05/17/2017
City Council Meeting Minutes May 17, 2017
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present:
4 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton,
Councilmember Doreen Caudell and Councilmember Bill Jonson
Absent:
1 - Councilmember Bob Cundiff
Also Present:
William B. Horne II – City Manager, Jill Silverboard – Deputy City
Manager, Micah Maxwell – Assistant City Manager, Pamela K. Akin -
City Attorney, Rosemarie Call - City Clerk and Nicole Sprague –
Official Records and Legislative Services Coordinator
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order – Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2. Invocation – Pastor Bob Brubaker from Christ Community Presbyterian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Hamilton
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or
other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups
providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) – Given.
4.1
May Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The May/June 2017 Bimonthly Team Award was presented to the Long
Center Life Savers Team: Shaun Beasley, Mark Roberson, Dawn
Lewellyn, Nate Browne, Megan MacLean, Lt. Kyle Mueller and Ahmad
Jackson.
4.2
Habitat Home In Honor of Mayor George Cretekos - Mike Sutton, Chief Executive
Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County
4.3
Poppy Days Proclamation –May 26-27, 2017 - Gigi Jansek of the American Legion
4.4
Safe Boating Week Proclamation, May 20-26, 2017 – Mike Lloyd, Flotilla Commander
4.5
Florida Orchestra Presentation - Mr. Pastreich, Florida Orchestra President
Mr. Pastreich provided a PowerPoint presentation.
4.6
Emergency Medical Services Presentation – Fire Chief Scott Ehlers
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Mr. Ehlers provided a PowerPoint presentation.
4.7
Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation, May 21-27, 2017 - Assistant Fire Chief
Anthony Tedesco
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1
Approve the minutes of the May 4, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the May
4, 2017 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda – None.
7. Consent Agenda – Approved as submitted.
7.1
Approve the settlement agreement between the City of Clearwater and LaShante
Keys for payment of $68,632.36 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
7.2
Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Keystone Excavators, Inc., of
Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of $334,345, which includes a 10% contingency, for
site work and construction of a twelve -foot wide pedestrian trail bridge on the Ream
Wilson Trail and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.3
Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Keystone Excavators, Inc., of
Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of $125,797.60, which includes a 10% contingency,
for site work, erosion control and construction of a bridge at Moccasin Lake Nature
Park and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4
Approve a License Agreement between the Clearwater Audubon Society (CAS), and
the City of Clearwater to operate and maintain the Bird of Prey Program at Moccasin
Lake Park and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5
Approve an Engineer of Record (EOR) Work Order to McKim and Creed of
Clearwater, Florida in the amount of $119,444.00 for RO2 Well Modifications
(17-0008-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6
Approve a Joint Project Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Pinellas
County for Utility Relocations as part of a Pinellas County Lake Avenue Culvert
Project with an estimated cost of $273,273.00; and authorize the appropriate officials
to execute same. (consent)
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7.7
Approve an Engineer of Record (EOR) work order to McKim and Creed, Inc. in the
amount of $114,116 to provide engineering services related to the Northeast Water
Reclamation Facility SCADA System PLC Upgrades Project (16-0022-UT) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.8
Approve an Engineer of Record (EOR) work order to McKim and Creed, Inc. in the
amount of $195,300.00 to provide a systematic inspection of the Beach Area sanitary
manholes and perform night flow isolations study; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9
Approve City Council Policies. (consent)
7.10
Move the Tuesday, September 19 council meeting to Monday, September 18 at 6:00
p.m. for a council meeting only and move the start time for the Thursday, December 7
council meeting to 7:00 p.m. (consent)
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1
Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 3064 Grand View Avenue and the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Urban (RU) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) for 3121 Wolfe Road; and pass Ordinances
9019-17, 9020-17 and 9021-17 on first reading. (ANX2017-03004)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 0.423-acres of property consisting
of two parcels of land occupied by two single family homes. The parcels are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within ¼ mile
west or east of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting
annexation in order to receive solid waste service from the City and will be
connected to the city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary
Sewer System Extension Project. The properties are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one property boundary. It is proposed that the property
located at 3064 Grand View Avenue be assigned a Future Land Use Map
designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low
Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and that the property located at 3121
Wolfe Road be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential
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Urban (RU) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexations are consistent with the provisions of Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E as follows:
The properties currently receive water service from the City. Collection
of solid waste will be provided to the properties by the City. The
applicants will connect to the City’s sanitary sewer service when it is
available, and are aware of the fee that must be paid in order to
connect and the financial incentives available. The properties are
located within Police District III and service will be administered through
the district headquarters located at 2851 N. McMullen Booth Road. Fire
and emergency medical services will be provided to these properties by
Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. The City has adequate
capacity to serve these properties with sanitary sewer, solid waste,
police, fire and EMS service. The proposed annexations will not have
an adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexations are consistent with and promote the
following objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
The proposed Residential Low (RL) and Residential Urban (RU) Future
Land Use Map categories are consistent with the current Countywide
Plan designation of these properties. The Residential Low (RL)
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 5 units per
acre, and the Residential Urban (RU) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 7.5 units per acre. The proposed zoning
district to be assigned to the properties is Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject properties is consistent
with the uses allowed in the District and the properties exceed the
District’s minimum dimensional requirements. The proposed
annexations are therefore consistent with the Countywide Plan and the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code; and
The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing city
limits along at least one property boundary; therefore, the annexations
are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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One individual questioned when his property, 3065 Grand View Avenue,
would be annexed into city limits.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 3064 Grand View Avenue and the annexation,
initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU)
and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) for 3121 Wolfe Road. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9019-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9019-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9020-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9020-17 on frist
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9021-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9021-17 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
8.2
Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low
(RL), Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas
designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P)
Districts for 1516 Stevenson’s Drive; and pass Ordinances 9022-17, 9023-17, and
9024-17 on first reading. (ANX2017-03006)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.26-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is
located on the west side of Stevenson's Drive, approximately 80 feet south of
Carol Drive. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid
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waste service from the City. The property is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the north, east and west. It is proposed that the property be
assigned the Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL),
Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and Zoning Atlas
designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water and sanitary sewer service from
the City of Clearwater. Collection of solid waste for the property will be
provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within Police
District II and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 645 Pierce Street. Fire and emergency medical
services will be provided to this property by Station 51 located at 1720
Overbrook Avenue. The City has adequate capacity to serve this
property with solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service
area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater
Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
The proposed Residential Low (RL), Preservation (P) and
Water/Drainage Feature Overlay Future Land Use Map categories are
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. The Residential Low (RL) designation primarily permits
residential uses at a density of 5 units per acre. The Preservation (P)
and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay categories proposed to be applied
to the property recognize the watershed and drainage features on the
properties. The proposed zoning districts to be assigned to this property
are the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P)
Districts. The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses
allowed in the District and the property exceeds the District’s minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City’s Comprehensive
Plan and Community Development Code; and
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The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries along the north, east, and west; therefore the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Jonson moved to Approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL),
Preservation (P) and Water/Drainage Feature Overlay and initial
Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for 1516 Stevenson’s Drive.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9022-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9022-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9023-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9023-17 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9024-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9024-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
8.3
Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District for 2134 Burnice Drive; and pass Ordinances 9025-17, 9026-17, and 9027-17
on first reading. (ANX2017-03005)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.24-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is
located on the north side of Burnice Drive, approximately 830 feet west of
Belcher Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive
sanitary sewer and solid waste service from the City. The property is located
within an enclave and is contiguous to existing city boundaries on all sides. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
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Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
The property currently receives water service from the City of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
Burnice Drive right-of-way. The applicant has paid the City's sewer
impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will
be provided by the City of Clearwater. The property is located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
48 located at 1700 North Belcher Road. The City has adequate
capacity to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police,
fire and EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an
adverse effect on public facilities and their levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives and policy of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban
service area shall be promoted through application of the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through
the annexation of a variety of land uses located within the
Clearwater Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.3 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of this
property. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned
to the property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District.
