09/17/2002
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 17, 2002
Present: Ed Hooper Vice Chair
David Gildersleeve Board Member
Shirley Moran Board Member
Alex Plisko Board Member
John Doran Board Member
Kathy Milam Alternate Board Member - voting
Absent: Carlen A. Petersen Chair
Edward Mazur, Jr. Board Member
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Cyndi Tarapani Planning Director
Lisa Fierce Assistant Planning Director
Gina Clayton Long Range Planning Manager
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 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.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: August 20, 2002
Member Doran moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20,
motion
2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The was duly
carried
seconded and unanimously.
B. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff,
neighboring property owner, etc. and will be approved by single vote at the beginning of the
meeting. (Items 1 - 8)
1. Case: FLD2002-06017 – 700 North Osceola Avenue (Not Consent) Level 2 Application
Applicant: Dan Gleichowski, J.J. Dan Mar, Inc.
Owner: J.J. Dan Mar, Inc.
Representative: Tom Cavanaugh, P.A.C. Land Development Corporation.
Location: 1.12-acres located on the northwest corner of Eldridge Street and North
Osceola Avenue.
Atlas Page: 277B.
Zoning: D, Downtown District.
Request:
Flexible Development approval to increase the required height of an attached dwelling building
within the Downtown District from 50 feet to 81.42 feet, as part of a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project under the provisions of Section 2-903.
Proposed Use: A 28-unit condominium development within a single, 93,672 square foot, six-
story building.
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Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner.
The 1.12-acre site is located on the northwest corner of Eldridge Street and North
Osceola Avenue. The site, developed in 1946, is located within an older, residential portion of
the City located directly along Clearwater Bay. The site contains two, attached dwellings with a
total of seven residential units. A two-story building, approximately 18 feet in height with
approximately 6,000 square feet of area, is located on the north side of the property and
contains four dwelling units. A second, one-story building, approximately 12 feet in height with
approximately 2,000 square feet of area, is located on the south portion of the site and contains
three dwelling units. The site has a steep slope running west/east starting at sea level and rising
to 26 feet at North Osceola Avenue; the average grade is 13 feet. The site is located within the
Old Clearwater Bay neighborhood. One and two-story, multi- and single-family dwellings
characterize the neighborhood.
The site is located within the Northwest Periphery Area. The Periphery Plan designates
the site for residential reuse with multi-family townhomes and condominiums and guides land
use and densities in the downtown. Such development should be oriented toward Clearwater
Harbor and implement designs that respect these views. Currently, pedestrian activity is limited
due to high traffic volume, narrow sidewalks and a lack of landscape buffering. New
developments are required to provide a more positive pedestrian experience. The maximum
permitted density, under the provisions of the Northwest Periphery Area, is 25 dwelling units per
acre for sites under two acres, such as this one acre site. The density bonus is intended to
encourage the consolidation of properties. The applicant was unable to consolidate additional
property.
The applicant seeks to increase the permitted height of a building with attached
dwellings from 50 feet to 81.42 feet. Attached dwellings under the Flexible Development
provisions are permitted to be up to 100 feet in height if they are located south of Drew Street,
west of North Myrtle Avenue and north of Court Street. Because this site is north of Drew
Street, and the requested height is greater than 50 feet, this is a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project request. The proposal includes a 28-unit condominium development
within a single, 93,672 square foot, six-story building. The proposed building will be located
approximately nine feet from the side (north and south) property lines, 25 feet from the front
(east) property line along North Osceola Avenue and 121 feet from the rear (west) property line.
The building will be at least 20 feet from any surrounding structure.
Two levels of under-structure parking will be provided and will include 61 spaces that
exceed Code requirements of 42 spaces. It will include storage space for the residents. The
applicant will also provide three compact car spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces. Access to the
site is proposed along both Osceola Avenue and Eldridge Street at two-way, gated
entrance/exits. Existing, on-street parking spaces on the south side of Eldridge Street will
remain.
The Mediterranean architecture of the buildings will include neutral-color stucco,
terracotta color barrel tile roof, and a significant number of windows and balconies on all
elevations. The roof has been designed to minimize views of the mechanical equipment and
incorporates the use of cupola-type enclosures. The landscape plan exceeds the requirements
of Code. This includes a mixture of various trees, shrubs, palms and annuals.
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Amenities include a swimming pool along the harbor (west side) to be suspended above
the ground on pilings. The swimming pool will encroach within the required 25-foot setback from
wetlands on the west side of the site as regulated by Section 3-907.A. of the Community
Development Code. This encroachment will be mediated through an exotic, nuisance vegetation
control and maintenance plan for the balance of the wetland area and will be approved and
coordinated with Staff prior to the issuance of any permits. In addition, roof drains will be routed
through the proposed stormwater vault which will include a filtration system. A Code-compliant
method of treating paved, vehicular use areas must be provided to satisfy stormwater
management criteria, prior to the issuance of any permits, and the applicant is noticed that this
could adversely impact the site design. As provided in Section 4-406 of the Code, should
addressing stormwater issues result in a site plan which is significantly different from the one
approved by the Community Development Board, the site plan must be resubmitted to the
Board for review. No new docks are included with this proposal. Any proposed docks will need
to meet the requirements of Code or be reviewed by the Community Development Board.
