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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Thursday, March 2, 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
Ream Wilson
Ar t Kader
Allan V. Maben
Others present:
J effiey Izzo
Carl R. Montecki
Steven Lange
Sally Demarest
Chairman, Director of Central Permitting
City Engineer
Central Permitting
Fire Department
Central PermittinglEngineering
Public W orks/Environmental
Public Works/Transportation Group
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
Central Permitting
Northside Engineering (#2)
Montecki & Assocs. (item #3)
Bitterllli & Assocs. (#3)
Board Reporter, City Clerk Department
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Shuford 9:05 a.m. 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.
ITEM 1 - The minutes of the February 16, 1995 meeting were approved as submitted.
ITEM 2 - Dosatron International (PSP 93-16), 2090 Sunnydale Blvd. Applicant proposes to
modify the site plan previously approved by the DRC on October 14, 1993 to expand an existing
5,000 sq. ft. building to add 14,750 sq. ft. for warehouse/manufacturing use in producing fertilizer
injectors and appurtenances.
The applicant or applicant's representative presented the site plan/plat and staff presented their
comments in writing. Staff specifically indicated the conditions below, and in the ensuing
discussion it was noted that any reference to "future"construction indicated on the site plan should
be eliminated.
The dumpster is located on a site which is too narrow and will be relocated. It was suggested the
parking space be moved to the north and the dumpster relocated at an angle, past the setback.
Inclusion of a recycling dumpster was suggested.
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The City Engineer noted the first parking space backs into the driveway and suggested elimination
of that space; he noted the need for accommodating truck traffic and said the 30 parking spaces
indicated would require six inch striping and stop bar (only 19 spaces are required). He suggested
use of Standard Index 1994, Series 600 for traffic control.
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Impact fees require an indication whether the structure is warehouse or manufacturing. The applicant
was asked to clarify the parking formula (4-1/2 per 1,000 sq. ft.). The applicant will note on the site
plan that the proposed project is located in Clearwater Industrial Park. Open space calculations will
be reviewed. Building setbacks are 50 ft. from the street; 25 ft. from the side lot lines; and 20 ft.
from the rear.
Listed below are suggested DRC conditions for final approval:
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 requisite certificates of occupancy must be obtained
within three (3) years of the date of certification of the site plan.
Prior to certification, the surrounding zoning shall be shown on the final site plan.
Prior to certification, the site plan shall be reconfigured to reflect the Clearwater Industrial
Park deed restrictions.
Prior to certification, the Dumpster Requirement Form must be completed and returned to
the City Solid Waste Department.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the dumpster/compactor must be visually
screened, and gates must be provided with a minimum 12 ft. clear opening to the front for
access by Solid Waste 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 SWFWMD permit is to be
provided to Engineering Site Plan Review.
Backflow prevention devices must be installed by the City with applicable fees being paid
by the owner.
The 33 ft. right-of-way easement which contains a 16 in. raw water line is to be shown on
the plan. The proposed building cannot be built until a portion of the easement is vacated.
The Clearwater Engineering Dept. will recommend 8 ft. of the west 33 ft. be vacated.
11. The plan is to show the existing lOft. drainage and utility easement along the north side of
the site. The proposed detention pond cannot encroach into the easement.
12. There will be an assessment fee for connection to the City of Clearwater sanitary sewer
system. The sewer impact fee is based on the size of the water meter, any of the
LicenseIPermit Specialists at Central Permitting can provide the exact fee to be paid.
13. Sidewalks are required adjacent to all street rights-of-way.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape plan shall be submitted to Environmental
Management.
15. Prior to certification, a copy of the SWFWMD permit application and calculations shall be
provided to Environmental Management.
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Applicant shall, on the preliminary and final site plan, show all protected trees by size,
species, and location.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, applicant shall acquire a clearing and grubbing
permit and a tree removal permit (or a no tree verification form) from Environmental
Management.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall provide to Environmental Management
and Engineering an approved copy of all necessary local, state and federal permits that may
be required.
Prior to certification, the site plan must reflect the use of raised curbs or protective timbers
where interior landscaped areas abut pavement.
The landscape plan must be revised to include buffer plantings on the north property line.
75% shrub coverage on the south property line and 56 interior shrubs.
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.
The applicant shall contact Parks & Recreation for the required recreation/open space
assessment fee, which shall be paid prior to certification.
