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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: E.1.
CASE: FLD2014-07021
REQUEST: Flexible Development approval for a public facility use within the Institutional
(I) District with a lot area of 283,140 square feet, a lot width of 858.5 feet, a
building height of 27 feet, front (east) setbacks of 89.7 feet (to building) and
10.1 feet (to pavement), side (north) setbacks of 178.6 feet (to building) and
zero feet (to existing pavement), side (south) setbacks of 3,281.9 feet (to
building) and 2,819.4 feet (to pavement), and rear (west) setbacks of 1,094.2
feet (to building) and 848.7 feet (to equipment pad), with zero off-street
parking spaces as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project as per
Community Development Code Section 2-1204.A.
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Roger Johnson, City of Clearwater
City of Clearwater, Engineering Department
1640 North Arcturas Avenue; west side of North Arcturas Avenue directly west
of the intersection of North Arcturas Avenue and Sherwood Street.
Transportation/ Utility (T/U)
Institutional (I) District
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Industrial/ Research and Technology (IRT) District
IRT and Open Space/ Recreation (OS/R) Districts
Institutional (I) and IRT Districts
I and OS/R Districts
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ANALYSIS:
Location and Existing Conditions:
The 6.5 acre triangular site is located on the
west side of North Arcturas Avenue directly
west of the intersection of North Arcturas
Avenue and Sherwood Street. The property is
currently developed with a public facility
(materials storage and processing yard).
Existing operations are out of compliance with
the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) specific to Florida
Administrative Code Chapter 62-701 governing
materials storage and handling facilities.
Located on the site are various pieces of heavy
equipment and piles of asphalt, concrete, gravel
and sand. A dense landscape buffer of palm
trees, oleander and w� myrtle exists on the
Arcturas Avenue frontage. The 6.5 acres is part
of a 62-acre site including the Clearwater
Airpark.
The property is within the Institutional (I)
District the intent and purpose of which is to
establish areas where public and private
organizations can establish and operate
institutions with a public interest in support of
the quality of life of the citizens of the City of
Clearwater without adversely impacting the
integrity of adjacent residential neighborhoods,
diminishing the scenic quality of the City of
Clearwater or negatively impacting the safe and
efficient movement of people and things within
the City of Clearwater.
The immediate vicinity is characterized by a
variety of non-residential uses including the
City Public Works facility to the north,
Clearwater Air Park and vacant Clearwater
Executive Golf Course to the south and west
and publishing and printing to the east as well
as other industrial uses such as warehouse in
Unincorporated Pinellas County to the east.
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Site History: Airport -
On September 16, 2008, the Community �
Development Board (CDB) approved, with EXISTING SURROUNDING USES MAP
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three conditions, Case No. FLD2008-08028 to permit a public facility use within the Institutional
(I) District with a lot area of 300,564 square feet, a lot width of 1,075 feet, a maa�imum building
height of 50 feet, front (east) setbacks of 16 feet (to building) and 20 feet (to pavement), side
(north) setback of 1,496 feet (to building), side (south) setbacks of 2,553 feet (to building) and
2,411 feet (to pavement), and rear (west) setbacks of 2,260 feet (to building) and 2,060 feet (to
pavement), with 37 off-street parking spaces as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project
as per Community Development Code Section 2-1204.A; as well as a waiver to the interior
landscaping requirements, and a partial waiver to the perimeter landscaping requirements where
the existing landscape materials would be determined to be an acceptable perimeter buffer, as a
Comprehensive Landscape Program under the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 3-1202.G.
Pursuant to Section 4-407, an application for a building permit or other approvals was to be
made within one year of the date of the Flexible Development approval (September 16, 2009).
The building permit was to be obtained within six months of the initial permit application. As no
building permit was obtained within the required time frame, FLD2008-08028 expired.
Code Enforcement Analysis:
There are no active Code Compliance cases for the subject property.
Development Proposal:
The proposal is to redevelop the site with FDEP code compliant refuse bins and site upgrades
including vacuum and street sweeping facility, asphalt roadway, motorized access gates, and
drive-thru wash out station. These improvements will allow for compliant handling and storage
of yard materials under a covered area as well as proper stormwater management system
maintenance of water which has percolated through the yard materials. The six bins proposed
include two recycled crushed concrete, gabion rock, rock, concrete and asphalt. The vacuum and
street sweeping facility and drive-thru wash out station will be located in an 8,827 square foot,
four-sided covered structure. The north and south sides of the structure will be open to allow for
vehicles to drive thru. As no gross floor area is proposed which would require off-street parking
spaces, no parking spaces are required or proposed. All parking is to continue to be located north
of the subject property on the City Public Works facilities within the overall site area. Access
into the site will occur through an automated roll gate with badge activation. The gate is located
internal to the overall site on the north side of the subject site 276 feet west of North Arcturas
Avenue. Vehicles will exit on the east side of the site directly onto North Arcturas Avenue. No
landscaping or signage is proposed. A condition of approval is included that prior to the issuance
of any building permits, a landscape plan meeting minimum Code requirements or a
comprehensive landscape program application be approved.
While the public facility use is not permitted in the Industrial (I) category, it is permitted in the
underlying future land use plan category of Transportation/LJtilities (T/U); thus requiring the
development proposal request as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project.
Special Area Plan:
None
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Comprehensive Plan:
The proposal is in support of the following Goals, Objectives and/or Policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan as follows:
Future Land Use Plan Element:
Policy A. S. S.1 Development should be designed to maintain and support the existing or
envisioned character of the neighborhood.
The subject site is located within an overall site in which the City's Public Works facility and
Clearwater Air Park are located. The subject site is surrounded on the north, south and east sides
by properties with industrial uses such as publishing and printing and warehouses. The proposal
includes upgrades to an existing industrial use, public facility; a use which is consistent with the
existing character of the neighborhood. Therefore, the proposal will support this policy.
Community Development Code:
The proposal supports the general purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Code as
follows:
Section 1-103.B.2. Ensuring that development and redevelopment will not have a negative
impact on the value of surrounding properties and wherever practicable promoting development
and �edevelopment which will enhance the value of surrounding properties.
