MINUTES FOR APPROVAL - 06/18/2013COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
. CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 18, 2013
Awaiting approval
Present: Chair Thomas Coates, Vice Chair Frank L. Dame, Member Richard Adelson,
Member Brian A. Barker, Member ponald van Weezel, Acting Member John Funk
Absent: Member Kurt E3. Hinrichs, Member Norma R. Carlough
Also Present: Attorney for the Board Jay Daigneault, Assistant City Attorney Leslie
Dougall-Sides, Planning & Development Director Michael L. Delk, Planning Manager
Lauren Matzke, Board Reporter Patricia O. Sullivan
A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Chair Coates, Vice Chair Dame, Members Adelson, Barker
Carlouqh, Hinrichs, van Weezel. Alternate Member Funk, Citv Staff
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Mav 21, 2013
Member van Weezel said he voted "Nay" re Cases FLD2013-03011 and DVA2013-
03001.
Member Dame moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community Development
Board meeting of May 21, 2013, as corrected. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
D. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE: (Items 1-2) (Continue to Julv 16, 2013)
1. Case: FLD2013-04016 - 1403 North Fort Harrison Level Two Application
Owner/Applicant: Reliqious Communitv Services, Inc.
Aqent� Robert Fudge P.E.� GLE Associates. Inc. (4300 W. Cvpress St., Ste.
400 Tampa FL 33756; phone: 813-241-8350 ext 521; email:
rFudgeCc�pleassociates.com)
Location• The 1.31 acre subiect propertv is located on the east side of North Fort
Harrison Avenue� approximately 400 feet north of North Fort Harrison and
Enqman Street intersection.
Atlas Page: 268B
Existinq Zoning: Commercial (C) District
Request: Flexible Development Application to allow 4,390 square-foot buildina to
an existing residential shelter use in the Commercial (C� District with a lot area of
57 210 square-feet a lot width of 263.55 feet lalong Fort Harrison Avenue) and
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207 87 feet (alonq North Garden Avenue) front (west) setbacks of fifteen feet (to
new pavement) 30 32 feet (to new planter� and 34.5 feet fto new buiidinq); front
�east) setbacks of 8 17 feet (to existing pavement�, 20.97 feet (to existina
buil�inq) and 129 feet (to new buildin�� sid� (north) setbacks of one foot (to
existing shed) 10 14 feet (to existinq pavement), and 10.41 feet (to new
buildinq)� side (south) setbacks of 4 42 feet (to existing pavement), 25.74 feet (to
existinq buildinq) and 47 feet (to new pavement) and 170 feet (to new buildina);
a rear (east) setback of 12 52 feet (to new buildinq)� a buildinq heiqht of 30 feet;
and 28 parkinq spaces as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Proiect, under
the provisions of Communitv Development Code Section 2-704.E.; as well as a
reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer along Garden Avenue from 10 feet to
8 17 feet� a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer alonq the side (south)
from five feet to 4 42 feet� a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer alonq
the side (north) from five feet to zero feet� reductions to the foundation landscape
requirement on the front (west) facade from five feet zero feet and the front
�east) facade from five feet to zero feet� a reduction to the number of required
shade tree plantinqs from 32 trees to 16 trees � and a reduction to the required
landscaping in the vehicle use area from 10 percent to 4.5 percent, as part of a
Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Communitv
Development Code Section 3-1202.G.
Proposed Use: Residential Shelter
Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition and Old
Clearwater Bav
Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberger, Planner III
Member van Weezel moved to continue Case FLD2013-04016 to July 16, 2013. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2. Case: FLD2013-03010 - 1498 Belleair Road Level Two Application
Owner: S. Murphy Enterprises, Inc.
Aqent• Adam Carneqie AICP Stantec (2205 N 20th Street, Tampa, FL 33605;
phone� 813-223-9500� email: adam.carneaieCa�stantec.com)
Location: 0.575 acres located at the northwest corner of Belleair Road and
Highland Avenue.
