DVA2014-06001A - LETTER IN SUPPORT - Chamber1t 'T, C ha dir ".onC�idrt
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce asks that you approve the
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116ck Buscx, lrf Beach. One of the key pillars recommended in Beach by Design is transportation
a.r.R, ""'''`' " "'`rer and parking, and, to emphasize, "the development of a coordinated
°a °'1h, streetscaping program, the expansion of sidewalks and significant parking
garage projects."
Although there is a parking garage that serves the south end of the beach, it is
clear that more parking on the beach is needed for employees and beach visitors
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Tom ,,;,sm alike. Clearwater Beach counted a record 1,032,200 visitors last year with an
„n,uf,a H ur, ni estimated economic impact of $1,732,573,700. In order to capitalize on that
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l.ir nts& Warlo,ti`ng trend and ensure that there is an adequate infrastructure in place to facilitate
,n Kuruam "chlra,,d,hn�r future growth, additional parking is crucial and should be expedited. With 11
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the City and its beaches have dire need for expanded parking to accommodate
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Dn„uP l ° F �,h q, Paradise Ventures proposal has addressed security on a thorough and credible
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vicr t garage very visible. It is evident that security is a prime focus for this particular
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project and could serve as a template for future parking projects (with safe and
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family friendly destination.
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The Council has done an excellent job in looking toward the future and planning
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ada aru rur,nr for accountable stewardship in potential development. We ask that Council
C,;,YQ a Hague expedite and approve any viable plan to expand parking, whether it be the
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oaardn,l Ja•n*,cter. „s City by providing expanded parking on the beach, whether it be immediate or
1 ” " ° °" al °r up, future, as Clearwater continues to set new records for tourism.
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