Fire Department requirements, including a complete High Rise fire suppression and
prevention system, gates with an approved emergency entry system and a knox key box on the
building for emergency egress will need to be shown prior to the issuance of any building
permits. A four-foot sidewalk will be provided along North Osceola Avenue and Eldridge Street
to enhance pedestrian access in the area.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and supporting materials
on July 11 and August 15, 2002. The Planning Department recommends APPROVAL of the
Flexible Development approval to increase the required height of an attached dwelling within the
Downtown District from 50 feet to 81.42 feet, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project under the provisions of Section 2-903 for the site at 700 North Osceola Avenue, with the
following: Basis for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria
as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project per Section 2-903; 2) The proposal is in
compliance with other standards in the Code including the general applicability criteria per
Section 3-913; 3) The application is consistent with the Northwest Periphery Area in the
Periphery Plan; and 4) The development is compatible with the surrounding area and will
enhance other redevelopment efforts; and Conditions for Approval: 1) That the density of the
site be limited to 28 dwellings units (25 dwelling units per acre); 2) That should addressing
stormwater issues result in a site plan which is significantly different from the one approved by
the Community Development Board, the site plan must be resubmitted to the Board for review;
3) That any encroachments into wetlands be mediated through an exotic, nuisance vegetation
control and maintenance plan approved and coordinated with Staff, prior to the issuance of any
permits; 4) That all Fire Department requirements be met, prior to the issuance of any permits;
5) That the final design of the buildings be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted
or as modified by the CDB; and 6) That all signage comply with Code.
It was requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
It was stated the City had designated the subject area as “pedestrian friendly.” Concern
was expressed 4-foot wide sidewalks may not be adequate in the long term. Assistant Planning
Director Lisa Fierce suggested the right-of-way may be too narrow to permit a wider sidewalk.
As the street is a local road, staff had felt 4-foot wide sidewalks would be adequate.
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In response to a question, Ms. Fierce said greater height is expected in the periphery
area due to density bonuses. Waterfront development can be as high as 150 feet if the
developer completes City processes.
In response to a question, Blake Plumley, representative, said construction of a dock
has not been decided. He said the developer will follow City rules should one be planned. He
said the area has little pedestrian traffic.
One resident opposed the project. It was recommended staff meet with the local
homeowners association to review periphery plan rules. Concern was expressed the rules
would allow a wall of high rises along the waterfront.
Mr. Plumley said if space permits, the developer will construct 5-foot wide sidewalks in
front of the site, along Osceola Avenue. It was stated the City needs to determine if 5-foot
sidewalks are appropriate.
Member Doran moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B1 – Case FLD2002-06017,
with conditions as listed plus additional Condition #7 – If feasible and appropriate, a 5-foot wide
motion
sidewalk to be constructed along Osceola Avenue. The was duly seconded and
carried
unanimously.
Ms. Tarapani reviewed issues related to the downtown and periphery plan
2. Case: FLD2002-07018 – 442 Mandalay Avenue Level 2 Application
Applicant: Paul A. Gelep, P.A.
Owners: Paul Gelep, Helen Diamandis, Mahi Hansen, Jamie Marie Gelep, Helen Gelep
Estate and Mary Gelep.
Representative: Alex Plisko, Plisko Architecture, P.A.
Location: 0.31-acres located on the northwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Papaya
Street.
Atlas Page: 267A.
Zoning: T, Tourist District.
Request:
Flexible Development approval to reduce the required front (east and south) setbacks along
Mandalay Avenue and Papaya Street, respectively, from 10 feet to zero feet (to building),
provide a side (north) setback of zero feet (to building), provide a side (west) setback of three
feet (to building) and reduce the required number of parking spaces from 57 spaces to zero
spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project under the provisions of
Section 2-803.
Proposed Use: An 11,348 square foot, single-story retail sales and service establishment.
Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner.
The 0.31-acre site is located on the northwest corner of Papaya Street and Mandalay
Avenue. The area is intensely developed with predominantly commercial uses including
restaurants, motels, hotels and retail sales and service. Multi-family dwellings (under
construction) exist to the west. The area along Mandalay Avenue is characterized by older,
modest hotels and motels and retail businesses primarily within one- and two-story buildings.
The site, developed in the early 1960’s currently contains a mix of restaurant, retail and
office uses within a single-story, masonry-block building. The existing building extends almost
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completely along each property line. It shares a common wall with another building immediately
to the north on a separate property. The existing structure will be razed as part of the
redevelopment of the site. The site does not contain any parking spaces, landscaping or
stormwater retention facilitates.
The proposal includes the demolition of the existing, 11,249 square foot structure and
constructing an 11,348 square foot building within the same general footprint. One retail
establishment will replace seven tenants (including two restaurants, two retailers an ice cream
store, and a law and realtor office). Landscaping will be provided along the front (east and
south) property lines to match the landscaping proposed with the City’s Mandalay Avenue
redevelopment project, currently under construction. This will include beach sunflower, India
hawthorn, fountain grass and cabbage (sabal) palms.
The request is to reduce the required front (east and south) setbacks along Mandalay
Avenue and Papaya Street, respectively, from 10 feet to 2.5 feet, provide a side (north) setback
of zero feet and provide a side (west) setback of three feet and reduce the required number of
parking spaces from 57 spaces to zero spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project under the provisions of Section 2-803. The reductions in setback will
provide a building façade to match the existing streetscape typified by buildings located on or
near their respective property lines.
The site currently does not have any on-site parking and that will not change with this
proposal. The proposed retail sales and service establishment is not intended to be a
destination point in and of itself. It will continue to function as a secondary destination point for
visitors and residents of Clearwater Beach already at the beach for a variety of activities. With
the renovation of Mandalay Avenue (including on-street parking spaces) and the completion of
two proposed City-operated surface parking lots (on the east and west sides of East Shore
Drive, located on the north side of Causeway Boulevard) there will be approximately 170
parking spaces within 1,000 feet of the subject site.
The site is within the Destination Resort District as outlined by Beach By Design which
provides for the redevelopment of Clearwater Beach between Mandalay Avenue on the east,
the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Pier 60 Park on the south and Rockaway Street to the North.
