02/13/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes February 13, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hoyt Hamilton,
Councilmember Doreen Caudell, Councilmember Bob Cundiff and
Councilmember Bill Jonson
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 — Rev. Dr. John R. Thompson from Countryside Christian Center
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Caudell
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.) — None.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 1, 2018 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
February 1, 2018 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
Marita Lynch expressed support for the signal box art wraps located
throughout the city and suggested that the City continue partnering with
the community's creative types, which will attract the bars and people to
Downtown.
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7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve a Revocable License Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Jolley
Trolley Transportation of Clearwater Incorporated, for the exclusive use of city-owned
property at 115 South Martin Luther King Jr Avenue and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Approve the agreement between Phillies Florida LLC and the City of Clearwater Fire and
Rescue Department to provide emergency medical services at Spectrum Field for 2018
baseball events as outlined in the agreement and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
7.3 Approve an agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates to provide lobbying services at the
federal level from February 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022 at a cost of$7,500 per
month, plus estimated expenses of$5,000, not to exceed $95,000 per year, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.4 Approve a contingency contract with Motley Rice, LLC., for representation for claims
arising out of the opioid epidemic and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Hamilton 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 amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan repealing and
replacing Chapters 1-3 which update goals, objectives and policies; increase density and
intensity and revise height; modify Character District boundaries; and expand the Old Bay
Character District boundaries northward; and pass Ordinance 9103-18 on first reading.
The Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan serves as a Special Area Plan
for the Downtown Planning Area and as a Community Redevelopment Plan for
the Community Redevelopment Area. Since the adoption of the Plan many
changes have occurred in the Downtown; however, there continues to be a lack
of commercial development, erosion of neighborhood character, and limited
new housing development. This update is primarily focused on the land use
components of the Plan, with additional updates to incorporate current data.
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Chapter 4, Implementation Plan, is not being amended at this time; however, it
is incorporated into the updated document and reformatted to be consistent with
the Plan as a whole. Chapter 4 is anticipated to be updated concurrently with
the 15-year review of the Community Redevelopment Area Plan by Pinellas
County in 2018.
The Planning and Development Department is recommending amendments to
the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan to increase development
potential, support preservation of neighborhood character, eliminate the need for
lot consolidation in certain Districts, support variety of housing types, and
encourage a multimodal Downtown.
Ordinance No. 9103-18 proposes to:
• Reaffirm and update the Vision, Guiding, Principles, Goals, Objectives
and Policies;
• Expand the Old Bay Character District boundary and subsequently the
Downtown Planning Area boundary;
• Consolidate two Character District Boundaries into one;
• Increase intensity and density throughout;
• Revise maximum permitted height to provide for transitions and
consistency between standards and policy;
• Revise Character District policies;
• Incorporate the visions of recently completed supporting documents
including Imagine Clearwater, North Marina Area Master Plan,
Clearwater Comprehensive Boating Plan, and East Gateway District
Vision Plan;
• Add density specific to overnight accommodations functioning as bed
and breakfasts in the Old Bay and Prospect Lake Character Districts;
and
• Remove the Design Guidelines.
The Community Development Board, in its capacity as the Local Planning
Agency (LPA), will review the proposed amendments to the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan at a special public hearing on January 9, 2018,
and make a recommendation to City Council. The Planning and Development
Department will report the recommendation at the City Council meeting.
The Community Redevelopment Agency will review the proposed amendments
to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan at its meeting on January 16,
2018 and make a recommendation to the Council. The Planning and
Development Department will report the recommendation at the City Council
meeting.
At the February 16, 2018 work session, there was council consensus to
continue first reading to February 12, 2018.
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Senior Planner Ella Crandall provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Crandall said staff is proposing an
alternative boundary expansion with an even boundary line that is not
jagged. Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said staff is
not attempting to change the fundamental character of the neighborhood.
Staff is attempting to eliminate any bifurcation of common ownership
along Ft. Harrison Avenue relative to the boundary line of this district.
He said staff does not anticipate the future development along Ft.
Harrison to be single-family homes but rather a mix of relatively modest
scaled residential, such as multi-family homes over retail. Mr. Delk said
staff is trying to preserve the moderate scale of the neighborhood.
