FLD2015-06023 - EMAIL
Zitouni, Trish
From:Watkins, Sherry
Sent:Monday, September 14, 2015 4:28 PM
To:Aja, Audra; Akin, Pam; Albritton, David; Banacki, Ariel; Brian Barker; Christopher
Anuszkiewicz; DuPont, Kimberly; Jay Daigneault Attorney; Jennifer Ditro; John Funk; John
Quattrocki; Kuligowski, Patricia; Mary A. Lau; Michael Boutzoukas; Richard Adelson; Soto,
Camilo; Stutz, Stephanie; Sprague, Nicole; Sullivan, Patricia; Wills, Anne; Zitouni, Trish
Subject:FW: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Good afternoon, Attached is a letter received for case FLD2015-06023 Clearwater Maine
Aquarium. Copies will be provided to you at the meeting.
Thank you,
Sherry Watkins
Administrative Analyst
Planning and Development Department
727-562-4582
sherry.watkins@myclearwater.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackson, Matthew
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 4:06 PM
To: Watkins, Sherry
Subject: FW: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Sherry: Per our discussion, the following email needs to be provided to the CDB members.
Thank you
Matt Jackson
Senior Planner
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Kohut \[mailto:peterkohut@outlook.com\]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:20 PM
To: Jackson, Matthew
Subject: Re: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Mr. Jackson,
Please pass this message to the members of the Community Development Board.
Board Members,
Further expansion of the CMA without addressing the problem of insufficient parking, is not
in the best interest of those who live on Island Estates.
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The use of the church green space as a parking lot was never meant to be permanent.
Stormwater, noise, air emissions, are all real concerns. They must be controlled. The vacant
lot on Island Way was also never meant to be permanent.
The CMA expansion is exciting, but I question whether it fits within their Mission Statement.
If there is a solution to the parking, let's make this the priority before we expand, needing
yet more parking.
Together we can work through these problems, and move forward as a Waterfront Residential and
Shopping Community.
Best Wishes,
Peter P. Kohut
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 14, 2015, at 1:41 PM, Matthew.Jackson@MyClearwater.com wrote:
>
> The comprehensive infill redevelopment table specifically states the below. In 2011 staff
accepted the rationale that the ITE Manual does not include an aquarium land use category;
therefore alternate, similar comparables were sought out within the ITE Manual for the
proposed use/elements. Based upon discussions with the applicant as well as the City's
Traffic Engineering staff, the principal aquarium building was found to be most consistent
with the Museum land use (1.32 spaces per 1,000 square feet) and the outdoor stadium/tank
area was found to be most consistent with the Live Theater land use (1 space per three
seats). Staff accepted this determination as well for the current proposal. Also, staff
expects that as the interest in the Dolphin Tale movies decreases, the off-site parking
demand will also decrease.
>
> "Determined by the community development coordinator based on the specific use and/or ITE
(Institute of Transportation Engineers) Manual standards"
>
> Matt Jackson
> Senior Planner
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Kohut \[mailto:peterkohut@outlook.com\]
> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 1:18 PM
> To: Jackson, Matthew
> Subject: Re: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
>
> Sorry to keep bothering you.....in regard to parking, what does it say?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 14, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Matthew.Jackson@MyClearwater.com wrote:
>>
>> Great and my pleasure.
>>
>> Matt Jackson
>> Senior Planner
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> From: Peter Kohut \[mailto:peterkohut@outlook.com\]
>> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 1:08 PM
>> To: Jackson, Matthew
>> Subject: Re: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
>>
>> That makes sense. Thanks
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Sep 14, 2015, at 1:06 PM, Matthew.Jackson@MyClearwater.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Not at all. It basically is a catch all for projects that have uses not listed in the
zoning district or for projects that can't meet the standards listed in each zoning district
such as lot area, lot width, setbacks, parking and height.
>>>
>>> Matt Jackson
>>> Senior Planner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Peter Kohut \[mailto:peterkohut@outlook.com\]
>>> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 1:01 PM
>>> To: Jackson, Matthew
>>> Subject: Re: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
>>>
>>> What is a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project......is it like a Planned Unit
Development ?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:43 PM, Matthew.Jackson@MyClearwater.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Peter: There is no mention of parking in CDC Section 2-704.F.
>>>> Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
>>>>
>>>> Matt Jackson
>>>> Senior Planner
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Peter Kohut \[mailto:peterkohut@outlook.com\]
>>>> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 11:24 AM
>>>> To: Jackson, Matthew
>>>> Subject: Re: FLD2015-06023 - Clearwater Marine Aquarium
>>>>
>>>> Matt
>>>> Is there anything in Sec 2-704.F of the Community Development Code I need to know as it
relates to a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project ?
>>>> My concern is parking only and I don't want to rehash old issues .
>>>> Thanks again.....Peter
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Sep 11, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Matthew.Jackson@MyClearwater.com wrote:
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>>>>>
>>>>> Peter: Robert Tefft let me know that you requested information about the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium. Please see attached for the proposed site plan.
>>>>>
>>>>> The applicant is proposing to replace temporary structures for the filming of the
Dolphin Tale movies with permanent structures to include a two-story building for a pelican
enclosure and gift shop as well as a ticket kiosk. A ramp is also proposed. There are no
changes to setbacks proposed and the case description simply describes existing conditions.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm happy to provide answers to any further questions and feel free to email or call.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have a great day and weekend.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Matt Jackson
>>>>> Senior Planner
>>>>> City of Clearwater
>>>>> Planning & Development Department
>>>>> 100 S Myrtle Avenue
>>>>> Clearwater, FL 33756
>>>>> 727.562.4504 (work)
>>>>>
>>>>> Hours of Operation
>>>>> Monday-Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
>>>>> Customer Service Hours
>>>>> Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am-4:30pm Wednesday 8am-2:30pm
>>>>>
>>>>> \[cid:a0c7ba42-c1c2-43ee-8728-1999f859981f@MyClearwater.com\]
>>>>>
>>>>> <image001.jpg>
>>>>> <CMA - Site Plan.pdf>
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