10/15/2002
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 15, 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
Kathy Milam Alternate Board Member – 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 MEETING: September 17, 2002
Member Plisko moved to postpone approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of
motioncarried
September 17, 2002, until November 19, 2002. The was duly seconded and
unanimously.
B. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-3)
1. Case: FLD2002-08024 – 300 and 609 Pinellas Street Level Two Application
Applicant: Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc.).
Owner: Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc.
Representative: Mr. John Powell (King Engineering Associates, Inc.).
Location: Two sites totaling 7.172 acres located on the east and west sides of North Fort
Harrison Avenue: Site “A” - 6.403-acres on the southwest corner of Jeffords Street and
South Fort Harrison Avenue and Site “B” – 0.769 acres located on the south side of
Pinellas Avenue, approximately 400 feet east of South Fort Harrison Avenue.
Atlas Page: 305B.
Zoning: I, Institutional District (Site “A”) and IRT, Industrial Research Technology District
(Site “B”).
Request:
Flexible Development application, as an amendment to a site plan previously approved by the
City Commission in 1995 and subsequently amended by the Community Development Board in
January 2000, including the following requests:
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Site “A” – Flexible Development approval, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project, under the provisions of Section 2-1204.A. including an increase in the height of a
parking garage from 50 feet to 59 feet;
Site “B” – Flexible Development approval, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project, under the provisions of Section 2-1304.C., including:
A parking lot within the IRT District without a fence or wall four feet in height along the front
(north) property along Pinellas Street and along the side (east) property line as required under
the provisions of Section 2-1303.G.;
A reduction in the front (north) setback along Pinellas Street from 20 feet to seven feet (to
pavement); and
A reduction in the side (east) setback along the Pinellas Trail right-of-way from 15 feet to five
feet (to pavement).
Proposed Use: An 80,000 square foot, medical office building 45 feet in height and a 511-space,
parking garage (Site “A”), 59 feet in height, and a 119-space, surface parking lot (Site “B”).
Presenter: Mark T. Parry, Planner.
Morton Plant received approval of a Master Plan for its 44-acre campus by City
Commission in 1995, under the regulations of the former Land Development Code. The Master
Plan conceptually identified the placement of the building and parking structures and stormwater
detention facilities. The Community Development Board (CDB) approved, in concept, reduced
parking and building setbacks in October 1999. The CDB later approved a final site plan in
January 2000. That request included a Flexible Development approval, as part of a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, with a reduction in building setback on Jeffords
Street (emergency room) from 25 feet to 12.4 feet, reduction in parking lot setback on Jeffords
Street and Reynolds Avenue from 25 feet to five feet, reduction in the required landscape buffer
on Jeffords Street and Reynolds Avenue from 10 feet to five feet; and the vacation of Bay
Avenue and Sadler Street rights-of-way (vacated mid-2000). The applicant is intending further
changes to the Master Plan and will submit a new, overall Master Plan which should anticipate
most changes to the hospital complex within the next 10 to 15 years.
The current application includes two sites. Site “A” is 6.40-acres located on the
southwest corner of Jeffords Street and South Fort Harrison Avenue within the hospital
complex. Site “B” is 0.77 acres located on the south side of Pinellas Avenue, approximately 400
feet east of South Fort Harrison Avenue, on the periphery of the campus. The redevelopment of
the sites will aid in the continued success of the hospital. The original Master Plan included the
vacation of Reynolds Avenue. This vacation did not occur resulting in less land available to
provide for the parking garage and medical office building as shown in the Master Plan.
Site “A” zoned Institutional District, contains a one-story, 23,565 square foot, building
located at the northeast corner of Pinellas Street and Reynolds Avenue housing a therapy
facility, an employee credit union and general offices. The site also contains a two-story, 34,120
square foot building, located at the northwest corner of South Forth Harrison Avenue and
Pinellas Street, which houses the Diagnostic Imaging Pavilion and will also remain. The parking
requirement for these two buildings, at five spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, is
306 spaces. There are 50 spaces located along the south side of the site associated with these
two buildings. An existing, 85-space, surface parking lot at the northeast corner of the site and a
103-space lot in the center of the site will both be removed with this proposal.