Beach by Design acknowledges that the existing retail establishments along Mandalay Avenue
have a negative impact on the North Mandalay area. The Destination Resort District outlines the
redevelopment of Mandalay Avenue with retail, restaurant and residential uses. The proposal
will meet the intent of Beach by Design with a new attractively designed retail building. The
building will be finished with a light sand colored, stucco finish, terra cotta, barrel tile roof,
arches, banding and other architectural features and the extensive use of windows along both
street. The proposed building will provide a greater level of interaction between the use of the
site and pedestrian activities.
One retail tenant within the building is proposed. The hours of operation will be between
9 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days per week. There will generally be six to eight employees on the
site at any given time with approximately half that during the off-season. Employees will park at
the Pier 60 parking lot and will be reimbursed by their employer. Deliveries will generally be
made via an UPS/FedEx box truck once per day during season and once per week during the
off-season. One semi-truck will make occasional deliveries in November at the beginning of the
season. The delivery and solid waste staging area will be located on the west (rear) side of the
building at the southwest corner of the site. Should additional tenants be requested, Staff will
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need to review the overall operational characteristics of the proposed businesses including the
target market, maximum number of employees on the largest shift, the hours of operation,
delivery hours, parking demand, etc. to ensure compatibility, prior to issuance of any permits or
Occupational Licenses.
A single, attached sign approximately 60 square feet in area will be located above the
entrance to the building at corner of Papaya Street and Mandalay Avenue. Code permits an
attached sign of 35 square feet (one percent of the building facing the Mandalay Avenue) as
part of a Minimum Development Review. The proposed sign constitutes approximately 1.7
percent of the building façade and will require a review as part of a Comprehensive Sign
Program. The applicant has not provided a finalized a sign package with this proposal.
The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review
Committee on August 15, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the
Flexible Development application to reduce the required front (east and south) setbacks along
Mandalay Avenue and Papaya Street, respectively, from 10 feet to zero feet (to building),
provide a side (north) setback of zero feet (to building), provide a side (west) setback of three
feet (to building) and reduce the required number of parking spaces from 57 spaces to zero
spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project under the provisions of
Section 2-803 for the site at 422 Mandalay Avenue, with the following: Bases for approval: 1)
The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project per Section 2-803; 2) The proposal is in compliance with other
standards in the Code including the General Applicability Criteria per Section 3-913; 3) The
proposal is consistent with and encouraged by Beach by Design; 4) The development is
compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment efforts; and 5) That
the proposed retail sales and service establishment includes a single users and is not intended
to be a destination point but will serve as a secondary destination point; and Conditions of
approval: 1) That any change in the type of retail establishment be evaluated for complimentary
operational characteristic and parking demand, and may require approval by the Community
Development Board; 2) That should more than one retail establishment be located on this site, a
business plan indicating the operation of all tenants be provided including the maximum number
of employees on the largest shift, the hours of operation, delivery hours, parking demand, etc. to
the Planning Department and be approved, prior to issuance of any permits or licenses; 3) That
the downspouts and overhead doors match the primary color of building; 4) That the final design
of the buildings be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or as modified by the
CDB; 5) That any improvements within or adjacent to the right-of-way including but limited to
underground utilities, curbs, sidewalks and driveways must adhere to the Mandalay Streetscape
design, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Administration; and 6) That all signs meet the
requirements of Code or be reviewed through a Comprehensive Sign Program.
Member Plisko reported a conflict of interest.
Member Moran moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B2 - Case FLD2002-07018,
motion
with conditions as listed. The was duly seconded. Members Doran, Gildersleeve,
carried
Hooper, Moran, and Milam voted “Aye.” Member Plisko abstained. Motion .
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3. Case: FLD2002-07020 – 501 Mandalay Avenue Level 2 Application
Applicant: Belle Harbor, LLC.
Owner: Green Mack Clearwater, LLC.
Representative: Octavio Cabrera, P.E., Florida Design Consultants, Inc.
Location: 6.165-acres located on the northeast corner of Baymont Street and Mandalay
Avenue.
Atlas Pages: 258A and 267A.
Zoning: HDR, High Density Residential District and P, Preservation District.
Request:
Flexible Development approval for the construction/reconstruction of multi-use docks (52 new
slips and replacement of 15 existing slips for a total of 67 dock slips) in association with a 200-
unit residential condominium, with a reduction in the side (west) setback from 52 feet to 44 feet,
under the provisions of Section 3-601.
Proposed Use: 67 dock slips in conjunction in association with a 200-unit condominium
development.
Presenter: Wayne Wells, Senior Planner.
The 6.165-acre site is located on the northeast corner of Mandalay Avenue and
Baymont Street. The site is currently being developed with 200 residential units within two high-
rise towers. The Belle Harbor, formerly Catalina, site plan was approved by the Community
Development Board on November 13, 2001 as part of a Flexible Development application and
Termination of Status as a Nonconformity request (case FL 01-09-31). The area is
characterized by multi-family residential developments and a variety of nonresidential uses
including overnight accommodation establishments, retail sales and service businesses and
restaurants. The site currently contains docks of 15 slips along the northern waterfront property
line and a dock on the eastern waterfront property line presently located within and impacting
grass beds.
