02/19/2013 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 19, 2013
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson (Arrived 9:13
a.m.), Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill
Jonson, and Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze.
Also Present: William B. Horne II - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin - Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague - Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Mayor George N. Cretekos called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. A
moment of silence was observed for the passing of former mayor Charles F. LeCher.
1. Presentations — Given.
1.1 Service Awards
Six service awards were presented to city employees.
The Council recessed from 9:04 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
2. Economic Development and Housing
2.1 Economic Development Strategic Plan Presentation (WSO)
Economic Development and Housing Assistant Director Denise Sanderson provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Sanderson said the focus on the business ambassador
program has shifted to half-day sessions and tours of business sites. Staff is currently
drafting the job description for the Economic Development Coordinator, who will also be
responsible for the development of a medical arts district. CRA incentive funds will
primarily target the business property owners. Ms. Sanderson said staff is working with
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the Pinellas County Property Appraiser on the ad valorem tax exemption; the program
should be in place by June 2013.
Staff was directed to contact Pinellas County Economic Development Director Mike
Meidel regarding a presentation at a future meeting.
3. Library
3.1 Provide direction regarding the expansion and renovation of the Countryside
Branch Library or construction of a new building located on the Countryside
Community Park, near the Countryside Recreation Center. (WSO)
Expanding and renovating the Countryside Branch Library has been on the Penny
III list, and those funds are available this year. Preliminary planning for expanding
and renovating in place is showing that, to meet code and make the space usable,
the building will have to be virtually gutted and the costs will be higher than
anticipated. Some members of the Council have suggested that staff look at
alternatives, and the one that seems the most feasible is to build a new building
on the Countryside Community Park, next to the Countryside Recreation Center.
For a number of reasons, this looks like the most positive alternative. Past
partnerships between the Library and the Parks and Recreation Department have
worked extremely well for the City and the public, providing both quality service
and cost savings as the organizations share resources. The property is already
City owned, and ample infrastructure is in place to serve the needs of both
facilities, such as parking. Space and parking at the current facility are limited.
There is a synergy created when developing a more comprehensive center of City
activity. For the Library, it would allow staff to create the 21 st century facility
needed to connect the public with resources in multiple formats, rather than work
within an existing footprint. Because of the extent of the renovation required, the
costs should not be that different. If no longer needed by the City, the property
could be sold. Building new would also mean the library would not have to
temporarily relocate during construction, making a move easier for our public and
our staff, and saving those costs for the city. The cost of building new may be
less expensive than making the major changes required for the older facility.
There are also advantages to renovating and expanding the current facility. The
location on SR 580 has high visibility and is easy for people in the Countryside
area to reach by car. There are two bus routes within a half block of the Library,
although the great majority of users come by car. In either case, staff requests
that Council consider a slight modification to the Penny III project funding. When
going to the voters in 2007, funding was set at $6.5 million for both Countryside
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and East. Over time, funding was reduced to both projects and then $2.5 million
was returned to the East project. Staff is currently still working toward a Joint Use
project with St. Petersburg College, in which the City would pay a proportionate
amount for the space that would be dedicated to community use, but staff
believes funding should again be spread equitably between locations. Staff will
suggest when the Penny projects funding comes up for discussion again, that
$1.25 million from the East project be reassigned to the Countryside project, bring
them both to $6.25. Staff is not asking for additional funds to come from any
source other than those already dedicated to the library. The Countryside Branch
will soon be 25 years old. It was built before computers were a normal part of
daily life. The mechanicals have never been replaced and the roof is residential
grade. It is one of the busiest locations, seeing 256,872 visitors last year, and it
has been well used.
In response to questions, Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said staff has not
prepared an estimate for relocating the fire station on SR 580 to the existing
Countryside Library site. Funding for the fire station in Penny for Pinellas III is for
renovation purposes and would not be sufficient for new construction. Library Director
Barbara Pickell said the current facility has limited parking and usually filled to capacity.
