03/12/1996DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 12, 1996
Present:
William McCann
Kathy Milam
Robert Herberich
Mark Cagni
Alex Plisko
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Don McCarty
Gwen Legters
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Design Planner
Board Reporter
Absent:
MacArthur “Mac” Boykins
7th seat vacant
Board Member
To provide continuity for research, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 3:05 p.m. in City Hall. Alex Plisko was welcomed as a new member.
B. Minutes Approval -- February 27, 1996
Member Milam moved to approve the minutes according to copies submitted in writing to each member by the Board Reporter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
C. Board Discussion
1. Revised DRB Meeting Agenda Format
Discussion ensued regarding the revised order of agenda. A suggestion was for the Chair to open each meeting with a statement of proceedings for the benefit of the public. Consensus
was to accept the revised format.
2. Revised Design Guideline Acknowledgment List
Discussion ensued regarding revisions to the acknowledgment list. Mr. McCarty will update the City Commission list after the new Commission is seated in April. Member Milam moved
to accept the list as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Other Issues
Mr. McCarty distributed copies of the application process flow chart showing time frames. Consensus was to approve the chart and no action was taken.
Mr. McCarty submitted a proposed cover sheet with revised subtitle for the Design Guidelines book. The Board preferred a smaller font and the more descriptive text printed on
the December 12 draft. Mr. McCarty is working with the printer regarding binding, print style, type scale, fonts and graphics.
D. Chair’s Items -- None
E. Director’s Items
Mr. McCarty reported he and Mr. Shuford have been invited to address the Clearwater Downtown Partnership on March 19 at 6:00 p.m. He was asked to discuss the Design Guidelines for
the Urban Center district and Mr. Shuford will explain the Land Development Code revisions for the downtown area. Mr. McCarty distributed three handouts describing the Downtown Partnership’s
goals, roles of the comprising groups, and a list of activities scheduled by the Downtown Development Board’s Design Committee. Brief discussion ensued regarding the downtown incentive
fund and whether it will continue.
F. Board and Staff Comments
Discussion ensued regarding the importance of an attractive cover style for the Design Guidelines book. Mr. McCarty reiterated he will meet with graphics designers and come back with
suggestions before the guidelines go to the Commission in April.
Mr. McCarty said City C-View TV personnel will be scheduled to offer guidance prior to the start of live broadcasts. It was indicated the meetings will continue in Chambers after the
Municipal Services Complex opens.
Mr. McCarty said he has received official notification of Ms. Mavronicolas’ resignation. The City Clerk is processing applications for an appointment to fill the vacancy. It was indicated
the qualification is for a merchant or resident representing Clearwater beach.
G. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.