Atlas Pac1e: 315A
Zoninq: Commercial (C District
Request� Flexible Development application to permit a 3,016 sauare-foot
automobile service station in the Commercial (C) District with a lot area of 25,050
square-feet lot widths of 167 feet (along Belleair Road) and 150 feet (alona
Hiqhland Avenue) buildincLheights of 14 feet (to midpoint of pitched roof of
existing buildinq) and 17 5 feet (to top of proposed�as pump canopy) front
(south) setbacks of 29.56 feet (to canopy) and 5.04 feet (to pavement), front
(east) setbacks of 38.45 feet (to canopy) and 13.97 feet (to pavement), side
�north) setbacks of 10.1 feet (to buildinq) and five feet (to pavementl, a side
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�west) setback of 9 98 feet (to buildinq) and 11 off-street parkina spaces, as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Prolect pursuant to Communitv
Development Code (CDC) Section 2-704.E. along with reductions of the front
�south) landscape buffer fram 15 feet to 5.04 feet (to pavement), th� front (east)
landscape buffer from 15 feet to 13.97 feet (to pavement), the area of interior
landscapinq from 1 484 square-feet to 268 square-feet eliminate 57 linear feet
of the required foundation plantings alonq the front feast) fa�ade of the buildina,
and eliminate the shrubs required in the foundation plantinqs along the front
(south) fa�ade of the buildinqas part of a Comprehensive Landscape Proqram
under the provisions of 3-1202.G.
Proposed Use: Automobile Service Station
Neiahborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Lake Bellevue
Neighborhood Association and Brookhill Ambassadors Neiqhborhood
Association
Presenter: Matt Jackson. Planner III
Member Dame moved to continue Case FLD2013-03010 to July 16, 2013. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
E. CONSENT AGENDA: The followinq case/s is/are not contested bv the
applicant, staff, neiqhborina propertv owners, etc. and will be approved bv
a sinqle vote at the beqinninq of ineetina: (Items 1-7) Less Items 2 and 3
1. Case: FLD2012-05011 - 425/441 East Shore Drive Level Two Application
Owner/Applicant: Michael G. Preston, Revocable Trust
Aqent� Katie E Cole Esq Hill Ward Henderson (311 Park Place Blvd., Suite
240 Clearwater FL 33759� Phone: 727-724-3900; email: kcole cC�.hwhlaw.com)
Location� 0.31-acre site (uplands onlyt 0.515 acres total) located at the southeast
corner of East Shore Drive and Papaya Street
Atlas Paqe: 267A
Existing Zoning: Tourist (T District
Request: Amendment of conditions 11, 17, 21, 25. 26 and 28 of approved
Flexible Development aeplication FLD2012-05011 which permitted a Restaurant
use of 10 749 square-feet in the Tourist (T) District with a lot area of 13,557
square-feet (uplands only)� lot width of 100 feet� zero parking spaces; and to
permit a 28-slip 7 420 square-foot Commercial Dock with an increase to the
permitted width of a dock from 75 percent of the waterfront lot width (75 feet) to
79 percent (79 feet) and an increase from the permitted lenqth of a dock from 75
Qercent (75 feet) of the waterfront lot width to 300 percent (300 feet�y utilizina
the lot widths the two adjacent properties along with the subject propertv in
determininq the permitted width of the subject dock as a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 2-803.C.
Proposed Use: Restaurant
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Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition and
Clearwater Beach Association
Presenter: Mark T. Parry, AICP, Planner III
For Staff Report FLD2012-05011 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
See page 5 for motion of approval.
2. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2013-04015- 430 South Gulfview Boulevard Level Two Application
See Below
3. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case• TA2013-05003 - Amendments to the Community Development Code
Level Three Application
See Below
Case: FLD2013-04014 - 1835 N Highland Avenue Level Two Application
Owner/Applicant: Karl and Jane McClintock
Aqent� Katie E Cole Esq. Hill Ward Henderson (311 Park Place Blvd., Suite 240,
Clearwater FL 33759� Phone: 727-724-3900; email: kcoleCa�hwhlaw.com)
Location: The 0.64 acre subject property is located on the east side of North
Hiqhland Avenue approximatelv 450 feet north of Greenlea Drive.
