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11/19/2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER November 19, 2002 Present: Carlen A. Petersen Chair Ed Hooper Vice Chair David Gildersleeve Board Member Edward Mazur, Jr. Board Member Shirley Moran Board Member Alex Plisko Board Member John Doran Board Member – arrived 2:22 p.m. Kathy Milam Alternate Board Member – voting/non-voting 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 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 MEETINGS Member Moran moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, motion 2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The was duly seconded. Members Hooper, Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, and Plisko, Alternate Member carried Milam, and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Member Mazur moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, motion 2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The was duly seconded. Members Hooper, Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, and Plisko, Alternate Member carried Milam, and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. B. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-8) Item C1 was removed from the Consent Agenda. 1. Case: FLD2002-09031 – 14 Somerset Street Level Two Application Owner: CBGAM, Incorporated. Applicant: Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. Location: The 0.50-acre site is located on the north side of Somerset Street approximately 150 feet west of Mandalay Avenue. Atlas Page: 258A. Zoning: MHDR, Medium High Density Residential District. Request: mcd1102 1 11/19/02 Flexible Development approval to increase the height of a wall within the front setback along Somerset Street from three feet to six feet under the provisions of Section 3-804.A.1, reduce the front (south) setback along Somerset Street from 25 feet to 10 feet (to building), and increase the height of a building with attached dwellings from 30 feet to 56 feet (as measured from base flood elevation), as part of a Residential Infill Project under the provisions of Section 2-404.F. Proposed Use: A 15-unit condominium development within a single, six-story, building 56 feet in height (as measured from the base flood elevation). Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner. The 0.50-acre site is located on the north side of Somerset Street, approximately 150 feet west of Mandalay Avenue. The site, initially developed in 1925, is located within a transitional area on Clearwater beach, marking the boundary between single-family dwellings to the north and multi-family and overnight accommodation uses to the south. The site is located directly along the Gulf of Mexico. An unimproved right-of-way, Beach Drive, exists along the west site of the site. The site contains two structures with a total of nine hotel units. A two-story building, approximately 24 feet in height with approximately 2,263 square feet of area, is located centrally on the property, and contains seven dwelling units. A second, one-story building, approximately 23 feet in height with approximately 1,922 square-feet of area, is located on the east portion of the site, and contains two dwelling units. There are parking spaces that are partially on the site and partially in the right-of-way. The site is located within the “Old Florida District” of Beach by Design, which designates the area for residential reuse with multi-family townhomes and condominiums. The Plan recommends low to midrise development. The character of the area is of modest attached dwellings and overnight accommodations. There is significant redevelopment potential in the area. The proposal includes the redevelopment of the site with a 15-unit condominium building of 62,692 square-feet and five stories above parking. The proposed building will be located approximately 10 feet from the side (north and east) property lines, 25 feet from the front (east) property line along Beach Drive (unimproved) and 10 feet from the front (south) property line along Somerset Street. The applicant seeks to increase the height of a wall within the front setback from three feet to six feet, reduce the front (south) setback along Somerset Street from 25 feet to 10 feet (to building), and increase the height from 30 feet to 56 feet (as measured from base flood elevation), as part of a Residential Infill Project. Attached dwellings under the Flexible Standard Development provisions are permitted to be up to 50 feet in height and may have front setbacks reduced to 15 feet. This site is located within a flood zone (zone VE), and the requested height is 56 feet (as measured from the base flood elevation of 14 feet) with five floors above one floor of parking. By Code, height is measure from base flood elevation. The front (south) setback request of 10 feet and a height greater than 50 feet requires that the application be reviewed as part of a Residential Infill Project request. One level of under-structure parking will be provided and will include 26 spaces that exceed Code requirements of 23 spaces. Access to the site is proposed along Somerset Street at two gated entrance/exits. The Mediterranean architecture of the building will include neutral-color stucco, terracotta color barrel tile roof, and a significant number of windows and balconies on all mcd1102 2 11/19/02 elevations. The flat roof has been designed to minimize views of the mechanical equipment and incorporates the use of cupola-type enclosures. The building complements the vision of the “Old Florida District.” It will serve as an appropriate transition use from the more intensely developed area to the south, consisting of a variety of overnight accommodation, retail, restaurant and other non-residential uses, to the single-family neighborhood to the north. A white, aluminum picket-style fence, 42-inches in height, will be located around the perimeter of the pool, which is to be located along the Gulf side of the building. A masonry wall will taper from six feet in height to four feet, extending from the south façade of the building on either side of the main entrance. It will continue to the east and west along Somerset Street for approximately 12 feet. The wall will have a stucco finish, painted to match the primary color of the building. The wall is designed to screen the trash staging area and provide space for building identification. An awning will cover the main entryway. The landscape plan exceeds the requirements of Code. This includes a mixture of various trees, shrubs, palms and annuals. A sidewalk, four-feet in width, will be provided along Somerset Street. The sidewalk will include a distressed finish. The sidewalk will connect with an existing sidewalk to the east. It will provide for continued public access across the frontage of the site to the Gulf. Amenities include an in-ground swimming pool along the gulf (west side). Roof drains will be routed through a 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. Fire Department requirements, including gates with an approved emergency entry system and a knox key box on the building for emergency egress, have been noted on the plan. Solid Waste Department requirements have been met. Trash will be collected within the building and moved to a staging area by the complex staff on pick-up days. The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and supporting materials on October 10, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development approval to: 1) increase the height of a wall within the front setback from three feet to six feet under the provisions of Section 3-804.A1; 2) reduce the front (south) setback along Somerset Street from 25 feet to 10 feet (to building); and 3) increase the height from 30 feet to 56 feet (as measured from base flood elevation), as part of a Residential Infill Project under the provisions of Section 2-404.F. for the site at 14 Somerset Street, with the following bases and conditions: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Residential Infill Project per Section 2-404.F; 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 “Old Florida District” in Beach by Design; and 4) The development is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment efforts. Conditions of Approval: 1) That the density of the site be limited to 15 dwellings units (30 dwelling units per acre); 2) That the height be limited