01/12/2015 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes January 12, 2015
City of Clearwater
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112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Monday, January 12, 2015
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Council Work Session
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Roll Call
Present 4 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and Councilmember Bill Jonson
Also Present: William B. Horne 11 - City Manager, Jill S. Silverboard - Assistant City
Manager, Rod Irwin, Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin - City
Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk, and Nicole Sprague — Official
Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall.
It was stated Councilmember Polglaze was unable to attend due to a family
matter.
2. Presentations — Given.
2.1 Service Awards
Four service awards were presented to city employees.
The Council recessed from 1:08 p.m. to 1:11 p.m. to meet as the
Pension Trustees.
3. Gas System
3.1 Approve the first renewal of a Purchase Order, in the amount of$1,932,652.50, with
Florida Gas Contractors, Inc. for the Installation of Gas Mains and Service Lines for
the period February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016 and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
Florida Gas Contractors (FGC), located at PO Box 280, Dade City FL 33526, is
Clearwater Gas System's (CGS) primary contractor who installs Gas Mains
and Service Lines to meet residential, commercial and industrial customer
requirements in support of gas sales and operations. FGC has performed
satisfactory work since the contract was originally awarded on February 1,
2014. This is the first renewal authorized in the original bid. FGC has agreed
in writing to hold current pricing on the estimated quantities for the Installation
of Gas Mains and Service Lines in Bid 04-14 in the contract amount of
$1,932,652.50 for the period February 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, and has
provided a Performance Bond and Proof of Insurance.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital projects 315-96378 ($483,163.12) Pasco New
Mains and Service Lines and 315-96377 ($1,449,489.38) Pinellas New Mains
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and Service Lines, in the Clearwater Gas System budget to support these
requirements.
3.2 Approve the second renewal of a Purchase Order, for the period of March 1, 2015
through February 29, 2016, in the amount not to exceed $375,000, with Heath
Consultants, Inc., to provide natural gas line locating services, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Clearwater Gas System (CGS) is requesting to continue the outsourcing of our
Gas Line Spotting function over the next year. Florida law requires anyone
who plans to dig and/or perform excavation activities in the right of way or on
private property to call the FL Sunshine One-Call center and place a ticket 48
hours prior to performing the excavation. Once CGS receives the locate ticket,
a Line Spotter goes out to the site and marks the approximate location of our
gas lines, usually with flags and spray paint. This will inform the
contractor/excavator of the approximate location of our facilities once they
commence excavation.
Heath was selected in 2013 based on their response to RFP 04-13, Natural
Gas Distribution Main and Service Line Locating. This will be the second and
final rollover for this contract. Heath has agreed in writing to hold their contract
prices the same for the next year. In 2014, CGS received approximately
35,000 locate tickets from the FL Sunshine One-Call center. CGS projects the
ticket count will increase in 2015/16 as construction activities continue to
increase. CGS has been very pleased with Heath's work during the past year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
CGS has budgeted funds available in account codes:
423-02066-530300 (Contractual Services) - $281,250, Pinellas Gas
Maintenance
423-02173-530300 (Contractual Services) - $93,750, Pasco Gas Maintenance
3.3 Accept a Natural Gas Easement over, under, across and through a portion of East
Lake Woodlands, conveyed by East Lake Woodlands Community Association, a
Florida Corporation, given in consideration of receipt of$1.00 and the benefits to be
derived therefrom. (consent)
East Lake Woodlands Community Association, Inc. (Grantor) has granted a
10-foot wide natural gas easement along Woodlands Parkway, which is a
privately owned roadway, for the installation of a natural gas main. The main
extension will serve the East Lake Woodlands Country Club Clubhouse and
Swim and Tennis Club in Oldsmar, FL.
The easement grant is sufficient for the City to maintain and replace its
facilities as necessary in perpetuity, or until such time as the City determines to
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abandon its use.
4. Parks and Recreation
4.1 Approve Vehicle Use Agreement between the School Board of Pinellas County,
Florida and the City of Clearwater through August 23, 2015 for the City to utilize
Pinellas County School buses at a cost of$1.25 per mile plus $26.50 per hour, for a
total estimated cost of$50,000 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
The Parks and Recreation Department organizes field trips requiring bus
transportation for participants.
The Pinellas County School System (PCSS) allows municipalities to utilize their
fleet of buses and drivers for$1.25 per mile plus $26.50 per hour for driver with
a five-hour booking minimum.
During the summer of 2015, the department will organize approximately 130
field trips that may utilize school bus transportation.
Comparing a sampling cost of school buses for these trips against the use of
private bus lines indicates school buses are a less costly mode of
transportation, in most cases. During the past year we utilized the school
buses for our field trips at a cost of approximately $40,000.
Approval of this Agreement will provide staff with a larger number of options
when determining the most cost effective source of transportation for
participants.
The Agreement is similar to Agreements between the Pinellas County School
Board and other Pinellas County municipalities that utilize school bus
transportation.
The Recreation Programming Division's Operating Budget contains sufficient
funds to cover the costs associated with this Agreement.
This item supports the City's Strategic Plan by partnering with other public
organizations to be more efficient in providing services and programs to the
youth of our community.
In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the per mile cost was recently negotiated. The school buses would not be
used if another vendor offers a less expensive option.
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4.2 Approve a Project Agreement between the City of Clearwater (City) and Phillies
Florida LLC (Phillies) in the amount of$300,700 to make certain improvements at
Bright House Field (Project) in accordance with the Bright House Field Use
Agreement, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On October 2, 2014, the City Council awarded a contract to TS Sports of
Dallas, TX for the construction and installation of a new video scoreboard for
Bright House Field.
A separate bid was developed for the remaining items needed to complete the
operation aspects of the video scoreboard (cameras, switching gear, wiring,
programming, etc.), with a video integration company.
In order to complete the video integration prior to spring training, the Phillies
agreed to manage the project.
The Project Agreement is necessary to reimburse the Phillies for funds
expended on the project and formalize responsibilities of each party.
