09/17/2013 COMMUNITY 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 Donald 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
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,
Carlough, Hinrichs, van Weezel, Alternate Member Funk, City Staff
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: August 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
summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
D. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT HEARD ON AGENDA: None
E. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the
applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by
a single vote at the beginning of the meeting: (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, requiring new members of the Community
Development Board, Municipal Code Enforcement Board, and Building/Flood
Board of Adjustment and Appeals to be registered voters.
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Leslie Dougall-Sides, Assistant City Attorney
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For Staff Report TA2013-08006 see Agendas\Community Development Board\2010
s\2013\09/17/2013
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 Design Program to modify language to encourage private
development projects to incorporate public artwork or donate monies into the
City's Public Art Fund.
Neighborhood 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: Heritage Insurance Holdings, LLC & Skye Lane Properties,
LLC
Agent: Sean P. Cashen, P.E, Leed AP & Robert Pergolizzi, AICP/PTP; Gulf
Coast Consulting, Inc., 13825 Icot Boulevard, Suite 605 Clearwater, Florida
33701; phone: (727) 524-1818; email: scashen(agulfcoastconsultinginc.com)
Location: The 12.376 acre subject property is located at the northeast corner of
the McCormick Drive and Frontage Road intersection along US Highway 19 N.
Atlas Page: 244A
Existing Zoning: Office (0) District
Request: Flexible Development application to allow an existing office use located
at 2600 & 2650 McCormick Drive to expand the parking area from 523 parking
spaces to 625 parking spaces in the Office (0) District with a lot area of 539,087
square-feet; a lot width of 1,281 feet (along McCormick Drive) and 328 feet
(along Frontage Road/US Highway 19N); front (south) setbacks of 29.5 feet (to
pavement) and 100 feet (Building #1); front (south) setback of 25 feet (to
pavement) and 116.4 feet (to Building #2); front (west) setbacks of 10 feet (to
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pavement) and 158.5 feet (to Building #1); side (north) setbacks of 3 feet (to
pavement) and 50.1 feet (Building #1); side (north) setback of 2.7 feet (to
pavement) and 77 feet (to Building #2); side (east) setbacks of 82 feet (to
pavement) and 392.1 feet (to Building #2); 625 parking spaces; building height of
38.5 feet (for Building #1 & Building #2); and a reduction from the required four
loading spaces to two 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 along the west property line
from 15 feet wide to 10 feet wide; a reduction to the perimeter landscape buffer
along the north property 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 parking
spaces in a row where 10 consecutive parking 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 eight feet
from back of curb to curb and 10 interior landscape islands with square-footage
that range between 67.6 square-feet and 146.79 square-feet of greenspace
where interior landscape islands should not be less than 150 square-feet of
greenspace as a Comprehensive Landscape Program, pursuant to the
Community Development Code Section 3-1202.G.
Proposed Use: Office Use
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberger, Planner III
For Staff Report FLD2013-06022 see Agendas\Community Development Board\2010
s\2013\09/17/2013
Sarah Kudelko Calabrese requested Party Status as representative for her parents,
David and Cathy Kudelko, who were out of town.
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
the islands will be replaced with smaller varieties, altering the tree canopy.
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.
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COPIES: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for September 17, 2013
DATE: September 12, 2013
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting August 20, 2013
Agenda
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2013- 06022— 2600 and 2650 McCormick Drive
Planner: Kevin Nurnberger, Planner III
Yes No
Level Three Applications (Item 1)
1. Case: TA2013 -08006 Ordinance No. 8478 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney
2. Case TA2013 -08007 Ordinance No. 8481 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Christopher Hubbard, MA Cultural Affairs Specialist
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Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for September 17, 2013
DATE: September 12, 2013
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting August 20, 2013
Agenda
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2013- 06022— 2600 and 2650 McCormick Drive
Planner: Kevin Nurnberger, Planner III
Yes No
Level Three Applications (Item 1)
1. Case: TA2013 -08006 Ordinance No. 8478 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney
2. Case TA2013 -08007 Ordinance No. 8481 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Christopher Hubbard, MA Cultural Affairs Specialist
I have c ucte a perso al investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
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Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for September 17, 2013
DATE: September 12, 2013
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting August 20, 2013
Agenda
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2013- 06022— 2600 and 2650 McCormick Drive
Planner: Kevin Nurnberger, Planner III
Yes
No
Level Three Applications (Item 1)
1. Case: TA2013 -08006 Ordinance No. 8478 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney
2. Case TA2013 -08007 Ordinance No. 8481 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Christopher Hubbard, MA Cultural Affairs Specialist
I have conducted
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Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for September 17, 2013
DATE: September 12, 2013
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting August 20, 2013
Agenda
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2013- 06022— 2 ! 0 and 2650 McCormick Drive
Planner: Kevin Nurnberger, ' lanner III
Yes No
Level Three Applications (Item 1)
1. Case: TA2013 -08006 Ordinance No. 8478 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney
2. Case TA2013 -08007 Ordinance No. 8481 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Christopher Hubbard, MA Cultural Affairs Specialist
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Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for September 17, 2013
DATE: September 12, 2013
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting August 20, 2013
Agenda
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2013- 06022— 2600 and 2650 McCormick Drive
Planner: Kevin Nurnberger, Planner III
Yes
No
Level Three Applications (Item 1)
1. Case: TA2013 -08006 Ordinance No. 8478 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Leslie Dougall- Sides, Assistant City Attorney
2. Case TA2013 -08007 Ordinance No. 8481 -13 Amendments to the Community Development
Code
Prepared By: Christopher Hubbard, MA Cultural Affairs Specialist
I have conducte' : 'rsonal invest patio on the personal site visit to the following pr perties.
Signature: Date: 1 f f / J
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