to 56 feet as measured from base flood elevation; 3) That the final design of the buildings be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or as modified by the CDB; 4) That should addressing stormwater issues mcd1102 3 11/19/02 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; 5) That all Fire Department requirements, including gates with an approved emergency entry system and a knox key box on the building for emergency egress; and 6) That all signage meet the requirements of Code. Planner Mark Parry said the project has reduced the number of proposed parking spaces to 26, where a minimum of 23 is required. It was stated the size of the proposed development is significant, in comparison to the small property. Roger Larson, representative for the applicant, stated the project is consistent with Beach by Design guidelines and concepts related to the Old Florida District. He said all parking will be under the mid-rise structure. He said the current use features parking in the right-of-way. He said setbacks will be friendly to pedestrian traffic. In response to a question, he said the development is not requesting the vacation of beach right-of-way. He said the building was designed to not appear “box-like.” He said neither Beach by Design nor the Code defines the height of a mid-rise. He said while high rises can be as tall as 150 feet, this project will be a mid-rise, at only 5 stories above parking. He said the developer concurs with all staff recommendations and conditions. In response to a question, he said overflow parking will not be permitted to park in the right-of-way. He said the number of spaces to be provided exceeds Code. One person spoke in support of the project and eight people spoke in opposition. Assistant Director of Engineering Al Carrier said staff has worked with the developer to meet City and SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water Management District) requirements for stormwater treatment. The project will use vaults to meet flood attenuation requirements and swales for stormwater treatment. Currently, the property has no means to treat water. Mr. Larson said current property setbacks are small. He said underground parking will be constructed higher than the crown of the road, but will not cause flooding problems for neighboring properties. He reviewed FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Authority) requirements and stated that any residential development constructed on the subject property would have to meet FEMA requirements, which would permit views of neighboring yards. He said the project meets required set backs on the single-family residence side of the property. He said the property will not feature dance bands and will be less noisy and congestive than the current motel. He noted Code permits 30 units per acre. In response to a concern regarding the development’s location abutting a single-family residential neighborhood, Mr. Larson said the project meets Code’s open space and impermeable surface ratio requirements. It was felt the project would not be financially feasible without the requested flexibility and proposed mass of the development. Concern was expressed the request would have a negative impact on the neighborhood’s environment. It was stated the project will block views from nearby homes. It was indicated the mass of the building is too large for the size of the property. Mr. Larson said no added density is being requested. It was stated the project is too large for the neighborhood. In response to a question, Mr. Larson said the requested setback encroachment relates to the 30-inch balconies, not the main structure. It was felt the project is too tall to abut a single-family residential neighborhood. It was stated Code height restrictions of 30-feet have a purpose. Concern was expressed approval of this development would set a neighborhood precedent. mcd1102 4 11/19/02 In response to a question, Planning Director Cyndi Tarapani said the 30-units per acre density is a Countywide limit. Permitted densities are higher downtown. She reviewed benefits of the project, indicating staff works to balance the needs of nearby residents with redevelopment issues. It was stated a motel development on this property would permit more units and less parking. It was indicated Beach by Design does not propose a several block long transition to single-family residences. It was felt the proposed development would improve the site. Support was expressed for redeveloping Clearwater beach. It was noted the project will increase setbacks from current levels. In response to a question, Ms. Tarapani said the 30-foot height limit is in the Code, not in the “Old Florida” section of Beach by Design. It was recommended this project, which abuts a single-family residential neighborhood, be limited to 30-feet in height. It was felt the reduction of setbacks is not enough of a compromise to permit an extra 56 feet in height. It was recommended the board consider the project’s impact on surrounding residents. It was stated the project would encroach on the neighborhood. It was stated a 30-foot tall structure would not be neighborhood friendly either. Member Hooper moved to approve Agenda Item C1 - Case FLD2002-09031 with six motion conditions, as listed. The was duly seconded. Members Hooper, Mazur, Moran, and Doran voted “Aye”; Members Gildersleeve and Plisko and Chair Petersen voted “Nay.” Motion carried . Alternate Member Milam did not vote. Item C2 was removed from the Consent Agenda. 2. Case: FLD2002-09029 – 1590 Gulf Boulevard Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. Representative: Robert Pergolizzi, Florida Design Consultants, Inc. Location: The 1.38-acre site is located on the west side of Gulf Boulevard, approximately 300 feet north of Sand Key Estates Drive. Atlas Page: 311B. Zoning: C, Commercial District. Request: Flexible Development approval to reduce the front (east) setback along Gulf Boulevard from 25 feet to five feet to pavement (existing), reduce the side (north) setback from 10 feet to zero feet (to existing building and pavement), reduce the side (south) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to pavement) and from 10 feet to 1.4 feet to existing pool deck, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from 108 spaces to 46 spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Section 2-704B. Proposed Use: The re-establishment of a restaurant within the current structure with site improvements. Presenter: Wayne Wells, Senior Planner. Member Mazur declared a conflict of interest. The 1.38 site is located on the west side of Gulf Boulevard, approximately 300 feet north of Sand Key Estates Drive. The site is irregularly shaped, having previously been part of the Cabana Club residential property to the north as its clubhouse and “members only” restaurant for the condominiums, built in the early 1980’s. This parcel was conveyed separately in the early 1990’s, litigated and determined to be a legal parcel, and was operated as a public restaurant until 1998, when it closed. The site was the subject of a land use plan map amendment and rezoning application in year 2000, proposed for Residential High land use and mcd1102 5 11/19/02 HDR, High Density Residential, zoning district (Case #LUZ 00-05-08). The City Commission denied that case on September 21, 2000. The site is developed with a 10,502 square-foot building, which is two stories over an open ground floor. The restaurant, on the second and third floor, is 7,054 square-feet of enclosed floor area. On the third floor, a 1,916 square-foot outdoor café overlooks the beach. A pool is adjacent to the restaurant building. The restaurant building has separate restrooms and lockers for the pool and beach. The applicant plans to use the pool and beach, including the restrooms and lockers, for guests of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel only. This site historically has been zoned commercial and is the only parcel on Sand Key with commercial land use. Residential land uses dominate parcels fronting Gulf Boulevard. Portions of property to the north are zoned B, Business District, as a result of a settlement agreement with U.S. Steel on February 4, 1987, but with a RH, Residential High, land use. The only other commercial uses are in the 1201 block of Gulf Boulevard. The applicant seeks to re-establish the restaurant use on this property, utilizing the existing setbacks to building and pavement, for hotel guests and the public. The building is situated along the north property line with a zero setback. The site shares a common driveway and drive aisle with the adjacent Cabana Club Condominiums, producing an existing zero setback to pavement. The parking lot pavement presently is five feet from the front (east) property line along Gulf Boulevard. The existing parking lot is five feet from the south property line. The existing pool deck is 1.4 feet from the south property line. Compliance with current Code setbacks would require removal of a portion of the existing building and much of the existing parking, rendering re-use of existing improvements unfeasible and impracticable. While restaurant uses are permitted as Minimum Standard Development, Flexible Standard Development and Flexible Development uses in the Commercial District, this request is being processed as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project because of existing site conditions with respect to setbacks and parking. The proposal includes a reduction in the amount of parking. Of 49 existing parking spaces, 46 parking spaces are proposed, including two handicap parking spaces not presently provided. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the site plan will need to be revised to locate the handicap parking spaces to meet Code requirements. Until it closed in 1998, a restaurant operated at this location, open to the public, with no association to any hotel, and featured only the 49 existing parking spaces. Based on the Code’s more restrictive requirement of 15 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet, 108 parking spaces are required. On the low end of seven spaces per 1,000 square feet, 50 spaces are required. The reduction in parking is appropriate given the use of shuttles via bus/van from the Belleview Biltmore Hotel for their guests. Additionally, many dwellings in high rise condominiums are within walking distance to this restaurant, further reducing demand for parking. The PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) trolley runs along Gulf Boulevard, with a stop immediately south of this property, and provides alternative transportation for beach residents and guests who may patronize this restaurant. The applicant proposes to upgrade the landscaping of the premises, enhancing the visual aesthetics of the property. To provide additional plantings of trees along Gulf Boulevard and within the site, the landscape plan needs to be revised and acceptable to Planning Staff, prior to the issuance of building permits. The applicant plans to operate the restaurant everyday between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except for special occasions such as New Year’s Eve. Pool hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. mcd1102 6 11/19/02 A monument sign is proposed at the driveway entrance on Gulf Boulevard at a maximum height to six feet. The sign should be coordinated with the design and color of the building. Dumpsters will be stored out of view under the building and will be wheeled out to the staging area for disposal. The drop-off drive will need to be designated for one-way vehicular flow with appropriate signs and pavement markings acceptable to the Traffic Engineering Department prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The fire sprinkler system for the restaurant is currently part of the Cabana Club Condominium’s system. From a fire safety standpoint, the fire sprinkler system will need to be separated from the Cabana Club Condominiums in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department prior to issuance of building permits. The application and supporting materials were reviewed by the Development Review Committee on October 10, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development request to reduce the front (east) setback along Gulf Boulevard from 25 feet to five feet to pavement (existing), reduce the side (north) setback from 10 feet to zero feet (to existing building and pavement), reduce the side (south) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to pavement) and from 10 feet to 1.4 feet to existing pool deck, and reduce the required number of parking spaces from 108 spaces to 46 spaces, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Section 2-704.B, for the site at 1590 Gulf Boulevard, with the following bases and conditions: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project per Section 2-704.B; 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 is compatible with the surrounding area. Conditions of Approval: 1) That use of this restaurant be in association with the Belleview Biltmore Hotel and any change in association be evaluated for complementary operational characteristics and parking demand, and may require approval by the Community Development Board; 2) That use of the pool, beach and restrooms/lockers be restricted to guests of the Belleview Biltmore Hotel only; 3) That, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the site plan be amended to meet handicap parking space location requirements; 4) That signage be limited to one monument sign, not to exceed six feet in height, with a design that is architecturally-integrated into the design and color of the building; 5) That the landscape plan be revised, acceptable to the Planning Staff, prior to the issuance of building permits; 6) That the drop-off drive be designated for one-way vehicular flow with appropriate signs and pavement markings acceptable to the Traffic Engineering Department, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; and 7) That the fire sprinkler system be separated from the Cabana Club Condominiums in a manner acceptable to the Fire Department, prior to the issuance of building permits. Senior Planner Wayne Wells said the applicant wishes to reopen the on-site restaurant. Belleview Biltmore Hotel The plans to shuttle guests from their property to the beach, pool, and restaurant. In response to a question, he said the number of recommended parking spaces is based on the number of spaces that have existed at this restaurant site for many years. One person spoke against variances that would permit construction of a high-rise on this site. It was stated that the request was for a specific restaurant use, not a residential high-rise. Robert Pergolizzi, of Florida Design Consultants, said the City Commission’s previous denial of a request to construct a high-rise on this site influenced the property owner’s decision mcd1102 7 11/19/02 to reestablish the restaurant. Member Gildersleeve moved to approve Agenda Item C2 - Case FLD2002-09029 with motion seven conditions. The was duly seconded. Members Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, Hooper, and Doran, and Alternate Member Milam and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion carried unanimously. Member Mazur abstained. 3. ANX2002-09013 – 1607 Stevenson’s Drive Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: Jacqueline L. Walters. Location: 0.18-acre located on the north side of Stevenson’s Drive, approximately 90 feet west of Stockton Drive. Atlas Page: 269B. Request: a) Annexation of 0.18 acre to the City of Clearwater; b) Land Use Plan amendment from RL, Residential Low (County) to RL, Residential Low 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: Single-family dwelling. Presenter: Gina Clayton, Long Range Planning Manager. The subject property is located at 1607 Stevenson’s Drive, on the north side of Stevenson’s Drive, approximately 90 feet northwest of Stockton Drive. The subject site is approximately 0.18 acre in area and is occupied by an existing single-family detached dwelling. The applicant is requesting this annexation to receive City solid waste service. The applicant has been receiving water and sewer services from the City since 1981. The property is contiguous with existing City boundaries to the south and southeast, therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes with regard to voluntary annexation. It is proposed that the property have a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low (RL) and a zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on the service level. The proposed annexation and the 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 dwelling is consistent with the proposed 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: 