Section 3-601.C.3 requires docks over 500 square feet in area (in association with a
multi-family development or condominium) be treated as a commercial dock and be approved
as part of a Level Two, Flexible Development review. The applicant seeks to
construct/reconstruct docks along the northern and eastern waterfront property lines for a total
of 67 slips for the exclusive use of residents of the Belle Harbor condominiums. The docks
along the northern waterfront property line are proposed to be reconstructed into 19 slips,
reducing impacts on existing grass beds. The applicant also seeks to construct docks along the
eastern waterfront property line for 48 slips beyond the existing grass beds. The docks on the
northern and eastern waterfront property lines will meet all Code requirements for setbacks,
length and width and will not impact water navigation. The only exception to meeting these
standards is the dock on the west side of the northern docks being set back 44 feet from the
western waterfront property line rather than the required 52 feet. This dock currently exists at
the same 44-foot setback, but because it is being reconstructed (rather than repaired) a setback
reduction is required. Shifting the dock to the east would negatively impact environmentally
desirable habitats. Reconstruction of the docks along the northern waterfront property line will
require maintenance dredging of the yacht basin with a small floating dredge to provide a water
depth of four feet. This dredging will not affect existing grass beds.
Prior to the issuance of building permits for the docks, the applicant will need to show
compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for “marinas and
boatyards” for the construction and operation of the docking facilities to provide fire protection of
boats moored in the slips. Floating and dock supported signage will need to be permanently
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installed warning boaters of the existence of protected sea grasses and manatees in the vicinity.
A Water Navigation Permit and a Department of Environmental Protection permit will be
required to be approved by Pinellas County and the State prior to the issuance of building
permits.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and supporting materials
on August 15, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible
Development for the construction/reconstruction of multi-use docks (52 new slips and
replacement of 15 existing slips for a total of 67 dock slips) in association with a 200-unit
residential condominium, with a reduction in the side (west) setback from 52 feet to 44 feet,
under the provisions of Section 3-601 for the site at 501 Mandalay Avenue, with the following:
Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria under the
provisions of Section 3-601;2) The proposal is in compliance with other standards in the Code
including the general applicability criteria per Section 3-913; and 3) The dock development is
compatible with the surrounding area; and Conditions of Approval: 1) That Pinellas County
Water Navigation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFMD) permits be approved
prior to the issuance of building permits; 2) That the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
303 standards for "marinas and boatyards" be met to the satisfaction of the Fire Department,
prior to the issuance of building permits; 3) That boats moored at these docks be for the
exclusive use by residents of the Belle Harbor condominiums and that there be no commercial
activities at the docks (bait sales, vending, etc.); and 4) That floating and dock-supported
signage be permanently installed containing wording warning boaters of the existence of
protected sea grasses and manatees in the vicinity.
AND
4. Case: FLD2002-07021 – 601 Old Coachman Road Level 2 Application
Owners: City of Clearwater, Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., and Florida Power Corporation.
Applicant: City of Clearwater.
Representative: Kevin Dunbar, Director, Parks and Recreation Department.
Location: 37.393 total acres located on the west side of US Highway 19 North,
approximately 700 feet north of Drew Street and 200 feet east of Old Coachman Road
(northeast corner of Sharkey Road and Old Coachman Road, Sites A and B - 17.42
acres), with associated parking located approximately 450 feet north of the intersection
of Sharkey Road and Old Coachman Road (Site C - 2.712 acres) and on the northwest
corner of Drew Street and Old Coachman Road (Site D - 17.261 acres).
Atlas Pages: 281B.
Zoning: C, Commercial District; OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District; P, Preservation
District; and I, Institutional District.
Request:
Flexible Development approval, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under
the provisions of Section 2-704B and 2-1404A, to:
a) Reduce the required side (south and west) setbacks from 10 feet to zero feet (to
parking/pavement) within the Commercial District;
b) Reduce the required side (south and west) setback from 20 feet to zero feet (to
parking/pavement) within the O/SR District;
c) Increase the permitted height of a building (stadium) from 25 feet 49 feet within the
Commercial District;
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d) Increase the permitted height of a building (stadium) from 30 feet to 49 feet within the OS/R
District; and
e) Decrease the percentage of paved parking provided from 15 percent to 14.2 percent.
Proposed Use: A Community Sports Complex and Phillies Spring Training Facility of
approximately 8,000 seats.
Presenter: Wayne Wells, Senior Planner.
The overall site consists of various parcels. The main parcel (site A and B) of 17.42
acres is actually three parcels or portions of parcels: (1) the old Home Depot commercial
property, recently purchased by the City; (2) Bomber Field, owned by the City; and (3) a portion
of the Florida Power right-of-way, on which the City has a License Agreement for parking. Also
included is the grass parking area of 2.712 acres (site C) within the Florida Power right-of-way
between Old Coachman Road and the Carpenter Complex. The parking area, soccer fields and
baseball field at the Joe DiMaggio complex of 17.261 acres (site D) is also included.
The main parcel is located near the busy intersection of US Highway 19 North and Drew
Street and is zoned C, Commercial District and OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District. South
of the site is a dense commercial area including shopping centers, restaurants, hotels and multi-
story office buildings. Other portions of the shopping center, including Target, abut to the south.
The Carpenter Complex is adjacent to the north, also zoned OS/R Districts. St. Petersburg
College is to the south of the Joe DiMaggio parking area on the south side of Drew Street.
The City seeks to redevelop the main parcel with the Clearwater Community Sports
Complex and Phillies Spring Training Facility as a replacement of the existing Jack Russell
Memorial Stadium (located on Greenwood/Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue North and Seminole
Street). This project, as an “outdoor recreation/entertainment” use, is being processed as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project due to the deviations necessary and the zoning
districts involved. This site was chosen over other sites within the City as being the most
desirable due to its proximity to the Carpenter Complex, size of available property, accessibility
and its high-profile location. As part of the site selection process, consideration was given to the
quality of the pedestrian experience, relationship to adjacent existing buildings, efficient
infrastructure strategies, organization of parking, roadways and transit features, integration of
the stadium within the neighborhood, security, access for services and media, availability of
development parcels and the impact of sequential demolition/relocation of existing features.
