09/13/2000BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL ON BUILDING/FLOOD CONTROL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 13, 2000
Present: John H. Logan, Jr. Chair
Edward H. Walker, Jr. Board Member
Michael D. Corcoran Board Member
Pankaj Shah Board Member
Carroll Nall, Jr. Board Member
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Bill Wright Building Construction Inspector II
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #A - Approval of Minutes
Member Nall moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 2000, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
ITEM #B - Continued Requests – None.
ITEM #C - New Requests
1) 501 North Madison Avenue, Clearwater: Bank of America, Owner: Mark H Kimball, Representative. Request planned demolition of building be stopped. Legal description: Country Club
Add, Blk 10, Lot 15. Parcel #10-29-15-18414-010-0150
On June 15, 2000, the City cited the building at 501 North Madison Avenue as an unsafe structure. Problems associated with the structure relate to unsecured windows, exposed elements
on water heater, broken glass, peeling siding on building, improper wiring and open wires, deteriorated and drooping ceiling, falling ceiling plaster, leaking roof, deteriorated floor
and floor coverings, termite damage to floors and threshold, blocked exit door, holes in wall, deteriorated kitchen cabinets, deterioration of roof system including decking, studding,
and framing, deteriorated porch decking, walls, and archway, dry rot on framing and walls, deteriorated plaster, wire into fireplace, peeling paint, and soft spot in floor.
Building construction Inspector Bill Wright distributed photograph sheets from the Unsafe Structure Report dated June 15, 2000. Representative Mark Kimball said Bank of America had
contracted him to sell this foreclosed property. He said a recent offer had fallen through. He said potential buyers are aware of City Code requirements. He requested enough time
to close on the property and make necessary repairs. Concern was expressed the 75-year-old structure is too damaged to restore. Mr. Wright opposed the property remaining in its
current condition for 6 more months. He said the building is not well secured and expressed concern regarding City liability. Discussion ensued regarding time extensions.
Member Shah moved to approve a 45-day extension that runs with the land to obtain necessary permits, plus an additional 90-days for the completion of necessary repairs to the structure
at 501 North Madison Avenue to meet Section 47.161 City Code of Ordinances regarding unsafe buildings. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2) 1505 South Belcher Road, Clearwater: Exxon Mobil, Owner: Rosalie Kendall, Representative. Request postponement of demolition to allow time for contractors to meet with inspector
and bring property into compliance with City Code. Legal description: From SW ¼ of NW ¼ run S 55 ft. & E 50 ft. for pob th NE 20ft th E 180ft th S 200ft th W. Parcel #19-29-16-00000-330-0600
On June 28, 2000, the City cited the building at 1505 South Belcher Road as an unsafe structure. Problems associated with the structure relate to unsecured middle roll-up door, opened
light panels, deteriorated fascia, subfascia, and wood beams, roof damage on canopy, destroyed fixtures, electrical, shelving, and cooler, open electrical boxes, trash and debris throughout
building, burned bicycle in bathroom, unsecured burned bathroom door, broken door lock, collapsed ceiling tile in rest room, missing sink parks, unsanitary conditions, destroyed interior
and ceiling. Mr. Wright distributed photograph sheets from the Unsafe Structure Reports dated June 28, 2000.
John Jones, Exxon Mobil representative, said a pre-bid meeting had been held regarding the demolition of the building and removal of the gasoline tanks, sub floor, underground lifts,
islands, and canopy. He anticipated it would take a week to award the bid after bids are received on September 19, 2000. He said the asbestos report indicates no associated problems.
Mr. Wright said the building is secured.
Member Corcoran moved to approve a 75-day extension to obtain permits and complete the demolition of the property at 1505 South Belcher Road to meet Section 47.161 City Code of Ordinances
regarding unsafe buildings. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #D -Pending Matters – None.
ITEM #E - Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.