Atlas Page: 261A
Existina Zoning: Commercial (C) District
Request: Flexible Development application to permit a 8,000 sauare-foot Retail
Sales and Services use in the Commercial (C) District with a lot area of 27.878
sauare feet a lot width of 85 a building heiqht of 22.66 feet (to top of flat roofl, front
(west) setbacks of 15.67 feet (to pavement) and 64.67 feet (to buildina), side (north)
setbacks of 7.62 feet (to pavement) and 75.29 feet (to buildinq), side (south)
setbacks of 6.79 feet (to pavement) and 8.57 feet (to buildinp), rear (east) setbacks
of zero feet (to pavement) and 5.11 feet (to buildinq) and 23 off-street parkinq
spaces as a Comprehensive Infill Redevetopment Project, under the provisions of
Community Development Code (CDC) Section 2-704.E. along with a reduction of a
portion of the front (west) landscape buffer from 15 feet to 10 feet (to stormwater
pond) a reduction to a portion of the rear (east) landscape buffer from 5 feet to zero
feet (to pavement), a reduction of the number of required trees from 31 to 21, the
elimination of the required foundation plantings along the front (westLrade of the
buildinq and increasing the percentaqe of allowable accent trees from 25 to 76
percent as part of a Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of 3-
1202.G.
Proposed Use: Retail Sales and Services
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Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Matt Jackson. Planner III
Fo� Staff Report FLD2013-04014 see Agen�ias\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Member Dame moved to approve Cases FLD2012-05011 and FLD2013-04014 on
today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications
and the Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
stated in the Staff Reports, with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Case: LUP2013-02001 - 150 McMullen Booth Road (Related to REZ2013-
02001 Level Three Application
Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater a/k/a Calvarv Baptist Church
Representative: Brian Aunast, Jr., Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen. P.A. (PO
Box 1669, Clearwater, FL 33757; phone: 727-444-1403; email:
JaCa�macfar.com)
Location: 3.61 acres, located on the west side of McMullen Booth Road
approximatelv 100 feet south of Cherry Lane
Atlas Page: 292A
Request: Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential/Office Limited
�R/OL) to Institutional (I)
Tvpe of Amendment: Small scale
Proposed Use: Place of Worship
Neighborhood Association(s): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Del Oro
Groves N.A.
Presenter: Catherine Lee, AICP, Planner III
For Staff Report LUP2013-02001 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Member Barker declared a conflict of interest.
See page 6 for motion to recommend approval.
6. Case: REZ2013-02001 - 150 McMullen Booth Road (Related to LUP2013-
02001) Level Three Application
Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater a/k/a Calvary Baptist Church
Representative: Brian Aungst, Jr., Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A. (PO
Box 1669, Clearwater, FL 33757; phone: 727-444-1403; email:
J�macfar.com)
Location: 3.61 acres located on the west side of McMullen Booth Road
�proximately 100 feet south of Cherry Lane
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Atlas Paqe: 292A
Request: Zoning Atlas amendment from Office (0) to Institutional (I)
Proposed Use: Place of Worship
Neighborhood AssociationL): Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalit�on, Del Oro
Groves N.A.
Presenter: Catherine Lee, AICP. Planner III
For Staff Report REZ2013-02001 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Member Barker declared a conflict of interest.
Member Dame moved to recommend approval of Cases LUP2013-02001 and
REZ2013-02001 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including
the applications and the Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Reports. The motion was duly seconded.
Members Dame, Adelson, van Weezel, Chair Coates, and Acting Member Funk voted
"Aye"; Member Barker abstained. Motion carried.
7. Case: TA2013-05004 - Amendments to the Community Development Code
Level Three Application
Applicant: Citv of Clearwater
Request� Amendment to the Clearwater Communitv Development Code, Section
5-401 expandinqthe powers and duties that the Municipal Code Enforcement
Board may exercise on behalf of the City of Clearwater to be consistent with
Florida State Statutes.
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neiahborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Camilo A. Soto, Assistant City Attorney
For Staff Report TA2013-05004 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Member Dame moved to recommend approval of Case TA2013-05004 on today's
Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application and the
Staff Report, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in
the Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2 PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2013-04015- 430 South Gulfview Blvd. Level Two Application
Owner: Salt Block 57, LLC.
Aqent: E.D. Armstrona 111, Hill Ward Henderson (311 Park Place Blvd., Suite
240, Clearwater, FL 33759; Phone: 727-724-3900; email:
earmstronaCa�hwhlaw.com)
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Location: 2.45 total acres (1.87 acres zoned Tourist District; 0.58 acre
zoned Open Space/Recreation District) on the west side of South Gulfview
Boulevard aparoximatelv 500 feet northwest of Hamden Drive.