Additional parking could be added but still would be insufficient. The proposed facility at
the Countryside Recreation Center has sufficient parking; parking issues may arise on
certain occasions, such as Little League Opening Day, but there is ample overflow
parking. Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the City may be able to
expand the lease with Progress Energy to include the right-of-way overflow parking
area. The Progress Energy right-of-way loops to the interior; the pedestrian access is
located north of the baseball fields. Mr. Dunbar said the Progress Energy Trail will
eventually go through this area. Fire Chief Robert Weiss said relocating the fire station
on SR 580 has been discussed in the past; staff prefers that the fire station have access
to a main thoroughfare since it is one of the busiest stations. The City Manager said
relocating the fire station is a broader discussion as it is part of Pinellas County EMS
system.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed regarding the access point for the
proposed site. It was suggested that a traffic study be conducted to ensure the traffic
flow works. Engineering Mike Quillen said staff would need six weeks to complete the
traffic study and feasibility discussion with Florida Department of Transportation and
Progress Energy.
There was consensus to construct a new Countryside Library to the Countryside
Recreation Center.
Ms. Silverboard said Public Utilities could use the existing library site to enhance
operations.
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4. Parks and Recreation
4.1 Approve the Business Lease Contract between the City of Clearwater and
Community Dental Clinic, Inc. for the lease of City-owned property located on the
northwest corner of South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Woodlawn Street
and the authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
At the January 14, 2013 work session, Council directed staff to prepare a
business lease contract with the Community Dental Clinic, Inc. for City-owned
properly located at 1498 South Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Community Dental
Clinic, Inc. (CDC) approached the City with a request to lease City property to
provide low-cost, basic dental care to qualifying people. After considering several
location options, the proposed site is a City-owned commercial building located at
1498 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. A portion of the 4,600 square foot
building is used by the Clearwater Police Department as a substation. The
remaining space is approximately 3,354 square feet and was previously occupied
by Foundation Village Neighborhood Family Center, Inc. for several years.
The proposed lease allows the non-profit organization to use the property to
provide dental care for UPARC, Inc. participants/consumers, participants/referrals
from Salvation Army programs, and Clearwater Free Clinic patients within the low-
income population living in Pinellas County.
Notable terms and conditions of the lease are listed below:
• CDC will accept the property as is and may make alterations and
improvements at its sole cost and expense.
• The initial lease term is for five years with an option to extend the lease
for one additional five-year period. The additional five-year option may
be approved or denied at the City's sole discretion.
• The proposed lease establishes rent at the nominal rate of$1.00
annually for the term of the lease.
• CDC will be responsible for build-out costs and will assume all interior
maintenance responsibilities other than the buildings structural
components.
• Should Council determine that the property is needed for other municipal
purposes and terminates this lease within two years of the effective date,
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the City shall reimburse the CDC on a prorated basis for a portion of
CDC's costs associated with improving the property.
• The City will continue to maintain the landscaping on the property;
sewer/water utility costs will be shared by CDC paying 72% and the
Police Department paying 28% of actual costs.
• requirements have been established by the City's Risk Management
Department.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said the Clinic is
investing $33,000 in build-out costs. Community Dental Clinic President Stephan Heller
a five-year prorated reimbursement schedule is acceptable. The entrance would be
from the west; a partition would block the dental operation from the waiting area.
Staff was directed to amend the agreement to reflect a 5-year prorated reimbursement
schedule and take item off the consent agenda.
5. Solid Waste/General Support Services
5.1 Amend Purchase Order ST109023 to Duval Ford of Jacksonville, FL to include
the purchase of three additional Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks for a total cost of
$144,448.00, in accordance with Sec. 2.56(1)(d) - Code of Ordinances - Other
Governmental Bid; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease
Purchase Agreement for the additional amount of$52,642.00 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The three Ford F-150 pickup trucks will be purchased through the Florida Sheriffs
Association Contract 12-20-0905, Specification 38 and quote dated January 30,
2013.These trucks will replace G2132 (1999 Chevrolet Sonoma) with 95,045 miles,
G2816 (2004 Ford Ranger) with 104,077 miles and G2342 (2001 Chevrolet Sonoma)
with 84,246 miles. These trucks are assigned to Engineering, Customer Service and
Parks and Recreation.