Initially, the property acquired from the St. Petersburg College (located at the northwest
corner of Drew Street and Old Coachman Road – Site D) was the primary location for the
complex until geo-technical tests on the property indicated cavities and voids in the underlying
limestone which would make construction considerably more expensive than originally
anticipated. That led the City and the Phillies to mutually agree to seek another location as its
primary site. The Home Depot site (located in the Clearwater Collection Shopping Center) was
immediately considered for an alternative location for many reasons, including its increased
visibility, access to U.S. 19 and its location directly adjacent to the Carpenter Training Complex.
This stadium project brings to the City the ability to enhance this location to provide
greater opportunity for, and the better facilitation of, major public gatherings. Construction of the
stadium at this location will expand upon the tourism and family-oriented activity generated by
the existing spring training venue at the Carpenter Complex. The Community Sports Complex
is planned to be used for various activities: Phillies spring training games, Clearwater Phillies
games, concerts, baseball and softball tournaments, and other special events. These activities
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will occur both during daylight and nighttime hours. The stadium will be integrated with new
public open spaces, plans for future bike trails/pedestrian ways and mixed use development and
can serve as a component for redevelopment of this area. By consolidating the practice fields
and stadium in one convenient location, the Carpenter Complex and the adjacent shopping
center will be enhanced through increased revenues and by creating a lively atmosphere in the
area.
The stadium will be constructed on the site of the closed Home Depot building and the
Bomber Field. The stadium will have approximately 7,000 fixed seats and 1,000 outfield berm
seats. The stadium will include home and visitor clubhouse facilities, batting tunnels, half-
practice field, team office space (for both Major League and Florida operations), kids play area,
concessions and food court, ancillary office space, novelties store/stands, press box and
broadcasting facilities. The stadium’s Mediterranean architecture will set a new standard for this
area, with its hip roofs, earth tone stucco, arches, medallions, decorative metal railings and
trellised sunshades. Although the actual footprint of this facility will be larger than many
individual commercial establishments in the existing area, the varying building heights of the
stadium will integrate well with the high profile intersection and multi-story buildings in the area.
Additionally, an attractive visual and functional link will be created between the commercial area
to the south and the Carpenter Complex, by combining multi-story built space with the
expansive amounts of green space provided by the stadium field, the half-practice field and the
outfield earth berm.
Parking of 1,841 spaces for this facility, at approximately 4.4 seats to each parking
space provided (4.4:1 ratio), is being proposed in various locations: (1) 175 paved handicap and
VIP parking spaces located to the south of the stadium (site A; north of Target); (2) four paved,
plaza spaces south of the half-practice field west of the stadium (site E); (3) 108 paved player
spaces within the Florida Power right-of-way (site B); (4) 312 grass parking spaces west of the
Carpenter Complex east of Old Coachman Road (site C); and (5) 1,242 unpaved parking
spaces at the Joe DiMaggio complex at the northwest corner of Drew Street and Old Coachman
Road (site D). The Joe DiMaggio site is anticipated to be redeveloped prior to the 2006 spring
training season with seven soccer fields, one baseball field and parking. The City is committed,
even if the soccer fields are not ready to be constructed, to upgrading site D prior to the 2006
spring training season to provide a total of 1,200 parking spaces, of which 550 spaces will have
paved drive aisles and the balance of the spaces on the soccer fields (grass). The City is
discussing with Florida Power to upgrade site C (current grass parking area west of the
Carpenter Complex) with paved drive aisles and landscaping.
A traffic impact study was prepared for the City, evaluating the impacts on traffic due to
this new facility (copy enclosed in package). Road widening and turn lanes are proposed on
Old Coachman Road, as well as turn lanes on Drew Street and intersection improvements at
Drew Street and Old Coachman Road. Sidewalks are proposed on both sides of Old
Coachman Road to provide pedestrian access to the stadium from the Joe DiMaggio site, with
crosswalks provided on Old Coachman Road and at the intersection with Sharkey Road. An
extension of the Pinellas Trail is planned within the Florida Power right-of-way. The City will be
working with Florida Power and Pinellas County to place this Trail adjacent to the east side of
Old Coachman Road, which would provide a much wider pathway for pedestrians to access the
stadium. It is recognized that the trail will be located within the landscape area along Old
Coachman Road. Should the Pinellas Trail extension be constructed prior to the 2004 spring
training season, the sidewalk along the east side of Old Coachman Road may be eliminated
and the sidewalk along the west side of Old Coachman Road should be increased to a minimum
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width of 10 feet. If the Pinellas Trail extension is not constructed within this timeframe, but is
substantially designed with funding assured (within fiscal year 03/04), then its construction may
be deferred and a temporary surface should be installed for an interim period. If the trail is
neither substantially designed nor funded, five-foot sidewalks should be installed prior to the
2004 spring training season.
The proposal includes reducing the required side setbacks within the C, Commercial
District, and the OS/R, Open Space/Recreation District. Structures required to meet Code
setback provisions include parking/pavement. The deviations requested to the side setbacks in
these two zoning districts are to pavement, where new parking/drive aisles will be located
adjacent to existing parking/drive aisles at a property line (including south and west property
lines). The other deviations requested deal with the permitted height of the stadium building.
The maximum height permitted within the Commercial District is 25 feet for an outdoor
recreation/entertainment use and 30 feet within the Open Space/Recreation District. A height of
49 feet in both zoning districts is requested based on the functional and programatical
requirements of a three-level outdoor stadium. Clubhouse and locker rooms are typically
located on the lowest level, close to field level and the dugouts. The main concourse level
above contains the fan amenities of tickets, novelties, concessions and restrooms, convenient
to all levels of seating. The top level provides space for team offices, suites, press box and
TV/radio broadcast booths. Although a reduction in the percentage amount of paved parking
provided from 15 to 14.2 percent was advertised, further review of revised plans indicate that a
minimum of 15.59 percent of the parking will be paved. Therefore, no request for a reduction in
paved parking is necessary.
