03/21/2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 21, 2000
Present: Gerald Figurski Chair
Edward Mazur, Jr. Vice Chair
William Johnson Board Member
David Gildersleeve Board Member
Shirley Moran Board Member
Carlen A. Petersen Board Member
Absent: Alex Plisko Board Member
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Ralph Stone Planning Director
Cynthia Hardin Assistant Planning Director
Lisa Fierce Development Review Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM A - REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE/RECONSIDERATION
400 Jones StreetOsceola Bay Inc. / Osceola Bay Ltd. / Green
Item A1 - , Clearwater:
Corner Inc / Morrishill Inc. / Osceola Properties Inc. / Sunset Properties Inc. /
Carisa M. Marion / Gulfview Restaurant Inc. / Zeus Inn Inc. / Anthonios Markopulos
(Osceola Bay Development, LLC.)
– Owners. Request Flexible Development approval
of a Residential Infill Redevelopment Project and 1) increase height by 30-feet to 179
feet; 2) increase density to 41.6-dwelling units per acre; and 3) vacate Osceola Avenue
right-of-way between Jones Street and Georgia Street. Sec 09-29-15, M&B's 43.04,
43.05, &43.06; Lutz, Clovis C. Sub, Lots A & B; Jones' Sub of Nicholson's, Blk 2, Lots 1-
FL 00-01-03
2; and Cate's, A.B. & Jennie Sub, Lots 8-11 & submerged land.
Staff requested this item be continued due to an application error.
motion
Member Mazur moved to continue Item A1 to a date uncertain. The was
carried
duly seconded and unanimously.
ITEM B - CONTINUED ITEMS
- None.
ITEM C - LEVEL 3 APPLICATIONS
Member Johnson moved to consider non-controversial annexations as part of a
consent agenda. There was no second.
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Assistant Planning Director Cyndi Hardin suggested if no opposition is voiced
when the audience is polled, the board could approve annexations without a verbal staff
review of the item.
1620 Stevenson’s DriveJohn C. & Margaret C. Payne
Item C1 – , Clearwater: -
Owners. Request annexation of 0.25 acre to the City; rezone from R-3, Residential,
Single-Family District in Pinellas County to Low Medium Density Residential District
(LMDR); and land use amendment from Residential Low in Pinellas County to
Residential Low Classification. Lot 13, Blk. A, Stevenson’s Heights Sec 10-29-15
ANX099-12-24
The owners have requested annexation to receive garbage collection service
from the City. The applicants have received City water and sewer services since July
31, 1981. The subject property features a single-family home. The property’s land use
plan designation will be Residential Low and it will be zoned Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). The applicants have paid the tap fee and utility deposit.
The proposed annexation can be served by all City services, including utilities,
police, fire and emergency medical services without an adverse effect on service levels.
The proposed annexation and use are consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan
and Countywide Plan with regard to the Future Land Use Map, goals, and policies. The
property will exceed the minimum lot size of the LMDR District.
Staff recommends approval of the annexation of the property at 1620
Stevenson's Drive, approval of the Residential Low plan category pursuant to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, and approval of the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
zoning district pursuant to Code.
motion
Member Gildersleeve moved to accept staff’s report. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
Member Johnson moved to recommend the City Commission approve Item C1 to
motion
annex the 0.25 acre property at 1620 Stevenson’s Drive to the City. The was
carried
duly seconded and unanimously.
Member Johnson moved to recommend the City Commission approve Item C1 to
rezone from R-3, Residential, Single-Family District in Pinellas County to LMDR (Low
Medium Density Residential District) and a land use amendment from Residential Low in
Pinellas County to Residential Low Classification for 1620 Stevenson’s Drive. The
motion carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
2600 Block Belleair Road ExtensionThe Grand Bellagio at
Item C2 – , Clearwater:
Baywatch Ltd. Partnership
– Owner, Christopher Del Guidice - Representative.
Request annexation of 0.07-acre to the City; land use amendment from Commercial
General in Pinellas County to Commercial General Classification; and rezone from C-2,
Commercial, General Retail, and Limited Services District in Pinellas County to
ANX99-12-25
Commercial District (C). Parcel: 7/29/16/00000/220/0200.
