10/10/2000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 10, 2000
Present: Gerald Figurski Chair
Edward Mazur, Jr. Vice Chair
David Gildersleeve Board Member
William Johnson Board Member
Shirley Moran Board Member
Absent: Carlen A. Petersen Board Member
Alex Plisko Board Member
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
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
ITEM B - CONTINUED ITEMS
- None.
ITEM C – LEVEL 3 APPLICATIONS
– None.
ITEM D - LEVEL 2 APPLICATIONS
983 Eldorado Avenue
Item #D1 – : Joseph O. & Robin C. Kuebel - Owner/Applicant,
Request Flexible Development approval of a Residential Infill Project to reduce the north
side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet and to reduce the rear setback from 15 feet to 14 feet
FL 00-07-27
at Mandalay Sub, Blk 62, Lot 3.
Planner Ryan Givens reviewed the request. The 0.16-acre site, on Eldorado
Avenue south of Island Drive, is in a desirable beach neighborhood where extensive
redevelopment activity has occurred. The 2,663 square-foot, two-story house has a
one-story attached garage, which is approximately 23 feet farther from the street than
the main structure. The house is approximately three feet from the north property line
and 37 feet from the rear property line.
The applicant proposes a 2,031 square-foot expansion. The garage will be
expanded by 624 square feet but no garage doors will be added. The 1,407 square-foot
living space addition includes a second stairway, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and
playroom area on the second floor, and a laundry room, and rear deck on the first floor.
The addition will not extend farther into the north side setback than the house does
currently. To ensure adequate room for automobile storage in the garage, the addition
will encroach on the rear setback by one foot. A 12-foot oleander hedge along the east
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property line, a queen palm on the lawn’s northeast corner, a shadowbox fence along
the rear, and a 12-foot oleander hedge along the north property line will buffer adjacent
properties. Proposed improvements are consistent and compatible with the
neighborhood.
The DRC (Development Review Committee) reviewed the application and
supporting materials on August 10, 2000. Staff recommends approval.
Member Gildersleeve moved for the CDB to approve the Flexible Development of
a Residential Infill Project to reduce the north side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet and to
motion
reduce the rear setback from 15 feet to 14 feet for 983 Eldorado Avenue. The
carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
403 Marshall Street
Item #D2 – : Frank & Irma M. Suarez - Owner/Applicant, Request
Flexible Development approval of a Residential Infill Project to reduce the front setback
on Marshall Street from 25 feet to 5 feet, reduce the alley setback from 5 feet to 0 feet,
reduce the west side setback from 5 feet to 0 feet, reduce the rear setback from 15 feet
to 5 feet, and increase the impervious surface ratio from 0.65 to 0.75 at E.A. Marshall's,
FL 00-07-25
E 35 ft of Lots 22 & 23.
Planner Ryan Givens reviewed the request. The estimated 0.08-acre site is in an
older neighborhood adjacent to Clearwater Harbor north of downtown. Many
neighborhood houses have historic character. The area is being redeveloped. Most
homes have small front setbacks, approximately 5 feet. The subject 800 square-foot
cracker-style house features white wood siding, a front porch across the south elevation,
and a 6.5-foot front setback along Marshall Street. Parking is provided one the lawn
behind the house.
The applicant proposes to enclose the front porch and construct an 800 square-
foot addition with a covered walkway, master bedroom suite, and laundry room. A deck
will be added to the addition’s west side. A new smaller porch, along the house’s west
side, will serve as the new front entrance. One parking space, to be accessed from the
alley, will be on the property’s east side. The addition will increase the impervious
surface ratio to 0:75. The site is difficult to redevelop due to its small size and the need
to preserve a tree. The home’s exterior will feature peach siding, pastel yellow trim, and
turquoise accents.
The addition will create a common “U-shaped” courtyard between the subject
property and adjacent property to the west, which is owned by relatives. The proposal
will help preserve a palm tree on the western property line. A long, window-lined
walkway will connect the master bedroom with the rest of the house.
