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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL - 06/04/2015 - SPECIAL MEETINGCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER June 4, 2015 AWAITING APPROVAL Present: Chair Brian A. Barker, Board Member Richard Adelson, Board Member Michael Boutzoukas, Board Member David Allbritton, Board Member Mary A. Lau, Acting Board Member John Funk, Board Member Empty Seat Absent: Board Member Christopher J. Anuszkiewicz, Also Present: Jay Daigneault - Attorney for the Board, Camilo Soto - Assistant City Attorney, Robert Tefft - Development Review Manager, Patricia O. Sullivan - Board Reporter A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. B. ROLL CALL: Chair Barker, Members Adelson Allbritton Boutzoukas Lau Actinq Member Funk, Citv Staff C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING• April 21, 2015 Acting Member Funk moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community Development Board meeting of April 21, 2015, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. D. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR Acting Member Funk moved to appoint David Allbritton as Vice Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. E. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD, RE: ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None F. CONSENT AGENDA: The followinq cases are not contested bv the applicant, staff, neiqhborina aropertv owners etc and will be approved bv a sinqle vote at the beqinninq of the meetinq• (Items 1- 5) Community Development Special 6/4/2015 Case: FLD2015-02007 - 1822 Drew Street Level Two Application Owner: 1822 Drew, LLC (107 Moore Street, Princeton NJ 08540� phone: 609- 497-9640; email: mamerica(c�tampabay.rr.com� Aqent: Robert Pergolizzi, AICP/PTP.� Gulf Coast Consulting Inc. (13825 ICO�T� Boulevard Suite 605, Clearwater, FL 33760; phone: 727- 524-1818� email: pergoCa�qulfcoastconsultinqinc.com� Location: 0.85 acre at the northeast corner of Drew Street and Tulane Avenue Atlas Paqe: 277B Existinq Zoninq: Commercial (C) and Medium Density Residential (MDR� Districts Request: As noted in the reqular aqenda of the Community Development Board Proposed Use: Retail Plaza and non-residential off street parkinq Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition Skycrest Neighborhood Presenter: Mark T. Parry, AICP, Planner III See below for motion of approval Case: FLD2015-02004- 630 South Gulfview Boulevard Level Two Application Owner: Elias Anastasopoulos and Anastasios Anastasopoulos� Captain Bliqh's Landinq, Inc. (630 South Gulfview Boulevard Clearwater FL 33767� phone� 727-461-9300) Aqent: Brian J. Aungst.; MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen P.A. (625 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727- 441-8966� email� bj�macfar com� Location: 1.192 acres bound by S. Gulfview Blvd. on the south and Bayway Blvd on the north Atlas Paqe: 285A Existinq Zoninq: Tourist (T) District Request: As noted in the regular aqenda of the Community Development Board Proposed Use: Overniqht Accommodations Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition and Clearwater Beach Association Presenter: Mark T. Parry AICP Planner III See below for motion of approval Case: FLD2015-03009 - 1140 Court Street Level Two Application Owner: City of Clearwater Aqent: Tara Kivett� City of Clearwater En ineering Department (100 South Myrtle Ave; Clearwater, FL 33576� phone: j727) 562-4758� email� tara. kivett(a�myclearwater. com) Location: 2.19 acres at the northwest corner of Court Street and South Madison Avenue Atlas Page: 287A Community Development Special 6/4/2015 Existinq Zoning: Downtown (D) District Request: As noted in the reqular ac�enda of the Community Development Board. Proposed Use: Governmental Use Neigfiborhood Association: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberqer PlannPr III Chair Barker declared a conflict of interest See below for motion of approval 4. Case: FLD2015-03010- 1188 Mandalay Point Level Two Application Owner: Richard and Jill Cope Agent: Peter Marich (410 South Lincoln Avenue Clearwater FL 33756� phone� 727- 461-2402; email: mar410�a verizon net� Location: 0.94 acre on the west side of Mandalay Point approximately 140 feet south of the terminus of Mandalay Point Atlas Page: 227A Existinq Zoninq: Low Density Residential (LDR) District Request: As noted in the regular aqenda of the Community Development Board Proposed Use: Detached Dwelling Neiqhborhood Associations: Clearwater Neiqhborhoods Coalition and Clearwater Beach Association Present_er: Matt Jackson. Planner III See below for motion of approval Case: FLD2015-03011- 711 Belcher Road Level Two Application Owner: Greqson Enterprises LLC Aqent: Katie Cole: Hill Ward Henderson P A(311 Park Place Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33764� phone: 727-724-3900� email� katie cole(a�hwlaw com) Location: 0.70 acre at the northeast corner of Belcher Road and Druid Road Atlas Paqe: 299A Existinq Zoning: Office (0) District Request: As noted in the regular agenda of the Community Development Board Proposed Use: Medical Clinic Neiqhborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition Presenter: Matt Jackson, Planner III Chair Barker declared a conflict of interest See below for motion of approval Community Development Special 6/4/2015 Member Boutzoukas moved to approve Cases FLD2015-02007, FLD2015-02004, and FLD2015-03010 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications and the Staff Reports and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conciusions of Law stated in the Staffi Reports with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Allbritton moved to approve Cases FLD2015-03009 and FLD2015-03011 