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01/09/1996DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF CLEARWATER January 9, 1996 Present: William McCann Vice Chair Robert Herberich Board Member Mary Mavronicolas Board Member Kathy Milam Board Member Mark Cagni Board Member Don McCarty Design Planner Absent: MacArthur “Mac” Boykins Board Member Art Shand Chair (Resigned) The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 3:20 p.m. in the City Hall Annex. In order to provide continuity, the items will be listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. A. Call to Order and Introductions New Board member Mark Cagni, General Contractor, appointed by the City Commission at their January 4, 1996 meeting to represent the Urban Center District, was introduced to the Board and gave a little background information about himself and his contracting business. B. Minutes Approval - November 14, 1995 Mr. McCarty stated that due to illnesses on the Board and resignations from the Board, the minutes of the November 14, 1995 meeting had not yet been approved. Vice Chair McCann asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, Member Milam moved and member Mavronicolas seconded that the minutes be approved as written. The motion passed unanimously. C. Board Discussion Draft 1996 Urban Center District Design Guidelines General discussion ensued concerning the revised Draft Design Guidelines with graphics that had been mailed to Board members in December. Members McCann and Milam both stated that they were very pleased with both the text and graphics and also that these guidelines were very clear in their statements and purpose. It was the consensus of the Board that this draft of the guidelines was acceptable. Mr. McCarty then handed out a draft of the new Clearwater Design Review Process which contained the process, the procedures, the submittal requirements, appeals process and an accompanying chart. After general discussion, it was agreed that members review and be prepared to vote on them at the next meeting. Other Issues The Board discussed the postponed field trip from December and the need for an additional special meeting at the end of January. After alternatives and schedules were discussed, the Board decided to reschedule the Streetscape field trip to 1:00 p.m. on January 23 with the balance of the regular meeting to follow in the City Commission Chambers. Also, the members felt that it was important to hold an extra meeting this month to discuss a point system. Member Milam moved and Member Mavronicolas seconded a motion calling for a special meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. D. Chairman's Items & E. Director's Items No items were discussed. F. Selection of 1996 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Mr. McCarty stated that the Rules and Regulations of the Board state that at the conclusion of business of its first regularly scheduled meeting in January, the Board shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the year, followed by its annual review of the Rules and Procedures. Mr. McCann opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. The only nomination was that of William McCann. The nominations were closed and Mr. McCann was elected unanimously. The nominations for Vice Chairperson were Robert Herberich and Kathy Milam. The nominations were closed. Kathy Milam was selected by a vote of 3 to 2. The Rules and Regulations were discussed. A motion was made by Member Milam and seconded by Member Herberich to continue the existing Rules and Regulations for 1996. G. Board and Staff Comments Mr. McCarty distributed a copy of Art Shand's letter of resignation from the Board to Mayor Garvey. Board members asked for clarification by Scott Shuford and the Legal Department on Board and City residency requirements. It was the consensus of the Board to have staff prepare a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board to Mr. Shand for his service to be signed by the Board. General discussion ensued about the design professional vacancy on the Board and who has and who might be interested in applying for consideration by the Commission. Mr. McCarty stated that if members knew of any design professionals interested in serving on the Board, they need to file an application with the City Clerk as the others have done. H. Adjournment With no further business to be discussed, Member Milam moved and Member Cagni seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously at 5:10 p.m.