Atlas Paqe: 276A
Zoninq: Tourist (T) District and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District
Special Area Plan: Beach bv Desiqn (South Beach/Clearwater Pass District)
Request: Flexible Development approval to permit a 230-room overniqht
accommodation use (includinq eiqht total dwellinq units as converted to 13
overniqht accommodation units previouslv approved and transferred
under TDR2005-05022 includinq four dwellinq units from 557 and 579
Cvprus Avenue, one dwellinq unit from 625-627 Bav Esplanade and three
dwellinq units from 667 Bav Esplanade, under the provisions of Section 4-
1402 and 124 units which were the subiect of a Termination of Status of
Non-conformitv under FLD2005-01005, FLD2005-05047, FLD2007-11034 and
FLD2008-08024) in the Tourist (T) District with a lot area of 81,450 square-
feet/1.87 acres zoned Tourist District (2.45 total acres; 0.58 acre of total
acreaae zoned Open Space/Recreation District), a lot width of 236 feet, a
front (east) setback of 27 feet (to buildinql, 22 feet (to edae of balconv),
zero feet (to porte cochere), three feet (to pavement) and zero feet (to
planter/artlfountain featurel, a side (north) setback of zero feet (to buildinq)
from the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and to aermit a balconv
and sundeck one foot and eictht feet, respectivelv, northward of the CCCL,
a side (south) setback of four feet (to buildina) and 1.5 feet (to pavement), a
rear (west) setback of one foot (to buildinq), four feet (to ctazebol and zero
feet (to concrete patios, sun and pool decks and like accessorv structures)
from the CCCL and to permit concrete aatios, sun and pool decks and like
accessorv structures up to 28 feet seaward of the CCCL, a buildinq heiqht
of 150 feet above Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to top of roof deck and 335
valet-onlv parkinq spaces at 1.46 parkinq spaces per hotel room, as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Proiect, under the provisions of
Section 2-803.D: approval of a two-vear development order; and to allow
the floor plate of the buildinp above 100 feet to be up to 13,000 square-feet
where the maximum area is 10,000 sQUare-feet as provided bv Section
VI1.B.3 of Beach bv Desiqn.
Proposed Use: 230 Overniqht Accommodation units
Neiahborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhood Coalition;
Clearwater Beach Association
Presenter: Mark T. Parrv, AICP, Planner III
For Staff Report FLD2013-04015 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Member Barker moved to accept Mark Parry as an expert witness in the fields of
redevelopment planning, comprehensive planning, annexation implementation, zoning,
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land use/rezoning applications, land development general planning code amendments,
landscape ordinance, and special area plans/overlay districts. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. ,
Concern was expressed that an easement may be necessary for Fire Department
access if the property has a zero foot setback. Mr. Parry said the Fire Department had
�ndicated all department concerns were satisfied.
Architect James Wurst, representative for the applicant, said he had reviewed the
application with the Fire Department; firefighters will be able to walk around the
property. He said the zero foot setback is to the CCCL (Coastal Construction Con#rol
Line).
Concern was expressed that proposed stacked parking and garage access restrictions
may hinder guests' ability to comply with time frames during an evacuation.
Attorney Ed Armstrong, representative for the applicant, said the required evacuation
plan has not yet been prepared.
Acting Member Funk moved to approve Case FLD2013-04015 based on the evidence
and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and
hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report
with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: TA2013-05003 - Amendments to the Communitv Development Code
Level Three Application
Applicant: Citv of Clearwater
Request: Amendments to the Clearwater Communitv Development Code
relatin4 to veterinarv clinics in the Commercial (C) District and creatinq
definitions, procedures and requirements for qeneral development
aareements and hotel densitv reserve development aqreements.
Neiahborhood Association: Clearwater Neiahborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Gina Clavton, Assistant Planninq and Development Director
For Staff Report TA2013-05003 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said following discussion, the City
Council supported the Business Task Force recommendation that the Council approve
allocation of reserve pool units based on conceptual site plans and building elevations
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before developers invest in producing plans necessary for CDB approval. Only minor
changes to design, massing, and scale, as permitted by Code, will be allowed; the
process will start over if staff determines demonstrable changes occurred.
