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Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization
Atlas #: 286B
Planning & Development Department
itandard Development Application
�d Dwellings, Mixed-Uses or Non-Residential Uses
Zoning: Downtown !�ETE AND CORRECT INFORMATION. ANY MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE,
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ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND CORRECTLY, AND SUBMITTED IN PERSON (NO FAX OR DELIVERIES)
TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY NOON ON THE SCHEDULED DEADLINE DATE.
A TOTAL OF 11 COMPLETE SETS OF PlANS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS (1 ORIGINAL AND 10 COPIES) AS REQUIRED WRHIN
ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW BY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE. PLANS AND APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED
TO BE COLLATED, STAPLED AND FOLDED INTO SETS.
THE APPLICANT, BY FILING THIS APPLICATION, AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE.
FIRE DEPT PRELIMARY SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE:
APPLICATION FEE:
$200
$475
PROPERTY OWNER (PER DEED): Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization
MAILING ADDRESS: 503 CI@V@IBCId St., Clearwater, FL 33755
PHONE NUMBER: 727-445-4338
EMAIL: N/A
AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE: Daniel O'Farrell
MAILING ADDRESS: 503 CI8Vel111d St., Clearwater, FL 33755
PHONE NUMBER: 727-423-3007
EMAi�: daniel@cos.flag.org
ADDRESS OF SUBJECT PROPERN: 207/209 SOUth G1Cd@Cl AV@., Clearwater, FL 33756
PARCEL NUMBER(S): 32292 007 001 O
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 207/209 S Garden Ave., Lot 1, less the south 60' thereof and Lot 2, Block 7, Gould & Ewing's second
addition to Clearwater Harbor, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 02
of the public records of Hillsborough County, FL, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part.
PROPOSED USE(S): PIaCe Of WOCShIp, Accessory Use (via Unity of Title)
�ESCRiPTioN oF REQUEST: Replacement of an existing records staging facility with a new building serving
Specificolly identify the request the same purpose.
(include a!1 requested code flexibiliry;
e.g., reduction in required number of
parking spoces, height, setbocks, lot
size, !ot width, specific use, etc.):
Planning 8 Development Departrnent, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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Flexible Standard Development Application
Data Sheet
PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FILLED OUT, IN ITS ENTIRETY. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM
WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING FOUND INCOMPLETE AND POSSIBLY DEFERRED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING
APPLICATION CYCLE.
ZONING DISTRICT:
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Downtown Core
Ex�sTtN� use (currer,t�y existing on site): Records Staging
PROPOSED USE (new use, if any; plus existing, if to remain): PI8C2 Of WOI'Shlp, Accessory Use
SITE AREA: 14,773 sq. ft. .339
GROSS FLOOR AREA (total square footage of all buildings):
Existing: 9,792 sq. ft.
Proposed: 11,572 sq. ft.
Maximum Allowable:
sq. ft.
acres
GROSS FLOOR AREA (total square footage devoted to each use, if there will be multiple uses):
First use: 11,572 sq. ft.
Second use:
Third use:
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
FLOOR AREA RATIO (total square footage of all buildings divided by the total square footage of entire site):
Existing: 66.3%
Proposed: 78.3%
Maximum Allowable:
BUILDING COVERAGE/FOOTPRINT (1" floor square footage of all buildings):
Existing: 4,896 sq. ft. ( 33.1 % % of site)
Proposed: 11,572 sq. ft. ( 78.3% % of site)
Maximum Permitted: sq. ft. ( � of site)
GREEN SPACE WITHIN VEHICULAR USE AREA (green space within the parking lot and interior of site; not perimeter buffer):
Existing: 0 sq. ft. ( 0 % of site)
Proposed: N/A sq. ft. ( 9� of site)
VEHICULAR USE AREA (parking spaces, drive aisles, loading area):
Existing: 9,479 sq. ft. ( 64.2
Proposed: N/A sq. ft. (
% of site)
% of site)
Planning 8 Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO (total square footage of impervious areas divided by the total square footage of entire site):
Existing: 97.3
Proposed: 7$,3
Maximum Permitted:
DENSITY (units, rooms or beds per acre):
Existing: N/A
Proposed: N/A
Maximum Permitted:
OFF-STREET PARKING:
Existing:
Proposed:
Minimum Required:
14
11'`
BUILDING HEIGHT:
Existing:
Proposed:
Maximum Permitted:
2-story
1-story
Note: A parking demand study must be provided In conjunction with any request
to reduce the amount of required off-street parking spaces. Please see the
11 adopted Parking Demand Study Guidelines for further information.
