08/05/1997 - Special
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 5, 1997
Present: William McCann Chair
Kathy Milan Vice-Chair
Robert Herberich Member
Mark Cagni Member
Alex Plisko Member
Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Scott Shuford Central Permitting Director
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
Absent: Howard Hamilton Member
MacArthur “Mac” Boykins Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. at City Hall. The Chair led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM #B - Discussion of Proposals for Design Review
1) (Cont’d from 07/08/97) DRB #97-001 (Amended sign) Pinch-A-Penny, Inc., 651 Court Street
(Freestanding Sign)
Exhibit A
Central Permitting Director Scott Shuford reviewed the amended request () for
the freestanding sign at the Pinch-A-Penny building, 651 Court Street, and associated
attached signs on the train station building next door. The July 8, 1997, meeting was
continued for the applicant to work with staff regarding the freestanding sign. He stated
property owner Fred Thomas seemed enthusiastic regarding a design suggested by Senior
Design Planner Don McCarty. Mr. Shuford said the amended request is similar to Mr.
McCarty’s proposal except for the arrow, which is large and overwhelms the sign. He
recommended the arrow’s size and length be reduced.
In response to a question, Mr. Shuford said the size of attached signs on the train
station building will meet City code. A sign is permitted on each side of that building. In
response to a question, he indicated the freestanding sign will be lighted from the inside. He
did not know which material would be used for the freestanding sign’s structure. The
freestanding sign must conform with City Commission approved variances.
Member Milan moved to approve the amended request for the freestanding sign at 651
Exhibit A
Court Street as shown in with the condition that the arrow’s size be reduced. The
motion
was duly seconded.
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In response to a question, Mr. Shuford said this approval also covers all signs on the
fascia of the train station building.
carried
Upon the vote being taken, the motion was unanimously.
Consensus was for staff to review the final design of the freestanding sign for
compliance with the condition.
ITEM #C - Chair’s Items - None.
ITEM #D - Director’s Items - None.
ITEM #E - Board and Staff Items
In response to a question, Mr. Shuford said the new City Manager, Michael Roberto,
will visit the boards and introduce himself. A schedule has not been set. In response to a
question, he said the City Manager understands the economics of good design and how it
helps the entire business community.
ITEM #F - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m.
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