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The applicant has requested annexation of the 0.07-acre, 2600 block Belleair
Road extension, on the northeast corner of the US 19N intersection to use as sidewalk.
The property’s land use plan designation will be Commercial General and it will be
zoned Commercial (C). The applicants have paid the assessment and sewer impact
fees for the entire development.
On July 16, 1998, the City annexed the 62.11-acre “Allen Creek Properties.” On
September 23, 1999, the DRC (Development Review Committee) approved a site plan
for 644 units. The subject 5-foot strip also belongs to the developer, Grand Bellagio at
Baywatch Limited Partnership. This strip was not included in the initial annexation due
to an oversight. Staff recommends approval.
Member Johnson moved to accept staff’s report and recommend the City
Commission approve Item C2 to annex the 0.07-acre parcel, in the 2600 block Belleair
motion carried
Road extension, to the City. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Member Johnson moved to recommend the City Commission approve Item C2 to
rezone from C-2, Commercial, General Retail, and Limited Services District in Pinellas
County to Commercial District (C) and a land use amendment from Commercial General
in Pinellas County to Commercial General Classification for the 0.07-acre parcel, in the
motion carried
2600 block Belleair Road extension. The was duly seconded and
unanimously.
1400 Block of North Belcher RoadSarandaporou Partners,
Item C3 – , Clearwater:
Inc.
– Owner, Harry Cline - Representative. Request annexation of 2 acres to the City.
ANX00-01-01
Parcel: 7/29/16/00000/220/0200.
AND
1400 Block of North Belcher RoadSarandaporou Partners,
Item C4 – , Clearwater:
Inc.
– Owner, Harry Cline - Representative. Request land use amendment from
Residential Estate (RE) in Pinellas County to Residential Low Classification (RL) and
rezone from Agriculture/Estate (A-E) District in Pinellas County to Low Density
LUZ 00-01-01
Residential (LDR) District. Sec. 07-29-16.
The subject property has a pending case that proposes to change the Future
Land Use Plan category to Residential Low and zoning district to Low Density
Residential. The property owners request annexation of the vacant 2-acre property.
Townhouse development has been proposed.
The proposed annexation can be served by all City services, including utilities,
police, fire and emergency medical services without an adverse effect on service levels.
The applicants are aware of the required impact fees and other additional costs
associated with the extension of water and sewer to the site. The proposed annexation
will meet the required density of Residential Low.
Staff recommends approval of the annexation of this property legally described
as that portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 7, Township 29 South,
Range 16 East lying 50 feet Southerly of and parallel to CSX Railroad centerline less the
West 55 feet thereof (MB22/02).
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The applicant also has requested to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Future
Land Use Map from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Low (RL) and to rezone from
Agriculture/Estate (County) District to Low Density Residential (LDR) District.
Senior Planner Gary Jones said this application has illuminated a need to amend
the Code to allow Level 2 approval of Flexible Development in a low-density residential
district. This proposed multi-family development would increase density 2 steps, from 1
unit/acre to 5 units, and meet the Countywide plan. Its location off Belcher Road abuts a
low-density residential district to the east and pockets of commercial and industrial uses
to the west. While the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) has rated Belcher
Road’s LOS (level of service) in this area ”F,” residential development will create the
least impact.
Planning Director Ralph Stone said the property is challenging to develop as it is
oddly shaped, abuts railroad tracks and the Long Center recreational facility, and has
ingress/egress off Belcher Road, which features nearby industrial uses. He said the
project will provide a transition between development densities.
Harry Cline, representative, said no one would build a single-family home on this
remnant parcel. He said no more than 7 townhouses will be constructed.
One resident spoke in opposition to the project.
Mr. Jones indicated the property has no access to the abutting neighborhood. It
was felt this project will provide an appropriate buffer.
Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend the City Commission
approve Item C3 and annex the property in the 1400 block of Belcher Road, legally
described as that portion of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 7, Township
29 South, Range 16 East lying 50 feet Southerly of and parallel to CSX Railroad
motion
centerline less the West 55 feet thereof (MB22/02). The was duly seconded and
carried
unanimously.
Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend the City Commission
approve Item C4 to rezone from A-E (Agriculture/Estate) District in Pinellas County to
LDR (Low Density Residential) District and a land use amendment from RE (Residential
Estate) classification in Pinellas County to Residential Low Classification (RL) for
property in the 1400 block of Belcher Road, legally described as that portion of the
Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 7, Township 29 South, Range 16 East lying
50 feet Southerly of and parallel to CSX Railroad centerline less the West 55 feet thereof
motion carried
(MB22/02). The was duly seconded and unanimously.
2155 Montclair RoadAscot Land Development Corporation
Item C5 - , Clearwater:
(Paradise Adult Living Services, Inc.)
- Owner. Request annexation of 10.625 acres
to the City; land use amendment from/to Residential Urban (upland area) and
Preservation (wetland area) classifications; and rezone from Agricultural Estates
Residential District (A-E) in Pinellas County to Medium Density Residential (MDR)
District (upland area) and Preservation (P) District (wetland area). Sec. 01-29-15, M&B
ANX00-02-02
14.01.
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ITEM D - LEVEL 2 APPLICATIONS
AND
2155 Montclair RoadAscot Land Development Corporation
Item D1 - , Clearwater:
(Paradise Adult Living Services, Inc.)
- Owner. Request Flexible Development
approval to permit an assisted living facility, as a Residential Infill Project, on a site that
does not front on a major, arterial street. Sec. 01-29-15, M&B 14.01.
FL 00-02-06
The heavily wooded 10.625-acre site, on Montclair Road’s south side, west of
Belcher Road, includes the 4-acre Beckett Lake Preserve/wetland area on its south.
The applicant’s proposal to construct a 73,000-square foot assisted living facility meets
all Flexible Development criteria except for the requirement that it be located on a major
arterial road. Montclair Road is not arterial.
The site will feature about 6.5 acres of undisturbed preservation consisting of
approximately two acres on the site’s west side, in addition to the 4-acre wetland area.
This buffer/open space will retain the natural vistas of neighbors to the west. The 3-story
buildings will be less than 50-feet high and more than 40 feet from all property lines.
One freestanding sign, with a maximum of 12-square feet, is permitted.
General commercial, retail, restaurants, etc. are required to locate on major
arterial roads due to their high generation of traffic. Assisted living facilities, however,
generate less traffic than single-family use. The site is close to Belcher Road, an arterial
road. The development is not possible without this variance. The site will serve as a
transition between the single-family area to the west and commercial nursery to the east.
Staff feels the project will enhance area property values and increase the site’s
value from $496,700 to $10-million. Although the site is in the County, annexation and
rezoning applications have been filed. The proposed zoning is Medium Density
Residential District, which permits this use as a Level Two, Flexible Development.
Landscaping improvements will meet or exceed Code requirements. The development
will have one point of access from Montclair Road and generate traffic comparable to
other permitted uses for the site. The project is similar in size and scale to On Top of the
World apartment buildings directly north.
The DRC (Development Review Committee) reviewed the application and
supporting materials on February 24, 2000. Staff recommends approval of a Flexible
Development, as a Residential Infill Project, for a 73,000-square foot, assisted living
facility in the Medium Density Residential District that does not front a major arterial
street at 2155 Montclair Road, subject to conditions: 1) City Commission approves
proposed annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning and 2) a landscape plan that
meets or exceeds Code requirements be submitted to and approved by staff prior to
issuance of any permits.
Development Review Manager Lisa Fierce reported on March 20, 2000, the City
had received a facsimile from Larry Crow’s law office stating he is the local attorney for
Sidney Colen and On Top of the World, as objectors to Items C5 and D1. Assistant City
Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides indicated State statute provides privileges during
legislative sessions to attorneys, like Mr. Crow, who serve as State legislators. Upon
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notification, courts and municipal boards are required to continue cases until the
legislature has recessed, if the objector is granted party status. A faxed supplement
requested the CDB (Community Development Board) grant Mr. Crow’s client party
status.
Sidney Colen, of On Top of the World, said his development is across the street
from the subject property, and that he is an interested party. He stated he had legal
representative when Pinellas County considered this issue previously and would be
deprived of legal representation if these items are not continued. He did not object to
the assisted living facility but expressed concern regarding its impact on On Top of the
World. He opposed plans to locate the facility’s corporate offices on site. In response to
a question, he said he did not know why Mr. Crow had not forwarded the request for
continuance before yesterday. Concern was expressed further delay due to this last
minute action would create a hardship for the applicant. Mr. Colen felt it important his
attorney relate historic facts to the board.