'Located in adjacent Flag parking structure
WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF THE PROIECT UPON COMPLETION? $ 1,200,000
ZONING DISTRICTS FOR ALL ADJACENT PROPERTY:
North: Central BUSineSS DlStriCt
South: Central Business District
East: Central Business District
west: Place of Worship
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 day of
representations made in this application are true and �M� , � � , to me and/or by
accurate to the best of my knowledge and authorize
City representatives to visit and photograph the �3 �� �l �--� . who is personallv known has
property describe�j.irffRis application. �
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GLEN E. STILO,
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Planning 8 Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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� Site Plan Submittal Package Check list
IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLETED FLEXIBLE STANDARD DEVELOPMENT (FLS) APPLICATION, ALL FLS APPLICATIONS SHALL
INCLUDE A SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND/OR PLANS:
❑ Responses to the flexibiliry criteria for the specific use(s) being requested as set forth in the Zoning District(s) in which the
subject property is located. The attached Flexible Standard Development Application Flexibility Criteria sheet shall be used to
provide these responses.
❑ Responses to the General Applicability criteria set forth in Section 3-914.A. The attached Flexible Standard Development
Application General Applicability Criteria sheet shall be used to provide these responses.
❑ A signed and sealed survey of the property prepared by a registered land surveyor including the location of the property,
dimensions, acreage, location of all current structures/improvements, location of all public and private easements including
official records book and page numbers and street right(s)-of-way within and adjacent to the site.
❑ If the application would result in the removal or relocation of mobile home owners residing in a mobile home park as
provided in F.S. § 723.083, the application must provide that information required by Section 4-202.A.5.
❑ If this appiication is being submitted for the purpose of a boatlift, catwalk, davit, dock, marina, pier, seawall or other si milar
marine structure, then the application must provide detailed plans and specifications prepared by a Florida professional
engineer, bearing the seal and signature of the engineer, except signed and sealed plans shall not be required for the repair
or replacement of decking, stringers, railing, lower landings, tie piles, or the patching or reinforcing of existing piling on
private and commercial docks.
❑ A site plan prepared by a professional architect, engineer, certified planner or landscape architect drawn to a minimum scale
of one inch equals 50 feet on a sheet size not to exceed 24 inches by 36 inches that includes the following information:
❑ Index sheet of the same size shall be included with individual sheet numbers referenced thereon.
❑ North arrow, scale, location map and date prepared.
0 Identification of the boundaries of phases, if development is proposed to be constructed in phases.
❑ Location of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), whether the property is located within a Special Flood Hazard
Area, and the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of the property, as applicable.
❑ Location, footprint, size and height of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site.
❑ Location and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, both on-site and off-site, with proposed points
of access.
❑ Location of all existing and proposed sidewalks, curbs, gutters, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drains, manholes,
inlets, lift stations, fire hydrants, underground conduits, seawalls and any proposed utility easements.
❑ Location of onsite and offsite stormwater management facilities, including offsite elevations, as may be required by the
Engineering Department to evaluate proposed stormwater management, as well as a narrative describing the proposed
stormwater control plan including all calculations and data necessary to demonstrate compliance with the City of
Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria manual.
❑ Location of solid waste collection facilities, required screening and provisions for accessibility for collection.
❑ Location of off-street loading area, if required by Section 3-1406.
❑ Location, type and lamp height of all outdoor lighting fixtures.
❑ Location of all existing and proposed attached and freestanding signage.
❑ All adjacent right(s)-of-way, with indication of centerline and width, paved width, existing median cuts and intersections,
street light poles, bus shelters, signage and utility company facilities.
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❑ Dimensions of existing and proposed lot lines, streets, drives, building lines, setbacks, structural overhangs and building
separations.
❑ Building or structure elevation drawings that depict the proposed building height, building materials, and concealment of
all mechanical equipment located on the roof.
❑ Typical floor plans, including floor plans for each floor of any parking garage.
❑ Identification and description of watercourses, wetlands, tree masses, specimen trees, and other environmentally
sensitive areas.