1) annexation of the property located at 1607 Stevenson’s Drive; 2) Residential Low (RL) 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 mcd1102 8 11/19/02 4. Case: ANX2002-09014 – 1370 State Street Level Three Application Owners/Applicants: Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler. Representative: Kenneth H. Roush, P.E. Location: 0.27-acre located on the north side of State Street, approximately 650 feet east of Betty Lane and 640 feet north of Sunset Point Road. Atlas Page: 251B. Request: a) Annexation of 0.27 acre to the City of Clearwater; b) Land Use Plan amendment from RLM, Residential Low Medium (County) to RLM, Residential Low Medium Classification (City of Clearwater); and c) Rezoning from R-4, Residential, One, Two & Three Family District (County) to MDR, Medium Density Residential District (Clearwater). Proposed Use: Single-family residential. Presenter: Gina Clayton, Long Range Planning Manager. The subject property is located at 1370 State Street, approximately 650 feet east of Betty Lane and 640 north of Sunset Point Road. The subject site is approximately 0.27 acre in area and is occupied by a single-family detached dwelling. The applicant is requesting this annexation to receive sewer service. The applicant plans to incorporate this property into the Clearwater Village residential development, which is to be constructed on the adjoining site. The property is contiguous with City boundaries to the north, east, south and west; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes with regard to voluntary annexation and eliminates an enclave. It is proposed that the property have a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Low Medium (RLM) and a zoning category of Medium Density Residential (MDR). The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including sewer, solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on the service level. The property is already served by City of Clearwater water service, however, when the property is redeveloped as part of the Clearwater Village proposal, the City will require the developer to replace the existing two-inch (2”) substandard water main with a new six-inch (6”) main. The proposed annexation and the 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 use of this site is consistent with the proposed 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: 1) annexation of the property located at 1370 State Street; 2) Residential Low Medium (RLM) 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 5. Case: LUZ2002-09008 Level Three Application 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue & 609 Pinellas Street mcd1102 9 11/19/02 Owner/Applicant: Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. Representative: Emil C. Marquardt, Jr. Location: 1.80-acres located on the east side of South Fort Harrison Avenue and south side of Pinellas Street, approximately 620 feet north of Lakeview Road. Atlas Page: 305B. Request: a) Land Use Plan amendment from Industrial Limited (IL) to Institutional (I) Classification ; and b) Rezoning from IRT, Industrial, Research & Technology District to I, Institutional District. Proposed Use: Parking spaces & existing office, and ancillary daycare for hospital employees. Presenter: Gina Clayton, Long Range Planning Manager. This Future Land Use Plan amendment and rezoning application involves two parcels of land owned by Morton Plant Hospital. Both properties have a Future Land Use Plan designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and a zoning classification of Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT). The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Plan to designate these properties Institutional and to rezone them to the Institutional (I) District to reflect their use and ownership by Morton Plant Hospital. The parcel fronting on Pinellas Street is vacant and is proposed to accommodate a new 84-space parking lot for use by Morton Plant facilities. The hospital’s Information Systems and Out Patient Billing Departments presently occupy the other parcel, which is located on South Ft. Harrison Avenue. In the future, it is likely that a day-care center for hospital employees also will be constructed on this site. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Due to the size of the plan amendment request, review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. An amendment of the Future Land Use Plan from Industrial Limited (IL) to Institutional (I) and a rezoning from Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) to the Institutional (I) District for the subject site is requested to incorporate these properties into the Morton Plant medical campus master plan. The subject site exceeds the minimum requirements for the existing and proposed use of the property as office space, parking, and a day-care center for employees in the future. The neighborhood is surrounded by hospital facilities to the north and west, medical offices to the south, and a warehouse and open space to the east. The proposed land use amendment and rezoning will be compatible with the existing neighborhood and consolidate Morton Plant holdings into the appropriate land use category and zoning district. The proposed Institutional (I) Future Land Use Plan classification and Institutional (I) 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. mcd1102 10 11/19/02 The Planning Department recommends approval of the following actions: 1) Amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of 609 Pinellas Street and 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue from Industrial Limited (IL) to Institutional (I) and 2) Amend the Zoning District designation of 609 Pinellas Street and 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue from Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) to Institutional (I). Member Hooper moved to recommend approval of Consent Agenda Item B3 - Case ANX2002-09013, Item B4 - Case ANX2002-09014, and Item B5 - Case LUZ2002-09008. The motion was duly seconded. Members Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, Plisko, Hooper, and Doran, carried and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Alternate Member Milam did not vote. The Community Development Board recessed from 3:52 to 4:01 p.m. 6. Case: ANX2002-09015 Level Three Application 3025 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. Representative: Thomas C. Nash, II, Esquire. Location: Three parcels, totaling 0.97 acre, located 950 feet south of Drew Street and 690 feet west of McMullen Booth Road. Atlas Page: 292A. Request: Annexation of 0.97 acre to the City of Clearwater (companion case LUZ2002-09009). Proposed Use: Parking lot location for future place of worship on applicant’s adjacent lot to the north and east. Presenter: Marc A. Mariano, Planner. Member Gildersleeve declared a conflict of interest. This annexation involves three (3) parcels of land with single-family dwellings, located 950 feet south of Drew Street and 690 feet west of McMullen-Booth Road. Combined, these properties are approximately 42,253 square feet or 0.97 acre. The properties are contiguous with City boundaries to the north, south, east and west; therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with Florida Statutes with regard to voluntary annexation. A companion application to change the Future Land Use Plan category of this site from Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional (I), and to rezone it from R-2, Single Family Residential (County) to Institutional (I) is being processed concurrently with this annexation request in LUZ 2002-09009 (see agenda item C-7). The proposed annexation can be served by City of Clearwater services, including water, sewer, solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on the service level. The proposed annexation is consistent with both the City’s Comprehensive Plan and 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 annexation of properties located at 3025 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street, and 3036 Eastwood Street. mcd1102 11 11/19/02 AND 7. Case: LUZ2002-09009 Level Three Application 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street. Owner/Applicant: First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. Representative: Thomas C. Nash, II, Esquire. Location: Seven parcels, totaling 9.22 acres, located 410 feet south of Drew Street