A six-story, 526-space parking garage is proposed at the northeast corner of the site (at
the southwest corner of Jeffords Street and South Fort Harrison) and an 87,000 square foot,
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four-story medical office is to be located at the northwest corner of the site. The entrance to the
parking garage and new office will be on the south side of the buildings via a driveway from
Reynolds Avenue. A loading area will be located on the north side of the medical building along
Jeffords Street. A surface parking lot with 30 spaces will also be provided on Site “A” to the
south of the proposed medical office.
The general location of the medical office and parking garage are consistent with the
1995 Master Plan. It should be noted that the Master Plan included a three-story parking
garage and a medical office 55 feet in height. The deviations from the approved Master Plan
include a six-story garage 59 feet in height and to switch the locations of the garage and
medical building. The setbacks and landscaping required as part of the Master Plan along
South Fort Harrison Avenue and Jeffords Street will remain at 25 and 15 feet, respectively. The
height of the medical office (45 feet) will be slightly less than the 55 feet provided for by the
Master Plan. The only option available to increase the height of the parking garage from three
stories (30 feet) to six-stories (59 feet) is to apply as part of a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project. The increased height of the proposed parking garage will provide for
the same capacity as the garage included in the Master Plan but with a smaller footprint. The
development proposed for Site “A” is generally consistent with the approved Master Plan which
provided for flexibility in development standards as needs change over time.
The medical office and parking garage will both be finished in off-white to match other,
existing buildings located within the Morton Plant Mease Hospital complex. The parking garage
will include additional architectural details along South Fort Harrison Avenue and will be painted
to match the existing and proposed office buildings. Site “A” will also include extensive
landscaping along all street frontages to match the existing pattern of landscaping on the
campus.
Site “B”, 0.77 acres, contains an existing one-story warehouse (9,313 square feet in
area) located at the northwest corner of the site. A one-story metal shed, 750 square feet in
area, is located along the east side of the site. The site is adjacent to the existing 219-space
Morritt Parking Lot. The proposal includes removing all existing buildings and locating a 119-
space parking lot as an enlargement to the Morritt Parking Lot. A total of 25 spaces will be
removed with the construction of the parking lot addition resulting in a net gain of 94 spaces.
The approved Master Plan did not include the proposed parking lot. Parking lots within the IRT
District are typically permitted as part of a Level One, Flexible Standard Development review
provided that all required setbacks are met and that the parking lot be screened from any public
rights-of-way by a landscaped wall or fence at least four feet in height. The proposal includes a
parking lot with a side (east) setback reduction from 15 feet to five feet and front (north) setback
reduction from 20 feet to seven feet. Landscaping is proposed along the front (north) property
line without a fence or wall. Landscaping will also be located along the side (east) property line
along the Pinellas Trail and the rear (south) property line. A Unity of Title will be required
between the subject site (Site “B”) and the Morritt Parking Lot site eliminating the required 15-
foot side (west) setback requirement. Site “B” is currently adjoined to the property immediately
to the south. The only option available for Site “B” is to include the request as a Level Two,
Flexible Development as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project. The
development of Site “B”, while not part of the approved Master Plan, is necessary for existing
and anticipated future uses included within the Morton Plant Mease Hospital complex.
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Proposed and existing campus parking between the two sites will be 869 spaces. A total
of 723 spaces are required for the two existing medical office buildings and the proposed office
building.