The property to the north is the City of Clearwater Public Works facility. The Cleaxwater Air
Park and vacant Clearwater Executive Golf Course are to the south and west of the subject
property. Uses to the east include uses typical to an industrial area such as printing and
publishing as well as warehouse. The proposal allows for the redevelopment of an existing
public facility use including vacuum and street sweeping facility, drive thru wash out station,
storage bins for recyclable and other materials as well as paving for vehicular use area. As part of
building permit approval a landscape plan meeting minimum Code requirements or a
comprehensive landscape program must be approved. These site improvements along with the
landscaping will demonstrably improve the visual appeal of the property. As such, it is likely that
surrounding properties will have their values enhanced. Therefore, the proposal supports this
Code section.
Section 2-1201.1 Intent of the I District and T/U FL UP classi acation
The CDC provides that it is the intent and purpose of which is establish areas where public and
private organizations can establish and operate institutions with a public interest in support of the
quality of life of the citizens of the City of Clearwater without adversely impacting the integrity
of adjacent residential neighborhoods, diminishing the scenic quality of the City of Clearwater or
negatively impacting the safe and efficient movement of people and things within the City of
Clearwater. Furthermore, it is the intent of the I District that development be consistent with the
Countywide Future Land Use Plan as required by state law. The uses and development potential
of a parcel of land within the I District shall be determined by the standards found in this
Development Code as well as the Countywide Future Land Use Designation of the property,
including any acreage or floor area restrictions set forth in the Countywide Land Use Rules
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concerning the Administration of the Countywide Future Land Use Plan, as amended from time
to time.
Section 2.3.3.7.4 of the Rules provides that the purpose of the T/U FLUP classification is to
depict those areas of the county that are now used, or appropriate to be used, for transport and
public/ private utility services; and to recognize such area consistent with the need, character and
scale of the transport/ utility use relative to surrounding uses, transportation facilities, and natural
resource features. Permitted Primary Uses include transfer/ recycling.
The site has been developed as a public facility specifically a materials storage and processing
yard. The proposal is to redevelop the site with a use permitted by the T/U FLUP classification.
Development Parameters:
Floor Area Ratio (FAR�
As previously mentioned there is no actual floor area proposed as the structure proposed is open
and does not have four enclosed walls. However, for a point of comparison, pursuant to the
Countywide Plan Rules and CDC Section 2-1201.1, the maximum FAR for properties with a
Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) designation of Transportation/ Utility (T/U) is 0.70. The proposed
FAR of an enclosed 8,827 square foot building would be 0.03, which is consistent with Code
provisions.
Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR�,
Pursuant to CDC Section 2-1201.1 and the Countywide Plan Rules, the maximum allowable ISR
is 0.90. The overall proposed ISR is 0.60, which is consistent with Code provisions.
Minimum Lot Area and Width:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-1204, there is no minimum required lot area or lot width for a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project. Further, the Public Facility use does not have
specifically authorized development standards within the Institutional (I) District. However,
within the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District, CDC Section 2-1303, there are
development standards for the public facility use. Those standards set forth a minimum lot area
of 10,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 100 feet. The lot area is 283,140 square feet
and the lot width is 858.8 feet, exceeding the otherwise area and width required by Code.
Minimum Setbacks:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-1204, there are no minimum required setbacks for a Comprehensive
Infill Redevelopment Project. Further, the Public Facility use does not have specifically
authorized development standards within the Institutional (I) District. However, within the
Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District, CDC Section 2-1303, there are development
standards for the public facility use. Those standards set forth front, side and rear setbacks to
structures of 20, 15 and 15 feet, respectively. The proposal includes a front (east) setbacks of
89.7 feet (to building) and 10.1 feet (to pavement), side (north) setbacks of 178.6 feet (to
building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), side (south) setbacks of 3,281.9 feet (to building)
and 2,819.4 feet (to pavement), and rear (west) setbacks of 1,094.2 feet (to building) and 848.7
feet (to equipment pad). The proposal does not meet the minimum standards for setbacks to
paving on the front (east) and side (north).
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M�imum Building Height:,
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-1204, there is no maximum height for a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project. Further, the Public Facility use does not have specifically authorized
development standards within the Institutional (I) District. However, within the Industrial,
Research and Technology (IRT) District, CDC Section 2-1303, there are development standards
for the public facility use. Those standards set forth a maximum height of 50 feet. The proposed
building height of 27 feet to top of roof structure is less than this allowable height and is
therefore consistent with the CDC.
Minimum Off-Street Paxkin�:
Pursuant to CDC Table 2-1204, there is no minimum off-street parking requirement for a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project. Furthermore and as previously discussed, the
proposal does not generate or include any off-street parking spaces.
Mechanical Equipment:
Pursuant to CDC Section 3-201.D.1 and 3-903.I, all outside mechanical equipment must be
screened so as not to be visible from public streets and/or abutting properties. No mechanical
equipment is included in the proposal.
Si�ht Visibilitv Trian�les:
Pursuant to CDC Section 3-904.A, to minimize hazards at the proposed driveways on North
Arcturas Avenue, no structures or landscaping may be installed which will obstruct views at a
level between 30 inches above grade and eight feet above grade within 20-foot sight visibility
triangles. This proposal has been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineering Department and
been found to be acceptable.
Utilities:
Pursuant to CDC Section 3-912, for development that does not involve a subdivision, all utilities
including individual distribution lines must be installed underground unless such undergrounding
is not practicable. There are no overhead utilities along the east side of the site along North
Arcturas Avenue and no communication lines are proposed. All on-site electric lines for this
project will be placed underground in conformance with this Code requirement
Solid Waste:
All solid waste for this site is taken off-site to City Public Works facilities. This has been found
to be acceptable by the City's Solid Waste Department.
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No signage is proposed.
Compliance with General Applicability Standards:
The proposal supports the General Applicability requirements of this Code as follows:
Section 3-914.A.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.