Senior Planner Lou Hilton made a motion to approve the preliminary site plan with the above DRC
suggested conditions, incorporating into the motion the comments made by staff. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM 3 - Countryside Recreation Center (pSP 95-11), 2640 Sabal Springs Drive. The applicant
proposes to construct a 16,964 sq. ft. recreation building with a gymnasium with associated parking,
landscaping and stormwater detention area.
The applicant or applicant's representative presented the site plan/plat and staff presented their
comments in writing. Staff specifically indicated the conditions below, and in the ensuing
discussion it was noted that the feature of the facility is the large multi-purpose room/gymnasium
building, having 22 ft. high interior ceiling height which, with superstructure and parapet walls,
brings the total height to 31 ft. The applicant described gymnasium and adjunct facilities: game
rooms, arts and crafts, control room, lobby, staff areas, bathrooms, heating room, fitness room, an
886 sq. ft. storage area and the proposed surface and turf parking. Fire protection is not immediately
adjacent to the site, is not looped, and will brought in by a 6" water main from the east.
Ream Wilson, Parks & Recreation Director, offered a brief presentation, described the buffers and
berms, and the primary parking in the Florida Power easement west of the park, stressing Florida
Power does not want any impervious surface to cause a SWFWMD permit or encumbrance of the
easement. As a park, grass parking would be allowed, but the roadway must be as stable as possible
and Mr. Wilson asked for suggestions for a pervious material; after considerable discussion, it was
agreed that, while an asphalt roadway would be preferred, crushed concrete or roadway shell would
be best for pervious treatment. Budget constraints were stressed. All roads will be indicated as
pavement for preliminary review and the purpose of identification only.
The applicant noted the 43 ft. loop dropoff is sized to handle fire vehicles' turnaround. Water
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retention and drainage was discussed, and Westchester Lake was mentioned as a retention pond.
A small culvert and swale was suggested along the parking lot. It was recommended, for a
SWFWMD permit, the entire location be combined as one site, with the City as the applicant and
operating agency. County requirements will be investigated.
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Landscaping irrigation of the site is not part of the present contract and will be addressed later.
Specifications for the landscaping of the County property as required by Florida Power may require
permits and irrigation, and a legal opinion relative to annexation was suggested. It was noted
annexation of the location would take approximately 90 days and it was anticipated that such action
would not unnecessarily delay the site plan approval process. It was noted that some sidewalks
indicated will be "future" due to cost constraints and may not be in this project's budget. If the
circular loop were eliminated, fire equipment could back down the driveway to turn around, and the
fire hydrant located at the loop would be relocated nearer the roadway.
This application will be presented to the City Commission on March 20, 1995.
Listed below are DRC suggested conditions for final approval:
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.
The applicant will obtain a height variance to accommodate the 31 ft. total height.
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.
The water line will have to be looped out into the roadway.
The 2" water line to the small bathroom to the north will have to go 6" to the fire hydrant and
loop with a minimum of 4" so that there is not a dead end water line.
The dumpster location will be angled and moved.
The elliptical concrete pipe across the roadway will be a round pipe if clearance permits; if
not, use ductile iron.
DOT will be contacted for requirements for cut if driveway goes out to SR #580.
Driveways will be shown on future plans.
The 20 ft. center cross isle in the Florida Power parking lot will be widened to 24 ft.
Posts, wheel stops or the like will be used to define parking spaces.
Signs and/or identification markings will be placed at intersections and noted on the site
plan.
6 in. striping will be used on new portions of the paved parking lot, and signing and marking
will be to DOT standards.
The maintenance berm around the triangular pond shall be 6 ft. wide.
The number of handicapped spaces shall be in accordance with requirements of the Land
Development Code (no parking spaces to be located in right-of-way).
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The fire hydrant indicated on the site plan will be moved 20 ft. away from the building, to
the east.
A height requirement variance to accommodate the gymnasium roof mechanical equipment
and parapet will be obtained by Parks & Recreation.
Mechanical equipment on the roof will be anchored and secured to the roof and mounted on
structural steel hurricane-proof curbs.
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The applicant thanked staff for accepting the drawing at this late date in order that they may keep
their schedule.
There being no further business, by motion duly seconded, the Development Review Committee
meeting adjourned at 11 :05 a.m.
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Scott Shuford, Chairman
Director, Central Permitting
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