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01/23/2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER January 23, 2001 Present: Gerald Figurski Chair. Edward Mazur, Jr. Vice Chair David Gildersleeve Board Member William Johnson Board Member Shirley Moran Board Member – departed 5:41 p.m. Carlen A. Petersen Board Member Alex Plisko Board Member Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Ralph Stone Planning Director Cynthia Tarapani Assistant Planning Director Lisa L. 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 731 Bayway Boulevard Item #C5 – : E & A, Inc./Louis Anastasopoulos – Owner/ Applicant. Request flexible development approval to permit a restaurant in the Tourist District, to reduce the front east setback from 10 feet to 1.6 feet along Clearwater Pass Avenue, and to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 105 to 74, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project at Bayside Shores, Blk C, Lots 1 thru 10. FL 00-11-49 See page 6. Text Amendment Item #D8 – : City of Clearwater – Applicant. Request amendments to Community Development Code regarding residential infill projects, parking standards for self storage establishments, special area plans governing development potential in Tourist District, docks, newsracks, and an alternate member to the Community TA 00-12-06 Development Board. See page 16. ITEM B - CONTINUED ITEMS – None. ITEM C – LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS mcd01a01 1 01/23/01 3249 San Mateo Street Item #C1 – : James & Marea Dorian – Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce rear setback from 25 feet to 15 feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Del Oro Groves, Lots 608, 609 & 610. FL 00-11-51 Planner Ryan Givens reviewed the request. The 0.26-acre site, east of Alameda Avenue, is in the Del Oro Groves neighborhood, which features large lots and well- maintained homes. The one-story house has 2,400 square-feet. The pool deck encroaches on the west side setback by two feet and on the rear setback by 10 feet. All other setbacks comply with Code. The site previously was zoned RS-4, Single-family Residential 4 District, which required 10-foot side and rear setbacks. When the City adopted the new Code in 1999, this subdivision was rezoned LDR, creating numerous side setback nonconformities. The new zoning is intended to retain a low-density character of larger lot sizes and increased building separations. The applicants request to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 16 feet to construct a 520 square-foot addition to the rear of the home. The addition will not extend farther into the rear setback than the pool and deck. The applicants prefer not to build a second story for aesthetic reasons. The addition will be compatible with the home’s design and will not visually affect adjacent residences. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on December 14, 2000. Staff recommends approval. Marea Dorian, applicant, said the addition’s location will preserve the tree. Member Gildersleeve moved for the CDB to approve the flexible development request to reduce the rear setback from 25 feet to 15 feet as part of Residential Infill motion carried Project at 3249 San Mateo Street. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 1112 Kingsley Street Item #C2 – : Jacqueline Harvey – Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to increase the fence height from three feet to four feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Lakeview Heights, Blk F, Lot 14. FL 00-11-55 Mr. Givens reviewed the request. The 0.10-acre lot has a 1,217 square-foot house with a garage and open porch. The neighborhood features a range of housing styles. The house is 25 feet from Kingsley Street and 16 feet from Tioga Avenue. The rear yard has several mature oaks. The applicant plans to operate a daycare facility as an accessory use to the single-family residence, which is permitted by Code. The State limits home daycare capacity to five children and requires the facility to have a yard that is at least 270 square-feet and enclosed by a fence that is at least four feet high. The applicant wishes to enclose a 52-foot by 92-foot yard and requests to increase the fence height within the front setback from three feet to four feet. In front setbacks, the Code limits fence heights to three feet. The subject lot is small and has two front setbacks. The applicant wishes mcd01a01 2 01/23/01 to install a four-foot, wood fence along the east property line on Tioga Avenue and along the north and west property lines. The City normally does not support increased fence heights in front setbacks due to aesthetic and sight visibility reasons. However, State requirements necessitate a taller fence. The home’s location on the lot requires locating the play area in the front yard. Staff believes daycare is a good use in this location. The fence height is consistent with other fences along Tioga Avenue. The proposal includes a three-foot wide landscaping area on the street side of the fence. The applicant plans to plant a hibiscus hedge. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on December 14, 2000. Staff recommends approval. Member Petersen moved to approve a flexible development to increase the fence height from three feet to four feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Lakeview motion carried Heights, Blk F, Lot 14. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 2076 Sunset Point Road Item #C3 – : Woodlake Condominium Association – Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to increase the fence height FL from four feet to six feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Woodlake 1 Condo. 