04/21/2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
April 21, 2015
Present: Board Member Brian A. Barker, Board Member Kurt B. Hinrichs, Board
Member Richard Adelson, Board Member David Allbritton, Board Member Christopher
J. Anuszkiewicz, Board Member Mary A. Lau, Acting Board Member John Funk
Absent: Board Member Michael Boutzoukas
Also Present: Jay Daigneault - Attorney for the Board, Camilo Soto - Assistant City
Attorney 11, 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: Members Adelson, Allbritton, Anuszkiewicz, Barker, Hinrichs,
Lau, Acting Member Funk, City Staff
C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Acting Member Funk moved to appoint Brian Barker as Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Acting Member Funk moved to appoint Kurt Hinrichs as Vice Chair. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: March 17, 2015
Acting Member Funk moved to approve the minutes of the regular Community
Development Board meeting of March 17, 2015, as recorded and submitted in written
summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
E. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the
applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by
a single vote at the beginning of the meeting: (Items 1-3)
Community Development 4/21/2015 1
1. Case: FLD2015-02005 — 345 Coronado Drive Level Two Application
Owner: Mainstream Partners, VIII, LTD (2553 22nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg,
FL 33713; phone: 727-224-6650; email: mamericaa-tampabay.rr.com)
Agent: Michael J. Palmer, P.E.; Synergy Civil Engineering, Inc. (3000 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard, Suite 201, Clearwater, FL 33579; phone: 727-796-1926; email.
mpalmer(a)-synergycivilenq.com)
Location: 0.962 acre bound by Coronado Drive (west), Hamden Drive (east) and
5th Street (south)
Atlas Page: 276A
Existing Zoning: Tourist (T) District
Request: As noted in the regular agenda of the Community Development Board.
Proposed Use: Overnight Accommodations
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition and
Clearwater Beach Association
Presenter: Mark T. Parry, AICP, Planner III
See below for motion to approve.
2. Case: FLD201 5-02006 — 40 Devon Drive Level Two Application
Owner: Decade Sea Captain, LLC, (13555 Bishops Court, Brookfield, WI, 53005;
phone: (262) 797-9215; email: ikeler(a)-decadegroup.com)
Agent: Michael J. Palmer, P.E.; Synergy Civil Engineering, Inc. (3000 Gulf to Bay
Boulevard Suite 201, Clearwater, FL 33579; phone: (727) 796-1926; email:
mpalmera-synergycivileng.com)
Location: 0.831 acre located on the north side of Devon Drive approximately
150 feet east of Coronado Drive
Atlas Page: 276A
Existing Zoning: Tourist (T) District
Request: As noted in the regular agenda of the Community Development Board.
Proposed Use: Overnight Accommodations
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition and
Clearwater Beach Association
Presenter: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Acting Member Funk moved to approve Cases FLD2015-02005 and FLD2015-02006 on
today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications
and Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
stated in the Staff Reports, with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Community Development 4/21/2015 2
3. Pulled from Consent Agenda
Case: TA2015-00001 —Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Level Three Application
Applicant: City of Clearwater
Request: As noted in the regular agenda of the Community Development Board.
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
Development Review Manager Robert Tefft reviewed the Staff Report, including the
proposed amendment re Public Notice [Sections 17-18 of Ordinance].
Concern was expressed that if notice in the newspaper re Level One and Two Flexible
Standard Development applications is eliminated, residents not noticed by mail would
only be aware a flexible development application had been submitted if they passed the
project during the application process. It was commented that staff currently does a
great job noticing residents and application fees should cover the cost of mailing notices
and newspaper advertising.
Mr. Tefft said application fees had not changed in many years. While fees theoretically
cover advertising expenses, related costs are uneven with sizeable projects accruing
excessive processing and postage costs due to high volume mailings. It would be too
burdensome for staff to account for all advertising costs related to each project. The
proposed notification procedure and process is common practice in Florida.
Ed Hooper spoke in opposition, stating the Business Task Force was formed to help
reduce burdensome and expensive development application requirements while this
change would increase onerous requirements and applicant costs. He opposed
reducing the public awareness of pending development by scaling back the number of
residents who would be noticed by mail.