The use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in
the District and the property exceeds the District’s minimum
dimensional requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore
consistent with the Countywide Plan and the City’s Comprehensive
Plan and Community Development Code; and
The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries on all sides; therefore the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR) District for 2134 Burnice Drive. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9025-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9025-17 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9026-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9026-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9027-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9027-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
8.4
Approve an amendment to the Clearwater Community Development Code to modify
freestanding signage provisions to incorporate the US 19 zoning district and pass
Ordinance 9030-17 on first reading. (TA2017-03004)
Proposed Ordinance 9030-17 amends only Section 3-1807 of the Community
Development Code (CDC), and only adds language that would enable those
properties now within the new US 19 zoning district to have freestanding
signage because, in its present form, the CDC would not permit for any such
signage. There are no changes proposed to those regulations on height, area,
number and location of signs.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendment to the Community Development Code is consistent with and
furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report. The CDB
reviewed the proposed text amendment at its meeting of April 18, 2017 and
unanimously recommended approval of the amendment.
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Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve an amendment to the
Clearwater Community Development Code to modify freestanding
signage provisions to incorporate the US 19 zoning district. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9030-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9030-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
8.5
Approve the annexation of 3109 and 3111 Wolfe Road and 421 and 501 North
McMullen Booth Road, together with certain abutting rights-of-way of Wolfe Road and
North McMullen Booth Road; and pass Ordinance 9005-17 on first reading.
(ANX2017-01002)
This voluntary annexation petition involves four vacant parcels of land totaling
0.83 acres located at the southeast corner of Wolfe and North McMullen Booth
Roads. The City of Clearwater owns the property, and is requesting annexation
in order to expand park facilities. The property is contiguous to existing city
boundaries along the north, south and east. The Development Review
Committee is proposing that 0.696-acres of abutting Wolfe Road and North
McMullen Booth Road rights-of-way also be annexed.
The City has also submitted applications to change the property’s Future Land
Use Map designation of Residential Urban (RU) to Recreation/Open Space
(R/OS) (LUP2017-01001) and to rezone the property to the Open
Space/Recreation (OS/R) District (REZ2017-01001) upon annexation into the
City of Clearwater.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of the Clearwater Community
Development Code Section 4-604.E. as follows:
The property currently receives water from the City. Sewer service is
not readily available to the property, but will be made available in the
future as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer System Extension
Project. Collection of solid waste will be provided by the City. The
property is located within Police District III and service will be
administered through the district headquarters located at 2851 N.
McMullen Booth Road. Fire and emergency medical services will be
provided to the property by Station 49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive.
The City has adequate capacity to serve the property with sanitary
sewer, solid waste, police, fire and EMS service. The proposed
annexation will not have an adverse effect on public facilities and their
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levels of service; and
The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objectives of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan:
Objective A.6.4 Due to the built-out character of the City of
Clearwater, compact urban development within the urban service
area shall be promoted through application of the Clearwater
Community Development Code.
Objective A.7.2 Diversify and expand the City’s tax base through the
annexation of a variety of land uses located within the Clearwater
Planning Area.
Policy A.7.2.4 Allow voluntary annexations for noncontiguous
properties that are within an enclave as defined by Section
171.031(13)(a), Florida Statutes (“Type A” enclaves) and as
authorized by the 2014 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
(ISBA) between Pinellas County and municipalities, including the
City of Clearwater.
The parcels proposed for annexation located at 3109 and 3111 Wolfe
Road and 421 North McMullen Booth Road are contiguous to existing
city boundaries along the south and east; therefore, the annexations
are consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044. The parcel at 501
North McMullen Booth Road is non-contiguous to city boundaries but is
located in a Type A Enclave; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement authorized by Section
171.204.
One individual spoke in support.
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve the annexation of 3109
and 3111 Wolfe Road and 421 and 501 North McMullen Booth Road,
together with certain abutting rights-of-way of Wolfe Road and
North McMullen Booth Road. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9005-17 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9005-17 on first reading.
