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12/14/2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER December 14, 2001 Present: Gerald Figurski Chair David Gildersleeve Board Member Edward Mazur, Jr. Board Member Shirley Moran Board Member Alex Plisko Board Member Ed Hooper Board Member Absent: Carlen A. Petersen Vice Chair Frank Hibbard Alternate Board Member (non-voting) Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Cynthia Tarapani Planning Director Lisa L. Fierce Assistant Planning Director Gina Clayton Long Range Planning Manager Brenda Moses Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: November 13, 2001 Member Moran moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, motion 2001, as submitted in written summation to each Board Member. The was duly seconded carried and unanimously. B. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (Items 1-2). The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting. Case: 1. FL 01-09-30 – 1018 North Pennsylvania Avenue Level Two Application Applicant: Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Location: 2.51-acre site located generally on the east and west sides of N. Pennsylvania Avenue, including a 0.34-acre Lot A (at the southwest corner of Palm Bluff Street and N. Pennsylvania Avenue) and 0.69-acre Lot B (at the eastern terminus of Palm Bluff Street, east of N. Pennsylvania Avenue), in association with the Mount Carmel Baptist Church site at the northwest corner of Palm Bluff Street and N. Pennsylvania Avenue. Atlas Page: 269A. Zoning: I, Institutional District. Request: Flexible Development approval to reduce the following setbacks to pavement, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Section 2-1204, with Comprehensive Landscape Program: Lot A - front (north) setback along Palm Bluff Street from 25 feet to 13.5 feet, front (east) setback along N. Pennsylvania Avenue from 25 feet to seven feet, front (south) setback mcd1201 1 12/14/01 along Jurgens Street from 25 feet to 10 feet, and side (west) setback from 10 feet to five feet; and Lot B - front (west) setback along N. Pennsylvania Avenue from 25 feet to five feet. Proposed Use: The proposal includes improving two lots with a total of 87 parking spaces (26 paved and 61 turf parking spaces) in association with the existing Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Lot A will contain 24 paved parking spaces and Lot B will include two paved parking spaces and 61 turf parking spaces. Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner. The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review Committee on September 13, 2001. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development application to reduce the following setbacks to pavement, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project with Comprehensive Landscape Program, as follows with the following bases and conditions: 1) Lot A - Front (north) setback along Palm Bluff Street from 25 feet to 13.5 feet, front (east) setback along N. Pennsylvania Avenue from 25 feet to seven feet, front (south) setback along Jurgens Street from 25 feet to 10 feet, and side (west) setback from 10 feet to five feet, and 2) Lot B - Front (west) setback along N. Pennsylvania Avenue from 25 feet to five feet at 1018 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project per Section 2-1204; 2) the proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Section 3-1202 G; 3) the proposal is in compliance with other standards in the Code including the General Applicability Criteria per Section 3-913; and 4) the development is compatible with and will enhance the surrounding area and should encourage other redevelopment efforts. Condition: That the final design of the site be consistent with the plans submitted or as modified by the Community Development Board. AND Case: 2.FL 01-10-33– 2855 Gulf to Bay Boulevard Level Two Application Applicant: Morton Plant Mease Life Services, Inc. Location: 2.45-acre site is located on the southwest corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Cross Boulevard. Atlas Page: 300B. Zoning: C, Commercial District. Request: Flexible Development approval to terminate the status of a nonconforming use (assisted living facility) within the Commercial District under the provisions of Section 6- 109 C. Proposed Use: The proposal includes an existing 94-bed (32-unit) assisted living facility to be considered a conforming use within the Commercial District. Presenter: Wayne Wells, Senior Planner. The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review Committee on November 8, 2001. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development approval to Terminate the Status of a Nonconformity (assisted living facility) within the Commercial District under the provisions of Section 6-109 (C) and a Comprehensive Landscape Program, under Section 2-704 for the site at 2855 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, with the following bases and conditions: mcd1201 2 12/14/01 Basis for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria to terminate the status of a nonconforming use (assisted living facility) per Section 6-109 (C): 2) the proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Section 3-1202 (G); 3) the proposal is in compliance with other standards in the Code including the General Applicability Criteria per Section 3-913 and that all signage complies with Code; and 4) the development is compatible with the surrounding area. Conditions: 1) That a cross access easement be recorded to provide continued access with the properties to the south and southwest, within 30 days (January 14, 2002); 2) a revised landscape plan be submitted to staff within three weeks (January 4, 2002), including trees and planting beds/hedging on the north side of the masonry wall and additional shade trees on the south side of the main parking lot; and 3) all dead or dying plant material be replaced and all new plantings be installed by March 1, 2002. Member Hooper moved to approve Consent Agenda Items FL01-09-30 and FL 01-10-33 motioncarried as submitted. The was duly seconded and unanimously. NON-CONSENT AGENDA (Item 1): Case: 1. FL 01-10-32– 710 South Fort Harrison Avenue Level Two Application Applicant: Mr. Erik Parks (Cigar Central). Location: 0.18-acre site is site located on the southwest corner of South Fort Harrison Avenue and Druid Road West. Atlas Page: 295B. Zoning: O, Office District. Request: Flexible Development to permit a retail sales and service establishment within the Office District and reduce the required number of parking spaces from eight spaces to four spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Section 2-1004, with a Comprehensive Landscape Program. Proposed Use: A 992 square foot retail sales and service establishment. Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner. The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review Committee on July 12, 2001. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development application to permit a retail sales and service establishment within the Office District, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, with a Comprehensive Landscape Program, for the site at 710 - 714 South Fort Harrison Avenue, with the following bases and conditions: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project per Section 2-1004 B; 2) the proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Section 3-1202 G; 3) the proposal is in compliance with other standards in the Code including the General Applicability Criteria per Section 3-913; and 4) the development is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment efforts. Conditions: 1) That retail sales/service uses on the site be limited to the building at 714 South Ft. Harrison Avenue; 2) any additional retail uses be reviewed as part of a separate Flexible Development application by the Community Development Board (CDB); 3) the final design and (tan) color of the building be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or mcd1201 3 12/14/01 as modified by the CDB; and 4) all signage comply with Code prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and that freestanding signage on the site be limited to a single, monument-style sign. Concern was expressed that alcohol would be served in an establishment that is on the edge of a residential neighborhood and within close proximity to a school, assisted living facility, and a drug rehabilitation treatment center. Randy Kranjec, Tampa Bay Engineering, representative for Cigar Central, said this is a good opportunity for a cigar shop with ancillary beer and wine sales. Beer and wine would only be sold on premises. The applicant plans to landscape and paint the exterior a pleasing beige color with blue awnings. Erik Parks, applicant, said the store would not be a bar. Hours of operations would be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The sale of alcohol would only be 5% of the total business’ sales. He anticipates developing a rapport with his customers by providing a small place that would attract attorneys and other local area businessmen who wish to enjoy the ambiance and have a cigar with their soda, beer, or wine. In response to a question, Mr. Parks said there would be 3 seats and a couch, as it would be difficult to fit more than 6 people in the store with all the cigar smoke. Mr. Parks said he plans to dedicate the second building on the property for office use. A real estate company is interested in renting that building. He said once he takes occupancy of the cigar store, he may have a 2 foot tall mural painted on the west side of the building that faces the residential neighborhood along with appropriate landscaping but has no specific designs or plans yet and there is nothing in the application regarding a mural. Mr. Kranjec said the applicant’s trip generation would be minimal. Customers would access the store via Druid Street. In response to a question, Mr. Parks said he had another business in Clearwater for nearly 4 years and wants to remain in Clearwater. He said he is in agreement with the conditions suggested by staff. He said it would not be as bright as the one he has at his current location. He said he would not object to staff reviewing the artwork prior to placing on the wall. Member Plisko moved to approve Case FL 01-10-32 with the following conditions: 1) That retail sales/service uses on the site be limited to the building at 714 South Ft. Harrison Avenue; 2) any additional retail uses be reviewed as part of a separate Flexible Development application by the Community Development Board (CDB); 3) the final design and (tan) color of the building be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or as modified by the CDB; 4) all signage comply with Code prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and that freestanding signage on the site be limited to a single, monument-style sign; and 5) that any building artwork/mural be presented to staff for review (and not include advertising). The motion was duly seconded. It was remarked that the applicant could work with the nearby neighborhood association to ensure an appropriate mural is painted on the west façade. Discussion ensued and it was felt that would not be necessary. carried Upon the vote being taken, the motion unanimously. C. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS mcd1201 4 12/14/01 Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani said the Beach by Design amendments and the David Mack rezoning request were approved by the Commission. Staff is working with residents of Island Estates on a NCOD (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District) plan for Island Estates. In January, staff will speak to advisory boards and other interested parties regarding the NCOD. Two public meetings are scheduled in February 2002. She said she anticipates the NCOD plan would be brought before the CDB in April 2002, then would go to the Commission for final approval. Ms. Tarapani said at the request of the Commission, staff has prepared a memo, which will be sent to the CDB regarding their authority and power as a advisory board. The memo includes the history and philosophy of the City Code, quasi-judicial and legislative matters, and why the authority of the CDB versus the Commission was developed as it is today. Also included in the memo will be an executive summary of the Community Development Code as developed by Charlie Siemon of Siemon and Larsen. The summary is a good reference for all the changes that were made between the former and current codes. Staff also is working on sign code amendments. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said she anticipates the Clearwater Mall case will only require a staff level review. Member Mazur thanked everyone for their donations to the trust fund set up for the family of a World Trade Center victim. He requested assistance with locating sponsors of County Commissioner John Morroni’s dinner being held the last Friday in January 2002 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort to honor local police and firefighters. He said this year, Commissioner Morroni has invited a firefighter and policeman’s family to attend. A total of 14 people will be visiting the Bay Area and attending the dinner for one week beginning January 24, 2002. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, airlines, and any other local area theme parks, etc. are encouraged to participate. Chair Figurski thanked Member Moran for organizing this year’s holiday luncheon. He also thanked the CDB members and staff for a job well done. He said we all need to count our blessings and rejoice at all times, not just at the holidays. D. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m. mcd1201 5 12/14/01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: December 11., 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Mount Carmel B~~hurch - FL 01-09-30 - 1018 N. Pennsylvania Avenue yes no Erik Parks (Cigar Central) - FL 01-/32 - 710 S. Fort Harrison Avenue yes no Morton Plant Mea~t~ Services - FL 01-10-33 - 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. es no Signature ./ '\ I L// li~~tlo / S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: December 11" 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Mount Carmel Baptist Church - FL 0:1-30 -1018 N. Pennsylvania Avenue yes no Erik Parks (Cigar Central) - FL 01-1 ~ - 710 S. Fort Harrison A venne yes no Morton Planl Mease Life Services - FLfO-33 - 2855 Gulf-la-Bay Blvd. yes no Date S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: December 11, 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Mount Carmel Baptist Church - FL 01-09-30 - 1018 N. Pennsylvania Avenue ~ yes no Erik Parks (Cigar Central) - FL 01-10-32 -710 S. Fort Harrison Avenue ---- yes no Morton Plant Mease Life Services - FL 01-10-33 - 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. ~ yes no ~ . \ '2..~~ ~ \ Da \ \. S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: December 11., 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Mount Carmel Baptist Church - FL 0X:30 ~ 1018 N. Pennsylvania Avenue yes no Erik Parks (Cigar Central) ~ FL 01- ~2 - 710 S. Fort Harrison Avenue yes no Morton Plant Mease Life Services / 01-10-33 - 2855 Gulf-to- Bay Blvd. yes ~ no I i1~) Date S:\Planning Department\C 0 B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: Decembe~ 1001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Mount Carmel Ba~ Church - FL 01-02r3D - 1018 N. Pennsylvania Avenue ~ yes ~ no Erik Parks (Cigar Central) - FL 01-1O-3'")~1O S. Fort Harrison Avenue yes ~-~o Morton Plant Mease Life Services - FL gJ(10-33 - 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. yes ~ no S:\Planning Department\C 0 B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc