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01/12/1999DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER January 12, 1999 Present: William McCann Chair Howard Hamilton Board Member Alex Plisko Board Member Mark Cagni Board Member Vacant Seat Board Member Absent: Kathy Milam Vice Chair Robert Herberich Board Member Also Present: Antonia Gerli Senior Planner Brenda Moses Board Reporter To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and review of meeting procedures. ITEM B - Minutes of Previous Meetings Member Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1998, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM C - Discussion of Proposals for Design Review: C1. DRB 99-01 JAMI AL SALAM, INC., 225 North Fort Harrison; Agent: Steve Jordan, Sunwest construction; exterior renovation The applicant plans to renovate a commercial building into a small mosque. Facade changes include replacing windows, removing an exterior overhang and replacing it with a fabric awning, and adding a copper minaret dome on the south side of the building. Staff recommends approval as this renovation will improve the building and surrounding area. In response to a question, Senior Planner Antonia Gerli said the minaret complies with code. Steve Jordan, Sunwest Construction of Largo, Inc., said the dome will be onion-shaped. Mr. Metatidrizi, Secretary for JAMAI AL SALAM, Inc., said a structural engineer will design the round minaret to be constructed of plywood, wire mesh, and stucco, and painted either gold or light blue. No color has been selected for the fabric awning. Member Plisko moved approval of DRB 99-01 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. C2. DRB 99-02 DICKSON AUTOMOTIVE (ICE COLD AIR), 1180 Court Street; Owner: Kathy Dickson; signs The applicant proposes a free-standing 63.3 square foot sign, and a 35 square foot wall sign. The yellow and blue signs, with a touch of white, comply with code and are ready for staff approval. The surrounding area, which needs improvement, includes auto-related businesses and industrial and commercial uses. The applicant is attempting to improve her property. Staff recommends approval. Kathy Dickson, Secretary for Dickson Automotive, Inc., said she and her husband had purchased the property and are leasing it. The property has been in a state of disrepair for some time. In response to a question, she said plans are to use the colors shown on the drawings. The red color will be eliminated if it is too gaudy. Member Cagni moved approval of DRB 99-02 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. C3. DRB 99-03 ANECO, INC., 400 South Greenwood; Addition to existing building The applicant proposes an addition to a light industrial building on property zoned Urban Center Eastern Corridor. The project is in compliance with code and has been approved by staff. Staff recommends approval of this request. Abe Munday, H&G Structures, said the addition will provide more work space. The color scheme will remain the same. In response to a question, he said staff had required new landscaping be installed. Member Plisko moved approval of DRB 99-03 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM D - Election of Officers In response to a question, Ms. Gerli said the Commission will hear second reading of the new LDC (Land Development Code) on January 21, 1999. It is anticipated to be approved. Member Plisko moved that current Design Review Board officers remain in office as the board will be disbanded after the new LDC is adopted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM E - Chairman’s Items - None. ITEM F - Director’s Comments - None. ITEM G - Board and Staff Items Member Hamilton said he will not attend the next meeting. ITEM H - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. The following two meetings were canceled due to a lack of a quorum. No further meetings were scheduled as the board was dissolved with the adoption of the new Community Development Code.