It was stated the current process works well and should not be changed. Concerns
were expressed it will be difficult for the Council to verify if a project would meet Code
goals and objectives and include elements required for reserve pooi unit allocation
before architectural plans are submitted. It was stated this change does not address
the vagueness of flexibility limits in Beach by Design and the Code; support was
expressed for amending Beach by Design to clarify ambiguities. It was recommended
this change be delayed and adopted in tandem with Beach by Design modifications.
Concern was expressed the public will be upset if the CDB (Community Development
Board) rejects a project the City Council previously approved in concept.
Acting Member Funk moved to recommend approval of Case TA2013-05003 based on
the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's
hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded. Members Dame and Barker, Chair
Coates, and Acting Member Funk voted "Aye"; Members Adelson and van Weezel
voted "Nay." Motion carried.
F. LEVEL THREE APPLICATION (Items 1-3):
1. Case: DVA2013-02001 - 650 By Esplanade Level Three Application
Owner: Bav Esplanade Project. LLC
Agent: Randy Austin: Landon, Moree & Associates (31622 US Hiqhway 19 N,
Palm Harbor, FL 34684; phone: 727-789-5010 ext. 211; email:
austin _Imaengr.com)
Location: 0.95 acre subject property is located on the northeast corner of the
Poinsettia Avenue and Bay Esplanade intersection.
Atlas Paye: 258A
Zoning: Tourist (T District
Request: Review, and recommendation to the City Council, of a Development
Aqreement between Bay Esplanade project, LLC (the property owner) and the
City of Clearwater, providinq for the allocation of 55 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve with a building heiqht of 75 feet (from base flood elevation to mid-point
of decorative roof structure) and an overall density of 107.7 overniqht
accommodation units/rooms per acre where 150 units per acre is allowable
under Beach by Design.
Proposed Use: Overnight Accommodations
Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Beach Association, Clearwater
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Neiqhborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberger, Planner III
For Staff Reporf DVA2013-02001 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Planner III Kevin Nurnberger reviewed the staff report.
Attorney Katie Cole, representative for the applicant, said the development agreement
application complies with all Community Development Code and Beach by Design
requirements. She said the infill midsize hotel project represents the preferred use in
the Old Florida District; the project is not waterfront. She submitted three letters of
recommendation.
Two people spoke in opposition to the project and two people spoke in support.
Concerns were expressed that the request for 55 units from the reserve pool seems out
of proportion for a property zoned for 47 units.
Attorney Cole said allowable density for projects requesting reserve pool units is 150
units per acre; the proposal is for 107 units per acre. Mr. Delk said the reserve pool
was created so that limited service hotels are economically viable.
Discussion ensued with comments that few projects replacing aging mom and pop units
attract tourists as many cannot afford high end hotels; this project provides that market
a nice inexpensive property in a nice location. Concern was expressed that reserve
units should be distributed throughout Clearwater Beach, especially along the Coronado
Avenue corridor and a large numbers of units should not be dedicated to one property.
It was suggested that the project could be smaller; however the CDB cannot determine
how large a project must be to be economically viable. It was suggested the City
Council consider if this project requires the number of reserve units requested.
Member Barker moved to recommend approval of DVA2013-02001 based on the
evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's
hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded. Members Dame, Adelson, and Barker
and Chair Coates voted "Aye"; Member van Weezel and Acting Member Funk voted
"Nay." Motion carried.
2. Case: LUP2013-04002 - 2200 and 2251 Montclair Road (Related to REZ2013-
04002) Level Three Application
Owner/Applicant: Webb's Nursery, Inc.
Representative: E.D. Armstrong III, Hill Ward Henderson (311 Park Place Blvd.,
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Suite 240, Clearwater, FL 33759; Phone: 727-724-3900; email:
earmstronq�a�hwhlaw.com)
Location: 23.75 acres located on the southwest corner of Montclair Road and
North Belcher Road
Atlas Paqe: 254A
Request: Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Urban (RU),
Preservation (P) and Water/Drainaae Feature to Residential Medium (RM),
Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Feature Type of Amendment: Large scale
Proposed Use: Detached dwelling and plant wholesale nurserv
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition, Woodgate 1&
2, Woodgate 3
Presenter: Catherine Lee, AICP, Planner III
For Staff Report LUP2013-04002 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Planner I11 Cate Lee reviewed the Staff Report. An application for development of the
subject site has not been submitted.