and 520 feet west of McMullen Booth Road. Atlas Page: 292A. Request: (companion case ANX2002-09015) a) Land Use Plan amendment from Residential Urban (RU) & Residential Low Medium (RLM) to Institutional (I); and b) Rezoning from Single Family Residential (R-2) County, Mobile Home Park (MHP) & Low Medium Density (LMDR) to Institutional (I) District. Proposed Use: Parking lot location for future place of worship on applicant’s adjacent lot to the north and east. Presenter: Marc A. Mariano, Planner. Member Gildersleeve declared a conflict of interest. The applicant is proposing a place of worship campus and related educational facilities on their adjacent parcels located at the corner of McMullen-Booth Road and Drew Street. This Future Land Use Plan amendment and rezoning application involves seven (7) parcels of land located 410 feet south of Drew Street and 520 feet west of McMullen-Booth Road. The properties are 9.22 acres in area, which if approved will make the applicant’s entire campus approximately 26 acres. This application contains five parcels occupied by single-family dwellings, three of which are vacated and two parcels occupied by eight, vacated multi-family dwellings. All residents previously on the subject site have been relocated successfully with the applicant’s assistance. The applicant will remove all remaining structures on the subject site at its own expense. A companion application to annex three of the five parcels containing the vacated single-family structures into the City of Clearwater is being processed concurrently with this land use plan and rezoning amendment (Case ANX 2002-09015). Six parcels on the subject site have a Future Land Use Plan designation of Residential Urban (RU), while the remaining parcel’s Future Land Use Plan designation is Residential Low Medium (RLM). The properties located in the County are zoned R-2, Single Family Residential and properties in the City are zoned Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Mobile Home Park (MHP). The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Plan to designate all of the properties Institutional (I) and to rezone them to the Institutional (I) District to accommodate a parking facility to support its future place of worship on the adjacent site. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Based on the size of this plan amendment request, review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is not required. The proposed Institutional (I) Future Land Use Plan classification and the Institutional (I) zoning district are well suited for the surrounding uses. The neighborhood is surrounded by institutional and low medium density residential uses. The proposed parking lot for the adjacent mcd1102 12 11/19/02 place of worship use will blend into the existing neighborhood and serve as a buffer between the low medium density residential and institutional uses to the north, south, east and west. Finally, the proposed Institutional Future Land Use Plan classification and Institutional zoning district are consistent with the City and the Countywide Comprehensive Plans, are compatible with the surrounding area, do not require nor affect the provision of public services, are compatible with the natural environment, and are consistent with the development regulations of the City. The Planning Department recommends approval of the following actions: 1) Amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street from Residential Low Medium (RLM) and Residential Urban (RU) to Institutional (I) (pending case # ANX 2002-09015) and 2) Amend the Zoning District designation of 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street from R-2, Single Family Residential (County), MHP, Mobile Home Park (City) & LMDR, Low Medium Density Residential (City) to the I, Institutional (City) zoning district (Pending Case ANX 2002-09015). Member Hooper moved to recommend approval of Consent Agenda Item B6 - Case motion ANX2002-09015 and Item B7 - Case LUZ2002-09009. The was duly seconded. Members Mazur, Moran, Plisko, Hooper, and Doran, and Chair Petersen and Alternate Member carried Milam voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Member Gildersleeve abstained. 8. Case: LUZ2002-09010 – 209 - 229 Windward Passage Level Three Application Owner/Applicant: The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners’ Association. Representative: Joseph W. Gaynor. Location: Eleven parcels totaling 0.87 acre, located in the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District on the south side of Windward Passage, approximately 450 feet north of Memorial Causeway. Atlas Page: 267B. Request: a) Land Use Plan amendment from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Medium (RM) Category; and b) Rezoning from Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to Medium High Density Residential/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (MHDR/IENCOD) District. Proposed Use: Eleven, existing fee-simple town homes. Presenter: Marc A. Mariano, Planner. The 0.87 acre subject site is located in the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) and is occupied by two (2), two-story structures housing eleven (11) fee-simple, multi-family residential units. In 1997, the site was developed as a Commercial Planned Development (CPD), which allowed stand alone residential development and was consistent with the underlying Commercial General (CG) Future Land Use Plan designation. When the new Community Development Code was adopted in 1999, the property’s zoning designation was reclassified to the Commercial (C) District, and recently to the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD), making it consistent with the Commercial General (CG) Future Land Use Plan category. The Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) does not permit stand alone multi-family dwellings; therefore, this property is a legal, non-conforming use. The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of this property from mcd1102 13 11/19/02 the Commercial General (CG) category to the Residential Medium (RM) category and to rezone it from the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to the Medium High Density Residential/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (MHDR/IENCOD), to render this site conforming. In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, the land use plan amendment is subject to approval by the Pinellas Planning Council and Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. Due to the density allowed by this plan amendment, review and approval by the Florida Department of Community Affairs is required. An amendment to the Future Land Use Plan from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Medium (RM) and a rezoning from the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to the Medium High Density Residential/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (MHDR/IENCOD) for the subject property is necessary to bring this existing non-conforming residential use into compliance with the Community Development Code. The neighborhood is surrounded by marina uses to the north, northwest and east; a park use to the west; Clearwater Harbor to the south, and multi-family residential to the northeast. The existing residential use blends into the surrounding neighborhood and serves as a transition between marina uses to the east and north and park to the west. In addition, amendment to the Future Land Use Plan category of this site will reduce the permitted density in the Coastal High Hazard Area from 24 dwelling units per acre to 15 dwelling units per acre. The proposed Residential Medium Future Land Use Plan classification and Medium High Density Residential/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District are consistent with both the City and the Countywide Comprehensive Plans, are compatible with the surrounding area, do not require nor affect the provision of public services, are compatible with the natural environment and are consistent with the development regulations of the City. The Planning Department recommends approval of the following actions: 1) Amend the Future Land Use Plan designation of 209-221 Windward Passage from Commercial General (CG) to Residential Medium (RM) and 2) Amend the zoning district designation of 209-221 Windward Passage from the Commercial/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (C/IENCOD) to