❑ If there is any requested deviation to the parking standards a parking demand study will need to be provided. Prior to the
preparation of such study, the methodology shall be approved by the Planning and Engineering Departments. The findings of
the study will be used in determining whether or not deviations to the parking standards are approved.
❑ Tree inventory, prepared by a certified arborist, of all trees four inches DBH or more that reflects the size, canopy, and
condition of such trees; as well as a tree survey showing the location, DBH and species of all existing trees with a DBH of four
inches or more, and identifying those trees proposed to be removed, if any.
❑ A traffic impact study shall be required for any development which may degrade the acceptable level of service for any
roadway as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. Trip generation shall be based on the most recent edition of the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
❑ An application for a certificate of concurrency/capacity or a nonconcurrency affidavit. No development approval shall be
granted until a certificate of concurrency/capacity is issued or a nonconcurrency affidavit is executed.
❑ A landscape plan shall be provided for any project where there is a new use or a change of use; or an existing use is improved
or remodeled in a value of 25% or more of the valuation of the principal structure as reflected on the property appraiser's
current records, or if an amendment is required to an existing approved site plan; or a parking lot requires additional
landscaping pursuant to the provisions of Article 3, Division 14. The landscape plan shall include the following information, if
not otherwise required in conjunction with the application for development approval:
❑ Location, size, description, specifications and quantities of all existing and proposed landscape materials, including
botanical and common names.
❑ Existing trees on-site and immediately adjacent to the site, by species, size and location, including drip line.
❑ Typical planting details for trees, palms, shrubs, and ground cover plants, including planting instructions, soil mixes,
backfilling, mulching, staking and protective measures.
❑ Interior landscape areas hatched and/or shaded and labeled and interior landscape coverage, expressed both in square
feet, exclusive of perimeter landscaped strips, and as a percentage of the paved area coverage of the parking lot and
vehicular use areas.
❑ Location of existing and proposed structures and improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks, walls, fences,
pools, patios, dumpster pads, pad mounted transformers, fire hydrants, overhead obstructions, sign locations, curbs,
gutters, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drains, manholes, inlets, lift stations, fire hydrants, underground
conduits, seawalls, utility easements, treatment of all ground surfaces, and any other features that may influence the
proposed landscape.
0 Location of parking areas and other vehicular use areas, including parking spaces, circulation aisles, interior landscape
islands and curbing.
❑ Drainage and retention areas, including swales, side slopes and bottom elevations, and drainage structures and other
drainage improvements.
❑ All adjacent right(s)-of-way, with indication of centerline and width, paved width, existing median cuts and intersections,
street light poles, bus shelters, signage and utility company facilities.
❑ Delineation and dimensions of all required perimeter landscaped buffers including sight triangles, if any.
❑ An irrigation plan.
Planning & Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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Flexible Standard Development Application
� General Applicability Criteria
PROVIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES TO EACH OF THE SIX (6) GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA EXPLAINING HOW, IN DETAIL, THE
CRITERION IS BEING COMPLIED WITH PER THIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL.
1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage, density and character of adjacent
properties in which it is located.
The proposed Annex building is designed in similar fashion as the Flag and Ft. Harrison buildings by adapting a
Neo-Classical / Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The adjacent Flag building was used as a reference
for the fa�ade design. Scale, bulk, coverage, and density are in accordance with adjacent properties.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings
or significantly impair the value thereof.
The proposed Annex building is designed in the style of adjacent buildings and fits in well with the
character of the area. It will not impact development of adjacent land and buildings.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety or persons residing or working in the neighborhood
of the proposed use.
The proposed Annex building will support the function of the main Flag building, providing an additional
facility for general administrative functions. It will not have any adverse health or safety effects.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
Staffing of the proposed Annex building will be minimal and traffic will not be significantly increased. Staff
will utilize existing parking.
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for
development.
The proposed Annex buildinq is desiqned in the style and will support the function of the existinq Flaq
buildinq.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of
operation impacts, on adjacent properties.
The proposed Annex building will support the function of the existing Flag building and will operate during
similar hours.
Planning 8 Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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Flexibilitv Criteria
PROVIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES TO THE APPLICABLE FLEXIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE SPECIFIC USE(5) BEING REQUESTED AS SET
FORTH IN THE ZONING DISTRICT(5) IN WHICH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED. EXPLAIN HOW, IN DETAII, EACH CRITERION
IS BEING COMPLIED WITH PER THIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL (USE SEPARATE SHEETS AS NECESSARY).