The proposed addition includes multiple deviations from the Code. As part of a
Residential Infill Project, the applicant requests reducing the north front setback from 25
feet to 5 feet along Marshall Street, reduce the east side setback from 5 feet to 0 feet
along the alley, reduce the west side setback from 5 feet to 0 feet, and increase the ISR
(Impervious Surface Ratio) from 0:65 to 0:75. The lot’s narrow width of 35 feet limits
options to construct a sizable addition without deviations. Smaller front setbacks are
appropriate for the area.
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The DRC (Development Review Committee) reviewed the application and
supporting materials on August 10, 2000. Staff recommends approval.
In response to a question, Assistant Planning Director Cyndi Hardin said staff
would recommend approval even if the neighbors were not relatives. The adjacent
homeowner supports the request.
Member Johnson moved for the CDB to approve the Flexible Development of a
Residential Infill Project to reduce the front setback on Marshall Street from 25 feet to 5
feet, reduce the alley setback from 5 feet to 0 feet, reduce the west side setback from 5
feet to 0 feet, reduce the rear setback from 15 feet to 5 feet, and increase the impervious
surface ratio from 0.65 to 0.75 for 403 Marshall Street with one condition: the house be
motion carried
limited to one dwelling unit. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
ITEM E – APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Gildersleeve moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 15, 2000, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board
motion carried
member. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
ITEM F – DIRECTOR’S ITEMS
Request for time extension – FL 99-11-23 (1100/1104 Druid Road South)
In his September 14, 2000 letter, Wayne M. Davis, representative, requested a
one-year extension to the project at 1100/1104 Druid Road South. He said the
applicants did not anticipate the length of time the project would need. The CDB had
approved this project earlier this year. Mr. Hardin indicated there was no opposition to
the project at the time of approval.
Member Moran moved to extend the project deadline for 1100/1104 Druid Road
motion carried
East to January 25, 2002. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
Update of annexation, land use plan amendment and rezoning cases. – None.
Periphery Plan
Ms. Hardin said in November, staff plans to present two sections of the draft of
the City periphery plan for CDB review. Upcoming requests will be affected by proposed
zoning changes in the City’s periphery plan. A neighborhood meeting on this subject is
scheduled for October 12, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., at the library.
Handouts
Ms. Hardin reported the DCA had found the City’s Comprehensive Plan to be in
compliance. Copies were distributed. Also distributed were copies of the Community
Development Code, which include recent amendments. Final versions will be distributed
once they are received. Staff also distributed a copy of Charlie Siemon’s report, Beach
by Design. Ms. Hardin requested the board review the draft plan for consideration when
reviewing future requests.
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Holiday Luncheon/Meeting
Member Moran stated the December 12, 2000 Holiday buffet at the Harborview
Center will cost $14.22 each. Ms. Hardin reported the City Commission had scheduled
a meeting for that day in Chambers at 6:00 p.m. She requested the luncheon begin at
11:30 a.m. so that the board can begin its meeting at 1:00 p.m. and complete its
business before the room is readied for the City Commission.
Consensus was to participate in the Officer Friendly program by donating canned
goods or toys at the luncheon for distribution to the poor.
InfoAge Appeal
In response to a question, Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said the
Administrative Law Judge’s decision regarding a new communications tower had been
distributed to the board. The judge had overturned the CDB’s decision to deny the tower
application. The City has filed a writ of certiorari with the Circuit court. The City required
conditions be met before issuing permits for tower construction. Discussion ensued
regarding reasons behind the decision.
ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19,2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Koebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (FLOO-07-27)
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yes
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-0'
yes no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Kuebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (FLOO-07-27)
yes ~oo
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-07-25)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19,2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Kuebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (FLOO-07-27)
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yes
no
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-07-25)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
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visit to the following properties.
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yes no
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-oj25)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19,2000
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visit to the following properties.
Kuebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (FLOO-07-27)
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Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-07-25)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Knebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (F~7)
yes no
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00- 7- 5)
yes
no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site
visit to the following properties.
Kuebel, 983 Eldorado Ave (FLOO-07-27)
yes / no
Suarez, 403 Marshall St.(FL 00-07-25)
yes j no
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