the Medium High Density Residential/Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (MHDR/IENCOD). Member Hooper moved to recommend approval of Consent Agenda Item B8 - Case motion LUZ2002-09010. The was duly seconded. Members Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, carried Plisko, Hooper, and Doran, and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Alternate Member Milam did not vote. C. NON-CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-2) 1. Case: FLD2002-09026– 200 Brightwater Drive Level Two Application Owner/Applicant: Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. Representative: William Woods, Woods Consulting, Inc. Location: The 0.54-acre site is located on the north side of Brightwater Drive, approximately 1,500 feet east of Hamden Drive. Atlas Page: 276A. Zoning: T, Tourist District. mcd1102 14 11/19/02 Request: Flexible Development approval for the construction of multi-use docks (10 new slips) in excess of 500 square feet, under the provisions of Section 3-601. Proposed Use: The construction of a 1,355 square foot ten-slip dock to be located 35 feet from the extended side (east) property line and a minimum of 105 feet from the extended side (west) property line (includes removal of two existing docks). Presenter: Mark Parry, Planner. The site was the subject of a Level Two, Flexible Development application reviewed and approved by the CDB (Community Development Board) on May 21, 2002 (case FLD 02-03-08, Brightwater Drive Condominium development). That application included a request to permit attached dwellings within the Tourist District with a reduction in the side (east and west) setbacks from 10 feet to five feet (to building); reduction in the rear (north) setback from 10 feet to nine feet (to pool); and permit parking that is designed to back into the public right-of-way, under the provisions of Section 2-803 as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project and Section 3-1402 (C). The proposal included removing all existing buildings and pavement and constructing a 33,660 square foot building containing a total of 10 dwelling units, each unit approximately 3,366 square feet in area. The application also included removing the two existing docks. Approval of the request included a condition that any future dock meet Code requirements. The rectangular site is 0.54 acre located on the north side of Brightwater Drive, approximately 1,500 feet east of Hamden Drive. It is in a highly developed area within Clearwater beach and fronts Clearwater Harbor. The site is within the Small Motel District of Beach by Design. The site currently is being developed with a 10-unit, multi-family building. The site also contains two docks. A 378 square-foot dock is on the west side of the site and 204 square-foot dock is on the east side of the site. Both docks will be removed with this proposal. Section 3-601.C.3 of the Code requires docks more than 500 square-feet in area (in association with a multi-family development or condominium) to be treated as a commercial dock and approved as part of a Level Two, Flexible Development review. The applicant seeks to construct a dock centrally located along the northern waterfront property line to include 10 slips for the exclusive use of Brightwater Drive Condominiums residents. The proposal includes removing the two existing docks and constructing a 1,353 square-foot, ten-slip dock, which will be 35 feet from the extended side (east) property line and a minimum of 112 feet from the extended side (west) property line. The proposal will serve as an accessory use to the proposed townhome development. The proposed dock will not be permitted to be sub-leased and is intended for the sole use of the owners of each townhome and/or their guests. The increase in the square footage of the dock will provide for a more viable project allowing each residential unit one slip. All other Code requirements will be met. The proposed dock will be 148 feet in length or 24 percent of the adjacent 625-foot wide waterway and should not constitute a navigational hazard. The dock will be constructed and located in such a manner as to reduce or nearly eliminate any negative impacts upon the natural marine habitat. The main portion of the dock will be outside any sea grass areas. All portions of the dock extending over sea grass areas will be constructed of a material with no mcd1102 15 11/19/02 more than 30 percent non-opaqueness, allowing adequate light to support existing grasses and other plant life. The project will not result in any negative impacts to the natural environment. Prior to 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 installed, warning boaters of protected sea grasses and manatees in the vicinity. A Water Navigation Permit and Department of Environmental Protection permit will be required to be approved by Pinellas County and the State prior to issuance of building permits. In addition, the Harbormaster will require a site plan, indicating lighting on the end of dock to enhance navigation safety, to be submitted to and approved by Staff prior to issuance of any permits. The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and supporting materials on October 10, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible Development application Flexible Development approval for the construction of multi-use docks (10 new slips) in excess of 500 square feet, under the provisions of Section 3-601 for the site at 200 Brightwater Drive, with the following bases and conditions: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria for docks per Section 3-601.C.3; 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 is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment efforts. 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 (SWFWMD) permits be approved prior to the issuance of building permits; 2) That a site plan indicating lighting on the end of dock to enhance navigation safety be submitted to and approved by Staff prior to the issuance of any permits; 3) 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; 4) That boats moored at these docks be for the exclusive use by residents of the Brightwater Drive Condominiums and that there be no commercial activities at the docks (bait sales, vending, etc.); 5) That the proposed dock be used for the sole use of the owners and/or guests of the townhomes and not be permitted to be sub- leased; 6) 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; 7) That covered boat lifts are not permitted; and 8) that slips on the east side of the dock will not be permitted to accommodate boats more than 25-feet in length. In response to a question, Mr. Parry said the applicant had not indicated if boat lifts are planned for the docks. In response to a question, he reviewed the recommended conditions of approval, indicating commercial activities on the dock would be prohibited. Bill Woods, representative, said while boat lifts have not been requested, he did not want to be precluded from requesting them in the future. Two people spoke in opposition to the project. It was stated the developer had committed to limiting the size of slips on the dock’s east side so they would not accommodate boats more than 25-feet in length. Mr. Woods agreed to the condition. Mr. Carrier said the site plan identifies the locations of sea grasses. In response to a question, Mr. Parry said the dock will be 75% of the property’s width. Future boat lifts would not mcd1102 16 11/19/02 count toward the dock’s square footage. Concern was expressed covers for boat lifts could impede significantly on neighbor’s water views. A condition prohibiting boat lift covers was recommended. Mr. Woods agreed to the condition. Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris said the proposed dock meets the requirement that it not extend more than one-quarter of the distance across the channel’s width. Sand bars are a problem throughout the harbor and are located off every peninsula and channel. The dock will force boaters to remain farther from shore than they currently do. In response to a question, Mr. Morris said some nearby docks extend 100 feet into the water. Mr. Woods said two separate sealed reports were completed regarding the grass beds. All new docks must meet current requirements. He said the replacement docks cannot be constructed along the sea wall due to the 600 square-feet of sea grasses there. He said environmental concerns dictate the dock’s design. Member Mazur moved to approve Item C1 – Case FLD2002-09026 with 8 conditions, as motion listed. The was duly seconded. Members Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, Plisko, Hooper, carried and Doran, and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Alternate Member Milam did not vote. 2. Case: FLD2002-09030 – 650 Bay Esplanade Level Two Application Owners: Virginia B. Franks, Charles F. Raubeson, Emma R. Alison, and Jean and Walter Koegler. Applicant: Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. Representative: Robert Flynt. Location: The 0.95-acre site is located on the northeast corner of Bay Esplanade and Poinsettia Avenue. Atlas Page: 258A. Zoning: T, Tourist District. Request: Flexible Development approval to reduce the required side (north) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to pavement), reduce the front (west) setback along Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to zero feet (to building), reduce the front (east) setback along Bay Esplanade from 15 feet to zero feet (to building), reduce the front (south) setback along Bay Esplanade from 15 feet to three feet (to pavement) and increase the height from 50 feet to 65 feet (as measured from base flood elevation), under the provisions of Section 2-803. Proposed Use: A 28-unit condominium development within a single, seven-story building, 65 feet in height (as measured from base flood elevation). Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner. The 0.95-acre site is located on the northeast corner of Bay Esplanade and Poinsettia Avenue. The site, generally developed in the early 1950s, is located within an older, residential portion of Clearwater Beach and bounded by Bay Esplanade on the south and east and Poinsettia Avenue on the west. The site consists of five lots each with one building. There are a total of 23 residential units and four sheds ranging in size from 60 to 480 square feet on the site. Two, single-story buildings each are located on the west and east sides of the site, and a two-story building is centrally located on the site. The five buildings comprise a total of 15,350 square feet of gross floor area. One and two-story, multi- and single-family dwellings characterize the neighborhood. mcd1102 17 11/19/02 The site is located within the special area redevelopment plan, Beach by Design, as part of the “Old Florida” District. This area has been designated for multi-family townhomes and condominiums of low to midrise. The immediate vicinity is almost entirely composed of attached dwellings and small motels. Building styles generally resemble architecture from the 1950’s and appear to have been progressively expanded. Bay Esplanade, in this general vicinity, is a local street with no sidewalks where many sites rely on the public right-of-way to accommodate perpendicular, back-out parking. Generally, the streetscape is in need of redevelopment to improve parking, pedestrian access, and its aesthetic appearance. Beach by Design recognizes site constraints of parcels in the neighborhood and difficulties of redevelopment. The proposal includes the consolidation and complete redevelopment of five lots. A 28- unit condominium development is proposed within a single, 84,000 square foot building. The seven-story structure will have six stories of living space above parking. The proposed building will be located approximately 31 feet from the side (north) property line, between 16 and 24 feet from the front (south) property line along Bay Esplanade, zero feet from the front (east) property line along Bay Esplanade and two feet from the front (west) property line along Poinsettia Avenue. The building will be at least 40 feet from any surrounding structure. The applicant seeks to increase the permitted height of a building from 50 feet to 65 feet (as measured from base flood elevation) and reduce the front (east, west and south) setbacks to between zero and three feet and reduce the side (north) setback to five feet. Attached dwellings under the Flexible Development provisions of the Tourist District are permitted to be up to 100 feet in height with front and side setbacks reduced to zero feet. This site is located within a flood zone (zone AE) with an elevation of 14 feet. By Code, height is measured from base flood elevation. The historic Florida mission-style architecture of the proposed building is designed with authentic materials including clay tile roofing, neutral-color stucco, cast stone trim and wrought iron railings. Additionally, multiple rooflines will serve to break massing. Rooftop garden areas and significant balconies and windows are provided on all elevations. The building compliments the vision of the “Old Florida District.” A masonry block wall six feet in height finished to match the appearance and color of the building will be located along the north property line. A matching wall will enclose the swimming pool. Staff is supportive of the height increase due to overall design of the building and site. The proposal complies with the provisions of the intended character of the “Old Florida District” and Beach by Design. The development will create a visually-interesting and attractive building, while reducing massing and scale. The under-structure parking will include 50 spaces that exceed Code requirements of 42 spaces. Access to the site is proposed along the east and west sides of the site from Bay Esplanade and Poinsettia Avenue, respectively. A third access point will be located along the south side of the site from Bay Esplanade. A driveway also is provided along Poinsettia Avenue provided access for solid waste service and to access two of the unit’s garages. All proposed driveways will provide for two-way circulation. Currently, pedestrian activity is limited due to narrow sidewalks and a lack of landscape buffering. The landscape plan exceeds the requirements of Code. This includes a mixture of various trees, shrubs, palms and annuals. A four-foot sidewalk will be provided along all streets to enhance pedestrian access in the area. Amenities include a swimming pool located at the southwest corner of the site. mcd1102 18 11/19/02 Preliminary stormwater design has been addressed. Should final design of the stormwater system results 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. Fire Department requirements, including gates with an approved emergency entry system and a knox key box on the building for emergency egress, will be required to be provided. Solid Waste Department requirements have been met. Trash will be collected within the building and moved to a staging area by the complex staff on pick up days. 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: 1) reduce the required side (north) setback from 10 feet to five feet (to pavement); 2) reduce the front (west) setback along Poinsettia Avenue from 15 feet to zero feet (to building); 3) reduce the front (east) setback along Bay Esplanade from 15 feet to zero feet (to building); 4) reduce the front (south) setback along Bay Esplanade from 15 feet to three feet (to pavement); and 5) increase the height from 50 feet to 65 feet (as measured from base flood elevation), under the provisions of Section 2-803 for the site at 650 Bay Esplanade , with the following bases and conditions: Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the Flexible Development criteria per Section 2-803.B; 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 “Old Florida District” in Beach by Design; and 4) The development is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment efforts. Conditions of Approval: 1) That the density of the site be limited to 28 dwellings units (30 dwelling units per acre); 2) That the final design of the building be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or as modified by the CDB; 3) That the height of the building be limited to 65 feet as measured from base flood elevation; 4) 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; 5) That all fire code requirements be met, prior to the issuance of any permits; and 6) That all signage comply with Code. Assistant Planning Director Lisa Fierce said staff had received one letter in opposition, signed by two people, and one letter in support, signed by 150 people. Ed Armstrong, representative, said the project is consistent with Beach by Design guidelines. Bob Aude, architect, said