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These trucks are included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Garage CIP Replacement Fund
and will be added to the current purchase order issued to Duval Ford on November 16,
2012.
5.2 Approve a Contract (Blanket Purchase Order) to Honeywell International, Inc. -
Building Solutions of Chicago, IL for an amount not to exceed $160,000 for the
quarterly Maintenance Fees for the period May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014,
per the contracts dated November 17, 2008 and April 28, 2010 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The City of Clearwater signed two contracts with Honeywell Building Solutions to retrofit
various buildings with energy saving devices under the State of Florida Energy Savings
Contract 973-320-08-1. These contracts included provisions for guaranteed savings
under the Performance Contracting specifications.
The first contract was signed on November 17, 2008. Several lighting changes were
completed, replaced air conditioning units and installed dehumidifier in the pool area to
create a better environment and protect the steel structure from rust and deterioration.
The contract term is 20 years. The savings in the 3rd year was $42,129 above the
guaranteed savings of$196,016. The second contract was signed on April 28, 2010.
This contract included lighting changes in numerous buildings, air conditioning
replacements and automated HVAC controls in various City buildings and pool pump
replacement at the Long Center. The contract term is 15 years. The savings in the 2nd
year was $52,145 above the guaranteed savings of$391,182.The contracts required
Honeywell to maintain all the systems installed for the term of the contract. This Blanket
Purchase Order covers the maintenance and audit costs for one year.
5.3 Award a contract (Purchase Order) for $430,753.00 to Duval Ford of
Jacksonville, FL for the purchase of two Ford F-550 chassis with CUES TV Hi-
Cube Van, in accordance with Sec. 2.5640)(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
The trucks will be purchased through the Florida Sheriffs Contract 12-10-0905,
Specification 6 and quote dated January 30, 2013.These trucks will replace G2922
(2004 Ford CUES TV Van) with 49,200 miles that belongs to Engineering and G2579
(2001 Ford CUES TV Van) with 92,493 miles that belongs to Public Utilities. These
trucks are included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Garage CIP Replacement Fund.G2922
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has been retired due to broken truck frame, worn out suspension, major front end
problems and defective generator. The truck chassis was too light for the application
and could not withstand the pressures of the work assignments. The cost to attempt
repairs is extremely high. The replacement chassis specifications are much higher and
will result in longer life.
These trucks are used to inspect Stormwater and Sewer pipes throughout the City.
5.4 Award a Contract (Purchase Order) for $240,917.00 to Atlantic Truck Center of
Pompano Beach, FL for one M2 Freightliner Chassis with Wayne Gladiator
Sweeper, 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
This sweeper was presented to the City Council on January 14, 2013 and
approved on January 17. A purchase order was issued on January 18. After
further review of the documentation submitted by both vendors, staff found
several mistakes in both proposals. The purchase order was cancelled and both
vendors submitted new proposals. A thorough review was conducted and staff is
recommending the purchase of this proposal.
The sweeper will be purchased through the Florida Sheriffs Contract 12-10-0905,
Specification 9 and quote dated January 23, 2013.This sweeper will replace
G2749 (2003 Elgin Sweeper) with 84,980 miles. The auxiliary engine has 7.530
hours. The Sweeper is included in the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Garage CIP
Replacement Fund. This sweeper is assigned to the Stormwater group in
Engineering.