There will be few if any negative impacts to existing trees. The buildings and new
parking lot will be designed to maximize tree preservation. All stormwater and solid waste
requirements will be met with this proposal.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the application and supporting materials
on September 12, 2002. The Planning Department recommends approval of the Flexible
Development application, as an amendment to a master site plan previously approved by the
City Commission in 1995 and subsequently amended by the Community Development Board in
January 2000, including the following requests: Site “A” – Flexible Development approval, as
part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project, under the provisions of Section 2-
1204.A. including an increase in the height of a parking garage from 50 feet to 59 feet, and Site
“B” – Flexible Development approval, as part of a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project,
under the provisions of Section 2-1304.C., including: 1) A parking lot within the IRT District
without a fence or wall four feet in height along the front (north) property along Pinellas Street
and along the side (east) property line as required under the provisions of Section 2-1303.G.; 2)
A reduction in the front (north) setback along Pinellas Street from 20 feet to seven feet (to
pavement); and 3) A reduction in the side (east) setback along the Pinellas Trail right-of-way
from 15 feet to five feet (to pavement). for the sites at 300 and 609 Pinellas Street (Sites “A” and
“B”, respectively), with the following Bases for Approval: 1) The proposal complies with the
Flexible Development criteria as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project under the
provisions of Sections 2-1204.A. and 2-1304.C; 2) The proposal is in compliance with other
standards in the Code including the general applicability criteria under the provisions of Section
3-913; 3) The development is consistent with the approved Master Plan; and 4) The
development is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment
efforts; and Conditions of Approval: 1) That any additional changes to the Master Plan be
reviewed by the CDB as part of an overall, new Master Plan amendment or update; 2) That the
final design of the buildings be consistent with the conceptual elevations submitted or as
modified by the CDB and be approved by Staff, prior to the issuance of any permits; 3) That
evidence of a Unity of Title between Site “B” and the Morritt Parking be submitted to Staff, prior
to the issuance of any permits; and 4) That all signage meet the requirements of Code and be
designed according to a common theme including similar style, color, material and other
characteristics to provide a sense of uniformity.
Upon request, this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
related
One citizen expressed opposition to the project based on water quality issues to
stormwater drainage from the Morton Plant Hospital campus into Clearwater Harbor. In
response to a question, Belleair Resident Dianne Hodill indicated she is not an expert on
planning or environmental issues.
City Engineer Mike Quillen said the project meets SWFWMD (Southwest Florida Water
Management District) requirements and the more restrictive City Code for stormwater retention.
Retention ponds are planned to address stormwater issues. The project will improve onsite
stormwater treatment. When originally constructed, the site offered no stormwater treatment.
Planner Mark Parry indicated the proposal to plant a landscape screen instead of constructing a
wall is not related to stormwater retention. Discussion ensued regarding proposed treatment
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ponds. In response to a question, Assistant Planning Director Lisa Fierce said Code requires
parking lots to be constructed with hard surface material.
Member Gildersleeve moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B1 - Case FLD2002-
motion carried
08024 with four conditions as listed. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
2. Case: ANX2002-08011 – 1737 Cardinal Drive Level Three Application
Owner/Applicant: Elizabeth Haun.
Location: 0.19 acres located on the east side of Cardinal Drive, approximately 470 feet
north of State Road 590.
Atlas Page: 264A.
Request:
Annexation of 0.19 acres to the City of Clearwater;
Land Use Plan amendment from RL, Residential Low (County) to RL, Residential Low
Classification (City of Clearwater); and
Rezoning from R-3, Residential Single Family District (County) to LMDR, Low Medium Density
Residential District (Clearwater).
Proposed Use: Existing single-family dwelling.
Presenter: Mark Mariano, Planner.
The subject property is located at 1737 Cardinal Drive, which is on the east side of
Cardinal Drive approximately 470 feet north of State Road 590. It is 0.19 acres in area and is
occupied by an existing single-family detached dwelling. The applicant is requesting this
annexation in order to receive City sewer and solid waste services. The property is contiguous
with the existing City boundaries to the west, 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 sewer,
solid waste, police, fire and emergency medical services without any adverse effect on the
service level. The applicant paid the applicable sewer impact fee of $900.00 on August 14,
2002 and is also aware of the additional cost to connect the property to the City sewer system.
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 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
annexation of the property located at 1737 Cardinal Drive, approval of the Residential Low (RL)
category pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and approval of the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) zoning district pursuant to the City’s Community Development Code.