The City and Phillies entered into a similar agreement in December 2011 to
make necessary repairs and improvements at Carpenter Complex and Bright
House Field, which was very successful.
The City will fund the project up to a maximum of$300,700. Any consultant,
architects or engineering fees are to be included as part of the project.
The Phillies will manage the project and be responsible for any project cost
overrun above the City's $300,700 commitment.
This item supports the City's Strategic Vision to provide quality facilities (Bright
House Field) for not only the enjoyment by residents but to promote sports
tourism associated with the Phillies.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-93640, Bright House
Field Repairs, to fund this contract.
In response to a question, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the agreement before council addresses accessory items owned by the City.
4.3 Approve a contract by Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators, Inc., of
Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of$845,900 for site work and construction of the
Bayshore Trail on the east side of Bayshore Blvd. from SR 60 to the Ream Wilson
Trail (0.8 of a mile); approve transfer of$250,000 from Penny for Pinellas funds at first
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quarter and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On May 15, 2014, the City Council approved moving up Penny for Pinellas
(Penny) funding for the construction of the Bayshore Trail from Fiscal Year
2015/16 and 2016/17 to coincide with the construction and completion of the
Courtney Campbell Trail to be completed in May, 2015.
At the time staff was uncertain as to the total cost of the trail but estimated it to
be between $750,000 to $1 million and $750,000 was transferred at that time.
Now that the plans are completed and construction and permit costs have
been determined it has been determined that the cost will be approximately $1
million. Staff is requesting the transfer of an additional $250,000 from Penny
funds to complete the project.
This contract is for the complete construction of the asphalt trail which will vary
from 8 to 9 feet in width with a 6 inch ribbon curb on each edge of the trail as
well as stormwater improvements and the construction of one bridge. The
project is anticipated to be completed in May/June 2015.
On June 6, 2013, the Council approved Construction Manager at Risk Services
(CMR) for continuing contracts with several construction contractors including
Keystone Excavators, Inc.
Keystone Excavators was selected under the Request for Qualifications
process based on qualifications, experience on similar projects, staff
experience and availability, and knowledge of City standards. Keystone has
been the selected low bidder on many past city projects of similar scope and
the City was pleased with their performance.
In addition to this contract, funds within the project will be used to pay for
permitting, consultants and wetland mitigation required by the Department of
Environmental Protection and Army Corps of Engineers.
Once completed, the Bayshore Trail will be maintained by existing Parks and
Beautification staff.
This item supports the City Strategic Vision by providing facilities that provide
safe transit opportunities for citizens and visitors to Clearwater.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment to increase current capital improvement
project 315-93272, Bicycle Paths/Bridges, in the amount of$250,000 to be
transferred from future Penny funds. Funds are available in capital
improvement project 315-93272, Bicycle Paths/Bridges, in fiscal year 2016/17
to fund the contract.
In response to questions, Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said
the trail will stay on the east side of Bayshore Boulevard up to the crossing of
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the Ream Wilson Trail. At the crossing, trail users will have the option to
continue to Coopers Bayou Park or go left towards the Ream Wilson Trail.
There is a pedestrian crossing across the Courtney Campbell Causeway, at
the center of the road at Bayshore Boulevard.
5. Police Department
5.1 Approve renewal of the agreement with Religious Community Services, Inc. (RCS) for
provision of contractual victim advocacy services in the amount of$15,000, for the
period commencing January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) seeks City Council approval to
renew a contractual agreement with RCS, a registered non-profit organization
with four distinct yet interwoven programs, which includes The Haven of RCS,
to provide a part-time bilingual victim advocate position from The Haven to be
physically located at CPD headquarters. The victim advocate will work 20
hours per week and perform the duties associated with the implementation of a
domestic violence victim advocacy program with an emphasis on
Spanish-speaking, Hispanic victims for a one-year period.
This is a fifth year request for the services of a part-time bilingual victim
advocate, which has proven to be a very successful program. The victim
advocate provided safety plans for 287 domestic violence victims, 43 of whom
were Hispanic, for the period January 1, 2014 through November 30, 2014.
Additionally, there were 287 initial calls made to the victims of domestic
violence and a total of 138 follow up calls. The victim advocate also assisted
the victims at court hearings and State Attorney Investigations.
The Haven of RCS is a state-certified provider of domestic violence victim
advocacy services, has a number of Spanish-speaking victim advocates on
staff, and has a long history of partnering with CPD and its victim advocate on
domestic violence issues. Pursuant to the contractual agreement, The Haven
of RCS will provide comprehensive domestic violence services on-site at CPD
for an approximate total of 346 victims, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking
Hispanics but to include all domestic violence victims.
A contractual agreement between the City of Clearwater and RCS has been
prepared and is submitted for Council approval.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
All expenses will be funded with Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund revenue
and charged to Special Project No. 181-99356.
In response to questions, Deputy Police Chief Donald Hall said the victim
advocate position is housed with the detectives. There is also a full-time
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victim advocate who is available on call.
6. Engineering
6.1 Award a construction contract to Poole and Kent Company of Florida, Tampa, Florida,
for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Clarifiers 5-8 Rehabilitation Project
(12-0025-UT) in the amount of$1,680,000.00, which is the lowest responsible bid
received in accordance with the plans and specifications; and approve a supplemental
work order to Engineer of Record (EOR) King Engineering, Inc. in the amount of
$190,579 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
This work provides for the rehabilitation of existing secondary clarifiers 5, 6, 7,
and 8 at the Northeast WRF. This project follows the recent successful
completion of the rehabilitation project for clarifiers 1 through 4. Similar to the
previous project, the old clarifier equipment will be sequentially taken out of
service and replaced with new mechanical and electrical equipment.
Project benefits are improved process efficiencies, ongoing rehabilitation and
restoration strategy of treatment infrastructure, increased environmental
protection and regulatory compliance.
The design phase was completed in October 2014 and the construction phase
is scheduled for completion by February 2016.
FOR King Engineering, Inc. has reviewed the five bids received on this project
and recommended award to Poole and Kent Company of Florida.
