4,212.00$ 4.00$ 5,184.00 $ 4.00$ 5,184.00 Landscape Planting for Median 6 74 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 ga. Con. B4aEA$ 7.50 $ 555.00$ 8.00$ 592.00 $ 9.50$ 703.00 722 B4bb. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal. con.EA$ 3.25 $ 2,346.50$ 4.00$ 2,888.00 $ 4.00$ 2,888.00 Landscape Planting for Median 7 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 gal. con.35 B5aEA$ 7.50 $ 262.50$ 8.00$ 280.00 $ 9.50$ 332.50 Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal743 B5bEA$ 3.25 $ 2,414.75$ 4.00$ 2,972.00 $ 4.00$ 2,972.00 Landscape Planting for Median 8 a. Indian Hawthornes 3 gal. con. 22 B6EA$ 7.50 $ 165.00$ 8.00$ 176.00 $ 9.50$ 209.00 Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 galEA550 B6b$ 3.25 $ 1,787.50$ 4.00$ 2,200.00 $ 4.00$ 2,200.00 Landscape Planting for Median 9 a. Verigated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal.465 B7EA$ 3.25 $ 1,511.25$ 4.00$ 1,860.00 $ 4.00$ 1,860.00 Landscape Planting for Median 10 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 gal. cont.16 B8aEA$ 7.50 $ 120.00$ 8.00$ 128.00 $ 9.50$ 152.00 Item # 9 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II - 11-0048-PR-A WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 PINE LAKE NURSERY 19619 N. DALE MABRY MORELLI LANDSCAPING SMITH LANDSCAPE HWY. 4855 162ND AVE. N. 1293 MYERS RD. LUTZ, FL.CLEARWATER, FL. 33762BROOKSVILLE, FL. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT b. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal. con.866 B8bEA$ 3.25 $ 2,814.50$ 4.00$ 3,464.00 $ 4.00$ 3,464.00 Landscape Planting for Median 11 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 gal con.33 B9aEA$ 7.50 $ 247.50$ 8.00$ 264.00 $ 9.50$ 313.50 790 B9bb. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal. con.EA$ 3.25 $ 2,567.50$ 4.00$ 3,160.00 $ 4.00$ 3,160.00 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 - GULF TO BAY FROM MADISON AVE. TO HILLCREST AVE. Landscape Planting for Median 12 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 gal con.27 B10aEA$ 7.50 $ 202.50$ 8.00$ 216.00 $ 9.50$ 256.50 540 B10bb. Variegated Asiatic Jasmine 1 gal. con.EA$ 3.25 $ 1,755.00$ 4.00$ 2,160.00 $ 4.00$ 2,160.00 Landscape Planting for Median 13 a. Indian Hawthorns 3 gal con.866 B11EA$ 3.25 $ 2,814.50$ 4.00$ 3,464.00 $ 4.00$ 3,464.00 110 B12Pine Bark Mulch 3: Medians 5-1CY$ 45.00 $ 4,950.00$ 48.25$ 5,307.50 $ 40.00$ 4,400.00 Additional planting installation per direction of the Owner. C 100 C-1 Indian Hawthorns 3 gal. con.EA$ 7.50 $ 750.00$ 8.00$ 800.00 $ 9.50$ 950.00 100 C-2Pine Back Mulch 3" DepthEA$ 3.25 $ 325.00$ 4.00$ 400.00 $ 4.00$ 400.00 SUB-TOTAL A, B-1-B12 AND C1-C3 $ 94,363.32$ 102,545.50 $ 98,468.50 10% CONTINGENCY $ 9,436.33$ 10,254.55 $ 9,846.85 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BID $ 103,799.65 $ 112,800.05 $ 108,315.35 Item # 9 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the City of Clearwater Police Department, pertaining to the Tampa Bay Regional Child Abduction Response Team (CART), commencing January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay community benefits from the multi-agency effort of the Tampa Bay Regional Child Abduction Response Team (CART), which is a multi-jurisdictional effort by numerous law enforcement agencies to locate and rescue abducted children and under appropriate circumstances, to allocate resources to missing/endangered children cases. The participating agencies have the authority under Part 1, Chapter 23, Florida Statutes, the Florida Mutual Aid Act, to enter into a voluntary agreement for cooperation and assistance of a routine law enforcement nature that crosses jurisdictional lines. The participating law enforcement agencies are so located in relation to each other that it is to the advantage of each to receive and extend mutual aid in the form of law enforcement services and resources to adequately respond to continuing, multi-jurisdictional criminal activity. Each party engaging in any mutual cooperation and assistance pursuant to the Florida Mutual Aid Act will assume its own liability and responsibility for the acts, omissions, or conduct of each partys own employees when such employees are engaged in rendering such aid, cooperation and assistance pursuant to the agreement. Type: Other Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: NoneNone Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $ 0.00$ 0.00 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $ 0.00 For Fiscal Year: to Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment N/A Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 10 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $373,964.00 to Stingray Chevrolet of Plant City, FL for 13 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cars, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement; authorize the purchase of 6 vehicles under Penny for Pinellas III proceeds; authorize the purchase of one vehicle from Project 181-99350 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: The 13 Chevrolet Caprice Police cars will be purchased through the Florida Sheriff's Contract 12-20-0905, Specification 1 and quote dated November 15, 2012. These cars will replace G2317 (2000 GMC Pickup with 91,802 miles), G2403 (2001 Ford Crown Victoria with 87,109 miles), G2518 (2002 Ford Crown Victoria with 95,042 miles), G2621 (2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 84,555 miles), G2674 (2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 101,099 miles), G2734 (2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 88,801 miles), G2760 (2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 85,741 miles), G3005 (2005 Ford Crown Victoria with 104,368 miles), G3067 (2005 Ford Crown Victoria with 114,004 miles), G3163 (2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 97,005 miles), G3169 (2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 96,308 miles), G3170 (2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 95,385 miles) G3175 (2006 Ford Crown Victoria with 88,788 miles). These vehicles are included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Garage CIP Replacement Fund. Thirteen Chevrolet Caprice Patrol vehicles will be purchased. Six of these cars will be marked units and will be purchased with Penney for Pinellas proceeds. Four Caprices will be unmarked or slick top and will be through the Lease Purchase Fund. One unmarked Caprice will be purchased through a replacement fund set up by the Police Department. Two unmarked Caprices will be Anti-crime units and purchased through the Lease Purchase Fund. Type: Purchase Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNone Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $35,440.70$108,358.38 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $143,799.08 For Fiscal Year: 10/01/2012 to 9/30/2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0316-94241-564100-519-$170,388.00L/P CIP 0000 0315-94238-591000-521-$174,660.00Penny for Pinellas Fund 0000 Cover Memo 181-99350$28,916.00Police Vehicle Replacement Fund Item # 11 Bid Required?:Bid Number: Yes Florida Sheriff's Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: Association #12-20-None 0905 Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 11 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $214,165.00 to Alan Jay Automotive Network of Sebring, FL for seven (7) Chevrolet Tahoe, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: The seven Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles will be purchased through the Florida Sheriff's Contract 12-20-0905, Specification 3 and quotes dated November 13, 2012. These vehicles will be assigned to the Chief, Deputy Chief, Patrol Major and Patrol. They will replace G2761 (2003 Ford Crown Victoria with 96,303 miles), G2844 (2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 86,263 miles), G3004 (2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 100,618 miles), G2852 (2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 93,948 miles), G2856 (2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 93,402 miles), G2857 (2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 91,335 miles), G2993 (2005 Ford Crown Victoria with 94,473 miles). These vehicles are included in the Fiscal year 2012/2013 Garage CIP Replacement Fund. These vehicles will be outfitted with emergency equipment by the dealer exactly as Patrol vehicles so they can be transferred to Patrol assignments at a later date. Type: Purchase Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNone Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $44,546.00$12,635.00 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: 60,366.00 For Fiscal Year: 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0316-94241-564100-519-$214,165.00L/P CIP 0000 Bid Required?:Bid Number: No Florida Sheriff's Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: Association bid #12-20-None 0905 Cover Memo Item # 12 Review Approval: Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $142,440.00 to Alan Jay Automotive Network of Sebring, FL for four 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, in accordance with Sec. 2.564(1)(d), Code of Ordinances - Other Governmental bid, authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: The four Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles will be purchased through the Florida Sheriff's Contract 12-20-0905, Specification 24 and quote dated Nov. 13, 2012. These patrol vehicles will be assigned to the beach and are equipped with four-wheel drive. The emergency equipment will be installed by this dealer. The Tahoe will replace G3481 (2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 48,235 miles), G3482, (2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 45,036 miles) G3483 (2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 52,075 miles) and G3484 (2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 54,110 miles). These vehicles are included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Garage CIP Replacement Fund. These vehicles operate exclusively on Clearwater Beach. The constant exposure to the sand and salt air causes extensive rust on all metal components and the electrical system. Type: Purchase Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNone Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $49,379.00$10,869 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $60,248.00 For Fiscal Year: 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0316-94241-564100-519-$142,440.00L/P CIP 0000 Bid Required?:Bid Number: No Florida Sheriff's Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: Association bid #12-20-None 0905 Cover Memo Item # 13 Review Approval: Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Award a contract to Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. of Tampa, Florida for the construction of the Reservoir 2 Brackish Wellfield Expansion Project in the amount of $1,576,481.50, which is the lowest responsible bid in accordance with plans and specifications; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: Reservoir 2 Brackish Wellfield Expansion Project involves the construction of nine Upper Floridan Aquifer System (UFAS) production wells; modification to one existing production well; construction of two UFAS monitoring wells; modification to three UFAS monitor wells; construction of one monitor well nest; and abandonment of two UFAS dual zone monitor wells and one production well. The City of Clearwater currently operates one Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and is preparing to expand the existing WTP 2 located at 21133 N. US Hwy 19 within the City of Clearwater, which was approved in the Reservoir 2 Reverse Osmosis Plant Project Water Master Plan Updated in April 2010. A cooperative funding agreement (CFA) between the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and the City of Clearwater was approved at the September 22, 2010 City Council Meeting that provides for the design, permitting and construction of a brackish reverse osmosis (RO) facility at WTP 2; design and construction of a brackish-water wellfield; and design and permitting of an injection well for the purpose of concentrate disposalSWFWMD and the City of Clearwater both . anticipated that the total cost of the project will be $30,433,780, and SWFWMD will reimburse up to 50% of all costs associated with this project (up to and not to exceed $15,216,890.). There is no cost to the City associated with the SWFWMD Agreement. The project was competitively bid, and Southeast Drilling Services, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder for a proposed fee of $1,576,481.50. Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services during the construction period is being provided by SDI (EOR), which includes daily on-site construction inspection, engineering assistance with onsite observations and interpretations, review of shop drawings, attending meetings, and providing record drawings. Well construction and support services are being provided under the RO 2 Wellfield Permitting and Development Project (10-0033-UT), which is included in the CFA agreement. The contract period for construction is 300 consecutive calendar days estimated to start in January 2013 and finish in November 2013. The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department will own, operate and maintain the wells. Resolution 12-12 was passed on November 1, 2012, establishing the Citys intent to reimburse certain Water and Sewer Utility project costs incurred with future tax-exempt financing. The projects identified with 2014 revenue bonds as a funding source were included in the project list associated with Resolution 12-12. Sufficient budget for interim financing or funding with 2014 Water and Sewer Revenue Bond proceeds will be available when issued in the amount of $788,240.75 in 0381-96767, Reverse Osmosis Plant at Reservoir 2. A first quarter amendment will increase the budget for Other Governmental Revenue (337900) in Capital Improvement Program project 0315-96767, Reverse Osmosis at Reservoir 2 for SWFWMDs share in the amount of $788,240.75, for total funding in the amount of $1,576,481.50. Cover Memo Type: Capital expenditure Item # 14 Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: NoYes Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $1,576,481.50 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $1,576,481.50$1,576,481.50 For Fiscal Year: 2012 to 2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0381-96767-563800-533-$788,240.75See summary section 000-0000 0315-96767-563800-533-$788,240.75See summary section 000-0000 Bid Required?:Bid Number: Yes10-0033-UT Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: None Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 14 BID OPENING RECORDING SHEET REVERSE OSMOSIS #2 PLANT WELL DRILLING PROJECT MANAGER: ROB MAUE, PE RD MSB BUILDING, 3 FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM @ 1:30 P.M. DATE OF BID OPENING: THURSDAY, 11/15/2012 DATE OF AWARD: THURSDAY, 12/6/2012 10% BID BID BIDCONTRACTORPROPOSALTOTAL #BOND 1 A C SCHULTES X$1,612,149.00 2 ADVANCED WELL DRILLING - 3 ALL WEBB X$3,086,893.70 4 APPLIED DRILLING X $1,990,032.00 5 DIVERSIFIED DRILLING - 6 HAUSINGER & ASSOCIATES - 7 ROWE DRILLING X $2,569,968.50 8 SOUTHEAST DRILLING X $1,576,481.50 APPARENT LOW BID: Southeast Drilling ND 2 LOW BID: A C Schultes RD 3 LOW BID: Applied Drilling ALL OF THE ABOVE CONTRACTORS HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. 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(consent) SUMMARY: This Agenda Item is for the construction of the expansion of Reverse Osmosis Plant No. 1, which consists of increasing the treatment capacity of the Plant by 1.5 million gallons per day. The water plant was initially constructed in 2003 with the intent of the expansion taking place in this time frame. The goal of this project is to implement the City Water Supply Master Plan of self-reliance, producing more local water and reducing stress on the regional water supply system. CDM Smith, the engineering design consultant for this project and an Engineer-of-Record for the City of Clearwater, was responsible for the design of the improvements. Four bids were received and Brandes Design Build, Inc. was the lowest in the amount of $8,000,556.73 for the base bid. There are 2 add alternate bid items (2 and 5) that staff has decided to add to the contract which brings the total of the contract amount to $8,121,739.69. After comparing the bids, CDM Smith has provided a letter of recommendation to award the construction of the project to Brandes Design Build, Inc. and City staff concurs. It is anticipated that construction will be accomplished in 300 days and be completed by the end of December 2013. This schedule is structured to coincide with the improvements at Sid Lickton Park, limiting the disruption to the neighborhood and nearby residents. Due to the complexity of the project, CDM Smith will be providing CEI Services for this project in the amount of $969,790. The City of Clearwaters Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the Reverse Osmosis Plant 1. Resolution 12-12 was passed on November 1, 2012, establishing the Citys intent to reimburse certain Water and Sewer Utility project costs incurred with future tax-exempt financing. The projects identified with 2014 revenue bonds as a funding source were included in the project list associated with Resolution 12-12. First quarter amendments will transfer interim financing or funding of 2014 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds when issued in amounts of $900,000.00 from 0381-96664, WPC R & R, $34,400.00 from 0381-96665, Sanitary Sewer R and R and $600,000.00 from 0381-96742, Line Relocation Capitalized to 0381-96764, Reverse Osmosis Plant Expansion - Reservoir 1; and $500,000.00 of revenue from 0315-96739, Reclaimed Distribution System to 0315-96764, Reverse Osmosis Plant Reservoir 1 for total transfers in the amount of $2,034,400. With the first quarter amendments, sufficient budget for interim financing or funding with 2014 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds will be available when issued in the amount of $4,954,730 in 0381-96764, Reverse Osmosis Plant Expansion Reservoir 1 and $4,136,799.69 in 0315- . 96764, Reverse Osmosis Plant Expansion Reservoir 1 for total funding in the amount of $9,091,529.69 Type: Capital expenditure Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: NoYes Budget Adjustment Comments: See summary Cover Memo Item # 15 Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $9,091,529.69 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $9,091,529.69$9,091,529.69 For Fiscal Year: 2012 to 2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0381-96764-563800-533-$4,954,730.00See summary 000-0000 0315-96764-563800-533-$3,167,009.69See summary 000-0000 0315-96764-561300-533-$ 969,790.00See summary 000-0000 Bid Required?:Bid Number: Yes09-0018-UT Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: None Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 15 REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT #1 - PLANT EXPANSION 09-0018-UT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 BRANDES DESIGN BUILD, INC. TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC. WHARTON-SMITH WPC INDUSTRIAL 2151 N. E. Coachman Rd. 2719 17th St. E. 750 Monroe Rd. 11651 Phillips Highway Clearwater, Fl.Palmetto, Fl.Sanford, Fl.Jacksonvile, Fl. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNT BASE BID MOBILIZATION (may not exceed 3.5% of Base Bid) 1LS1 $ 260,000.00 $ 260,000.00$ 270,000.00 $ 270,000.00$ 300,000.00$ 300,000.00$ 200,000.00$ 200,000.00 SITEWORK 2LS1 $ 1,045,000.00$ 1,045,000.00$ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00$ 1,392,600.00$ 1,392,600.00$ 1,500,000.00$ 1,500,000.00 ABESTOS ABATEMENT ALLOWANCE 2.01LS1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00 3.0 MG GROUND STORAGE TANKS 3LS1 $ 2,500,000.00$ 2,500,000.00$ 2,900,000.00 $ 2,900,000.00$ 2,660,000.00$ 2,660,000.00$ 2,800,000.00$ 2,800,000.00 RAW WATER BOOST PUMPS 4LS1 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00$ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00$ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 60,000.00 Raw Water Boost Pump and Motor (ODP) 4.01EA1 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 40,616.00 $ 40,616.00$ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00$ 38,400.00$ 38,400.00 Raw Water Boost Pump and Motor Sale Tax Saving 4.01AEA1 $ 2,450.00 $ 2,450.00$ 2,487.00$ 2,487.00$ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00$ 2,354.00$ 2,354.00 Raw Water Boost Pump VFD (ODP) 4.02EA1 $ 12,500.00 $ 12,500.00$ 29,955.00 $ 29,955.00$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00$ 29,800.00$ 29,800.00 Raw Water Boost Pump VFD Sale Tax Saving 4.02AEA1 $ 800.00$ 800.00$ 1,847.00$ 1,847.00$ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00$ 1,838.00$ 1,838.00 ADSORPTION SYSTEM 5LS1 $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00$ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00$ 230,000.00$ 230,000.00$ 132,000.00$ 132,000.00 Adsorption Treatment System Equipment (ODP) 5.01LS1 $ 750,000.00 $ 750,000.00$ 750,000.00 $ 750,000.00$ 700,000.00$ 700,000.00$ 750,000.00$ 750,000.00 Adsorption Treatment System Equipment Sale Tax Saving 5.01ALS1 $ 45,050.00 $ 45,050.00$ 45,050.00 $ 45,050.00$ 42,000.00 $ 42,000.00$ 45,050.00$ 45,050.00 BACKWASH DECANT and POLYMER SYSTEM 6LS1 $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00$ 320,000.00 $ 320,000.00$ 400,000.00$ 400,000.00$ 320,000.00$ 320,000.00 Backwash Recycle Pumps (ODP) 6.01EA2 $ 19,728.00 $ 39,456.00$ 9,864.00$ 19,728.00$ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00$ 37,200.00$ 74,400.00 Backwash Recycle Pumps Sale Tax Saving 6.01AEA2 $ 1,233.68 $ 2,467.36$ 617.00$ 1,234.00$ 600.00 $ 1,200.00$ 4,514.00 Backwash Residual Pumps (ODP) 6.02EA2 $ 12,500.00 $ 25,000.00$ 6,250.00$ 12,500.00$ 8,000.00 $ 16,000.00$ 12,500.00$ 25,000.00 Backwash Residual Pumps Sale Tax Saving 6.02AEA2 $ 800.00$ 1,600.00$ 400.00$ 800.00$ 480.00 $ 960.00$ 1,550.00 Decant Tanks (ODP) 6.03EA2 $ 90,400.00 $ 180,800.00$ 45,200.00 $ 90,400.00$ 60,000.00 $ 120,000.00$ 45,200.00$ 90,400.00 Decant Tanks Sale Tax Saving 6.03AEA2 $ 5,474.00 $ 10,948.00$ 2,737.00$ 5,474.00$ 3,600.00 $ 7,200.00$ 5,474.00 Residuals Holding Tank (ODP) 6.04EA1 $ 27,100.00 $ 27,100.00$ 27,100.00 $ 27,100.00$ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 27,100.00$ 27,100.00 Residuals Holding Tank Sale Tax Saving 6.04AEA1 $ 1,676.00 $ 1,676.00$ 1,676.00$ 1,676.00$ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00$ 1,676.00$ 1,676.00 6.05Polymer System (ODP)EA1 $ 39,972.00 $ 39,972.00$ 30,500.00 $ 30,500.00$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 30,000.00 Item # 15 REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT #1 - PLANT EXPANSION 09-0018-UT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 BRANDES DESIGN BUILD, INC. TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC. WHARTON-SMITH WPC INDUSTRIAL 2151 N. E. Coachman Rd. 2719 17th St. E. 750 Monroe Rd. 11651 Phillips Highway Clearwater, Fl.Palmetto, Fl.Sanford, Fl.Jacksonvile, Fl. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNT Polymer System Sale Tax Saving 6.05AEA1 $ 2,448.32 $ 2,448.32$ 1,880.00$ 1,880.00$ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00$ 1,850.00$ 1,850.00 New Control Panel (CP) 120 (ODP) 6.06EA1 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00$ 41,500.00 $ 41,500.00$ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00$ 41,500.00$ 41,500.00 New Control Panel (CP) 120 Sale Tax Saving 6.06AEA1 $ 1,250.00 $ 1,250.00$ 2,540.00$ 2,540.00$ 3,600.00 $ 3,600.00$ 2,540.00$ 2,540.00 CARTRIDGE FILTRATION 7LS1 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00$ 110,000.00 $ 110,000.00$ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00 Cartridge Filter Vessel (ODP) 7.01EA1 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00$ 26,067.00 $ 26,067.00$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 65,033.00$ 65,033.00 Cartridge Filter Vessel Sale Tax Saving 7.01AEA1 $ 1,550.00 $ 1,550.00$ 1,646.00$ 1,646.00$ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00$ 3,951.00$ 3,951.00 MEMBRANE FEED PUMPING 8LS1 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00$ 163,000.00 $ 163,000.00$ 220,000.00$ 220,000.00$ 450,000.00$ 450,000.00 Membrane Feed Pumps (ODP) 8.01EA3 $ 48,584.00 $ 145,752.00$ 48,584.00 $ 145,752.00$ 50,000.00 $ 150,000.00$ 48,584.00$ 145,752.00 Membrane Feed Pumps Sale Tax Saving 8.01AEA3 $ 2,965.04 $ 8,895.12$ 2,965.00$ 8,895.00$ 3,000.00 $ 9,000.00$ 8,795.12 VFDs (ODP) 8.02EA2 $ 75,560.00 $ 151,120.00$ 75,560.00 $ 151,120.00$ 80,000.00 $ 160,000.00$ 75,560.00$ 151,120.00 VFDs Sale Tax Saving 8.02AEA2 $ 4,583.60 $ 9,167.20$ 4,558.00$ 9,116.00$ 4,800.00 $ 9,600.00$ 9,117.20 REVERSE OSMOSIS SKIDS 9LS1 $ 600,000.00 $ 600,000.00$ 224,000.00 $ 224,000.00$ 220,000.00$ 220,000.00$ 950,000.00$ 950,000.00 RO Membranes (ODP) 9.01EA420 $ 400.00$ 168,000.00$ 1,224.00$ 514,080.00$ 1,300.00 $ 546,000.00$ 400.00$ 168,000.00 RO Membranes Sale Tax Saving 9.01AEA420 $ 74.00$ 31,080.00$ 74.00$ 31,080.00$ 78.00$ 32,760.00$ 10,130.00 CONCENTRATE PUMP STATION 10LS1 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00$ 205,000.00 $ 205,000.00$ 170,000.00$ 170,000.00$ 105,000.00$ 105,000.00 Concentrate Pumps (ODP) 10.01EA3 $ 285,050.00 $ 855,150.00$ 87,350.00 $ 262,050.00$ 85,000.00 $ 255,000.00$ 272,050.00$ 816,150.00 Concentrate Pumps Sale Tax Saving 10.01AEA3 $ 17,153.00 $ 51,459.00$ 5,291.00$ 15,873.00$ 5,100.00 $ 15,300.00$ 49,019.00 Pump Control Panel and VFDs (LCP 120) (ODP) 10.02EA1 $ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00$ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00$ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00$ 80,000.00$ 80,000.00 Pump Control Panel and VFDs (LCP 120) Sale Tax Saving 10.02AEA1 $ 4,850.00 $ 4,850.00$ 4,850.00$ 4,850.00$ 4,800.00 $ 4,800.00$ 4,850.00 TRANSFER (BLENDED WATER) PUMPING 11LS1 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00$ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 65,000.00$ 65,000.00 Transfer (Blended Water Pumping) (ODP) 11.01EA1 $ 18,714.00 $ 18,714.00$ 41,116.00 $ 41,116.00$ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 12,240.00$ 12,240.00 Transfer (Blended Water Pumping) Sale Tax Saving 11.01AEA1 $ 1,172.84 $ 1,172.84$ 2,517.00$ 2,517.00$ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00$ 784.40$ 784.40 RO and ADMIN BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 12LS1 $ 18,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 342,000.00$ 342,000.00$ 250,000.00$ 250,000.00$ 520,000.00$ 520,000.00 Item # 15 REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT #1 - PLANT EXPANSION 09-0018-UT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 BRANDES DESIGN BUILD, INC. TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC. WHARTON-SMITH WPC INDUSTRIAL 2151 N. E. Coachman Rd. 2719 17th St. E. 750 Monroe Rd. 11651 Phillips Highway Clearwater, Fl.Palmetto, Fl.Sanford, Fl.Jacksonvile, Fl. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNT Main CP-110 New Control Panel (ODP) 12.01EA1 $ 135,000.00 $ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00 $ 135,000.00$ 58,000.00 $ 58,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00 Main CP-110 New Control Panel Sale Tax Saving 12.01AEA1 $ 8,150.00 $ 8,150.00$ 8,150.00$ 8,150.00$ 3,480.00 $ 3,480.00$ 8,150.00$ 8,150.00 BACKWASH HOLDING TANK 13LS1 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00$ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00 MATERIALS TESTING ALLOWANCE 14LS1 $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00$ 35,000.00$ 35,000.00 EXCAVATION BELOW NORMAL GRADE AND BEDDING ROCK REFILL 15CY500 $ 35.00$ 17,500.00$ 60.00$ 30,000.00$ 40.00$ 20,000.00$ 75.00$ 37,500.00 METAL BUILDING ANALYSIS ALLOWANCE 16LS1$10,000$10,000$10,000$ 10,000.00$10,000$10,000 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 SUBTOTAL (BID ITEMS 1.00-16.00)$ 7,619,577.84$ 7,732,599.00$ 8,660,000.00$ 10,086,037.72 17LS1$ 380,978.89$ 386,629.95$ 433,000.00$ 504,301.89 TOTAL BASE BID (GRAND TOTAL) (BID ITEMS 1.00-17.00)$ 8,000,556.73$ 8,119,228.95$ 9,093,000.00$ 10,590,339.61 ADDITIVE ALTERNATES RO & HSP BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS A.1.00LS1 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1 $ 220,000.00 $ 220,000.00$ 220,000.00 $ 220,000.00$ 245,000.00$ 245,000.00$ 165,000.00$ 165,000.00 Subtotal Additive Alternate NO. 1 $ 220,000.00$ 245,000.00$ 165,000.00 $ 220,000.00 A.2.00 MEMBRANE CLEANING ADDITIVE LS1 ALTERNATE NO. 2 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00$ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00$ 52,800.00 $ 52,800.00$ 65,000.00$ 65,000.00 A.2.01Cartridge Filter Vessel (ODP)EA1 $ 22,500.00 $ 22,500.00$ 30,535.00 $ 30,535.00$ 34,000.00 $ 34,000.00$ 65,033.00$ 65,033.00 A.2.01AEA1 Cartridge Filter Vessel Sale Tax $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00$ 1,882.00$ 1,882.00$ 2,040.00 $ 2,040.00$ 3,951.98$ 3,951.98 A.2.02Cleaning System Horiz End Suction Centrifugal Pump EA1 (ODP) $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00$ 46,293.00 $ 46,293.00$ 46,000.00 $ 46,000.00$ 46,293.00$ 46,293.00 A.2.02ACleaning System Horiz End Suction Centrifugal Pump EA1 Sale Tax $ 1,550.00 $ 1,550.00$ 2,827.00$ 2,827.00$ 2,760.00 $ 2,760.00$ 2,827.58$ 2,827.58 A.2.03VFD (ODP)EA1 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00$ 40,500.00 $ 40,500.00$ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 40,500.00$ 40,500.00 A.2.03AEA1 VFD Sale Tax $ 950.00$ 950.00$ 2,480.00$ 2,480.00$ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00$ 2,480.00$ 2,480.00 Subtotal Additive Alternate NO.2 $ 72,400.00$ 149,517.00$ 180,000.00$ 226,085.56 A.3.00AS SYSTEM MEDIA EXCHANGE ADDITIVE LS1 ALTERNATE NO. 3 $ 32,000.00$ 32,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00 Item # 15 REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT #1 - PLANT EXPANSION 09-0018-UT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 AWARD - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 BRANDES DESIGN BUILD, INC. TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC. WHARTON-SMITH WPC INDUSTRIAL 2151 N. E. Coachman Rd. 2719 17th St. E. 750 Monroe Rd. 11651 Phillips Highway Clearwater, Fl.Palmetto, Fl.Sanford, Fl.Jacksonvile, Fl. BID ITEMS UNITQTYUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNTUNIT PRICEAMOUNT UNIT PRICEAMOUNT A.3.01EA1 As System Media Exchange (ODP) $ 202,000.00 $ 202,000.00$ 202,000.00 $ 202,000.00$ 200,000.00200000$ 202,000.00$ 202,000.00 A.3.01AAs System Media Exchange Sale TaxEA1 $ 12,170.00 $ 12,170.00$ 12,170.00 $ 12,170.00$ 12,000.00 12000$ 12,170.00$ 12,170.00 Subtotal Additive Alternate NO. 3 $ 246,170.00$ 234,170.00$ 275,000.00$ 264,170.00 A.4.00DUAL MEDIA FILTER REPLACEMENT LS1 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 4 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00$ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00$ 57,600.00 $ 57,600.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00 A.4.01Dual Media Filter Replacement (ODP)EA1 $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00$ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00 A.4.01AEA1 Dual Media Filter Replacement Sale Tax $ 2,750.00 $ 2,750.00$ 2,450.00$ 2,450.00$ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00$ 2,450.00$ 2,450.00 Subtotal Additive Alternate NO. 4 $ 112,750.00$ 92,450.00$ 100,000.00$ 87,450.00 A.5.00 BLEND WATER PUMPS ADDITIVE 1 LS ALTERNATE NO. 5 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00$ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00$ 27,600.00 $ 27,600.00$ 52,000.00$ 52,000.00 EA4 A.5.01 Blend Water Pumps (ODP) $ 10,279.00 $ 41,116.00$ 12,240.00 $ 48,960.00$ 10,000.00 $ 40,000.00$ 31,525.00$ 126,100.00 EA4 A.5.01ABlend Water Pumps Sale Tax $ 666.74$ 2,666.96$ 747.00$ 2,988.00$ 600.00 $ 2,400.00$ 1,904.00$ 7,616.00 Subtotal Additive Alternate NO. 5 $ 48,782.96$ 87,948.00$ 70,000.00$ 185,716.00 $ 200.00 TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID (GRAND TOTAL) (BID $ 700,102.96 $ 784,085.00 $ 870,000.00 $ 928,421.56 ITEMS A.1.00-A.5.01A): Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 2 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 3 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 4 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 5 of 12 · · · · Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 6 of 12 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 7 of 12 · Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 8 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 9 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 10 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 11 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 2 \nPage 12 of 12 Item # 15 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 15 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the conveyance of an Underground Distribution Easement to Florida Power Corporation (FPC), doing business as Progress Energy Florida, Inc., granting appropriate authority to FPC for its continued operation and maintenance of facilities located within a former City right-of-way; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: On October 4, 2012, the City Council passed and adopted Ordinance 8363-12 vacating certain portions of City right-of-way to accommodate the expansion of the Capitol Theatre. The City now holds fee title to the vacated right-of-way. There are several public and private utilities currently located in the vacated alley within the footprint of the proposed building expansion and will be relocated during the construction project. However, an FPC distribution line will remain in its current location. It will be more cost- effective to construct a vault under the building addition to house the electrical facilities. The proposed easement provides for FPCs continued operation of its facilities and for the City to construct the improvements as designed. Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 16 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 16 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 16 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 16 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Cleveland Street 78' Right-of-Way J.R. Davey Et. Al. Resubdivision Hillsborough Plat Book 1, Page 87 7 6 5 48' 41.34' South Right-of Way 17' Alley 89.34' 8 Legal Description: 17' Alley Way Vacation described as follows: The portion of the 17' alley lying South of Lot 7, and the west 41.34' of Lot 6, Block B, properties described in the plat titled "J.R. DAVEY,ET. AL. RESUBDIVISION" located in Plat Book 1, Page 87 of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, FL, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.Item # 16 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 1 Cleveland Street 78' Right-of-Way J.R. Davey J.R. Davey Et. Al. Resubdivision Et. Al. Resubdivision Hillsborough Plat Hillsborough Plat Book 1, Page 87 Book 1, Page 87 7 7 6 6 5 48' 41.34' 48' 41.34' South Right-of Way 17' Alley 89.34' 8 Item # 16 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 1 LOCATION MAP Underground Distribution Easement CLEVELAND ST COURT ST ² Underground Distribution Easement to Florida Power Corporation Prepared by: Item # 16 Engineering Department Geographic Technology Division 100 S. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 Map Gen By:CRM Reviewed By: C_LDate:11/16/2012 Grid #:286B S-T-R:16-29S-15E Scale:N.T.S. Ph: (727)562-4750, Fax: (727)526-4755 www.MyClearwater.com Path: V:\GIS\Engineering\Location Maps\Underground Distrib Easement Capitol Thtr.mxd Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Supplemental Work Order in the amount of $50,000, to an existing Work Order of $271,690, approved by Council on October 22, 2009, bringing the total budget to $321,690, to Cardno TBE, an Engineer-of-Record for the City of Clearwater, to provide additional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the relocation of the Citys water, sewer and reclaimed water facilities that are in conflict with the reconstruction of US 19 from Whitney Road to north of Gulf to Bay Blvd, (SR 60);and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) SUMMARY: This Agenda Item is for additional Construction Engineering and Inspection, (CEI), services for the relocation of the Citys existing water, sewer and reclaimed water mains that are in conflict with the reconstruction of US 19 from Whitney Road to north of SR 60 (Gulf to Bay Blvd), FDOT FPN: 256881-1 and 256881-2. The scope of the work includes general project management, coordination and construction administration, receive, review, log and process shop drawings, attend progress meetings, observe and report on the progress and quality of work, review requests for payment, provide record drawings and project close-out This is supplement number 1 to the existing task order for post design services. Due to the complexity of the project, project delays and latent conditions, additional time and funding in the amount of $50,000 is required to assist the City in completion of this project. This a time and material contract and as such, will only be expended as needed up to but not exceeding $50,000 without further Council approval. Cardno TBE is the EOR responsible for designing the utility relocation work and will provide CEI services related to work on the City of Clearwaters infrastructure throughout the construction period. Sufficient budget and revenue is available as follows: $25,000.00 from 0315-96739, Reclaimed Water Distribution and Utility Renewal and Replacement funding in the amounts of $15,000.00 from 0327-96634, Sanitary Utility Relocation Accommodation and $10,000.00 from 0327- 96742, Line Relocation-Capitalized for total funding in the amount of $50,000. Type: Capital expenditure Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNo Budget Adjustment Comments: See Summary Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $50,000 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: $50,000 50,000 For Fiscal Year: 2012 to 2013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 0327-96742-561300-533-000-10,000see summary section 0000 0327-96634-561300-533-000-15,000see summary section 0000 Cover Memo 0315-96739-561300-533-000-25,000see summary section Item # 17 0000 Review Approval: Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Attorney to hire Thompson, Sizemore and Gonzales to represent the City in the matter of Dwayne Chris Vaughan and Michael Faulkner v. City of Clearwater in the initial estimated amount of $100,000. (consent) SUMMARY: The City of Clearwater was served with a lawsuit alleging that Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Faulkner were discriminated against on the basis of age in being denied promotions to Fire Lieutenant. Mr. Vaughan is additionally claiming that he is being retaliated against for opposing a prior unlawful employment practice. The City Attorney has assigned defense of this lawsuit to the law firm of Thompson, Sizemore and Gonzalez. The initial budget is estimated at $100,000 for defense of this case. If the case goes to trial it will likely incur greater expenses. The initial funding of $100,000 will come out of the City Attorneys professional services budget. Type: Operating Expenditure Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNo Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: $100,000 Not to Exceed:Total Cost: For Fiscal Year: 10012012 to 09302013 Appropriation CodeAmountAppropriation Comment 010096005301005140000000100000 Bid Required?:Bid Number: No Sole Other Bid / Contract:Bid Exceptions: Source Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 18 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Approve the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan and adopt Resolution 12-18. SUMMARY: The US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan is a guiding document that summarizes the current context of the corridor and sets forth an implementable vision to strengthen the identity, design, mobility, and competitiveness of the corridor in the region. The strategies identified in the Plan fall primarily under the purview of the City but also state the need for coordination with area businesses and various governmental entities. The project was funded through the Department of Energys Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, and builds upon goals and Clearwater Greenprint strategies contained in the , which was approved by Council on December 14, 2011. With assistance from a consultant team led by HDR, the Planning and Development Department worked with corridor stakeholders to define land use and development strategies to leverage the corridors unique locational advantages, capitalize on market opportunities, and maximize benefits of planned transit and transportation improvements. Public outreach activities included: Stakeholder Listening Sessions and Focus Groups: In February and March 2012, five group listening sessions (organized by general types of stakeholders) and five individual listening sessions (organized for targeted outreach to specific individuals or small groups) were held to hear insights on the assets, issues and opportunities along the corridor. Four additional focus groups were held to receive feedback on the preliminary framework plan and strategies in August 2012. City Council: The project team presented at three City Council work sessions to receive guidance on preliminary and recommended framework plan and strategies. Public Open House Events: Two open house events were held in May 2012 and August 2012 to preview the framework plan, engage the public, and to prioritize refined strategies; and Public Outreach Campaign: In March, May, July and August 2012, staff spoke about the project at the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and three Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) committee meetings, keeping community members and representatives of other municipalities updated on the progress of the plan. Online Forum: From March to September 2012, an emerging public outreach tool, MindMixer, was used as an online discussion board for the Plan providing an additional outlet for public engagement. To provide context for the Plan, both a market analysis and a land use and mobility assessment were conducted. The market analysis was performed by RCLCO, a national real estate advisory firm, and outlined the conditions and trends influencing the corridors market position in the City and Tampa Bay Region. The land use and mobility assessment was performed by HDR and provided background information regarding conditions along the corridor including land use and development, parks, trails and open space, form and character, planning and development context and mobility. Cover Memo A framework plan was developed that divides the corridor into three types of revitalization areasRegional Item # 19 Centers, Neighborhood Centers and In-Between Areasand offers general guidance on the appropriate intensity, form and character of development for each type. The framework plan, included within the overall plan document, includes five concept studies of specific sites to demonstrate the development potential using the guidance contained in the framework plan. The US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan recommended strategies serve as the starting point for future implementation steps along the corridor. While some of the strategies will require policy changes to City documents, including the Comprehensive Plan and the Community Development Code, others call for increased participation from private enterprise, increased coordination and promotion of transit improvements and the introduction of green technology along the corridor. The recommended strategies are organized into four topic areas: revitalization and redevelopment, competitiveness, mobility and connectivity, and sustainability, as generally described below. 1. Revitalization and Redevelopment (Plan pages 61-72): The strategies focus on the long-term retrofit and redevelopment of sites at the corridors Regional and Neighborhood Centers and the ongoing transformation and improvement of the In-Between Areas. The strategies set the stage to allow higher development intensities and densities with corresponding design standards. Strategies include: Plan for land use intensification; Apply a new zoning overlay district; Draft new design standards; Encourage employment-intensive and transit-supportive land uses; and Initiate a property improvement program. 2. Competitiveness (Plan pages 72-75): The strategies are designed to accelerate the pace of improvement along the corridor by aligning actions and programs affecting the corridors competitive position. Strategies include: Expand development incentives; Facilitate review processes; Create a corridor improvement organization; Install wayfinding signs; Strengthen brand identity; and Enhance gateways and streetscapes. 3. Mobility and Connectivity (Plan pages 76-82): The strategies center on making it easier to travel from place to place by various modes of transportation, which contributes to a more livable and competitive corridor. Strategies include: Create interconnected street networks; Improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; Advocate for enhanced transit service; and Plan for circulator service. 