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The proposal includes the redevelopment of an existing Public Facilities use. Surrounding
properties are developed with a variety of non-residential and primarily industrial uses including
but not limited to vacant golf course to the south and west, City of Clearwater Public Works
facility to the north and warehouse and printing and publishing to the east. The properties east of
the site are developed with buildings designed common to industrial uses using garage doors on
multiple facades and metal farade treatments. The redevelopment of the public facility use with
a building designed consistent with an industrial use area will complement and enhance
surrounding properties. Therefore, the proposal supports this Code section.
Section 3-914.A.2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and
use of adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
The proposal is, as discussed in relation to CDC Section 3-914.A.1, above, consistent with the
character of adjacent properties. The proposal is similar in nature vis-a-vis form and function to
adjacent and neaxby properties and is not expected to impair the value of adjacent properties.
Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
Section 3-914.A.3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
The proposal will likely have no effect, negative or otherwise, on the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC
Section.
Section 3-914.A.4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
Issues relating to traffic congestion have been mitigated with entry access to the site via a badge
activated gate which is internal to the overall site 276 feet from the North Arcturas Avenue right-
of-way. Vehicles will exit the site directly onto the North Arcturas Avenue right-of-way
consistent with how vehicular traffic currently exits the property. Therefore, the proposal is
consistent with this CDC Section.
Section 3-914.A. S. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the
immediate vicinity.
As previously discussed, the community character consists of a variety of non-residential uses
including vacant gold course, City Public Works facility and industrial uses. The proposal is
for the redevelopment of an existing public facility. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with
this CDC Section.
Section 3-914.A. 6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including
visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adjacent properties.
The purpose of the application is to redevelop an existing public facility with no major
operational changes. The proposed storage bins and vacuum and street sweeping facility along
with drive thru wash out station will mitigate any adverse visual and acoustic impacts on
adjacent properties. Additionally, as previously mentioned, a Code compliant landscape plan or
comprehensive landscape plan approval is required prior to the issuance of building permit
which will further mitigate any adverse visual effects. The hours of operation are not to change
and there are no adverse olfactory effects from the site. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with
this CDC Section.
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Compliance with Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project Criteria:
The proposal supports the specific Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project criteria pursuant
to CDC Section 2-704.E as follows:
1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from the use
and/or development standards set forth in this zoning distt-ict.
The public facilities use is not listed in the I District. As the use is allowed per the underlying
Future Land Use of T/U, the proposal must be requested through a Level II application.
Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic planning
objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning district.
The redevelopment of the site will be consistent with the aforementioned policy of the City's
Comprehensive Plan as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic planning objectives
of the CDC as examined in detail elsewhere in this document. Therefore, the proposal will
be found to be consistent with this CDC Section.
3. The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding properties.
As mentioned, all surrounding properties are developed with a variety of non-residential and
industrial uses. The proposal includes redevelopment of an existing public facilities use.
The proposal should have no impact on the ability of adjacent properties to redevelop or
otherwise be improved. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
4. Adjoining propeNties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed
development.
As discussed, the proposal is for redevelopment of the subject property with storage bins and
structure used for vacuum and street sweeping facility. The development of the property will
mitigate any adverse operational effects and adjoining properties should not be affected by
the proposal. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
S. The proposed use shall otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use category, be
compatible with adjacent land uses, will not substantially alter the essential use
characteristics of the neighbo�hood; and shall demonstrate compliance with one or more of
six objectives:
a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard, flexible
standard or flexible development use; and
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of an existing
economic contributor.
As mentioned previously, the T/U FLUP permits transfer/ recycling per the Countywide
Land Use Rules. The proposal will provide for redevelopment of an existing public facilities
use (materials storage and processing yard). Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this
CDC Section.
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6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off-street parking are
justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and oNderly development and
improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted in this zoning district.
As mentioned, surrounding properties are developed with a variety of uses typical of an
intensely developed commercial corridor. The redevelopment of the public facility use
will support and complement surrounding uses with regard to form and function. The
proposal will have no effect on the ability of surrounding properties to be redeveloped or
otherwise improved. Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
b. The proposed development complies with applicable design guidelines adopted by the
city.
There are no formal design guidelines adopted by the City applicable to the site or area.
Therefore, this criterion is not applicable to the proposal.
c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the established or
emerging character of an area.
The proposal provides for a use similar in scale and scope with other uses in the area.
Therefore, the proposal is consistent with this CDC Section.
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the proposed
development incorporates a substantial number of the following design elements:
■ Changes in horizontal building planes;
■ Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses, pilasters,
porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.;
■ Variety in mate�ials, colors and textures;
■ Distinctive fenestration patterns;
■ Building stepbacks; and
■ Distinctive roofs forms.
The proposal includes the redevelopment of an existing public facilities (materials
storage and processing yard) use. As part of the proposal a structure is proposed for a
vacuum and street sweeping facility. The structure is designed consistent with an
industrial use including concrete base with metal siding and will be painted a neutral
color. Requiring the aforementioned design elements for a structure with industrial use
purpose located on a site with limited visibility accessed via a local street is impractical.
e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced landscape design
and appropriate distances between buildings.
The proposal provides for the street sweeping structure to be set back 89.7 feet from the
front (east) property line and will be located central to the site. The existing landscaping
provides a visual buffer and any additional landscaping required at building permit will
increase the visual buffer along North Arcturas Avenue. Therefore, the proposal is
consistent with this CDC Section.
Section 4-206.D.4: Burden of proof. The burden of �roo is upon the a�plicant to show by
substantial competent evidence that he is entitled to the a�proval rec�uested.
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The applicant has adequately demonstrated through the submittal of substantial competent
evidence that the request is entitled to the approval requested as required by CDC Section 4-
206.D.4.