6. Engineering
6.1 Approve the Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD), which provides reimbursement of project
costs up to $800,000 for the Mandalay Avenue Stormwater Outfall project (11-
0031-EK award a construction contract to Kamminga and Roodvoets, Inc. of
Tampa, FL, in the amount of$1,343,615.35, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
The Mandalay Avenue Outfall project will provide a new and larger outfall for
approximately 21 acres. The project begins at the Mandalay Ave and San Marco
intersection and outfalls at the East end of Papaya Street at the seawall.
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Construction of this project includes installation of approximately of 1,500 LF of
pipe and box culvert of various sizes, some segments are new pipes and some
segments are upgrades to the existing undersized pipe.
The project will also include installation of two stormwater treatment devices to
collect pollutants and improve the water quality.
To accommodate businesses and residents, the project will not commence until
on or after April 8, 2013 and is anticipated to be completed by December 2013.
The project will be cooperatively funded by the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) at 50-percent of the construction cost up to a
maximum of$800,000.
First quarter amendments will establish a Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
project 0315-96183, Mandalay Ave Outfall with $800,000 of SWFWMD budget
and transfer$800,000 from CIP 0315-96170, Coastal Basins Projects, to match
the grant.
Sufficient funding is available in Utility Renewal and Replacement projects in
amounts of$102,030.50 in 327-96742, Line Relocation - Capital and $34,188 in
327-96634, Sanitary Utility Relocation Acco, and $20,186.10 in CIP 315-96739,
Reclaimed Water Distribution System with total Utilities funding in the amount of
$156,404.60 and for total funding of the construction contract in the amount of
$1,343,615.35 and other associated costs to the project in the amount of
$412,789 for total funding of the project in the amount of$1,756,404.60.
In response to questions, Engineering Manager Elliot Shoberg said the contractor would
decide where the project will be staged and when it will start. Staff anticipates the
project will be staged at the outfall. The system can handle the capacity of the
proposed development on East Shore Drive. The resurfacing component will be
addressed by the annual resurfacing contract due to cost savings.
It was suggested the future consideration be given to resurfacing Mandalay Avenue,
from the traffic circle up to Baymont Street.
A concern was expressed regarding the proposed estimated costs.
Engineering Director Mike Quillen said staff has been satisfied with previous work
completed by the proposed contractor. Mr. Shoberg said the City's Engineer of Record
reviewed the proposed estimates. The City Attorney said city ordinance requires taking
the lowest qualified bidder. Mr. Quillen said if the contractor is unable to complete the
work, the City would release the contractor from the job and the bonding company
would be required to find another contractor to complete the work.
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It was suggested that staff conduct one-on-ones with Council prior to presenting bid
contracts to Council.
The Council recessed from 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
7. Planning
7.1 Approve a Development Agreement between Clearwater Grande Development,
LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation
of 60 units for an overnight accommodation from the Hotel Density Reserve and
a building height of 49.5 feet (from base flood elevation) under Beach by Design.
(DVA2012-11001); adopt Resolution 13-01, and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same.
The 0.63-acre subject property is located on the south side of South Gulfview
Boulevard, approximately 894 feet west of Gulf Boulevard in the Tourist (T)
District and Clearwater Pass character district in Beach by Design. The subject
property is presently a part of a larger 1.438-acre parcel that will be separated into
two parcels (Parcels A and B) through the minor lot line adjustment process.
The subject property presently consists of the 91-room Quality Inn and its
associated off-street parking; however the proposal would separate the parking lot
from the hotel in order to facilitate the construction of a new Hampton Inn and
Suites on that parcel (Parcel B).While the proposal retains the existing 91-room
Quality Inn, the size of the parcel requires the allocation of 60 rooms from the
Hotel Density Reserve in order to keep the hotel from being over dense (144.44
rooms/acre). It is noted that the height of the existing hotel is 49.5 feet (as
measured from base flood elevation). On January 15, 2013, the Community
Development Board (CDB) approved the Flexible Development application
(FLD2012-11023) associated with the request.
The proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the standards for
Development Agreements, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
furthers the vision of beach redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The
proposed Development Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed
twenty years, meets the criteria for the allocation of units from the Hotel Density
Reserve under Beach by Design and includes the following main provisions:
Provides for the allocation of 60 units from the Hotel Density Reserve; Requires
the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of occupancy in
accordance with Community Development Code (CDC) Section 4-407; Requires
the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density Reserve that is not
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constructed; Prohibits the conversion of any hotel unit to a residential use and
requires the recording of a covenant restricting use of such hotel units to overnight
accommodation usage; Requires a legally enforceable mandatory
evacuation/closure covenant that the hotel will be closed as soon as practicable
after a hurricane watch that includes Clearwater Beach is posted by the National
Hurricane Center; and Requires that the development comply with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the
application of concurrency management for transportation facilities.
The Community Development Board reviewed this Development Agreement
(DVA2012-11001) at its public hearing on January 15, 2013, and unanimously
recommended its approval.
In response to questions, Planner Kevin Nurnberger said the Community Development
Board approved the proposed development agreement on its January 15, 2013 Consent
Agenda. The City Attorney said the Patel development agreement was at least a ten-
year development agreement with a performance time-period. Mr. Nurnberger said the
Quality Inn sublot is an existing hotel with 91 units; the lot division will reduce the site to
27,000 sq. ft. To maintain the 91 units and be compliant with city code, the applicant
needs to request 60 units from the hotel density reserve. If the additional units are not
provided, the Quality Inn would remain non-conforming. The current facility does not
have the required parking spaces per unit as outlined by code. Planning and
Development Director Michael Delk said staff applied a creative approach of Beach by
Design to achieve the objective of obtaining additional limited service mid-size hotels on
the beach. Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton said if the
property site was not divided, the Hampton Inn project would not be possible. Mr. Delk
said if the Quality Inn site is not approved, the hotel would remain as is and nothing
happens.
7.2 Approve a Development Agreement between Clearwater Grande Development,
LLC (the property owner) and the City of Clearwater, providing for the allocation
of 76 units for an overnight accommodation from the Hotel Density Reserve and
a building height of 150 feet (from base flood elevation) under Beach by Design;
adopt Resolution 13-02 and authorize the appropriate to execute same.
The 0.80-acre subject property (Parcel B) is located on the south side of South
Gulfview Boulevard, approximately 977.97 feet west of Gulf Boulevard in the
Tourist (T) District and Clearwater Pass character district in Beach by Design.
The subject property is presently a part of a larger 1.438-acre parcel that will be
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separated into two parcels (Parcels A and B) through the minor lot line adjustment
process.
Presently, the site consists of the 91-room Quality Inn and its associated off-street
parking lot. These two elements will be separated from one another as Parcels A
and B, with a new 15-story, 116-room, mid-sized hotel (Hampton Inn and Suites)
being constructed on parcel B. The first five levels of the Hampton Inn and Suites
hotel will be a 245-space parking garage. These parking spaces, as well as
seven additional surface spaces, will be shared between the subject property and
the adjacent/existing Quality Inn property through a permanent cross access and
shared parking agreement.
The proposed density of this new 116-room hotel (which includes the allocation of
76 rooms from the Hotel Density Reserve) is 143.74 rooms per acre. The
proposed height is 150 feet (to top of roof slab). Both the density and height
proposed are consistent with the provisions of Beach by Design.
On January 15, 2013, the Community Development Board (CDB) approved the
Flexible Development application (FLD2012-11024) associated with the
construction of this new hotel subject to 19 conditions of approval.
The proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the standards for
Development Agreements, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
furthers the vision of beach redevelopment set forth in Beach by Design. The
proposed Development Agreement will be in effect for a period not to exceed
twenty (20) years, meets the criteria for the allocation of units from the Hotel
Density Reserve under Beach by Design and includes the following main
provisions:
Provides for the allocation of 76 units from the Hotel Density Reserve;
Requires the developer to obtain building permits and certificates of occupancy in
accordance with Community Development Code (CDC) Section 4-407;
Requires the return of any hotel unit obtained from the Hotel Density Reserve that
is not constructed;
Prohibits the conversion of any hotel unit to a residential use and requires the
recording of a covenant restricting use of such hotel units to overnight
accommodation usage;
Requires a legally enforceable mandatory evacuation/closure covenant that the
hotel will be closed as soon as practicable after a hurricane watch that includes
Clearwater Beach is posted by the National Hurricane Center; and
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Requires that the development comply with the Metropolitan Planning
Organization's (MPO) countywide approach to the application of concurrency
management for transportation facilities.
The Community Development Board reviewed this Development Agreement
(DVA2012-11002) at its public hearing on January 15, 2013, and unanimously
recommended its approval.
In response to questions, Kevin Nurnberger said the landscaped 10-foot access
between the Econo Lodge and the proposed Hampton Inn is a fire code requirement.
Units of the Econo Lodge facing east would have balconies overlooking the parking
garage. The City Attorney said state law allows up to twenty years for development
agreements. The applicant will be bound by the Community Development Code time
frames. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the applicant will have
one year to submit for a construction permit and may be granted a one-year extension;
the Community Development Board may grant an additional one-year extension. The
applicant will have a total of 4 years to commence construction. Assistant City Attorney
Leslie Dougall-Sides said the applicant would lose the density reserve pool units if the
permits are not pulled during required timeframes; the development agreement would
be subject to termination.
A concern was expressed with size of the proposed development and impact of the
associated traffic.
In response to a concern with the traffic study, Mr. Delk said the traffic study conducted
when the density reserve pool was considered shows the area can maintain level of
service standards on the main roadways. Beach area has capacity to handle 1,385
additional hotel units and associated traffic. Mr. Nurnberger said the applicant does not
intend to provide live entertainment on the outdoor deck. Hampton Inn has agreed to
take over the facility if built; there is no requirement in the development agreement for it
to be a Hampton Inn.
7.3 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code addressing
encroachments into setbacks and rights-of-way, the Comprehensive Sign
Program, nonconforming lots and plans review fees; approve an amendment to
the Clearwater Code of Ordinances addressing board attendance and pass
Ordinance 8371-13 on first reading.
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The Clearwater Business Task Force (BTF) was established on April 7, 2011 by
the City Council to provide feedback on the current rules and regulations affecting
businesses and business development. The BTF submitted its final report to City
Council on August 29, 2011. The report consisted of 71 recommendations to
change public perceptions about being business friendly, streamline development
application processes and enable greater signage flexibility. City staff reviewed
each of the recommendations and presented to City Council ideas as to how
some of them may be adopted as well as a prospective timeframe for these
adoptions to occur.
At the direction of the City Council, staff has previously prepared two text
amendments to the Community Development Code (CDC) addressing some of
the recommendations of the BTF as well as a few amendments proposed by staff.
These changes were reviewed by the Community Development Board (CDB) at
its meetings of December 20, 2011 and July 17, 2012, and the Board
recommended the approval of each ordinance. The City Council has subsequently
passed and adopted each of the ordinances at its meetings of February 2, 2012
and September 6, 2012.
Staff is now proposing a third text amendment to address one further
recommendation of the BTF, as well as additional items proposed by staff. Below
is a summary of the substantive amendments included in the ordinance.
Expands upon the allowance of building projections into setbacks and rights-of-
way where the projections is affixed solely to the building and not directly affixed
to the ground to include balcony projections, but only when in the Downtown (D)
District and only when the associated use is an Indoor Recreation/Entertainment
facility with a minimum of 650 seats;
Replaces an incorrect reference within the recently adopted sign code with the
correct calculation method for freestanding signs, which is what was intended to
be referenced;
Makes clear that building permits will not be issued for unlawfully created lots;
Makes clear that nonconforming lots cannot be subdivided and conforming lots
cannot be subdivided in such a manner that renders them, or any structures
thereon, nonconforming;
Allows those projects using a private plan review provider for the review of the
Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric trades may have their plans review
fee reduced by a maximum of 25% (recommendation of the Business Task
Force); and
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Modifies the Code of Ordinances to provide an exception to the excessive
absences definition for those absences due to military related commitments.