4. Sustainability (Plan pages 83-87): The strategies presented are a logical continuation of those presented as part of the Clearwater Greenprint, which calls for the promotion of more sustainable practices in the design of public and private spaces and achieving more energy and resource efficient kinds of development. Strategies include: Green streets program and initiatives; Cover Memo Low impact development for sites and buildings; and Item # 19 Energy and water efficiency. The US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan also includes Appendix A, which contains a series of maps developed for the land use and mobility assessment portion of the plan. Appendix B presents case studies of several mixed- use developments and green redevelopment projects. Appendix C contains additional information on all engagement and outreach activities. Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 19 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 19 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 19 Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater, Florida DRAFT Item # 19 This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 CLEARWATER i Creating Innovative Places TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...........................................................vFRAMEWORK PLAN & CONCEPTS ...........................................47 Framework Plan ................................................................47 INTRODUCTION ................................................................1 Concept Studies ................................................................54 ISSUES & IDEAS ................................................................3 PLAN STRATEGIES ................................................................61 Stakeholder Listening Sessions ................................................................4 Revitalization & Redevelopment ............................................................61 Public Workshops ................................................................6 Competitiveness ................................................................72 Focus Groups ................................................................8 Mobility & Connectivity ................................................................76 Online Discussion Board ................................................................8 Sustainability ................................................................83 MARKET CONTEXT ................................................................13 Market Overview ................................................................13 APPENDICES Market Sector Analysis ................................................................17 Market Potential ................................................................22A. Context Maps ................................................................89 B. Case Studies ................................................................125 PLANNING CONTEXT ............................................................27 C. Engagement & Outreach Activities ....................................................153 Land Use & Development ................................................................28 Character & Identity ................................................................32 Parks, Trails & Open Space ................................................................34 Planning & Policy Context ................................................................35 Mobility ................................................................42 Item # 19 .......................... ii US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES Table 1. Online Discussion Board Comment Summary - Round 1 Topic ........9Figure 1. US 19 Study Area ................................................................1 Table 2. Online Discussion Board Comment Summary - Round 2 Topic ......10Figure 2. Citizens Reviewing Display Boards at Public Workshop 1 ..............3 Table 3. US 19 Corridor Market Strengths and Challenges .........................13Figure 3. Community Listening Session .....................................................4 Table 4. US 19 Corridor & Other Regional Job Cores ..................................23Figure 4. Public Workshop 2 ................................................................7 Table 5. Market Opportunity by Land Use ................................................23Figure 5. Screenshot from MindMixer Online Discussion Board ...................8 Table 6. Retail Strengths & Challenges ....................................................25Figure 6. Online Survey Results for Revitalization Strategies ....................11 ....................................................25Figure 7. Online Survey Results for Competitiveness Strategies ................12 Table 8. For-Rent Residential Strengths & Challenges ..............................25Figure 8. Online Survey Results for Mobility Strategies ............................12 Table 9. For-Sale Residential Strengths & Challenges ...............................25Figure 9. National Real Estate Outlook ....................................................14 Table 10. US 19 Study Area Existing Land Use ..........................................28Figure 10. Tampas Favored Quarter .......................................................16 Figure 11. Tampa Bay Regions Metro Cores ............................................16 US 19 Corridor ................................................................36 Figure 12. REIS North Pinellas Submarket ...............................................18 Table 12. City of Clearwater Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Figure 13. US 19 Study Area ................................................................27 ................................................................38 Figure 14. Low Intensity Development Along US 19 at Sunset Point..30 Table 13. Framework Plan Place Types ....................................................48 Figure 15. Bayview Gardens Redevelopment Site ...................................31 .......................................................31 ..........33 Figure 18. Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex & Bright House Field ..................34 Figure 19. Progress Energy Trail Pedestrian Bridge at US 19 .....................34 Figure 20. Citywide Design Structure Map ...............................................37 Figure 21. Pinellas County Secondary Transit Corridors ............................39 Figure 22. US 19 South of Enterprise Road ...............................................42 Figure 23. US 19 Frontage Road ..............................................................42 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan US 19 CLEARWATER iii Creating Innovative Places Figure 24. Examples of Pedestrian Conditions Along US 19 Corrido ..........44Figure 47. Ideal Street Network .............................................................76 Figure 25. PSTA Bus Service on US 19 ......................................................46Figure 48. Ideal Street Network Concepts Applied to Areas along .......77 Figure 26. Plan Framework Map.............................................................47Figure 49. Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Best Practices.........................79 Figure 27. Regional Center Character Images ..........................................49Figure 50. BRT Vehicle and Stop Improvements .......................................80 Figure 28. Neighborhood Center Character Images ..................................51Figure 51. Potential US 19 Local Circulator ..............................................81 Figure 29. In-Between Area Character Images .........................................52 ................83 Figure 30. Bayview Gardens Concept Study .............................................55Figure 53. Features of Green Streets and Low Impact Development ..........84 Figure 31. Belleair Concept Study ...........................................................56Figure 54. Sketches of Low Impact Development Design Strategies ..........86 Figure 32. Sunset Point Concept Study ....................................................57 Figure 33. Countryside North Concept Study ............................................58 Figure 34. Countryside South Concept Study...........................................59 ............................62 Figure 36. Excerpts from Countywide Plan Position Statements & Strategies 63 ....64 Figure 38. Mall Redevelopment with Street Network & Walkable Streetscapes................................................................66 ..............................67 Figure 40. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages ...............................................68 Figure 41. Large-Scale Retail with Liner Buildings ...................................69 Figure 42. Drive-Through Facilities Integrated into a Town Cente70 Figure 43. Public Squares & Greens .........................................................71 Figure 44. Example Communications from a Membership-based Organization ................................................................74 ............................................75 Figure 46. Examples of Gateway Treatments...........................................75 Item # 19 .......................... iv US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan US 19 CLEARWATER v Creating Innovative Places ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY OF CLEARWATER CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT George N. Cretekos, Mayor Geri Lopez, Director Paul F. Gibson, Vice- Mayor Doreen Hock-Dipolito Jay Polglaze ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Bill Jonson Sarah Josuns, Environmental Specialist CITY ADMINISTRATION William B. Horne II, City Manager CONSULTANT TEAM Jill Silverboard, Assistant City Manager HDR Engineering, Inc. Rod Irwin, Assistant City Manager RCLCO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Michael Delk, AICP, Director Gina L. Clayton, Assistant Director Lauren Matzke, AICP, Long-Range Planning Manager Catherine Lee, Project Manager Item # 19 .......................... vi US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan US 19 CLEARWATER 1 Creating Innovative Places INTRODUCTION As the City works to make the US 19 corridor a more attractive, Figure 1. US 19 Study Area successful, and sustainable destination, the US 19 Clearwater: Creating (US 19 Plan) establishes a framework for the City Innovative Places Plan to promote future redevelopment on the corridor. Using grant fun from the US Department of Energy, this plan The US 19 Plan builds upon Citys ongoing efforts to become mor sustainable and address energy efficiency. The following initia plans: U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, 2007 Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Government Operations, 2008 Florida Green Building Coalition Green City certification, 2009 Clearwater Greenprint, 2011 The US 19 Plan addresses the future of the 8.4-mile long corrido primarily within the City of Clearwater. As shown in Figure 1, t area for this plan was defined as the lands located within one-h US 19 between the city limits south of Belleair Road and north o Road. The study area also includes sites along both sides of Gul Boulevard between US 19 and McMullen Booth Road and properties along the south side of Drew Street between US 19 and McMullen Booth Road. Most lands within the study area are located in the incorporated limits of the City of Clearwater, although some par in unincorporated Pinellas County but within the Citys Planning The few parcels in the most northern extent of the study area wi City of Dunedin are excluded from this study. The US 19 Plan was prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR), with US 19 CorridorUnincorporated CountyCity of Dunedin US 19 Study AreaCity of Safety HarborCity of Clearwater support from RCLCO and the University of Florida Program for Res Clearwater Planning AreaCity of Largo Miles 00.512 Efficient Communities (UF PREC). Item # 19 ......................................... 2 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places The US 19 Redevelopment Plan includes the following sections: Issues & Ideas. Outlines public engagement efforts and summarizes comments received during planning process Market Context. Provides overview of existing market conditions and demand for the future Planning Context. Describes existing land use, open space, form and character, development, and mobility conditions Framework Plan & Concepts. Describes the preferred redevelopment pattern on the corridor and provides demonstration concept site studies for four areas within the corridor. Plan Strategies. Outlines recommended strategies and actions related to revitalization and redevelopment, competitiveness, an mobility on the corridor. The appendices to this plan provide supporting documentation. T appendices include: Context Maps Case Studies Engagement & Outreach Activities Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Introduction US 19 CLEARWATER 3 Creating Innovative Places ISSUES & IDEAS Conditions along the US 19 corridor have changed dramatically ov Figure 2. Citizens Reviewing Display Boards at Public Workshop 1 the past several yearsthe roadways redesign, changes in access and circulation patterns, and the economic downturn have affecte property owners, businesses, and local residents. Now that plan the roadways improvement have been developed, several phases of roadway work are complete, and economic conditions are improving the City wants to plan for the corridors future and answer the questions: How can US 19 become a more attractive place in the City? Whats the right mix and pattern of land uses? How can we make it easier and safer to travel from place to plac How can we ensure new projects make positive contributions to the Citys economic vitality and sustainability? To help the City find answers to these and other important quest about the corridors future, the City held a series of stakehold sessions in March 2012. Participants learned about the planning and were asked to describe the Corridors assets or best qualiti The City also developed a project-specific web page on the City the key issues or challenges, and provide ideas or visions for t existing website with a link to an online discussion board at ww myUS19plan.com. The online discussion board hosted by MindMixer, The City also held two public workshops, one at the beginning of Internet-based engagement tool, allowed stakeholders to share id project to provide an overview of the project to members of the comment on the ideas of others, and learn more about the vision and another later in the process to get input on initial strateg opinion of others interested in the corridors future. corridor. The two workshops were held in May and August 2012. The following sections provide a review of the public outreach a A series of focus groups allowed the City to get further input o engagement activities and a summary comments received during the the preliminary plan strategies in August and September 2012. planning process. While much of the public input was focused on Development professionals and corridor stakeholders were invited roadway construction and improvement plans, the following sectio small, informal meetings to review the initial strategies for th outline the comments relevant to the US 19 Plan. A list of all and provide feedback in preparation of the draft corridor plan. and engagement activities has been included in Appendix C. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas 4 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 3. Community Listening Session 1.STAKEHOLDER LISTENING SESSIONS To gather input on the project in open, informal settings, the p team held a series of stakeholder listening sessions. Facilitat the members of the team, the sessions were designed to bring for perceptions and expectations to help better understand different points among corridor stakeholders. Each session included round- introductions of participants, brief remarks from project team m and facilitated discussion and idea sharing. The project team held two types of meetings to engage corridor stakeholdersgroup sessions organized by general types of stakeholders and individual sessions organized for targeted outr specific individuals or small groups. Feedback from the sessions was used to guide planning for additi public involvement activities and prepare preliminary strategies plans for the improvement of conditions along the corridor. ASSETS Group Listening Sessions Participants described the corridors assets and best qualities, any unique features, special places, competitive advantages, or Over the course of two days, the project team held five group li qualities to preserve. Assets mentioned by listening session pa sessions organized by general types of stakeholdersauto dealers included: retailers or offices, community, realtors/developers/design prof and entertainment/lodging. Although the sessions were widely Quick access, good visibility, and regional exposure for busines advertised and open to the public, the City reached out to speci and services; groups or individuals and encouraged participation. Great local and regional destinations such as Bright House Field Clearwater Mall, and Countryside Mall; A total of over 75 people attended one of the five, 1.5 to 2 hou Good access to services, recreation, and shopping from adjacent sessions. Project team members invited participants to share th residential areas; thoughts and discuss the assets or best qualities, issues or cha Close proximity to beaches; and and ideas or vision for the future of the corridor. A summary of Increased safety and level of service on US 19 as a result of li is summarized below. access roadway improvements. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas US 19 CLEARWATER 5 Creating Innovative Places ISSUES IDEAS Participants also shared their issues with the corridor and descFinally, participants shared their ideas for the future of the c existing challenges along and adjacent to US 19. They discussed Participants discussed the ideal mix of activities, how to impro needs fixing, what is currently missing, and what gets in the waaccess from place to place, ways the City can promote sustainabl positive change on the corridor. Issues mentioned during the lisdevelopment, and appropriate change for US 19. The following id sessions included: were generated during the listening sessions: Active construction creates disturbances for businesses and Establish coordinated wayfinding and directional signage residents; programs; Negative perception of corridor, at least partly due to construc Improve conditions at gateways along US19 and Gulf to Bay and access issues; Boulevard; Uncertainty among property owners and tenants, many of whom Provide changes to development standards to accommodate expressed concern about how the US19 improvements might flexibility, mixed uses, and higher density/intensity districts change the character of the area and negatively impact their major intersections; businesses and properties; Rebrand corridor and create identifiable districts and destinati Inadequate wayfinding along completed sections of US19; Provide incentives for redevelopment including parcel assembly; Ineffective property/business signage given changes in roadway Require interconnectivity between sites; condition; Promote development of local street network; An incomplete or disconnected local street network that limits Increase pedestrian and bicycle safety through improved connectivity; amenities and facilities; Poorly located bus stops and buses stopping in travel lanes Improve transit service along corridor and between destinations impedes traffic; and adjacent residential areas; Vacancy increasing in locations between major intersections; Improve aesthetics on corridor through landscaping, underground Need for better multi-modal connections between commercial, utilities, etc.; and residential, and recreational areas; Attract new employers to mixed-use employment centers. Poor pedestrian access and amenities along US 19 and Individual Listening Sessions connections across highway; Isolated, hodge-podge, and unattractive development pattern; In addition to the group listening sessions, the project team al Unappealing aesthetics of roadway and need for landscaping or series of individual stakeholder listening sessions that were or design features; and for targeted outreach to specific individuals or small groups. T Parcelization affecting potential for redevelopment. contacted an assortment of individuals with interests on the cor invited them to participate in one-on-one or small group session Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas 6 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Participants shared similar feedback to that received during the Potential for parcel assemblage (e.g., vacant auto dealerships Listening Sessions, although more focused on issues and ideas re Harn Boulevard and vacant parcels near Sunset Point Road) could to the future of individual sites. Participants in these session increase attractiveness of select sites; ideas for wayfinding, suggested ways to provide regulatory incen Potential for small-scale office development to take advantage o or regulatory relief to improve the corridors attractiveness to improved regional access; investment, and shared ideas for improving access and circulatio Create public-private partnerships to encourage development; following specific issues and ideas were discussed during the in Potential for year-round, recreation/entertainment-oriented cent listening sessions: with hotels, restaurants, and recreational/entertainment uses in area surrounding Bright House Field; ISSUES Create wayfinding signage and management program to Participants were particularly concerned with the current nature assist travelers on US 19 and within sub-districts along corrido corridor, and identified the following issues with the current s (e.g., Lakewood Ranch color-coded signage, destination signs, corridor: navigational signs); and Explore potential for development of business improvement or Uncertainty of corridors future given US 19 improvements; special assessment districts for sub-districts along corridor. Vacancy is high and corridor seems barren and desolate; Perception that Clearwater is a difficult place to do business g complex and lengthy review processes; 2. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Difficult and limited access for properties on frontage roads af development potential; Building upon feedback gained at the smaller listening sessions, Loss of industrial-zoned property to residential and public uses held two larger public workshops to get input from a greater ran Access to properties south of Countryside Mall a concern with corridor stakeholders. The objective of the first workshop was t closing of Enterprise Road crossing; and findings from the initial phases of the planning process and sol Lack of identify for individual destinations and sub-districts a for the corridors transformation. The focus of the second work US 19 corridor. to build understanding of plan goals and objectives and test com acceptance of preliminary strategies for improvement. IDEAS In addition to expressing their concerns for the existing condit Public Workshop 1 the corridor, participants also had numerous ideas for the futur corridor: The first public workshop was held on May 30, 2012 at the La Qui Inn Clearwater Central. The three-hour workshop started with an Adjust zoning regulations to facilitate development, increase open house, followed by a presentation given twice for early and intensity, speed review cycles, and widen mix of permitted uses attendees. The presentation provided an overview of the project but limit incentives, grants, tax credits, etc.; received during the listening sessions, and a more detailed desc Item # 19 of the planning process. A total of 42 participants were in atte US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas US 19 CLEARWATER 7 Creating Innovative Places Figure 4. Public Workshop 2 Public Workshop 2 The second public workshop was held on August 14, 2012 at the Ho Inn Express Hotel & Suites/US 19. Over 60 individuals attended t 2.5 hour-long workshop, which included a presentation followed b a question-and-answer session. The focus of the presentation wa preliminary strategies for improvement of the corridor. Representatives from FDOT were again available prior to and foll the presentation to answer questions directly related to the US roadway construction. Following the presentation, attendees wer asked to complete a priority-setting dot exercise to rank recomm strategies introduced during the presentation. Both before and a presentation, workshop participants were also invited to view di boards set up around the meeting room and ask project team membe questions or provide additional comments. The preliminary strategies that received the most votes during t priority-setting exercise included: Attendees were invited to visit a series of information stations Permit higher development intensities and densities for projects highlighting a different sub-district concept drawing along the Project team members were available at each station to provide fwithin the Countryside and Gulf to Bay Regional Centers; detail about each sub-district, answer questions, and receive co Explore potential to add research, office, laboratory, and clean manufacturing uses; Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) representatives were Explore potential to reduce permit or impact fees, provide available throughout the workshop to provide additional informat local economic development tax exemptions (subject to voter and answer questions regarding the US 19 roadway construction pr approval), and offer other direct financial incentives; To streamline permit review processes for large scale projects i In general, participants were concerned with the current constru the corridor, assign a dedicated permit technician; difficulties and the uncertainty that the new roadway conditions To promote employment-intensive projects, allow for increases in create for the future. Comments also included a hope that the co intensity for larger office and commercial sites; and would have multi-modal transportation options and a better wayfi Establish an incentive program to encourage reinvestment in system and landscaping in the future. Participants also discusse older properties, including the removal of vacant buildings, faç need to evaluate the existing impact fees for corridor propertie improvements, landscaping, and site improvements. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas 8 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 5. Screenshot from MindMixer Online Discussion Board 3.FOCUS GROUPS A series of smaller, informal focus group sessions were held in and September 2012 with development and real estate professional retailers, offices, and sustainability professionals. These ses intended to gather additional feedback on the preliminary framew plan and list of strategies for the corridors improvement. Part discussed the following: Potential for US 19 corridor business improvement or other speci district designation to organize property owners, create self-ta authority, or serve as advocacy group; Opportunity for mobility fee or other impact fee exemptions; Methods to improve wayfinding and private signage along the corridor at three different scales Need to explore potential for off-site or consolidated stormwate retention systems; Advantages and disadvantages of additional development standards or incentives; and Round 1 Topics Landscaping, buffer treatments, and pedestrian improvements along US 19 frontage roads and other public rights-of-way. The site opened with an initial set of general topics designed t stimulate thinking about desired conditions along the corridor. course of two months, the site received 60 ideas with 64 comment 4. ONLINE DISCUSSION BOARD the following five topics: Vision & Identity; The projects online discussion board, www.myUS19plan.com, was Uses: Live, Work, Shop & Play; introduced in March 2012. In addition to allowing citizens to p Placemaking & Urban Design; respond to a set of topics, the site provided background informa Getting from Place to Place; and the project, a description of the study area, and workshop prese Between March and September 2012, three rounds of topics were Sustainability. posted on the site. The questions posed on the site and summary of responses for eac the topics is provided in Table 1. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas US 19 CLEARWATER 9 Creating Innovative Places Table 1. Online Discussion Board Comment Summary - Round 1 Topic Topic Questions Posed on SiteSummary of Comments TOPIC 1. VISION Conditions along the US 19 Corridor have changed dramatically ovIn the future, respondents envision a US 19 corridor that: & IDENTITYthe past several yearsthe roadways redesign, changes in access Is designed to allow unimpeded, smooth-flowing north-south vehic and circulation patterns, and the economic downturn have affectetravel; property owners, businesses, and local residents. Now that the r Has improved aesthetics through creation of landscape buffer and work is mostly complete and economic conditions are improving, relocation of utility lines; what does the future hold for the Corridor? What is your vision Concentrates development at key locations to create pedestrian-f Corridor? In a few words, how do you want to Corridor to look 10villages; and years from now? Provides easy access to businesses through use of appropriate si TOPIC 2. USES: The US 19 Corridor offers a wide range of uses and activitiesfrAs the US 19 corridor redevelops, respondents would like to see: LIVE, WORK, shops and restaurants to workplaces, neighborhoods, and recreati Additional recreational uses; SHOP & PLAYsites. As conditions change over the next 10-20 years, the mix a A trail and greenway network; and of land uses will changes. Think about how the mix and location Mixed-use employment districts with supporting services and resi might affect the Corridors success. What uses and activities wouses. like to see in the future, and where should they be located? TOPIC 3. The character and quality of places along the US 19 Corridor wilRespondents suggested that the best strategy to develop destinat PLACEMAKING & powerful influence on the Citys long-term success and competitiplaces along the corridor would be to: URBAN DESIGNSafe, attractive, well-designed, and well-connected places will Improve aesthetics and streetscape amenities at overpasses; and maintain the communitys reputation as a great place to live, wo Look to models of other destinations with good signage, connecti visit. How can places and destinations along the Corridor be impand public spaces. What qualities contribute to the creation of successful, attract destinations? TOPIC 4. Successful communities offer a range of options for getting fromTo accomplish better connectivity along the Corridor and in adja GETTING FROM to place. In addition to providing for safe and convenient car trespondents would like to see: PLACE TO PLACECity is interested in making biking, walking, and transit more a Increased wayfinding signage; Question - How can places along the Corridor be better connected Improved bus stop locations and design along US 19; How can we make it easier, safer, and more convenient to travel More frequent pedestrian crossing over US 19 and at intersection place to place along the Corridor? Upgraded traffic management systems, especially along Gulf to Ba Better cross-parcel access and connections; and A direct connection between US 19 and I-275. TOPIC 5. Promoting energy efficiency, conserving resources, improving livIn terms of how to increase sustainability along the US 19 Corri SUSTAINABILITYand reducing impacts on sensitive resources are just a few of threspondents suggested: objectives highlighted in Clearwater GreenPrint, the Citys guidebook Promoting or requiring low impact development; for promoting more sustainable forms and patterns of development Providing multi-modal access; What sustainability goals should be used to guide planning for t Creating concentrated employment centers; and US 19 Corridor? How can the plan help the City achieve its goals Encouraging development through changes to development standards becoming a more stable, resilient, and attractive place for resiand signage. Item # 19 businesses? US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas 10 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Table 2. Online Discussion Board Comment Summary - Round 2 Topic Topic Questions Posed on SiteSummary of Comments TOPIC 1. Recent improvements at Countryside Mall and Countryside Centre Need for better circulation and wayfinding near Enterprise Rd on COUNTRYSIDEhave strengthened the districts position as a regional destinatlight is removed. ACTIVITY shopping and dining, and the existing cluster of professional of Consider adding medians and left turn lanes along SR 580/Main St CENTERmight serve as a foundation for a future employment center. How Evaluate traffic light signalization out of Countryside Mall and can we build on Countrysides assets and make the district a strshopping centers and along Countryside Blvd. more attractive destination? Better wayfinding signs? Improved street networks? A wider range of uses? Enhanced transit servi Pedestrian-friendly site designs? TOPIC 2. Gulf to Bay Boulevard between US19 and McMullen Booth Road serve Improve traffic flow and safety on Gulf to Bay Blvd by improving GULF TO BAY as the primary gateway to the City of Clearwater. Conditions insignalization or adding landscaped medians with dedicated left- ACTIVITY area strongly influence the perception of visitors to the City. lanes between McMullen Booth and US 19. CENTERthe area be improved as a gateway? How can the City capitalize Consolidate auto dealerships in auto mall location. areas strong locational advantages and critical mass of retail, Increase cross-parcel access for businesses along Gulf to Bay Bl and recreation uses? Better connections between destinations? Improve roadway surface on Park Place Blvd. Redevelopment of older commercial strips and trailer courts? Im Utilize vacant properties for recreational purposes. streetscapes and landscaping? Enhanced transit service? TOPIC 3. Projects at the US19 intersections of Sunset Road and Coachmen R Use vacant properties as community gardens or other public benef SUNSET POINT have served the daily needs of nearby residents for the past 20- Create artwork on overpass retaining walls. & COACHMAN How can we reinforce the neighborhood-serving function of the ar Implement uniform signage and remove visual clutter along US 19. DISTRICTwhile promoting redevelopment of vacant and underutilized sites? Encourage redevelopment in vacant buildings near Sunset Point Rd Improve traffic flow on ramps and frontage roads. TOPIC 4. Once the overpass is complete, Bellair Road will be southernmost Build an aquatic community center or dog park on vacant land nea BELLEAIR of access to US19 in the City. How can we capitalize on direct Belleair Rd. DISTRICTUS19 while attracting uses that serve the needs of local residen Need to create mixed-use destination with restaurants, shops, an workers, and visitors? Can vacant sites be reused for higher inCreate an overpass at Belleair Rd to allow U-turns and allow tra office and residential uses? Should new retail and restaurants 19 to flow smoothly along US 19. located at the intersection? Can landscaping and gateway signs reinforce this location as the Citys southern gateway? TOPIC 5. IN When FDOTs improvements are complete, access to US19 will be Need for wayfinding signage, perhaps consolidated, for businesse BETWEEN limited for areas between the major crossroads. How can these alocated at primary intersections along US 19. AREASremain productive and attractive in the future? Should strip co Streetscape and vacant site improvements. development be discouraged? Should redevelopment to more Improve traffic flow and merging onto US 19 from frontage roads. intensive office and residential uses be encouraged? Can the vi Add bus pull-out lanes along US 19 and frontage roads and create character of the in between areas be enhanced? Can connections crosswalks for transit riders crossing US 19 . surrounding neighborhoods be improved? Focus on creating consolidated developments that are destination Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas US 19 CLEARWATER 11 Creating Innovative Places Participants were asked to indicate their top three preferred st Round 2 Topics for each of the three topics to help the community achieve objec improve the corridor. The strategies and votes received for eac A second round of topics was posted on the MindMixer site betwee survey topics is provided in Figures 6 through 8. May 10 and August 30, 2012. For this set of topics, participants asked to make suggestions to help the City of Clearwater plan fo future of destinations along the US 19 corridor. Visitors to th Figure 6. Online Survey Results for Revitalization Strategies asked to share their ideas and proposals for encouraging the rig of uses, improving street and transit connections, guiding visit SURVEY TOPIC 1. REVITALIZATION destinations, and creating places with quality buildings, walkab and attractive public spaces. Planning for the long-term retrofit Survey Question Posed on Site: and revitalization of sites at the corridors two regional activ Using a map for each of the following five geographic areas, res centers, encouraging the ongoing improvement of existing local a were invited to identify specific areas for improvement or chang neighborhood-serving activity centers, and providing the incremental improvement of conditions in areas between the major destination five geographic areas or sub-districts included: are important considerations in the development of the US 19 pla What revitalization strategies do you recommend? Countryside; Gulf to Bay Activity Center; Promote mixed uses, interconnected streets, quality Sunset Point & Coachman; streetscapes, and public spaces. Better connect destinations to each other and to Belleair; and surrounding neighborhoods In Between Areas. Incorporation of innovative sustainable design and development strategies The questions posed on the site and summary of responses for eac Incentive program to encourage reinvestment the topics is provided in Table 2. Higher development densities for redevelopment projects Round 3 Survey Add research, office, laboratory, and clean manufacturing land uses Similar to the priority-setting exercise conducted as part of th Promote employment-intensive projects public workshop, the City conducted an online survey between Aug 14 and September 30, 2012 to get input on suggested strategies f Wayfinding signage program to guide locals and visitors corridors improvement. The survey was organized around three p topics: Consistent site design standards Consolidation of ownership and planning for phased Revitalization; development Competitiveness; and 05101520 Mobility. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas 12 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 7. Online Survey Results for Competitiveness StrategiesFigure 8. Online Survey Results for Mobility Strategies SURVEY TOPIC 2. COMPETITIVENESSSURVEY TOPIC 3. MOBILITY Through the development of US Organizing destinations around a Survey Question Posed on Site: Survey Question Posed on Site: 19 Plan, the City hopes to expand direct and indirect assistancefiner-grained network of accessible, safe, and pedestrian-friend available to projects that advance local economic development streets, improving the condition, continuity, and attractiveness goals, explore alternatives for the creation of a corridor impropedestrian and bicycle facilities, promoting a higher level of t association, improve the visual character of public and private use, and exploring the feasibility for a local circulator servic and undertake a series of closely related gateway improvements, connect Clearwater and Countryside malls are important factors i property enhancements, branding, and way-finding initiatives. Whthe development of the plan. What mobility strategies do you US 19 competitiveness strategies do you recommend? recommend? Invest in public space improvements (e.g., streets, Improve existing transit service, facilities and encourage transit stops, parking, etc.)Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Incentives for owners who improve existing buildings Improve sidewalks, roadway crossings, and bicycle lanes and propertiesand facilities Streamline permit review processes for large-scale Identify street extensions or improvements to more projects in the corridoreffectively distribute traffic Branding and marketing initiative to strengthen the Improve connections to Progress Energy and Realm corridors regional identityWilson Trails Explore the feasibility of establishing a local circulator Complete gateway enhancements service Identify Regional and Neighborhood Centers as Creation of a corridor improvement association ............................. Reduce permit or impact fees and offer other direct Establish corridor-specific design standards for financial incentives.pedestrians and bicycles Identify a preferred list of land uses that may be Improve transit infrastructure (e.g., shelters, approved administrativelyinformation kiosks, lighting, etc.) Target code enforcement activities to encourage fix-up Evaluate existing and planned park-and-ride facilities and clean-up.to ensure access Provide effective cross parcel circulation and local street 05101520 extensions 05101520 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Issues & Ideas US 19 CLEARWATER 13 Creating Innovative Places MARKET CONTEXT In the preliminary development of the US 19 Plan, RCLCO, a natio TABLE 3. US 19 Corridor Market Strengths and Challenges estate market expert, completed a separate report, S ummary of Market STRENGTHSCHALLENGES , that outlined the conditions and trends Analysis for the US 19 Corridor that influence the US 19 corridors market position in the City Transportation/AccessTransportation/Access Strong North-South access in the Strained access to businesses Bay Region. The findings of this report were presented to a grou regionresulting from US 19 construction corridor stakeholders in April 2012. What follows in this sectio Key East-West connections Visibility of destination plan is the executive summary of that report and serves as the m Transformation to a limited-commercial space assessment for the US 19 corridor. The market analysis was condu access highway will help mitigate Pedestrian and cross connections ascertain the quantitative and qualitative aspects of demand for congestionnot strongtherefore, even with and future land uses that might be appropriate for future develo existing retail, hard for households in the study area and to quantify the potential scale and timing and tenants to access them uses. Connection to Demand SourcesMarket Economics Over 100,000 households within General economic downturn and 5 miles from the center of the real estate market suffering makes 1. MARKET OVERVIEW corridor redevelopment areas even more Well-connected to other economic challenging cores in the Metro. Statistical Area Corridor Location Fantastic water viewsLack of available land Parts of the corridor have great Lack of key anchors and focal points The US 19 corridor is well-located relative to sources of demand water access, should look for redevelopment opportunities in access to water. US 19 is an important north/south corridor and those areas to Bay Boulevard is a primary east/west crossroad in Pinellas Co According to CoStar, the corridor is predominantly retail in nat Focal point of redevelopment by the Rumor of difficulty of City approval City process Over 70 percent of the commercial space is retail, 25 percent is and 5 percent is industrial/flex. Due to the reconfiguration of into a limited-access roadway, much of the retail along the corr likely to grow as retail continues to consolidate along these sa either obsolete, or becoming obsolete as the areas between the m intersections on the corridor. Office buildings in the corridor intersections are no longer prime retail locations. older, and many need to be updated to current tenant requirement (such as good wiring). In 2010 there were 20,532 housing units w As shown in Table 3, the corridors location offers numerous str the corridor for a jobs-to-housing ratio of 1.9 jobs per househo and challenges. Retail at key intersections (such as the Clearwa suggesting the corridor is fairly balanced. Esri reports that 53 Item # 19 on Gulf to Bay Boulevard and US 19) is in good repair, well loca US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 14 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places the corridors housing units are owner-occupied, 28 percent are Figure 9. National Real Estate Outlook occupied, and the remainder are for seasonal use or vacant. P = Price RC = Replacement Cost National Outlook NAV = Net Asset Value The future success of the corridor is related to the local and r outlook for real estate (typically related to the projected job household growth) and the national outlook for real estate overa the national media continually reports negative news for residen real estate, a double dip residential drop is not expected. Base RCLCOs work across the country, national statistics, and up-to- projections, it is expected that residential real estate will bu bottom between 2012 and 2013, depending on location (in fact, so fortunate places like Austin are already in residential recovery Moodys Analytics presents the most aggressive employment growth estimates, which forecast the return to pre-recession employment Source: RCLCO 2014. While this results in an additional six million jobs, the will not reach full employment due to increased population and labor force participation. A slower recovery is expected, with a One of the main influences on consumers home buying decisions i to pre-recession employment highs after 2015, and a return to fu their stage in life. Young couples (currently Gen Y) tend to buy employment in 2016 or beyond. Regional and sector divergence are affordable homes; families (mainly Gen X) tend to buy the bigges expected to continue. Threats to recovery include the price of o they can afford; and empty nesters (currently baby boomers) ofte unrest in the Mideast, a further decline in the housing market, for a smaller home with a higher level of finish. While these ar local government stress, the European sovereign debt crisis, wea generalizations, demographic segment trends do suggest which typ consumer confidence, and political deadlock. home a buyer of a specific generation would choose. Based upon this national job outlook, housing starts will begin Real estate performance in the US has been consistently cyclical in 2013 while lending standards and regulatory uncertainties loo since records on commercial and residential pricing and volume h In most markets normal market conditions will return in 2013-2 been tracked. Peaks and valleys may have different direct ca Another key factor is the return of the Baby Boomers and Gen Y i in every cycle, but they consistently result from inevitable buy housing market starting in 2015 and continuing for 10 or more ye exuberance after a period of steady value increases and associat These generations have a significant impact on the underlying de loosening of capital, particularly credit, resulting in skyrocke for real estate given their size and the timing of their entry o and excessive production. An event triggers an awakening of the into the housing market. to the untenable situation in which it finds itself, and values, Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 15 Creating Innovative Places and production come to a standstill. The most recent real estate Regional Economic & Demographic Analysis and bust was exceptionally severe, but very closely repeats patt earlier cycles. Figure 8 outlines the projected path of the real While there are many unique attributes and characteristics that over the next decade, including the timing for the following sta distinguish metropolitan areas, there are also striking similari between the pattern of development in most North American Bottom (2009-2012): The real estate bottom is characterized by metropolitan areas. In the 1990s, RCLCO utilized this observatio real estate prices being below replacement costs; the bottom identify and catalogue rules governing the way metropolitan area represents the ideal time to acquire existing assets. evolve from a real estate perspective. Economic growth had gener Early Recovery (2011-2013): During the early recovery, prices be focused in the favored quarter of metropolitan areas, which is always in the immediate proximity of upper-middle and upper-end to exceed replacement costs for many assets; the stage still off executive housing and influenced by the configuration of the reg numerous opportunities to acquire assets, as well as to repositi limited access highway systems. The favored quarter is typical and develop those in preparation for subsequent phases. from the original downtown to where the majority of new housing Stability (2013-2014): Competition for assets becomes more located, where the vast majority of new spending on infrastructu difficult during the stable phase of the market; the market may new roads occurs, and where much of the commercial real estate a offer select investment opportunities, but prices are increasing growth has occurred. Figure 10 shows Tampas Favored Quarter. cap rates compress. Peak (2015-2016): At market peak, capitalization rates (the rati While the favored quarters have defined the directions of growth between the operating income produced by an asset and its significant portion of a regions economic activity occurs in re capital cost or original cost of purchase) have compressed to th economic centers, which RCLCO calls Metro Cores. These activity point that prices exceed reasonable net asset values for assets; have a large concentration of employees, especially the highest the only purchasing opportunities will be highly opportunistic, export oriented jobs, which are the jobs that drive the growth otherwise, this represents the best opportunity to sell. regions. In the Tampa Bay region and elsewhere, Metro Cores tend Downturn (2017): Investment activity is difficult during the locate about five miles apart, near major transportation nodes t downturn as it is impossible to know when the market will hit provide access to other economies, and close to executive housin bottom and/or how low it will go; the downturn is a good time to Understanding the number, composition, size, and location of Met start raising and committing funds to take advantage of low pric Cores in a region, drilling down into the composition of each of Metro Cores, provides a basis for understanding metropolitan gro during the bottom. trends and a means of forecasting future growth. Bottom (2018-2019): The real estate bottom is characterized by real estate prices being below replacement costs; the bottom As shown in Figure 11, the US 19 corridor benefits from being lo represents the ideal time to acquire existing assets. near two of Tampa Bay Regions Metro Cores: downtown Clearwater and the St. Pete-Clearwater Airport. While the corridor itself h Regions and submarkets vary within regions, which makes it criti employment to seem to qualify as an employment core, the jobs ar understand local market dynamics. not dense enough to be a core. It would be necessary to consolid Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 16 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 11. Tampa Bay Regions Metro Cores Figure 10. Tampas Favored Quarter US 19 Corridor Existing Metro Core Emerging Metro Core significant amount of the corridor employment in one location toto grow by almost 50,000 people annually from 2011 to 2020, acco considered a regional employment core.to The University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Res (BEBR). Of this growth, approximately 8.5 percent is likely to b The City of Clearwater and the US 19 corridor are located in PinPinellas County. Within the County, households that are projecte County which is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater the greatest growth are those households ages 65 and over. Curre Metropolitan Statistical Area (Tampa MSA). Pinellas County is prthese households make up approximately 40 percent of all County built out, and as such, is not projected to receive a large amouhouseholds, and are projected to grow to 43 percent of total hou future growth in the region.over the next five years. This mirrors the trends seen nationall aging population, especially in southeastern coastal locations. The corridor location places it outside Tampas current favored of growth; however, it is located in a highly desirable locationThe Tampa MSA is anticipated to see an uptick in employment grow existing employment cores and the beach. The Tampa MSA is expect2012, with the addition of over 23,500 jobs, after losing approx Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 17 Creating Innovative Places 70,000 jobs in 2009, losing 16,000 jobs in 2010, and gaining 13,where spending has remained strong during the downturn and othe jobs in 2011. A significant increase in employment is projected assets which have suffered due to a reduced need for space and g onward, with a projected increase of 19,400 employees per year tconsumer frugality. Vendors are shifting to smaller footprints a 2020. The economy is driven primarily by the Trade, Transportaticonsolidating locations, further reducing demand at non-Class A and Utilities, Professional and Business Services, and Educationacross sub-types and increasing the risk of failure in all but t Health Services sectors. Not surprisingly, job losses from 2000 locations. were most significant in Manufacturing. From 2011 to 2020, the s anticipated to see the greatest amount of growth are Education aChanging demographics are also affecting long-term demand for re Health Services, Financial Activities, and Leisure and Hospitalibringing additional format change to the sector. The best enclos shopping malls and lifestyle centers are top assets, followed by anchored neighborhood and community centers that offer necessity goods. Power centers, typically including big box stores, were h 2. MARKET SECTOR ANALYSIS during the recession overall, yet the best of these assets (thos retained the dominant remaining retailers) should have upside po Retail Market when spending increases for discretionary goods. US retail sales have improved from their lows in 2009, helping t The Tampa MSA retail market has been suffering for the past few spur national improvements in retail real estate performance and since the economic downturn. There has been negative absorption, fundamentals. Solid consumer spending, supported by households vacancies, declining rents and almost no new construction. Howev dipping into their savings in order to buy necessity itemsand, there has been recent better news similar to the rest of the nat increasingly, discretionary oneshas maintained above-average total net absorption for 2011 was -178,000 square feet, fourth q performance for grocery-anchored strip centers even during the 2011 had 135,000 square feet of positive absorption, and January recession and is driving the early retail recovery across other saw a total of 18,000 square feet of positive absorption. In add types. Vacancy rates have peaked and are beginning to fall as de vacancy was 12.2 percent at year end 2011. Similar to many areas gently rising, though rents have not yet increased across the bo US, rents have continued to decline, but at a slower pace, and a recovery of retail real estate will depend upon stronger wage gr be stabilizing. The Tampa market overall was at $14.08 per squar growth, and economic expansion to drive sustained consumer spend asking rents, while Pinellas County was $12.80 per square foot. The general lack of new retail deliveries throughout the downtur should assist as well, as existing vacancies are absorbed with l According to REIS Observer for Tampa in March 2012, the overall competition. Tampa MSA market, with construction carefully focused on strong market areas, the overall prudent development profile should per Transformative changes to retail have ramifications for all but Community-neighborhood sector supply and demand, each with well-positioned assets. Internet sales increasingly steal market minimal totals, should strike a balance in 2012; both vacancy an away from stick-and-brick retail, causing shops to morph into sm should be essentially flat for the year. A better performance is showroom spaces that complement e-commerce. Retail is experienci for 2013. a wide performance gap between best-in-class assets in wealthy a Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 18 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places to the number of households, epitomizes this fact. For example, Figure 12. REIS North Pinellas Submarket 19 corridor makes up only four percent of the Countys household makes up 12 percent of the clothing stores in the County. The co contains several regional malls and a plethora of community and neighborhood retail, all of which amounts to over 4.6 million sq of retail space. Most of this stock was built in the 1970s and 1 developments in the corridor have vacancies ranging from zero pe to almost 90 percent, with an overall average vacancy of 11 perc construction on the US 19 corridor has already caused some of th tenants to move and consolidate around major hubs like the Westf Countryside Mall and the Clearwater Mall, but retail is still sc along the corridor. DEMAND ANALYSIS To assess the demand opportunity for new retail in the County an corridor, BEBR medium-high projections for Pinellas County relea February 2012 were utilized. The square feet of retail supported household based upon a comparison of total retail square feet in Tampa MSA from CB Richard Ellis was then compared to total Tampa MSA households from Moodys Economy.com. Esri data regarding the number of retail businesses in the study area versus the number businesses in the County was utilized to determine the capture i corridor. In addition, RCLCO determined an upside potential base the corridor capturing a higher amount of retail demand based up offering new product and redevelopment. Based upon this analysi there is the potential for between 120,000 and 220,000 square fe LOCAL COMPETITIVE MARKET new retail space in the corridor by 2030. This does not take int any specific project for which the numbers could be higher or lo The North Pinellas Submarket (see Figure 12) is projected to hol based upon a site-specific market study. The demand for the corr stable, slightly increased share of the metro areas occupied re based upon the corridors overall potential. (about 22 percent of the total metropolitan area) and a decreasi share of the vacant stock. By 2015 the occupied community and neighborhood retail stock in the North Pinellas Submarket is exp to surpass eight million square feet. The retail market has long The US office sector has achieved a modest rebound since the wor the primary economic engine in the US 19 corridor, and the numbe of the recession in 2009. The global economy is improving, with retail businesses compared to the County, and employees compared Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 19 Creating Innovative Places growth in select domestic markets leading to vacancy reductions time there were no new supply additions, allowing vacancy to dro effective rent growth, albeit at a slow pace. Office demand shou20.6 percent by the end of 2011. In addition, there has been pos continue to be driven by traditional factors such as global econgrowth. According to REIS, the robust performance seen in 2011, growth and employment growth in key office-using industries. Howmainly to the strong opening quarter, will be followed by a slow recent office market performance has been largely uneven, with cahead. Construction remains subdued. pockets of excellence in markets experiencing strong growth in technology and energy sectors, compared to underperforming marke LOCAL COMPETITIVE MARKET plagued by pre-recession overbuilding and weak employment growth Despite improving office market indicators in the Tampa MSA over Although the office outlook for 2012 and beyond remains cautious the immediate space around the corridor has a long road to recov optimistic, the trend toward less office space per employee repr In 2010 and 2011, office vacancy hovered at 30 percent in the No a major threat to current office owners and developers throughou Pinellas Submarket, and, while it is projected to decrease signi country. over the next five years, it will still likely remain upwards of because there is a substantial amount of vacant space in the sub Growth in elderly populations and continued employment growth in that must be absorbed. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the North P the healthcare sector should drive medical office demand over th Submarket had a similar vacancy rate to the Tampa MSA, between 1 long-term. Domestic markets experiencing growth in aging populat percent and 15 percent, but now it is almost 10 percent higher t should see increased demand for revamped medical office space to MSA (at 30 percent as stated earlier, versus 20 percent in the T accommodate both the growing population as well as new technolog according to REIS). and services. This could have major implications for various mar Florida and Tampa Bay, including Pinellas County. Pinellas County has seen a steadily decreasing rental rate for o (currently at $17.00 per square foot), whereas the rental rate i Given these macroeconomic and demographic trends, the most North Pinellas Submarket has stayed relatively steady (currently attractive national office opportunities will be focused on Clas under $18.00 per square foot). After the County rate peaked in t properties in central business districts, along with well-locate quarter of 2007 at just over $20.00, its average rental rate has office properties. Significant development of new space appears to under $17.00, which is lower than the Tampa MSA or the Submar be far off (into the next real estate up-cycle, most likely) as sub-area, but its vacancy rate, at about 14 percent, is also low markets continue to work through existing inventories. While the either the Tampa MSA or the sub-area. This suggests that brokers worst of the office markets recent troubles appear to have pass in the County have responded to the lack of leasing activity by improvement will continue at a slow, methodical pace as growing rental rates, and could explain why many tenants in the US 19 co business confidence leads to steady absorption of global office have decided to locate out of the immediate area if they can fin better deal in a comparable location. Most of the office space Similar to retail, the Tampa MSA office market has suffered duri corridor was built in the 1980s and 1990s and much of it is outd downturn, but like the rest of the country, has seen a modest re does not meet the current needs of tenants. While there is a tot office space demand due to a confidence in the economy. In 2011, million square feet of office space in the corridor, it is parse was 564,000 square feet of positive net absorption while at the scattered developments, most with buildings under 50,000 square Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 20 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places and other distress that may potentially change preferences. Alth DEMAND ANALYSIS these trends may be cyclical in nature, the near-term growth in To assess the demand opportunity for new office in the County an for rental housing appears to be the most certain trend in real corridor, Florida Department of Economic Opportunitys Labor Mar Information for Pinellas County employment projections were util A less positive, alternative medium-term economic scenario is po determine annual employment change in the County. To determine t for apartments if job growth fails to accelerate, or even cools amount of office demanded for each new job, several data points and Net Operating Income (NOI) growth projected by many investor compared. The total office square feet in the Tampa MSA from CB may fail to materialize, or may slow, despite recent strong perf Ellis was compared to total Tampa MSA employment from Moodys The apartment market may face further challenges as developers b Economy.com, which yielded 42 square feet of office per employee meaningful supply additions to the market in various regions. Second, office absorption from REIS versus employment growth fro Moodys Economy.com from 1990 to 2010 was analyzed, which yielde The Tampa MSA apartment market has been in recovery similar to t 33 square feet of office per employee. Then, the capture in the US. Based upon an increase in demand, development and investor was determined using the average of the two methods, or 37 squar activity has been strong. In 2011, almost 2,800 units were absor feet of new office demanded per new employee, as well as Esri da no new market-rate apartments being delivered, helping to decrea regarding the number of employees in the study area versus the n vacancy. REIS reports that year end 2011 vacancy was only 6.1 pe of employees in the County. In addition, an upside potential bas Construction is beginning again with almost 1,500 apartment unit upon the corridor capturing a higher number of employees based u expected to be delivered in Tampa MSA in 2012 and 2,250 new unit offering new product and redevelopment was determined. Based upo projected or 2013. Rents have been increasing and the average as this analysis, there are a potential 13,000 to 30,000 new square monthly rent was $848 per month at year end 2011. According to R office per year in the corridor for a potential total of 300,000 While construction is on the rise, it is not expected to lose t square feet within the corridor by 2030. This does not take into demand; timely absorption of the new units is expected as the ma any specific project for which the numbers could be higher or lo enters a new period of supply-demand balance. Year-end vacancy r based upon a site-specific market study. The demand for the corr in the neighborhood of 5.5 percent are expected for the foreseea based upon the corridors overall potential. term. Rent growth rates are projected at 3.1 percent asking and percent effective in 2012. Other favorable increases should foll For-Rent Residential Market LOCAL COMPETITIVE MARKET Although the recent recession had a significant negative impact The North Pinellas Submarket is performing similarly to the mark asset types, the national apartment sector has experienced a rob overall. As of year end 2011, vacancy was at 4.6 percent with an recovery, supported by broad economic and demographic trends tha asking rent of $888. Thirty-one different rental properties clos suggest significant pent up demand for rental housing. The major within the corridor study area were considered. Of this set, the for the recovery are robust job recovery in some markets that ge rent was $1.03 per square foot for apartments within the corrido new household growth and release of pent-up demand, a demographi study area and $0.95 per square foot outside of the study area. wave of young households in prime renter age groups entering the of the areas had low vacancies at 5.4 percent. The highest rents market, and continued declines in homeownership due to foreclosu Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 21 Creating Innovative Places submarket are for rental properties located along the Bay. Baysia new trend line; homeownership in the U. S., including for sing Apartments located east of US 19 on Seville Boulevard is able tohomes, continues to have appeal, and is primarily waiting for br approximately $1.30 per square foot, far above the local averagerecovery to strengthen. largely to their location. Most of the properties in the area we the 1980s and 1990s, with no new product brought to the market sAccording to the State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS) Buildi 2001.Permits Database, permits in the Tampa MSA peaked in 2005 with n 35,000 permits pulled, far above the average annual from 1990 to which was approximately 17,000 permits. Permits bottomed out in DEMAND ANALYSIS at approximately 6,500, and, according to Moodys Economy.com, a To assess the demand opportunity for new rental apartments in projected to rise to over 10,000 in 2012. Starting in 2013, perm the County and the corridor, BEBR medium-high projections for projected to be back to 15,000, and are projected to reach over Pinellas County released February 2012 were utilized to identify 2014, quickly surpassing the average from 1990 to 2010. Given hi households that are likely to become and remain renters, based o trends, this Moodys forecast may be slightly aggressive. From 2 historical and recent trends on homeownership. To determine the 2011, approximately 65 percent of permits were for single-family capture in the corridor, the number of renters in the corridor v County overall was determined. In addition, an upside potential Locally, in Pinellas County, permits are not as good an indicato upon the corridor capturing a higher number of renters based upo health in the market, as the area is primarily built out. Accord offering new product and redevelopment was determined. Based upo SOCDS Building Permits Database, permits peaked in 2001 at 4,400 this analysis, there are a potential 50 to 100 new rental units dropped steadily until bottoming out in 2008 at 652. They rose a in the corridor for a potential total of 500 to 1,200 new units in 2009, only to drop again in 2010 and reach a low of 358 in 20 corridor by 2030. This does not take into account any specific p Going forward, permits in the County are projected to increase s which the numbers could be higher or lower based upon a site-spe and level out due to the built-out nature of the County. Since 2 market study. The demand for the corridor is based upon the corr the County, approximately 60 percent of permits have been for si overall potential. family homes. Sales during this same time have been relatively s with an average of 40 percent of sales for multi-family and 60 p For-Sale Residential Market for single-family. As of March 2012, the median sales price in P County was $110,700, up from $108,000 in 2011, although well bel The national for-sale residential market remains depressed follo the peaks of the mid-2000s. Condo median prices are still droppi of the largest housing market crashes in US history. The sector March 2012 the median condo price was $79,900, whereas in March to experience oversupply, of both homes and lots, yet absorption 2011 it was $90,000. Single-family median prices are performing picked up modestly as the economy begins to expand. The persiste in March 2012 the median price of a single-family home sold was weakness of the housing sector is delaying a full recovery, yet $132,900, up 18 percent from the March 2011 price of $113,000. O household formation and moderate employment growth should new sales that have occurred in 2012, the greatest concentration improve the demand for ownership housing over the medium-term. been under $300,000, similar to historical trends. Total sales p In addition, the recent decline in the rate of homeownership in 2005 with almost 60,000 sales in the County. Sales in 2011 were represents a correction to the excesses of the boom period, rath Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 22 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places almost 40,000 from their low of 30,000 in 2007. So, while the nehigher sales based upon offering new product and redevelopment w housing market has stalled, the overall sales in the County are determined. This analysis indicates a potential 40 to 60 sales p thirds of their peak. in the corridor for for-sale residential product, with a potenti 550 to 900 new units within the corridor by 2030. This does not into account any specific project for which the numbers could be LOCAL COMPETITIVE MARKET or lower based upon a site-specific market study. The demand for To understand prices and absorptions in the corridor, 11 nearby corridor is based upon the corridors overall potential. selling communities and compiled information on recent sales in area directly surrounding the corridor were surveyed. Sales in t corridor also peaked in 2005 at 3,800, almost 5 percent of the C 3. MARKET POTENTIAL sales. Unlike the County, sales in the corridor have continued t along the bottom, up slightly one year and down slightly the nex year end 2011, there were 1,221 sales in the corridor. The major Many market opportunities exist within the corridor for redevelo sales are for homes priced under $200,000. however, due to the current economic climate and road constructi the revitalization will take time. Leading investment in the cor New surveyed projects in the City of Clearwater or northern Pine likely to be residential, not high-end employment, given current County average $270,000 ($135 per square foot). However, it shou conditions for rental properties compared to other land uses. Th be noted that many of the surveyed projects are located on the b short-term opportunities for smaller-scale, mixed-use commercial where the recovery for new for-sale product appears to be happen These types of opportunities require the correct sites to be ide sooner. Product in the US 19 corridor would be priced at a signi There is the potential to create larger-scale projects once a cr discount to water-oriented product. For the most part, the proje mass is created within the corridor. One of the main challenges are selling are selling slowly and working through existing lot corridor will be identifying sites large enough to create a cata It will likely be some time before new for-sale residential deve redevelopment or to create the desired job core. A job core cann occurs in the area. stretch for eight miles. There needs to be a sense of place and core. DEMAND ANALYSIS To assess the demand opportunity for new homes in the County and Due to the current mix of commercial land uses, the US 19 corrid the corridor, BEBR medium-high projections for Pinellas County r most similar to a retail core, which is characterized by the pre February 2012 were utilized to identify those households that ar of retail uses. Table 4 shows that within the Tampa MSA market, to become and remain owners, based on historical and recent tren corridor is most similar to the Brandon Employment Core. on homeownership. Relative to this pool of buyers, the household were likely to choose a single-family detached home versus an at After completing the analysis of each of the land uses within th home were determined. Using the corridors average capture from the future short- and long-term opportunities, outlook for each Pinellas County Property Appraisers Office data from January 20 and overall functionality of the corridor were identified. Table to February 2012, the total capture in the corridor was determin the recommendations by land use. addition, an upside potential dependent upon the corridor achiev Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 23 Creating Innovative Places Table 4. US 19 Corridor & Other Regional Job Cores Total % Industrial/Industrial/ Core Type% Office SFOffice SF% Retail SFRetail SFJobs to HH Ratio Employment Flex SFFlex SF US 19 Corridor32,41025%1.6 M5%306 K70%4.6 M1.9 Westshore106,80057%15.7 M17%4.8 M26%7.1 M5.7 Brandon25,00023%1.9 M4%359 K73%6.3 M2.0 Table 5. Market Opportunity by Land Use RetailOfficeFor-Rent ResidentialFor-Sale ResidentialShort-term Opportunity LimitedoversuppliedOpportunistichigh Strongvacancy low, Limitedmarket for Longer-term Short-Term Opportunity vacancies, yet limited limited new productattached for-sale in weakOpportunity new product Moderateopportunity Strongerneed to Strongchallenged by Strongerwith the Demand Potential to Longer-Term Opportunity to consolidate existingcreate locationsite availabilitycorrect site2030 120,000 to 220,000 sf300,000 to 435,000 sf469 to 1,209 units560 to 885 unitsNumber of Projects Demand Potential to 2030 1 to 2 centers6 to 9 50,000 sf buildings2 to 5 projects6 to 9 projectsKey Tenants/ Buyers Number of Projects Lifestyle, destinationProfessional services, Young professionals, Young professionals, Key Tenants/Buyers Finance, Insurance, Real students, empty nesters, empty nesters, retirees Estate sectorsretirees office supplies, and restaurants. These types of stores would re Retail strong location that functions as a destination to bring shopper farther locations. There is a limited short-term opportunity for retail in the stud While vacancies have begun to decrease, they are still too high The core retail strategy is to consolidate retail into nodes at new construction except at the most ideal locations. Rents have intersections. The high traffic counts in the corridor bode well yet to begin to recover from their lows. In addition, the local key intersections. This will allow the strongest retail location is currently oversupplied in nearly every category of retail sho and command higher rents, while allowing marginal retail locatio Potential retail gaps/leakage in the entire County (not just the transition into more appropriate land uses. There is also an opp that could be appropriate in the corridor include the following: to create better destinations and mixed-use projects within the furnishings, building and garden supply, clothing stores, book s Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 24 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Likely, projects would be mixed horizontally (e.g., on the same corridor were constructed prior to 2001, creating an opportunity but not stacked over each other) rather than vertically (e.g., rproduct. over retail). The right site would be necessary to create this t development, but there is market demand for it. Table 6 outlinesAs with the other land uses, the correct site needs to be locate retail strengths and weaknesses in the corridor.the development of rental apartments. They would likely be walk- garden-style apartments, but there may be the opportunity to dev higher-density product, such as apartments that wrap around inte structured parking (the Texas donut), on a parcel that has bot and situational advantages from the perspective of an apartment The market for office in the corridor, as with many places in th developer. In addition, apartments would be a good use in a mixe currently weak, except for opportunistic projects. Office vacanc use project. They would likely be integrated into the project wi very high, and the space in the corridor is typically outdated. walking connections, but without a vertical integration of land there is currently over one million square feet of vacant office strengths and challenges of rental apartments are laid out in mo the North Pinellas Submarket. All office buildings in the corrid in Table 8. under 150,000 square feet, with an average size of 50,000 square In addition, the corridor is perceived as a retail location, and For-Sale Residential may be harder to attract office tenants to the area. While there is quite a significant amount of vacant space in theThe short-term economic conditions for both attached and detache market, not all of the space is competitive in the current markefor-sale residential have depressed demand, but long-term demand There is potential for redevelopment and the opportunity to creafundamentals are strong within the corridor. The area has a lot new buildings, if the new space better meets tenant preferences.housing, and is well-located relative to services and employment strongest first opportunity is to focus on the types of businesscores. In order to sell residential within the corridor, it woul currently located in the corridor (e.g., services, finance, insutargeted to primary home buyers and be a value alternative to ne estate, health care), and build upon those. There is also an oppmore expensive product in Clearwater Beach or in downtown Tampa create a mixed-use environment with the correct project. Table 7(the majority of attached product in study area sold for under $ office strengths and challenges in the corridor.in 2011). The target audience for a project within the corridor likely be a mixture of empty nesters and retirees as well as pro For-Rent Residential working in the area. The specific product for for-sale residenti would depend upon the identified site, but would likely include type of attached product such as townhomes, plex products, and The demand in the area is strong for rental product. There are l condominiums. The strengths and challenges associated with for-s vacancies, and apartment developers throughout Florida and the n residential are listed in Table 9. are looking for locations to construct new apartments. The highe in the area average $1.32 per square foot for product on the wat enough to justify new construction. Overall rents average over $ per square foot, still very strong. In addition, all of the apar Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 25 Creating Innovative Places Table 6. Retail Strengths & ChallengesTable 8. For-Rent Residential Strengths & Challenges STRENGTHSCHALLENGESSTRENGTHSCHALLENGES High traffic counts in the corridorVisibilitylack of signage for retailers Great access to employment cores Most of the study area is not certain points have between 75,000 given new limited-access roadachieving a high dollar/sf to 100,000 traffic counts daily Well executed projects achieve a 30+ Finding a piece of land large enough Large population baseover 100,000 Uncertainty associated with US 19 percent premium over the average in to allow a developer to create a good households within a five-mile radius construction and transition to limited-the areasize project (250+/- units) from US 19 and SR 580access Despite some existing product Existing reputation as a strong retail Lack of connection of retail to vacancy, the corridor has a high corridor surrounding neighborhoodsnumber of renters due to its superior access and could capture turnover Vacated spots available to fill and the Oversupply of the marketwith a from inside the corridor and chance to consolidate retail into hubs strong retail base, risk of oversupply elsewhere in the MSA increases and new retailers need to be strategicDraw from both workforce population and 55+ population depending on Outdated centers with high vacancy product type positioning drag down rents Table 9. For-Sale Residential Strengths & Challenges STRENGTHSCHALLENGESSTRENGTHSCHALLENGES Increasing employment across Vacancy rates have a long way to An increasing 55+ population in The market collapse brought prices key industries and good regional goaverage office vacancy is almost the Tampa MSA and the county and significantly down and recovery is access to potential employees and 30% in the corridor strong in-migration patterns coming to this area slowly businesses Little new condo/townhome Currently competing with areas Despite decreasing rents and Land prices and achievable rents in inventory in the study area or that are higher-end or have less increasing vacancies post-2007, submarket make delivery of office surrounding area construction both stabilized in 2010-2011 and are space difficult Conversions of prime for-rent space Numerous mobile home parks and projected to improve through 2016 possible once the area experiences older retail creates a perception of High level of services and retail space Parking requirements of tenants greater recovery lower quality helps increase office desirability, versus available spacetenants often although hard to access desire more spaces than available with the older buildings Great proximity and connectivity to Competing with new office cores in existing office cores greenfield locations Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context 26 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Market Context US 19 CLEARWATER 27 Creating Innovative Places PLANNING CONTEXT Over the past few years, with the changing market conditions andsection provides background information regarding existing condi roadway reconfiguration, the US 19 corridor has evolved. Stretchthat affect the future of the corridor organized and is organize for 8.4 miles between the city limits at Belleair Boulevard and following broad categories. of Curlew Road, the study area also includes areas along Gulf to Boulevard and Drew Street between US 19 and McMullen Booth Road Land Use & Development; shown in Figure 13. While most of the US 19 corridor study area Character & Identity the City of Clearwater, some parcels are located within unincorp Parks, Trails & Open Space; Pinellas County. Planning & Policy Context; and Mobility. To understand the existing nature of the corridor and the policy regulatory framework, this section of the US 19 Plan provides th All maps referenced in this section can be found in Appendix A ( planning and development context for the plans study area. Thi Context Maps) at the end of this plan. Figure 13. US 19 Study Area Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Ter Hillcreek Cir Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Tangle Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Belle Haven Dr Verde Dr Ragland Ave lewood Bramb o Samantha 10th St Timberview Dr Item # 19 Ranchwood Dr US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 28 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Existing Land Uses 1. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT The study area includes over 6,800 acres of land divided into 18 The following section documents existing land uses in the study individual parcels. As shown in Table 10 and Map 1 (Existing Lan and provides a closer look at conditions with the potential to i Use), residential uses account for almost 60 percent of land use future land use and redevelopment. the study area and commercial and office uses account for a litt 18 percent. In general, parcels fronting directly on US 19 are i form of commercial or office use and parcels just off the corrid Table 10. US 19 Study Area Existing Land Use residential use. Exceptions to this general pattern include mult Existing Land UseAcresPercent apartment and mobile home park projects fronting directly on US and a number of smaller parcels with commercial and office uses Agricultural19.20.28% cross streets like Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Drew Street, Sunset Po Commercial945.513.79% Enterprise Road, Countryside Boulevard, and SR 580. Golf Course155.52.27% Industrial95.61.39% Existing land uses were determined using parcel-based data avail from the Pinellas County Property Appraisers Office (PCPAO). To Institutional455.76.65% create the land use map and tables, Florida Department of Revenu Miscellaneous (utilities, drainage, etc.)323.04.71% (DOR) codes assigned by the PCPAO were evaluated, consolidated i Office300.54.38% seventeen general use categories, and used as the basis for repo Residential general land use by parcel. Parcels held in common ownership, su those controlled by homeowner associations, were categorized to 48.10.70% Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex the use category of the larger properties to which they are asso 1,351.419.71% Mobile Home Community (subdivision, For example, open space controlled by a homeowner association in condominium)* townhome development was categorized as Town House rather than 157.22.29% Mobile Home Park** Parks and Recreation. 957.413.96% Multi-Family (apartments, condominiums) Intensity, Value & Age 0.80.01% Other (boarding houses, assisted living facilities) 1,299.818.96% Single-Family Detached For a subset of sites in the study area, evaluations were conduc 176.32.57% Town House explore levels of utilization and propensity to change. Factors Parks & Recreation303.34.42% development intensity, land and building value, and age of const were used to identify areas with the greatest likelihood to expe Vacant267.53.90% change in land use or development form. TOTAL6,856.8100.00% *Mobile Home Community includes mobile homes on individual lots ** Mobile Home Park includes for-rent mobile homes on parcels in Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 29 Creating Innovative Places This evaluation of utilization and development potential was conAlthough utilization rates are generally low, the analysis does for an area called the Corridor Development Area, shown in Mappockets where intensities are higher than average. As shown on M (Corridor Development Area). The area includes vacant parcels an3 (Corridor Redevelopment Area - Development Intensity), the hig those in commercial, office, industrial, institutional, mobile hdevelopment intensities are concentrated in close proximity to t multi-family apartments, and miscellaneous uses located immediatcrossroads at Countryside Boulevard, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, and adjacent to US 19 and along cross streets with existing or propoStreet. The property with the highest intensity along the corrid US 19 overpasses. Generally, single-family residential neighborhFAR, is also one of the only office buildings served by structur mobile home communities, and multi-family condominiums located Plymouth Plaza on US 19 near Countryside Boulevard. Hotels are a directly along US 19 were excluded from the analysis due to theirelatively high-intensity land use. Both the Holiday Inn Express potential for redevelopment. The area does, however, include a fto Bay Boulevard (0.75 FAR or 42 units per acre) and the Quality isolated parcels between McMullen Booth Road, Drew Street, Gulf Druid Road (0.63 FAR or 53 units per acre) are constructed at re Boulevard, and US 19 with low-density residential uses, mobile hhigh intensities. communities, and mobile home parks. MARKET VALUE DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY Assessing appraised value on a per-square-foot basis is another The development intensity of parcels was calculated to indicate to evaluate the relative performance of individual projects alon levels of utilization. Usually, areas with low levels of utilizathe corridor. Using PCPAO parcel data, the market value of parce considered to have a higher potential to redevelop and those witwas analyzed by calculating the value per-parcel-square-footage higher levels of utilization are considered less likely to expercommercial, office, industrial, apartments, institutional, and m redevelopment pressure. Development intensities were determined home park uses. A consolidated market value per-parcel-square-fo calculating the floor area ratio (FAR) for parcels in commercialwas calculated for condominium office developments and larger re industrial, institutional, and multi-family use. For condominiumdevelopments with multiple parcels. developments and larger retail developments with multiple parcel consolidated FARs were calculated.As shown in Map 4 (Corridor Redevelopment Area - Market Value), parcels with the highest value per-square-foot include the Harbo On average, development intensities along the corridor are relatoffice building at Belleair Road ($72/square foot), Countryside low, falling between 0.20 and 0.30 FAR. Such intensities are gensquare foot), a vacant commercial building on Belleair Road ($45 lower than those permitted under the existing future land use foot), the Holiday Inn Express at Gulf to Bay Boulevard ($43/squ categories but consistent with intensities found along commerciaand the Drew Corner Plaza ($41/square foot). Lower per-square-fo arterials throughout the Tampa Bay region. Typical suburban formvalue parcels tended to be clustered in locations between the ma development like automotive dealerships, shopping centers, in-licross streets. These sites included older retail strip centers, centers, and stand-alone commercial buildings on pad sites tend parks, and auto dealerships. into the lower-intensity categories due in part to parking requi and conventional development practices favoring single-story, si use forms of development served by surface parking. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 30 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 14. Low Intensity Development Along US 19 at Sunset Point LOW MARKET VALUE & INTENSITY Parcels were also evaluated to determine which have both low mar value and low development intensity. Generally, these parcels ar considered as having a high potential for redevelopment. As show Map 5 (Corridor Redevelopment Area - Low Market Value & Intensit low value (under $10/square foot) and low development intensity than 0.2 FAR) parcels are located throughout the corridor and in numerous auto dealerships, strip commercial buildings, vacant ou parcel buildings, and one-story office buildings. Other low valu intensity parcels include Bayview Gardens and a large multi-fami south of Gulf to Bay Boulevard, an RV park on Bayview Avenue, an office buildings near Countryside Centre shopping plaza. BUILDING VALUE PERCENT OF TOTAL PROPERTY VALUE To further assess patterns of investment and potential for redevelopment, improvement values for parcels were calculated as percent of total property value. This analysis resulted in a map areas with higher and lower levels of investment represented by values relative to land values. Areas with building values representing a high proportion of tot parcel value include Countryside Mall and the surrounding office retail parcels, multi-family and office developments along Drew and Park Place Boulevard, Bright House Field ballpark, First Bap Church of Clearwater on McMullen Booth Road, and the Harbourside office building at Belleair Road. Parcels where the land value i higher percentage of the total parcel value include auto dealers strip commercial buildings, mobile home parks, vacant out-parcel buildings, and one-story office buildings, as shown on Map 6 (Co Redevelopment Area - Building Value Percent of Total Property Va YEAR BUILT Age of building construction is another factor influencing a pro competitive position and probability of redevelopment. As shown Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 31 Creating Innovative Places Figure 15. Bayview Gardens Redevelopment Site Map 7 (Year Built), recent construction along the corridor is coquality tenants and remaining locally- and regionally-competitiv in a few locations. During the 1990s, a number of buildings nearprove difficult. These older properties may also become candidat intersection of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and US 19 were constructedredevelopment, thus creating opportunities to improve the corrid including the large multi-family and office projects along Park attractiveness, address connectivity and circulation challenges, Boulevard and Sams Club. More recent investments include the strengthen the competitive position of destinations. redevelopment of Clearwater Mall, the theater and restaurant add at Countryside Mall, the condominiums east of the corridor off B (Development intensities and values were evaluated based on data Road, and Bright House Field ballpark and training facilities. collected and reported by the PCPAO, and consequently, may not r development intensities and values reported by the City or other As the map also indicates, a great number of buildings along the example, development intensity for overnight accommodations and corridor were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s, including a fe family residential uses is regulated by number of units, so FAR corridors larger projects like Cypress Point shopping center, C used to report intensity for hotels and apartments, and commerci Centre, and several office buildings along McCormick Road. Witho estate entities may rely on other data when reporting building a significant reinvestment or major changes in these older propert value. In addition, factors such as right-of-way acquisitions al such as the recent additions to 1970s era Countryside Mall, attr subdivision activities may change how intensities are reported o Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 32 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places of development with building frontages set back from streets beh 2. CHARACTER & IDENTITY multiple bays of parking and stand alone buildings on out-parcel pad sites. The corridors character and the way it is viewed by local resid and visitors is strongly influenced by a number of related facto In the areas located between the regional and local shopping architectural design and form of buildings influences how places destinations, the character of development is driven partially b perceived. The identity and perception of a place is also influe size. Over time, the subdivision of commercial sites along US 19 by: the relationship among buildings; the size of parcels; the d resulted in a fragmented pattern of smaller sites with individua and placement of parking; the quality of streets, streetscapes, centers, retail buildings, and small offices interspersed among landscapes; and the quality of connections between destinations. housing auto dealerships, mobile home parks, and low-rise apartm complexes. On average, sites in the in-between areas are smaller Although the character of areas along US 19 changes from place t those found at the cross streets, but suburban building forms an as discussed below, most areas were developed following conventi configurations predominate. suburban models. Typical projects along the corridor include sin low-rise buildings set back behind simple landscape strips and o The suburban character of the corridor, the result of both marke more bays of parking. Architectural and landscape design treatme and development codes in effect in the 1970s and 1980s, may limi are typical of suburban locations throughout the region, streets redevelopment potential, especially in areas with relatively sma and public space improvements to support pedestrian and transit sizes, fragmented ownership, and that lack an interconnected net are minimal or non-existent, and individual projects usually are of local streets. In these more challenged areas, the form and p connected to adjacent projects or nearby neighborhoods. development may limit the potential of owners to adapt to changi market conditions and attract investment as access and circulati The corridors major retail clusters at Countryside Boulevard an patterns change along US 19. Bay Boulevard serve as regional shopping destinations and share characteristics of similar suburban destinations throughout the The current character and quality of development also makes it d Bay region. Building types include large-format retail buildings to distinguish between subdistricts and destinations within the retail strips, and stand-alone retail and office buildings on ou area. Due to the absence of gateway treatments signaling entry t and individual sites. Although both multi-family residential and the City and subdistricts, the generic quality of many landscape uses are in close proximity to retail and restaurants, deep buil architectural designs, and the lack of investment in streetscape setbacks, the lack of a local street grid, and limited streetsca public spaces, the corridors image is indistinguishable from ot pedestrian amenities make walking from place to place an impract suburban corridors in the region. The lack of a unique or compel alternative to driving. The corridors neighborhood-serving shop brand for the Clearwater sections of US 19 may limit the City destinations at Curlew Road, Sunset Point Road, and NE Coachman to attract investment and promote the corridor as a regional des Road also function primarily as auto-oriented destinations. Buil and attractive market development. these locations also follow conventional suburban forms and patt Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 33 Creating Innovative Places Figure 17. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 34 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 18. Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex & Bright House Field 3.PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE The following section of the reports provides information regard parks and recreation facilities, natural resources, open spaces, wildlife habitat within and adjacent to the study area. Parks, Recreation Facilities & Trails Several existing public parks and recreation facilities are loca close proximity to the corridor. The following facilities are sh 8 (Parks, Recreation Facilities & Trails): Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex (Drew Street/McMullen Booth Road); Kapok Park (Glen Oak Avenue); Cliff Stevens Park (Fairwood Avenue); Wood Valley Park (Park Trail Lane); Figure 19. Progress Energy Trail Pedestrian Bridge at US 19 Moccasin Lake Nature Park (Park Trail Lane); Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex (Drew Street); Lake Chautauqua Park (Landmark Drive); Enterprise Dog Park (Enterprise Road); Countryside Recreation Center/Park (Sabal Springs Drive); Countryside Sports Complex (McMullen Booth Road); and Forest Run Park (Landmark Drive). The area is also served by multiple, existing City and County tr bike lanes, including the east-west Ream Wilson Trail and segmen the north-south Progress Energy Trail running parallel to US 19. of the Progress Energy Trail are complete between the Ream Wilso and Belleair Road and a pedestrian overpass has been constructed US 19. Additional segments of the Progress Energy Trail and exte to other existing trails, new trails, or bike lanes are planned study area, but are awaiting funding sources. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 35 Creating Innovative Places Bald Eagle Nesting Territories - Known bald eagle nesting spots Wetlands located along US 19 between Harn Boulevard and Belleair Road. Pockets of wetlands are located throughout the study area, conce Flood Hazard Areas primarily in areas with low elevation and within the floodplain. includes areas along Alligator Creek and near Lake Chautauqua. T As defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) City of Clearwaters Preservation zoning district includes desig under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), there are sev environmentally sensitive wetlands, including those subject to F Special Flood Hazard Areas within the US 19 Corridor. Shown on M Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Southwest (Flood Hazard Areas), this includes areas along Old Tampa Bay, A Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) jurisdictional wetlan Creek, Lake Chautauqua, and Coopers Bayou. requirements. Wetlands locations are shown on Map 9 (Wetlands). Wildlife Habitats 4. PLANNING & POLICY CONTEXT The study area also includes several Wildlife Habitats designate the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Map Future land use and development within the study area is address (Wildlife Habitats) shows the following habitats and conservatio several City plans and policy documents, most notably the Clearwater (), the Comprehensive PlanComprehensive PlanEconomic Development Hot Spots (Multiple Species Habitat) - Areas representing biolog , and . A review of US 19-specific Strategic PlanClearwater Greenprint diversity, created by aggregation of predictive habitat maps for policies and recommendations from these plans is provided below. wading birds, important natural communities and 44 focal species It also includes known species and community locations. Clearwater Comprehensive Plan Priority Wetlands Habitats - Representing wetland species hot spot data set created by aggregating predictive habitat maps fo The Future Land Use element of the offers guidance Comprehensive Plan 35 listed wetland-dependent taxa. on the preferred character, pattern, scale, and density/intensit Strategic Habitat Conservation Areas - Representing areas development within the City limits. The element includes text an important to flora, fauna, and natural communities based on describing future land uses by category and location, and define known occurrence information and recent land use/land cover citywide design structure that serves as a guide for development maps. Also includes proposed lands for conservation management land use decision-making. that are necessary to protect viable populations of 44 focal wil FUTURE LAND USE PLAN CLASSIFICATIONS species and other analyzed elements of biological diversity that include rare plants, rare biological communities, and wetlands The Future Land Use plan classifications shown in the Comprehensive important for wading birds. Located along Alligator Creek in Cli identify general land uses, maximum densities and intensities Plan Stevens Park and Kapok Park and adjacent areas. of development, and zoning districts in the City. Future land us Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 36 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places classifications for parcels in unincorporated Pinellas County arResidential/Office Limited (11 acres) accounting for the balance designated by the with commercial, industrial, and mixed use classifications. Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan. Future Land Use in the study area is shown on Map 12 (Future LanAs shown in Table 11, maximum development intensities in these The provides for a wide range of land uses fronting categories range from 0.65 FAR for the Industrial Limited classi Comprehensive Plan US 19, with plan classifications allowing for commercial, industto 0.40 FAR allowed in Residential/Office/Retail and Residential and mixed land uses on the vast majority of sites. The CommerciaLimited mixed use classifications. The maximum residential densi General classification is applied to the greatest area (633 acreranges from 7.5 dwelling units per acre in Residential/Office Li Residential/Office/Retail (176 acres), Residential/Office Genera24 units per acre in Commercial General. For overnight accommoda acres), Commercial Limited (70 acres), Industrial Limited (47 acpermitted in several of the classifications, the allowable units ranges from a maximum of 30 units per acre in Residential/Office Plan ClassificationPrimary Uses per Plan CategoryMin. and Max. Intensity Consistent Zoning Districts 7.5 Dwelling Units/Acre; FAR 0.40Office (O); Low Medium Density Residential/Office Limited (R/OL)Low Density Residential (LMDR) Residential/Office General (R/OG)Medium Density Residential/Office15 Dwelling Units/Acre; FAR 0.50Office (O); Medium Density Residential (MDR) 18 Dwelling Units/Acre; FAR 0.40 Residential; Residential Equivalent; Office; Office (O); Commercial (C); Medium Residential/Office/Retail (R/O/R)Retail; Overnight Accommodations; Personal/ 30 Overnight Accommodations Density Residential (MDR) Business Services Units/Acre; FAR 0.40 Commercial Limited (CL)Office; Retail; Overnight Accommodations; 18 Dwelling Units/Acre; FAR 0.45Commercial (C); Office (O) Personal Services 30 Overnight Accommodations Units/Acre; FAR 0.45 24 Dwelling Units/Acre; FAR 0.55 Office; Retail; Personal Services; Overnight Commercial General (CG)Commercial (C); Office (O) 40 Overnight Accommodations Accommodations; Wholesale; Warehouse Units/Acre; FAR 0.55 Industrial Limited (IL)Light Manufacturing; Overnight FAR 0.65Industrial, Research and Technology Accommodations; Research/Development; (IRT) 50 Overnight Accommodations Wholesale; Warehouse Units/Acre; FAR 0.65 (Base)* 75 Overnight Accommodations Units/Acre; FAR 0.65 (Alternative)* Item # 19 *Subject to Master Development Plan requirements in section 2.3. US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 37 Creating Innovative Places Retail and Commercial Limited to 75 units per acre (through the Figure 20. Citywide Design Structure Map Development Plan requirements in the ) in Countywide Plan Rules Industrial Limited. In between the major cross roads, residential and recreation/ope space plan classifications are applied to a few locations, but a for a relatively small percentage of the total number of sites f directly on US 19. Off the corridor, plan classifications includ of residential categories, from Residential High and Medium to l density categories applied to existing single-family neighborhoo CITYWIDE DESIGN STRUCTURE As part of the , the City of Clearwater established Comprehensive Plan a Citywide Design Structure comprised of a hierarchy of places a linkages, as shown in Figure 20. This design structure serves as to development and land use decisions and provides policy guidan regarding the future of destinations. The following places and c in the study area have been designated as part of this design st Activity Center (Countryside Mall, Clearwater Mall) - High-inten high-density multi-use areas designated as appropriate for intensive growth and routinely provide service to a significant number of citizens of more than one county. Activity Centers are proximate and accessible to interstate or major arterial roadway and are composed of multiple destination points, landmarks, and neighborhood centers and character features. Destination Point (Bright House Field, Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex, St. Petersburg College-Clearwater Campus and surrounding area) - Active, man-made features that create community-wide interest in an area and draw people to them. Multi-Neighborhood Shopping Center (Sunset Point Plaza and Walmart Shopping Area) - Commercial establishments that serve more than one neighborhood and these can be pedestrian friendly or automobile oriented. City of Clearwater - 2008 Comprehensive Plan Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 38 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Landmarks (Natural Landmarks: Moccasin Lake Nature Park, Scenic Corridors (Primary Corridors include Gulf to Bay Boulevar Countryside Country Club, Lake Chautauqua and Chautauqua Park and US 19; Secondary Corridors include Belleair Road, Countrysid South)- Passive natural or man-made features that are prominent Boulevard, Curlew Road, Drew Street, Enterprise Road, Nursery or well-known objects in a particular landscape, as well as featRoad, Old Coachman Road, SR 590, and Sunset Point Road) - and facilities that build pride in local residents.Corridors which have particular significance, in terms of touris Gateways (US 19 at Belleair Road, Courtney Campbell Causeway) - economic development, or community character, and should have Entryways to the City of Clearwater;enhanced and differentiated landscaping requirements. Trails (existing and proposed trails discussed in the previous Preservation Corridors (Belleair Road, Harn Boulevard, and Nurse section) - Paved bicycle/pedestrian corridors designated and Road) - Corridors or portions of corridors that need to be prese restricted to non-motorized traffic, built to standards that profor their unique character. a high degree of safety, efficiency and comfort for the user, wh Redevelopment Corridors (Drew Street, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, reflecting the unique circumstances of the trails location.US 19) - Corridors or portions of corridors that need a characte change or restoration to a better condition. Plan ClassificationPrimary Uses per Plan CategoryMin. and Max. Intensity *Consistent Zoning Districts Transit Oriented Development (TOD) FAR 3.0-10.0 (40-100 Dwelling Units Per Acre) within 1/8 mile radius of the transit station Transit Station Area Type I: Residential; Office; Retail; Transit Oriented Urban Center DowntownInstitutional; Public/Semi-PublicDevelopment** FAR 1.5-7.0 (40-100 Dwelling Units Per Acre) between 1/8 mile radius of the transit station and the station area boundary Transit Station Area Type II: Residential; Office; Retail; FAR 0.5-5.0 (30-50 Dwelling Units Per Acre)Transit Oriented Suburban CenterInstitutional; Public/Semi-PublicDevelopment** Transit Station Area Type III: Residential; Office; Retail; Transit Oriented FAR 0.5-3.0 (10-20 Dwelling Units Per Acre) Neighborhood CenterInstitutional; Public/Semi-PublicDevelopment** Transit Station Area Type IV: Residential; Office; Retail; FAR 0.5-2.0 (10-20 Dwelling Units Per Acre) Transit Oriented Complete Street CorridorInstitutional; Public/Semi-PublicDevelopment** *The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) categories are assigned of residential and non-residential square footage. If a developm specified for each TOD category. Development intensity shall be to lower intensities with increasing distance from the center. ** The general term for the zoning district Transit Oriented De developed, at which time the zoning district will be specific to Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 39 Creating Innovative Places rail or fixed guideway system as established in the Pinellas Cou Metropolitan Planning Organization (Pinellas MPO) 2035 Long Range In 2010, the City amended the to include policies for Comprehensive Plan (LRTP). Specific station locations and typologies will Transportation Plan transit-oriented development (TOD). These policies are based on be determined at the conclusion of the Pinellas Alternatives Ana Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) guiding prin (AA). According to PPC , TOD plan classifications Countywide Plan Rules and Pinellas Planning Council (PPC) Countywide Future Land Use P can be used for two types of transit corridors: Primary Transit Categories and . Table 12 provides an overview Countywide Plan Rules are defined as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) adopted b of the Citys new plan classification categories for TOD includi Pinellas MPO LRTP and Secondary Transit Corridors are those desi intensity standards, and consistent zoning districts. by the Pinellas MPO (BRT Countywide Bus Rapid Transit Concept Plan Concept Plan) prepared in March 2009 or the Pinellas Suncoast Tr According to the Citys policy A.6.10.1, these TOD Comprehensive Plan Authority (PSTA) Transit Development Plan Major Update FY 2011-2020 categories will guide planning for transit stations that are par (TDP). The City can amend the to include transit Comprehensive Plan station area planning for Secondary Corridors, including US 19. Figure 21. Pinellas County Secondary Transit Corridors Zoning DECUBELLIS MAIN ST New Port Richey Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority MOOG Transit Development Plan Land development and zoning within the study area is controlled MITCHELL BLVD FY 2011 - FY 2020 ANCLOTE BLVD Tarpon Springs City of Clearwater for parcels within the Community Development Code City limits or the Pinellas County Land Development Code for par within unincorporated Pinellas County. Palm Harbor Oldsmar Dunedin As shown in Map 13 (City of Clearwater Zoning), the majority of Countryside E HILLSBOROUGH AVE Downtown Clearwater Clearwater parcels within the study area, with direct frontage o Clearwater Beach Clearwater Mall or Gulf to Bay Boulevard, are within the Citys Commercial (C) Z Downtown St. Pete/ Largo Clearwater Airport Gateway District. Other City zoning districts within the study area incl Largo 118TH AVE N Mall Pinellas Indian Park Rocks Shoppes at Park Place Redington High Density Residential (HDR); Shores Tyrone Square Madeira 22ND AVE N 13TH AVE N BeachCentral Ave Industrial (IRT); 5TH AVE N Downtown St. Petersburg CENTRAL AVE 1ST AVE S Treasure Island Institutional (I); St. Petersburg Map 7-3: College PSTA St. Pete Beach Premium Bus Network Medium Density Residential (MDR); Concept Plan Legend Medium High Density Residential (MHDR); Regional Activity Center Commercial Activity Center Mobile Home Park (MHP); Community/City Premium Bus Service 2021 Office (O); Miles Open Space & Recreation (OSR); Left: Pinellas County Bus Network Concept Preliminary Implementa Preservation (P); and US 19 Corridor. Right: PSTA Premium Bus Network Concept Plan. Item # 19 Tourist (T). US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 40 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places For unincorporated portions of the study area located north of Saspects of the current zoning such as height restrictions and ex Main Street, land development and zoning are controlled by the Pcommercial retail development pattern need to be addressed. The County The primary County zoning district for plan recommends the creation of a fixed overlay district to enco Land Development Code. parcels directly on US 19 is Commercial Parkway (CP-1 or CP-2). redevelopment and infill along the US 19 corridor. Specific acti of industrial parcels are within the Light Manufacturing and Indoutlined as part of this strategy include: 1) district and mobile home residential parcels are within the R Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions (R-6) or Rural Residential (R Establish a new overlay district to encourage new Class A office districts. developments along US 19; Consider applying the employment center overlay to the areas Economic Development Strategic Plan between Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Drew Street appropriate for higher intensity commercial office development; In August 2011, the City approved the Economic Development Strategic Utilize the overlay district to encourage commercial office to evaluate the economic challenges facing Clearwater, evaluate Plan development on sites currently occupied by strip center retail, opportunities, and establish guiding principles, goals, and prio parks, and mobile home parks; and strategies to best position the City for future investment. One Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on commissioning a US Citys goals is to encourage the development of sites and build 19 corridor study. needed to accommodate higher intensity employment opportunities. Since two-thirds of the Citys property tax base is from residen Clearwater Greenprint development, the City understands the importance of encouraging employment uses to help diversify the tax base and ensure long-t Prepared as the communitys sustainability plan, Clearwater Greenprint vitality. Promoting higher intensity employment uses will be dif identifies a series of tangible actions across eight topic areas given increased regional competition, the existing stock of comm the potential to reduce energy consumption, pollution and greenh and industrial buildings in Clearwater, and lack of available gr gas (GHG) emissions, while stimulating the local economy and imp sites, but adjustments to the Citys land development policies a the quality of life. Approved in December 2011, the plan was dev regulations could set the stage to attract target industries and by the City of Clearwater with grant funding from the US Departm income jobs. of Energy. As the framework plan to guide local government, resi and business actions, the plans recommended strategies provide To accomplish this goal, the Economic Development Strategic Plan foundation for addressing sustainability issues for the next 25 included a policy to establish an employment center overlay to encourage higher-wage employment in strategic locations. The p includes measurable, achievable strategies that Clearwater Greenprint references the US 19 and Gulf to Bay Boulevard corridors as logi the City and local residents can take to help accomplish major g for the creation of a regional employment center given their acc such as lessening the amount of GHG emissions, making buildings existing professional office developments. However, existing bar and transportation systems more energy-efficient, expanding mobi to the creation of an employment district in this area, includin choices, maintaining a healthy economy, creating green jobs, r Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 41 Creating Innovative Places waste generated by residents and businesses, and encouraging locCorridor and the areas around the Countryside Mall and grown foods. Some of the strategies will result Clearwater Greenprint Clearwater Mall as an Energy Conservation Area. in policy changes to the Citys and Community Comprehensive Plan Update the to establish policies Community Development Code Development Code, and many of the strategies directly relate to and regulations for these areas related to permitted uses for and the area surrounding it. localized energy production (i.e., solar installations), food production, landscape requirements, transportation facilities, According to the , the ability to easily and Clearwater Greenprint site lighting, and parking requirements. The City will consider affordably travel within the City using multiple forms of transp creating a zoning district overlay with additional site developm essential to a healthy local and regional economy. Transportati standards, density and intensity requirements, energy-efficiency important consideration in the effort to create a sustainable ci and conservation measures for new construction and substantial of the major thoroughfares in the City with many important desti renovation, parking requirements, and level of service standards transportation-related strategies that directly relate to US 19 for sidewalks, bicycle facilities and transit. Continue to provide for mixed-use development in livable, Adoption of a Complete Streets policy that establishes transit, transit-oriented neighborhoods in the and Comprehensive Plan walking, and biking as priority policies; ; and Community Development Code Continue to support the improvement and expansion of the PSTA Build on TOD policies in and provide clear Comprehensive Plan system; and design standards for TOD in station areas and transit service Continue to plan for and implement congestion management corridors. activities and other improvements to increase the operational efficiency of the transportation system. Other land use and urban form strategies directly related to the plan include: identifies commercial corridors and existing Clearwater Greenprint activity centers among the best opportunity locations to accommo Transform vacant and other underutilized properties from new growth. The study area includes many of the Citys primary liabilities to assets that provide long-term economic, social, a commercial corridors and activity centers. To accomplish anticip environmental benefits; growth and redevelopment in the study area and other similar are Create policies and strategies to improve the citywide balance in the City, one of the land use and urban form-related strategi of housing to jobs and encourage the development of housing identified in the plan calls for the development of incentives f to enable residents to remain in the city as their housing needs efficient infill development and redevelopment in activity cente commercial corridors. This could be accomplished by completing t change; and following specific actions: Increase the amount of urban greenspace, natural areas, and tree canopy through planting, preservation, community education, and Update the to define the US 19 from Comprehensive Plan outreach programs. Countryside Boulevard to Belleair Road as an Energy Conservation Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 42 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places section provides a review of existing and planned vehicle connec 5.MOBILITY the condition of existing public rights-of-ways, bicycle and ped accommodations, and the existing and plan transit network. While the redesign of US 19 over the next few years will bring i Vehicle Access & Circulation regional access to many locations along the corridor, residents, businesses, and property owners within the study area are faced numerous challenges associated with ongoing construction and As shown in Map 14 (Vehicle Access & Circulation), besides US 19 changing access and circulation patterns. are 23 roadways that are functionally classified as minor collec or higher-level facilities within the study area. Currently,19 o This redesign will create access challenges, especially for in- roadways intersect or cross US 19. The eventual redesign of the properties on US 19 that are not located at a major crossing poi highway will eliminate many of the east-west connections across The existing street network adjacent to US 19 is fragmented and Once completed, east-west connections across US 19 will continue there is poor connectivity between parcels. Additional challenge Curlew Road, SR 580/Main Street, Countryside Boulevard, Sunset P include minimal existing accommodations for bicycle and pedestri Road, SR 590/NE Coachman Road, Drew Street, Gulf to Bay Boulevar movement along and across US 19, poor connections between US Seville Boulevard, and Belleair Road. An additional u-turn is pl 19 properties and adjacent neighborhoods, and poor connections between Curlew Road and SR 580/Main Street. Continuous frontage between transit stops and destinations along the corridor. The f roads are planned for the length of the corridor with a break be Figure 22. US 19 South of Enterprise RoadFigure 23. US 19 Frontage Road Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 43 Creating Innovative Places SR 590/NE Coachman Road and Drew Street as US 19 elevates over aLevel of Service Report adopted September 14, 2011. As shown, mu railroad crossing and Alligator Creek.of US 19 is currently operating at LOS F. Some sections that hav been improved to partially controlled access are operating at LO Within the study area, US 19, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, SR 580/MainTwo cross streets in the study area are currently operating at L and McMullen Booth Road are the principal arterials that provide60/Gulf to Bay Boulevard east of US 19, and NE Coachman Road wes regional connections. SR 590/NE Coachman Road, Sunset Point Roadof US 19), while one cross street segment is operating at LOS E Belleair Road, and Curlew Road are minor arterials that intersecGulf to Bay Boulevard west of US 19). In addition, three cross s US 19 and will continue to provide east-west connections within currently operating at LOS D (Belleair Road, Drew Street, and Su City and surrounding area. Other roadways that provide east-westPoint Road, all west of US 19). connection across the study area include several major collector Bicycle & Pedestrian Circulation that will continue to provide access when US 19 improvements are complete: Old Coachman Road, Countryside Boulevard, and Drew Street. Other major collectors that will not provide an east-wes Bicycle and pedestrian circulation along US 19 and in the adjace connection in the future include: Enterprise Road, Northside Dri is challenging for several reasons as discussed below. Druid Road, Harn Boulevard, and Nursery Road. BARRIER TO TRAVEL Currently, the average existing spacing of functionally classifi US 19 is a high-speed, wide, urban freeway that presents an roadways is approximately one-half mile, which is too sparse to intimidating barrier to travel by foot or by bike. There are lim the infrastructure that is typically required to support a succe crossing opportunities, and where crossing opportunities are pro transit-oriented development. Further, only a handful of roadway the intersections are large and typically have heavy traffic vol available within one-half mile to the east and west of US 19 to the proposed ultimate configuration of US 19 as a partially cont traffic parallel to US 19. As such, the study area is heavily re access road, there will only be ten locations available for vehi limited number of roadways to facilitate traffic flow within the and pedestrian movements to cross US 19 over a 7.8-mile distance This has resulted in wider roads with higher traffic volumes, wh between Belleair Road and Curlew Roadan average of one crossing not provide welcoming or efficient environments for transit serv point every 0.9 mile. The long distances between available cross pedestrians, or bicyclists. As traffic volumes continue to incre points makes walking between properties on opposite sides of the time, the small number of roadways will see a continued decrease corridor impractical. It also makes transit usage inefficient. F performance and worsening roadway level of service (LOS) across pedestrian may have to ride transit in the wrong direction in network. reach a crossing point and then walk across to the opposite side 19 to travel on transit in the desired direction. Road Network Level of Service (LOS) SIDEWALKS ON MAJOR ROADWAYS Map 15 (Road Network Existing Level of Service - 2011) shows the While sidewalks exist along both sides of nearly all of US 19 wi existing roadway LOS for arterial and collector level roadways b the study area today, in the proposed ultimate configuration, th on available traffic count data as reported in the Pinellas MPO Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 44 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 24. Examples of Pedestrian Conditions Along US 19 Corrido Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 45 Creating Innovative Places majority of the sidewalks are located at the immediate back of c BICYCLE FACILITIES alongside the US 19 frontage roads. This is not the preferred si Exclusive bicycle facilities are few and far between. Without bi placement to provide a comfortable, welcoming, and safe walking facilities, bicyclists either have to share busy travel lanes wi environment with amenities such as shade trees and benches and a traffic or share narrow sidewalks with pedestrians. US 19 is pro sense of separation for pedestrians from high-speed drive lanes. have bicycle lanes along the frontage roads along most of the co (Existing Sidewalk Network) shows the existing coverage of sidew However, most sections that have been completed to date do not h within the study area. Most arterial and collector classified cr bicycle lanes or have discontinuous facilities. Further, only th along the US 19 corridor have sidewalks on both sides, but there streets have bicycle lanes (Drew Street in the immediate vicinit gaps in the sidewalk network in a number of locations on these s US 19 interchange; Sunset Point Road both east and west of US 19 including: Curlew Road west of US 19, although the eastbound lanes currentl end at Fisher Road). While there are numerous off-street trails Belleair Road, west of US 19 on the south side; are planned to connect to and across the study area, there are o Nursery Road, in the southwest corner of the US 19 intersection; few completed sections today. These include portions of the Prog Seville Boulevard, east of US 19 on both sides, except a short Energy Extension of the Pinellas Trail, including the existing o segment on the south side of the road; just south of Enterprise Road, and the Ream Wilson Clearwater Tr NE Coachman Road, in the southwest corner of the US 19 Map 8 (Parks, Recreation Facilities & Trails) shows the existing intersection; proposed on-street bicycle lanes and off-street trails within th area. Enterprise Road, south of SR 580 on both sides (the east side has an approximate 600-foot gap, and the west side has an Existing & Proposed Transit Network approximate 1,300-foot gap); Republic Drive, west of US 19 on the south side (although the ga The study area is served by several existing PSTA bus routes wit exists only for one parcel west of US 19); numerous stops located along the corridor and major roadways tha 298th Avenue North, east of US 19 on both sides; cross US 19. As shown on Map 17 (Existing & Proposed Transit Ser CR 95, east of US 19 on both sides; and an existing HART express bus route connecting Clearwater to Tamp CR 39, west of US 19 on the south side beyond the first parcel. serves the southern half of the study area with stops along the two Park and Ride locations on Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boule SIDEWALKS ON LOCAL ROADWAYS As shown on Map 16, a large percentage of local streets that con Expanded transit service is planned for the study area. As shown to or are located within one-half mile of US 19 are missing side Pinellas MPO LRTP, enhanced bus service is planned for several m they are discontinuous. roadways within the study area, including US 19, Gulf to Bay Bou McMullen Booth Road, SR 580/Main Street, and Curlew Road. The 20 calls for a north-south Countywide Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Concept Plan Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment 46 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 25. PSTA Bus Service on US 19 regional BRT service along US 19 with several stop locations at intersections along the corridor (Curlew Road, Countryside Boule 1st Avenue North, 3rd Avenue North, Sunset Point Road, SR590/NE Coachman Road, Drew Street, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Harn Boulevar Belleair Road). Two different types of service are called for al corridor: Limited Stop Connector south of Countryside Boulevard Commuter Express north of Countryside Boulevard: Limited Stop Connector. Daytime service (6:30 am to 7:30 pm) with 20-minute peak-hour frequency and 30-minute non-peak frequency, and Commuter Express. Peak-hour service with 30-minute peak-hour frequency. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Context Assessment US 19 CLEARWATER 47 Creating Innovative Places FRAMEWORK PLAN & CONCEPTS This section of the plan describes the long-term vision and obje 1.FRAMEWORK PLAN development and redevelopment along the US 19 corridor. The sec includes a Framework Plan defining three types of revitalization As shown in Figure 26, the Plan Framework Map identifies three t Regional Centers, Neighborhood Centers, and In-Between Areasand of revitalization areasRegional Centers, Neighborhood Centers, series of Concept Studies illustrating development and redevelop In-Between Areasand offers guidance regarding the appropriate potential at key locations. Together, the Framework Plan and Con intensity, form, and character of development for each. The are Studies communicate important planning ideas and design principl were defined based on a review of conditions affecting developme and serve as a guide for decision-makers, property owners, tenan potential, including existing land use, regional and local acces residents. and planned improvements for regional roadways and transit servi Figure 26. Plan Framework Map In-Between AreaCurlew In-Between AreaCountryside In-Between AreaSunset Point/NE Coachman Gulf to Bay/Drew In-Between AreaBelleair Neighborhood Regional CenterNeighborhood CenterRegional CenterNeighborhood CenterCenter Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 48 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Table 13. Framework Plan Place Types Floor Area Dwelling Place TypeUse MixBuilding Form & CharacterConnectivity & MobilityRatioUnits/Acre (Max.)(Max.) Regional Regionally-significant clusters of Urban forms of development Destinations with multiple points of 2.550 Centersmixed-used development with an with buildings placed to define access to US 19 served by enhanced emphasis on employment-intensive pedestrian-friendly streetscapes transit service and interconnected and transit-supportive uses.and parking in mid-block locations.networks of walkable streets and drives. Neighborhood Centers of neighborhood activity Buildings with active ground-level Destinations with strong connections 1.550 Centerswith neighborhood-serving retail uses aligned along pedestrian-to local street networks served and professional service, higher-friendly streetscapes. Parking and by enhanced transit service and density residential, and office uses. auto-oriented facilities located to better connections to surrounding the side and rear of buildings. neighborhoods. In-Between Areas transforming from strip Buildings oriented toward US 19 Improved cross-parcel movement 1.530 Areascommercial to a wider range of with modest front setbacks to and connections to local street land uses, with office and other accommodate landscaping and no network. Potential for circulator service employment-intensive uses favored more than a single bay of parking. connecting these areas to Regional over smaller-scale retail uses. Parking and auto-oriented facilities Centers, Neighborhood Centers, and like drive-through windows located planned BRT stations. to the side and rear of buildings. Generally, the areas incorporate commercial and multi-family res Regional Centers developments fronting US 19 and major crossroads, and include sites identified as having long-term potential for development o The Plan Framework Map identifies two areas as Regional Centers redevelopment. Residential single-family developments, resident the area between SR 580 and Enterprise Drive and the area betwee projects in condominium ownership, and larger-scale natural area Drew Street and Gulf to Bay Boulevard. These areas, with region not identified as revitalization areas. recognized clusters of retail destinations, emerging concentrati of office uses, and a variety of housing types, share several im Provided below and summarized in Table 13 is a brief description characteristics. Each area is particularly well served by road area along with general recommendations regarding future land us benefits from multiple points of access to US 19, and includes s development potential, and mobility enhancements. large sites in single-ownership, an important factor affecting t term potential for development and redevelopment. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 49 Creating Innovative Places Figure 27. Regional Center Character Images Regional Centers As redevelopment and intensification occurs along the corridor, Centers will take on a more urban character, with taller, mixed- pedestrian-friendly streets and public spaces. Complete street among destinations, and the integration of enhanced transit serv for internal trip capture and reductions in vehicle miles travel Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 50 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places These areas should be positioned as favored locations for high-i Neighborhood Centers office, residential, retail, institutional, and sports and enter uses. Through increased intensities and densities, the implemen The Plan Framework Map identifies three areas as Neighborhood standards requiring urban forms of development, and public inves Centersthe area at the intersection of US 19 and Belleair Road, in streetscape and transit service, these areas have the greates area between NE Coachman and Sunset Point Roads, and the area at to serve as attractive, regionally-competitive, mixed-use destin the intersection of US 19 and Curlew Road. Under the plan, thes will continue to function as important local shopping and employ USE MIX & INTENSITY destinations, and through redevelopment and the incremental improvement of existing properties, will evolve into more attrac Regional Centers are appropriate for mixed-use development with walkable, and connected places. an emphasis on employment-intensive and transit-supportive uses including office, retail, higher-density residential, and lodgin Though not planned for the intensity of development as recommend support revitalization and redevelopment, development intensitie for the Regional Centers, densities and intensities in these are to 2.5 FAR for office/commercial uses and densities of up to 50 be increased to take advantage of access to US 19, local cross s units per acre for residential uses may be permitted. and planned transit enhancements. These areas should be planned for neighborhood-serving retail and professional services, for-s BUILDING FORMS & CHARACTER for-rent residential, and smaller office uses. Through improvem Regional Centers are appropriate for a variety of building types and reinvestment in existing properties, modest increases in den taller buildings up to eight-stories located along US 19 and low and intensities, and public investment in streetscape and transi buildings located near adjacent residential areas. To define th improvements, these centers can become attractive, vital centers pedestrian realm and create a distinctive sense of place, buildi neighborhood activity. be placed along site and block perimeters with modest or no setb and heights should be generally consistent along street frontage USE MIX & INTENSITY across streets. Surface and structured parking should be locate Neighborhood Centers are appropriate for mixed-use development w block and rear yard locations to avoid negative impacts on pedes an emphasis on employment-intensive and transit-supportive uses streets and public spaces. as office, neighborhood-serving retail and professional services density residential, and lodging uses. To support revitalizatio CONNECTIVITY & MOBILITY redevelopment objectives, development intensities of up to 1.5 F To improve regional access, the City should continue to support office/commercial uses and densities of up to 50 dwelling units to improve existing transit service, complete plans for BRT serv for residential uses may be permitted. explore the potential for a circulator service connecting the tw To improve connections within the centers, the City should explo BUILDING FORMS & CHARACTER potential to create an interconnected network of local streets, Neighborhood Centers are appropriate for a variety of building and pedestrian ways. Wayfinding signage should play a role in h types with typical heights between one and four stories and slig visitors travel to and from local destinations. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 51 Creating Innovative Places Figure 28. Neighborhood Center Character Images Neighborhood Centers Areas along US 19 designated as Neighborhood Centers are planned destinations, places for small-scale office and professional ser gathering spaces. Street and streetscapes enhancements will be access, connect nearby neighborhoods to destinations, and better cyclists, and transit service. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 52 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 29. In-Between Area Character Images The In-Between Areas Areas along the corridor located between the Regional and Neighb transform over time to accommodate more employment-intensive off research and development uses and higher-density residential use for improved connectivity and greater consistency in front setba enhance attractiveness and improve marketability. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 53 Creating Innovative Places taller buildings allowed with appropriate transitions to surrounlevel of direct access required for strip commercial uses is not neighborhoods. Buildings should be placed to define streets andfor success. spaces, with active street-level uses, including retail and rest located along streets designed to support higher levels of pedesThe anticipated transformation from strip commercial to more travel. Parking and auto-oriented facilities like drive-throughemployment-intensive uses in the In-Between Areas can be support should be located to the side and rear of buildings and designedin several waysby expanding the list of permitted uses, facilit minimize negative impacts on pedestrian movement and public spacpermitting processes, and promoting a more consistent quality an character of development along the roadway. CONNECTIVITY & MOBILITY USE MIX & INTENSITY To improve regional access, the City should continue to support to improve existing transit service, plan for BRT service, and eSites in the In-Between Areas are appropriate for a wide range o potential for circulator service connecting the two centers. Touses, with office and other employment-intensive uses favored ov connections within the centers, the City should explore the potesmaller-scale retail uses. The City will explore the potential create an interconnected network of local streets, drives, and pthe range of permitted uses by adding research, technology, labo ways. Wayfinding signage should play a role in helping visitorsand other flex/tech use categories to the list of permitted uses and from local destinations. targeted incentives for the incorporation of these more employme intensive uses. To support revitalization and redevelopment, In-Between Areas development intensities of up to 1.5 FAR for office/commercial u densities of up to 30 dwelling units per acre for residential us permitted. For areas along US 19 located between designated Regional and Neighborhood Centers, new policies and incentives will be implem BUILDING FORMS & CHARACTER to expand opportunities and promote reinvestment and redevelopme of vacant and underutilized property. As direct access to sites The In-Between Areas are appropriate for a wide range of buildin In-Between Areas has been limited by US 19 improvements, strip with typical heights between one and four stories. Buildings sh commercial and smaller-scale retail uses have struggled. At the oriented toward US 19, with modest front setbacks to accommodate time, the US 19 roadway project has resulted in better connectio landscaping and no more than a single bay of parking between north and south Pinellas communities, thus bringing a larger are buildings and the frontage road. Parking and auto-oriented faci the region into commuting range of sites along the corridor. Ov drive-through windows should be located in side and rear yard lo long term, this change in access is expected to remain a challen to avoid negative impacts on pedestrian streets and public space smaller retail businesses but improve market conditions for offi employment-intensive uses. For offices and other uses that func CONNECTIVITY & MOBILITY as regional destinations with lower volumes of customer traffic To improve regional access, the City should continue to support access to a US 19 interchange is less critical to success than i to improve existing transit service and explore the potential fo retail business. While these uses benefit from high levels of v service connecting the In-Between Areas to the Centers and plann proximity to mixed-use centers, and indirect access to US 19, th Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 54 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places BRT stations. To improve connections along the corridor, the Ci the general area around the Countryside Mall and Cypress Point require interconnected parking lots and driveways, and, where po Shopping Center properties. support creation of new local streets, street extensions, and pe connection to link adjacent uses. The sketches on the following pages demonstrate the potential fo transformation of these areas by illustrating the following bene Corridor-wide coordinated planning and development: Overall, the corridor has the potential to benefit from improved consolidation of ownership and coordinated planning allows for access once US 19 improvements are complete. Site, building, an better access, circulation, and the potential for shared parking landscape enhancements on individual sites will increase attract access to US 19 and major cross streets can be leveraged by and marketability, and strategic public investment in transit se extending existing and constructed new streets and drives; gateway and streetscape improvements, and local roadway and provisions for safe and convenient connections to planned transi pedestrian facilities are designed to further enhance the corrid stations can be addressed in long-term phasing plans; competitive position in the City and Tampa Bay Region. Further through coordinated planning, individual projects can contribute supporting the corridors transformation are a series of economi to the creation of shared stormwater management systems and development, permitting, and organizational development initiati area-wide low impact development strategies; presented in the following chapter of the Plan. higher levels of consistency in setbacks, building frontage conditions, and landscape treatments can reinforce the corridor regional identity and sense of place; and 2. CONCEPT STUDIES new public squares and greens can be designed to serve as focal points for destinations. Several Concept Studies were prepared to illustrate development Like the mixed-use projects highlighted in Appendix B (Case Stud redevelopment potential at key locations along the corridor. St the design concepts illustrated on the following pages could be prepared for five strategically-located areas show how locations over time, consistent with long-term development and phasing pla auto-oriented forms of development, fragmented ownership, and Projects could be designed with early phases served by surface p disconnected uses can become more attractive, competitive, and m and modest infrastructure investment, and later phases with high use destinations. The locations chosen for the concept studies densities and intensities served by structured parking. Such an could permit owners and developers to make early investments whi the Bayview Gardens site and surrounding properties south of Gul still allowing them to take full advantage of improving market c to Bay Boulevard, east of Clearwater Mall; and better regional connectivity in future project phases. the vacant former shopping center site on the east side of US 19 north of Belleair Road; the mobile home parks and an storage facility at the northeast quadrant of the Sunset Point Road and US 19 intersection; and Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 55 Creating Innovative Places Figure 30. Bayview Gardens Concept Study CORPORATE OFFICE RETAIL & OFFICE RESIDENTIAL The Concept Study for Bayview Gardens Road and a new street connection to and surrounding sites was prepared to Clearwater Mall are shown as key elements show how mixed-use buildings can be in a new network of streets and drives. Better organized to preserve the existing stream, local connectivity can provide alternatives define new outdoor parks and squares, and to travel along Gulf to Bay Boulevard and take advantage of views to the water. The mitigate the impact of new development. potential southern extension of Hampton Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 56 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 31. Belleair Concept Study RESIDENTIAL & SMALL OFFICE CORPORATE OFFICE RETAIL & SMALL OFFICE The Concept Study for the Belleair Road area multi-family residential to the east side of was prepared to show how the shopping the site serving as a transition to existing center site could become a new mixed-use residential uses. Redevelopment could start destination. The sketch shows new retail with residential, retail, and smaller office and small office uses near the intersection of buildings, with the larger-scale, corporate Belleair Road and US 19, larger-scale office office buildings coming on-line in future buildings along the US 19 frontage, and project phases. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 57 Creating Innovative Places Figure 32. Sunset Point Concept Study OFFICE & FLEX SPACE CORPORATE OFFICE The Concept Study for the northeast consolidation, the area can support higher- quadrant of Sunset Point Road and US intensity office uses with neighborhood- 19 illustrates how employment-intensive serving retail served by a shared stormwater uses can be accommodated through management system. Through the creation the redevelopment of adjacent light of a new north-south street, the benefits industrial and mobile home park sites. of access to US 19 can be extended to sites With coordinated planning or parcel north of Sunset Point Road. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 58 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 33. Countryside North Concept Study RESIDENTIAL & RETAIL SHOPS & RESTAURANTS CORPORATE OFFICE & LODGING The Concept Study for the Countryside existing surface parking lots, future phases Mall site and surrounding properties was of development can take full advantage of prepared to show how office, residential the areas improved accessibility. In addition, and a wider range of retail offerings walkability and transit-orientation could be could contribute to the areas success as a enhanced with new buildings aligned along regionally-competitive destination. By adding streets and public spaces. structured parking and new buildings on Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 59 Creating Innovative Places Figure 34. Countryside South Concept Study The Concept Study for the southern extent and public spaces can provide a framework of the Countryside Regional Center was for mixed-use development on a portion of prepared to show how the introduction of the Cypress Point Shopping Center site and new streets could bridge the divide between on properties north and south of Enterprise destinations north and south of Enterprise Drive on both sides of US 19. Drive. The study illustrates how new streets RETAIL, OFFICE & RESIDENTIAL CORPORATE OFFICE RETAIL & OFFICE Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts 60 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Framework Plan & Concepts US 19 CLEARWATER 61 Creating Innovative Places PLAN STRATEGIES This section outlines strategies and actions the City should undRecommendations in this section set the stage for the City to al support the corridors revitalization and redevelopment, improve higher development intensities and densities and call for contin and mobility, and enhance its competitive position in the Tampa collaboration among local and regional planning entities to ensu Region. Strategies are presented in four major categoriesRevita use and transportation plans support the corridors long-term p & Redevelopment, Competitiveness, Mobility & Connectivity, and for transformation. Recommendations also identify actions the Ci Sustainabilityand provide a guide for local and regional offici take to promote sustainable, pedestrian-friendly forms and patte as important decisions are made regarding land use, economic development. development, and public investment. Recommendations also describe ways the City should promote proje 1. REVITALIZATION & REDEVELOPMENT with mixed land uses, interconnected networks of streets, qualit streetscapes and pedestrian connections, shared parking, and acc public spaces. For larger sites, the City should support plans a Revitalization and redevelopment strategies for the US 19 corrid that encourage consolidation and long-term phasing, thus allowin presented under the following broad categories: land use intensification and connectivity improvements over time market conditions improve. Plan for Land Use Intensification; Apply a New Zoning Overlay District; Draft New Design Standards; and Encourage Employment-Intensive & Transit-Intensive Uses. To achieve goals for reinvestment and redevelopment, allowable The strategies focus on the long-term retrofit and redevelopment densities and intensities for sites along the corridor must be i in the corridors Regional and Neighborhood Centers and the ongo beyond what is currently allowed by the , as Countywide Plan Rules transformation and improvement of the In-Between Areas. Strategi governed by the PPC. As described in the previous chapter, sites are designed to position Regional and Neighborhood Centers as fa Regional Centers require a maximum 2.5 FAR and 50 dwelling units locations for reinvestment and support their long-term developme per acre, sites in Neighborhood Centers require a maximum 1.5 FA more attractive, vital destinations. For the In-Between Areas, s and 50 dwelling units per acre, and sites in In-Between Areas re are designed to enhance the competitiveness of existing sites an a maximum 1.5 FAR and 30 dwelling units per acre. To allow thes buildings, and encourage redevelopment to incorporate a wider ra densities and intensities of development, the City may pursue on of employment-intensive uses. two options outlined below. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 62 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Ter Hillcreek Cir Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Tangle Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Belle Haven Dr Verde Dr Ragland Ave Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 10.04.2012 DRAFT US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterParcels to be Considered for Reclassification Bramblewood Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser, Pinellas County MPO US 19 Study AreaNon-City Parcels 2009 Countywide BRT Concept Plan Miles o Proposed BRT Stop Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies Samantha 10th St 00.250.51 Timberview Dr The City is involved as a stakeholder in the process of developi OPTION 1: INCORPORATE NEW DENSITIES/INTENSITIES INTO COUNTYWIDE PLAN new and will continue to advocate for the creation Countywide Plan Rules RULES & COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP of new rules and plan classifications consistent with recommenda The preferred approach to achieving goals for reinvestment and in this plan. The City will work with the PPC to ensure desired redevelopment involves working with the PPC as it develops the and intensities are allowed either as of right or through a more and Countywide Future Land Use Plan Map to Countywide Plan Rules planning process than is required to apply transit-oriented deve allow for greater densities, intensities, and uses by applying n (TOD) land use classifications. land use classifications to the area identified in Figure 35. Should this not remain a viable option, the City will pursue Opt The PPC is currently creating new to create a more Countywide Plan Rules outlined below. future-oriented Countywide Plan Map defining areas of growth and areas of stability. Areas of growth are places where increased OPTION 2: AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO APPLY TOD CLASSIFICATIONS and intensity will be encouraged, and areas of stability are pla The second approach would involve amending the Comprehensive Plan growth would be limited because it is neither desired nor suppor to apply the greater intensities and densities of development al by the necessary infrastructure and transit. The new rules and for areas designated as TODs. To use this option, the City woul will set allowable densities, intensities, and uses with which t have to work with the PPC to change rules to allow municipalitie development regulations would need to be consistent. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 63 Creating Innovative Places apply TOD provisions along Secondary Transit Corridors in adva Figure 36. Excerpts from Countywide Plan Position Statements & Strategies adoption by the MPO of a Locally Preferred Alternative for futur service in the MPO LRTP and completion of applicable environment COUNTYWIDE PLAN POSITION STATEMENTS RELATED TO TOD impact studies. Once the PPC rules are amended, the City would amend the todefine US 19 as a Secondary Transit Comprehensive Plan Transit Station Area Planning. Concentrate Position Statement 4.2: Corridor, change references to transit service to include BRT s a mix of complementary, well-integrated land uses within walking and add language allowing application of the TOD future land use distance (½ mile) of transit stations, and in an area of influen classification provided under the (The term Countywide Plan Rules. one mile around the stations. Secondary Transit Corridor in the refers to transit Countywide Plan Rules corridors like US 19 which have been identified in PSTAs Enhanced Bus Densities and Intensities to Support Transit. Position Statement 4.3: .) Encourage higher densities for new development in transit statio Network Plan areas, concentrating the highest densities closest to the transi and transitioning to lower densities at the edges of the station Once the initial changes are complete, the City Comprehensive Plan especially when adjacent to existing lower-density development s would need to take steps to apply the TOD future land use plan as single-family neighborhoods. classificationInitially, the City could apply the TOD plan classification . as a planning overlay and take advantage of basic mixed-use prov Building and Site Design in Transit Station Position Statement 4.4: provided for in the according to the rules, the Countywide Plan Rules Areas. Use urban design to enhance the community identity of tr planning overlay doesnt change existing future land use categor station areas and to make them attractive, safe and convenient p but allows the City to permit the maximum number of units per ac and maximum nonresidential FAR of the underlying category on the Streetscapes in Transit Station Areas. Require Position Statement 4.5: same land area. Next, the City would need to complete a corrido that streetscapes in transit station areas be designed to encour pedestrian activity. station area plan that 1) shows how transit station area future land use subclassifications will be applied along the corridor; 2) i Open Space in Transit Areas. Require the Position Statement 4.6: policies and development standards consistent with recommendatio creation of open spaces around transit stations, to act as devel in TBARTAs and the Transit-Oriented Development Guiding Principles catalysts and serve as gathering spaces and focal points for the PPCs (see Figure Countywide Plan Position Statements and Strategies 36); and 3) is consistent with TOD provisions in the . Comprehensive Plan Through the application of the TOD subclassifications, the City and the In-Between Areas as Transit Station Area Type III: Neigh increases in development intensities, as long as projects are de Centers. Such designations would allow the highest intensity, mi consistent with standards that address the mix and intensity of development to occur at major crossroad locations that would be uses, the form and pattern of development, and the design charac by BRT stops. Less intense development would be located in areas building, streets, streetscapes, and public spaces. along the corridor at a slightly greater distance from potential locations. The City anticipates designating Regional and Neighborhood Cente along the corridor as Transit Station Areas Type II: Suburban Ce Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 64 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Ter Hillcreek Cir Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Tangle Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Belle Haven Dr Verde Dr Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 10.04.2012 DRAFT US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterRegional Center Overlay 2009 Countywide BRT Concept Plan Ragland Ave Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser, Pinellas County MPO Proposed BRT Stop US 19 Study AreaNon-City ParcelsNeighborhood Center Overlay lewood Miles Bramb Clearwater Planning AreaWater BodiesIn Between Area Overlay 00.250.51 o Samantha 10thSt TibiD Although the permit communities to apply outlined in Strategy 1.1 and with those recommended in the Frame Countywide Plan Rules development intensities of up to 5.0 FAR for Type II areas and uPlan chapter, while requiring projects to meet specific standard FAR for Type III areas, this plan recommends intensities be cappdevelopment in each of the corridors three types of development 2.5 FAR in Type II areas and 1.5 FAR in Type III areas. These inareasRegional Centers, Neighborhood Centers, and In-Between Are are more consistent with the intensities of development in exist suburban and neighborhood centers in the region and may be more The overlay district for the corridor, the preliminary boundarie appropriate for the scale of development anticipated along US 19are shown on Figure 37, would be designed to supplement standard under the existing zoning districts and introduce corridor-speci standards to accomplish the following: Strategy 1.2 - Apply a New Zoning Overlay District reinforce and improve regional and neighborhood shopping and To advance the communitys place-making, economic development, employment destinations; mobility, and sustainability goals for the corridor, the City sh attract employment-intensive and transit-supportive land uses; develop new zoning tools to ensure individual projects contribut create an interconnected network of streets and drives designed to the creation of more attractive and competitive local and reg to disperse traffic, reduce vehicle miles traveled, provide for destinations. The City should prepare and apply a zoning overla parcel vehicular and pedestrian connections and convenient district that is consistent with the increases in density and in Item # 19 routes for pedestrians and bicyclists; US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 65 Creating Innovative Places promote building and site designs that contribute to the creatiocompact, accessible, and attractive pedestrian- and transit-frie destinations. A review of topics to be addressed in the new guid of attractive streetscapes, screen parking and service areas, an and standards follows. incorporate low impact development (LID) and other sustainable development strategies; and PROJECT TYPES encourage consolidation of ownership and coordinated planning; and Guidelines should be designed to address two general types of promote master planning of larger sites and with multiple projectsInfill Projects and Planned Projectsand offer guidance regarding the preferred form and pattern of development. buildings and the potential for future phases of development and improvement. Projects on sites up to five acres along the US Infill Projects. Such an overlay district could also be designed to provide incen 19 frontage roads or fronting an existing collector or arterial certain types of projects. For example, the overlay could be des should be designed to contribute to the corridors long-term allow projects to achieve the highest densities and intensities transformation into a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly public benefits were included in the project. Maximum densities destination. Buildings should be oriented toward public rights- intensities could be achieved for projects with the following fe of-way with minimal setbacks, cross-parcel pedestrian ways qualities: and vehicular circulation easements should be provided, and parking should be located in rear and side yard locations. Where inclusion of affordable housing; appropriate, connections to planned transit stops should be dedication of rights-of-way for local street extensions; provided and auto-oriented facilities like loading docks, servic completion of street, streetscape, or transit improvements; yards, and drive-through windows and bays should be located to inclusion of employment-intensive or transit-supportive land use the rear of buildings. provision of open space in the form of public parks, plazas, or Projects calling for new development or the Planned Projects. squares; redevelopment and reuse of strip centers, shopping centers, incorporation of innovative sustainable building and site design and other properties greater than five acres should be required master planning to indicate how intensification may be achieved to create a more urban pattern of development with buildings in future project phases; and oriented to existing and new streets, parking in mid-block and other features or qualities defined as providing important benef rear yard locations, accommodations for cross-parcel circulation to the community. pedestrian connections to surrounding sites, and accommodations for transit. For projects with the potential for multiple build Strategy 1.3 - Draft New Design Standards and phased development, the City should require the submittal of plans indicating how improvements, including connectivity The City should establish new guidelines and standards to ensure enhancements, will be phased over time. individual projects along the corridor contribute to the creatio Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 66 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 38. Mall Redevelopment with Street Network & Walkable Str STREET & BLOCK PATTERNS For projects on sites greater than ten acres within designated R and Neighborhood Centers, standards should require that building be arranged on development blocks served by accessible, attracti pedestrian-friendly streets and internal drives designed to serv access and mobility needs, provide numerous direct and indirect routes linking destinations, and improve connections with surrou neighborhoods where feasible. For projects in In-Between Areas, standards should focus on creating effective cross-parcel circul routes and the realization of street and drive extensions where The following guidelines and standards should be followed for pr in Regional and Neighborhood Centers to encourage the division o large sites into development blocks served by networks of walkab streets and drives. Larger sites should be divided into development Block Structure. blocks scaled to accommodate a mix of land uses, building types, and off-street parking and service areas. Development plans should define the limits of individual development blocks and, where necessary, show how proposed blocks may be divided into building lots. Typical perimeter block dimensions should average 1,600 linear feet with maximum allowances of 2,000 linear feet as measured along the perimeter property line of a proposed development block. Perimeter block dimensions up to 3,000 linear feet may be permitted for blocks that contain mid-block parking structures or attached public spaces. Blocks need not be regular in form as long as guidelines for the creation of an interconnec network of streets and drives are met. Projects should be designed to provide a fine- Street Networks. grained network of publicly accessible, pedestrian-friendly stre designed to support local vehicle traffic, cyclists, transit ser and connections to surrounding neighborhoods and destinations. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 67 Creating Innovative Places The extension of existing public streets Street & Drive Extensions. and private access drives should be encouraged to distribute traffic and improve access. Street stubs and rights-of-way shou be provided to allow for connections to future development or redevelopment on adjacent sites. The provision of a pedestrian passage within a provided public right-of-way may be permitted where the extension of an existing street is not possible. Existing and new streets and drives Street & Streetscape Design. should be designed to serve as both local movement corridors and important extensions of the communitys public realm. Street and drives within and adjacent to Centers should be designed to provide for the safe, convenient, and comfortable movement of pedestrians. Existing and new streets and drives should provide quality environments for walking, convenient connections to neighborhoods, and comfortable and safe connections between proximate destinations. While the design of individual streets a drives may vary considerably depending on their place within the larger street network, their intended character as active, attra and accessible public spaces should not be compromised. MIX & DISTRIBUTION OF USES New guidelines and standards should also require that new development and redevelopment along the corridor include a mix a intensity/density of land uses which help achieve the following concentrate office and other employment-intensive uses in places with easy access to US 19; provide for retail, entertainment, and other uses that serve the needs of surrounding neighborhoods; promote high-intensity uses in close proximity to planned transi stops to support more intensive use of transit; lessen demands on local and regional street network by maximizing opportunities for the localization of work, shopping, Item # 19 and leisure trips; US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 68 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places projects that provide for a range of housing options with conven Figure 40. Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages access to services and amenities should be encouraged. Centers should include a balanced mix of uses that supports the of active, pedestrian-friendly streets and public spaces. Retail active uses should be located to maximize walkability along stre planned for the highest levels of pedestrian use, and in these a oriented uses should be discouraged. BUILDING FORM & CHARACTER New guidelines and standards should promote development with quality urban buildings designed to use resources efficient and contribute to the creation of safe, comfortable, and attract destinations. With careful design, uses that traditionally occup commercial shopping centers can be fully integrated into more co pedestrian-friendly settings. The following text describes preferences for the placement, form design of new buildings along the corridor. To define streets, drives, and sidewalks and Building Placement. minimize the visual impact of large expanses of parking, buildin should be oriented toward public streets and spaces with minimal to no setback in Regional and Neighborhood Centers and slightly greater setbacks in the In-Between Areas. In Neighborhood and support shared parking and park once trips; Regional Centers, buildings façades should be aligned along promote active lifestyles by encouraging walking and biking as property lines with primary entries opening directly onto public convenient alternatives to automobile travel; and sidewalks and public spaces. In the In-Between Areas, buildings contribute to street-level pedestrian activity and the informal may be setback behind a landscape area and a single bay of surveillance of public spaces. parking but greater setbacks are discouraged. Setbacks should remain generally consistent along street and drive frontages wit Guidelines and standards should encourage higher-intensity uses modest variations allowed for visual interest. locate near planned transit stops and away from existing lower-d Buildings along the corridor may range in height Building Form. residential neighborhoods, and ensure that parking for higher-in from one to eight stories with two- to four-story buildings typi uses is easily accessed from the regional road network. Mixed-us Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 69 Creating Innovative Places Taller buildings may be permitted in locations where sufficient from common lobbies opening directly onto sidewalks. Expanses transitions in height may be achieved between taller developmentof blank walls along such frontages should be prohibited. and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Generally, buildings The presence of large-scale retail uses, such Large-Scale Retail. above four stories should be located along the US 19 frontage as big box retailers and grocery stores, may be essential to the and in the center of projects in the Regional Centers. Building vitality of a project, but their large footprints, blank rear an designs should acknowledge the scale and proximity of adjacent walls, and expansive service and loading areas can create visual residential neighborhoods through height reductions and and functional challenges. Poor integration also can compromise tapering, increased stepbacks above street-level façades, and ota destinations economic performance and fit within the means to ensure effective transitions.surrounding community. Large-scale retail uses should be fully In Neighborhood and Regional integrated into a projects pattern of streets and blocks, with Pedestrian-Friendly Frontages. Centers, the street level façades of buildings located along strprimary entries opening onto sidewalks, active liner buildings designed for high levels of pedestrian use should be designed along important pedestrian streets, and service and loading area as storefronts with generous display windows, high levels of in mid-block locations. Blank walls and loading docks should be transparency, and multiple entries to individual tenant spaces. located away from streets and drives with active retail frontage Upper-story multi-family units and office space should be accessand public spaces. Figure 41. Large-Scale Retail with Liner Buildings Liner BuildingsLiner Buildings Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 70 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Off-street parking lots and Parking & Service Locations. Figure 42. Drive-Through Facilities Integrated into a Town Cente structures, loading docks, service areas, drive-through windows, and dumpsters should be located behind buildings in mid-block locations and screened from public view. Drives to access mid- block parking and service areas may occur only where access from an avenue, side street, or alley is not feasible. Although Regional and Neighborhood Drive-Through Facilities. Centers are generally not appropriate locations for drive-throug facilities serving restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and other ret uses, new standards may allow these facilities so long as they are sited behind front building façades, are not accessed from pedestrian streets, and pedestrian circulation is not impeded by drive-through traffic. PUBLIC SPACES Well-designed outdoor public spaces play pivotal roles in shapin places attractiveness, livability, and economic vitality. When Drive-Through Window support a variety of activities, public squares, plazas, and gre important places for informal gathering, relaxation, and play. T also serve as sites for artistic and cultural expression and set community events and activities. New guidelines and standards should provide that public spaces w Regional and Neighborhood Centers be easily accessible; visible adjacent streets, sidewalks, and buildings; and specifically des for public use. As a general rule of thumb, a minimum of 10 perc the land area of each Regional and Neighborhood Center should be dedicated as public space and be designed as either a central ga space or a series of smaller scale squares and greens. Such spac generally be between 20,000 and 60,000 square feet and located a intersection of important pedestrian streets, and their design s include hardscape areas with seating, shade structures, public a water features, and other amenities designed to support active u facilitate special events and activities. Smaller spaces, betwee Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 71 Creating Innovative Places and 40,000 square feet, should be designed with a mix of hardsca Figure 43. Public Squares & Greens landscape areas with seating, shade structures, play equipment, amenities designed to support passive uses and small-scale activ To ensure access, comfort, and adaptability, all proposed public should be designed as extensions of the public streetscape envir and include adequate seating, shade, landscaping, and open space for informal gathering and planned events. Clear lines of site s provided to allow for the formal and informal surveillance of th The grade of hardscape areas, lawn panels, and planting beds wit public spaces should generally match adjacent sidewalks. PARKING Within Regional and Neighborhood Centers, the need for automobil parking should be balanced with the objectives for the creation urban environments. New guidelines and standards should promote creative parking solutions, including a mix of on-street parking off-street parking, the use of shared parking, provisions for ge landscaping, and LID design features for managing stormwater run New guidelines and standards for projects along the corridor sho call for parking areas designed to allow easy access, pleasant a pedestrian movement, and convenient connections to on-site and adjacent destinations. Where possible, off-street parking areas, surface parking or structured parking, should be located to the of buildings and designed to reduce the number of curb cuts on U 19 frontage roads and local streets. Cross-lot easements or shar parking lots should be encouraged on multi-parcel projects, with parking, shared driveways, and cross access between adjacent par minimize driveways on the street. Where structured parking is pr the parking structure, whether freestanding, attached, or integr a building, should relate architecturally to the surrounding bui contribute positively to the overall character of the project. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 72 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places The competitiveness strategies for the US 19 corridor are organi Strategy 1.4 - Encourage Employment-Intensive and around the following broad categories: Transit-Supportive Land Uses Expand Development Incentives; The City should explore opportunities to promote a broader range Facilitate Review Processes; employment-intensive and transit-supportive uses along the corri Create a Corridor Improvement Organization; The City should continue working to ensure existing and new futu Install Wayfinding Signs; use classifications and zoning districts allow research and deve Strengthen Brand Identity; and laboratory, and light manufacturing uses, as well as uses like o Enhance Gateways, Landscapes & Streetscapes. educational facilities that may generate higher demand for trans These policy and regulatory provisions could be designed to acce Strategy 2.1 - Expand Development Incentives the transition from retail to other uses in the In-Between Areas corridor as well as provide for a wider range of uses to support redevelopment and adaptive reuse of older commercial properties. The City should expand the current list of direct and indirect a available to projects that advance local economic development go The City should also identify a preferred list of employment-int and improve the corridors competitive position in the Tampa Bay land uses that may be approved administratively as long as speci Region. Specifically, the City should explore the potential to r minimum design and development criteria (i.e., landscaping, setb permit fees, provide local economic development tax exemptions buffering, and parking) are met. Such uses should include office using the authority approved by voters in November 2012, and off and other uses identified as having a positive fiscal impact and other direct or indirect financial incentives for projects along improve the Citys job-housing balance. that advance economic development objectives in the Economic (2011). Development Strategic Plan 2. COMPETITIVENESS The City should also work with local stakeholders to identify st and funding sources to support individual property owner efforts fix-up and clean-up existing sites and buildings, or, where rein Public expenditures on infrastructure and economic development may be infeasible, remove older buildings. Such a program could programs, the implementation of development regulations and revi modeled after the existing programs in Downtown Clearwater. Thro processes, and the levy of fees and taxes all have a powerful ef the downtown Façade Improvement Program, the City of Clearwater the pace and pattern of private investment. To maximize its pote Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) seeks to help improve the to spark reinvestment and redevelopment along US 19, the City sh attractiveness of buildings and the overall attractiveness of Do realign actions and programs affecting the corridors competitiv by providing financial assistance for façade design services and position. Organized around the following broad categories, these completion of improvement projects. Under the program, owners ca strategies are designed to help accelerate the pace of improveme access up to $3,000 of design assistance from local architects a along the corridor as US 19 improvements continue and national a $10,000 of grant and $25,000 of loan funds. regional economic conditions improve. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 73 Creating Innovative Places Resources to support programs could be generated through a corri planning and raising revenue for marketing campaigns, specific assessment district or redevelopment district as discus wayfinding programs, or gateway or landscape projects; and following sections of the plan. serving as a liaison between local property owners, surrounding neighborhoods, and public entities like the City, County, and FD Strategy 2.2 - Facilitate Review Processes To start the process, a summit could be organized to bring toget property owners and other stakeholders to evaluate organizationa The City should identify ways to simplify and streamline develop models and revenue generation options. During this initial dialo review processes. The City should develop a preferred list of la the following models for a new organization should be evaluated. and project types that may be eligible to follow an administrati approval process whereby approvals could be granted by the City BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Development Review Committee (DRC). Eligible projects may inclu those involving consolidation of ownership, provision of public A Business Improvement District (BID) offers a potential organiz streets or spaces, or other features advancing the Citys long-t model for application along the US 19 corridor. BIDs are organiz objectives for the corridor and the local economy. The City shou formed to provide enhanced services and complete improvements assign a dedicated team of planners to work with applicants thro within a defined area using funding generated through a self-ass development review and building permit review processes. Such a non ad-valorem tax on property. Under the Special District prov team could assist in educating prospective applicants about corr of Florida law (Chapter 189) and subject to legislative approval specific processes and standards and ensure effective communicat a Florida community may be organized to provide all or a combina throughout the review process. of the following services, generally considered to be above and what the local government can reasonably provide: Strategy 2.3 - Create a Corridor Improvement Organization clean and safe programs; planning and programming for special events; In partnership with the Clearwater Regional Chamber, Pinellas Co marketing, communications, and partnership services; Economic Development, and major land holders along the corridor, business retention and attraction support; and the City should engage corridor stakeholders in an effort to exp alternatives for the creation of a corridor improvement associat landscape, gateway, and public space improvements. organization. Such an organization could serve several important interrelated functions, including: BIDs are typically organized as not-for-profit, 501(c)6 or non-p 501(c)3 entities governed by a board of directors comprised of representative property owners. providing a consistent voice for the concerns of corridor proper owners and stakeholders; The Special Services District established to fund projects in Do advocating for regulatory or policy changes to promote Tampa serves as a good local example of a BID designed to suppor investment and redevelopment; reinvestment and revitalization in a geographically-defined dist Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 74 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 44. Example Communications from a Membership-Based Partne COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA Establishment of a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) is another option that should be evaluated by the City and corridor stakeho Under Florida law (Chapter 163, Part III), local governments may designate CRAs within which a portion of tax revenues generated district may be reinvested in streetscapes and roadway improveme sewer, water or stormwater improvements; building renovations; a parking improvements, or on assistance programs like a site or f improvement program. CRAs have been established by a number of Florida cities to support the revitalization of popular destinat Downtown Clearwater, Church Street in Orlando, and Ybor City in Although typically used as a tool to revitalize downtown and mai districts, CRAs have been established to help attract private in in older suburban commercial corridors and industrial districts, the Drew Park district east of Tampa International Airport. To guide locals and visitors to destinations along the corridor, working with a BID or other stakeholder advocacy group, should p and implement a plan for a wayfinding program. Through a system The City and corridor stakeholders could alternatively consider navigation signs and maps, the system could help guide people fr a membership-based organization like the Clearwater Downtown US 19 to local streets, improve inter-district and district-to-d Partnership. A membership organization operating as a not-for-p connections, and reinforce a consistent identify for the corrido could raise funds from members and seek additional grant funding support a modest set of initiatives, most likely focusing on adv A comprehensive systemdesigned to be phased and possibly scalab public education, and marketing. Such an organization could act to the entire Cityshould address commercial district identity a arm of an existing organization like the Clearwater Regional Cha wayfinding signage first, gateway signage and landscaping second as an extension of an organization like a BID as occurs with the additional trailblazing signs, wayfinding kiosks (perhaps instal Downtown Partnership, or as an independent entity. Although res pedestrian traffic locations), and other elements as later phase would be limited if solely supported by membership dues and gran the organization could serve as an important education and advoc The City should consider using the Countryside area as the locat platform for corridor stakeholders. a pilot project. With the closing of the Enterprise Drive inters Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 75 Creating Innovative Places Figure 46. Examples of Gateway Treatments US 19, drivers with destinations along Enterprise Drive face sig Strategy 2.5 - Strengthen Brand Identity difficulties. To address these challenges, a simple wayfinding s system could include directional signage at the following locati To identify destinations along the corridor, a simple place-nami system should be established and reinforced through wayfinding a on US 19 north of SR 580 directing southbound drivers to use the marketing programs. District names should be distinctive, easy t SR 580 exit to access destinations on Enterprise Drive; remember, unique to the area, and build on place names already i at the intersections of the US 19 frontage road and Countryside common use. As a starting point, the following place names shoul Boulevard directing travelers to the west to Enterprise Drive or considered: Countryside, Sunset Point, Belleair, and Gulf to Bay the east to Enterprise Drive via Village Drive; and at the intersection of Countryside Boulevard and Village Drive directing travelers south on Village Drive to Enterprise Drive. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 76 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 47. Ideal Street Network Strategy 2.6 - Enhance Gateways & Streetscapes The City should undertake a series of gateway improvements and landscape/streetscape enhancement projects to improve the corrid US 19 identity and enhance the experience of traveling from place to p US 19 Frontage Road The City should prepare plans for gateway improvements at Gulf t Arterial Bay Boulevard and McMullen Booth Road, Belleair Road and US 19, Collector SR 580 and US 19. Gateway improvements at each major entry could Local Street include welcome signage, decorative lighting, and special landsc Existing & Proposed Overpass improvements. The City should also identify street segments wher landscape and streetscape improvements would have the greatest potential to improve the corridors image. A BID, CRA, membersh based partnership, or other stakeholder organization could play role in planning, prioritizing, funding, and possibly completing landscape, streetscape, and other projects designed to improve t corridors attractiveness and competitive position. 3. MOBILITY & CONNECTIVITY Strategy 3.1 - Create Interconnected Street Networks Improving mobility and accessibility along the US 19 corridor is Interconnected networks of local streets can serve as the founda critical to achieving the Citys long-term goals for redevelopme the creation of successful mixed-use, transit-supportive distric revitalization. Making it easier to travel from place to place, continuous arterial roadways should be spaced at no more than on transit service, and providing better facilities and amenities f mile intervals to ensure efficient traffic flow, multiple and di pedestrians and bicyclists are all important to making places al destinations, and ease of use for all modes, including transit, corridor more livable and competitive. and bicyclists. Collector roadways can be spaced at one-quarter one-eighth mile intervals to ensure appropriate network connecti The mobility and connectivity strategies for the US 19 corridor and appropriate access to destinations. This ideal level of road organized around the following broad categories: spacing is at least two times as dense as the existing network w study area. Create Interconnected Street Networks; Improve Conditions for Pedestrians & Cyclists; Effective grid roadway networks with more frequent spacing of co Advocate for Enhanced Transit Service; and and arterial roadways as described above provide shorter trip le Plan for Circulator Service. more route choices, and disperse traffic onto many roadways rath Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 77 Creating Innovative Places Figure 48. Ideal Street Network Concepts Applied to Areas along Countryside Mall AreaClearwater Mall Area Sky Harbor Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Hypothetical street additions shown in red. than concentrating them on just a few roadways. The closer spaciIn comparison, the sparseness of the road network in the areas w roadways allows them to be more compact with fewer lanes and lowone-half mile of crossing points along US 19 is demonstrated by traffic volumes, and therefore friendlier to pedestrians and bicsmall number of collector and higher-level facilities, as shown compared to a few, wide, high speed roadways with heavy traffic in Appendix A, as follows: volumes. Grid road networks are also transit-friendly as they al vehicles to avoid backtracking and offer users direct access to The Countryside Mall area has five collector and higher-level stops. The cities considered to be the most pedestrian-friendly roadways within one-half mile of the US 19 crossings at SR 580 a transit-friendly in the world all have dense, web-like street ne Countryside Boulevard, as well as one additional minor collector just outside of one-half mile radius; and In the roadway network example shown in Figure 47, arterials (sh The area near the Clearwater Mall, consisting of the section of red) are spaced at one-half mile intervals, collector roadways ( 19 from Drew Street to Seville Boulevard, has five collector and blue) are spaced at one-quarter mile intervals between the arter higher-level roadways within a one-half mile radius of US 19. local streets (shown in green) are spaced at one-eighth mile int between the collectors. Based on a grid network with this spacin Figures 47 and 48 provide a comparison between the existing and US 19 crossing point would have up to ten collector and higher-l local street network for the areas near Countryside Mall and Cle roadways within a one-half mile radius of the node. Mall. Existing roadways that could serve as part of a denser gri Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 78 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places are shown in green, while the red lines indicate existing gaps i The City should identify locations within Regional and roadway network needed to complete the ideal grid network. The i Neighborhood Centers with road rights-of-way with potential network reflects local or collector level roadways on one-eighth for improved sidewalks and transit stops, enhanced pedestrian spacing. Based on the extent of existing gaps shown in red on Fi crossings, improved landscaping, and the placement of wayfinding 48, it can be concluded that the existing roadway network around signage. nodes is insufficient to support good traffic circulation and tr oriented development potential, and significant changes are requ Strategy 3.2 - Improve Conditions for Pedestrian & Cyclists achieve ideal levels of access and connectivity. The City, in partnership with the County and FDOT, should prepar Although several factors may limit the potential to achieve the plans to improve the condition, continuity, and attractiveness o network given fragmented ownership, limited rights-of-way, and t facilities and amenities serving pedestrians and bicyclists. Cur limited number of US 19 crossings, improvements to the existing conditions along the corridor make non-motorized and transit tra network can be achieved incrementally. As individual projects an especially uninvitingthe poor quality, lack of continuity, and improvements are completed, elements of an idealized network can of amenities make it especially difficult to support walking, bi incorporated. For example, should the site of the former shoppin transit use as alternatives to driving, even for short trips bet at US 19 and Belleair Road be redeveloped, new investment could destinations. Yet despite these barriers, demand for bicycle par organized around new streets and drives that provide for a more increased in key locations, including Countryside Mall, and resi and pedestrian-friendly environment and allow future extension t of neighborhoods along the corridor are asking for better walkin to the north. biking connections to sites along the corridor. To begin working toward long-term goals for the creation of an By improving facilities serving bicyclists and pedestrians, the interconnected network of local streets, the City should underta make progress on a number of important objectives, including mak following actions: transit use a more practical and attractive alternative to drivi the number and length of vehicle trips on local roadways, increa The City should work with local property owners to identify physical activity and promoting more healthy lifestyles, and imp locations where local streets may be extended or new streets mobility for non-driving residents. constructed to improve access and more effectively distribute traffic as long as such improvements do not result in significan To address deficiencies and challenges, the City should take the increases of traffic on existing neighborhood streets. following actions: The City should ensure new projects are designed to provide rights-of-way or easements to allow for effective cross-parcel The City should identify Pedestrian Priority Areas in future circulation and extensions to access adjacent properties with updates to the and prioritize capital Comprehensive Plan development or redevelopment potential. expenditures for streetscape and pedestrian improvements in Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 79 Creating Innovative Places Figure 49. Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Best Practices ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE CROSSINGS The following recommendations provide a starting point for the preparation of improvement Raised Crosswalks at Right Turn Islands Channelizing Islands & Tight Angles and enhancement plans for pedestrian and bicycle crossings of major intersections. Crossing designs should incorporate medians and median noses extending beyond marked crosswalks and use appropriately narrow travel lanes. Crossing designs should incorporate smaller corner radii, which greatly benefits pedestrians by reducing the distance they have to cross Raised crosswalks at right turn islands improve Channelizing Islands and tighter turning while still accommodating heavy truck safety by slowing turning movements and angles at intersections improve the visibility movements. They also benefit motorists by increasing motorist yielding to crosswalk of pedestrians, slows turning speeds, and reducing the pedestrian signal clearance time occupants. improves sight angles for motorists. needed, thereby providing more green time to the appropriate vehicle movements. Crossing improvements at underpasses should Center Medians & Refuge High Visibility Crosswalks include enhanced paving treatments, even lighting levels along sidewalks, and generous landscaping. Future intersection designs should incorporate channelizing islands for left and right turning movements rather than just striping. Appropriate channelization design provides tighter angles, better pedestrian visibility and crossing safety, and improved motorist sightlines. Pedestrian crossings to right turn Center medians can be designed to provide High visibility crosswalks help raise motorist channelized islands can be supplemented with raised pedestrian crossings to emphasize the refuges for crossing pedestrians and median awareness of pedestrians and crossing pedestrian movement, increase yielding to noses help control the speed of left turning locations. pedestrians, and slow turning vehicles down to vehicles. appropriate speeds. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 80 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places minimum dimensions and locational requirements for new and Figure 50. BRT Vehicle and Stop Improvements improved sidewalks, crosswalks, and driveway crossings; design requirements for pedestrian amenities like pedestrian-scaled lighting, street furnishings, and transit stops; and standards f landscaping along local streets. The standards should also addre pedestrian and bicycle facilities on private sites and provide guidance for cross-parcel pedestrian circulation, pedestrian connections between sidewalks and pedestrian entries to buildings, and bicycle access and parking (See Figure 49). Working with FDOT, the City should prepare plans to upgrade and enhance existing pedestrian crossing locations, with the goal of exceeding minimum design standards for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. With very limited opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle crossings on US 19 and major crossroads like Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Drew Street, Countryside Drive, and SR 580, it is essential that intersections are designed to be as compact as possible, keeping exposed crossing distances short through channelization, designing for slow-speed turning movements rather than high-speed free flow movements, and providing these areas. Along US 19, such areas would include the Regional adequate lighting of crossing areas. and Neighborhood Centers and areas surrounding planned transit Policy and standards should be prepared to ensure street crossin stops. are designed to be convenient and directpedestrians should not Working with the County and FDOT, the City should plan to be required to cross multiple intersection legs when a more dire provide continuous sidewalks and bike lanes. An example of an route is possible. Numerous locations currently have pedestrian existing discontinuous facility is along the northbound US 19 crossings that are inconvenient. For example, the northbound US frontage road, north of Drew Street, where the undesignated on- 19 frontage road intersection at Drew Street, where pedestrians street bicycle lane exits to the access road, which does not pro desiring to cross the intersection from north to south or vice- a connection that continues further north. As such, bicycle traf versa are required to cross three legs instead of just one based must either leave the undesignated lane and weave across the exi the existing placement of crosswalks. This creates extra delay f ramp, or must transition onto the sidewalk to continue north. pedestrians who have to wait through three signal cycles to cros The City should establish corridor-specific design standards for the intersection legally, and encourages pedestrians to cross th new pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Standards should address roadway away from the intersection. design of improvements within public rights-of-way and provide Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 81 Creating Innovative Places Figure 51. Potential US 19 Local Circulator Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr e Ter Hillcreek Cir Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Tangle Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Belle Haven Dr Verde Dr Ragland Ave ! Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.16.201 US 19 Study AreaWater BodiesExisting Express RouteProposed BRT Stops 2009 Countywide BRT Concept Plan Bramblewood Data Sources: Pinellas County MPO, PSTA, and Pinellas County " City of ClearwaterExisting PSTA Route Potential Local Existing Park and Ride Proposed Limited Stop Connector BRT Pinellas MPO 2035 LRTP Coast Feasible Plan Miles Circulator Route ! Non-City ParcelsExisting Bus StopProposed Enhanced Bus Network o Proposed Commuter Express BRT 00.250.51 Samantha 10th St Timberview Dr The City should prepare plans to improve pedestrian connections be prepared for the improvement of service levels, the enhanceme facilities and amenities, and the improvement of connections bet from sidewalks and trails to adjacent land uses, consistent with destinations and transit stops. To accomplish this, the City sho prepared in August Pinellas County Pedestrian Safety Action Plan the following actions: 2009, which offers recommendations regarding pedestrian- friendly connections to commercial uses, driveway designs, and The City should work with PSTA to examine the potential to lighting. For sites with frontage on the Progress Energy and Rea increase headways for service on top corridor routes (especially Wilson Trails, the City should require property owners to provid routes on US 19 and SR 60) by reducing the number of stops that cross-parcel easements and construct improvements to allow may be replaced or supplemented by a local circulator. Reducing pedestrian connections from local streets and sidewalks. the number of stops will produce travel time savings which can b used to increase service frequency and attract additional riders Strategy 3.3 - Advocate for Enhanced Transit Service The City should evaluate existing and planned park-and-ride facilities to ensure convenient access to BRT and commuter The City should continue to work with PSTA, the County, and the express stops; evaluate the potential to allow park-and-ride spa business community to promote higher levels of transit use and m to count toward meeting parking requirements; and require that transit a more attractive and convenient means to travel. Plans Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 82 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places such park-and-ride spaces be located near stops and include Strategy 3.4 - Plan for Circulator Service necessary amenities like lighting, shelters, bike racks, and was receptacles. The City should work with PSTA to explore the feasibility of est Working with PSTA, the City should prepare plans for improvement a local circulator service connecting the Countryside and Gulf t of essential infrastructure, such as high-quality buses, shelter Drew Regional Centers and enhancing accessibility around major transit centers and BRT stations. As called for by PSTA in the c and customer information. The City should incorporate transit- (TDP), expanded circulator services should be Transit Development Plan supportive infrastructure requirements with site development/ implemented in key locations to enhance accessibility around maj redevelopment, such as sidewalk connections from the street to transit centers and BRT stations. Neither the TDP nor the Pinell front of building, pedestrian-scale lighting, and landscape and (LRTP) recognize the US 19 corridor for Long-Range Transportation Plan streetscape to enhance pedestrian connections to transit. this expanded circulator service. When coordinating with the County and FDOT on sidewalk improvement plans and projects, the City should place an In light of the redevelopment potential for mixed-use dense emphasis on access to bus stops and connections between bus development in current areas of high activity such as the Clearw stops and major destinations. Specific attention should be given Mall and Countryside Mall, a local circulator in this area could to planning and providing bicycle and pedestrian systems around enhance BRT and fixed-route service as well as reduce local auto transit stop locations such that new stops do not disrupt or imp trips for choice riders. As shown in Figure 51, a service oper these systems. between the anchors of the Countryside and Clearwater Malls and The City should evaluate the impacts of parking policies on serving development from the frontage roads along US 19 could public transportation and the potential for encouraging transit enable BRT riders to gain greater access to shopping and employm use through parking disincentives (e.g., cost and availability) opportunities. This initial service concept is intended to suppl examine reduction of parking requirements for transit-served existing transit services; however, realignment of existing serv sites that contribute infrastructure (e.g., park-and-ride spaces minimize duplication of routes may provide cost-savings from exi service that help make the circulator feasible. A local circulat sidewalk and streetscape improvements) to enhance transit. function as a development amenity and help to brand the corridor The City should work with PSTA to explore the potential to such, the service may be developed through various assessment or expand partnerships with the business community to help pay increment finance options. for existing and expanded transit services. As part of the proce the City should explore the potential to use a tax increment or other benefit assessment mechanism to leverage local tax revenue generated from the appreciated value of transit-served development in proportion to the benefits the transit service provides. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 83 Creating Innovative Places 4.SUSTAINABILITY The sustainability goals and strategies presented in Clearwater Greenprint provide important guidance for future planning and development along US 19. goals for lessening the amount of Clearwater Greenprint greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making buildings and transportat systems more energy-efficient, expanding mobility choices, maint a healthy economy, reducing waste, and conserving sensitive resources serve as a foundation for this plans recommendation redevelopment and revitalization, land use intensification, econ development, and the promotion of walking, biking and transit us In addition to the land use, mobility, and economic development recommendations presented in above, the following strategies off recommendations to achieve s goals of promoting Clearwater Greenprint more sustainable design practices in public and private projects achieving more energy- and resource-efficient kinds of developme Sustainability strategies for the corridor are organized around following categories: Expand Green Street Program and Initiatives; Encourage Low Impact Development for Sites and Buildings; and Promote Energy and Water Efficiency. Strategy 4.1 - Expand Green Streets Program & Initiatives Working in collaboration with FDOT and Pinellas County, the City should explore the potential to implement Green Streets programs initiatives to incorporate the use of innovative stormwater mana techniques and features in the design of new and redesign of exi streets, streetscapes, and rights-of-way. A Green Streets appro the improvement of roadways and streetscapes can be used to mana Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 84 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 53. Features of Green Streets and Low Impact Development FEATURES OF GREEN STREETS & LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT Vegetated swales are shallow, open-channel drainage Vegetated Swales. silva cells can be used to expand root zones and extend the be ways designed to accept runoff from street surfaces and convey t incorporating rain gardens in streetscape design. across landscaped areas in a broad shallow flow. Swales are use stormwater volume through infiltration, improve water quality th Permeable pavement comes in four basic forms: Permeable Pavement. vegetative and soil filtration, and reduce flow velocity by incr permeable concrete, permeable asphalt, permeable interlocking co roughness. Additional benefit can be attained through more comp pavers, and grid pavers. Permeable concrete and asphalt are simi forms of swales, such as those with amended soils, bioretention impervious counterparts but are open graded and typically have a storage areas, underdrains, weirs, and thick diverse vegetation. binder added. Methods for pouring, setting, and curing these per rights-of-way, swales are typically located in the landscape are pavements also differ from the impervious versions. The concrete the sidewalk and the edge of on-street parking or travel lanes. grid pavers are modular systems. Concrete pavers are installed w between them that allow water to pass through to the base. Grid Rain Rain Garden Curb Extensions, Medians, and Infiltration Planters.typically a durable plastic matrix that can be filled with grave gardens are a form of bioretention that be incorporated into the All of the permeable pavement systems have an aggregate base in of sidewalk planter areas, roadway medians, and curb extensions. which provides structural support, runoff storage, and pollutant gardens are designed to support infiltration and storage of stor through filtering and adsorption. To maintain long-term permeab runoff, attenuation of peak flows, and stormwater filtration thr many systems will require surface cleaning to remove organic mat through vegetation and soil. Where street trees are included i (leaves, for example) and periodic vacuuming and low-pressure wa planting areas, the use of larger tree boxes or structural soils clear out voids. Adapted from the Low Impact Development Centers Green Streets w stormwater on site through use of vegetated facilities designed projects have the potential to deliver a range of benefits, incl intercept and infiltrate rainwater before it enters the public sfollowing: thereby reducing the need to dig up and upsize the existing pipe infrastructure. Green Streets projects can provide water qualit improved water quailty by reducing the volume of polluted and replenish groundwater as well as create attractive streetsca stormwater entering wetlands, streams, and bays; enhance the pedestrian environment and introduce park-like eleme reduced impervious surface so stormwater can infiltrate to into development and redevelopment projects. recharge groundwater and surface water; increased urban green space; Research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency and improved air quality and reduced air temperatures; communities across the United States has shown that Green Street reduced demand on stormwater management systems; and Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 85 Creating Innovative Places assist the City in addressing requirements of federal and state Strategy 4.2 - Promote LID for Sites & Buildings regulations designed to protect watershed health. The City should continue working with Pinellas County and the So To implement Green Streets programs and initiatives along the US west Florida Water Management District to complete and implement corridor, the City should take the following actions: standards for public and private development. Prepare Green Streets standards for use in the design of public LID is an ecologically friendly approach to site development and space, street, and streetscape projects along the US 19 corridor water management that aims to mitigate development impacts to la Example standards, including design drawings and specifications, water, and air. The approach, gaining rapid acceptance in commun as a way to meet regulatory stormwater requirements and resource in use by other communities may serve as a starting point for th protection goals, emphasizes the integration of site design and development of standards for use by the City. techniques that conserve natural systems and hydrologic function Work with the County and FDOT to identify locations for Green site. Specifically, LID projects and practices in built environ Streets demonstration projects. Continue coordination between City, County and State entities prevent degradation of water quality and natural resources; to encourage consideration of watershed health and improved manage storm water more efficiently and cost effectively; and water quality through use of Green Streets practices as part of maximize the potential for stormwater reuse. the planning and design of publicly-funded roadway, streetscape, bicycle/pedestrian, transit, and stormwater management projects. A LID system employs various devices that filter water and allow Plan for use of Green Streets projects as a means of better infiltration into the ground and thus differ from conventional s connecting destinations along US 19 with the Progress Energy and systems as they promote the use of land forms, landscape areas, Ream Wilson Trails and surrounding neighborhoods. built structures to both distribute stormwater and collect rainw Develop standards and incentives (such as financial and technica LID designs encompass the use of structural devices (engineered resources, or facilitated permit review) for Green Streets proje systems) and non-structural devices (vegetated, natural systems) that can be permitted and implemented by the private sector. combination to maintain or restore the natural hydrologic functi These standards and incentives should be designed to encourage site with the goal of reducing the impact of development. incorporation of Green Streets designs into private development and redevelopment projects. LID site design strategies address the arrangement of buildings, Develop a predictable and sustainable means of funding roads, parking areas, site features, and elements of the stormwa implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. management system. LID designs build on conventional stormwater design strategies by using site and building surfaces to retain, store, change the timing of, or filter runoff in a number of dif Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 86 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Figure 54. Sketches of Low Impact Development Design Strategies Cistern SystemVegetated Swale Constructed Wetland Green Roof Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 87 Creating Innovative Places configurations and combinations. An overview of prevalent site and collect runoff from roads and sidewalks, stormwater and runo techniques follows:be recycled and used for irrigation and other non-potable purpos Disconnected roof drains, cisterns, sub-surface stormwater reten facilities (below parking lots), rooftop channels, and rain barr reducing imperviousness by reducing street widths and by in combination to capture, store, and reuse rainwater. using permeable paving or landscaping to break up expanses of impervious surfaces; In planning for the capture, storage, and reuse of stormwater directing runoff into or across vegetated areas to help filter r several important factors must be considered: 1) the Citys cur and encourage groundwater recharge; regulations addressing the use of greywater systems must be revi preserving or designing naturally vegetated areas in close 2) owners must carefully assess the costs and long term operatio proximity to parking areas, buildings, and other impervious and maintenance of systems; and 3) designs should account for is expanses to slow runoff, filter out pollutants, and facilitate associated with the collection and storage during peak summer ra infiltration; so reuse is possible during peak water demand times in winter an removing curbs and gutters from streets and reducing curb cuts, spring. parking areas, and parking islands to allow storm water sheet fl into vegetated areas; using devices such as rain gardens, vegetated swales, infiltrati trenches, and underground dry wells to increase storage volume As called for in , the City should continue to Clearwater Greenprint and facilitate infiltration; explore ways to incentivize and promote the use of energy and grading parking and landscaped areas to lengthen flow paths and water conservation in the design of new and the retrofit of exis increase runoff travel times; buildings. Specifically relevant to the US 19 corridor are Clearwater maintaining natural drainage divides to keep flow paths disperse recommendations calling for the creation of new Community Greenprint disconnecting roof downspouts from drainage systems and Development Code provisions related to localized energy producti redirecting stormwater into vegetated areas or water collection through the installation of solar panels or compact wind turbine devices; energy efficiency and conservation measures for new construction installing vegetated roofs or garden roofs; substantial renovation. using native plants (or adaptable species) to establish an adapt and low-maintenance landscape that requires less irrigation and The City also should explore regulatory strategies to minimize the use appropriate for the climatic conditions; and of irrigation, incentivize the use of reclaimed water where avai using naturally occurring bio-chemical processes in plants locat promote the on-site capture and reuse of rainwater for irrigatio in vegetated swales and rain gardens. water efficiency efforts should promote the use of efficient toi urinals, and rinsing and cleaning facilities. The City should a LID designs can also be designed to achieve on-site reuse of rai techniques to use heating, ventilating, and cooling (HVAC) syste and water conservation. By using above-ground LID devices to ch condensate as on-site alternative water supply for use in toilet and collect rainwater from roofs and using sub-surface facilitie Item # 19 landscaping. US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies 88 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Plan Strategies US 19 CLEARWATER 89 Creating Innovative Places Appendix A - Context Maps LIST OF MAPS Map 1. Existing Land Use Map 2. Corridor Development Area Map 3. Corridor Development Area - Development Intensity Map 4. Corridor Development Area - Market Value Map 5. Corridor Development Area - Low Market Value & Intensity Map 6. Corridor Development Area - Building Value Percent of Tot Map 7. Year Built Map 8. Parks, Recreation Facilities & Trails Map 9. Wetlands Map 10. Wildlife Habitats Map 11. Flood Hazard Areas Map 12. Future Land Use Map 13. City of Clearwater Zoning Map 14. Vehicle Access & Circulation Map 15. Roadway Network Existing Level of Service - 2011 Map 16. Existing Sidewalk Network Map 17. Existing & Proposed Transit Service Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 90 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 1. Existing Land Use Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 91 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St US 19 CorridorAgriculturalResidential - Single-FamilyResidential - OtherCommercialInstitutionalPublic Ownership Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.13.201 Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaGolf CourseResidential - 2 to 4 FamilyResidential - Mobile HomeOfficeMiscellaneousWater Bodies Miles Clearwater Planning AreaParks & RecreationResidential - Multi-FamilyMobile Home ParkIndustrialVacant 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 92 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 2. Corridor Development Area Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr Item # 19 tal Ci US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 93 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.30.201 US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterAgriculturalResidential - Single-FamilyResidential - OtherCommercialInstitutionalPublic Ownership Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaNon-City ParcelsGolf CourseResidential - 2 to 4 FamilyResidential - Mobile HomeOfficeMiscellaneous Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater BodiesParks & RecreationResidential - Multi-FamilyMobile Home ParkIndustrialVacant 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 94 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 3. Corridor Development Area - Development Intensity Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 95 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St US 19 CorridorNon-City ParcelsVacant0.4 to 0.6 FAR Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.30.201 Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaCity of Clearwater0 to 0.2 FAR0.6 to 1.25 FAR Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies0.2 to 0.4 FAR 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 96 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 4. Corridor Development Area - Market Value Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 97 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St US 19 CorridorNon-City ParcelsVacant$20 to $30/sf Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.30.201 Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaCity of Clearwater$0 to $10/sf$30 to $40/sf Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies$10 to $20/sf$40 to $72/sf 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 98 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 5. Corridor Development Area - Low Market Value & Intensity Mil-Ray Dr er ald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Saman Timberview Dr .... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 99 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.30.201 US 19 CorridorNon-City ParcelsVacantLow Intensity (0 to 0.2 FAR) Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaCity of ClearwaterLow Value ($0 to $10/sf)Low Value & FAR Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 100 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 6. Corridor Development Area - Building Value Percent of Tot Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 101 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St US 19 CorridorCity of Clearwater0% - 25%50.1% - 75% Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.30.201 Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and HDR, Inc. US 19 Study AreaWater Bodies25.1% - 50%75.1% - 100% Miles Clearwater Planning AreaVacant 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 102 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 7. Year Built Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr Item # 19 tal Ci US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 103 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.19.201 US 19 CorridorWater BodiesNo Info1950s1980s Data Sources: Pinellas County Property Appraiser and City of Cle US 19 Study AreaVacantpre-19391960s1990s Miles Clearwater Planning AreaBuilding Footprint1940s1970s2000s 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 104 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 8. Parks, Recreation Facilities & Trails Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 105 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr PRogress Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.12.201 US 19 Study AreaWater BodiesExisting Progress Energy TrailProposed Pinellas Trail ExtParks & Recreation Facilities Data Sources: Pinellas County and Pinellas County Property Appra City of ClearwaterExisting Bike LaneProposed Progress Energy TrailExisting Community Trail Miles Non-City ParcelsProposed Bike LaneExisting OverpassProposed Community Trail 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix A 106 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 9. Wetlands Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 107 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.13.201 US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterFreshwater MarshCypress Data Sources: Parsons Engineering for the City of Clearwater. US 19 Study AreaNon-City ParcelsBay SwampWetland Forested Mix Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater BodiesMangroveWetland Hardwood Forest 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 108 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 10. Wildlife Habitats Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Samantha Timberview Dr Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 109 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.13.201 US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterPriority Wetlands Habitats Bald Eagle Nesting Territories Data Sources: FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission US 19 Study AreaNon-City ParcelsHot Spots (Multiple Species Habitat) Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater BodiesStrategic Habitat Conservation Areas 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 110 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 11. Flood Hazard Areas Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 111 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.16.201 US 19 CorridorCity of ClearwaterSpecial Flood Hazard Areas (Zones A, AE, AO)Coastal Flood Zone with Velocity Hazard Data Sources: FEMA and City of Clearwater !!!!!! US 19 Study AreaNon-City ParcelsUndeveloped Coastal Barriers500 Year Flood Zone !!!!!! !!!!!! !!!!!! Miles Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 112 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 12. Future Land Use T/U Mil-Ray Dr R/OS erald Dr WATER R/OL P R/OG RLRU I RU CG RH R/O/RRS RL Katherine RS RE Ter R/OS P Hillcreek Cir RU RL I RM P WATER I T/U Tangle RM R/OS RH RU RLM WATER RS R/OL County Road 90 R/OS CL y CG T/U R/O/R P Majesty Dr R/OG RH RU R/OS T/U Summerdale Dr R/OL RL CG RUP RM WATER RFH R/O/R R/OGCG RM R/O/R RM IL RH Belle Haven Dr RU P I Bramblewood RL o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr I CN tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 113 Creating Innovative Places RU R/OS WATER WATER I I RM RH P CG R/OL IL R/OS T/U I R/OG RU RU RL CG RL WATER RFH P RM RL Sue Dr Tan WATER ROAD RLM Grantwood Ave R/OSI P R/OL P Grove Dr IL Sky Harbor R/OG Evans Dr RU RM RH RLM RM R/OG RLM CG CG CL R/O/R WATER CG RFH RH WATER RU RM T/U T/U T/U T/U RM RU R/OS R/OS RH P RL IL R/OS WATER RL CG P Albany Dr RS P RU Albemarle Rd RE Verde Dr RS ROAD RM RLM CG I R/OG Ragland Ave RL R/OG I R/O/R R/OG RU R/O/R RM 10th St WATER RM R/OS US 19 CorridorRR - Residential RuralRU - Residential UrbanR/O/R - Residential/Office/RetailRFH - Resort Facilities HighCL - Commercial LimitedP - PreservationPR-C - Planned Redev. Comm.Water Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.13.201 US 19 Study AreaRE - Residential EstateRLM - Residential Low MediumR/OG - Residential/Office GeneralCR - Commercial RecreationCN - Commercial NeighborhoodINS - InstitutionalPR-R - Planned Redev. Res. Data Sources: City of Clearwater and Pinellas County R/OS Clearwater Planning AreaRS - Residential SuburbanRM - Residential MediumR/OL - Residential/Office LimitedCBD - Central Business DistrictIG - Industrial GeneralR/OS - Recreation/Open SpacePR-MU - Planned Redev. Mixed Use RU P Miles I RL - Residential LowRH - Residential HighRFM - Resort Facilities MediumCG - Commercial GeneralIL - Industrial LimitedT/U - Transportation/UtilityCRD - Community Redev. District 00.250.51 WATER RH CG R/OG IG IL Item # 19 T/U P US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 114 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 13. City of Clearwater Zoning Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr O I MHDR C O Katherine LDRP MDR Ter LDR P I Hillcreek Cir I LMDR MDR LMDR OS/R I Tangle OS/R LMDR LMDR OS/R MHDR MDR OS/R P O County Road 90 LDR y P I MHDR Majesty Dr C MDR HDR Summerdale Dr MDR T OC O OS/R LMDR HDR Belle Haven Dr I Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr I tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 115 Creating Innovative Places OS/R P LDR I MDR HDR O IRT LDR OC LMDR OS/R I MHDR T P MDR P Sue Dr CHDR Tan LMDR MHP Grantwood Ave MHDR I LMDR P Grove Dr OS/R IRT Sky Harbor O Evans Dr MDR HDR OS/R O MHP O IRT MHDR C T MDR P MDR MHP OS/R MHDR P LMDR LDR Albany Dr Albemarle Rd I OS/R LDR LMDR MHP Verde Dr MDR MDR HDR Ragland Ave HDR O C C MDR O I P I C LMDR 10th St P P Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.19.201 US 19 CorridorLDR - Low Density Res.MHDR - Medium High Density Res.C - CommercialO - OfficeOSR - Open Space, Recreation MHDR Data Sources: City of Clearwater MDR US 19 Study AreaLMDR - Low Medium Density Res.HDR - High Density Res.T - TouristI - InstitutionalP - Preservation OS/R Miles O Clearwater Planning AreaMDR - Medium Density Res.MHP - Mobile Home ParkD - DowntownIRT - Industrial, Research, Tech.Non-City Parcels 00.250.51 O Item # 19 IRT US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 116 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 14. Vehicle Access & Circulation Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr lewood Bramb o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr Item # 19 tal Ci US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 117 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.16.201 US 19 Study AreaWater BodiesMinor ArterialLocal Major StreetExisting & Proposed Overpass Planned U-Turn Data Sources: Pinellas County and HDR, Inc. Existing & Planned Slip Ramp City of ClearwaterUS 19CollectorLocal Street1/2-mile Overpass Buffer Miles Non-City ParcelsPrincipal ArterialMinor CollectorRailroad1/4-mile Overpass Buffer 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 118 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 15. Roadway Network Existing Level of Service - 2011 Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 119 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 09.05.201 Level of Service (LOS) US 19 Study AreaCity of ClearwaterE Data Sources: Pinellas County MPO 2011 Level of Service Report ( A, B, C Clearwater Planning AreaWater BodiesF Miles D Non-City ParcelsNot Classified 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 120 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 16. Existing Sidewalk Network Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 121 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 09.05.201 US 19 Study AreaCity of Clearwater Data Sources: Pinellas County MPO Clearwater Planning AreaWater Bodies Miles Non-City ParcelsExisting Sidewalk 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 122 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Map 17. Existing & Proposed Transit Service Mil-Ray Dr erald Dr Katherine Ter Hillcreek Cir Tangle County Road 90 y Majesty Dr Summerdale Dr Belle Haven Dr Bramblewood o Timberview Dr ......... Ranchwood Dr tal Ci Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 123 Creating Innovative Places Sue Dr Tan Grantwood Ave Grove Dr Sky Harbor Evans Dr Albany Dr Albemarle Rd Verde Dr Ragland Ave 10th St ! Map Prepared by HDR, Inc. for the City of Clearwater - 04.16.201 US 19 Study AreaWater BodiesExisting Express Route 2009 Countywide BRT Concept Plan Proposed BRT Stops Data Sources: Pinellas County MPO, PSTA, and Pinellas County " City of ClearwaterExisting PSTA RouteExisting Park and Ride Proposed Limited Stop Connector BRT Pinellas MPO 2035 LRTP Coast Feasible Plan Miles ! Non-City ParcelsExisting Bus StopProposed Enhanced Bus Network Proposed Commuter Express BRT 00.250.51 Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A 124 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan- Appendix A US 19 CLEARWATER 125 Creating Innovative Places Appendix B - Case Studies The case studies on the following pages have been prepared to il planning and design concepts relevant to the US 19 corridor plan effort. The case studies include two describing suburban shoppi malls that have been redeveloped into multi-use town centers, on highlighting Low Impact Development design strategies, and a final describing a district-wide redevelopment effort incorporat sustainable design and planning strategies. Item # 19 ....................................... 126 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places CASE STUDY 1: WINTER PARK VILLAGE Project Overview Located four miles north of downtown Orlando and two miles east Winter Park Village is a 525,000 square foot mixed-use redevelop located on the site of the former Winter Park Mall. Completed in 400,000 square foot Winter Park Mall was the regions first encl The mall opened in competition with nearby Park Avenue, Winter P traditional main street. Typical of other enclosed regional mall by surface parking, the mall did well for several decades, but s tenants and customers during the 1980s and 1990s. Most of the ma demolished, except the Dillards department store. Developed in 1997, Winter Park Village was designed to extend an increase the intricacy of the grid system to integrate the site neighborhoods and to provide civic space. A Main Street lined story buildings with ground-level retail was created through the the site terminating at a movie theater. Secondary streets were to provide connectivity within the site. The primary objective of the development team was to establish a sense of place in what had been a typical 1960s-era enclosed sho Project Data set in a sea of asphalt. After original redevelopment plans we Location: US 17-92 and Webster Road, Winter Park, Florida the City pushed for new urbanist, mixed-use project that would t Site Area: 40 acres the site into an urban village that could complement downtown Wi Total Square Footage: 525,000 sf Park and recently renovated Park Avenue. Although the project wa - Retail: 350,000 sf (including an 84,000 sf movie theater) for funding from the City due to its location in a blighted area - Office: 115,000 sf (including 80,000 sf over retail space) district, the developer decided not to pursue a public-private p - Residential: 58 loft residential units over retail space The developer changed the original plans, which removed the need Developer: Don M. Casto Organization/Casto Southeast this partnership to obtain public funding to support additional Design Team: Dover, Kohl & Partners; Dorsky Hodgson + Partners development and structured parking. (now Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue); Glatting Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart; Gibbs Planning Group Mix of Uses Designed around a Dillards department store that was not demoli along with the rest of the enclosed mall, the property is center Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 127 Creating Innovative Places hybrid retail center with 350,000 square feet of retail and 140, feet of office space featuring national chain retail and enterta Initially, Dillards was the only tenant to remain, however, the store chose not to renew its lease in 1999. The former Dillard reused with additional retailers and restaurants on the ground f residential and commercial lofts on the second story in 2001. Today, the retail and entertainment anchors include Regal Winter Village Stadium 20 cinema, Publix, and many high-end national re and restaurants. The site includes the Lofts at Winter Park Vil for-lease residences and commercial space above ground-floor ret old Dillards. Offices are located throughout the site includin second floor of buildings along the main street. A proposal to large vacant out-parcel building formerly occupied by a Borders retail streets. Separate out-parcel buildings and big-box store was approved in March 2012. The large building will be replaced to the peripheral arterial roadways, and many of the building fa smaller footprint drive-thru coffee shop and bank. oriented towards the interior of the site, leaving multiple blan outwards. Form & Character The site in general is not well integrated with the surrounding The project includes a central pedestrian-scale streetscape with includes strip retail centers, suburban office buildings, other two-story buildings aligned along a main street and several seco structures and both single-family homes and low-rise apartment b streets, many of which tie into the citys existing street grid. Additional uses and density, especially at the periphery of the street system restores the street grid that was obliterated when included in future phases to fully transform the site into a wal Park Mall was constructed. The central shopping street is organ rise, mixed-use district. intersection and is lined with small shops with second story off end of the T, centered on the main street, is the movie theate Project Resources with small street-facing eateries. Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson, Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban The plan originally included a substantial amount of public gree Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs. this was eliminated during the design phase. The remaining spac Winter Park Village. www.shopwinterparkvillage.net. across from the cinema and, although small at roughly 7,700 squa Lofts at Winter Park Village. www.theloftsatwpv.com. offers grass, trees, benches, and a fountain. Landscaping and b scattered throughout the development. The perimeter of the site is filled with large, surface parking provide the same pedestrian-friendly walking environments as the Item # 19 ....................................... 128 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places CASE STUDY 2: THE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN Project Overview The Streets at SouthGlenn is the redevelopment of regional South Mall site that was originally constructed in 1974 in unincorpora Arapahoe County, approximately 11 miles south of Denver. In 199 Chicago-based Walton Street Capital, LLC acquired the property a began exploring redevelopment options. The City of Centennial w incorporated in 2001 and included the SouthGlenn Mall site. The close proximity to Denver-area premier neighborhoods. In 2005, the property was sold to Alberta Development Partners, who worked with the City to revise development regulations to al for a high-end, mixed-use project. The City rezoned the propert late 2005 and formed the Centennial Urban Redevelopment Authorit (CURA). The SouthGlenn Metropolitan District was formed with a service plan that allows the District to raise up to $85 million Project Data infrastructure improvements through the sale of bonds. The Distr power to impose an additional property tax to finance improvemen Location: South University Boulevard and East Arapahoe Road, transportation, flood control, utilities and other public needs. Centennial, Colorado Site Area: 73 acres Construction began in 2006 on the Streets at SouthGlenn, a 77-ac Total Square Footage: 2.1 million sf total project (including 1. complex offering 1.8 million square feet of retail, office, and sf new construction) space. The majority of the mall was removed, except the Macys - Retail: 917,000 sf (including 196,000 sf of major anchors, 122,0 department stores. The $308 million project was completed in Au of junior anchors, 282,000 sf of specialty retail and restaurant 2009, and is now a regional, urban shopping destination as varie 33,000 sf pad sites) as the city with upscale retail and restaurant offerings and as - Office: 140,000 sf (including 97,000 sf Pearson eCollege) - Public Library: 19,000 sf and comfortable as the suburbs with luxury apartments, parks and - Residential: 202 for-rent luxury apartments promenades. The Streets at SouthGlenn energizes the area by prov Developer: Alberta Development Partners, LLC in partnership wi distinctive shopping, dining, working and living experiences. Walton Street Capital, LLC Design Team: SEM Architects, CommArts Design, Mulhern & Mix of Uses Associates, CLC Associates, Russell Davis Associates, Saunders The Streets at SouthGlenn features a gourmet natural foods marke Construction, Inc., The Weitz Company, Ledcor, Colorado First Construction, Catamount Constructors, The Beck Group cinema, and high-end national and local restaurants and retailer Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 129 Creating Innovative Places Redevelopment during a recession resulted in a delayed completio sites major tenants include two department stores (Macys and S change in the original plans from 350 for-sale condominiums to 2 remained open in their existing structures during the redevelopm for-rent apartments in the The Portola at SouthGlenn. Other major tenants include Whole Foods Market, Dicks Sporting Best Buy, and Staples. The development includes numerous nationa A Silver LEED certified building, the Offices at SouthGlenn is a chain and local restaurants, a 24-Hour Fitness, and a 14-screen square foot, five-story office building with ground-floor retail Theaters. A large retail space intended for a Barnes and Noble currently 100 percent occupied. Pearsons eCollege is the princ vacant. The site is served by a 1,700-space parking structure a with 97,000 square feet on three stories. The building offers f surface parking. parking with 4 spaces per 1,000 square foot. Other public and i uses within the site include a Southglenn Public Library branch University of Phoenix. Form & Character The site plan was designed around two existing department store structures from SouthGlenn Mall and was developed around an inte street grid that connects to the surrounding area with buildings within nine development blocks. Mixed uses are vertically integ the nine blocks, with 22 new buildings with ground-floor retail and residential space on the upper floors of two buildings. At the heart of the property is an open-air village centered aro Commons Park, an urban park with mature landscaping, including transplanted trees from the existing site, and a grand fountain. park features a fireplace, a living Christmas tree, hosts a farm holiday ice rink, and seasonal entertainment fully funded by the Miscellaneous Features The formation of CURA in November 2005 and definition of an urba renewal area allowed the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to public infrastructure at the Streets of SouthGlenn. This includ lighting, stormwater drainage structures, parking garages, surfa fire protection improvements, and other public-related needs. T is implemented through a public finance agreement between the Ci of Centennial, CURA, the SouthGlenn Metropolitan District, and S Southglenn, LLC signed March 20, 2006. Item # 19 ....................................... 130 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places S. RACE ST. Macys Dicks StaplesBest Buy Furniture Sporting Goods Gallery Hollywood Parking Theaters Structure 701 S. VINE ST. (second level) 718724 707 700 Concierge Lobby S. VINE ST. O 300 343263 262209 351 353 257 216612 329 S. VINE ST. 303 354 254 331 306218 253 333 357 309 $ 219 251607 312 360 242 336 321 363240 605 322 221 239 323 603 Bank Of 236233229 342 366 The West 224 326 600 Sears Macys S. GAYLORD ST. 500 424 The SGMD is responsible for executing the sale of bonds to raise 406 100103106109112115121 501 403 502 503 maximum of $85 million for the funding of public improvements. A 504 415 Whole Foods 505 S. YORK ST.418 S. YORK ST. Market 506 revenues from the property tax increment and 76 percent of the r 122124 422509 400 fountain 515900 518521 423 903 restrooms from the sales tax increment will be used to repay the bonds, ex 904 S. YORK ST. valet parking 907 909 guest services within 18 years. The remaining 24 percent of the sales tax incre Commons Park 920 firepit 921 923 $ will be used by the City of Centennial for general City purposes ATM 926 library - 2nd level 803 Wells 801$ Fargo O offices SGMD will impose a 20 mill property tax levy on property within Luxury The Portola Apartments project boundaries to augment revenues available for debt servic S. UNIVERSITY BLVD. an additional small mill levy assessment to fund operating and p maintenance expenses. Resources Streets at SouthGlenn. www.shopsouthglenn.com; www.shopsouthgle According to the Denver Business Journal, City of Centennial off com/uploaded-files/Redevelopment%20Story%20rev5.pdf. reported that the center generated $2.4 million in sales tax rev Denver Business Journal (1.13.2012). www.bizjournals.com/denver According to the developer, the center has some great local rest edition/2012/01/13/denver-area-outdoor-shopping-areas.html. retailers who are preforming well; some retailers increased comp Alberta Development Partners. www.albdev.com/images/pics/ store sales year-over-year 8 or 9 percent, and as much as 26 to StreetsatSGfactsheet091609.pdf. for others. The centers foot traffic increased 40 percent from Colorado Construction. http://colorado.construction.com/feature and another 20 percent from 2010 to 2011. archive/2009/0609_Ca_SouthGlenn.asp. CLC Associates. www.clcassoc.com/pdf/CPW_StreetsAtSouthGlenn.pd In 2009, a 51-member group of business partners joined together Portola at SouthGlenn. www.shopsouthglenn.com/leasing/residenti the Streets at SouthGlenn Business Association. This organizati City of Centennial. www.centennialcolorado.com/DocumentCenter/H partnership with South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce to promo View/2687. and market the businesses and other tenants within the property. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 131 Creating Innovative Places known as Low Impact Development (LID), are being developed to mi CASE STUDY 3: BEST PRACTICES IN LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT natural processes. LID designs allow rainfall to filter through to remove sediments and pollutants and provide for longer detent Low Impact Development Strategies periods to allow time for infiltration. LID designs which emplo Overview of LID small treatment measures distributed throughout a watershed can effective and less costly than traditional systems that collect Sprawling commercial and housing developments with large impervi pipe systems and transports large volumes to centralized ponds a surface areasroofs, roads, and parking lotsdrastically affect hydrology of an area. As stormwater flows across these surfaces LID Goals pollutants, and fertilizers are picked up and carried to streams wetlands, and bays. And pollutants are not the only problemimp LID approaches area designed to achieve the following broad goal surfaces block the natural infiltration of a large portion of ra ground. As natural filtration is blocked, rainwater runs off, t Reduce impervious area (e.g., roads, parking lots, and roofs) to pipes, and is discharged into receiving wetlands and surface wat maximum extent possible. Examples include minimizing the size of Although traditional stormwater management systems are effective lots and building vertically to lessen building footprints. Increase infiltration by replacing standard pavement with pervio reducing peak runoff rates, their design typically allows the fu pavement or vegetation. runoff to be discharged. Even if contaminant concentrations are Lengthen flow paths, slow down runoff and detain water onsite wi most standard designs allow high amounts of pollutants to run of parking lot islands, vegetated depressions (rain gardens) or bio receiving water bodies. ponds/enhanced wetlands. Promote livable, aesthetically pleasing concentrated development The old paradigm that viewed stormwater as a waste product requi surrounded by green spaces. management is being replaced by a new paradigm that views stormw as a valuable, beneficial resource. New practices and design st LID designs by Ekistics Design Studio for parking at the Florida Item # 19 ....................................... 132 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places LID Benefits Example Cost Estimates for LID Measures Benefits of using LID approaches to manaage stormwater include t (1)(2) Type of Best Management PracticeCost per sfCost per Gal. following: Distributed Bio-Retention Swales$5 - $20 Reduced stormwater infrastructure costsretaining more stormwate site allows smaller collection pipes and treatment ponds, and sw Rain Gardens$10 - $17 reduce curb and gutter costs. Curb Bumpouts, New$30 $10.86 Reduced long-term maintenance through use of distributed infiltr Improved water quality as physical and biological processes redu Bio-retention Planter Boxes$8 - $15$26.83 nutrient loads and metals. Tree Boxes$10 - $15$10.80 - $23.36 Conservation of potable water and reduced expense of irrigation fertilizer. $7 - $15$4.62 Pervious Pavement with Gravel Bed Enhanced aesthetics improves property values. $5-50$22.68 Green Roofs - Extensive & Intensive Restoration of natural habitats improves biodiversity. Increased water recharge to groundwater. (1) Lancaster, PA, Green Infrastructure Plan, 2011. (2) Kansas City Green Solutions Unit Costs, 2009. Costs: LID vs. Traditional Design Although LID is often perceived as being more expensive than tra stormwater management this is not always the case. While a LID In cost/benefit analyses it is appropriate to use only extra or such as pervious pavement will cost more than standard pavement, costs of LID over a standard alternative. In other words, if a reduced cost of other stormwater infrastructure may make it less considered when a new roof is planned, the extra cost of the gre overall. Detailed cost comparisons of conventional versus LID d should be compared to its benefits, since the roof must be repla in 17 case studies examined by the Environmental Protection Agen In a 2011 study published in Stormwater Journal, the marginal ca capital cost savings of 15 to 80 percent with LID, with only a f for a green roof was estimated at $14 per square foot. Other studies estimate LID capital cost savings in the range of percent over conventional stormwater management. Research condu Although costs and savings vary by site and design specifics, ev in 2001 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development suggests the use of LID can result in significant savings in bot showed the cost of curb, gutter and piping systems to range from construction and life-cycle project costs. $50 per linear foot. The elimination of one mile of curb and gu decrease infrastructure and storm conveyance costs by approximat $230,000 (assuming an average of $45 per linear foot). By retro an area experiencing periodic flooding with rain gardens, Maplew Minnesota saved about 10 percent over upgrading the existing sys a curb and gutter system. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 133 Creating Innovative Places Pervious Pavement & Vegetated Swales Project Example: LID at the Florida Aquarium In 1995, three elements of LID were incorporated into the design and landscape areas at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. The 11.25 parking lot for the Aquarium was divided into four pavement/swal one of which served as a control consisting of standard asphalt an asphalt paved collection swale. The other three sections used swales to collect runoff from standard asphalt, concrete pavemen pervious pavement. Runoff from the parking areas was directed i channels planted with wetland trees (strands) and finally throug treatment pond before being discharged into Tampa Bay. To assess the effectiveness of the designs, more than 50 storms observed over a two year period. Runoff volume and water qualit was collected at the exit from each swale, the strand, and the f outlet to isolate performance data for each LID feature. Compar asphalt pavement and asphalt swale (the control section), result moderate decreases of about 36 percent in runoff volume by addin vegetated swales to standard asphalt and concrete pavement. The integrating both pervious pavement and a vegetated swale produce least runoff, in the range of 80 to 90 percent reduction in volu results showed that significant infiltration continued in the st pond, so that only one storm discharged from the pond into Tampa Pervious pavements and vegetated swales at the Florida Aquarium. Runoff from all other storms was completely retained on-site. Design Considerations Levels of pollutants, including suspended solids, ammonia, nitra Pervious pavements are often a key feature in LID designs. Perv nitrogen, ortho-phosphorus, total phosphorus, copper, iron, lead pavement allows water to flow through them, filtering some pollu zinc were also monitored. Water quality data analysis showed la and providing surfaces for bacterial removal of nutrients. Some reductions, especially from the pervious pavement and vegetated is sacrificed in exchange, making them most suitable for low tra where more than 75 percent of suspended solids and metals were r such as parking lots and driveways. Many types of pervious pave when compared to the control asphalt section. Phosphorus was th available with differing permeability, appearances, and cost, bu exception, as its concentration increased after passing over the capable of detaining and treating stormwater to a similar degree areas. Nitrogen concentration reductions were modest; however, asphalt and concrete contain similar materials to standard pavem the large volume reduction, the total loads of nitrogen and phos have little or no fine aggregate, creating void spaces typically discharged were very small. Item # 19 ....................................... 134 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places percent. Other types of pavers or flexible plastic grid systems Pervious Pavement Pollutant Removal & Unit Costs voids of 10 to 40 percent. Initial rates of permeability usuall Pollutant TypePercent Removal over time with partial clogging, but with proper maintenance, al function can easily be restored. Total Suspended Solids (TSS)85% - 95% Total Phosphorus (SRP)65% - 85% Soil with an infiltration rate of at least 0.5 inches/hour is su Total Nitrogen (TN)80% - 85% under pervious pavement, but perforated drainage pipe may be use areas with unsuitable soil. In some locations, the soil may hav Nitrate (as N)30% permeability for infiltration, but a high groundwater level may Metals98% the use of pervious pavement. A depth of one foot between the ag Material TypeCost storage bed and seasonal high groundwater is needed, and drainag must be above the seasonal high groundwater table to maintain po Pervious Asphalt$0.5 - $1 per sf drainage. Pervious Concrete$2 - $7 per sf Concrete Pavers$5 - $10 per sf Since pervious pavement relies on open pore spaces for water to through, it is important pores are not blocked or sealed. To en Excavation$8 - $10 per sy pervious paving systems must be properly designed and installed Aggregate$30 - $35 per sy an experienced contractor. Sites must also be graded to prevent Geotextile Fabric 0.70 - $1.00 per sf from washing onto pavement and the open pores both during and af construction. Pervious pavements have been shown to outlast sta asphalt and equal or exceed the life of concrete. Some installa now been functioning well for 15 to 20 years. Some clogging from dust and fine particles is acceptable, as pav voids are many times greater than in the underlying soil, and pa clogging does not mean sealing. However, maintenance can not be Maintenance ignored, and materials such as mulch and sand should never be pl Periodic inspection and cleaning are required to maintain struct top of pervious pavements. integrity and porosity of pervious pavement systems. Annual ins should be completed to evaluate structural integrity, and period Data published by the Wisconsin DOT from a series of studies of inspections, especially after large storms, should be completed pervious pavements have shown similar abilities to remove pollut ponding and if sediment is washing onto pavement. Where erosion results are shown below, along with a sample of costs (from 2005 evident, landscape and drainage improvements should be completed reported for the pavements. Other studies have shown lower leve Cleaning also may be required. Blowers can be used to remove le nutrient removal, but generally agree that high levels of total pine needles as needed and vacuum street sweepers may be used an solids (TSS), metals, and hydrocarbons are removed. or as needed to remove dirt from pavement voids. Pressure washe also be used, but runoff from pressure washing should be treated water treatment plant to avoid introducing pollutants into recei Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 135 Creating Innovative Places Bio-retention & Detention Options Design Strategies Bio-retention (e.g., swales, rain gardens, parking lot islands) to be an effective method of managing stormwater. Water is dire depressed vegetated area where it either infiltrates into the so up by plants. Total runoff volume can be drastically reduced as small and moderate sized storms is captured and retained (kept a released). Alternately, bio-detention methods are similar, but filtered by plants and soil, it is collected in a pipe and disch Each bio-retention area generally serves two acres or less. Although rain gardens are often thought of for use in residentia are equally suitable for commercial sites. Rain gardens can be range of landscaped areas, including in parking lot islands and planters along buildings, streets, and sidewalks. With detention methods, water quality benefits come primarily fr sedimentation and filtration. Retention methods have additional benefits capturing and infiltrating stormwater. As the Florida case study illustrated, almost all runoff can be retained on sit concentrations in runoff from vegetated areas at times can actua increased (particularly from swales) over baseline concentration nutrient loads are much less due to decreases in discharge volum Project Example: Rain Gardens in Burnsville, Minnesota The community of Burnsville, in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, compared runoff volumes from two adjoining residential neighborhoods to measure the effectiveness of small distributed gardens. In one neighborhood 17 individual lots were retrofitte add rain gardens; the second neighborhood provided a control wit changes. For the retrofitted lots, existing curb and gutters we so that stormwater from the streets would travel across a filter flow into a rain garden. A drop of about six inches between the and the filter strip provides positive drainage, and the rain ga Item # 19 ....................................... 136 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places to 18 inches deep. The design captures and infiltrates at least Maintenance inch of runoff. Flow data were collected over a three year peri Homeowners maintain the rain gardens in Burnsville. Similar to 2005) beginning one year before the retrofit project. This veri landscaped areas, periodic weeding, pruning, replacement of mulc hydrology of the neighborhoods was very similar (they produced a any dead plants is needed. With a careful selection of plants, the same amounts of runoff from any storm). extra irrigation is needed after establishment. Sediment will c points where stormwater enters the rain garden (or other bio-fil Attempts were made to collect runoff samples for water quality a It should be removed as needed, possibly every two to three year however the amount of runoff was reduced so significantly that i training, landscaping companies or municipal employees could do difficult to obtain samples, and equipment problems led to too f work. However, the experience in Burnsville illustrated that pr quality samples being obtained for statistical analysis. Howeve collection may be an easier, but still cost-effective method to results of the flow monitoring reported in 2006 showed the rain filtration treatment for stormwater. reduced the total runoff volume about 90 percent. Total nutrient pollutant loads were assumed to be reduced by a similar amount. Enhanced Stormwater Ponds & Constructed Wetlands After five years, a follow-up study was done. While infiltratio Design Strategies rain gardens were still satisfactory, inspection showed that sed Wet detention ponds have been the mainstay for stormwater manage the street was building up on the filter strips, and in many cas and treatment in much of Florida. Wet ponds usually detain 0.5 blocking entry into the rain garden. Overall, about half of the of runoff and function to reduce peak runoff from the contributi was bypassing the rain gardens and not being captured. To corre While these ponds meet minimum permit requirements for water qua problem, the City decided to install structural pre-treatment de treatment, with modification they can provide additional benefit small sumps below the curb cuts. Sediment collects in the sump water enters the rain gardens rather than being deposited on the Project Example: The Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project strips. The City then uses a vacuum truck to remove accumulated from the sumps. The initial cost for each of the pre-treatment The Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project (SEEP) on the Univ about $1,700, and maintenance is expected to cost about $50 per Florida campus began as a standard three acre retention pond wit (2010 costs). biological diversity. Large buildings, roads and parking lots i watershed drain to SEEP- impervious areas that generate about 47 An analysis was done to estimate the cost per pound of removing cubic feet of runoff annually above natural conditions. suspended solids (TSS) and total phosphorous (TP) and the cost p feet to reduce runoff volume over a 20 year life. The rain gard In 1995 the previous flat bottom basin was recontoured to create found to be a cost effective method to remove TSS, comparable to (an initial pool) where water enters, slows, deposits most suspe costs for removal in a constructed wetland. Unit costs to remov material, and is discharged through a weir to the rest of the ba gardens were found to be about 70 percent more than in wetlands. then follows a winding path through varying depths. The reconto construction was found to be about 20 to 30 percent less expensi basin was planted with native wetland plants capable of removing retrofit projects. pollutants, which also enhances aesthetic and ecological values. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 137 Creating Innovative Places The variety of plants and aquatic habitats attract abundant wild including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians to the site. prior to re-contouring and planting, there were 32 plant species recruited naturally into the basin consisting mostly of cattails plant diversity had increased to more than 120 species distribut range of hydrologic tolerances. The appearance and function of has changed to that of a well-developed natural wetland. The quality of water discharged from the SEEP is improved throug processes. About 85 percent of runoff entering the SEEP passes the forebay where the majority of suspended sediment and contami are deposited. Water slowly exits the forebay into a cypress sw flows into a shallow marsh and finally into a deep water pond. flow path and multiple cells of varying depths prevent short-cir lengthen detention time, and promote a variety of physical and b processes to increase the uptake of nutrients and removal of pol The SEEP also serves as an educational asset for the community. boardwalk and interpretive signs are posted around the perimeter learn about the role of wetlands in filtering stormwater, the pl aquatic species in the SEEP, water quality parameters and the in human activities on surface and groundwater. Water Quality The deep pools were originally expected to hold a permanent pool University of but instead the pools regularly draw down during dry seasons. T Photos of the Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project (SEEP) a a particular problem, as many wetlands experience wet and dry cy Florida showing deep pools (top) and elements of the weir syste nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) levels typically increase as wa rise following dry periods as mineralization of organic matter i and metal contaminants. Zinc and cadmium levels are elevated wi releases some of the previously absorbed N and P into the water. forebay and total suspended solids (TSS) are high near each of t the initial flux of nutrients is not discharged from the basin; inflow points. trapped in the ponds and re-assimilated. Nitrogen concentration significantly higher in the forebay, dropping as water travels t Average monthly water quality values within the SEEP forebay and SEEP. When the basin is continuously flooded, P concentrations final outlet are provided in the table below. Ammonia (NH4), th same pattern. Data indicates that the forebay captures most sed common form of nitrogen in stormwater, is converted to other for Item # 19 ....................................... 138 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places percent open water and inlets designed to capture suspended soli SEEP Water Quality Data Compared with Other Wetlands Wetlands should be designed to maintain a permanent water pool. Forebay Outlet Fraction Median In /Out Concentration Concentration Removed in Concentrations in Maintenance (1) Nutrientmg/Lmg/LLower SEEPWetlands mg/l Periodic inspections, clearing of trash and removal of dead vege are the primary maintenance tasks after plants are established. (2) NH40.0570.03433%NA draft Stormwater Quality Applicants Handbook for Florida contai (3) NOx0.0180.01227%0.24 / 0.08 suitable plants for littoral and freshwater aquatic plants and o TN(4)0.6990.899-29%NA information. Sediment should be removed from the forebay after percent of the water quality treatment volume has been filled. (5) SRP0.1560.06955%0.08 / 0.05 has not required sediment removal, but it is difficult to estima (6) TP0.270.17845%0.13 / 0.08 volume reduction. (1) International Stormwater BMP Database, July 2012. (2) Ammonia. Green Roofs (3) Nitrogen Oxide. (4) Total Nitrogen. Design Strategies (5) Soluble Reactive Phosphorous. Green roofs are a multi-purpose stormwater management technique, (6) Total Phosphorous. which provide many other benefits, as detailed below. Life-cycle analysis shows they are investments that provide a much greater of financial reward than of loss. Green roofs are classified as the wetland. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are present in the atmospher intensive based on their depth of growing media which determines to the combustion of fossil fuels and are picked up by rainwater type of plants they will support. The vast majority of green roo reactive phosphorous (SRP) is the form phosphorous most readily are extensive (less than six inches depth of root zone). to plants and algae. Nitrogen levels in the SEEP forebay are lower than the median inIncorporating green roofs has the potential to provide major ben value for other wetlands, but the forebay samples are taken afteincluding the following: due to sediment deposition have already occurred. Actual concen Reduces Peak Volume of Stormwater Runoff. The reduction is prim in the SEEP influent will be higher. SEEP phosphorous levels ar a function of the depth of media and cistern storage capacity, b higher, likely due to high phosphate content in the underlying r runoff volume can be reduced by 65 to 85 percent for extensive g percent removed is also higher). Nutrient removal levels appear roofs. reasonable when compared to other wetlands. Improves Building Energy Efficiency. Typically 10 to 20 percent buildings, depending on the building design and media depth. In Design Considerations roofs with greater media depth offer better energy performance, Recommendations for constructed wetlands in the Florida Administ increase weight and structural costs to support the roof. Poorl Code 40C-42 include a residence time no less than 14 days, less Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 139 Creating Innovative Places buildings with a large portion of their cooling loads attributed transfer through the roof can benefit the most. Well insulated with cooling requirements heavily influenced by ventilation, int heat sources or solar gain through windows, should expect lower efficiency gains from green roofs. Mitigates Heat Island Effect. Buildings and areas of dark pavem more heat than vegetation. Urban areas with populations of one-m people can have average daily temperatures of about 2 to 5°F war surrounding rural areas, and evening temperatures as much as 22° Air conditioning energy costs, greenhouse gasses and air polluti increased by this phenomenon. Green roofs help to reduce surrou temperatures. Extends Roof Life. A green roof significantly enhances the life materials by mitigating the peak temperatures from about 145°F t more tolerable range of 85-95°F. Green roofs are expected to hav of 40 to 55 years. Improves Water Quality. Urban rainwater contains air pollutants mercury, sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Asphalt shingles and other materials are also sources of pollutants, which stormwater from roofs is able to avoid, since these materials are not used in gr construction. Supports Biodiversity. A variety of plants may be grown, attrac pollinators and birds. Improves Aesthetics. If located where the green roof can be view accessed) by employees or the public, this can be an unquantifia significant benefit. Green roof photos from University of Floridas Charles R. Perry Project Example: Charles R. Perry Construction Yard The Charles R. Perry Construction Yard at the University of Flor temperatures on roofs than when planted in landscapes. The tempe constructed in 2007, is an extensive green roof with a surface a of exposed green roof media at UF has been measured up to 165°F. square feet and a media depth of five inches. Excess rainwater root systems and depth of growing media must be considered. Nat in cisterns, capable of storing 3,100 gallons. This serves about wildflowers, grasses and succulents (primarily sedums) are used of the irrigation needs for the roof; the remainder is supplied roofs. However, sedums may prefer cooler, dryer conditions and reclaimed water. organic material than Florida natives. Annual plants should be they leave bare spaces in the winter. Experience with UFs green roof has emphasized the importance of selection for withstanding Florida heat. Plants will be exposed Item # 19 ....................................... 