Compliance with Standards and Criteria:
The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the standards for
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Projects as per CDC Tables 2-701.1 and 2-704. Additional
standards are added, as appropriate, from the Development Agreement, as amended and the
approved site plan:
Standard Proposed Consistent� Inconsistent
Floor Area Ratio 0.55 0.80 �{
Impervious Surface Ratio 0.90 0.60 X
Minimum Lot AreaZ 10,000 283,140 square feet (6.5 acres) X
Minimum Lot Width2 100 feet 858.8 feet X
Minimum Setbacks (feet) Front: East: N/A 89.7 feet (to building) / 10.1 feet (to X
pavement)
Side: North: N/A 178.6 feet (to building) / zero feet X
(to existing pavement)
Side: South: N/A 3,281.9 feet (to building) / 2,819.4 X
feet (to pavement)
Rear: West: N/A 1,094.2 feet (to building) /848.7 feet X
(to equipment pad)
Maximum Height (feet)Z 50 feet 27 feet to top of building structure X
Minimum N/A zero spaces X
Off-Street Parkin
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Compliance with General Applicability Standards: ,
The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the General
Standards for Level One and Two Approvals as per CDC Section 3-914.A:
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.
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage development and use of
adjacent land and buildings or significantly impair the value thereof.
3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community chazacter of the
immediate vicinity.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including
visual, acoustic and olfactory and hours of operation impacts on adiacent nronerties.
See analysis in Staff Report
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Compliance with Flexibility Criteria:
The following table depicts the consistency of the development proposal with the Flexibility
criteria as per CDC Section 2-704.C. (Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project):
1. The development or redevelopment is otherwise impractical without deviations from
the use and/or development standards set forth in this zoning district.
2. The development or redevelopment will be consistent with the goals and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan, as well as with the general purpose, intent and basic
planning objectives of this Code, and with the intent and purpose of this zoning
district.
3. The development or redevelopment will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of surrounding properties.
4. Adjoining properties will not suffer substantial detriment as a result of the proposed
development.
5. The proposed use shail otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use
category, be compatible with adjacent land uses, will not substantially alter the
essential use characteristics of the neighborhood; and shall demonstrate compliance
with one or more of the following objectives:
a. The proposed use is permitted in this zoning district as a minimum standard,
flexible standard or flexible development use;
b. The proposed use would be a significant economic contributor to the City's
economic base by diversifying the local economy or by creating jobs;
c. The development proposal accommodates the expansion or redevelopment of
an existing economic contributor;
d. The proposed use provides for the provision of affordable housing;
e. The proposed use provides for development or redevelopment in an area that is
characterized by other similar development and where a land use plan
amendment and rezoning would result in a spot land use or zoning designation;
or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of
a working waterfront use.
6. Flexibility with regard to use, lot width, required setbacks, height and off=street
parking are justified based on demonstrated compliance with all of the following
design objectives:
a. The proposed development will not impede the normal and orderly
development and improvement of the surrounding properties for uses permitted
in this zoning district;
b. The proposed development comp(ies with applicable design guidelines adopted
by the City;
c. The design, scale and intensity of the proposed development supports the
established or emerging chazacter of an area;
d. In order to form a cohesive, visually interesting and attractive appearance, the
proposed development incorporates a substantial number of the following
design elements:
0 Changes in horizontal building planes;
❑ Use of architectural details such as columns, cornices, stringcourses,
pilasters, porticos, balconies, railings, awnings, etc.;
❑ Variety in materials, colors and textures;
O Distinctive fenestration patterns;
❑ Building stepbacks; and
O Distinctive roofs forms.
e. The proposed development provides for appropriate buffers, enhanced
landscape design and appropriate distances between buildines.
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the application and supporting materials
at its meeting of January 2, 2015, and deemed the development proposal to be legally sufficient,
based upon the following findings of fact and conclusions of law:
Findings of Fact:
The Planning and Development Department, having reviewed all evidence submitted by the
applicant and requirements of the Community Development Code, fnds that there is substantial
competent evidence to support the following findings of fact:
l. That the 6.5 acre site is located on the west side of North Arcturas Avenue directly west of
the intersection of North Arcturas Avenue and Sherwood Street;
2. That the subject property is located within the Institutional (I) District and the
Transportation/ Utility (T/U) Future Land Use Plan category;
3. That the subject property is not located in a special plan area;
4. That the subject property is currently developed with a public facility (materials storage and
processing yard);
5. That the proposal is to redevelop the site with Department of Environmental Protection code
compliant refuse bins and site upgrades including vacuum and street sweeping facility,
asphalt roadway, motorized access gates, and drive-thru wash out station;
6. That the site is currently developed with a public facilities use;
7. That the proposal includes a public facilities use with a height of 27 feet to top of building
structure, a lot width of 858.5 feet, a building height of 27 feet, front (east) setbacks of 89.7
feet (to building) and 10.1 feet (to pavement), side (north) setbacks of 178.6 feet (to building)
and zero feet (to existing pavement), side (south) setbacks of 3,281.9 feet (to building) and
2,819.4 feet (to pavement), and rear (west) setbacks of 1,094.2 feet (to building) and 848.7
feet (to equipment pad); and
8. That there are no active Code Compliance cases for the subject property.
Conclusions of Law:
The Planning and Development Department, having made the above findings of fact, reaches the
following conclusions of law:
1. That the development proposal is consistent with the pattern of development of the
surrounding neighborhood;
2. That the proposal consistent with the general purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of
the CDC pursuant to CDC Section 1-103.B.2;
3. That the proposal is consistent with the intent of the I District and T/U FLUP classification;
4. That the development proposal is consistent with the Flexibility criteria pursuant to CDC
Section 2-1204.A;
5. That the development proposal is consistent with the General Standards for Level Two
Approvals pursuant to CDC Section 3-914.A; and
6. That the proposal is consistent with certain applicable portion of the Comprehensive Plan as
outlined in this report.