1. The parcel proposed for development does not directly access a major arteriai street.
2. The height of the proposed development results in improved design and appearance.
3. The height of the proposed development will not reduce the vertical component of the view from any
residential property.
a. Available off street parkinq within 600 feet of the parcel will meet peak period demands for the facility.
S. The design of the facility complies with the Downtown District design guidelines in Division 5 of Article 3.
6 Solid waste to occur internal to the building. Refuse containers will be transported to adjacent
a.
building ( under common operation and ownership ) for final disposal. No dumpster enclosure
required.
Planning & Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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� T� Affidavit to Authorize Agent/Representative
1. Provide names of all property owners on deed — PRINT full names:
Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization
2. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property:
207/209 South Garden Ave.. Clearwater. FL 33756
3. That this property constitutes the property for which a request for (describe request):
Replacement of an existing records staging facility with a new building serving the same purpose.
4. That the undersigned (has/have) appointed and (does/do) appoint:
Daniel O'Farrell, Joe Burdette
as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition;
5. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described
property;
6. That site visits to the property are necessary by City representatives in order to process this application and the owner
authorizes City representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application;
7. That (I/w the dersigned authority, hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct.
Property Owner Property Owner
GLEN E. STILQ, SECRETAR'�i
FLAG SERVI�F OpR AIVIZATION, �L' Property owner
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS
BEFORE ME THE UNDERSIGNED, AN OFFICER DULY COMMISSIONED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, ON
THIS 1 DAY OF TO1V �i , ZF� 1�—i , PERSONALLY APPEARED
��`�h S1 `� WHO HAVING BEEN FIRST DULY SWORN
DEPOSED AND SAYS THAT HE/SHE FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE CONTENTS OF THE AFFIDAVIT THAT HE/SHE SIGNED.
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Planning 8 Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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Kimley>>> Horn
June 10, 2014
City of Clearwater
Planning & Development Department
Municipal Services Building
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33759
Re: Case No.: FLS2014-06012 - 207 South Garden Ave.
Our Ref: 148128037
To Whom it May Concern:
The following is in response to your DRC review comments dated June 6, 2014. Your requests are
highlighted in bold text with our responses following.
PLANNING REVIEW
6/6/2014
1. Need to clarify on application who the owner is authorizing as representative/agent. No
information has been provided for Daniel O'Farrell as agent/representative but affidavit
shows Glen Stilo, who is listed as representative on Page 1, to be appointing Mr. O'Farrell.
Response: See revised application
2. Sheet CI-100, Survey, and Page 1 of application (parcel id number) indiCate that 600
Franklin Street is a part of project. Pinellas County Property Appraiser shows 600 Franklin
Street to be owned by the City of Clearwater. If this property is not a part of project all
information to it needs to be removed from application or if it is a part of application the
City needs to added to application as a property owner of project.
Response: PID # 16-29-15-32292-007-0011 (600 Franklin Street) is not a part of the project. Refer to
revised application and sheet CI-100.
3. Parcel ID#16-29-15-32292-007-0011 is owned by City of Clearwater.
Response: PID # 16-29-15-32292-007-0011 (600 Franklin Street) is not a part of the project. Refer to
revised application and sheet CI-100.
4. I spoke to the City Engineering Department and they are not aware that 600 Franklin Street
is to be a part of this project. Clarify.
Response: PID # 16-29-15-32292-007-0011 (600 Franklin Street) is not a part of the project. Refer to
revised application and sheet CI-100.
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5. Sheet CI-100, Landscape Sheet List Table, provides information for a number of sheets not
included. Clarify.
Response: See revised sheet list table, sheet CI-100 and revised plans for complete set per the sheet
list table.
6. Page 4 of application, Sheet CS-101 the site plan does not show location of solid waste
collection facility or a statement how solid waste will be collected from annex building.
Clarify.
Response: Solid waste collection to occur internal to the building. Refuse containers will be
transported to adjacent building (under common operation and ownership) for final disposal. No
dumpster enclosure will be provided. See solid waste note, sheet CS-101
We appreciate your attention to this matter. Should you have any further questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
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Timothy E!Roane, P.E.
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