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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 16, 1995 - 9:00 A.M.
Central Permitting Conference Room, 10 South Missouri Avenue, Clearwater FL
Members present:
Scott Shuford
Rich Baier
Louis Hilton
James Goodloe
Bob Maran
Mike Quillen
Donald Meerians
Allan V. Mahan
Others present:
Barbara A. Weiss
Keith Appenzeller
Sandra Chigg
David Freeman
Jeffrey Izzo
Sally Demarest
Chairman, Director of Central Permitting
City Engineer
Central Permitting
Fire Department
Central Permitting/Engineering
Public W orks/Environmental
Public Works/Transportation Group
Central Permitting
Morton Plant Hospital (item #5)
King Engineering (#2, #5)
Morton Plant/Mease Health Care (#5)
Harrison Bennett (#2)
Northside Engineering Services Inc. (#3)
Board Reporter, City Clerk Department
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Scott Shuford, Director of Central Permitting in the
Central Permitting Conference Room. In order to provide continuity, the items will be listed in
agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
Agenda item No.
1. The minutes of the February 2, 1995 meeting were approved as submitted.
2. Ridgehaven Plaza, west side of U.S. 19, N., of Sunset Point Road. The applicant
proposes to construct a retail outlet consisting of a 42,933 sq. ft. main building with a 3,068
retail outbuilding fronting Sunset Point Road. The westerly 360 feet of the Ridge Haven
Trailer Park is in the process of being annexed and combined with the Easterly 200 feet of
the trailer park to form a Commercial Planned Development. FDOT has preliminarily
approved the proposed site access from US 19. Amendments have been made to the plan as
a result of DRC Preliminary Review as discussed in the attached list of conditions for
DRC/Commission approval and the draft DRC minutes of February 2, 1995.
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It was indicated the applicant was requesting approval prior to first reading of a zoning issue by the
City Commission. A lengthy discussion concerning structural composition of Lawson Road ensued
and it was noted that the sub grade is inconsistent, having variable lower or higher LBR sub grade
(density). City Engineer Rich Baier expressed concern with the City assuming responsibility for
correcting future damage to Lawson due to trucks. Core samples revealed 1.75" to 2.75" subgrade
strata. It was suggested that the applicant give cores to City Engineers so they could design what
the City would need. The applicant said he did not want to bear the entire cost of Lawson Road
improvement, cited other users and requested credit for part of the impact fee. Mr. Baier suggested
a 2" asphalt surface; the applicant said 1-112" takes one lift of asphalt and 2" would take two mats
(lifts) and be too costly.
Mr. Hilton illustrated the road strata and wearing course on the whiteboard. Mr. Shuford noted this
issue would be the only change to the preliminary site plan. The applicant indicated he would not
post a performance bond under any circumstances; he will only bond new construction, not road
improvements. At the insistence of Mr. Baier, the applicant agreed to provide a 2" asphalt overlay
and to even and straighten the edge lines of Lawson Road and "dress it up".
The applicant will note the square footage of existing buildings, including the 66 mobile homes on
the plan. With the following two items noted on the plan, Mr. Shuford asked that 24 sets of plans
be provided, and said the preliminary drawings could be presented to the City Commission at the
meeting tonight:
1. Provide two in. (2 ") PC-1 (similar to S-l) asphalt overlay for Lawson Avenue, straighten and
even the edge lines of Lawson Avenue and dress up.
2. Note the square footage of existing buildings on the plan.
Listed below are DRC suggested conditions for final approval:
Planning & Development
1. Signs and fencing/walls are subject to separate review and permitting processes.
2. The requisite building permits must be procured within one (1) year from the date of
certification of the final site plan and all requisites certificates of occupancy must be obtained
within three (3) years of the date of certification of the site plan.
3. The related final plat shall be recorded within one (1) year from the certification date of the
preliminary plat or prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever comes first.
4. The dates and conditions for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board for conditional use
approval and the Development Code Adjustment Board for variance approval shall be
provided on the preliminary plat/site plan prior to certification.
5. A Unity of Title shall be recorded prior to certification ofthe site plan.
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Environmental Management
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape plan shall be submitted to Environmental
Management.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a clearing and grubbing permit and a tree removal
permit (or a no tree verification form) are required.
3. Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application and calculations shall be
provided to Environmental Management.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved SWFWMD permit shall be
submitted to Environmental Management.
Parks and Recreation
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The applicant shall contact Parks & Recreation for the required recreation/open space
assessment fee, which shall be paid prior to certification. Site data on the site plan does not
indicate existing square footage of buildings or mobile home coverage on site. Might be
exempt if square footage of current structures and mobile homes is not exceeded by more
than 50%
3. Monin Office, Manufacturing Facility, 2100 Range Road. The applicant proposes to
construct a 32,200 sq. ft. one story 20 ft. high manufacturing and office building to house the
Monin sugar water production and administrative operations with provisions being made for
a future 25,325 sq. ft. one story addition. Associated parking and landscaping to ADA
standards with the appropriate stormwater detention signage have been provided for.