7.4 Continue to March 21, 2013: Approve the Annexation of a portion of the road
right-of-way located at the intersection of Sunset Point Road and Hercules
Avenue (consisting of a portion of Section 1, Township 29 South, Range 15
East, abutting real property whose post office address is 1990 Sunset Point
Road), and pass Ordinance 8374-13 on first reading. (ANX2012-12006)
This annexation petition involves 0.042 acres of a portion of the right-of-way
located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Sunset Point Road and
Hercules Avenue. The City of Clearwater is requesting this annexation in order
to ensure that the entire right-of-way at this intersection is within the city's
jurisdiction. The property is contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north,
south, east, and west. It is proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land
Use Map designation of Commercial General (CG) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Commercial (C).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and
their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following objective
of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater, compact
urban development within the urban service area shall be promoted through
application of the Clearwater Community Development Code.
The proposed annexation is consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City boundaries
to the north, south, east and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Staff is requesting that this item be continued in order to allow for the
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accompanying ordinances designating the land use and zoning be heard at the
same meeting, scheduled for March 21, 2013.
8. Official Records and Legislative Services
8.1 Appoint an alternate member to the Community Development Board for
unexpired term through April 30, 2014.
There was consensus to appoint John Funk. Staff was directed to place Item 8.1 on the
Consent Agenda.
9. Legal
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 8322-13 on second reading, amending Chapter 32, Code of
Ordinances, relating to the collection and treatment of wastewater and resources
with the potential to be reclaimed.
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8375-13 on second reading, vacating a portion of that certain
private ingress/egress easement lying within Lot 5, Renaissance Oaks First
Addition as recorded in Plat Book 137, Pages 71 and 72 of the Public Records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
10. City Manager Verbal Reports
10.1 Provisions for EMS services to the Phillies during Spring Training.
Fire Chief Robert Weiss said staff has reached an agreement with the Phillies to provide
EMS services during Spring Training and special events associated with the Phillies.
The Phillies are reviewing the agreement; staff will provide Council with the agreement
prior to Thursday's council meeting for Council's approval.
11. Council Discussion Items
11.1 Clearwater 100th Year Celebration - Mayor Cretekos
Mayor George N. Cretekos said in 2015 Clearwater will be celebrating its 100-year
anniversary of its incorporation; planning festivities will take time. Mayor Cretekos
requested consideration to allow the City Manager to begin planning process and
appoint individuals to a planning committee.
There was consensus for the City Manager to begin process.
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The City Manager said he will schedule a council discussion in the near future to
discuss festivity guidelines and planning committee details.
11.2 Tallahassee Visit Recap - Councilmember Hock-DiPolito
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito reported on her recent visit to Tallahassee.
Representative Kathleen Peters is working with St. Petersburg College on developing a
program that will generate jobs in the manufacturing of medical prosthetics.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito said the Pinellas County Advisory Council for Public
Transportation is meeting on March 4 in the morning and requested consideration to
move the March 4 work session to March 5.
There was consensus to hold the work session on March 5 at 9:00 a.m.
11.3 Tree Replacement Fee - Councilmember Bill Jonson
Councilmember Bill Jonson expressed a concern with the tree replacement fee for
unpermitted tree removal and advised the City Manager of a recent situation.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the tree in question was topped
without a permit. The property owner has provided staff the name of the individual
believed to have trimmed the tree. The property owner did not authorize the trimming.
Staff evaluated the Laurel Oak; the tree's health was in a state that would that would
have been considered for trimming or removal. Mr. Delk said the property owner is
willing to pay the $1,416 fee to the tree fund.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor— None.
13. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.
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