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications and the Staff Reports and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Reports, with conditions of approval as listed. Members Adelson, Boutzoukas; Allbritton, Lau, and Acting Member Funk voted "Aye." Chair Barker abstained. Motion carried. G. LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS: (Item 1 j 1. Case: FLD2015-03008- 801 Bay Esplanade Level Two Application Owner: William Blackwood Aqent: Terri Skapik Woods Consulting (1714 County Road 1 Suite 22 Dunedin FL 34698: telephone 727-786-5747� email� terriskapi�woodsconsulting org) Location: 0.174 acre at the northeast corner of Bay Esplanade and Mango Street Atlas Paqe: 249A Existinq Zoninq: Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District Reauest: Flexible Development application to permit the construction of a new accessorv use boat dock and boat lift for a sinqle-family detached dwellin with a proposed lenqth of 64 6 feet located within the Low Medium Density Residential �LMDR) Zonmq Distnct pursuant Section 3-601 C 1 q iii of the Community Develo ment Code. Proposed Use: Dock for existinq Detached Dwellinc1 Neiqhborhood Associations� Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition and Clearwater Beach Association Presenter: Melissa Hauck-Baker AICP Planner II No one requested Party Status. Terri Skapik submitted her resume and requested that the board accept her as an expert witness. Acting Member Funk moved to accept Terri Skapik as an expert witness in the fields of marina design and permitting and environmental resources assessment to include sea grass beds and protected benthic communities for the purpose of dock design and permitting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Acting Member Funk moved to accept Melissa Hauck-Baker as an expert witness in the fields of comprehensive and redevelopment planning; zoning, historic preservation, land Community Development Special 6/4/2015 4 development and landscaping orc;nance interpretation, amendment and administration; site plan analysis and preparati �n The motion was duly seconded and carried unanirnously. Planner II Melissa Hauck-Baker ,�_��„ ewed the Staff Report. In response to questions, Ms. Hau: k-Baker said similar deviation would apply to applications that meet the same requirements. Impact on the waterway would be considered if an application was submitted for a dock extending farther into the channel. The City received this application f� om Pinellas County, the issuing authority. The permanent wooden structured roo* over the boat lift complies with Code and will be permitted. The covered boat lift will extend approximately 15 feet beyond the eastern edge of the dock to avoid prop washing the sea grass beds. The dock had to extend farther than 33.75 feet (1/2 waterfront property width) due to sea grass beds. Nearby properties have a variety of dock cenfigurations and lengths. Terri Skapik, representing the applicant, discussed her education in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, her Master of Science in Hydrogeology, and her company's background and expertise. She said her firm rarely handles residential projects. She reviewed the process used to map the subject sea grass beds. She said in January, Pinellas County Environment Management recommended extending the dock 4 feet farther than she had proposed. She discussed February 2015 Code changes that allow homeowner docks to extend beyond sea grass beds. She said reflective stickers will be affixed to outer tie poles. The lift will hold a 28-30 foot boat. Concern was expressed that the dock�s length could pose a safety hazard for boaters. Support was expressed for adding a condition of approval requiring reflective stickers on the covered boat dock pilings and outer tie pole pilings. Concern was expressed that a stranger may park at the dock. In response to questions, Ms. Skapik said the shape of the dock's t-head serves as a baffle against backwash. She said the dock will have hand rails. She said up to 2 vessels will be able to use the dock at the same time, with one on the boat lift and the other, a shallow draft vessel with a maximum 38 foot length, mooring by the tie poles. She said property owners control who parks at their private docks. She said the tie poles will be 114 feet from the shoreline. She said determining the exact location where boats will not disrupt sea grass beds was not scientific but based on practical experience; the County recommended a larger buffer. One resident spoke in support of the application. Harbormaster Bill Morris provided an aerial view of docks south of the subject property that extend farther into the channel. He said tie poles and docks are required to have 6- Community Development Special 6/4/2015 5 inch wide reflective tape. He supported the application and complimented Ms. Skapik's work on the project. Applicant William Blackwood submitted two letters of no objection from neighbors. Discussion ensued regarding the scientific measurement of minimum separation between sea grass beds and boat propellers. It was stated that experts need to make that judgment. It was noted that the size of sea grass beds fluctuates throughout the area. It was stated that the author of the letter of objection had provided no expert testimony. Member Boutzoukas moved to approve Case FLD2015-03008 based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report with conditions of approval as listed plus a condition requiring appropriate reflective markings be affixed to the outermost pilings of the boathouse and tie poles. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. H. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. Attest Board Reporter Chair Community Development Board Community Development Special 6/4/2015 6