The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
8.6
Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Urban (RU)
category to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category for 3109 and 3111 Wolfe
Road and 421 and 501 North McMullen Booth Road; and pass Ordinance 9006-17 on
first reading. (LUP2017-01001)
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This Future Land Use Map amendment application involves four parcels
totaling 0.83 acres located directly at the southeast corner of Wolfe Road and
North McMullen Booth Road. The property is owned by the City of Clearwater
and is currently vacant. The City is requesting to amend the property’s Future
Land Use Map category of Residential Urban (RU) to the Recreation/Open
Space (R/OS) category, indicating the intention to redevelop the site as a trail
head for the adjacent Ream Wilson Trail; however, no plans have been
submitted at this time. The City has also submitted a petition for annexation for
the property (ANX2017-01002) and a Zoning Atlas Amendment
(REZ2017-01001) which are being processed concurrently with this case.
The proposed Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category permits nonresidential
development at a FAR of 0.25. The City designates its parkland and parks
facilities as Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the Future Land Use Map;
therefore, this amendment is required in order to appropriately designate the
property to reflect the City’s intended use upon annexation.
The Planning & Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the Community
Development Code as specified below:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Countywide Plan Rules.
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
Sufficient public facilities are available to serve the property.
The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the
natural environment.
The proposed amendment will not have an adverse impact on the use
of property in the immediate area.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
is subject to the approval of Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas
Planning Council, and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the
Countywide Planning Authority. The application is a small-scale amendment so
review and approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
(Division of Community Planning) is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its April 18,
2017 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval.
One individual expressed concern with the deed restrictions that were to
remain for residential purposes but are no longer in place and questioned
how the parcel will be developed.
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In response to questions, the City Attorney said at the time the City
purchased the property, staff researched the deed restrictions that were
recorded. The original deed restrictions were recorded in 1954 and were
good for 30 years unless they were re-recorded. The City Attorney said
the deed restrictions were not re-recorded and have been extinguished.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Dunbar said there have been no
staff discussions to date with the neighborhood. Staff created a site plan
when the property was acquired to show what may be considered for
development. Mr. Dunbar said staff will engage the neighborhood in a year
when funding will be in place and address any concerns raised. The site is
contiguous to Del Oro Park; staff is proposing to create a trail head at the
site. Mr. Dunbar said individuals will have access to the Ream Wilson Trail,
the Bayshore Trail, or the Courtney Campbell Causeway. A typical trail head
has a restroom facility that would be available during the trail system's
operation hours. Staff anticipates including water and air stations for
cyclists. Mr. Dunbar said the Phase 4 of the Druid Road Trail will
connect the trail system to Clearwater Beach.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve a Future Land Use Map
Amendment from the Residential Urban (RU) category to the
Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category for 3109 and 3111 Wolfe
Road and 421 and 501 North McMullen Booth Road. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9006-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9006-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
9. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings
9.1
Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from R-3 District (Pinellas County) to the Open
Space/ Recreation (OS/R) District (City) for 3109 and 3111 Wolfe Road and 421 and
501 North McMullen Booth Road and pass Ordinance 9007-17 on first reading.
(REZ2017-01001)
This Zoning Atlas amendment involves four parcels totaling 0.83 acres located
at the southeast corner of Wolfe and North McMullen Booth Roads. The
property is owned by the City of Clearwater and is currently vacant. The City is
requesting to rezone the property from the R-3 District (Pinellas County) to the
Open Space Recreation (OS/R) District (City) indicating the intention to
redevelop the site as a trail head for the adjacent Ream Wilson Trail; however,
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no plans have been submitted at this time. The City has filed a petition for
annexation for the property (ANX2017-01002) and a Future Land Use Map
amendment (LUP2017-01001) which are being processed concurrently with
this case.
The proposed Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District is compatible with the
surrounding single family residential uses, and the property will be integrated
into the adjacent park facilities at Del Oro Park. The City designates its
parkland and parks facilities as Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the Future
Land Use Map; therefore, this rezoning is required in order to appropriately
designate the property to reflect the City’s intended use upon annexation.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Zoning Atlas amendment is consistent with the Community Development Code
as specified below:
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and the Community Development Code.
The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding property
and character of the neighborhood.
The available uses in the Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District are
compatible with the surrounding area.
The proposed amendment will not adversely burden public facilities,
including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or
disproportionate manner.
The proposed Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District boundary is
appropriately drawn in regard to location and classification of streets,
ownership lines, existing improvements, and the natural environment.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its April 18,
2017 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval.