King Engineering will be providing full Construction Engineering Inspection
services during the construction phase.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating and maintaining the Northeast WRF.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96654-561300-535-000-0000 $ 190,579
0315-96654-563800-535-000-0000 $1,680,000
A first quarter amendment will increase budget only in Capital Improvement
Program project 0315-96654, Facilities Upgrades and Improvements of other
Governmental Revenues (337900) for Safety Harbor's share of these contracts
in the amount of$569,825.78.
Funding is available in 0315-96654, Facilities Upgrades and Improvements in
the amount of$1,300,753.22 for these contracts in the total amount of
$1,870,579.
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6.2 Approve Supplemental Work Order 2 to Engineer of Record Interflow Engineering,
LLC, of Clearwater, Florida, in the amount of$45,577 for Magnolia Drive Outfall Storm
Drainage and Water Quality Improvements project (12-0023-EN), and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
March 21, 2013, City Council approved the initial Work Order in the amount of
$285,098.00 to Interflow Engineering for design and permitting services of
Magnolia Drive Stormwater Outfall, Project No. 12-0023-EN.
During design, it was determined that the existing sanitary sewer system within
the project limits was nearing its useful life and needed to be replaced.
February 25, 2014, Supplemental Work Order 1 in the amount of$17,195.00
was approved by City Manager to Interflow Engineering for an increased scope
to include additional design and permitting services for the replacement of the
aging sanitary system located within the original project limits.
In response to Harbor Oaks Residents' feedbacks, the Supplemental Work
Order 2 is being requested for approval to include the design of additional
sanitary replacement and roadway improvements beyond the original project
limits.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-92277-561200-541-000-0000 $17,895
0327-96634-561300-535-000-0000 $27,682
Funds are available in capital improvement program project 315-92277,
Streets and Sidewalks in the amount of$17,895 and Utility Renewal and
Replacement project 327-96634, Sanitary Utility Relocation Accommodation, in
the amount of$27,682 for total funding in the amount of$45,577.
7. Planning
7.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU), and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1231 Aloha Lane, 1235, 1259, 1271, and 1275 Union Street, 1330 Arbelia
Street, 1917 and 1918 Macomber Avenue, 1932 North Betty Lane, and 1937
Chenango Avenue; and pass Ordinances 8644-15, 8645-15 and 8646-15 on first
reading. (ATA2014-10006)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Idlewild/The Mall neighborhood located generally east of Douglas
Avenue and west of Kings Highway, north of Sunset Point Road and south of
Union Street. This neighborhood contains a large concentration of properties
within unincorporated Pinellas County. Subdivisions in this area include
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Sunset Knoll, Cleardun, Floradel, Brooklawn, and South Binghamton. To date,
46 properties have voluntarily annexed into the City as a result of this project
and four more properties are currently in the process of annexing. Another 78
agreements to annex (ATAs) have been executed for properties not meeting
annexation contiguity requirements but desiring to receive sanitary sewer
service.
This application includes the next group of parcels with recorded ATAs that
have become contiguous in the Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project area.
It includes 10 ATAs signed by the current owners dating back to September
2013. The Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to
bring the properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The properties are occupied by 9
detached dwellings and 1 attached dwelling (2 units) on 1.368 acres of land. All
properties are contiguous to existing City limits along at least one property
boundary. It is proposed that all properties be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• All of the properties currently receive water service from the City.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
Six applicants have either paid the required impact fee in full or are on
a hardship repayment plan, and these applicants are currently awaiting
connection to the City sewer system. Two other applicants are
currently making payments, and one has currently not started
payments. These applicants are aware that the impact fee must be
paid prior to connection, and know the financial incentives available.
The properties are located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to these
properties by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City
has adequate capacity to serve the properties with sanitary sewer, solid
waste, police, fire and EMS service. Water service will continue to be
provided by the City. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse
effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
Objective A.7.2: Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
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annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. The Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District. The uses of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. However, the property located at 1917 Macomber
Avenue is an existing duplex, and although the use is allowed within the
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District, the property exceeds
the number of units allowed on the parcel based on the underlying
Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use designation. The
requirements of Article 6, Nonconformity Provisions of the Community
Development Code will apply to this property once annexed into the
City. The properties located at 1918 Macomber Avenue, 1932 and 1937
North Betty Lane meet the District's minimum dimensions through the
Flexible Development requirements. All other properties exceed the
minimum dimensional requirements of the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District; therefore, the proposed annexation is
consistent with the Countywide Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan,
and Clearwater Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
7.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential
Urban (RU) and Preservation (P), and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for 1914 and 1928 North
Betty Lane, 1917 Coles Road, 1919 and 1920 Macomber Avenue, 1929 Chenango
Avenue, and 2076 The Mall; and pass Ordinances 8647-15, 8648-15 and 8649-15 on
first reading. (ATA2014-10007)
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is expanding sewer service
into the Idlewild/The Mall neighborhood located generally east of Douglas
Avenue and west of Kings Highway, north of Sunset Point Road and south of
Union Street. This neighborhood contains a large concentration of properties
within unincorporated Pinellas County. Subdivisions in this area include
Sunset Knoll, Brooklawn, and South Binghamton. To date, 46 properties have
voluntarily annexed into the City as a result of this project and four more
properties are currently in the process of annexing. Another 68 agreements to
annex (ATAs) have been executed for properties not meeting annexation
contiguity requirements but desiring to receive sanitary sewer service. This
figure excludes those properties being annexed through case ATA2014-10006.
This application includes the next group of parcels with recorded ATAs that
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have become contiguous in the Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer Project area.
It includes seven ATAs signed by the current owners within the last year. The
Planning and Development Department is initiating this project to bring the
properties into the City's jurisdiction in compliance with the terms and
conditions set forth in the agreements. The properties are occupied by 4
detached dwellings, 2 attached dwellings (4 units), and 1 vacant lot on 0.84
acres of land. All properties are contiguous to existing City limits along at least
one boundary. It is proposed that all properties be assigned a Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Urban (RU), and that the property located at
1914 North Betty Lane also be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation
of Preservation (P). It is proposed that all properties be assigned the zoning
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District, and that the
aforementioned property at 1914 North Betty Lane also be assigned the zoning
designation of Preservation (P) District.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• All of the properties currently receive water service from the City.