Ed Armstrong, representative, disputed the inability of Mr. Colen’s primary law
firm to attend today’s meeting. Robert Forlizzo, of Ascot Land Development Corp., said
the administration office will feature two corporate employees to run the project, the
corporation’s only asset. He said last August, On Top of the World had contacted him
objecting to the use of “Paradise” in the facility’s name and demanding an easement for
a pipe that drains part of the On Top of the World development into Beckett Lake. He
said his corporation has signed a settlement agreement with an On Top of the World
attorney agreeing to change the name and grant the easement. He said a continuance
could cause the project to collapse. Mr. Armstrong said the County had approved the
project previously. The developer then determined to annex the property to receive City
sewer and water services.
Mr. Colen said the facility had increased in size from 90 to 132 beds, while the
number of parking spaces had decreased. He requested the board continue this item
until April. It was noted legislators are busy during the session’s last days. It was felt
Mr. Crow could not appear before May.
Member Gildersleeve moved to deny Sidney Colen and On Top of the World
motion carried
party status related to Items C5 and D1. The was duly seconded and
unanimously.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said once a site plan is approved, the
DRC’s (Development Review Committee) report becomes part of the file. The site plan
is not cited as a condition as it is part of the file, which tracks all modifications. The plan
presented to the CDB includes adjustments based on DRC comments. The site plan
includes the easement for the Top of the World drainage pipe. In response to a
question, Ed Armstrong, representative, said the easement will be granted to the
County. Ms. Hardin said the project’s location will be adjusted once a detailed wetlands
survey is complete.
Two residents expressed concern regarding changes to the project. It was
stated the developer had worked with residents west of the site to protect their vistas.
Ms. Dougall-Sides said annexation is not a conditional action. Mr. Stone said in
the past year, the County and City had approved increased bed counts, allowing the
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project to increase in size. Ms. Fierce said the building will be 42 feet tall, while 50 feet
is permitted. It was stated a letter containing many signatures demonstrates
neighborhood support for this project.
Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend the City Commission annex
the subject 10.65 acres to the City, rezone from Agricultural Estates Residential District
(A-E) in Pinellas County to Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (upland area) and
Preservation (P) District (wetland area) and a land use amendment from/to Residential
Urban (upland area) and Preservation (wetland area) classifications at 2155 Montclair
motion carried
Road. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Member Johnson moved for the CDB to approve Flexible Development to permit
an assisted living facility, as a Residential Infill Project, on a site that does not front on a
major, arterial street at 2155 Montclair Road, subject to conditions: 1) City Commission
approves proposed annexation, land use amendment, and rezoning and 2) a landscape
plan that meets or exceeds Code requirements be submitted to and approved by staff
motion carried
prior to issuance of any permits. The was duly seconded and
unanimously.
1005 Howard StreetRobert C. Young/Young's Funeral Home
Item D2 - , Clearwater:
– Owner, Mark Jonnatti - Representative. Request Flexible Development approval to
expand existing funeral home (Retail Sales & Service) in an Office District and reduce
25-foot front setbacks to: 1) 8 feet on Ewing Street; 2) 11 feet on Greenwood Avenue;
and 3) 5 feet on Howard Street, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project
& Comprehensive Landscape Program. Belmont Sub 2nd Addition, Blk F, Lots 1-7 &
FL 00-01-04
part of Lot 8.
The 0.44-acre site, on the southwest corner of Howard Street and Greenwood
Avenue, features a 2,371-square foot funeral home. The site’s 2 parking areas have 2-
curb cuts each and egress/ingress onto Ewing and Greenwood avenues. The site’s
landscaping is limited to a few trees on the south property line. A freestanding sign,
approximately 12-square feet, fronts Greenwood Avenue. An awning, on the building’s
north elevation, provides approximately 11-square feet of attached signage.
The applicant proposes to expand the 25-year old funeral home. As the lot is
relatively small, setback reductions are necessary to enlarge the facility enough to serve
the applicant’s clientele. The 1,560-square feet expansion will increase the building’s
size to 3,931-square feet. Site improvements will upgrade landscaping, exceeding the
intent of Code, and pave the southern gravel parking lot.
Current setbacks for the building and parking lots are non-conforming, but are
consistent with setbacks of surrounding businesses and homes. It is estimated
redevelopment will increase the site’s fair market value from $121,400 to $214,458.
Adjacent uses are a mix of residential and commercial. The funeral home does not
generate high traffic volumes. The business separates residential uses to the west from
more intense commercial uses to the east. Staff feels the project is compatible with
adjacent land uses.
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The project will improve on-site traffic flow, site drainage, and landscaping and
enhance the community. Site improvements offset setback reductions and allow a retail
sales and service use in an Office District. This project may encourage other
revitalization efforts. The applicant will provide on-site parking and pave the gravel lot.
Existing curb cuts function well and will be maintained. The applicant has worked
closely with staff to design an attractive landscape using drought tolerant and low
maintenance plant materials.
The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on February 24,
2000. Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project to
expand a funeral home (Retail Sales & Service) in the Office District, and reduce the 25-
foot front setbacks to 8 feet on Ewing Avenue, to 11 feet on South Greenwood Avenue,
and to 5 feet on Howard Street, and approval of a Comprehensive Landscape Program
for 1005 Howard Street.
Mark Jonnatti, representative, said he had worked with staff on this project.
Member Gildersleeve moved for the CDB to approve Flexible Development for
the Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project to expand a funeral home (Retail Sales
& Service) in the Office District, and reduce the 25-foot front setbacks to 8 feet on Ewing
Avenue, to 11 feet on South Greenwood Avenue, and to 5 feet on Howard Street, and
motion
approve a Comprehensive Landscape Program for 1005 Howard Street. The
carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
970 Eldorado AvenueJ. Wayne & Bridget M. Phillips
Item D3 - , Clearwater: –
Owners. Request Flexible Development approval of Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project, and reduce 25-foot front setback on Juniper Street to 5 feet.
FL 00-02-07
Mandalay Sub, Blk 61, Lot 8 & riparian rights.
The 0.15-acre site, on the southwest corner of Eldorado Avenue and Juniper
Street, features a 3,900-square foot, 25-foot tall single-family house. The applicant
proposes to raze the house and construct a 3-story, 3,586-square foot, single-family
dwelling with a 3-car garage. The corner lot has 2 front setbacks. Juniper Street,
platted as a public street with 60 feet of right-of-way, has been improved with a
pedestrian-only access to the beach. Eldorado Avenue, a two-lane residential street,
dead ends immediately north of this site. The applicant wishes to reduce the required
25-foot front setback to 5 feet along Juniper Street, similar to other area lots that adjoin
public beach access. The owner seeks to maintain a consistent neighborhood
streetscape.
In 1989, the Development Code Adjustment Board approved the same request,
but the variance was not used and expired. The site is small for a corner lot, measuring
60 feet by 110 feet. It is impractical to improve the site without seeking relief from
required setbacks in the LMDR District, which permits single-family dwellings. The
structure will encroach 20 feet into the front setback along unimproved Juniper Way.
The project will not reduce the fair market value of abutting properties. It is estimated
the assessed value of the subject property will increase from $343,000 to $800,000.
The project will be compatible with adjacent land uses. The proposed front yard
setback is consistent with neighboring sites. Substantial buffering exists within the
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Juniper Street right-of-way. The applicant proposes to construct a structure similar in
size, scale and quality to surrounding houses. Proposed improvements will complement
the neighborhood. Use of Flexible Development standards will result in a more attractive
house and property, a consistent streetscape, increased property values, and enhanced
community character.
On February 24, 2000, the DRC (Development Review Committee) reviewed the
application and supporting materials. Staff recommends approval of the request for
Flexible Development, as a Residential Infill Project, with a front setback reduced from
25 feet to 5 feet on Juniper Street, for 970 Eldorado Avenue.
In response to a question, Ms. Hardin said the Comprehensive Plan forbids the
vacation of beach access ways. City policy requires these accesses be maintained in
perpetuity. Ms. Fierce said the new house will be set back 25 feet from Eldorado
Avenue.
Mr. Armstrong, representative, said the new construction will be less non-
conforming than the current house. Planned upgrades will be consistent with nearby
houses.
