FLS2005-02016
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May 27, 2005
Mr. Thomas Coates
Triangle Development. LLC.
714 North Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
RE: Development Order regarding case FLS2005-02016 at 500 North Fort Harrison Avenue.
Dear Mr. Coates:
This letter constitutes a Development Order pursuant to Section 4-202.E of the Community
Development Code. On March 25, 2005, Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed your
application for Flexible Standard Development approval to renovate a building and replace an existing
vehicular sales and services establishment (a prohibited use within the Downtown Plan area) with an
office within the Downtown District under the provisions of Section 2-902. The exterior of the
building will be renovated with awnings (SW 6601 - Tanger) and painted SW 2865 - Classical Yellow
and SW2831 (Classical Gold) (main body), SW 2817 (Rockwood Amber) and SW6649 (Tango)
(accent -above and below storefront window, etc.) and SW 7104 (Cotton White) (trim) (all colors
Sherwin Williams). The color of the awnings will be the color of the fabric and not painted on.
Additional improvements to the site will include the removal of all attached and freestanding signage,
window stickers, wall-mounted air conditioner units (and openings filled), weeds and debris and all
vehicles for sale. Finally, existing beds will be landscaped. This differs from the original application
which included the removal of additional paving and the installation of a more extensive landscape
plan. The DRC recommended approval of the application with the following bases and conditions:
Bases for Approval:
1. The proposal complies with other standards in the Code including the General Applicability
Criteria per Section 3-913.
2. The proposal is in compliance with the Vision, Goals, Objects and Policies of the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the Downtown Core character district.
3. The proposal is consistent with the Design Guidelines.
4. The development is compatible with the surrounding area and will enhance other redevelopment
efforts.
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May 27, 2005
Coates - Page Two
Conditions of Approval:
1. That all other future changes to the exterior of the building be reviewed by Staff for compliance
with Downtown Design Guidelines and all applicable Code requirements.
2. That all signage meet the requirements of Code and be limited to attached signs on the canopies or
attached directly to the building and be architecturally-integrated with the design of the building
with regard to proportion, color, material and finish as part of a final Comprehensive Sign Program
package (as required) submitted to and approved by Staff prior to the issuance of any sign permits
which includes that:
. All signs be designed as part of an overall theme that respect, enhance and contribute to the
architectural style, detailing and elements of a building;
. All signs consist of design, colors, materials, size, shape and methods of illumination which
reinforce the overall design of the fa<;ade;
. All attached signs are installed so the method of installation is concealed or made an
integral part of the design of the sign;
. All wall signs be located on flat, unadorned parts of a fa<;ade such as the horizontal band
between the storefront and second floor or on windows, awning flaps, fascia, etc.;
. That all signs meet the requirements of Code and the Design Guidelines; and
. The letter size, letter and word spacing, font style and other design elements of all signs
create an overall high quality aesthetic appearance.
I concur with the findings of the Development Review Committee and, through this letter, approve
your application for Flexible Standard Development with the above two conditions. The approval is
based on and must adhere to the application, paint samples and photographs dated received February
10 and 24,2005 and supplemental photographs dated received May 19,2005.
The issuance of this Development Order does not relieve you of the necessity to obtain any building
permits or pay any impact fees that may be required. In order to facilitate the issuance of any permit or
license affected by this approval, please bring a copy of this letter with you when applying for any
permits or licenses that require this prior development approval.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mark T. Parry, Consulting Planner, at 727-562-
4558. You can access zoning for parcels within the City through our website:
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Sincerely,
Michael Delk, AICP
Planning Director
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVE. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
PHONE (727) 562-4567 FAX (727) 562-4576
CASE SUMMARY
FLS2005-02016
500 N FT HARRISON AVE
HARRISON VILLAGE
Flexible Standard Development to renovate a building and replace an existing vehicular sales and services establishment
(a prohibited use within the Downtown Plan area) with a real estate sales office within the Downtown District. The exterior
of the building will be renovated with awnings, wall fountain and repainted.
PEOPLE
Role:
Other
NORTH MYRTLE AVENUE
ASSOCIATION
TOM SELHORST
1010 BLANCHE B LITTLEJOHN TRAI
CLEARWATER, FL 33755
CURT R LARSON
2379 OLD COACH TRL
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
CLEARWATER NEIGHBORHOODS
COALITION
2544 FRISCO DRIVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
THOMAS COATES
411 CLEVELAND STEET
UNIT 266
CLEARWATER, FL
Owner/Property
Other
Other
FEES
Flex Std-Commercial
Assessed Amount
$0.00
Total $0.00
Amount Paid
$0.00
$0.00
CONDITIONS
PHONE: 727-443-3699
FAX: No Fax
PHONE: No Phone
FAX: No Fax
PHONE: 727-725-3345
FAX: No Fax
PHONE: 727-446-0020
FAX: 727-446-0002
Balance Due
$0.00
$0.00
All conditions must be met before a permit can be issued.
Building Facade Landscape C
Met Per Section 3-1202.E.2. Foundation plantings shall be provided for 100% of a building facade with
frontage along a street right of way, excluding space necessary for building ingress and egress, within a
minimum five foot wide landscaped area composed of at least two accent trees (or palm equivalents) or
three palms for every 40 linear feet of building facade and one shrub for every 20 square feet of
required landscaped area. A minimum of 50% of the area shall contain shrubs with the remainder to be
ground cover.