Based upon the above, the Planning and Development Department recommends APPROVAL of
the Flexible Development approval for a public facility use within the Institutional (I) District
with a lot area of 283,140 square feet, a lot width of 858.5 feet, a building height of 27 feet, front
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(east) setbacks of 89.7 feet (to building) and 10.1 feet (to pavement), side (north) setbacks of
178.6 feet (to building) and zero feet (to existing pavement), side (south) setbacks of 3,281.9 feet
(to building) and 2,819.4 feet (to pavement), and rear (west) setbacks of 1,094.2 feet (to
building) and 848.7 feet (to equipment pad), with zero off-street parking spaces as a
Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project as per Community Development Code Section 2-
1204.A. subject to the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
1. That the final design of the proposed street sweeping facility structure be generally consistent
with the conceptual elevations approved by the CDB;
2. That the street sweeping facility be painted a neutral color;
3. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, a landscape plan meeting minimum Code
requirements or a comprehensive landscape program application be approved by the
Planning and Development Department;
4. That prior to the issuance of any building permits, the Fire Department may require the
provision of a Water Study performed by a Fire Protection Engineer in order to ensure that an
adequate water supply is available and to determine if any upgrades are required by the
developer due to the impact of the project. The water supply must be able to support the
needs of any required fire sprinkler, standpipe and/or fire pump. If a fire pump is required,
then the water supply must be able to supply 150 percent of its rated capacity;
5. That prior to the issuance of any building permits the location and visibility of electric
equipment (electric panels, boxes and meters) be reviewed and, if located exterior to the
building where visible from any street frontage, be shown to be painted the same color as the
portion of the building to which such features are attached; and
6. That prior to the issuance of any permit, all requirements of the Engineering, Environmental,
Traffic and Fire Departments be addressed.
Prepared by Planning and Development Department Staff:
Matt Jackson, Planner III
ATTACHMENTS: Resume, Photographs
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Looking west at the subject property.
Looking west at the subject property.
Looking southwest at south side of property.
Luoking north from the subject property.
Looking east from the subject property.
Looking south from the subject property.
1640 North Arcturas Avenue
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Matthew Jackson
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
(727)562-4504
matthew. jackson(a�myclearwater.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
❑ Planner III February 2013 to present
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida
Duties include performing the technical review and preparation of staff reports for various land
development applications, the organization of data and its display in order to track information and
provide status reports, and making presentations to various City Boards and Committees.
❑ Planner II
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, Florida May 2011 to February 2013
October 2008 to June 2010
Regulate growth and development of the City in accordance with land resource ordinances and
regulations related to community development. Landscape plan review including: conceptual, and
variance. Reviews and analyzes site plans and conducts field studies to determine the integrity of
development plans and their compatibility with surroundings. Interdepartmental and zoning
assistance. Respond as a City representative to citizens, City officials, and businesses concerning
ordinances and regulations. Make recommendations and presentations at staff level at various review
committees, boards, and meetings.
o Planner I
Calvin-Giordano and Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 2005 to December 2007
Project manager for various development applications such as plat, site plan, rezoning and variances.
In-depth government agency, in-house and client coordination to ensure that the projects maintained
submittal schedules stayed within budget constraints and attained approval. Schedule and lead
project kick-off ineetings, ensure municipal project conditions were resolved, produce supporting
documents and make site visits as well. Research and prepare due diligence reports including subject
matter such as zoning, land uses, densities, available public utilities and land development costs.
Member of emergency mitigation committee formed to prepare and mitigate for natural or man-made
disasters affecting Calvin, Giordano and Associates and local municipalities.
❑ Manager
Church Street Entertainment, Orlando, Florida September 1999 to February 2004
Supervised and managed daytime and nighttime operations of a bar and nightclub entertainment
complex including 100+ staff. Conducted hiring and training operations including security and
inventory control. Managed and reconciled nightly gross revenues as well as preparing and
delivering deposits. Assisted in taking inventory and preparing weekly inventoty orders, marketing
and special events.
❑ Linguist
US Army, Fort Campbell, KY October 1991 to October 1995
Maintain fluency in the Arabic language and knowledge of customs and culture as well as military
readiness for possible deployments or training operations. Co-managed intelligence gathering
operation in Haiti including coordination between multiple Special Forces units and civilian
authorities. Interpreter between U.S. and Egyptian soldiers during training exercises. Liaison
between Special Forces battalions to coordinate certification training.
EDUCATION
❑ Master of Arts, Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University, 2007
❑ Bachelor of Arts, Urban and Regional Planning, Rollins College, 2004
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Flexible Deveiopment Applieation
Attached Dwetlings, Mixed-Uses or Non-Residentir�l Uses
(T t5 INCUMBENT UPL3N THE APPUCANT TO SUBMIT COMPLETE AND CORRECT INFORMATION. ANY MISLEAQING, DECEPTIVE,
(NCOMPIETf �R INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY INVALEDATE YOUR APPLICAT{ON.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO SE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY ANO CORRECTLY, AND SUBMITTEO IN PERSON (NO fAX OR DELIVERIESj
TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY NOON ON THE SCHEDULED DEADUNE DATE.
A TOTAL Of 11 COMPtE1'E SETS OF PiANS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS (1 URIGINAL AND 10 COPIES) AS REQUIREQ WITHIN
ARE i0 BE SUBMITTED FflR REVIEW SY THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE. SIiBSEQUENT SUBMITTAt �flR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMErtT BOARD WILL REQUERE 15 COMPLE7E SETS OF PIANS /iND APPLICATION MATERfALS (1 OK2tCa1NAL
AND 14 COPIES). PIANS AND APPIICATIbNS ARE REQUIRED Td BE CdILATED, STAPLEO AND FpLOED INTO SETS.
THE APPUCANT, BY FILING THIS APPLICATION, AGREES TO CQMPLY WITH ALl APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
COMMUNITY �EVELOPMENT C�DE.
flRf QEPT PREUMARY StTE PWN REVIEW FEE: $Z00
APPL1CATiC}N ffE: $1,205
PROPER7Y OWIVER (PER DEEDj: Cify of Clearwater
MAILING ADDRE55: 100 S. Myrt►e Ave, Clearwater FL 33756
PHORlE NUMBER: {�Z�a562-4750
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AGENTORREPRESENTATtVE: RogerJohnson
MAILING ADDRESS: I00 S. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater FL 33756
PHONE NUMBER: i�z7) 562-a592
EMAIL: Roger,lohnson@myclearvvaier.com
ADDRESS OF SUSIECT PROPERTY: 1640 N. Arcturas Ave, Clearwater FL 33755
PARCEL NUMSER(5}: 12-29-15-70182-200•1200
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 5ee Attachment a
PROPOSED USE{S); �mprovement to the existi�g facility, no change in use.
