MINUTES FOR APPROVAL - 09/17/2013COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 17, 2013
Chair Thomas Coates, Vice Chair Frank L. Dame, Member Brian A. Barker, Member
Norma R. Carlough, Member ponald van Weezel, Acting Member John Funk
Absent: Member Richard Adelson, Member Kurt B. Hinrichs
Also Present: Attorney for the Board Jay Daigneault, Assistant City Attorney Leslie
Dougall-Sides, Planning & Development Director Michael L. Delk, Planning &
Development Assistant Director Gina Clayton, Development Review Manager Robert
Tefft, Board Reporter Patricia O. Sullivan
Awaiting Approval
A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
B. ROLL CALL: Chair Coates, Vice Chair Dame, Members Adelson, Barker,
Carlouqh, Hinrichs, van Weezel, Alternate Member Funk, City Staff
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Auqust 20, 2013
Member Carlough moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community
Development Board meeting of August 20, 2013, as recorded and submitted in written
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unanimously.
D. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT HEARD ON AGENDA: None
E. CONSENT AGENDA: The followinq cases are not contested by the
applicant, staff, neiqhborinq propertv owners, etc. and will be approved bv
a sinqle vote at the beqinninq of the meetinq: (Items 1-2)
1. Case: TA2013-08006 - Amendments to the Community Development Code
Level Three Application
Applicant: City of Clearwater
Request: Amendment to the Clearwater Community Development Code,
Sections 5-202, 5-402, and 47.031, requirinq new members of the Communitv
Development Board, Municipal Code Enforcement Board, and Buildinq/Flood
Board of Adjustment and Appeals to be registered voters.
Neiqhborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Leslie Douqall-Sides, Assistant Citv Attorney
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For Staff Report TA2013-08006 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
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See below for motion to recommend approval.
2. Case: TA2013-08007 - Amendments to the Community Development Code
Level Three Application
Applicant: City of Clearwater
Request: Amendment to the Clearwater Community Development Code Division
24, Public Art and Desiqn Program to modify languaqe to encouraqe private
development projects to incorporate public artwork or donate monies into the
Citv's Public Art Fund.
Neiqhborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Christopher Hubbard, Cultural Affairs Specialist
For Staff Report TA2013-08007 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\09/17/2013
Member Carlough moved to recommend approval of Cases TA2013-08006 and
TA2013-08007 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 and
carried unanimously.
F. LEVEL TWO APPLICATION: (Item 1)
1. Case: FLD2013-06022 - 2600 & 2650 McCormick Drive Level Two Application
Owner/Applicant: Heritaqe Insurance Holdinqs, LLC & Skye Lane Properties,
LLC
Aaent: Sean P. Cashen. P.E. Leed AP & Robert Peraolizzi. AICP/PTP: Gulf
Coast Consulting, Inc., 13825 Icot Boulevard, Suite 605 Clearwater, Florida
33701; phone: (727) 524-1818; email: scashen(cr�.gulfcoastconsultinqinc.com)
Location: The 12.376 acre subject property is located at the northeast corner of
the McCormick Drive and Frontage Road intersection alonq US Hiqhway 19 N.
Atlas Paqe: 244A
Existing Zoning: Office (0) District
Reguest: Flexible Development application to allow an existing office use located
at 2600 & 2650 McCormick Drive to expand the parkinq area from 523 parkinq
spaces to 625 parkinq spaces in the Office (O� District with a lot area of 539,087
square-feet; a lot width of 1,281 feet (alonq McCormick Drive� and 328 feet
(along Frontage Road/US Highway 19N�; front (south) setbacks of 29.5 feet (to
pavement� and 100 feet (Buildinq #1); front �south) setback of 25 feet (to
pavement) and 116.4 feet (to Buildinq #2 ; front west) setbacks of 10 feet (to
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pavement) and 158.5 feet (to Buildinq #1)� side (north) setbacks of 3 feet (to
pavement� and 50 1 feet (Buildinq #1)� side (north) setback of 2.7 feet (to
pavement) and 77 feet (to Buildincl#2)� side (east) setbacks of 82 feet (to
pavement) and 392.1 feet (to Building #2 ��parkinq spaces; buildinq heiqht of
38.5 feet (for Buildinq #1 & Building #2); and a reduction from the required four
loadinq spaces to finro loading spaces, as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project pursuant to the Community Development Code Section 2-1004.A, as
well as a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer alonq the west propertv line
from 15 feet wide to 10 feet wide• a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer
along the north propefir line from 5 feet wide to 2.7 feet wide; a reduction to the
width of the foundation landscape from 5 feet to zero feet; to allow 27 parkinq
spaces in a row where 10 consecutive parkinq spaces are allowed; and allow 11
interior landscape islands with widths that range between 5.4 feet and 7.10 feet
from back of curb to curb where interior islands should not be less than eiqht feet
from back of curb to curb and 10 interior landscape islands with square-footaqe
that range between 67.6 square-feet and 146.79 square-feet of qreenspace
where interior landscape islands should not be less than 150 square-feet of
rq eenspace as a Comprehensive Landscape Program, pursuant to the
Community Development Code Section 3-1202.G.