Collection of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City.
Five of the applicants have paid the required impact fee in full and are
currently awaiting connection to the City sewer system. One applicant
has not made any payments, and is aware that the impact fee must be
paid prior to connection and knows the financial incentives available.
The impact fee for the vacant lot will be collected at the time a building
permit is obtained. The properties are located within Police District II
and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical services will
be provided to these properties by Station 51 located at 1720
Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve the
properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service. Water service will continue to be provided by the City. The
proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities
and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Policy A.7.1.3: Invoke agreements to annex where properties located
within enclaves meet the contiguity requirements of Florida Statutes
Chapter 171.
Objective A.6.4: Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2: Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. The Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
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district to be assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District. The uses of the subject properties are
consistent with the uses allowed in the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. However, the properties located at 1919 Macomber
Avenue and 1929 Chenango Avenue are existing duplexes, and
although the use is allowed within the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District, the properties exceed the number of units allowed on
the parcel based on the underlying Residential Urban (RU) Future Land
Use designation. The requirements of Article 6, Nonconformity
Provisions of the Community Development Code will apply to these
properties once annexed into the City. The properties located at 1920
Macomber Avenue and 1928 North Betty Lane meet the District's
minimum dimensions through the Flexible Development requirements.
The remaining properties exceed the minimum dimensional
requirements of the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District;
therefore, the proposed annexation is consistent with the Countywide
Plan, Clearwater Comprehensive Plan, and Clearwater Community
Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1266 Palm Street; and pass Ordinances 8635-15, 8636-15 and 8637-15 on
first reading. (ANX2014-10022)
This voluntary annexation petition involves one parcel of land totaling 0.118
acres. The parcel is occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located on the
north side of Palm Street, approximately 250 feet west of North Betty Lane.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service
from the City, and will be connected to City sewer as part of the Idlewild/The
Mall Septic-to-Sewer Program. The property is contiguous to existing City
boundaries along the west, south, and east. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a
zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the City. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the property by the City. The applicant
has paid the sewer impact fee in full, and is currently awaiting
connection to the City sewer system. The property is located within
Police District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to the property by Station 51 located at 1720
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Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve the
property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service.
The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public
facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries along the west, south, and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
7.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1853 West Drive together with all abutting right-of-way of South Drive and
all right-of-way of West Drive not currently within the City; and pass Ordinances
8638-157 8639-15 and 8640-15 on first reading. (ANX2014-10023)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.223-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. It is located at the
northeast corner of West Drive and South Drive, approximately 340 feet south
of Sunset Point Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to
receive solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee
is proposing that the 1.152-acres of abutting South Drive and certain West
Drive right-of-way not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The
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property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the west, south, and east. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a
zoning category of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water and sanitary sewer service from the
City. Collection of solid waste will be provided to the property by the
City. The property is located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the
property by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City has
adequate capacity to serve the property with solid waste, police, fire
and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse
effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property is consistent with the
uses allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District's
minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is
therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the west, south, and east; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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7.5 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban
(RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 1203 Sheridan Road and 1260 Sedeeva Circle North; and pass Ordinances
8641-157 8642-15 and 8643-15 on first reading. (ANX2014-11025)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve two parcels of land totaling 0.458
acres. The parcels are occupied by single-family dwellings. The two lots are
located generally south of Union Street, east of Douglas Avenue, north of
Sunset Point Road, and west of Kings Highway. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City, and will
connect to City sewer as part of the City's Idlewild/The Mall Septic-to-Sewer
program. The properties are contiguous to existing City limits along at least
one property boundary. It is proposed that the properties be assigned a Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) and a zoning category of
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection of
solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The applicants
are aware of the fee that must be paid in order to connect and the
financial incentives available, and the properties will be connected to
the sewer system when the impact fee has been paid by the applicant.
The properties are located within Police District II and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 645 Pierce
Street. Fire and emergency medical services will be provided to the
properties by Station 51 located at 1720 Overbrook Avenue. The City
has adequate capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer,
solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations
will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of
service; and
• The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
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• The proposed Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the
properties. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be
assigned to the properties is the Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District. The use of the subject property located at 1260
Sedeeva Circle North is consistent with the uses allowed in the Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District and the property exceeds
the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The property located
at 1203 Sheridan Road is currently developed with two single-family
units, and although the use is allowed within the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District and the property meets the District's
minimum dimensions through the Flexible Development requirements,
the property exceeds the number of units allowed on the parcel based
on the underlying Residential Urban (RU) Future Land Use designation.
The requirements of Article 6, Nonconformity Provisions of the
Community Development Code will apply to this property once annexed
into the City. The proposed annexations are therefore consistent with
the Countywide Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Community Development Code; and
• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexations
are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
In response to a question, Planner Kyle Brotherton said the impact fee will
increase from the $900 fee if the applicant does not pay by the end of the
month.
7.6 Approve the annexation of property located at 2222 Lake Shore Drive together with all
right-of-way of Fourth Avenue South from Lake Shore Drive to Third Avenue South;
and pass Ordinance 8651-15 on first reading. (ANX2014-07011)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 1.82-acre portion of a 2.08-acre
parcel of land occupied by a vacant detached dwelling. The remainder of the
parcel is formerly vacated right-of-way which is already within the City. The
parcel is located on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Fourth
Avenue South. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to utilize a
portion of the parcel as non-residential off-street parking to serve the existing
car dealership (Dimmit Cadillac) and to integrate it with the parcel adjacent to
the west which is also owned by the applicant. The applicant is not requesting
sanitary sewer service at this time, and solid waste service is already provided
to the adjacent site. The Development Review Committee is proposing that the
1.07-acres of Fourth Avenue South from Lake Shore Drive to Third Avenue
South not currently within the City limits also be annexed. The property is
contiguous to existing City boundaries to the east, south and west.