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FLS2.005-02016
500 N FT HARRISON AVE
Engineering Condition
Met 1) Show truck route to dumpster pad on the site plan. 4/5/05 - SEE SOLID WASTE COMMENT.
Environmental Condition
Met No Issues
Land Resource Condition
Met No Issues.
Landscape
Met Verify the required driveway width in front of building with the Fire plans reviewer. If the drive is one way
and can be permitted at the 13 foot width, use the additional area available to add building facade
landscaping to the area in front of the building. Add an island at the north end of the parking spaces
along Ft. Harrison in order to reduce the sidth of the curb cut.
Landscape 10% Interior Condi
Met Per Section 3-1202.E.1 Code requires a minimum of 10% interior green space of gross vehicular use
area or 12% of gross vehicular use area if parking spaces area greater than 110% of the required
parking. Interior islands shall be designed so that in most cases no more than 10 parking spaces are
provided in a row. Interior islands shall be a minimum of 150 sq. ft., and be 8l, of green space from
back of curb to back of curb.
Landscape Curbing Condition
Met Per Section 3-1204.0. all landscaping must be protected from vehicular and pedestrian traffic by the
installation of curbing and wheel stops, or other protective devices along the perimeter of any
landscaping which adjoins vehicular use areas and sidewalks. These protective devices shall have a
minimum height of six inches above grade.
Landscape Island Plant Condi
Met Per Section 3-1202.E.1. -1 Tree/island minimum; 1 Tree/150 sq. ft. of required green space; Shrubs:
50% of required green space; and Groundcover shall be utilized for required green space in lieu of turf.
Landscape Site Triangle Cond
Met Landscape Plan does not show the sight triangles as described in Article 3, ~ivision 9, revise the plan
to show these triangles at all the street and driveway intersections.
Parks & Recs Condition
Met No Issues
Req'd Tree Size Condition
Met Per Section 3-1202.8.1. Code requires trees to be 10' in height and 21/2" cal. at planting, ornamental
trees can be 8' in height and 2" cal.' and palms must be 10' clear and straight trunk at planting. Make
changes in Legend and submit revised page for review.
Solid Waste Condition
Met Solid Waste service can remain as at present no more then 2 containers (black barrels) will be
allowed before dumpster is required with enclosure.
Storm Water Condition
Met no issues
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FLS2005-02016
500 N FT HARRISON AVE
Traffic Eng Condition
Met 1. Show 20' x 20' sight visibility triangles at the driveway - (City's Community Development Code,
Section 3-904).
MET
2. Provide an accessible path from a building's accessible el7ltrance to a public
sidewalk compliant with Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Chapter 11, Section
11-4.3.2. 4/13/05 - MET
MET, However because the accessible path must be exclusive of the the drive aisle the flow must be
one-way only. Add directional arrows and proper signage (Do Not Enter, Oneway) to better inform
motorists. 4/13/05 - MET
3. Provide handicap parking stall and sign details compliant with City standards. (Part C Section 100,
Index No. 118) NOT MET - Fine must read $255 not $200.
4/13/05 - MET
4. Show dimensions for parallel parking spaces compliant with City standards.
MET
5. Relocate H/C parking space near accessible entrance.' Suggest replacing regular parallel parking
stall with a parallel H/C parking stall thereby satisfying this requirement. Florida Accessibility Code for
Building Construction Chapter 11, Section 11-4.6.2 & Section 11-4.6.3. NEW COMMENT 4/5/2005
4/13/05 - MET
6. All of the above to be addressed prior to a D.O. 4/13/05 - MET
ACTIVITIES Date 1 Date 2 Date 3
Solid Waste Review 3/1/2005 3/23/2005
See conditions.
Engineering Review 3/1/2005
See condition.
Land Resource Review 3/1/2005 3/14/2005 3/14/2005
See Conditions
Tree Survey Recd 3/1/2005 3/14/2005
Zoning Review 3/1/2005 3/3/2005
Landscaping Review 3/1/2005 4/18/2005 4/18/2005
see conditions
Fire Review 3/1/2005 3/17/2005 3/17/2005
No issue
Stormwater Review 3/1/2005 3/21/2005
no issues
Environmental Review 3/1/2005 3/15/2005
No Issues
Documents attached in PPlan 3/1/2005
D.O. Mailed Out 3/1/2005
Park & Rec Review 3/1/2005
See Conditions
Site Visit 3/1/2005
Traffic Eng Review 3/1/2005
See conditions.
Application received 3/1/2005
Done
Disp By
DONE TJG
DONE Roberta Gluski
DONE Rick Albee
DONE Rick Albee
DONE MTP
DONE A_D
DONE Ann Downes-Blackbu
DONE Jason Kinney
DONE Heather Faessle
DONE Bennett Elbo
DONE SLW
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.FLS2005-02016
500 N FT HARRISON AVE
Legal Review 3/1/2005 3/3/2005 DONE MTP
no issues
Harbor Master Review 3/1/2005 3/3/2005 DONE MTP
no issues
DRC Meeting 3/1/2005 3/31/2005
CRT Review 3/1/2005
Variance Approved 4/26/2005 DONE MTP
D.O. Mailed Out 5/25/2005 5/25/2005 DONE MTP
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