08/11/1998DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 11, 1998
Present: William McCann Chair
Alex Plisko Board Member
Robert Herberich Board Member
Howard Hamilton Board Member
Vacant Seat Board Member
Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Lou Hilton Senior Planner
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
Absent: Kathy Milam Vice-Chair
Mark Cagni Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. in City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance and review of board procedures followed.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
Item B - Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 23, 1998
The Chair postponed approval of the June 23, 1998, meeting minutes to the next meeting.
Item C - Discussion of Proposals for Design Review
1. DRB 98-015 - Emily’s Restaurant, David Gilliland, General Contractor, Agent
101 Garden Avenue South (Proposed Facade and Canopy Alterations)
General Contractor David Gilliland said the architect and engineer have performed all preliminary work at the property. He presented a color sample for the board’s approval, saying
the color selected is in character with surrounding buildings. Senior Planner Lou Hilton said the new canopy design and color will be an improvement to the overall appearance of the
restaurant and contribute to the overall appearance of the downtown district.
Member Hamilton moved to approve DRB 98-015 as presented. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Item D - Chairman’s Items
In response to a question, Mr. Hilton said the Central Permitting Department is being reorganized. Senior Planner Don McCarty has resigned and other employees have resigned and transferred
to other departments.
In response to a question, Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said staff will continue to provide support to the board.
Item E - Director’s Comments
It was suggested staff invite the new Central Permitting Department Director to a board meeting.
Ms. Dougall-Sides said the draft of the revised LDC (Land Development Code) is expected to be completed August 17, 1998, for public review. Board members requested a copy.
Member Hamilton stated he will not attend the August 25, 1998, meeting.
Item F - Board and Staff Items
It was noted the DRB had never approved a motel sign in the right-of-way on Cleveland Street and Angie’s diagonal yellow sign. It was noted the chiropractor’s office signs on Drew
Street and Garden Avenue may not conform to code. Mr. Hilton will inform staff of these concerns.
In response to a question, Ms. Dougall-Sides said some City boards will be combined under the revised LDC.
In response to a question, Ms. Dougall-Sides said the City is hiring a master planner to develop a number of projects, including the beach.
Item G - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.