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The existing Pinellas County future land use designation is Residential
Suburban (RS) and the zoning designation is Residential Rural (RR). The
applicant has submitted applications to change the property's Future Land Use
Map designation of Residential Suburban (RS) to Residential Low (RL) and
Residential Low Medium (RLM) (LUP2014-07002) and to designate the subject
property with the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Medium
Density Residential (MDR) zoning categories (City of Clearwater)
(REZ2014-07002) upon annexation into the City. The applicant has also
requested an amendment to an existing Development Agreement governing
the property to the west, in order to integrate this parcel into the conceptual
plan previously approved by the City and extend the development restrictions
to the subject property accordingly (DVA2014-07001). These additional
applications are being processed concurrently with this case.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The parcel currently has a well for potable water. The applicant is
requesting annexation in order to develop a portion of the property with
a 65-space parking lot, but would be entitled to develop the remainder
of the property at a future time as residential; therefore, access to
urban infrastructure (e.g., City sewer) might be applicable in the future,
but is not requested at this time. Collection of solid waste will be
provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police
District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve this property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS
service, as well as water and sanitary sewer if requested in the future.
The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect on public
facilities and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
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• The property is contiguous on the east, west and south to existing City
boundaries, represents a logical extension of the boundaries and does
not create an enclave; therefore the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said staff is not
aware of any flooding issues. The Applicant is required to provide stormwater
detention on the site.
7.7 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Suburban (RS)
designation to the Residential Low (RL) and Residential Low Medium (RLM)
designations for property located at 2222 Lake Shore Drive; and pass Ordinance
8652-15 on first reading. (LUP2014-07002)
The subject site is a 2.08-acre property consisting of one parcel of land,
located on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Fourth Avenue
South. The property is occupied by a vacant detached dwelling, and is owned
by LaSalle Realty, LLC. The applicant is requesting to amend the property's
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Suburban (RS) category to
the Residential Low (RL) and Residential Low Medium (RLM) categories in
order to utilize a portion of the parcel as non-residential off-street parking to
serve the existing car dealership (Dimmit Cadillac) and to integrate it with the
parcel adjacent to the west which is also owned by the applicant. The applicant
has submitted three additional applications being processed concurrently with
this case:
1. A Petition for Annexation for the 1.82-acre portion of the property not
currently within the City (ANX2014-07011);
2. A Zoning Atlas amendment to rezone the property from the Residential
Rural (RR) District (Pinellas County) and Open Space/Recreation
(OS/R) District (City) to the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
and Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts (REZ2014-07002);
and
3. A first amendment to a Development Agreement between the applicant
and the City to limit the use of the portion of the site to non-residential
off-street parking and carry forth the same development restrictions
from the original agreement, with minor modifications, to reduce any
impacts of this use on adjacent properties (DVA2014-07001).
The proposed Residential Low (RL) category (0.81 acre) would permit up to 4
dwelling units, and the Residential Low Medium (RLM) future land use
category (1.27 acres) would permit an additional 12 dwelling units; however,
the applicant is proposing to limit the use of the Residential Low (RL) portion of
the parcel to non-residential off-street parking use (65-space parking lot)
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through the aforementioned amended Development Agreement. The
remainder of the parcel is depicted on the concept plan as remaining vacant,
but could be developed as residential at a maximum of 10 units per acre in the
future, as allowed by the proposed Residential Low Medium (RLM) future land
use plan category.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the Community
Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
the Countywide Plan Rules, and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
• Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
natural environment.
• The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the use
of property in the immediate area.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
is subject to the approval of the Pinellas Planning Council and the Board of
County Commissioners acting as the Countywide Planning Authority. The
application is a small-scale amendment so review and approval by the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity (Division of Community Planning) is not
required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December
16, 2014 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval.
7.8 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Residential Rural (RR) District (Pinellas
County) and Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District (City) to the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts (City) for
property located at 2222 Lake Shore Drive; and pass Ordinance 8653-15 on first
reading. (REZ2014-07002)
The subject site is a 2.08-acre property consisting of one parcel of land,
located on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Fourth Avenue
South. The property is occupied by a vacant detached dwelling, and is owned
by LaSalle Realty, LLC. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from
the Residential Rural (RR) District (Pinellas County) and Open
Space/Recreation (OS/R) District (City) to the Low Medium Density Residential
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(LMDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts in order to utilize a
portion of the parcel as non-residential off-street parking to serve the existing
car dealership (Dimmit Cadillac) and to integrate it with the parcel adjacent to
the west which is also owned by the applicant. The applicant has submitted
three additional applications being processed concurrently with this case:
1. A Petition for Annexation for the 1.82-acre portion of the property not
currently within the City (ANX2014-07011);
2. A Future Land Use Map amendment from the Residential Suburban
(RS) category to the Residential Low (RL) and Residential Low Medium
(RLM) categories (LUP2014-07002); and
3. A first amendment to a Development Agreement between the applicant
and the City to limit the use of the portion of the site to non-residential
off-street parking and carry forth the same development restrictions
from the original agreement, with minor modifications, to reduce any
impacts of this use on adjacent properties (DVA2014-07001).
The applicant is proposing to limit the use of the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) portion of the parcel to non-residential off-street parking
use (65-space parking lot) through the aforementioned amended Development
Agreement. The remainder of the parcel is depicted on the concept plan as
remaining vacant, but could be developed consistent with the proposed
Medium Density Residential (MDR) District standards.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas amendment is consistent with the Community Development Code
as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
• The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
• The available uses in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and
Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts are compatible with the
surrounding area.
• The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner; and
• The proposed Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Medium
Density Residential (MDR) District boundaries are appropriately drawn
in regard to location and classifications of streets, ownership lines,
existing improvements and the natural environment.
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The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December
16, 2014 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said only the
LMDR portion of the site will be utilized for a parking lot. The applicant has not
submitted a proposal for the remainder of the site. The LMDR designation
allows for attached dwelling use.