00-11-58 Mr. Givens reviewed the request. The applicant wishes to install six-foot high replacement privacy fencing for ground-floor condominium patios. The 10.519-acre site, on the north side of Sunset Point Road, is east of Hercules Avenue. Surrounding uses include Frank Tack Park, Sun Tree subdivision, Sunset Point Condominiums, and Rain Tree Village Condominiums. The immediate vicinity is well maintained and suburban in character. The site’s 14 2-story buildings house 88 units. Each unit has an outdoor patio enclosed by a six-foot wood privacy fence. The fences are deteriorating and need to be replaced. The proposal includes upgrading all patios with new fence posts and panels. According to Code, the only mechanism to replace the fences is with this application. The new fencing will be of the same design and height as existing fencing. Residents enjoy the privacy of their outdoor patios in a development otherwise limited to common outdoor spaces. Staff is diligent in discouraging tall fences near public rights-of-way for aesthetic and safety purposes. The fences are set back more than 40 feet from Sunset Point Road and buffered by trees and landscape material; some fences face interior green spaces. The fences do not span the entire street frontage. Existing fencing was installed when the condominium development was constructed in 1973. Replacing the existing fences with shorter panels would degrade resident privacy. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on December 14, 2000. Staff recommends approval. Brian Shafran, Woodlake Condominium Association President, and two residents supported the request. mcd01a01 3 01/23/01 Member Johnson moved to approve flexible development to increase the fence height from four feet to six feet as part of Residential Infill Project at Woodlake 1 Condo. motion carried The was duly seconded and unanimously. 222 Palm Island SW Item #C4 – : Karl N. & Ginny M. Juhl/Mark Maconi Homes of Tampa Bay, Inc. – Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce the required north rear setback from 25 feet to 14 feet as part of Residential Infill Project FL 00-11-59 at Island Estates of Clearwater Unit 6-A, Lot 14. Planner Mark T. Parry reviewed the request. The 0.22-acre waterfront property, on the north side of Palm Island SW, is west of Island Way in the Island Estates subdivision. The site is being redeveloped with a 3,620 square foot, two-story, single- family dwelling. The proposed 390 square-foot, covered lanai meets all required setbacks and is not a part of this request. The applicants wish to install a swimming pool that is elevated six feet above grade and 14 feet from the north rear property line. On waterfront properties in the LMDR District, Code requires detached dwellings to be setback 25 feet from the rear property line unless properties on each side have been developed with structures 20 feet from the rear property line. In that case, the setback may be 20 feet. This case is unusual. While pools are considered accessory structures, normally requiring a 10-foot rear setback, this pool will be six feet above grade. According to Code, an accessory structure is separate from the principal structure. The lanai will connect the pool to the dwelling. The applicants request to reduce the north rear setback from 25 feet to 14 feet. The house’s FFE (finished floor elevation) will be six feet above grade to meet FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Act) requirements. The applicants want the pool at the same elevation as the house and lanai. The lot does not have adequate room to absorb a six-foot grade differential between the house’s FFE and a pool built at-grade. In accordance with Code, the pool will be built outside the required waterfront view triangle. Code prohibits within the view triangle any plant material or structure taller than 36 inches. The house to the west has a six-foot FFE and is approximately 15 feet from the north rear setback. The house to the east is at-grade and approximately 25 feet from the north rear setback. Both side property lines of the subject site feature 4 foot high hedges, which extends to the rear setback. Both adjacent properties have several queen palms in their rear corners next to the subject site. Staff recommends additional plant material be installed along the east and west property lines to enhance screening. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on December 14, 2000. Staff recommends approval with one condition. In response to a question, Mr. Parry said the Building Department had approved construction of the house, setback 18 feet from the seawall. The house to the west is setback 15 feet from the seawall and the house to the east is 25 feet from the seawall. A hedge runs to the sea wall. Ed Armstrong, representative for Mark Marconi homes of Tampa Bay, Inc., said the request complies with every Code setback requirement, except for the pool’s distance from the seawall. He said the pool will be outside the view corridor of abutting mcd01a01 4 01/23/01 homes, as defined by Code. He said the angled orientation of the house to the east affects that homeowner’s water view. Andra Dreyfus represented Karl and Ginny Juhl. In response to a question, Mr. Parry said in addition to the present 4.5-foot hedge, staff recommends installation, outside the view corridor, of a hedge that will grow to 6 feet in height. Nathan Hightower, owner of the property to the east of the subject site, distributed photographs of the water view from his house. He indicated the new house already has impacted his view of the open water by blocking a significant portion of that view. He stated the proposed pool would block more of his view of the water and further reduce the fair market value of his property. He preferred the proposed pool be constructed inground. He requested the removal of landscaping on the subject property that blocks his view. Discussion ensued regarding the photographs and their orientation from Mr. Hightower’s house. It was estimated approximately 2 to 3 feet of pool deck would extend beyond the new house as viewed from Mr. Hightower’s house. In response to a question, Planning Director Ralph Stone indicated the primary view from Mr. Hightower’s house is to the west, not toward the house across the canal. One homeowner of a house across the canal opposed the request, stating it would establish precedent and lower property values. Mr. Stone indicated setback regulations fluctuate and are based on the depth of buildings constructed on contiguous properties. Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall- Sides agreed the request meets the Code’s view corridor requirements. Mr. Armstrong said the City’s professional staff has reported that the request meets Code requirements related to the view corridor. He said the homeowner of the subject property would remove the tree, per Mr. Hightower’s request. It was noted an at- grade pool, constructed 10 feet from the seawall, could feature a birdcage, which would impose on Mr. Hightower’s view more dramatically. Discussion ensued regarding the location of the proposed pool. It was suggested the design of the pool deck could be modified and the stairs relocated so that this project does not impact Mr. Hightower’s water view. Peter Krauser, representative, said the design of the negative edge pool should not infringe on Mr. Hightower’s view. Mr. Armstrong said the pool contractor would work with staff to see if the impact of the proposal can be further mitigated. Concern was expressed regarding security issues related to the negative edge pool design. Member Petersen moved to continue Item #C4 to January 31, 2001. The motioncarried was duly seconded and unanimously. Note: due to advertising requirements, this item subsequently was continued to February 20, 2001. 731 Bayway Boulevard Item #C5 – : E & A, Inc./Louis Anastasopoulos – Owner/ Applicant. Request flexible development approval to permit a restaurant in the Tourist District, to reduce the front east setback from 10 feet to 1.6 feet along Clearwater Pass Avenue, and to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 105 to 74, as part of mcd01a01 5 01/23/01 a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project at Bayside Shores, Blk C, Lots 1 thru 10. FL 00-11-49 Development Review Manager Lisa Fierce stated the applicant had requested a continuance. motion Member Petersen moved to continue Item #C5 to a date uncertain. The carried was duly seconded and unanimously. 1575 South Ft. Harrison Avenue Item #C6 – : Peppermill Restaurant/Xiaojing Shi & Erying Peng – Owner/Applicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce the rear setback from 20 feet to zero feet as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment FL 00-11-52 Project at Sec 21-29-15, M&B 44.21. Mr. Givens reviewed the request. The 0.45-acre site is on the east side of S. Ft , Harrison Avenuenorth of Belleair Road. Abutting uses include an assisted living facility, a thrift store, and retail. The site’s 3,229 square-foot restaurant was constructed more than 15 years ago. The building has a zero-foot rear setback. The five-foot high masonry wall along the east property line is in poor condition. A mature oak tree is south of the building. The roof was designed around a tree branch that extends over the restaurant. The landscaping is in poor condition. The site has two curb cuts on South Fort Harrison Avenue; the north driveway is blocked at the property line with wheel stops. Patrons park in the driveway within the S. Fort. Harrison Avenue right-of-way. The site requires landscaping improvements and maintenance. The request includes a 132 square-foot addition to the building’s rear, where a patio now sits. The one-story addition will match the building’s architecture. The area, to be designated as a smoking room for restaurant patrons, is not intended to increase the restaurant’s number of seats. The applicant has requested a zero-foot rear setback along the east property line consistent with the current building. Staff has concerns about the addition’s impact on the oak’s root system. The applicant has agreed to remove the masonry wall to the east to provide room for root growth. The applicant plans to replace all dying landscaping material with shade tolerant varieties. A viburnum hedge along the east property line will replace the masonry wall. The applicant will replace the shell rock in the north driveway with sod to prevent vehicular access. The project does not trigger a requirement that onsite parking meets Code. The cost of the addition is less than 25% of the current structure’s value. The project is not an amendment to an existing approved site plan. The site’s parking needs nearly exceeds the space available. Staff recommends including the cost of this project with the value of any future expansion to be certain available parking meets Code. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on December 14, 2000. Staff recommends approval with four conditions. Concern was expressed the City previously had granted numerous variances to this business. It was suggested the parking spaces may not be legally sized. It was felt the addition will increase parking demands on the site, which never has met minimum mcd01a01 6 01/23/01 parking requirements. It was stated the property has a long history of taking advantage of City rules. Larry Angelocci, applicant, said the site has 32 regular and two handicapped parking spaces, not in the right-of-way. He did not measure the spaces. He said the business has made arrangements for additional parking north of the site. He said replacing parking spaces in the right-of-way with landscaping will improve the site’s appearance. He said food will not be served in the expansion. The 132 square-foot room will accommodate patrons who wish to smoke. Member Petersen moved to approve flexible development to reduce the rear setback from 20 feet to zero feet as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project at Sec 21-29-15, M&B 44.21 with conditions With conditions: 1) all dead/dying landscape materials to be replaced prior to issuance of any building permits; 2) masonry wall along east property line to be partially removed to protect oak tree’s root system and replaced by a continuous hedge prior to issuance of any building permits; 3) north driveway to be closed and shell rock replaced with sod; and 4) should restaurant be expanded in future, value of this project shall be added to value of future construction to determine if site must comply with Code parking standards. The motion was duly seconded . Members Gildersleeve, Johnson, Mazur, Moran, Petersen, and Chair carried Figurski voted “Aye”; Member Plisko voted “Nay.” Motion . 