Brian Aungst, Chair of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the
2011 Business Task Force, said a Chamber committee had requested time to review
the proposed Public Notice changes. He expressed concern shifting responsibility for
public notice to the developer would disrupt the current uniform process and could be
problematic, with notices that do not meet all requirements subject to legal challenges.
He said large projects already pay high application fees. He said fees should be
reduced if the City stops issuing certain Public Notices.
Assistant City Attorney Camilo Soto said applicants would be provided a template,
summary language, and information on required notice components. Applicants already
assume the cost and responsibility for posting properties. Mr. Tefft said staff would
continue to provide signage information to maintain consistency. Staff will assist in any
way it can, including help with obtaining mailing labels from Pinellas County.
Community Development 4/21/2015 3
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed the change would act as a barricade to the
City's goal of attracting new business, applicants might mail improper notices, and the
procedures would be difficult and frustrating for those unaccustomed to the process,
especially small businesses. Support was expressed for Chamber of Commerce review
followed by discussion with staff. It was agreed that application fees should be reduced
if the responsibility for Public Notice is changed. It was recommended that the board
continue this Case.
Attorney for the Board Jay Daigneault said the City did not request that the Case be
continued or deferred; the Board could excise items from its recommendation for
approval.
Acting Member Funk moved to recommend approval of Case TA2015- 00001, less
Sections 17 and 18 of the Ordinance related to Public Notice, 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. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
F. ADJOURN
Attes
oard Re
The meeting adjourned at 1:42 p.m.
Chair
Community Development Board
Community Development 4/21/2015 4
Clearwater
0
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 — 345 Co ado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
I have conducted a p ' r i nal invest '. ation on the personal site visit to the fol owing roperties.
Signature: �� Date: k l� i S
No-
PRINT NAME
S: (Planning Department\C D BlAgendas DRC & CDBICDB12015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
0
Clearwater
U
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 345 Coronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
I have conducted a I erso inve; t! ation on the ersonal site visit to the followinz properties.
Signature:
PRINT AME
37
t'yu j t Z
Date: Z 2.V/
S:\Planning Department\C D BlAgendas DRC & CDBICDB12015104 April 2015\1 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
Clearwater
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 — 345 Coronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
No
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature: /17
) C�zlz Date: `97 2C /�
PRINT NAME
S: (Planning Department\C D BlAgendas DRC & CDBICDBI2015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
Clearwater
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 — 345 Coronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes , No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
/0
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the followin ;roperties. o
Signature: �r Date: Lf I /7 �
PRIhf��7� 1vAMF1
tc J
S:\Planning Department\C D BlAgendas DRC & CDBICDBI2015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
0
Clearwater
U
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 — 34toronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes
No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
I have conducte' per . nal � 'igation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature: Date: y /Z 1 12(5(r
Mat.
PINT AME
S: (Planning Departnaent\C D B1Agendas DRC & CDBICDBI2015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
Level 2 *Ie2-
^LL
} Cleamater
U
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 – 345 Coronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes ,/ No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 – 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner III
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 – Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager ✓—
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature:
PRINT NAME
Date:
7/7-
S:\Planning DepartmentlC D BlAgendas DRC & CDB\CDB12015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc
U
Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Robert Tefft, Development Review Manager
COPIES: Camilo Soto, Assistant City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist,
/Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2015
DATE: April 16, 2015
CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Site investigation form
Unapproved minutes of previous meeting March 17, 2015
Agenda
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 2)
1. Case: FLD2015 -02005 — 345 Coronado Drive Planner: Mark Parry Planner III
Yes No
2. Case: FLD2015 -02006 — 40 Devon Drive Planner: Matt Jackson, Planner HI
Yes
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (Items 1)
No
1. Case: TA2015-00001 — Amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Development Review Manager
I have conducted a ersonal investi ation i the ersonal site visit to the following properties.
Signature: , Date:
r /GLh (Jour,/
PRINT NAME
2///,‘
S:\Planning Department\C D BlAgendas DRC & CDBICDB12015104 April 201511 Cover MEMO 2015.doc