140 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places A study of the effects of hurricane strength wind on green roofs Additional Information & Resources completed at UF in 2012. Various plants grown in modular trays Incentives to Promote LID built-in-place (BIP) trays typical of extensive green roofs were 120 miles per hour wind. Failures occurred with the modular tra Reduce stormwater fees. Restructure stormwater fees to be based on percent of impervious the BIP units. Although some scouring of growing media was expe Use grant or city funds to cover increased marginal costs from s it was not severe. Damage to plants was mostly limited to loss measures, such as green roofs or pervious pavement. and some leaves, but no catastrophic losses occurred, and plants Construct demonstration projects on private property. generally be expected to recover. Designed correctly, green roo Offer priority review of development submission. withstand significant wind. Waive re-submission fee if additional review is required for LID Credit vegetated or infiltration LID areas toward required open Design Considerations Publicly recognition signs on site and on-line on citys websi University of Floridas LID manual recommends that runoff volume Education programs with rain barrel giveaways and painting event calculations for green roofs be based on National Resource Conse Service curve number values for open space and hydrologic soils Implementation Steps (Standard designations A - D describe how permeable soil is to w Engage all interested parties in setting short and long-term goa rainfall volumes equal to about three times the medias maximum community. retention volume. Research and adapt suitable ordinances/development policies. Educate the development community, business owners and the publi To assist in design of green roofs, a study for the Florida Depa Jointly identify real or perceived obstacles to LID and any admi Environmental Protection by the Stormwater Management Academy at other changes needed to remove them. the University of Central Florida calculated the volume reductio Decide what incentives the City can provide. be expected for a range of cistern storage sizes for green roofs Develop demonstration projects on public or private properties. locations in Florida. Their results indicated that in the Tampa Locate funding if needed to implement LID development program. roof system with two inches of storage would reduce runoff by 77 Reevaluate and adapt policies or regulations as needed. while a system with 5 inches of storage could achieve up to an 8 stormwater volume reduction. Sample Municipal Ordinances Jennifer Bitting and Christopher Kloss, Low Impact Development C Maintenance Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure, Municipal Handbo Green Infrastructure Retrofit Policies, Dec 2008. http://www.se Maintaining the plants is the primary requirement for extensive Files/Services/Links/National/incentivemechanismssept08.pdf. Appropriate drought tolerant plants will require little maintena Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure, Municipal Handbo establishment. They should be inspected monthly and weeded as ne Green Infrastructure Retrofit Policies. This is one in a series The drains and irrigation system should be checked to ensure the local officials implement green infrastructure. http://water.ep clear and operating correctly. Inspection of the cistern, pump, infrastructure/greeninfrastructure/upload/gi_munichandbook_retro to the roof should be performed. The waterproofing membrane will pdf. inspection, especially around roof penetrations and edges. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 141 Creating Innovative Places Local Government Environmental Assistance Network has many resouresources/green-infrastructure-plan/. http://www.saveitlancaste to offer. http://www.lgean.org/water/stormwater.htm. resources/city-ordinances/. Orlando, FL. Through its Urban Stormwater Retrofit program, th of Orlando uses a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate specific s Cities Promoting LID Retrofits stormwater retrofits, identifying pollutants and options to impr Alpharetta, GA Constructed demonstration projects include a gr quality. Many stormwater treatment lakes and wetlands are now am permeable pavement, wetland, and bio-retention at a city park in within mixed land use areas, including commercial and multi-fami http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=426. Green spaces are connected into a framework of parks. Greenwood Bremerton, WA. The City of Bremerton , Washington is implementi Wetlands Park adjoins both a major highway and residential neigh along a major transportation route serving downtown commercial http://www.werf.org/liveablecommunities/studies_orlando_fl.htm. residential areas in a fully developed urban area. One example: Portland, Oregon. Portland Oregons Green Streets Program is re for 300 feet of conventional stormwater catch basins and pipes s all piped stormwater management system with one that incorporate parking lot was changed to pervious pavement over an infiltratio http://www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm?c=44407&. at a competitive price. The City found that LID has the potentia Wilmington, NC. The City of Wilmington, North Carolina received cost savings. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/munic 319 grant for stormwater retrofits, creating stormwater wetlands LID/Creating anLIDEnvironUltraUrbanSettingPart2.pdf. bio-retention in an urban mixed-use basin with successful partne Chicago, IL. The City of Chicagos Green Permit Program uses a between city, state and community groups. http://ascelibrary.org incentive system to promote LID and other green building through abs/10.1061/41009%28333%29115. certification. Tier 1 is an expedited permitting process and re Tier 2 is an additional fee reduction, to a $25,000 limit. http General LID References savings/chicago-green-permit-and-green-homes-programs. Kansas City, MO. Kansas Citys education and marketing program c Water Environment Research Foundation, Using Rainwater to Grow L 10,000 Rain Gardens Initiative has been implemented using LID Communities, Sustainable Best Management Practices (BMPs), http: Rather than funding projects, they have focused on an education werf.org/liveablecommunities/index.htm. for professionals and the public, and some demonstration project FDEP, Stormwater Quality Applicants Handbook, March 2010 Draft. study and presentation for public education are available at httpublicfiles.dep.state.fl.us/dwrm/stormwater/stormwater_rule_deve werf.org/liveable communities/studies_kc_mo.htm and http://www.edocs/ah_rule_draft_031710.pdf. gov/region7//newsevents/events/pro ceedings/om_green_infrastuctu Sarasota County Low Impact Development Manual, Nov. 2011 Draft, KC_Metro_initiatives_and_O_M_solutions_rain_garden.pdf.www.scgov.net/WaterServices/Low%20Impact%20Development%20 Lakeland, FL. In the City of Lakeland, Florida, the Circle B BaResources/Draft%20LID%20Manual.pdf. Nature Center installed a permeable pavement parking lot. http: University of New Hampshire, Forging the Link: Linking the Eco dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/docs/319h/FY04-319h_Project_SummaBenefits of LID and Community Decisions. http://www.unh.edu/un pdf.resource-manual-and-fact-sheets. Lancaster, PA. The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvanias Green Infr American Society of Civil Engineers Stormwater BMP Database, htt plan is a long term plan combining multiple LID strategies, inclbmpdatabase.org/. developing 468 blocks of green streets, increasing tree canopy Low Impact Development Center. www.lowimpactdevelopment.org/. 40 percent, retrofitting 130 acres of parking lots with permeabl Center for Watershed Protection. www.cwp.org/. increasing green roofs and park areas. http://www.saveitlancaste Item # 19 ....................................... 142 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Pervious Pavement References General Design Information. http://www.perviouspavement.org/des hydrological.html. Betty Rushton, Ph.D. Enhanced Parking Lot Design for Stormwater Treatment. In Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Urb Drainage, September 8-13, 2002 EWRI/IWA/ASCE. Wanielista and Chopra, Construction & Maintenance Assessment of Pervious Concrete Pavements. http://www.stormwater.ucf.edu/ research/Final%20Report%202%20of%204%20Construction%20and%20 Maintenance%20Jan.pdf. Bioretention References Sarasota County Low Impact Development Manual, Nov. 2011 Draft, Sections 3.1 and 3.6. https://www.scgov.net/WaterServices/Low%2 Impact%20Development%20Resources/Draft%20LID%20Manual.pdf. Green Roof Examples and Resources Glenn Acomb, ASLA, Department of Landscape Architecture, at the University of Florida may be contacted as an additional resource roof design. acomb@ufl.edu. Breaking Ground Green Roof, Jacksonville, FL. http:// breakinggroundgreenroof.com/. Taco Boy, Charleston, SC, http://www.xeroflora.com/green-roof-pr commercial/taco-boy/. Chicago has about 300 green roofs, totaling more than 4 million feet. The City of Chicago City Halls green roof saves $5,500 a energy costs and reduces runoff by 50%. http://www.epa.gov/owow/ lid/gi_case_studies_2010.pdf. Wind Uplift Study. Acomb, Glenn, University of Florida, http:// floridabuilding.org/fbc/commission/FBC_0812/HRAC/Task_2_Final_ Report_Green_Roof.pdf. Sonne, J. and Parker, D., Energy Performance Aspects of A Flori Roof, Part 2, University of Central Florida, 2008, http://www.f en/publications/pdf/FSEC-PF-442-08.pdf. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 143 Creating Innovative Places CASE STUDY 4: SUSTAINABLE REDEVELOPMENT IN GAINESVILLE UNION STREET STATION HIGHLIGHTS Recent projects along the SW/SE 2nd Avenue corridor in Gainesvil Use Mix Florida showcase how innovative building, land use, urban design financial strategies can work together to spark investment and c Commercial more sustainable, competitive destinations. What follows is a t Office Residential case study highlighting innovative redevelopment and design stra incorporated in projects along the corridor. Green Technology ENERGY STAR® Features in Condominiums Sustainable Infill at Union Street Station - tightly sealed high efficiency HVAC space conditioning Project Details systems and ductwork - code-exceeding insulation values In 2000, McGurn Management, Inc. built Union Street Station at a - specially-insulated water heaters with optimized hot water $15,000,000. This five story, 140,000 square foot redevelopment piping runs brought high density, mixed-use, multi-family building infrastru - double-glazed windows downtown Gainesville at a time when most of the residential opti - reflective solar films on high exposure glazing surfaces were older single-family detached structures and when many downt - shade trees for the street facing commercial spaces businesses were struggling to stay in service. The project cove - solar photovoltaic in adjacent parking garage block on the southeast corner of the intersection of SE 2nd Aven SE 1st Street in the Central City District , which allows up to Financial Incentives units per acre in a maximum of 12 stories. Viewed retrospective Union Street Station award winning project has become a catalyst for a wave of impro - tax increment financing (available through the Community throughout the Downtown Redevelopment District and down the SW/S Redevelopment Agency) 2nd Avenue Corridor. Adjacent Downtown Gainesville Parking Garage - local utility rebate ($1.50/watt) Designing for Diversity & Efficiency - renewable energy rebate from State ($4.00/watt) - federal tax credits (30%) Inspired by the architectural style prominent in the French Quar Orleans, Union Street Station includes a human-scale mixture of uses and energy efficient spaces. National and local restaurant retailers with sidewalk seating and window shopping line the gro Promoting energy-efficiency was an important objective of the pr Offices and 51 ENERGY STAR® qualified condominiums with large ba To support the projects efficiency goals, a number of innovativ and downtown views on all four sides line the second through fif were incorporated in the project (see details in text box above) Originally priced between $110,000 to $240,000, the residential research conducted in the Gainesville region indicates that mult include single story house flats (1, 2, and 3 bedroom units) and residential buildings consume about half the annual energy per d townhomes (3 bedroom/3 bath units). Item # 19 ....................................... 144 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places unit than do their similar vintage (i.e., year built) single-fam counterparts. Tax Increment Financing Located within the jurisdiction of the Downtown District of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Union Street Station p leveraged a local government incentive process called tax increm financing. While no money was provided to the developer in advan project construction, $3.2 million in total tax reimbursements w provided over a specified period of time after construction was As is common in tax increment financing incentives, the develope provided aesthetic improvements to the project design at the req the City of Gainesville in exchange for the reimbursement. This helped the developer to mitigate some of the risks associated wi property costs and other uncertainties surrounding the potential success of a redevelopment project of this type in a downtown re was underutilized at the time. Since Union Street Station became one of the first of its kind i to utilize this redevelopment incentive, other projects along th Avenue Corridor have leveraged this financing option. The Jeffer Second Avenue, a graduate student and professional multi-family housing project, received $9.5 million while the Hampton Inn hot the northeast corner of the shared intersection with Union Stree received $700,000 for adding street level retail and restaurant upgrades, and other infrastructure improvements. However, these of incentives are not without their critics and are best used in socially, and economically context specific conditions. Building-Integrated Solar Photovoltaics Starting in 2009, McGurn Management Company utilized a mix of lo state and federal incentives available for solar photovoltaics ( varied across different phases of the project. A capacity of 98, at an average cost of $5.50 per watt (i.e., starting at $6.50 pe first phase but dropping to $4.15 per watt by the final phase), Union Station street frontage looking Northeast. (Source: City of Gainesville) Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 145 Creating Innovative Places across four separate systems on the Downtown Gainesville Parkingexisting garage. The solar PV system produces 145,000 watts per connected to Union Street Station via an elevated walkway. Desisaving $0.265 per watt of installed capacity (i.e., approximatel and installed by Solar Impact, Inc. and its subcontractors, eachannually). Combined with energy efficiency lighting retrofits a four systems was designed around 136 Suntech brand solar PV modugarage improvements, the renewable energy produced has effective (175 watts/module) served by three SMA brand 7000 watt invertersoffset the annual energy consumption of the garage. To date, th combined capacity of approximately 24 kilowatts per system. ThiManagement Companys collective project portfolio has approximat tied, net metered system used locally fabricated structural meta542,000 watts of installed solar PV capacity, including 250,000 to raise the modules above the parking spaces on the top deck oftheir Downtown Gainesville holdings. Solar photovoltaics harvest energy while shading vehicles atop t(Source: Solar Impact, Inc. and McGurn Management Company) Item # 19 ....................................... 146 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Progressive Planning for the Innovation Square District INNOVATIVE SQUARE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS Project Details The Innovation Square District (ISD) is a 40-acre, mixed-use, su Connectivity focused, mixed use district designed to serve as a knowledge-bas The district links Downtown Gainesville with the University of economic engine for the City of Gainesville, Florida. Florida along 12 blocks of the 2nd Avenue Corridor. Innovation through Collaboration Uses & Parking Development of the ISD along Gainesvilles 2nd Avenue Corridor i 40% Science and Technology Labs (2,130,000 SF/4,267 people) by a strategic redevelopment master plan crafted through collabo 19% Science and Technology Office (696,000 SF/1,740 people) between the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), th 33% Residential and Hospitality (881,000 SF/1,996 people) 6% Commercial Retail (249,000 SF/1,243 people) City of Gainesville, the University of Florida (UF), Shands Hosp 2% Institutional (340,000 SF/850 people) and Gainesville Regional Utilities. The combined challenges of 11%+ Unassigned/Flexible (573,000 SF/1,371 people) economic downturn, the local decommissioning of a former hospita 5,300 Parking Spaces (224 on-street/545 surface/4,531 deck) site, and the realization by the public, private, and academic s collaboration would prove more successful than competition led t Financial Incentives reinvention happening along the corridor today. The holistic, p $8.3 million federal grant planning approach followed by this unique public/private partner $5 million UF grant match helped the ISD win the 2012 Out of the Box Award and Presiden for statewide best practices from the Florida Redevelopment Asso Rezoning for Adaptive Reinvention The new zone allows for up to 100 dwelling units per acre (or up The ISD is within the College Park/University Heights District o dwelling units per acre by special use permit) and up to six sto Gainesville CRA. Early in the collaborative process, project par to eight stories by special use permit). Non-single-family buil the limitations of existing zoning and worked with the City of G have a minimum height of 24 feet and a minimum of 70-percent bui planners to draft a new district allowing more intensive, mixed frontage. Limits of three or four stories are placed on all bui development. The new district, the Urban Mixed-Use 2 (UMU-2) Zo feet of a nearby historic district to maintain consistency and r District, is designed to achieve the following: existing low-rise, human-scale infrastructure. provide mixed uses complementary to existing residential; The goal of the UMU-2 Zoning District is to make appropriate de encourage high quality adaptive reuse; as easy as possibleto remove roadblocks hindering the [urban] promote pleasant, walkable, multi-modal mobility options and development and economic development of the City[and to create] streetscapes; flexibility within the private realm through the creation of a l enhance the viability of existing mixed uses; and framework that is adaptable to change. promote office/research uses to serve the community and universi Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 147 Creating Innovative Places ISDs planning is also generally consist with healthy community Planning Principles & Themes published by US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The adaptive plan for the ISD has been guided by a series of pla CDCs objectives favor projects designed to promote independence design, and development principles addressing the following: social engagement, and allow users to meet major needs (e.g., fo shelter, mobility, community) without reliance on motorized trav Livability. The ability to meet base lifestyle needs to eat, to and to commune within a perception of beneficial outcomes. ISD Public Realm Planning Walkability. The ability to reach desired destinations on foot pleasing human-scale infrastructure. The ISD includes a linear urban greenway, utilizing stormwater l Adaptability. The ability to flow with the inevitability of eve impact development (LID) techniques, which connects University A change across interacting scales. to Innovation Square Park and Tumblin Creek Park. A planned fut Sustainability. The ability to maintain what appears to fit tod interconnection will link Depot Park, a US EPA supported brownfi active and unending problem solving process. assessment and restoration project, to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Connectivity. The ability to engage and interact with others in There are many types of green spaces within the ISD, which are d and proficient ways. and integrated into the plan as follows: 24/7 Serviceability. The ability to provide useful goods and se potential temporal points across all major spatial nodes. Greenway. Interconnected urban and natural vegetated spaces. Wellbeing. The ability to maintain physical health and wellness Squares. Public open spaces bounded by buildings and/or streets Streetscapes. Designed based on frontage type. Green infrastructure along SW 2nd Avenue in the Innovation Squar(Source: Perkins + Will) Item # 19 ....................................... 148 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places Plazas. Urban public spaces bounded by buildings and streets Parks. A Mix of active and passive spaces. Courtyards. Private and semi-private informal gathering spaces. Trails. Local and regional multi-modal, multi-user mobility cor Integrated Design Processes & Strategies The approach to ISDs high-performance buildings is guided by an integrated design process, a desire for human collaboration and space adaptability, and lean occupancy management. The UF Innova Hub , the first new building within Innovation Square, opened on former decommissioned site of Shands at Alachua General Hospital This 48,000 square foot technology business incubator was constr through an $8.3 million grant from the federal Economic Developm Administration along with a $5 million match from UF. INSPIREat (Innovation Space for Imagination, Research, and Entrepreneurism expected to open in 2014 and become the nations first residence designed around an active and participatory live/learn concept o and collaboration, focused on fostering future business leaders use environment, and offering residential, research, retail, res ultra-high speed communications amenities. Thus far, this proje been made possible, without state funds, by the consistent expec for public-private partnerships at nearly every stage of the pla construction, and occupancy phases of this urban renewal. Traffic Calming: Modern Roundabouts @ SW 2nd Avenue Project Details In 2010, the City of Gainesville, Florida conducted a traffic wa for five intersections along the SW/SE 2nd Avenue Corridor, each by traffic signals at the end of their useful life. Reconstructi traffic signal controls was estimated to cost approximately $350 intersection. Yet the analysis determined these five traffic sig unwarranted and induced unnecessary delays along the corridor an cross streets. The ISD plan includes a interconnected network of outdoor public (Source: Perkins + Will) Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 149 Creating Innovative Places Further analysis suggested converting the three aging traffic si SW 2nd Avenue to modern roundabouts would be cost neutral (e.g., roundabout at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 6th Street cost $364,235, Fig yet save $4,000 per intersection in annual operating costs when to replacement traffic signals. The two aging traffic signals al Avenue were best served by conversion to all-way stop signage. Beneficial Outcomes Since their completion, these modern roundabouts have improved t flow along the SW 2nd Avenue Corridor as well as the SW 6th, SW SW 12th crossing streets. Pedestrian mobility and safety has bee due to the crosswalk and refuge island improvements integral to roundabout design. A supportive study by Stone, Chae, and Pillal (2002, 40) found, a single-lane roundabout can handle more pede more safely than a four-lane signalized intersection[due to the speeds and fewer conflict points of roundabouts[as well as the] diversion [from the lane reduction]. Community feedback has bee for both the transportation functionality and the visual aesthet discrete intersections as well as the long, linear SW/SE 2nd Ave Additionally, the City of Gainesville realized the immediate and benefits of removing unwarranted traffic signals and reducing th Multi-modal users share the roundabout at SW 2nd Avenue and SW 1 Works Departments operational energy consumption. Gainesville. (Source: Hal Knowles, UF) Functional Aesthetics sculptures and other structures can be used in these spaces, lan Unlike older traffic circles and rotaries designed for vehicle s ideal for many reasons, such as the following: mph or more, modern roundabouts designed for very low traffic sp such as 15 mph, can serve as a positive traffic calming and huma Roundabout Landscaping: Mobility Functions strategy that complements broader urban redevelopment goals. Thi - Accentuates the central island. strategy is especially beneficial when utilized within walkable - Visually and structurally calms traffic flows by indicating that and mixed use destinations. Recent studies have identified a s cyclists, and pedestrians must pass around the island. numbers-effect for bicyclists, moped riders and, with less cert - Obscures irrelevant view sheds and focuses traveler sight lines pedestrians, at roundabouts locations. The greatest opportunitie attention onto potential traffic conflict areas. functional aesthetics of modern roundabouts reside within the ce Roundabout Landscaping: Beautification Functions island, splitter islands, and along approaches to the intersecti - Adds visual distinction and vegetated beauty to intersections. - Increases shade and reduces the monotony of pavement. Item # 19 ....................................... 150 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places - Reduces signal lighting, wiring, poles, and other infrastructure Additional Information & Resources Roundabout Landscaping: Environmental Functions Technical References - Reduces the urban heat island effect. - Creates opportunities for integration into Low Impact Developmen De Brabander, Bram, and Lode Vereeck. 2007. Safety Effects of (LID) treatment systems. Roundabouts in Flanders: Signal Type, Speed Limits and Vulnerabl Reduces localized air pollutants and global greenhouse gas emiss Road Users. Accident Analysis and Prevention 39 (3) (May): 591 reduced intersection idling times. (Evidence from recent studie doi:10.1016/j.aap.2006.10.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2 a 16 to 59 percent decrease in CO2 emissions (kg/h) for AM/PM tr Bunn, F, T Collier, C Frost, K Ker, I Roberts, and R Wentz. 2003 periods along modern roundabouts.) Calming for the Prevention of Road Traffic Injuries: Systematic and Meta-analysis. Injury Prevention: Journal of the Internatio Safety for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention 9 (3) (September): 20 doi:10.1136/ip.9.3.200. http://dx.crossref.org/10.1136%2Fip.9.3. Several recent studies confirm the safety benefits of roundabout Daniels, Stijn, Tom Brijs, Erik Nuyts, and Geert Wets. 2010. Ex from systematic meta-analyses suggests area-wide traffic calming Variation in Safety Performance of Roundabouts. Accident Analys including installation of roundabouts, can reduce both fatal and Prevention 42 (2) (March): 393402. doi:10.1016/j.aap.2009.08.01 fatal road traffic injuries between 11 percent to 15 percent, a dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2009.08.019. by Retting et al. (2001), evaluated injury crashes before and af Gottlieb, Paul. 2012. Port Angeles First Roundabouts Also Will conversion of 24 intersections from pre-existing signalization t Designed to Curb Flooding. Peninsula Daily News, August 26, Onl roundabouts and found high significance for the following safety edition, sec. News. http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20 news/308269985. 38 percent reduction of all crash severities combined. Mandavilli, S., M.J. Rys, and E.R. Russell. 2008. Environmental 75 percent reduction of all injury crashes. Modern Roundabouts. International Journal of Industrial Ergonom 90 percent reduction of fatal and incapacitating injury crashes. (February): 135142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2006.11.0 Retting, R A, B N Persaud, P E Garder, and D Lord. 2001. Crash However, it is important to note, that while roundabouts general Reduction Following Installation of Roundabouts in the United St show evidence of reductions in injury crashes over signalization American Journal of Public Health 91 (4) (April): 628631. http nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1446639/. safety impact of roundabouts is context specific and can vary ba Rice, Ed. 2010. Roundabouts - FHWA Safety Program. Technical Sum considerations such as road user type, existing cross road speed Safe Roads for a Safer Future: Investment in Roadway Safety Save existing pre-roundabout signalization situation. McLean, Virginia: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safe safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/fhwasa10006/. Robinson, Bruce W., Lee Rodegerdts, Wade Scarborough, and Wayne Kittelson. 2000. Roundabouts: An Informational Guide. Safety. Te McLean, Virginia: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Safe www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/00068/. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 151 Creating Innovative Places Stone, John R., KoSok Chae, and Sirisha Pillalamarri. 2002. The Modern Roundabouts References Roundabouts on Pedestrian Safety. University of Tennessee - Knox Florida Department of Transportation Florida Roundabout Guide. The Southeast Transportation Center. http://stc.utk.edu/STCresea www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Doc_Library/PDF/roundabout completed/PDFs/rndabt.pdf. guide8_07.pdf. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Insti Union Street Station References Roundabouts. http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/roundabouts.ht Jacquemart, Georges. 1998. Modern Roundabout Practice in the Uni City of Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency. http://www. States. National Cooperative Highway Research Program. Synthesis gainesvillecra.com/. Highway Practice. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. http: Jacob, J. S., R. Lopez. 2009. Is Denser Greener? An Evaluation o onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_syn_264.pdf. Density Development as an Urban Stormwater-Quality Best Manageme Roundabouts: An Informational Guide. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ Practice. JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Associat publications/research/safety/00068/. 687-701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.2009.00316.x. Jones, Christopher M., and Daniel M. Kammen. 2011. Quantifying Footprint Reduction Opportunities for U.S. Households and Commun Environ. Sci. Technol. 45 (9): 40884095. doi:10.1021/es102221h. pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es102221h. Norman, J., H. MacLean, and C. Kennedy. 2006. Comparing High an Residential Density: Life-Cycle Analysis of Energy Use and Green Emissions. Journal of Urban Planning and Development 132 (1): 1 doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9488(2006)132:1(10). http://ascelibrary. abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%290733-9488%282006%29132%3A1%2810%29. Rowland, Ashley. 2002. Developing One Mans Dream. The Gainesv December 17, sec. Local. http://www.gainesville.com/article/2002 LOCAL/212170329. Innovation Square District References Innovation Square District. http://www.innovationsquare.ufl.edu UF Innovation Hub. http://www.floridainnovationhub.ufl.edu/. UF INSPIREation Hall. http://www.ufinspireationhall.com/. UF News Innovation Square Wins State Redevelopment Awards. ht news.ufl.edu/2012/10/03/innovation-square-wins-awards/. Item # 19 ....................................... 152 US 19 CLEARWATER Creating Innovative Places This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix B US 19 CLEARWATER 153 Creating Innovative Places Appendix C - Engagement & Outreach Activities GROUP LISTENING SESSIONSFOCUS GROUPS Auto Dealerships 8:30 to 10:30 am on March 13, 2012 at Development & Real Estate Professionals 1:30 to 3:00 pm on Grimaldis Pizzeria, 27001 US Hwy 19 NorthAugust 14, 2012 at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman Road Retailers/Offices 2:00 to 4:00 pm on March 13, 2012 at Retailers - 9:30 to 11:00 am on August 16, 2012 at Bright House Celebration Station, 24546 US Hwy 19 NorthField, 601 Old Coachman Road Community 5:30 to 7:00 pm on March 13, 2012 at Countryside Office Development Owners & Representatives - 1:30 to 3:00 pm Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Driveon August 16, 2012 at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman Road Realtors/Developers/Design Professionals 8:00 to 9:30 am on Sustainability Professionals - 9:00 to 10:30 am on September 4, March 14, 2012 at UBS Financial Services, 18167 US Hwy 19 North2012 at Dimmitt Chevrolet, 25485 US Hwy 19 North Entertainment/Lodging 2:00 to 4:00 pm on March 14, 2012 at CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Celebration Station, 24546 US Hwy 19 North Work Session - March 12, 2012 INDIVIDUAL LISTENING SESSIONS Work Session - June 4, 2012 Manuel and Michael Kastranekas March 2, 2012 Work Session - September 4, 2012 Andrea Boitnott, Westfield Countryside Mall March 5, 2012 ADDITIONAL BOARD MEETINGS Steve Engelhardt and Paul Engelhardt, Hallmark Development of MPO Citizens Advisory Committee - March 22, 2012 Florida, Inc. March 13, 2012 Technical Coordinating Committee (MPO) - May 23, 2012 John Timberlake, Clearwater Threshers March 14, 2012 Government Affairs Committee (Chamber of Commerce) - July 11, Kim Seyer and Pam DeDea, The Seyer Group March 23, 2012 2012 MARKET POTENTIAL WORKSHOP MPO Citizens Advisory Committee - August 23, 2012 RCLCO presentation and discussion - April 5, 2012 at BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse, 27001 US Hwy 19 North PUBLIC WORKSHOPS Public Workshop 1 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm on May 30, 2012 at La Quinta Inn Clearwater Central, 21338 US Hwy 19 North Public Workshop 2 - 4:30 to 7:00 pm on August 14, 2012 at Holida Inn Express Hotel & Suites/US 19, 2580 Gulf to Bay Blvd Item # 19 US 19 Redevelopment Plan - Appendix C This page intentionally blank. Item # 19 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: Amend Article VII, Solid Waste Management, Section 32.2715 definitions; Sections 32.272(4) and 32.288 repealing City of Clearwater Exclusivity in collection of construction and demolition debris or putrescible waste from commercial or industrial establishments; Section 32.274 making the inappropriate disposal of E-waste unlawful; Section 32.275 clarifying that it is the responsibility of a party generating prohibited materials to dispose of such waste legally; Section 32.277 modifying penalties for private haulers failing to adhere to the rules of the permit program; Section 32.280 advising that the City may collect E-waste only after the property owner has scheduled a pick-up and providing the City the ability to issue stop work orders for construction projects using unpermitted private haulers; Section 32.284 providing dimension specifications for enclosures; Section 32.290 clarifying that all permit documentation is due the 20th day of the following month or the next business day, if such day falls on a weekend or City holiday; Section 32.293(4) advising permitees appealing a revocation or denial of a private hauling permit of the administrative fee associated with such appeal; Clarifying language in Appendix A schedule of fees, rates and charges and providing an effective date and pass Ordinance 8315-12 on first reading. SUMMARY: (3) Commercial Waste means solid waste generated by a commerical establishment Section 32.2715 Definitons - added: exclusive of hazardous or bio-hazardous waste, Construction and Demolition (c&d) debris means discarded materials generally considered to be not water-soluble (6) added: and nonhazardous in nature, including, but not, limited to, steel, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt roofing material, pipe, gypsum wallboard, and lumber from the construction or destruction of a structure as part of a construction or demolition project or from the renovation of a structure and includes, rocks, soils, tree remains, trees, and other vegetative matter that normally results from land clearing or land development operations for a consruction project, including such debris from construction of structures at a site remote from the construction or demolition project site. Mixing of construction and demolition debris with other types of solid waste will cause the resulting mixture to be classified as other than construction and demolition debrois. The term also includes: (a) Clean cardboard, paper, plastic, wood, and metal scraps from a construction project (b) ; Except as provided in F.S. 403.707(9)(i), yard trash and unpainted, non-treated wood scraps and wood pallets from sources other than construction or demolition projects; (c) Scrap from manufacturing facilities which is the type of material generally used in construction projects and which would meet the definition of construction and demolition debris if it were generated as part of a construction or demolition project. This includes debris from the construction of manufactured homes and scrap shingles, wallboard, siding concrete, and similar materials from industrial or commercial facilities; and (d) Deminimis amounts of other hazardous wastes that are generated at construction or destruction projects, provided such amounts are consistent with best management practices of the industry. (11) Because these items potentially carry hazardous materials, such as mercury or lead, E-waste needs to be added: transported, handled, and either disposed of or recycled with special care. (13) Industrial waste means solid waste generated by an industrial establishment, exclusive of hazardous or added: biohazardous waste. (16) industrial added: (22) receptacle added: (25) to forty changed: 40 (26) a waste receptacle in exchange for payment or consideration, collecting, transporting, processing, or added: added: receiving contents, such regardless of whether the contents of such waste receptacle are disposed of in the waste added: added: stream or are recycled. (34) and demolition added: Section 32.272(4)and demolition special waste, or yard waste, such containers so long as the private added: added: added: collector remains in good standing pursuant to the City's permit program as described in this Chapter. All putrescible waste shall be hauled or collected in an enclosed container. Any deviation from this section requires the written approval of the solid waste/general services director or designee. (9) added - and demolition Disposal of E-waste by either placing curbside for solid waste personnel collection or in either waste or 32.274 (8) added: recyling receptacles shall be unlawful and subject to federal, state, and/or local penalty if any person or entity disposing of E- Cover Memo waste within the City of Clearwater has failed to first coordinate its removal in an environmentally safe and appropriate Item # 20 manner. and demolition (9) added: "paint"It shall be the responsibility of the party generating the prohibited material waste to legally 32.275 (3) added. added: remove and properly dispose of said waste. residential refuse and/or recyclingafter written notice and 32.277 (5) added: . added: sole added: be assessed a fifteen interest chargeunpaid after the 20th day of the following month that the (8) added: added: added: remittance was due. if the 20th day is a Saturday, Sunday or city holiday, the monthly fee shall be due on the next business day. $25.00 adminsitrative fee each business day. added: A roll-off container and/or waste receptacle permittee's failure to fax or email the monthly list of new waste (9) added: receptacles set within the Clearwater city limits to Solid Waste/General Services Administrative staff byt the 5th business day of the following month shall result in the assessment of a $25.00 administrative fee each business day the permittee fails to provide the listing and possible revocation of the permit. If an audit discloses that a roll-off container and/or waste recpetacle permittee has underpaid the remittance as (10) added: required by this division by more than five percent of the required total, then in addition to a remittance in th amount of the underpayment, the permitee shall pay the cost of the audit and fifteen percent interest on the amount of the underpayment. If a foll-off container and/or waste receptacle permittee fails to provide documentation requested for an audit by (11) added: the date specified in the written request for such documentation the City shall assess a $25.00 administrative fee each business day the permittee is delinquent in remitting the documentation and shall begin the permit revocation process. E-waste. E-waste shall be collected by the City only after the property owner has scheduled a pick-up with 32.280 (h) added: Solid Waste Department personnel. None of the above may be placed for collection more than 24 hours in advance of a scheduled pick-up. (i) added: The City's Building Department may issue a Stop Work Order to a construction site that (3) Storing of solid waste (f) added: utilizes a roll-off container and/or waste receptacle hauler that has failed to register with the City of Clearwater. and maintainedpursuant to section 3-2-1.D of the Clearwater Community Development Code and 32.284 (6) added: added: City Engineering Index 701. haulers (7) changed. hauling,and demolitionindustrialor industrialhaulingand demolition 32.288 added: added: added: , added: added: added: or industrial added: fifteen(also know as a permit fee).the 20th .If the 32.290 Prerequisites to issuance. (b) Changed 15 to , added: added: added: 20th day occurs on a Saturday, Sunday or City holiday, the report, remittance, and invoice copies shall be due the next business day: added: A permitee that avails itself of its right to appeal a termination or denial to the City Manager, and if 32.293(3) necessary, the City Council understands that it mus pay the appropriate administrative fee associated with such appeal. Section 11. That Appendix A, XXV Public Works-Fees, Rates and Charges (32.068) be amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the stricken language as follows: (3) Rates: (c) Solid Waste collection rates. a. Single fammily and multiple family dwellings. beginning January 1st of each calendar year,ed 5. added: changed: provid Only city-owned utilized by commercial or industrial customers,complimentary 6. Added: , added: added: added: calendar . (5) Other Miscellaneous charges: (b) Solid Waste roll-off or waste receptacle service: may$400.00valor designee. 3. (a) added: (b) added: changed: appro added: Type: Other Current Year Budget?:Budget Adjustment: YesNone Budget Adjustment Comments: Current Year Cost:Annual Operating Cost: Not to Exceed:Total Cost: For Fiscal Year: to Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 9 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 10 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 11 of 12 Item # 20 Attachment number 1 \nPage 12 of 12 Item # 20 Meeting Date: 12/6/2012 City Council Agenda Council Chambers - City Hall SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATION: City Manager Verbal Reports SUMMARY: Review Approval: Cover Memo Item # 21