7.9 Approve a first amendment to a Development Agreement between LaSalle Realty,
LLC and the City of Clearwater for property located at 2222 Lake Shore Drive; and
pass Resolution 15-01 to approve the Development Agreement for this property.
(DVA2014-07001)
The subject site is a 2.08-acre property consisting of one parcel of land,
located on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Fourth Avenue
South. The property is occupied by a vacant detached dwelling, and is owned
by LaSalle Realty, LLC. The applicant is requesting approval of a first
amendment to a Development Agreement entered into with the City in 2005 in
order to utilize a portion of the subject parcel as non-residential off-street
parking to serve the existing car dealership (Dimmit Cadillac) and to integrate it
with the parcel adjacent to the west which is also owned by the applicant and is
governed by the original Development Agreement. The applicant has
submitted three additional applications being processed concurrently with this
case:
1. A Petition for Annexation for the 1.82-acre portion of the property not
currently within the City (ANX2014-07011);
2. A Future Land Use Map amendment from the Residential Suburban
(RS) category to the Residential Low (RL) and Residential Low Medium
(RLM) categories (LUP2014-07002); and
3. A Zoning Atlas amendment to rezone the property from the Residential
Rural (RR) District (Pinellas County) and Open Space/Recreation
(OS/R) District (City) to the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
and Medium Density Residential (MDR) Districts (REZ2014-07002).
The proposed amended Development Agreement limits the use of the portion
of the site proposed to be zoned Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District (lots 10 through 14 and adjacent vacated right-of-way, or the Specified
Portion) to non-residential off-street parking. It carries forth the same
development restrictions from the original agreement, with minor modifications
to address the two portions of the subject property. The applicant will maintain
25-foot landscape buffers around the perimeter of the original property as well
as the north, east and south boundaries of the additional property. The
non-residential off-street parking areas on the original concept plan and
amended concept plan (within the Specified Portion) will be combined;
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therefore, there is no setback/buffer between these two sections of the parcel
boundaries. The proposed amended Development Agreement specifies that
loud speakers or amplified sound on the property will be prohibited, lighting on
the site will be designed so that light does not intrude beyond the site
boundaries, and the parking of vehicles associated with the service department
on the site will be prohibited.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
first amendment to the Development Agreement is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its December
16, 2014 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval.
7.10Approve the annexation, initial Land Use Plan Designation of Institutional (1) and initial
Zoning Atlas Designation of Institutional (1) District for a portion of 2905 Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard; and pass Ordinances 8674-15, 8675-15 and 8676-15 on first reading.
(ANX2014-12028)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.42-acre property consisting of a
portion of one parcel of land occupied by a church. It is located on the west
side of Thornton Road, approximately 280 feet south of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
The applicant is requesting this annexation so that the entire parcel is within
the City and may be included within the boundaries of the US 19 Corridor
District when established on the Countywide Land Use Map (see Resolution
15-02) and on the City's Future Land Use Map and Zoning Atlas when
designated. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to
existing City boundaries on all sides. It is proposed that the property be
assigned a Future Land Use Plan designation of Institutional (1) and a zoning
category of Institutional (1).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water and solid waste service from the
City. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the Gulf-to-Bay
Boulevard right-of-way, and is therefore not readily available to the
applicant's property. Access to urban infrastructure (e.g., City sewer)
might be requested in the future if the property is redeveloped, but is
not requested at this time. The property is located within Police District
III and service will be administered through the district headquarters
located at 2851 North McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency
medical services will be provided to this property by Station 49 located
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at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate capacity to serve this
property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service, as well as
sanitary sewer service if requested in the future. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of Clearwater,
compact urban development within the urban service area shall be
promoted through application of the Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City's tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
• The proposed Institutional (1) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits institutional uses at an
intensity of 0.65 FAR. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to
the property is the Institutional (1) District. The use of the subject
property is consistent with the uses allowed in the District and the
property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional requirements. The
proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan
and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Community Development
Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing City
boundaries to the north, south, east and west; therefore the annexation
is consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said the Church
is on the section of the property being proposed for annexation. The entire
piece of property will then be included in the US Highway 19 Plan.
7.11Approve the US 19 Center and Corridor district boundaries and adopt Resolution
15-02.
In 2012, the Florida Legislature approved a revised Special Act (Chapter
2012-245) which mandated that the Countywide Plan be updated to be future
oriented and with fewer land use categories. The Pinellas Planning Council
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(PPC) staff is nearing completion of the Countywide Plan update after several
years of work and coordination with the local governments. The proposed
Countywide Rules include an updated Activity Center (AC) plan category and a
new Multimodal Corridor (MMC) plan category. These categories will be
applied to those areas within local government jurisdictions that have been
identified and planned for in a special and detailed manner, with a particular
focus on areas served by public transit. Areas with previously approved Special
Area Plans will be designated with these plan categories on the updated
Countywide Plan Map, as well as new areas for which the required planning
criteria are met.
Planning and Development Department staff has coordinated with PPC staff
throughout both projects to ensure that the envisioned densities and intensities
planned for in the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan would be possible
through the new Countywide Rules. In order to have the new Countywide Plan
Map depict the desired boundaries of the US 19 Centers and Corridor
(in-between areas) at the time of adoption, the City must provide the PPC Staff
with the requested boundaries prior to the advertisement of the public hearings
associated with the Countywide Plan Update project. PPC Staff currently plans
to start these public hearings in February 2015.
Resolution 15-02 Exhibit A depicts the proposed boundaries for the
aforementioned Activity Center (AC) and Multimodal Corridor (MMC)
categories as would be designated on the updated Countywide Plan Map. An
additional map has been prepared for City Council showing the proposed US
19 sub-districts' boundaries (Regional Center, Neighborhood Center, and
Corridor), as would be depicted on the City's Zoning Atlas. Areas currently
designated as Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) or Preservation (P) are
excluded from the proposed US 19 Centers and Corridor boundaries. Because
the Regional Center and Neighborhood Center sub-districts are local
classifications only, it is not necessary to formalize these boundaries at this
time. These will be brought forward for City Council approval later this year as
part of the US 19 rezoning.