QESCRIPTION OF REQUES7: Construct Public Facilities in the Institutional (I} District. Underlying future land use is 7ranspartationJ
SpecifrC�lfy identify the request �;r;��t;PC (T/U)• whirh allnwc tha i3aP
(include aff requested code �exibiliry;
e.g., reduciron in requrred num6er of
parking s�saces, height setbacks, tot
size, fot wrdth, specific use, etc.J-
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FLEASE Ef�ESURE THAT THE FOLLOWING INfORMATiON l5 FILLED OUT, IN iTS ENTIRETY. FAILURE TO COMPLET� THtS FORM
Wtll RESULT IN YO(�R APPLECATEON BEING FOUNd INCOMPLETE ANO P05SIBLY DEFERRED UNTIL THE FdiIOWING
APPLICATION GYCLE.
ZONEN�a DtSTREtT:
�i�lTt,�lRE�AND USE PLAN iIEStGNATIAN:
INSTITUTIONAL
TRANSPORTATION JUTILITiES
EXlSTiNG USE (currentiy existing on site): INST{TUTIQNAL/ MUNICIPAL
PROPOSED USE (new use, if any; plus existing, if to remain): INSTITUTIONAL / MIJNICIPAL
SITE AR€A: 2$3,140 sq. �t. 6.5
GR055 FLQOR AREA (teta! square footage of ali buildings}:
Existing: 0 sq. ft.
Proposed: g�827 sq. ft.
Maximum Aflowable: 198,198 sq. ft.
acres
GRQSS FLOOit AREA (total squa�e footage devoted to each use, if there will be muitiple uses):
First use: sq. ft.
Secand use:
Third use:
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
FLOOR AREA RATIO jtotat square faotage of all buildings divided by the total square footage of entire site};
Existing: 0:0
Proposed: 3:100
Ntaximum A!lowabfe: 70:100
BUILDING COVERAGE/Ft�OTPRINT (13' floor square footage of all buildings};
Existing: p sq. ft. ( p % of site)
Proposed: 8,827 sa. ft• ( 3.0 % of site)
Maximum Permitted: 198,198 sq. ft. ( 70.0 % of site)
GREEN SPACE WITHIN VEHICULAR USE AREA {green space within the parking lot and interior of site; not perimeter bufferj:
Existing: sq. ft. { % of site}
Propose�: 690 sq. ft. ( 1.16 % of sitej
VEHICULAR USE AREA {parking spaces, drive a'ssles, loading areaj:
Existing: sq. ft. ( % of sitej
ProposE�: 61,97a sq. ft. { 22.0 % of site)
plann€ng & Development Departmeni,100 S. MyRle Avenue, C{earwater, FL 33756, Tel: 727-562-4567; Fax: 727-562-4865
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IMPERVtOUS SURFACE RA710 (total square footage of impervious areas divided by the total square footage of entire site):
Existing: _ p. fi�
Proposed: 4. 60
Maximum Permitted: 0.90
DENSITY (units, rooms or beds per acre):
Existing:
Proposed;
Maximurtt PQrmitted:
QFF-STREET PARKING:
Existing: p
Proposed: p
Minimum Required: p
BUllDIN6 HEIGHT:
Existing:
Propased:
Maximum Permitted
0
27.0
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WHAT tS TNf ESTIMAiED TOTAL VALUE OF THE PR�JECT UPQN COMPLETION? $ J,�(JU� [XJU, (}�
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ZONING DISTRICTS FOR ALI. ADJACENT PROPERIY:
North: iRT
Sou[h: I J 4SR
East: IRT
West: I / OSR
STATE OF FLORIDA, CQUN'tY OF PINELLAS
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all Sworn to and subscribed before me this ���' day of
represenEatians made in this application are true and ��� _��., . to me and/ar by
accurate to the best of my knowledge and authorize —
Gity representatives to visit and photograph the � j�L�.- �•��1 ���-� who is personall�y known has
properry �cribe �in ��application. �� �d�� as identification.
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� Site Plan Submittal Package Check list
IN AQOITION TO THE COMPLETEO FIEXiBLE QEVELQPMENT (FLDj APPLiCATION, AlL FLD ARpUCATIQNS SHA1L INCLUi]E A SITE
PLAN SUBMIT7AL PACKAGE TMAT INCLUDES THE FOILOWING INPQRMATION AND/OR PLANS:
Ci Responses to the flexibiiity criteria for the specific use(s} being reGuested as set forth in the Zaning Districi(s} in which the
subject property is focated. The attached Flexible DevelopmenC Ap�lication Flexibitity Criteria sheet sha�l be used to provide
these respanses.
❑ Responses to the General Applica6ility criteria set forth in Section 3-914.A. The attached Flexi6le Development Application
Ger�eral Applicabilitiy Criteria sheet shall be used to pravide these responses.
Cl 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 structuresJimprovements, location of all public and private easements including
offieial records book and page numbers and street right(s)-of-way within and adjacent ta the site.
0 If the application wauld result in the remeval or relocation of mobiie home owners residing in a mobile home park as
provided in F.S. § 723.083, the applicatio� must provide that information required by Section 4-202:A.5.
❑ If this application is being submitted far the purpose of a boatlift, catwalk, davit, dock, marina, pier, seawall or other similar
marine structure, then the application must provide detailed plans and specifscations prepared by a Florida prc�fessional
engineer, 6earing the seal and signature of the engineer, except signed and sealed plans shall not be required for the repair
or replacement af decking, stringers, railing, lower landings, tie pi!es, or the patching or reinforcing of existing piling on
private and commercial docks.
❑ A site plan prepared by a professional architect, engineer or landscape architect drawn ro a minfmum scale of one inch equals
50 feet on a sheet size not ta exceed 24 inches by 36 inches that includes the foliowing information:
❑ Index sheet af the same size shall be induded with individual sheet numbers :eferenced thereon.
❑ North arrow, scale, location map and date prepared.
❑ Identification of the boundaries of phases, if development is proposed to be constructed in phases.
Q Location of the Coastal Construction Cantrot Line (CCCIj, whether the property is iotated within a Special Flood Hazard
Area, and the Base Flood Elevation {BFE} of the praperty, as applicable.
❑ Location, footprin; and size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site.