the project’s design is sensitive to the area and blends with historic style buildings. He said a driveway is planned along the site’s one property line to separate the project from neighbors to the north. He said the building has been moved as far south on the property as possible. He said the design features offsets and building details, consistent with Beach by Design. He said the six-story section of the building makes up only 43% of the structure’s footprint, and is intended to resemble a village. He said upper units feature terraces. Lower units are 2-story townhomes. He said mission style building materials will be used. Four people spoke in support of the project and 5 people spoke in opposition. Mr. Armstrong said the project meets the criteria for flexible development. It was noted buildings up to 100 feet tall can be permitted in this area. The project was complimented for its design and sensitivity to the area. In response to a question, Mr. Parry said the owner has agreed to install and maintain landscaping along some of the right-of-way. It was noted the mcd1102 19 11/19/02 flexible development process requires “give and take” by developers and staff. Member Plisko moved to approve Item C2 – Case FLD2002-09030 with six conditions motion as listed. The was duly seconded. Members Gildersleeve, Mazur, Moran, Plisko, carried Hooper, and Doran, and Chair Petersen voted “Aye.” Motion unanimously. Alternate Member Milam did not vote. : D. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Ms. Tarapani thanked those who attended the Frequent Users Group meeting. Annual seminars are planned. Staff was complimented on the program’s format, which was well received by those in attendance. Ms. Tarapani reviewed improvements to the Planning Department web site, which now includes Future Land Use Plan elevations and soon will feature Brownfields and Enterprise Zone information. Staff soon will post drafts of plans, such as the Downtown plan. The City Code also is accessible through the web site, but currently is difficult to print. Members were requested to bring their Code books to the December meeting for staff to insert updates. The GIS (Geographical Informational System) is updated as rezoning occurs. Ms. Tarapani recommended staff present at a future meeting a slide show of projects developed under the new Code. It was suggested staff present several examples at the end of each meeting, should time permit. It was felt the City’s Code is the best in Florida, but few understand the Code process. It was recommended staff find a forum to communicate and educate residents regarding the flexible development process. It was felt it is important for staff to identify what developers receive and what they give up in the process. Ms. Tarapani said communication also is important with homeowners and business owners. The board’s holiday luncheon is scheduled at noon on December 17, 2002 at the Harborview Center. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. mcd1102 20 11/19/02 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: November 19" 2002 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. 200 Brightwater Drive \ /' FLD2002-09026 X yes no 650 Bay Esplanade V yes 14 Somerset Street Y;es 1590 Gulf Boulevard V . yes 1607 Stevenson's Drive~ yes 1370 State Street ~es FLD2002-09030 no FLD2002-09031 no FLD2002-09029 no ANX2002-090 13 no ANX2002-090 14 no 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue & 609 Pinellas Street .. / LUZ2002-09008 ~ yes no Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. Jacqueline L. Walters. Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. 3025 Cleveland Street; 703 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street . ANX2002-09015 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no ~ 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Strxetj' LUZ2002-09009 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. ~yes no 209 - 229 Windward Passage V yes LUZ2002-090 10 no 1jV' The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners' Association Date: 2 )1 r 1~lo1/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: November 19, 2002 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. 200 Brightwater Drive ~ 650 Bay Esplanade ~ yes 14 Somerset Street ~ yes 1590 Gulf Boulevard ~ yes 1607 Stevenson's Drive ---- yes 1370 State Street ---- yes yes FLD2002-09026 no FLD2002-09030 no FLD2002-09031 no FLD2002-09029 no ANX2002-090 13 no ANX2002-090 14 no -- 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue & 609 Pinellas Street LUZ2002-09008 yes no Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. Jacqueline L. Walters. Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. 3025 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street ./" ANX2002-09015 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. ~ yes no 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street. LUZ2002-09009 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. L--" yes no 209 - 229 Windward Passage ~ yes LUZ2002-090 10 no The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners' Association Date \\\\~\\)~ 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: November 19" 2002 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. >( 2()() B,ighlwalcr D"V~ FLD2002-09026 yes no ~ 650 Bay Esplanade / FLD2002-09030 yes no :y 14 Somerset Street ~ FLD2002-09031 no 1590 Gulf Boulevard FLD207029 yes no 1607 Stevenson's Drive ANX2~OlJ yes no 1370 State Street ANX27-9014 yes no 1285 South Fort Harrison A venue & 609 Pine lias Street LUZ2002-09008 ~no yes Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. Jacqueline L. Walters. Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. 3025 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; 3036 Eastwood Street AN 00 09015 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no ~ 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street. LUZ2002-09009 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no 209 - 229 Windward Passage yes LUZ2002-0901O no The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners' Association Signature: S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc Date: 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: November 19, 2002 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. 200 Brightwater Driv~ ~yes FLD2002-09026 'f.... no 650 Bay Esplanade X FLD2002-09030 no yes 14 Somerset Street X FLD2002-09031 no yes 1590 Gulf Boulevard FLD2002-09029 Y... no yes 1607 Stevenson's Drive ANX2002-090 13 ~ no yes 1370 State Street ANX2002-090 14 'j... no yes 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue & 609 Pinellas Street " LUZ2002-09008 ~yes no Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. Jacqueline L. Walters. Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. 3025 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street ANX20~90 15 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no ~-- 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 Eastwood Street. LUZ2002-09009 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no 209 - 229 Windward Passage yes LUZ2002-0901O no The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners' Association Signature: S:\Planning Department\C D B\CDB, property investigation check list.doc Date: 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Meeting Date: November 19, 2002 I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties. yes ~D2~9m6 no . Roland Rogers, Brightwater Townhomes, LLC. 200 Brightwater Drive ~D20~9030 no Radcliffe Development Company, LLC. 650 Bay Esplanade yes 14 Somerset Street FLD2~09031 Uday Lele, White Sands, LLC. yes no 1590 Gulf Boulevard FLD2~09029 Belleview Biltmore Resort, Ltd. yes no 1607 Stevenson's Drive ANX2\013 Jacqueline L. Walters. yes no 1370 State Street ANX2,\014 Ido Fischler & Daphna Fischler yes no 1285 South Fort Harrison Avenue & 609 Pinellas Street LUZ'9008 Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc. yes no 3025 Cle,eland S"ect; 3032 E"twnod S'~3036 E"twood S"eet ANX 0 -09015 First Baptist Church of Clearwater, Inc. yes no 10 East Meadowlark Lane; 3001-3062 Chesapeake Street; 3025 Cleveland Street; 3039 Cleveland Street; 3032 Eastwood Street; & 3036 E"twood Street. LUZ20~09 p;", B'pti" Chllieh ofClemw"<<, Inc. yes no 209 - 229 Windward Passage Signat S:\Plannin yes LUZ2tOlO no The Pools at Windward Passage Homeowners' Association Date: IffCl C- 2