The player parking area (site B) will need to be fenced for security purposes. The
design should include columns and ornamental fencing acceptable to the Planning Department.
Signage for this facility was not submitted as part of this package. It is understood that signage,
including the scoreboard, will be submitted as a Comprehensive Sign Program to be processed
as a revision to this request for Community Development Board approval.
The paved parking areas (sites A, B and E) will be extensively landscaped with
shrubbery, groundcover and various shade and ornamental trees. Site C west of the Carpenter
Complex will be enhanced with hedging along Old Coachman Road and understory trees
(Florida Power limits the size/height of trees within their right-of-way). Site D (Joe DiMaggio
complex) will be enhanced with landscaping along the parking lot frontages along Drew Street
and Old Coachman Road, as well with a signature landscape feature at the street intersection.
Undergrowth along Old Coachman Road on the Joe DiMaggio site will be cleared out for the
safety of pedestrians going between the stadium and site D. These pedestrian paths will be
also be lighted and provided with trash cans for the safety and convenience of stadium patrons.
The berm area will be enhanced with palms to aid with camouflaging the stadium light poles.
The Parks and Recreation Department met with the neighbors of the College Hill Estates
subdivision, located to the north and west of Sharkey and Old Coachman Roads, on July 18,
2002. A conceptual plan was presented. Issues related to cut-through traffic and noise were
discussed.
The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review
Committee on August 15, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the
Flexible Development request, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, to: (1)
reduce the required side (south and west) setbacks from 10 feet to zero feet (to
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parking/pavement) within the Commercial District; (2) reduce the required side (south and west)
setback from 20 feet to zero feet (to parking/pavement) within the OS/R District; (3) increase the
permitted height of a building (stadium) from 25 feet to 49 feet within the Commercial District;
and (4) increase the permitted height of a building (stadium) from 30 feet to 49 feet within the
OS/R District, under the provisions of Sections 2-704B and 2-1404A, for the site generally
located at 601 Old Coachman Road, with the following: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal
complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project per Sections 2-704.B and 2-1404.A; 2) The proposal is in compliance with other
standards in the Code including the General Applicability Criteria per Section 3-913; and 3) The
development will enhance other redevelopment efforts, will likely function as a “spark plug” to
initiate development in the area and expand upon the tourism and family-oriented activity
generated by the existing spring training venue at the Carpenter Complex; and Conditions of
Approval: 1) That the City upgrade site D (Joe DiMaggio) prior to the 2006 spring training
season. The City shall provide at least 1,200 spaces at this location, with at least 550 spaces to
be upgraded with paved drive aisles and a minimum 15-foot wide landscape area along Drew
Street and Old Coachman Road. The balance of the spaces may be on grass spaces (on
playing fields); 2) That the City upgrade, with Florida Power’s approval, site C with paved drive
aisles and a minimum landscape area along Old Coachman Road of 15 feet, as part of a
continuous, consistent streetscape; 3) That the player parking area be enhanced with a column
and ornamental fence, acceptable to the Planning Department; 4) That a landscape plan for
each parking lot be submitted to approved by Staff, prior to the issuance of permits for
construction; 5) That should the Pinellas Trail extension within the Florida Power right-of-way be
constructed prior to the 2004 spring training season, the sidewalk along the east side of Old
Coachman Road may be eliminated and the sidewalk along the west side of Old Coachman
Road shall be increased to a minimum width of 10 feet. If the Pinellas Trail extension is not
constructed within this time frame, but is substantially designed with funding assured (within
fiscal year 03/04), then its construction may be deferred and a temporary surface should be
installed for an interim period. If the trail is neither substantially designed nor funded, five-foot
sidewalks should be installed prior to the 2004 spring training season; 6) That the signature
landscape display at the intersection of Drew Street and Old Coachman Road be approved by
the Planning Department, prior to construction, and installed prior to the 2006 spring training
season; 7) That all proposed signage (scoreboard, directionals, temporary, etc.) be approved
through a Comprehensive Sign Program by the Community Development Board; 8) That the
design of the buildings be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted to, or as modified
by the CDB; and 9) That a revised Master Parking Plan be submitted to staff within 14 days,
with corrected parking tabulations and identifying site E (plaza parking).
Staff was complimented for their efforts and the lack of opposition.
AND
5. Case: ANX2002-07008 – 1576 Levern Street Level 3 Application
Owners/Applicants: Jamar L. Parker & Tracy Anderson.
Location: 0.203-acres located on the north side of Levern Street, approximately 280 feet
east of Wood Avenue and 540 feet north of Palmetto Street.
Atlas Page: 270A.
Request:
a) Annexation of 0.203 acres to the City of Clearwater;
b) Land Use Plan amendment from RL, Residential Low (County) to RL, Residential Low
Classification (City of Clearwater); and
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c) Rezoning from R-3, Residential Single Family District (County) to LMDR, Low Medium
Density Residential District (Clearwater).
Proposed Use: Existing Single-family dwelling.
Presenter: Etim S. Udoh, Senior Planner.
This site is located at 1576 Levern Street on the north side of Levern Street,
approximately 280 feet east of Wood Avenue and 540 feet north of Palmetto Street. The subject
site is approximately 0.203 acres in size and is occupied by a single-family detached dwelling.
The property owners have requested this annexation in order to receive garbage collection
service from the City. A Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) is proposed
along with a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including water,
solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on the
service level. The City of Clearwater has no sewer extension plan at this time for this area,
however, the applicants recently installed a new septic tank in July 2002 and it is not likely the
applicants will consider extending sewer service to this property in the near future.