0 Location and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, both on-site and off-site, with proposed points
of access.
❑ Location of a!I existing and proposed sidewalks, curbs, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drains, fire hyerants and
seawalls and any proposed utility easements.
0 Location of onsite and offsite starrnwater management faciiities as well as a narrative describing the proposed
stormwater cantrol plan including calculations. Additional data necessary ta demonstrate compliance with the City of
Clearwater Starm Drainage Design Criteria manual may be required at time of Building construction permit.
O Location of solid waste collecdon facilities, required screening and provisio�s for accessibility for collection.
D Location of off-street loading area, if requi�ed by Section 3-1406.
0 AIf adjacent right(s)-of-way, with indicatian of cente�line and �idth, paved width, existing median cuts and intersections
and bus sheiters.
❑ Dimensions of existing and proposed lot lines, streets, drives, bt�ilding lines, setb2cks, structural overhangs and building
separations. '
❑ Building or structure elevation drawings that denict the proposed building height and building materials.
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0 Typical floor pfa�s, inCluding Floor plans for each floor of any parking garage.
0 DemoEition plan.
O Identification and description of watercourses, wetlands, tree masses, specimen trees, and other ernironmentally
sensitive areas.
❑ if a deviation from the parking standards is requested that is greater than 504� (excluding those standards vshere ihe
difference between the top and bottom of the range is one parking spacej, then a parking demand study wil! need to be
provided. The findings af the study will be used in determining whether or not deviaYions to the parking stanciards are
appraved. Please see the adopted Parking pemand Study Guideiines for further infarmation.
❑ A tree survey showing the location, DBN and species af a11 existing trees with a OBH o{ four inches or more, and 9dentifying
those trees proposed to be removed, if any.
Q A tree in�entory, prepared by a certified arborist, of all trees four inches DBH or more that reflects the size, canapy, and
condition of such trees may be required if deemed applicable by stafF, Check with staff.
❑ A Traffic Impact Study shall be required for all proposed develapments if the totaE generated net new trips meet one or more
of the fallowing conditions:
• Propasal is expected to generate 100 ar more new trips in any given hour (directional trips, inbound or outbound an the
abutting stre�ts} and/or 1,000 or more new trips per day; or
■ Anticipated new trip generation degrades the level of service as adopted in the City's Comprehensive Plan to
unacceptable levels; or
■ The study area contains a segment af roadway and/or intersection with five repertabie accidents within a priar twelve
month period, or the segment and/or intersection exists on the City's annual list af most hazardous locations, provided
by the City of Clearwater Police Departrnent; or
• The Traffic Operations Manager or their designee deems it necessary to require such assessment in the plan review
process. Examples include developments that are expected to negative{y impact a constrained roadway or developments
wfth unknown trip generation and/or other unknown factors.
❑ A landscape plan shall be provided for any project where there is a new use or a change of use; or an e�usting use is improved
or remodeled in a value of 25% or more of the va3uation of the principal structure as reflected o� the property a�praiser's
current records, or if an amendment 1s required to an existing approved site plan, or a parking lot requires additienal
landscaping pursuant to the provisians af Article 3, Division 14. The landscape plan shall include the following information, if
nat oti�erwise required in canjunction with the application for devefopment approval:
0 Location, size, description, specifications and quantities of aU exisnng and prapased fandstape materials, including
batanical and common names.
Ci Existing trees on-site and immediately adjacent to the site, by species, size and locatiort, including drip line.
O Interior landscape areas hatched and/or shaded and labeled and interior landscape coverage, expressed both in square
feet, exclusi�e of perimeter landscaped strips, and as a percentage os the paved area coverage of the parking !ot and
vehicular use areas.
❑ Lacation of existing and proposed structures and improvements, inciuding but not limited to sidewalks, walls, fences,
pooEs, patios, aumpster pads, pad mounted transformers, fire hydrants, overhead abstructions, curbs, water lines,
sanitary sewer lines, storm drains, seawalls, utiiity easements, treatment of all graund surfaces, and any other features
that may influence the proposed landscape.
❑ Location of parking areas and other vehicular use areas, including parking spaces, circuiation ais(es, interior fandscape
islands and curbing.
� Drainage and retention areas, including swales, side slopes and battom elevations.
� Delineation and dimensions of all required perimeter landscaped buffers including sight triangles, if any.
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PROVIDE COMPLETE R€SPONSES TQ EACH OF THE S1X {6) GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA EXPLAINING HQW, IN DETAIL, THE
CRITERION IS BEING COMPLIED WITH PER THIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL.
1. The propased development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage, density and character of adjacent
propei-ties in which it is lotated.
SEE ATTACKMENT B
2. The proposed development will not hinder or discourage the appropriate de�elopment and use af adjacent land and buildings
or significantEy impair the �alue thereof.
SEE ATTACHMENT B
3. The proposed development wi�E not adversely affect the health or safety or persons residing ar working ir: the neighborhood
of the propased use.
SEE ATTACHMENT B
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
SEE ATTACHMENi B
5. The praposed development is consistent with the cammunity character of the immediate vicinity of the parcel praposed for
de�elopment.
&EE ATiACHEMNT B
b. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visua�, acoustic and alfactory and hours of
opera�ion impacis, on adjacent properties.
SEE FciiACNEMNT B
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FROYIQE COMPLE7E RESPONSES TO THE APPL[CABIE fIEXISIUTY CRITERIA �QR THE SPECIFIC USE(Sj BEING REQUESTEO AS SET
FORTH IN THE ZONlNG DISTRICT(S� IN WH1CH TNE SU8IECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED. EXPLAIN HOW, IN DETAIL, EACH CRlTERION
IS BEING COMPLIED WITH PER THIS AEVfI.QPMENT PRbPOSAt {USE SEPARATE SHEETS AS NECESSARYj.
1. S�E ATTACHN1ENT C
2. ScE AT7ACHMES�IT C
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4. 5�E ATTACHMENTC
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GENERAL APPLICABILITY CRITERIA
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 development is an upgrade of the existing City facility. The proposed
enhancements included the addition of a street sweeping facility, storage warehouse, well-
defined bins to store constructions waste materials, new asphalt roadway, motorized gates, and
scale house. The proposed improvements to the facility will be in harmony with the scale, bulk,
coverage, density and character of adjacent properties as the existing use remains unchanged.