1010 Jeffords Street Item #C7 – : Dr. Louis M. & Linnea Paolillo – Owner/ Applicant. Request flexible development approval to reduce north side setback from 20 feet to five feet, reduce west side setback from 20 feet to five feet, reduce front setback on Greenwood Avenue from 25 feet to 17 feet, reduce front setback on Jeffords Street from 25 feet to 23 feet, and approval of a non-residential parking facility in a MDR, Medium Density Residential District as part of a Comprehensive Infill Project at Magnolia FL 00-12-61 Heights, Blk 6, Lots 5 thru 10, 15 & 16. Mr. Parry reviewed the request. The CDB previously approved this application on October 19, 1999. The one-year time limit to acquire a building permit has expired due to mortgage difficulties. The applicant has made no substantial changes to the proposal and is re-applying for a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project. The 0.6-acre site, on the northeast corner of Jeffords Street and Greenwood Avenue, is west of Renaissance Square, on the former Sunshine Mall site. The five residential structures on the subject property are deteriorating. Most of the remainder of the property is paved. Several structures are abandoned. The proposed project will preserve the few specimen trees on-site. The applicant proposes to raze all structures and construct a 4,252 square-foot, one-story medical office building. Landscaping will exceed Code requirements although necessary modifications to the landscape plan include a tiered effect with foliage and color along Jeffords Street and South Greenwood Avenue that reduces the use of sod. The applicant will own and operate the facility, which will have five employees and operate on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Some challenges related to redeveloping this site include the desire to preserve several mature live oaks and the property’s location in two zoning districts: 1) Medium mcd01a01 7 01/23/01 Density Residential and 2) Office. The MDR District does not permit office uses but does allow non-residential off-street parking. The building must be placed completely within the Office District portion of the site. Preservation of the trees has dictated the placement of parking spaces and the building. This site is ideal for a medical office. Like offices are north and south on the site, which is less than a mile from the Morton Plant Mease Hospital complex. The DRC reviewed the application and supporting materials on September 23, 1999. Staff recommends approval with a condition. Steve Swanberg, project architect, requested the application be approved Member Gildersleeve moved to approve flexible development to reduce the north side setback from 20 feet to five feet, reduce the west side setback from 20 feet to five feet, reduce the front setback on Greenwood Avenue from 25 feet to 17 feet, reduce the front setback on Jeffords Street from 25 feet to 23 feet, and approval of a non-residential parking facility in a MDR, Medium Density Residential District as part of a Comprehensive Infill Project at Magnolia Heights, Blk 6, Lots 5 thru 10, 15 & 16 with a condition: final landscape plan which exceeds the Code requirements to be submitted to and approved by staff prior to the issuance of any permits; landscape plan may be installed in no more than three phases and must be completely installed within one year of issuance of a CO (Certificate of Occupancy); Phase One to include installation of a minimum of all required landscaping along Jeffords Street and South Greenwood motion Avenue, which must be approved by staff prior to issuance of a CO. The was carried duly seconded and unanimously. ITEM D - LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Road 31 Item #D1 – : Laura Nall Connolly Trust – Owner/Applicant. Request annexation of 1.03 acres to the City of Lots 2 and 3, ANX Block 5, Town of Bayview Subdivision; and vacated portion of County Road 31. 99-014 Assistant Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani reviewed the request. The 0.5-acre lot, on the east side of Meadowlark Lane, is south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, and the 0.53-acre lot, east of Meadowlark Lane, is on the eastern terminus of County Road 31. The property owner requests to annex all parcels under common ownership into the City. The developer has contracted to purchase approximately 3.5-acres east and north of the properties proposed for annexation. The developer is assembling all commonly owned adjacent properties to construct an approximate 78,000 square-foot “Class A” office building. Staff recommends approval. AND Discussion addressed Items #D1 #D2. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the subject site is the first property west of the Bayside Bridge retention pond. The request is for the CDB to recommend approval of the site’s annexation into the City, a Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office Limited, and rezoning to Office District. In response to previous staff concerns, the applicant has submitted the requested area traffic study and archeological site study. Although the development’s FAR (floor area ratio) has been reduced and the mcd01a01 8 01/23/01 project is less intense than previously requested, the City Commission directed the CDB to review the amended request before the Commission holds a public hearing on the issue. Ms. Tarapani said nearby uses fronting Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard include a hotel under construction and other commercial properties. The site previously featured mobile homes. The historic neighborhood of Bayview is south of the site. Throughout that neighborhood , a church owns several parcels, which are zoned institutional but appear to be single-family residences. The site could be developed with 34 houses or 41 units. In response to a question, she indicated peak trip times for single-family residences differ from those related to an office building. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani stated the Code requires these types of requests to stand on their own merits and not depend on site plan proposals. However, the proposal now submitted minimizes impacts on the Bayview neighborhood by locating the structure as far from the neighborhood as possible. The building’s height will exceed 50 feet. In response to a question, Ms. Fierce said the nearby hotel project will be less than 50 feet tall. If this request is approved, the CDB will review a final site plan in the future. Site access will be limited to Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. Office traffic will not enter interior streets. The March 2000 SR 60 Transportation Analysis, prepared by Lincks & Associates, Inc., of Tampa, indicated the LOS (Level of Service) for the segment of Gulf- to-Bay Boulevard between Hampton and McMullen-Booth Road is rated “B,” while the entire segment between US 19N and McMullen-Booth Road is rated “D.” In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said north/south traffic was considered. A FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) approved computer program was used for this analysis, which indicates traffic impacts of the development are acceptable, as they do not degrade the current LOS. The computer program does assume a percentage level of growth. The sight distance analysis, based on the posted speed limit of 45 mph, determined the 650-foot sight distance provides adequate stopping time for vehicles traveling at 60 mph. Full FDOT permitting for a driveway will be required. Ms. Tarapani referred to the July 12, 2000 letter, from Joan Deming, Vice President of Archaeological Consultants, Inc. in Sarasota. The firm went to the site to research questions related to historical structures or remains. The firm located the recorded Bayview Indian Mound, which is approximately 600 feet south of the subject site, and contains waste. The firm did field work, including extensive shell testing and digging to determine if artifacts are present. The report indicates only waste from an earlier civilization was found and that the small lithic site contains no cultural resources, such as tools or pottery. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said staff will require the developer to hire an arborist to determine best placement of the office building to minimize impacts on the extensive tree canopy. It was stated if the office building is properly placed, the tree canopy should shield all views of the structure from the Bayview neighborhood. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani stated action in 1995 was associated with the gasoline station at the entrance to the Bayview neighborhood. The City has not received any proposals for a housing development on this site. mcd01a01 9 01/23/01 Tim Johnson, representative, said the project as proposed is less intense than the previously planned office structure; the FAR has been reduced by 20%, and the building has been repositioned away from the Bayview neighborhood. He said the proposed use is less intense than nearby uses. He said the site’s location at the intersection of two major roads is inappropriate for residential development. He said the project will not degrade the LOS on McMullen-Booth Road. He said the MPO had concurred with the transportation analysis. He said accidents on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard near the subject property would have to increase 500% before FDOT would be concerned. Jim Graham, architect, reviewed the proposed site plan, noting the entry to the property would be on the west, with the structure as far east and north as possible. He said the closest house will be 185 feet from the office structure and 130 feet from the parking garage. He said the new design reduces the size of the office building’s foot print and relocates it 50 feet farther east than previously proposed. He said the height of the parking garage has been reduced and the setback from single-family residences has been increased. He said relocating the ramp to save additional trees is costly. He said the project is working to save as many trees as possible. He indicated the tree canopy, which retains most of its leaves year round, is between 35 and 65 feet high. He said the single-family residences will not be visible from the top floor of the office building. He said some oak trees will be moved and additional trees will be planted in open spaces to increase the buffer. He said lighting will not spill over the property lines. In response to a question, Mr. Graham said, as planned, the 80-foot office building will have six stories, with four stories above the parking garage. Each floor will have 20,000 square-feet of space. He said the 100-space parking lot will be landscaped or fenced to buffer residences. He said the parking garage will have an additional 300 spaces. He said the applicant’s goal is to provide 5 parking spaces for each 1,000 square-feet of office space. Norm Easey, arborist and urban forester representative, said he will be the arborist throughout the project. He said the 4.5-acre site has large, healthy, live oak trees. He said while most of the trees are in good condition, some are not. He reviewed the site’s drainage and the tree’s root system. He said the proposed development represents the best opportunity to save trees although not all of the trees will survive the development. He said a root friendly paver system in the parking lot will minimize root coverage by asphalt. He reviewed a chart indicating the number of saved trees has increased over the original proposal. He said affected roots will be severed cleanly, rather than torn, and discussed developer efforts to retain and maintain as many trees as possible. It was suggested the value of onsite trees had been estimated to be more than $1-million. Mr. Easey said the City must manage its resources and use its trees as a tool to mitigate environmental issues. In response to a question, he said some live oaks are 300 years old. Paul Marino, representative for the Historic Bayview Association, opposed the proposed Land Use Plan Amendment and zoning change, stating the site plan is not binding, the property is historic and has served as the City’s gateway for the past century, staff previously had rejected essentially the same plan, the site is environmentally sensitive and its trees reduce nearby temperature and noise levels, mcd01a01 10 01/23/01 archaeological study efforts were too modest, the development is incompatible with the neighborhood and trees, adequate office space already exists, and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard is too dangerous to add traffic. He recommended the government preserve the site as a park for future generations. He said the State’s land trust has expressed interest in the site. It was stated no one has offered to purchase the property for a park. Staff will contact the State program again. It was stated a 41-unit housing development and its roads would annihilate the trees. Joe Samnik, certified arborist representing the Historic Bayview Association, said many trees will be lost if the project is approved. He said liquids leaking from vehicles parked on the site and other chemicals will harm the tree roots, leach into the soil, and wash into Tampa Bay. He disagreed the plan to save trees will be effective. In response to a question, he recommended the property be developed as a passive park. Early Sorenson, civil engineer representing the Historic Bayview Association, said he is not a traffic specialist but indicated the addition of traffic from the development will aggravate current conditions and impair pedestrian and vehicle safety on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. In response to a question, he said the City has impeded State efforts to purchase the property because a contract is pending on the site. In response to a question, he said FDOT had indicated the agency was required to approve a driveway cut on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard for the property. Ms. Tarapani said before the State would consider purchasing the site, the property owner must be a willing seller and agree to a price determined by appraisal. Mr. Johnson indicated the new proposal will save an additional 20 trees. He said the developer will agree to restore and maintain the abutting retention pond for FDOT. He said the property is not suitable for a park and the City does not have the funds to maintain the site as a park. The meeting recessed from 4:18 to 4:32 p.m. Eighteen citizens spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Stone stated any property owner has the right to request a zoning change. Staff bases their assessments on objectives listed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, consider many factors, and balance competing interests. Ms. Tarapani reviewed the findings of the archaeological survey, noting the site was not used for burials. Seven properties in the Bayview neighborhood are considered historic. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani stated the CDB must approve construction of a building on the site taller than 50 feet. Discussion ensued regarding the importance of testimony presented by neighbors versus experts. Mr. Stone said after staff had recommended denial of the original plan, the developer heeded staff’s concerns and reported on traffic impacts and the archaeological background of the site. He said the project satisfies City and FDOT concerns. Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend approval to annex 1.03 acres to the City at 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Road 31, Lots 2 and 3, mcd01a01 11 01/23/01 Block 5, Town of Bayview Subdivision; and vacated portion of County Road 31. The motion carried was duly seconded and unanimously. 3035 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard Item #D2 – : Laura Nall Connolly Trust – Owner/ Applicant. Request Land Use Plan amendment from RLM, Residential Low Medium and RU, Residential Urban classifications to R/OL, Residential/Office Limited classification; and rezoning from MHP, Mobile Home Park District to O, Office District at a portion of 603 Meadowlark Lane, approximately 275 feet south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, AKA Lot 2, Town of Bayview Subdivision, as set forth in Plat Book 1, page 51, of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; a portion of 3012 County Road 31, located approximately 260 feet east of Bayview Avenue, AKA Lot 3, Town of Bayview Subdivision, as set forth in Plat Book 1, page 51, of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; a vacated portion of County Road 31, approximately 470 feet east of Bayview Avenue; and certain real property located south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and west of McMullen-Booth Road, consisting of Tract A, Myron A Smiths Bayview LUZ 99-001 Subdivision. Ms. Tarapani reviewed the request. The 3.5-acre site, on the south side of Gulf- to-Bay Boulevard, is west of McMullen-Booth Road. The applicant requests a Land Use Plan amendment from RLM, Residential Low Medium and RU, Residential Urban classifications to R/OL, Residential/Office Limited classification; and rezoning from MHP, Mobile Home Park District to O, Office District AND Discussion addressing Items #D1 #D2, is reported under Item #D1, beginning on page 8. Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend approval of a Land Use Plan amendment from RLM, Residential Low Medium and RU, Residential Urban classifications to R/OL, Residential/Office Limited classification; and rezoning from MHP, Mobile Home Park District to O, Office District at a portion of 603 Meadowlark Lane, approximately 275 feet south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, AKA Lot 2, Town of Bayview Subdivision, as set forth in Plat Book 1, page 51, of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; a portion of 3012 County Road 31, located approximately 260 feet east of Bayview Avenue, AKA Lot 3, Town of Bayview Subdivision, as set forth in Plat Book 1, page 51, of the public records of Hillsborough County, Florida; a vacated portion of County Road 31, approximately 470 feet east of Bayview Avenue; and certain real property located south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and west of McMullen-Booth Road, motion consisting of Tract A, Myron A Smiths Bayview Subdivision. The was duly seconded. Consensus was for staff to contact the State land trust regarding interest in the subject property prior to the City Commission hearing. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the City has no formal process should the developer discover cultural resources after excavation has begun. She said construction would be delayed until additional study was done. Upon the vote being taken, Members Gildersleeve, Johnson, Mazur and Plisko and Chair Figurski voted “Aye”; Members Moran and Petersen voted “Nay.” Motion carried . mcd01a01 12 01/23/01 Beach by Design Plan Item #D3 – : City of Clearwater – Owner/Applicant. Request review and recommendation of Beach by Design special area plan. Planning Director Ralph Stone summarized the reviewed the Beach by Design special area plan for beach redevelopment. After an extensive public workshop process, the plan’s final draft will be presented to the City Commission for approval. The plan will establish geographic land use areas on the beach with a variety of redevelopment scales for the area from Clearwater Pass to Acacia Street, the demarcation for residential development. Redevelopment of the Yacht Basin Apartment complex would have to include overall development along East Shore. The plan addresses building scale, development character, and mobility issues. The City Commission has approved changes to Mandalay, which will retain two lanes in each direction but remove parking from the east side of the road in order to widen the sidewalks and median. The plan recommends reconfiguring South Gulfview between Pier 60 and the Adams Mark Hotel by replacing beach-front parking with a curvilinear street, a pedestrian sidewalk, and bicycle trail. Parking garages also are planned. Three developers have proposed projects. The establishment of a unit pool will expire in 5 years. The pool requires PPC (Pinellas Planning Council) approval. Incentives are intended for resort development, not additional residents. Plan guidelines include mandates for separation between tall buildings, setbacks, architectural character, street level facades, and street amenities such as benches. The intent is to provide market incentives to change the current stagnant conditions on the beach. In response to a question, he said the developers have parking garages in their plans. The City has not resolved questions related to the path of a proposed north/south trolley system for pedestrian movement. PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) has just started new service from St. Pete Beach to Sand Key. He said plan developer Charles Siemon, of Siemon & Larsen, had indicated a fixed rail system is a long-term dream. A dedicated lane for PSTA or the Jolley Trolley is more likely. Some long-term initiatives regarding the connection between downtown and Clearwater beach are under consideration including limiting one lane to vehicles with more than three passengers. Financial deterrents are not being considered. It was stated staff and Mr. Siemon have done a great job on the comprehensive plan. In response to a question, Mr. Stone said the City is not considering condemnation issues. Member Gildersleeve moved for the CDB to recommend approval of the Beach motion carried by Design special area plan. The was duly seconded and unanimously. 2100 Lakeview Road Item #D4 – : City of Clearwater – Owner/Applicant. Request annexation of 5.1 acres to Clearwater, and Land Use Plan amendment from P, Preservation Classification (County) to P, Preservation Classification (Clearwater); and rezoning from R-3, Residential, Single-Family District (County) to P, Preservation District ANX 01- (Clearwater) at M&B 11/01 in Section 24, Township 29 South, Range 15 East. 11-01 Senior Planner Etim Udoh presented the request. The 5.1-acre site is on the north side of Lakeview Road, across from Yulee Drive and west of Belcher Road. The mcd01a01 13 01/23/01 City has obtained ownership of the site and wants to annex it into the City’s jurisdiction. The property, part of the Allen’s Creek ecosystem, contains a peat bog, which provides wildlife habitat and stormwater mitigation. Area schools use the site as a learning laboratory for environmental issues. Staff recommends the Land Use Plan designation be Preservation and it be zoned Preservation (P). After annexation, the City plans no changes. The parcel will remain a preservation area. Staff recommends approval. Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend approval of the annexation of 5.1 acres to Clearwater, and Land Use Plan amendment from P, Preservation Classification (County) to P, Preservation Classification (Clearwater); and rezoning from R-3, Residential, Single-Family District (County) to P, Preservation District (Clearwater) motion at M&B 11/01 in Section 24, Township 29 South, Range 15 East. The was duly carried seconded and unanimously. 1281 South Hercules Avenue Item #D5 – : City of Clearwater – Owner/Applicant. Request annexation of 4.6 acres to the City at 12/02 in Section 24, Township 29 South, ANX 01-11-02 Range 15 East. Mr. Udoh presented the request. The 4.6-acre site is on the northeast corner of S. Hercules Avenue and Lakeview Road, south of Lees Court. The applicant requests to annex the property to the City. Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend approval of the annexation of 4.6 acres to Clearwater at 12/02 in Section 24, Township 29 South, Range 15 East. motion carried The was duly seconded and unanimously. 1281 South Hercules Avenue Item #D6 – : City of Clearwater – Owner/Applicant. Request Land Use Plan amendment from P, Preservation (County) to R/OS, Recreation/Open Space Classification (Clearwater); and Rezoning from R-3, Residential, Single-family District (County) to OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District (Clearwater) 12/02 in Section 24, Township 29 South, Range 15 East. LUZ 01-11-01 Mr. Udoh presented the request. The 4.6-acre site is on the northeast corner of S. Hercules Avenue and Lakeview Road, south of Lees Court. The applicant requests a Land Use Plan amendment to R/OS, Recreation/Open Space and rezoning to OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District at. Member Johnson moved for the CDB to recommend approval of the Land Use Plan amendment to R/OS, Recreation/Open Space Classification and Rezoning to OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District (Clearwater) 12/02 in Section 24, Township 29 motion carried South, Range 15 East. The was duly seconded and unanimously. Text Amendment Item #D8 – : City of Clearwater – Applicant. Request amendments to Community