03/21/2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 21, 2013
Present: Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay E. Polglaze.
Also Present: Jill S. Silverboard —Assistant City Manager, Rod Irwin -Assistant City
Manager, Paul Hull —Assistant City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City
Clerk, and Nicole Sprague - Official Records and Legislative Services.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor George N. Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation- Father Tom Madden, St. Cecelia Catholic Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Jay E. Polglaze
4. Presentations — Given.
4.1 Donate Life Month Proclamation, March 2013 - Karen Brooks, Lifelink
Foundation, Inc.
4.2 Irish American Heritage Proclamation, March 2013 - Sean Denny. President of
the Pinellas Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
4.3 Students from Nagano, Japan
Nagano Junior High School Teacher Mr. Kaboda reviewed his visit to a Safety Harbor
middle school and thanked the City for the warm welcome and continued efforts to
maintain the Sister Cities Program.
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6. Citizens to be Heard re Items Not on the Agenda
John Peterson suggested consideration to expedite the revitalization of Crest Lake Park.
Edward Mc Nicholas and Marilyn Mc Nicholas expressed concern about being charged for
reclaimed water that is not being used.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Continue to April 4, 2013: Approve the minutes of the March 6, 2013 City Council
Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Bill Jonson moved to continue Item 5.1 to April 4, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 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 Ordinances 8374-13,
8384-13, and 8385-13 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:
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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.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to 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). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8374-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8374-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
Ordinance 8384-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8384-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
Ordinance 8385-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8385-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
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'Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
7.2 Approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan Designation of Residential Low
(RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 1705 Evans Drive (Lots 28 and 29, Block 6, Virginia Grove
Terrace Fourth Addition in Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16 East); and
pass Ordinances 8376-13, 8377-13 and 8378-13 on first reading. (ANX2013-
01001)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.386-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the east
side of Evans Drive, approximately 151 feet north of SR 590. The applicant is
requesting this annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer and solid waste
service from the City. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous
to existing city boundaries to the north and west. It is proposed that the property
be assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). 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 property currently receives water service from Pinellas County. The closest
sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent Evans Drive right-of-way. The
applicant has not paid the City's sewer impact and assessment fees and is aware
of the additional costs to extend city sewer service to this property. Collection of
solid waste will be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located
within Police District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services
will be provided to this property by Station 48 located at 1700 N. Belcher Road.
The City has adequate capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. 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.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
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Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request. The proposed RL Future Land Use Plan
category is consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of five
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject property
is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the
District's minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is
therefore 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 and west; therefore the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze move to approve the Annexation, Initial Land Use Plan
Designation of Residential Low (RL) and Initial Zoning Atlas Designation of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1705 Evans Drive (Lots 28 and 29, Block 6,
Virginia Grove Terrace Fourth Addition in Section 5, Township 29 South, Range 16
East). The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8376-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8376-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
Ordinance 8377-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8377-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
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Ordinance 8378-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8378-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1200 Aloha Lane (Lot 1, Block 3, Sunset Knoll in
Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 15 East) together with the abutting right-
of-way of Douglas Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8379-13, 8380-13 and 8381-13
on first reading. (ANX2012-12007)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.164-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the
northeast corner of Aloha Lane and Douglas Avenue. The applicant is requesting
this annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City, and will
connect to city sewer when it is available in the future, as part of the City's
Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project. The Planning and Development
Department is requesting that the 0.083-acres of abutting Douglas Avenue right-
of-way not currently within the city limits also be annexed. The property is
contiguous to existing City boundaries to the north and west. It is proposed that
the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection of solid
waste service will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant will
connect to the city's sanitary sewer service when it is available, and is aware of
the fee that must be paid in order to connect and the financial incentives available.
The property is located within Police District 11 and service will be administered
through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station 51 located
at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this property
with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
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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.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the annexation
of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for single-family
residential properties upon request.
The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this property. This
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre.
The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the property is the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent
with the uses allowed in the district and the property exceeds the district's
minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
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 and west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.044.
One individual questioned reason for request. It was stated that the applicant wants to
receive solid waste services from the City.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1200 Aloha Lane (Lot 1, Block 3,
Sunset Knoll in Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 15 East) together with the
abutting right-of-way of Douglas Avenue. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 8379-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to pass Ordinance 8379-13 on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
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'Ayes": Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Paul Gibson, Councilmember
Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Councilmember Bill Jonson, and Councilmember
Jay Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8380-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8380-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
Ordinance 8381-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8381-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
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 Polglaze.
"Nays": None.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt Ordinance 8382-13 on second reading, vacating portions of both Third
Avenue North and Fourth Avenue North, both properties lying east of First Street
East in Section A, Chautauqua on the Lake as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 52
of the public records of Pinellas county, Florida contingent upon the city retaining
a drainage and utility easement over the vacated portion of Third Avenue North.
Ordinance 8382-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Jay Polglaze
moved to moved to adopt Ordinance 8382-13 on second and final reading. The motion
was duly 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 Polglaze.
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"Nays None.
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 8386-13 on second reading, imposing a temporary abatement
on the operation and use of simulated gaming devices for the use by the public
in any premises.
Ordinance 8386-13 was presented and read by title only. Vice Mayor Paul Gibson
moved to adopt Ordinance 8386-13 on second and final reading. The motion was duly
seconded.
It was stated that the City received a letter from the Pinellas County Board of
Commissioners (BOCC) regarding an interest to ban the use of simulated gaming
devices, effectively immediately. Discussion ensued with comments made that a
countywide ban would be more effective. A concern was expressed with the impact a
ban would have on those employed by Internet Cafes (businesses that offer the use of
these devices. It was stated that the City ordinance provides a temporary abatement on
new Internet Cafes and limits the expansion of existing facilities.
It was suggested the letter include language that Council prefers the BOCC to visit the
issue if the State Legislature does not take action on the matter.
There was consensus for the Mayor to draft a letter to the BOCC stating that the City
passed an ordinance banning the operation of new Internet Cafe facilities; pending
State action, the City would not likely opt out of a countywide ordinance prohibiting the
operation of these facilities, if passed.
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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
9. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
9.1 Confirm a Property claim made by the Phillies not to exceed $109,000 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.2 Approve transferring $100,000 from the Special Program Fund to Pier 60 Capital
Improvement project 315-93417, Pier 60 Refurbishment, to purchase new
benches, trash receptacles, fish cleaning tables, LED lights, storage containers
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and underwater lights. (consent)
9.3 Ratify and confirm additional contract work by GML Coatings of Lakewood
Ranch. FL, for additional sandblasting and coating of interior pipes in the 5
million gallon storage tank at Water Treatment Plant 3, which increases the
contract amount by $36.525.00 for a new total contract amount of$158.215.00.
consent
9.4 Award a contract to Steve's Excavating and Paving. Dunedin. Florida, in the
amount of$179.410.00 for the 2013 Stormwater Repairs (12-0040-EN) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.5 Approve Engineer of Record (EOR) design Work Order to Interflow Engineering.
Inc., of Tampa. FL, in the amount of$285.098: approve a Cooperative Funding
Agreement with Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), in
the amount of$550.000 for design of Magnolia Drive Outfall Storm Drainage and
Water Quality Improvements project (12-0023-EN) and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
9.6 Award a contract to Southeast Drilling Services. Inc. of Tampa. Florida for the
construction of the Treatment Plant 2 Contract 1: Remote Well Facilities
Expansion Project in the amount of$2.335.845.60, which is the lowest
responsible bid in accordance with plans and specifications: and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
9.7 Award a contract to Youngs Communications. Inc. of Melbourne. Florida, for the
construction of Treatment Plant 2 Contract 2: Raw Water Transmission Main
US19 Crossing Project in the amount of$934.611.70, which is the lowest
responsible bid in accordance with plans and specifications: and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
City Manager Reports
10. Other Items on City Manager Reports
10.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2012/13 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budgets at first quarter and pass Ordinances 8387-13 and 8388-13 on first
reading.
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The fiscal year 2012/13 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2012 by Ordinances 8356-12 and 8357-12. Section 2.521
of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects. The memorandum and the accompanying report provide
this information and outline the issues at first quarter that require amendment.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to amend the City's fiscal year 2012/13 Operating
and Capital Improvement Budgets at first quarter. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 8387-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Bill Jonson
moved to pass Ordinance 8387-13 on first reading. The motion was duly 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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
Ordinance 8388-13 was presented and read by title only. Councilmember Doreen
Hock-DiPolito moved to pass Ordinance 8388-13 on first reading. The motion was duly
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 Polglaze.
"Nays None.
10.2 Approve the purchase of property insurance policies from April 1, 2013 through
April 1, 2014, at the level of insurance listed, at an amount not to exceed
$2,134,006, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The Risk Management Division of the Finance Department requested Arthur J.
Gallagher and Co. (Florida) to obtain quotes for the property insurance program
expiring April 1, 2013. Per the quotes obtained, Risk Management is
recommending that the City increase its current coverage of$50 million wind
limit with a $50 million/$30 million Flood sub-limit to $60 million wind limit with a
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$60 million/$30 million Flood sub-limit (depending on property location). The
self-insured retention would remain at $100,000 per occurrence, with a 5% or
$500,000 SIR (whichever is greater) for named storms. Risk Management is
recommending the City maintain the stand-alone policy through Zurich that it
obtained last year to insure City-owned bridges. This program would continue to
incorporate a self-insured retention of$100,000 per occurrence, with a $500,000
SIR for named storms, and provide the City with an additional $47 million of
aggregate windstorm/flood/terrorism capacity for the City's program. When this
stand-alone policy was initiated last year, it resulted in a 60% reduction from the
2011-2012 rate and provided a three-year rate guarantee.
Additionally, Risk Management recommends that the City renew its Equipment
Breakdown policy with Travelers. Last year the City saw a 10.2% decrease from
the 2011-2012 rate. This year's rate is essentially unchanged from last year's
decreased rate. With the $60 million wind limit, the total premium is estimated at
$2,034,006, which represents an increase of approximately $163,260, or 8.7%,
over the prior year. The agenda item also includes a $100,000 contingency for
additional insurance needs during the coming year.
Risk Management believes that should the coverage as recommended be
placed, the City's property risks are covered at levels and rates which, when
taken together as a whole, represent a reasonable insurance program for the
City.
Councilmember Jay Polglaze moved to pass approve the purchase of property
insurance policies from April 1, 2013 through April 1, 2014, at the level of insurance
listed, at an amount not to exceed $2,134,006, and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
10.3 Provide City Council the Business Task Force's recommendation regarding a
revised Development Agreement review process.
At City Council's direction, the Planning and Development Department and City
Attorney's office met with the Executive Committee of the Business Task Force
on March 1, 2013 to discuss options for a revised Development Agreement
process.
Option 1
The Business Task Force is recommending that the process and requirements
be revised to start with the applicant submitting a development agreement and a
conceptual plan to City Council for approval. A conceptual plan would only
include the building footprint and information regarding building height, density
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and number of rooms to be requested for the hotel density reserve (if
applicable). If approved by City Council the applicant would then go through the
site plan approval process. It is proposed that the City Council would have no
role after the site plan process unless the terms of the Development Agreement
need be revised. City Council approval would be at the first public hearing with
the conceptual plan and the final site plan would be contingent upon the
Community Development Board (or staff's) final approval. The City Attorney's
office has concerns with this option as it is unclear if having the Board/Staff
issue final approval would fulfill the intent of Florida Statues.
Option 2
If the above option is not acceptable, the Business Task Force would ask
Council to consider revising the Code to provide the applicant with the option to
present a conceptual plan that shows the building footprint, height, density and
rooms to be requested from the hotel density reserve, along with the
development agreement prior to submitting plans to the Community
Development Board. The Council would vote to authorize the applicant to start
the CDB process. Once the site plan is approved by staff/CDB, the Council
would retain its discretion to approve or reject the development agreement at
the end of the process (final public hearing). This modified process would give
the applicant an indication of Council's support at the beginning of the process;
however, it would not be binding upon final review.
Option 3
If Council is interested in a process that would allow for a conceptual site plan to
be submitted before a final one is prepared such as discussed in the first
paragraph above, staff would recommend that the process start with the
applicant submitting the development agreement and conceptual plan to the
Community Development Board (first public hearing) and then submit to City
Council (final public hearing) which would be approved by resolution contingent
upon a final site plan approved by the Community Development Board/Staff as
required by Code.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton
said Option 3 will have the two required public hearings and will allow the developer to
go through the process with a conceptual site plan; no architectural drawings would be
submitted. The final site plan must be consistent with the conceptual site plan and the
development agreement. Ms. Clayton said, in Dunedin, when the Commission
determines it wants to proceed with negotiations, the developer submits a development
proposal that includes detailed information. For a site plan, Clearwater requires a basic
stormwater plan that includes drainage calculations and pond location, schematic utility
plans, architectural plans.
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Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said Florida Statutes requires two public
hearings that must be noticed. Statutes also state that the local government will
approve the development agreement; staff feels more comfortable if the second hearing
is conducted by city council. In the current development agreement process, the
Community Development Board (CDB), as the local planning agency, conducts the first
public hearing; Council holds the second public hearing.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that Option 3 was not discussed at the
work session. It was suggested that the agenda item be continued.
In response to a question, Business Task Force Executive Committee Chair Brian
Aungst, Jr. said Option 3 provides for the Development Review Committee and CDB
processes at the beginning; Council has the final approval of the development
agreement with the conceptual site plan before it would proceed with the FLD or FLS
approval process. The fully engineered site plan would go back through the CDB or
staff process. Mr. Aungst said the Business Task Force Executive Committee endorses
Option 3.
Four individuals supported Option 3. Two individuals supported Option 2 and one
individual suggested continuing the Item. One individual supported Option 1.
Vice Mayor Paul Gibson moved to continue item 10.3 to April 18, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Council recessed from 8:00 p.m. to 8:05 p.m.
Miscellaneous Reports and Items
11. City Manager Verbal Reports
11.1 City Manager Verbal Reports
Assistant City Manager Jill Silverboard said Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority CEO
Brad Miller will be providing Council with a presentation on April 4, 2013 regarding the
upcoming transit tax referendum and Green Light Pinellas Project.
Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito provided information on Green Light Pinellas and
an article concerning the importance of light rail.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 Crestlake Park Restrooms - Mayor Cretekos
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Mayor George N. Cretekos said Item 12.1 was placed on the agenda to allow
Councilmember poreen Hock-DiPolito to provide input since she had to leave the work
_ session to attend the Advisory Committee for Pinellas Transportation meeting.
Councilmember Hock-DiPolito said she would reserve her comments when the item is
discussed on April 4, 2013.
13. Closin4 Comments bv Mavor
Mayor George N. Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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