Proposed Use: Office Use
Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberger, Planner III
For Staff Report FLD2013-06022 see Agendas\Community Development Board�2010
s�2013\09/17/2013
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Member van Weezel moved to grant Sarah Calabrese Party Status. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member van Weezel moved to accept Kevin Nurnberger as an expert witness in the
fields of zoning, site plan analysis, planning in general, and code enforcement. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Planner III Kevin Nurnberger reviewed the Staff Report.
Member Barker moved to accept Jennifer Shannon as an expert witness in the fields of
land development, water resources, hydraulic engineering, civil and environmental
engineering, and NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permitting.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Professional Engineer Jennifer Shannon said proposed changes will not reroute
stormwater runoff and should not affect offsite properties. Phase II will provide
stormwater improvements; staff is working with the contractor to obtain necessary
permits from SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District).
Attorney Ed Armstrong, representing the applicant, said the project has the full support
of Planning & Development and Economic Development department staff. He
suggested nearby residents may be unfamiliar with the project.
Member Dame moved to accept Robert Pergolizzi as an expert witness in the field of
transportation planning and as a certified planner. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Robert Pergolizzi, representing the applicant, said he did not anticipate additional traffic
as the buildings will not be enlarged. He reviewed the site, stating some parking spaces
will be retrofitted; the majority of new spaces will be added to the west and north sides
of the property. He said 13 spaces will be added to the rear of the property, near the
large preservation area. He said the project will reduce the buffer between the rear
parking lot and residences from 99 feet to 82 feet; the City requires 10 feet. Parking lot
lighting will comply with Code.
In response to questions, Mr. Pergolizzi said a condition of approval could reduce the
number of hours parking lot lights remain lit. He said the small buffer along the Duke
Energy right-of-way is an existing condition; new spaces will be located along that right-
of-way, close to US 19N. He said the 25-foot buffer and trees along McCormick Drive
will be maintained. He said the size of parking lot islands will be reduced and trees in
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Party Status Sarah Calabrese said the project will remove the tree canopy enjoyed by
residents, increase lighting, noise, and traffic, and will negatively impact their
neighborhood. She submitted a petition signed by Centerview Court residents
requesting denial of the application and expressing concerns the project will diminish
their property values. She requested that the rear buffer remain unchanged.
Attorney Armstrong said the subject site's professional offices operate during business
hours. He said current occupancy is approximately 50%. He said additional parking
spaces will not increase traffic. He said a disproportionate number of new spaces will
be located on the east and north sides of the property, away from residences. He said
the City's US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan encourages this type of project, which
will attract high paying jobs to Clearwater. He said discussions with potential tenants
are underway and project updates are essential to accommodating their needs.
In response to a question, Development Review Manager Robert Tefft reviewed the
City's tree policy.
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Assistant Economic Development & Housing Director Denise Sanderson reviewed
plans by prospective tenants to provide a significant number of high paying jobs;
proposals exceed City economic development goals for the site.
Discussion ensued with comments that the property owner has acted sensitively by
locating most new parking away from residences, the reduction to the buffer is minimal,
and the economic impact of job creation planned for the site is worthwhile.
Member Barker moved to approve Case FLD2013-06022 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.
G. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Attest
Board Reporter
Chair
Community Development Board
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