AND
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3. Case: ANX2002-08012 – 155 Elizabeth Avenue South Level Three Application
Owner/Applicant: Dorothy Costa.
Location: 0.22 acres located on the east side of Elizabeth Avenue South, approximately
960 feet north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
Atlas Page: 291B.
Request:
Annexation of 0.22 acres to the City of Clearwater;
Land Use Plan amendment from RU, Residential Urban (County) to RU, Residential Urban
Classification (City of Clearwater); and
Rezoning from A-E, Agricultural Estate Residential District (County) to LMDR, Low Medium
Density Residential District (Clearwater).
Proposed Use: Single-family residential.
Presenter: Marc Mariano, Planner.
The subject property is located at 155 Elizabeth Avenue South, which is on the east side
Elizabeth Avenue South approximately 960 feet north of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. It is 0.22 acres
in area and is currently vacant. The applicant is requesting this annexation in order to receive
City sewer, water and solid waste services. The applicant intends to construct a single-family
detached dwelling on this site. 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 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 applicable sewer and water impact fees will be paid when building
permits are issued. The applicant 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 single-family home is
consistent with the LMDR zoning district. Finally, the proposed annexation is consistent with
Florida law and County law with regard to voluntary annexation.
Based on the above analysis, the Planning Department recommends approval of the
annexation of the property located at 155 Elizabeth Avenue South with the condition that all new
construction comply with the requirements of the Clearwater Community Development Code,
approval of the Residential Urban category pursuant to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and
approval of the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) zoning district pursuant to the City’s
Community Development Code.
Member Gildersleeve moved to recommend approval of Consent Agenda Item B2 -
motion
Case ANX2002-08011 and Item B3 - Case ANX2002-08012 with one condition. The
carried
was duly seconded and unanimously.
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D. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
Graffiti has been removed from the N. Ft. Harrison Avenue mural. No sandwich boards
are outside the cigar shop’s Druid Road location. Code Enforcement is keeping an eye out for
illegal signage.
Signage, stating that a business is open, may be permitted for businesses abutting road
construction projects on Mandalay Avenue as consistent with the Drew Street project.
A sign inspector yesterday visited the new business at the Missouri Avenue/Druid Road
intersection regarding excessive signage.
Staff will report on the status of cases regarding a Clearwater beach property and the Ice
House.
The board’s holiday luncheon is scheduled at noon on December 17, 2002, at the
Harborview Center. Member Moran will help organize the event.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: October 15, 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
300 Pinellas St
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FLD2002-08024
Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Assoc., Inc.)
no
1737 Cardinal Dr I'
yes
ANX2002-080 11
Elizabeth Haun
no
155 Elizabetb A vi
yes
ANX2002-080 12
Dorothy Costa
no
Date:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: October 15, 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
300 Pinellas St
FLD2002-08024
Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Assoc., Inc.)
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yes
no
1737 Cardinal Dr
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ANX2002-080 11
Elizabeth Haun
yes
no
155 Elizabeth Ave S
ANX2002-080 12
Dorothy Costa
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yes
no
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: October 15, 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
300 Pinellas St
FLD2002-08024
Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Assoc., Inc.)
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yes
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no
1737 Cardinal Dr
ANX2002-080 11
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Elizabeth Haun
yes
155 Elizabeth Ave S
ANX2002-08012
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Dorothy Costa
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Date:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: October 15, 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
300 Pinellas St
FLD2002-08024
Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Assoc., Inc.)
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no
1737 Cardinal Dr
ANX2002-080 11
Elizabeth Haun
yes
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155 Elizabeth Ave S
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meeting Date: October 15, 2002
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the
following properties.
300 Pinellas St
FLD2002
Gerald Yates (Morton Plant Hospital Assoc., Inc.)
yes
no
1737 Cardinal Dr ANX2~8011 Elizabeth Haun
yes no
155 Elizabeth Ave S ANX~08012 Dorothy Costa
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yes no
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