Member Petersen moved for the CDB to approve Flexible Development for the
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, and reduce the 25-foot front setback on
motion
Juniper Street to 5 feet for 970 Eldorado Avenue. The was duly seconded and
carried
unanimously.
ITEM E – APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Moran moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February
15, 2000, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
ITEM F – DIRECTOR’S ITEMS
Community Development Code review
Mr. Stone reviewed staff efforts to review the Code, including many public
meetings.
Senior Planner Gina Clayton distributed proposed language for policy issues,
including recent public comments related to transient accommodations. The PPC
(Pinellas Planning Council) had ruled previously that residential properties in Pinellas
County cannot be rented for less than 31 days. Ms. Clayton reviewed recommended
changes, including the addition of overnight accommodation and residential use
descriptions to the definition section and a limit on leasing overnight accommodations to
30 days or less.
Discussion ensued regarding impacts of the changes to Sand Key
condominiums, Crescent Beach I, Crescent Beach II, and Lighthouse Towers, which
permit shorter rentals. Ms. Dougall-Sides said the City Commission could approve
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shorter rental periods for condominiums in medium- and high-density residential districts
constructed prior to the PPC ruling. Concern was expressed the proposed changes
would be difficult to enforce. Ms. Dougall-Sides agreed it would be challenging to obtain
direct evidence of violations. Mr. Stone said County enforcement is probably based on
complaints of transient activity, newspaper reports, etc. Concern was expressed this
action would undermine the property rights of residents of the 3 subject condominiums
who had purchased their units aware that bylaws permitted 14-day rentals.
In response to a concern, Ms. Dougall-Sides said as long as health, safety, and
welfare clauses support the change, this action would not undermine property rights.
She has not found any cases in Florida, which struck down similar provisions. It was
suggested the City define transient accommodations as hotels, and require compliance
with related State laws. Mr. Stone recommended City rules be consistent with County
regulations.
Six citizens spoke in support of increasing minimum rentals to 30 days and 7
citizens spoke in opposition.
Discussion ensued regarding condominium bylaws agreed to by unit purchasers.
It was suggested bylaws are difficult to change to avoid whimsical decisions.
One resident expressed concern language related to infill and transfer of
development rights is not clear.
One resident complained the Code now favors beautification over people and
opposed infill on Sand Key’s gulf front being 145-feet tall.
Mr. Stone stated that any construction on the remaining 2 lots along Sand Key’s
gulf front will block the views of some unit owners. He said all infill projects must adhere
to 11 extra criteria, which include compatibility with nearby properties. He said the
maximum building height allowed along Sand Key’s gulf front is 80 feet. Bay front
construction may be as tall as 130 feet.
One citizen expressed concern changes will disallow a change in use from a
gasoline station to an automotive service center at the corner of Belcher Road and Gulf-
to-Bay Boulevard.
Bill Jones, representing the Clearwater Coalition of Homeowners, supported the
County regulation requiring 30-day minimum rentals. He expressed concern less
intrusive technology be used in place of wireless towers. He said portable storage units
should not remain onsite throughout a construction project unless it directly relates to
construction activity. Concern was expressed portable storage units are not designed to
be stored in neighborhoods. It was felt they are unattractive and intrusive.
Mr. Stone reviewed proposals to limit rezoning request changes and cell tower
proliferation, for tree protection, corner lot fences, portable storage units, and for design
and compatibility review of light assembly uses.
One resident stated the size of outbuildings is too limited. Ms. Hardin said staff
has recommended increasing the permitted size from 5% to 10% of the main building.
Approval of a larger outbuilding would require a public hearing to determine impacts on
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neighboring properties. The resident complained the $300 - $450 application fees are
too expensive and do not guarantee approval.
In response to a concern related to a family home in a commercial zone, Ms.
Hardin explained the procedure to terminate a non-conforming use.
Discussion ensued regarding accessory uses in the office district.
Consensus was to recommend exterior signs for accessory uses in office districts
be prohibited.
Discussion ensued regarding minimum rental periods.
Member Gildersleeve recommended the City Commission accept staff
recommendations to amend the Code, including a minimum 30 day rental period. The
motion
was duly seconded.
In response to a question, Mr. Stone said rental limits are enforceable against the
owner and tenant. Ms. Dougall-Sides stated the City will pursue enforcement.