The proposed annexation and existing use are consistent with both the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and the Countywide Plan both with regard to the Future Land Use Map as
well as goals and policies. The existing and future use of this site as a single-family home is
consistent with the LMDR zoning district. Finally, the proposed annexation is consistent with the
Pinellas County law with regard to voluntary annexation.
Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends approval of the
following actions: 1) annexation of the property located at 1576 Levern Street; 2) Residential
Low category pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and 3) Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) zoning district pursuant to the City’s Community Development Code.
AND
6. Case: ANX2002-07009 – 3145 Downing Street Level 3 Application
Owners/Applicants: Laureno B. Tavares & Maria H. Tavares.
Location: 0.33-acres located on the south side of Downing Street, approximately 590
feet east of McMullen Booth Road and 570 feet west of Bayshore Boulevard.
Atlas Page: 292A.
Request:
a) Annexation of 0.33 acres to the City of Clearwater;
b) Land Use Plan amendment from RU, Residential Urban (County) to RU, Residential Urban
Classification (City of Clearwater); and
c) Rezoning from R-3, Residential Single Family District (County) to LMDR, Low Medium
Density Residential District (Clearwater).
Proposed Use: Existing Single-family dwelling.
Presenter: Etim S. Udoh, Senior Planner.
The subject property is located at 3145 Downing Street, which is on the south side of
Downing Street, approximately 590 feet east of McMullen Booth Road and 570 feet west of
Bayshore Boulevard. The applicants are requesting this annexation in order to receive City
sewer service. The property is contiguous with the existing City boundaries to the north, south
and west, therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes with regard to
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voluntary annexation. The subject site is approximately 0.33 acres in size and occupied by an
existing single-family detached dwelling. It is proposed that the properties have a Future Land
Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including sewer,
water, solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on
the service level. The applicants paid the applicable sewer impact fee of $900.00 on July 19,
2002 and they are also aware of the additional cost to connect the property to the City sewer
system.
The proposed annexation and existing use are consistent with both the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and the Countywide Plan both with regard to the Future Land Use Map as
well as goals and policies. The existing and future use of this site as a single-family home is
consistent with the LMDR zoning district. Finally, the proposed annexation is consistent with
Florida law regarding municipal annexation through its adjacency with existing City boundaries
and is compact in concentration.
Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends approval of the
following actions on the request: 1) annexation of the property located at 3145 Downing Street;
2) Residential Urban category pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and 3) Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) zoning district pursuant to the City’s Community Development
Code.
AND
7. Case: ANX2002-07010 – 321 Elizabeth Avenue Level 3 Application
Owner/Applicant: Nancy Wasilewski.
Location: 0.31-acres located on the east side of Elizabeth Avenue, approximately 450
feet north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and 420 feet east of David Avenue.
Atlas Page: 291B.
Request:
a) Annexation of 0.31 acres to the City of Clearwater;
b) Land Use Plan amendment from RU, Residential Urban (County) to RU, Residential Urban
Classification (City of Clearwater); and
c) Rezoning from A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential District (County) to MDR, Medium Density
Residential District (Clearwater).
Proposed Use: Duplex.
Presenter: Etim S. Udoh, Senior Planner.
The subject property is located at 321Elizabeth Avenue, on the east side Elizabeth
Avenue, approximately 450 feet north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and 420 feet east of David
Avenue. The subject site is approximately 0.31 acres and is occupied by an existing mobile
home that was built in 1948. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive City
sewer service. The applicant intents to demolish this old dilapidated dwelling and construct a
new duplex with a total area of 3,390 square feet. The property is contiguous with the existing
City boundaries to the east and west, therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes with regard to voluntary annexation. A Future Land Use Plan designation of
Residential Urban (RU) is proposed along with a zoning category of Medium Density Residential
(MDR).
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The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including sewer,
water, solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on
the service level. The applicant has paid the applicable sewer and water impact fees and is
also aware of the additional cost to connect the property to the City sewer system.
The proposed annexation and the proposed development are consistent with both the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Countywide Plan both with regard to the Future Land Use
Map as well as goals and policies. The future use of this site as a duplex is consistent with the
MDR zoning district. Finally, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida law regarding
municipal annexation through its adjacency with existing City boundaries and is compact in
concentration.
Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends approval of the
following actions on the request: 1) annexation of the property located at 321 Elizabeth Avenue
with the condition that all new constructions meet the requirements of the Clearwater
Community Development Code; 2) Residential Urban category pursuant to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan; and 3) Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning district pursuant to the
City’s Community Development Code.
AND
8. Case: LUZ2002-07007 – 1161 – 1165 Turner Street Level 3 Application
Owner/Applicant: Orlandi, Inc.
Representative: Harry Cline, Esquire.
Location: 0.26-acres located on the south side of Turner Street, approximately 270 feet
west of Missouri Avenue.
Atlas Page: 296A.
Request:
a) Land Use Plan amendment from RH, Residential High Classification to CG, Commercial
General Classification and
b) Rezoning from HDR, High Density Residential District to C, Commercial District.
Proposed Use: Office
Presenter: Etim S. Udoh, Senior Planner.
The subject site is 11,325 square feet in area or 0.26 acres and is currently vacant. The
site is located on the south side of Turner Street, approximately 270 feet west of Missouri
Avenue. It is zoned High Density Residential (HDR) and has a Future Land Use Plan
classification of Residential High (RH). The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land
Use Plan to designate this property Commercial General (CG) and to rezone it to the
Commercial (C) District in order to develop it along with the parcel to the east, which the
applicant owns. The adjacent parcel is already zoned Commercial (C) and has a Future Land
Use Plan designation of Commercial General (CG). A Unity of Title has been filed which ties
these parcels together in an indivisible development site. This Future Land Use Plan
amendment and rezoning application is requested by the applicant in order to allow the
construction of a professional medical office at this site. The current land use and zoning does
not permit an office development at the site.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject
to the approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as
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the Countywide Planning Authority. Due to the size of the plan amendment request, review and
approval by Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required.