The Planning and Development Department recommends approval of
Resolution 15-02. Upon approval, the City will transmit the boundaries and the
appropriate parcel identification information for the properties to PPC staff to
include on the updated Countywide Plan Map.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said the
multimodal corridor will support additional densities and intensities, and
include additional transit connection (i.e., vehicular, bus, or pedestrian
activity).Pinellas County will incorporate the proposed boundaries when they
bring forth the final maps. The regional centers are envisioned to be the most
dense as they already have the best transit facilities in place, allowing 2.5 FAR
or 75 dwelling units per acre, which already allowed by Pinellas County.
Neighborhood centers would allow 50 dwelling units per acre or a 1.5 FAR for
commercial or non-residential development. Thirty units per acre would be
allowed within the corridor. Ms. Matzke said medium density residential
currently allows 15 units per acre.
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7.12Approve amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code regarding
numerous provisions, including: adding Brewpubs, Community Gardens,
Microbreweries, and Urban Farms as permitted uses and providing for development
standards, and flexibility criteria for those uses; modifying the accessory use and
parking lot surface standards with regard to community gardens; providing for an
exception to parking lot setbacks, modifying the dock and landscape divisions;
modifying the temporary use provisions with regard to temporary emergency housing;
providing for operational standards pertaining to Community Gardens and Urban
Farms; providing standards for non-contiguous annexations; providing for and
modifying various definitions; and modifying the fee schedule in both the Community
Development Code and Code of Ordinances with regard to tree permits and pass
Ordinance 8654-15 on first reading. (TA2014-00003)
The proposed amendment contains numerous revisions to the Community
Development Code (CDC) as well as the Code of Ordinances. However, the
majority of the proposed amendment is comprised by two topics: the addition
of four new uses (brewpubs, community gardens, microbreweries and urban
farms), and modifications to the landscape standards. The following is a list of
these proposed amendments, organized according to topic.
• Community Gardens and Urban Farms [pages 5-8, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 34-
37 of Ordinance]. The proposed amendments implements provisions of
Clearwater Greenprint by adding community gardens as a minimum
development standard use in the LDR, LMDR, MDR, MHDR, HDR, C, D
and I Districts, and by adding urban farms as a minimum development
standard use in the IRT District. Additionally, various other amendments
are made throughout the CDC to provide for accessory use and grass
parking standards, as well as operational requirements for these uses.
• Brewpubs and Microbreweries [pages 6-11 of Ordinance]. The proposed
amendment adds brewpubs as a Flexible Standard Development (FLS) and
Flexible Development (FLD) use in the C, T and D Districts; and
microbreweries as a FLS and FLD use in the C and IRT Districts. It is noted
that the microbreweries use is also intended to facilitate the establishment
of micro-distilleries and micro-wineries.
• Docks [pages 25-27 of Ordinance]. The proposed amendment removes
the flexibility limitations with regard to maximum length for new docks
serving single-family and two-family dwellings. The dock length shall be
the minimum length necessary in order to facilitate proper dock placement
with consideration given to surrounding dock patterns of development.
• Landscaping [pages 27-34 of Ordinance]. The proposed amendment
modifies several aspects of the City's general landscaping standards,
including: plant material specifications for single-family detached and
two-family attached dwellings; species of plants that are allowable and
prohibited; irrigation standards; perimeter landscape requirements; interior
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landscape requirements; and tree inventory requirements. The
amendments also allows all citrus species of trees to be removed without a
tree removal permit, and modifies the replacement/payment requirements
for deficits on single-family detached or two-family attached dwelling
properties. It is noted that some of the items within this portion of the
amendment are being made in order to maintain compliance with the City's
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
• Temporary Emergency Housing [pages 34-35 of Ordinance]. The
proposed amendment acknowledges the adoption of emergency housing
provisions by Pinellas County, and provides for the implementation of those
provisions by either Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners or the
City of Clearwater City Council by way of a declaration of a state of housing
emergency.
• Noncontiguous Annexation [page 37 of Ordinance]. The proposed
amendment establishes standards for noncontiguous annexations that
were derived through a negotiation between numerous municipalities and
Pinellas County (Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement) to provide a more
flexible annexation process, promote sensible boundaries that reduce the
cost of local government, avoid duplicating local services.
In addition to the above, staff is also proposing the following:
• Clarifying how exceptions may be granted to the otherwise required
setbacks to parking areas;
• Clarifying that preliminary plat approvals are processed through a Level
One, Flexible Standard Development application and not a Level One,
Minimum Standard Development application;
• Correcting a reference pertaining to what signs may be erected,
constructed, altered or extended without a permit;
• Defining the following terms: aquaponic systems, breweries, brewpubs,
community gardens, hydroponic systems, microbreweries,
micro-distilleries, micro-wineries, taproom, tasting room, and urban farms;
• Adding tree removal permits fees to Appendix A - Schedule of Fees, Rates,
and Charges, and adding language allowing the Community Development
Coordinator to waive these fees when the tree removal is in conjunction
with a public water/sewer project on private property.
• Deleting subsection XXIII. Tree Protection from Appendix A, Code of
Ordinances. The information contained in this subsection is relocated into
Appendix A of the CDC.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendment to the Code of Ordinances and the Community Development
Code is consistent with and furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Community Development Code as outlined in the
staff report (TA2014-00003). The Community Development Board (CDB)
reviewed the proposed text amendment at its meeting of December 16, 2014
and unanimously recommended approval.
In response to a question, Planning Manager Robert Tefft said the reference
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to Urban Farming in this ordinance does not pertain to animals.
8. Official Records and Legislative Services
8.1 Provide direction to and appoint the Charter Review Committee.
The City Charter requires a Charter Review Committee be appointed at least
every five years, appointments to be made in January preceding an election.
The Charter also requires there be at least 10 members, all of whom must be
Clearwater residents.
At the time of appointment, the Council provides direction to the Committee
regarding items the Council would like the committee to consider.
Discussion deferred to Thursday's council meeting.