Upon the vote being taken, Members Mazur, Gildersleeve, Petersen, and Chair
carried
Figurski voted “Aye”; Members Johnson and Moran voted “Nay.” Motion 4-2.
Member Plisko was absent.
It was suggested fees may be unreasonably high. Discussion ensued regarding
portable storage units.
Member Mazur moved to limit the time portable storage units can remain onsite
motion carried
to 48 hours. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Ms. Clayton was complimented for her work on this project.
Mr. Stone stated the City Commission will consider the proposed changes and
adopt the amended Code in June.
ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 21" 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. ~/'99-12-24)
yes no
Baywatch, 2600 Block Belleair R~xtension. (ANX 99-12-25)
yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 BlockofNorth~cher. (ANX 00-01-01)
yes ~~-'no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block ofN~~elcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
yes no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. ~X 00-02-02)
yes ~ no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair RO~Lt 00-02-06)
yes no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-/1,6)
yes \ no
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Phillips, 970 Eldorado Avenue. (FLfl-07)
yes no
Osceola Bay Club, 400 Jones StreeJ 00-01-03)
yes no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 2L 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. (ANX 99-12-24)
yes V no
Baywatch, 2600 Block Belleair Road Extension. (ANX 99-12-25)
yes ..... no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of North Belcher. (ANX 00-01-01)
yes ,,/ no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of North Belcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
yes ~ no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. (ANX 00-02-02)
yes ~ no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. (FL 00-02-06)
yes J no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-02-06)
yes t.____ no
Phillips, 970 Eldorado Avenue. (FL 00-01-07)
yes ~ no
Osceola Bay Club, 400 Jones Street. (FL 00-01-03)
yes ~ no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 21" 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. (ANX 99-12-24)
)( yes no
Baywatch, 2600 Block Belleair Road Extension. (ANX 99-12-25)
~ yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of North Belcher. (ANX 00-01-01)
'.{ yes no
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Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of North Belcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
...x yes no
Ascot Dev., 215~Montclair Road. (ANX 00-02-02)
yes no
Ascot Dev., 215~ Montclair Road. (FL 00-02-06)
.~ yes no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-02-06)
"f.-. yes no
Phillips, 970 Eld.:xado/venue. (FL 00-01-07)
es no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 21, 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. (AN~99-12-24)
yes ~ no
Baywatch, 2600 Blo~k Belleair Road Extension. (ANX 99-12-25)
~ yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of North Belcher. (ANX 00-01-01)
/ yes no
Sarandaporou, ~ Block of North Belcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
yes no
Ascot Dev., 21~ontcIair Road. (ANX 00-02-02)
yes no
Ascot Dev., 215~;tcIair Road. (FL 00-02-06)
es no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-02-06)
~ yes no
Phillips, 970 Eldorado Avenue. (FL 00-01-07)
yes / no
Osceola Bay Club, 400 Jones Street. (FL 00-01-03)
yes .~ no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 21, 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. (ANX))9-12-24)
yes ( no
Baywatch, 2600 Block Belleair Roaixtension. (ANX 99-12-25)
yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 BIock of North ilcher. (ANX 00-01-01)
yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of Nort'j*lcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
yes no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road.ANX 00-02-02)
yes (' no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. .4: 00-02-06)
yes ~L no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-02-06)
yes / no
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Phillips, 970 Eldorado Avenue. (FL)}0-01-07)
yes I no
Osceola Bay Club, 400 Jones Stree((FL 00-01-03)
yes no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: March 2L 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Payne, 1620 Stevenson's Drive. ('799-12-24)
yes no
Baywatch, 2600 Block Belleair R~xtension. (ANX 99-12-25)
yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of NOifelcher. (ANX 00-01-01)
yes no
Sarandaporou, 1400 Block of NortlfBelcher. (LUZ 00-01-01)
yes \I no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. (.;NX 00-02-02)
yes ~ no
Ascot Dev., 2155 Montclair Road. (.( 00-02-06)
yes ~L no
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Young, 1005 Howard Street. (FL 00-02-06)
yes l.~
Phillips, 970 Eldorado Avenue. (F~71-07)
yes no
Osceola Bay Club, 400 Jones Street. !F'L 00-01-03)
yes ~no
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