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 improvement will maintain the same traffic pattern and in no way will negatively
impact the adjacent land and buildings. The improvements to the existing facility will increase
the value of the property and have a positive impact on the surrounding industrial properties.
The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
The health and safety of persons working in the neighborhood will be enhanced by this
improvement. The Street Sweeping facility will be separating and treating collected waste and
disposing it in a manner consistent with regulatory mandates. Furthermore, Construction
materials or waste wil) be stored in designated bins, isolated from weather impact. This will help
minimize possible impacts to persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
4. The proposed development is designed to minimize traffic congestion.
Traffic flow remains the same as existing conditions. There will be no additional trip generation.
Therefore, traffic concerns will not arise.
5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the Immediate vicinity
of rhe parcel proposed for development.
The proposed improvements maintain its existing use, which is consistent with the community
character of the immediate vicinity.
6. The design of the proposed development minimizes adverse effects, including visual, pcoustic
and olfactory pnd hours of operation impacts.
b) Acoustic- Current operation of the subject parcel does not impact the su�raund area. The proposed
improvements wiil not gen�rate additional naise; hente will not ad�ersely impact adjacent properties.
c) Olfactary- The site impravements wiil improve the existing oifactory canditions. 7he instailation of the
street sweeping facility will process and dispose of waste in a manner much superior ta the turrent
system.
dJ Hours of Operation- 7he normal haurs of operation will be 8 am to 5 pm, Ma�day through Friday.
This facility is also designed to accept oniy emergency sewage dumping at nighttime. Overall, the
opening time wi�l be consistent wiih the surrounding area; therefore, wili have na negative effect on
adjacent uses.
ATTACHMENY C
FLEXIBLE CRITERlA
1. The develapment or redeveloprrrent rs otherwise rmpractrca! wirhoUt devratrons form the us%r
devetopmentstandards set�orth rn thrs zonrng drstrict.
The existing use is permitted by the underlying future land use and designation; therefare, a
deviatian is necessary to allow the continuance of the existing use in the zoning district.
2. The development or redevelapment wrlf be consistent with the goats and policies of the
Comprehensive Plnn, ps well as with the general purpose, intent ond basic planning o6jectives af
this Code, and with the inient and purpose of this zonrng district.
The intent and purpose of the Institutional "I" Ristrict is to establish areas where public and
private organizations can estabtish and aperate institutions with a public interest in suppQrt of
the quality of E�fe of the citizens of the City of Clearwater without adversely impacting the
integrity af adjacent residential neighborhoods, diminishing the scenic quality of the City of
Clearwater or negati�ely impacting the safe and efficient movement of people and things within
the City of Clearwater.
The deve/opment or redevelopment wiJJ not impede the normal and order/y development and
rmprovement of surrounding properries.
This is an irnprovement to an existing use that will not result in any future impact, if any, on
adjacent property.
4. Adjoin►ng properties wr'If not suffer substantia! detriment as a result of ihe proposed
development.
This is an improvernent to an existing use that will not result in any future irnpact, if any, on
adjacent property.
The proposed use sha!1 otherwise be permitted by the underlying future land use catego�y, be
compatibfe with odfacent larrd uses, wiU not substantia!!y alter the essentia! use charpcteristres
of the ner`ghborhood; ond sha!! derrronstrate compliance with one or more of the followrng
abjectives.
a. The proposed use is permitted in tf�rs zoning drstritt as a mirrimum standard, flexi6le
scandarrl, ar flexrble development use;
b. The propased use would be a srgnificant economic contributor to the City's economrc base f�y
diversifying the local econamy or by creating jobs;
c. The developmerrt proposa! actammodates the expansian ar redevelapment of and existrng
economic co�tributor;
The intent of this project is ta improve ihe existing infrastructure at the subject location.
Once complete, the facilities will be signi�cantly enhanced as there will be a state of the
art street sweeping facility which will sort, treat and dispose of waste materiafs in a
rnanner much superior to the City's current system. Furthermore, the additionat storage
space will add great �aiue and to the subject property.
d. The prop�sed use provides for the pravision of affordable housing;
e. The propase use provides fpr deveiopment or redevelopment in an area that is
characterized by other similar development and where a land use plan amendment and
re2oning would result in a spot land use ar zoning designation; or
f. The proposed use provides for the development of a new and/or preservation of a working
waterfront use.
6. Flexible with regard to use, lot, width, require setbacks, height, and off-street parking area
jusiified based an demonstrated compliance with a!I of the fo!lowing objectives:
a. The proposed devetopmeRt will not impede the norma! and orderfy development and
improvemerrt of the surraunding properties for ases permitted rn this zonrng drstrict.
b_ The praposed deve�opment cornpties with applic�ble ciesrgn guidelines adapted y the City,•
c. ihe design, scale and intensity of tfre proposed developrnent supporCS the estabGshed or
emerging chorotter of an area.
Proposed design, scale, intensity is consistent with surrounding light industrial area.
d. In arder to form a cohesrve, visuaJJy interesting and attracrive appeorance, the propased
development incorporotes a substantra/ number of the following design elemen�s:
• Changes in horizontal buildrng planes
• Use of archiiectura! detairs such as columns, corrtices, stringcourses, prlasters,
porticos, balcanies, railings, awnings, etc.
• Variety of materials, colors, and textures;
• Dr'stinctive fenestration patterns;
• Bu1lding srepbacks, ond
• Distinctive roof forms.
�. The proposed deve(oprrrent provrcles for upproprJate buffers, enhanced landsrape design
and appropriate distance between burldings.
Proposal retains existing lendscape associa#es with property, which has already been
determinect to be appropriate far the use.
ATTACHMENT D
ST�RI�iWATER NAI2RATIVE
Sherwoad yard is a part of the Clear���ater Airpark Master Plan, which was designed by
PBS & 3 in 2004. The approved Stormwater master plan accounted for the increased
irnpervious area to tltis facility_