9. Legal
9.1 Amend Chapter 8, Code of Ordinances, to create Section 8.36, requiring persons in
control of dogs on property other than the owner's to remove and dispose of dog
waste and providing that no person shall allow an accumulation of dog waste on their
property in a manner that creates a health hazard or public nuisance, and pass
Ordinance 8619-15 on first reading.
As a result of a citizen's complaint regarding dog owners' allowing their dogs to
defecate on property and then failing to clean up after the dog, the Council
directed the legal department to ensure that the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances contained provisions addressing such activity.
The creation of a new Section 8.36 within the Clearwater Code of Ordinances
will obligate any person in charge of a dog to dispose in a sanity manner all
excrement deposited by the dog on public property or on private property other
than the private property of the dog owner or the private property of person
having temporary or permanent custody or control of the dog.
Additionally, even when a dog defecates on the dog owner's property or on the
private property of the person having temporary or permanent custody or
control of the dog, such person would be obligated to ensure that excrement
does not accumulate to the extent of causing a health hazard or nuisance.
In response to questions, Assistant City Attorney Rob Surette said the
ordinance does not refer to condominium owners, as condo
owners/associations have their own rules and authorities. The public beach
access north of the Sandpearl condos on Baymont Street is enforced by
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Clearwater Police, not code enforcement.
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 8621-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1413 West Virginia Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759 into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 8622-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1413 West Virginia Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33759,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 8623-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1413 West Virginia Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 8624-15 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose
post office address is 1466 Grove Circle Court, Clearwater, Florida 33755 into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 8625-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 1466 Grove Circle Court, Clearwater, Florida 33755,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 8626-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
by zoning certain real property whose post office address is 1466 Grove Circle Court,
Clearwater, Florida 33755, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
9.8 Continue second reading Ordinance 8627-15 to a date uncertain, annexing certain
real property whose post office address is 1712 Grove Drive, Clearwater, Florida
33759 into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city
to include said addition.
9.9 Continue second reading of Ordinance 8628-15 to a date uncertain, amending the
future land use plan element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for
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certain real property whose post office address is 1712 Grove Drive, Clearwater,
Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
9.10Continue second reading of Ordinance 8629-15 to a date uncertain, amending the
Zoning Atlas of the city by zoning certain real property whose post office address is
1712 Grove Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater, as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
9.11Adopt Ordinance 8630-15 on second reading, approving a Future Land Use Map
Amendment from the Residential/Office General (R/OG) designation and
Undesignated to the Institutional (1) designation for properties located at 206 and 210
Jeffords Street, 1112 Druid Road South, a portion of 1106 Druid Road South and a
portion of 1240 South Fort Harrison Avenue. (LUP2014-09003)
9.12Adopt Ordinance 8631-15 on second reading, approving a Zoning Atlas Amendment
from the Low Density Residential (LDR), Office (0) and Commercial (C) Districts to
the Institutional (1) District for properties located at 206 and 210 Jeffords Street, 1112
Druid Road South, a portion of 1106 Druid Road South, and 1233 South Fort Harrison
Avenue. (REZ2014-09004)
9.13Adopt Ordinance 8632-15 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 1230 Palm Street, 1253 Union Street, 1916 Macomber
Avenue, 1936 North Betty Lane, 1941 Chenango Avenue, 2028 Poinsettia Avenue,
1345 Union Street, 2069 North Betty Lane, 1264 Sedeeva Circle North, 1963
Chenango Avenue, 1201 Aloha Lane all in Clearwater, Florida 33755, together with
certain right-of-way of Union Street, Lantana Avenue, Arbelia Street, Idlewild Drive,
Poinsettia Avenue, North Betty Lane, Aloha Lane and Douglas Avenue, into the
corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said
addition.
9.14Adopt Ordinance 8633-15 on second reading, amending the future land use plan
element of the Comprehensive Plan to designate the land use for certain real
properties whose post office addresses are 1230 Palm Street, 1253 Union Street,
1916 Macomber Avenue, 1936 North Betty Lane, 1941 Chenango Avenue, 2028
Poinsettia Avenue, 1345 Union Street, 2069 North Betty Lane, 1264 Sedeeva Circle
North, 1963 Chenango Avenue, 1201 Aloha Lane all in Clearwater, Florida 33755,
together with certain right-of-way of Union Street, Lantana Avenue, Arbelia Street,
Idlewild Drive, Poinsettia Avenue, North Betty Lane, Aloha Lane and Douglas Avenue,
upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Urban (RU).
9.15Adopt Ordinance 8634-15 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city
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by zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 1230 Palm Street,
1253 Union Street, 1916 Macomber Avenue, 1936 North Betty Lane, 1941 Chenango
Avenue, 2028 Poinsettia Avenue, 1345 Union Street, 2069 North Betty Lane, 1264
Sedeeva Circle North, 1963 Chenango Avenue, 1201 Aloha Lane all in Clearwater,
Florida 33755, together with certain right-of-way of Union Street, Lantana Avenue,
Arbelia Street, Idlewild Drive, Poinsettia Avenue, North Betty Lane, Aloha Lane and
Douglas Avenue, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
9.16Adopt Ordinance 8655-15 on second reading, amending Section 2.064, Clearwater
Code of Ordinances, regarding terms of board members to limit the number of
consecutive years that a person can serve on a quasi-judicial board.
10. City Manager Verbal Reports — None.
11. City Attorney Verbal Reports — None.
12. Council Discussion Item
12.1 Rotation of Councilmembers to Homeowners Meetings - Vice Mayor Hock-DiPolito
The Mayor asked Councilmembers to provide a brief description for future
Council Discussion Items.
The Vice Mayor requested consideration to rotate council attendance at
future homeowner association meetings.
Discussion ensued with support expressed of knowing in advance which
Councilmember will be attending which meeting. It was suggested that
Council's assistant confirm attendance for meetings and note on council
calendars.
13. New Business (items not on the agenda may be brought up asking they be
scheduled for subsequent meetings or work sessions in accordance with Rule 1,
Paragraph 2). — None.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor — None.
15. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
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