An amendment of the Future Land Use Plan from Residential High (RH) to Commercial
General (CG) and a rezoning from High Density Residential (HDR) to Commercial (C) zoning
district for the subject site is requested so that the applicant can develop this site with an office
building. The subject site exceeds the minimum lot area requirement for the proposed use and
exceeds the minimum lot width requirement of 100 feet due to submission of a Unity of Title
joining this property with the property adjacent to the east that is owned by the applicant,
thereby bringing the proposed site into conformity with the Community Development Code and
City regulations. The neighborhood is surrounded by commercial uses to the north and east
and multi-family uses to the south and west. The proposed office use will blend into the existing
neighborhood and serve as a transition between more intensive commercial uses to the east
and north and multi-family residential areas to the south and west.
The proposed Commercial General (CG) Future Land Use classification and
Commercial (C) zoning district is consistent with both the City and the Countywide
Comprehensive Plans, is compatible with the surrounding area, does not require nor affect the
provision of public services, is compatible with the natural environment and is consistent with
the development regulations of the City.
The Planning Department recommends approval of the following actions on this
application: 1) Amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of 1161-1165 Turner Street from
Residential High (RH) to Commercial General (CG) and 2) Amend the Zoning District
designation of 1161-1165 Turner Street from High Density Residential (HDR) to Commercial
(C).
Member Moran moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B3 - Case FLD2002-07020
with 4 conditions as listed, Item B4 - Case FLD2002-07021 with 9 conditions as listed, Item B5 -
Case ANX2002-07008, Item B6 - Case ANX2002-07009, Item B7 - Case ANX2002-07010, and
motion carried
Item B8, Case LUZ2002-07007. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
C. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS:
Holiday Luncheon
Ms. Tarapani stated the board historically has scheduled their holiday luncheon on the
same day as the December CDB meeting, December 17, 2002 at 12:00 noon. Staff will
coordinate the luncheon and charity involvement.
It was felt the Harborview Center is very accommodating and convenient. It was
recommended Everybody’s Tabernacle be the designated charity and that members bring
unwrapped gifts and canned goods to the luncheon.
Appeal Filing
Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides reported Deborah L. Groen Sololeski had
filed an appeal regarding Case: APP2002-07002 – Christopher C. Mariani.
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Member Questions/Requests
In response to a question, Ms. Fierce said the Balk development will be under
construction once the plat is recorded. Ms. Tarapani estimated the pond would be completed
within a year.
It was requested information regarding the cigar shop’s new location be removed from
the mural on North Ft. Harrison Avenue. It was stated the shop uses a sandwich board outside
its new location by Druid Road, outside the downtown area where such signs are permitted.
D. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:54 p.m.
mcd0902 17 09/17/02
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: September 17'1 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
700 N. Osceola Ave /
\ ./ yes
FLD2002-060 17
Dan Gleichowski, 1.1 Dan Mar, Inc.
no
442 Mandalay Ave FLD2002-070 18 Paul A. Gelep, P.A.
yes J no
501 Mandalay Ave FLD2002-07020 Belle Harbor, LLC
yes / no
601 Old Coachman Rd
yes
FLD20~7021
. no
City of Clearwater, Home Depot U.S.A. & FL Power
1576 Levern St
ANX200?457008
7~ no
1 amar Parker & Tracy Anderson
yes
yes
ANX20~07009
no
Laureno B. & Maria H. Tavares
3145 Downing St
yes
ANX20~070 10
no
Nancy Wasilewski
321 Elizabeth Ave
1165 Turner St
LUZ2QY7007
no
Orlandi, Inc.
Date:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: September 17,2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
700 N. Osceola A:e /
~yes
442 Mandalay A V/
yes
501 Mandalay AV/
yes
601 Old coachm[t
yes
1576 Levern St I
yes
3145 Downing ~/
Yyes
321 Elizabeth Avej
ye
1165 Turner St
Signat
S:\Planni
FLD2002-060 17
no
FLD2002-070 18
no
FLD2002-07020
no
FLD2002-07021
no
ANX2002-07008
no
ANX2002-07009
no
ANX2002-070 10
no
LUZ202-07007
no
Dan Gleichowski, J.J Dan Mar, Inc.
Paul A. Gelep, P.A.
Belle Harbor, LLC
City of Clearwater, Home Depot U.S.A. & FL Power
Jamar Parker & Tracy Anderson
Laureno B. & Maria H. Tavares
Nancy Wasilewski
Orlandi, Inc.
Date: q(O(b<V
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: September 17" 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
700 N. Osceola Ave
FLD2002-060 17
~yes
no
442 Mandalay Ave
~es
FLD2002-070 18
no
501 Mandalay Ave
FLD2002-07020
~
yes
no
601 Old Coachman Rd FLD2002-07021
------ yes no
1576 Levem St ANX2002-07008
~ yes no
3145 Downing St ANX2002-07009
~ yes no
321 Elizabeth Ave ANX2002-0701O
~ yes no
LUZ202-07007
no
Dan Gleichowski, J.J Dan Mar, Inc.
Paul A. Gelep, P.A.
Belle Harbor, LLC
City of Clearwater, Home Depot U.S.A. & FL Power
Jamar Parker & Tracy Anderson
Laureno B. & Maria H. Tavares
Nancy Wasilewski
Orlandi, Inc.
Date: ~ ".\ \)~