Development Code regarding residential infill projects, parking standards for self storage establishments, special area plans governing development potential in Tourist District, docks, newsracks, and an alternate member to the Community TA 00-12-06 Development Board. Staff requested Item #D8 be continued. mcd01a01 14 01/23/01 Member Petersen moved to continue Item #D8 to February 20, 2001. ITEM E – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2000 and December 12, 2000, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board motioncarried member. The was duly seconded and unanimously. ITEM F – DIRECTORS ITEMS Discussion of survey issues to be held on January 31, 2001. Election of CDB officers is scheduled for February 20, 2001. Two members are up for reappointment. Staff will report on a conflict of interest concern. ITEM G - ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. mcd01a01 15 01/23/01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: January 23, 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Dorian, James & Marea, 3249 Mateo Street (FL 00-11-51) yes '\,/ no Harvey, Jacqueline, 1112 Kingsley Street (FL 00-11-55) l yes \/ no Woodlake Condominium Association, 2076 Sunset Point Road (FL 00-11-58) yes I \./ no Juhl, Karl & Ginny, 222 Palm Island SW (FL 00-11-59) yes ~ no Anastasopoulos, Louis, 731 Bayway Blvd. (FL 00-11-49) yes J no Peppermill Restaurant/Shi & Peng, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. (FL 00-11-52) yes J no Paolillo, Dr. & Mrs, Louis, 1010 Jeffords Street (FL 00-12-61) V no yes Laura NaIl Connolly Trust, 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Rd. 31 (ANX 99-14) yes J no Laura NaIl Connelly Trust, 3035 Gulfto Bay Blvd. (LUZ 99-001) -Lno yes City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 2100 Lakeview Road (ANX 01-11-01) -Lno yes City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 1281 s].e cules Avenue (ANX 01-11-02 & LUZ 01-11- 01) yes no j I I I lJ.d2J 101 Date I S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc :~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: Januarv 23.. 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Dorian, James & Marea, 3249 Mateo Street (FL 00-11-51) \/ no yes Harvey, Jacqueline, 1112 Kingsley Street (FL 00-11-55) yes -Lno Woodlake Condominium Associatioyo76 Sunset Point Road (FL 00-11-58) yes no Juhl, Karl & Ginny, 222 Palm Island jL OO-ll- 59) yes no Anastasopoulos, Louis, 731 Bayway Blvd. (FL 00-11-49) yes J no Peppermill Restaurant/Shi & Peng, IJ5S. Ft. Harrison Ave. (FL 00-11-52) yes no Paolillo, Dr. & Mrs. Louis, 1010 J efforys Street (FL 00-12-61) yes ~ no Laura NaIl Connolly Trust, 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Rd. 31 (ANX 99-14) .1 no - yes Laura NaIl Connelly Trust, 3035 Gulf to Bay Blvd. (LUZ 99-001) J no yes City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 2100 JView Road (ANX 01-11-01) yes no City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 1281 S. frerCUles Avenue (ANX 01-11-02 & LUZ 01-11- 01) J yes no ,/;-3/" I I Date S:\Planning Department\C 0 B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: Januarv 23'1 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Dorian, James & Marea, 3249 Mateo Street (FL 00-11-51) / yes no Harvey, Jacqueline, 1112 Kingsley Street (FL 00-11-55) yes / no . Woodlake Condominium Association, 2076 Sunset Point Road (FL 00-11-58) / yes no Juhl, Karl & Ginny, 222 Palm Island SW (FL 00-11-59) / no yes Anastasop(illos, Louis, 731 Bayway Blvd. (FL 00-11-49) yes / no Peppermill Restaurant/Shi & Peng, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. (FL 00-11-52) yes ( no Paolillo, Dr. & Mrs. Louis, 1010 Jeffords Street (FL 00-12-61) yes / no Laura Nail connol7rust, 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Rd. 31 (ANX 99-14) yes no Laura Nail COnnell/rust, 3035 Gulf to Bay Blvd. (LUZ 99-001) yes no City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 2100 Lakeview Road (ANX 01-11-01) yes / no City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 1281 S. Hercules Avenue (ANX 01-11-02 & LUZ 01-11- 01) I yes no cr} 0 \ Date S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: Januarv 23~ 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Dorian, James & Marea, 3249 Mateo Street (FL 00-11-51) :x yes no Harvey, Jacqueline, 1112 Kingsley Street (FL 00-11-55) 'X yes no Wood1ake Condominium Association, 2076 Sunset Point Road (FL 00-11-58) 'X yes no Juh1, Karl & Ginny, 222 Palm Island SW (FL 00-11-59) ~ yes no Anastasopou1os, Louis, 731 Bayway Blvd. (FL 00-11-49) '>< yes no Peppermill Restaurant/Shi & Peng, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. (FL 00-11-52) ~ yes no Paolillo, Dr. & Mrs. Louis, 1010 Jeffords Street (FL 00-12-61) X yes no < < Laura NaIl Connolly Trust, 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Rd. 31 (ANX 99-14) ~yes no Laura NaIl Connelly Trust, 3035 Gulfto Bay Blvd. (LUZ 99-001) x yes no City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 2100 Lakeview Road (ANX 01-11-01) X yes /~J no / City of Clearwater/Art Kader, 1281 S. Hercules Avenue (ANX 01-11-02 & LUZ 01-11- 01) /1 x yes no S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc , . .. '. i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: J anuarv 23., 2001 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. Dorian, James & Mar, 3249 Mateo Street (FL 00-11-51) ~ yes no Harvey, Jacqueline, 1112 Kingsley Street (FL 00-11-55) yes / no Woodlake Condominium Association, 2076 Sunset Point Road (FL 00-11-58) ~ no yes Juhl, Karl & Ginny, 222 Palm Island SW (FL 00-11-59) yes ~ no Anastasopoulos, Louis, 731 Bayway Blvd. (FL 00-11-49) / no yes Pepperrnill Restaurant/Shi & Peng, 1575 S. Ft. Harrison Ave. (FL 00-11-52) \/ no yes Paolillo, Dr. & MrsJL uis, 1010 Jeffords Street (FL 00-12-61) yes no Laura Nall Connolly Trust, 603 Meadowlark Lane and 3012 County Rd. 31 (ANX 99-14) ~es no Laura Nall Connelly Trust, 3035 Gulf to Bay Blvd. (LUZ 99-001) ~yes no City ofClearwater/Art Kader, 2100 Lakeview Road (ANX 01-11-01) J yes no City ofClearwater/Art Kader, 1281 S. Hercules Avenue (ANX 01-11-02 & LUZ 01-11- 01) J yes no I 1-t~/ol Datd S:\Planning Department\C 0 B\CDB, property investigation check Iist.doc