One individual questioned if the site plan would come back to Council
for approval and expressed concerns regarding the number of parking
spaces being provided at the site.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the property may
be developed at a minimum standard, which is approved at the staff level.
Parks and Recreation staff has stated their intention to engage the
neighborhood prior to developing the site.
The City Attorney said the item will not come back to Council for site
plan approval; depending on the cost, it may come back to Council for
design and construction approval.
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In response to a question, Mr. Delk said the Parks and Recreation
Department will engage the neighborhood; the design will be subject to
setback standards. If the setbacks are reduced below a certain flexible
amount that staff can approve, public notice for a hearing and comp infill
would be required.
The City Manager said staff understands the importance of interacting
with the neighborhood to give them an understanding of what staff
plans to do. Staff will consider how the use of the site will impact
residential properties.
One individual supported leaving the two northern lots vacant and
developing the two southern lots.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment
from R-3 District (Pinellas County) to the Open Space/ Recreation
(OS/R) District (City) for 3109 and 3111 Wolfe Road and 421 and 501
North McMullen Booth Road. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9007-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9007-17 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
10. Second Readings - Public Hearing
10.1
Adopt Ordinance 9031-17 on second reading, amending Chapter 2, Section 2.527,
Code of Ordinances, relating to settlement of claims, to increase the amount of
settlement authorization.
Ordinance 9031-17 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9031-17 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes:
4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell and
Councilmember Jonson
11. City Manager Reports
11.1
Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Khors Construction, Inc. of
Thonotosassa, Florida in the amount of $228,000 including a 5% contingency, for the
renovation of the visitors’ locker room at Jack Russell Stadium, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same.
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This contract is for the renovation of the old visitors’ locker room on the third
base side of Jack Russell Stadium for use by Clearwater High School as well
as other teams visiting Jack Russell Stadium.
This project is the culmination of a partnership between numerous
organizations including the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia
Phillies, Clearwater for Youth, Clearwater High Baseball Boosters, Clearwater
High School, and Pinellas County School System. All of these groups
contributed funds so that the locker room could be renovated for use as the
home field for Clearwater High School.
The renovations will include reconstructing and modernizing the interior of the
locker facility to accommodate 40 individual team lockers, coach’s office with
lockers, restroom, and laundry facilities.
Construction will take place after the current high school baseball season is
completed in May and will take approximately 120 days to complete.
The organizations mentioned in this agenda item contributed a total of
$100,000 for this project. Staff is recommending that Parks and Recreation
salary savings be transferred to CIP 315-93656 - Jack Russell
Demo/Refurbishment at mid-year to fund the balance of the project cost.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A mid-year budget amendment will increase capital improvement project
315-93656, Jack Russell Stadium Demo/Refurbishment, by $100,000 in
donation revenues, and provide a transfer of $128,000 from general fund
salary savings to fund this project.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to take Item 11.1 out of order and to be
considered next (heard after Item 4.5). The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Three individuals spoke in support and thanked the Council and staff for
their efforts and partnership.
Councilmember Caudell moved to approve a proposal by
Construction Manager at Risk, Khors Construction, Inc. of
Thonotosassa, Florida in the amount of $228,000 including a 5%
contingency, for the renovation of the visitors’ locker room at Jack
Russell Stadium, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
12. City Attorney Reports – None.
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13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson said we had a Clearwater Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner for members of the City's various committees. He
provided an extra shout -out for those who served on the citizens advisory
committees because they spend a lot of time working for the City and
the City is better because of it. Just as the volunteers who work in the
Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, the Library and
other departments, they really help make Clearwater a better place. He
thanked all of the volunteers. He also welcomed Assistant City Manager
Micah Maxwell to the City.
Vice Mayor Hamilton welcomed back Assistant City Manager Micah
Maxwell to the City.
Councilmember Caudell welcomed Assistant City Manager Micah
Maxwell and said that Clearwater is the first Bike Your City to be
recognized in Pinellas County. She invited all to attend the kick -off event
at Station Square Park this Friday.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Attest
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City Clerk
City of Clearwater
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and
congratulated all local high school graduates.
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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Mayor
City of Clearwater
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