Speaking for the applicant, Mr. Jeffrey Izzo described the project as a vacant 32,000 sq. ft. site, with
56 parking spaces which will use the existing retention swales, and requested preliminary comments
in order to present an acceptable plan; Mr. Shuford replied that initially all site data should be on one
sheet. Sunshine Drive was suggested as an entrance and a 20 ft. setback off right-of-way on
Sunshine; no setback is required on the side or rear. The sidewalks on Range Road should be
addressed and sidewalk ramps shown. It was noted that landscaping was not sufficient to meet
codes. Water quality volume calculations would be needed for the retention pond as well as
stormwater calculations. A 4% open space fee will be required prior to certification of site plan, and
the tentative address of the premise is 2100 Range Road. Mr. Meerians made a motion to continue
this item to a date uncertain. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Listed below are conditions suggested for DRC approval:
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Planning & Development
1. Signs and fencing/walls are subject to separate review and permitting processes.
2. The requisite building permits must be procured within one (1) year from the date of
certification of the final site plan and all requisites certificates of occupancy must be obtained
within three (3) years ofthe date of certification ofthe site plan.
3. Parking formula shall be established, i.e. industrial establishment, one space per employee
plus additional 10% for visitors; manufacturing, one space per 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area;
warehouse, one space per 400 sq. ft. of floor area.
Fire Department
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1. A fire hydrant assembly shall be installed not more than 300 ft. from the structure.
2. If structure requires or has installed an automatic fire sprinkler system, a Fire Department
connection shall be installed a minimum of 15 ft. from the structure, adjacent to a paved
drive and within 30 ft. of a fire hydrant assembly.
Public W orks/Engineerinfj
Prior to certification, the Dumpster Requirement Form must be completed and returned to
the City Sanitation Department. Dumpster must have easy access.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the dumpster/compactor must be visually
screened, and gates must be provided with a minimum 12- foot clear opening to the front for
access by Sanitation trucks.
Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application is to be provided to
Engineering Site Plan Review.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved S WFWMD permit is to be
provided to Engineering Site Plan Review.
Prior to certification, the final site plan must be signed and sealed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Florida.
A Pinellas County Public Health Unit Permit, Ingress/Egress and a 10 foot Utility Easement
over the proposed water mains up to and including meters, backflow prevention devices and
hydrants are required prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
5. Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application is to be provided to
Engineering Site Plan Review.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved SWFWMD permit is to be
provided to Engineering Site Plan Review.
7. Prior to certification, the final site plan must be signed and sealed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Florida.
8. A Pinellas County Public Health Unit Permit, Ingress/Egress and a 10 foot Utility Easement
over the proposed water mains up to and including meters, backflow prevention devices and
hydrants are required prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
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Reduced pressure backflow prevention devices must be installed by the City with applicable
fees being paid by the owner.
The Engineer is to show elevations on sanitary sewer extef1sion to assure that it will clear the
existing storm line in front of the site.
A four ft. sidewalk one foot off property is to be shown on the site plan.
Remove all comments to anything being "future" as this presents some confusion i.e., the
proposed storm water pond being sized for future development.
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Traffic Engineering
1. Project will be subject to Pinellas County Transportation Impact Fee.
2. Show onsight lighting, stop signs and pavement markings.
3. Sidewalk ramp to be shown.
Environmental Management
1.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape plan shall be submitted to Environmental
Management.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a clearing and grubbing permit and a tree removal
permit (or a no tree verification form) are required.
Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application and calculations shall be
provided to Environmental Management.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, a copy of the approved SWFWMD permit shall be
submitted to Environmental Management.
Need stormwater calculations i.e. retention pond, need water quality volume calculations.
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Parks and Recreation
1. The applicant shall contact Parks & Recreation for the required recreation/open space
assessment fee, which shall be paid prior to certification.
4. Jack Russell Stadium Rehabilitation Facility (Courtesy, for discussion only, site plan
requirement waived for this project)
5. Bayside Nursing Pavilion; located at Bayview Gardens Morton Plant Congregate Care
Health Facility. Site plan revised per direction of February 2, 1995 DRC meeting.
Mr. Shuford included a courtesy review of Bayside Nursing Pavilion and noted conditional use
was approved at Tuesday's Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Sky Harbor sidewalk was noted, and also that Burger King's drive in will be at Sky Harbor. Mr.
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Shuford asked the applicant to be sure parking surrounding the nursing home is in close approxi-
mation to the home itself. All easements are to satisfaction. The fire hydrant will be moved to the
same side as the Fire Department connection.
There are only minor issues as far as the final site plan, and Mr. Shuford indicated in his opinion
the applicant could now proceed with final design as soon as possible. Final site plans are due
February 22, 1995, which will be reviewed by the City Commission on March 16, 1995, and it is
understood that minor changes to site drawings will be taken care of administratively. No further
major changes are anticipated.
There being no further business, by motion duly seconded, the Development Review Committee
meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.
Scott Shuford, Ch lrman
Director, Central Permitting
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