Member Dame moved to accept Cynthia Tarapani as an expert witness in the areas of
comprehensive planning, project approvals, zoning and land development regulations,
land use litigation and eminent domain, and historic preservation. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Cynthia Tarapani, representative for the applicant, reviewed surrounding uses. She
said residential development of the site is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan,
zoning, nearby land use patterns, and uses on Belcher Road, a scenic non commercial
corridor. She said residential development is compatible with existing development and
the site will provide a transition from commercial uses to the north and single family
residential uses across the lake to the west. She said Clearwater's EAR (Evaluation &
Appraisal Report) indicates all City services can be provided without negative effects.
She said City goals encourage infill and wetland preservation; wetlands and buffers will
be zoned Preservation.
Member Dame moved to accept Michael Raysor as an expert witness in the areas of
traffic engineering. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Michael Raysor, representative for the applicant, said his traffic impact analysis
indicates after development of the subject site, Belcher and Sunset Point roads will
continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (Level of Service) D and Montclair Road, a
collector road, will operate at less than 75% of capacity. He said nearby intersections
will have a LOS of C.
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Two people spoke in opposition to the zoning change and one person spoke in support.
A petition in opposition to the change was submitted.
Attorney Ed Armstrong, reprESentative for the applicant, said resident�al development is
appropriate for this site. He said current infrastructure can comfortably accommodate
traffic from a residential development.
Discussion ensued with comments that residential development is a reasonable use for
the site, provides sufficient buffer from nearby single family homes, and will not result in
unreasonable traffic conditions. Support was expressed for the proposed zoning
change.
Acting Member Funk moved to recommend approval of Case LUP2013-04002 based on
the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's
hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Case: REZ2013-04002 - 2200 and 2251 Montclair Road (Related to LUP2013-
04002) Level Three Application
Owner/A�plicant: Webb's Nursery, Inc.
Representative: E.D. Armstronc1111 Hill Ward Henderson (311 Park Place Blvd.,
Suite 240 Clearwater, FL 33759; Phone: 727-724-3900; email:
earmstrong�a�hwhlaw.com)
Location: 23.75 acres located on the southwest corner of Montclair Road and
North Belcher Road
Atlas Page: 254A
Reauest: ZoningAtlas amendment from RPD-7.5, Residential Planned
Development (7.5 UPA Max Densit� category (Pinellas County) to the Medium
High Density Residential (MHDR) and Preservation (P) cateqories (Citv of
Clearwater)
Proposed Use: Detached dwellinq and plant wholesale nurserv
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Woodqate 1&
2, Woodgate 3
Presenter: Catherine Lee, AICP, Planner III
For Staff Report REZ2013-04002 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\06/18/2013
Planner III Cate Lee reviewed the Staff Report.
Member van Weezel moved to include all records submitted for Case LUP2013-04002
in Case REZ2013-04002. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Acting Member Funk moved to incorporate all previous testimony and documents for
Case LUP2013-04002 in Case REZ2013-04002. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Member Dame moved to recommend approval of Case REZ2013-04002 based on the
evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's
hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
G. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS (Items 1-2)
1. Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan - Presenter: Cate Lee, AICP. Planner III
Planner III Cate Lee reviewed the City's Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan scheduled
for City Council adoption on June 19, 2013. The Senior Executive Team serves as the
Steering Committee.
Recommendations were made for the plan to include a public liaison component and
information package to help communities prepare for the redevelopment of their
environment and to broaden the plan's scope to prepare for additional emergencies
such as effects of solar flares. Staff was commended for their efforts.
2. Rules of Procedure. Article 4 Conduct of Meetings, Section 4 Order of Meetinq:
Change the order in which meetings are conducted:
a. Level Three Applications re: Development Aqreements re: Not on Consent
_b. Citizens to be heard re: Items Not on the Agenda.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk reviewed proposed amendments to
the CDB Rules of Procedure. Concern was expressed that the board has no power to
resolve public concerns that are not listed on the agenda.
Member van Weezel moved to adopt proposed amendments to the CDB Rules of
Procedure. The motion was duly seconded. Members Adelson, Barker, and van
Weezel and Chair Coates voted "Aye"; Member Dame and Acting Member Funk voted
"Nay." Motion carried.
H. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
Attest
Chair
Community Development Board
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Board Reporter
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