Planner Manager Lauren Matzke said many of these properties are zoned
commercial,the maximum height is 25 ft. for minimum standards but
applicants can request up to 50 ft. through commercial zoning. She said
many of the properties are zoned LMDR (low medium density residential)
and are approximately 30 ft. high.
It was suggested that the boundary line amendment be made at
second reading.
In response to questions, Mr. Crandall said existing buildings that are
taller than the proposed maximum height guidelines would be
established as non-confirming sites. Parking is being looked at as part of
the Downtown zoning code to address the minimum downtown parking
requirements and where it is regulated.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve amendments to the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan repealing and
replacing Chapters 1-3 which update goals, objectives and
policies; increase density and intensity and revise height; modify
Character District boundaries; and expand the Old Bay Character
District boundaries northward. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9103-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to amend Ordinance 9103-18 as
follows:
On page 3 of the ordinance, recital 3 is amended to read as follows:
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WHEREAS, these proposed amendments to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan will afford greater redevelopment opportunity
through increased density and intensity for the continued revitalization
of the Downtown Planning Area by private enterprise and is consistent
with the needs of the City as a whole; and
On page 3 of the ordinance, a new recital 6 is added to clarify which
chapters and appendices are being amended by this ordinance and to
state which are substantively unaffected by this ordinance to read as
follows:
WHEREAS, these proposed amendments repeal and replace Chapters 1
through 3 and appendices 2 through 6, and delete appendices 9 and 10
from the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan; Chapter 4 and
appendices 1, 7 and 8 are substantively unaffected by this ordinance,
other than reformatting, and could be updated when the Board of
County Commissioners completes its Tax Increment Finance 15-year
review around October 2018; and
On page 3 of the ordinance, recitals 7 through 9, as re-ordered, are
amended to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency has reviewed the
proposed amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan,
as detailed in Exhibit "A," and recommends approval to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan, as detailed in Exhibit "A," was were reviewed by the
Community Development Board, which is the local planning agency for the
City of Clearwater for purposes of the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, and the Community
Development Board found the Proposed Plan to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Gonformc proposed amendments to the Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan conform to the City's general
comprehensive plan; and
Section 1 of the ordinance is amended by stating that Appendices 9
and 10 are to be deleted, Chapters 1 through 3 and Appendices 2
through 6 are repealed and replaced by the Exhibit, and Chapter 4 and
Appendices 1, 7 and 8 are substantively unaffected other than
reformatting, to read as follows:
Section 1. Delete Appendices 9 and 10 from the current Clearwater
Downtown Redevelopment Plan, and Chapters 1 through 3 and
Appendices 2 through 6 of the The current Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan is are repealed and shall be replaced by Exhibit
"A," which is hereby adopted; Chapter 4 and Appendices 1, 7 and 8 are
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substantively unaffected by this ordinance other than their reformatting
and are included in Exhibit "A." the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan �uhiGh is attaC�-ed hereto as Exhibit "A," and TCVZ7�i r LT�Af�fY TJZT G�T7 ,
hereby adopted
Section 2 of the ordinance is amended by adding the full name of the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and reference to Exhibit A,
to read as follows:
Section 2.The City Manager or designee shall forward said the proposed
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan amendments, as detailed in
Exhibit "A," to any agency required by law or rule to review or approve
same.
On page 62 of Exhibit A, amend Table 3.2. Old Bay Development
Potential as follows:
Old Bay
Fronting on N. Ft. Harrison Ave. &westward: 1.5
FAR
Eastward of properties fronting on N. Ft. Harrison Ave.: 0.5
35 dwelling units per acre or
50 dwelling units per acre for mixed use
West of N. Osceola Ave. & north of Seminole St. &2 acres or
Density greater, excluding properties fronting on Cedar St.: 50 hotel
units per acre
Bed & Breakfasts: 35 rooms per acre, not to exceed 10 rooms
West of N. Osceola Ave. & between Drew& Georgia Sts. &or
pmpeFties between N. Osceola & N. Ft. Harrison Aves. &
between Jones & Drew Sts.: 150 feet
West of Garden Ave. &south of Nicholson St.: 55 feet
East of Garden Ave. &south of Nicholson St., or north of
Nicholson St. & between N. Ft. Harrison & Garden Aves., or
north of Cedar St. & between N. Osceola & N. Ft. Harrison
Height Aves.: 45 feet
NeFth of NiGhelson St.: 30-#-.
North of Nicholson St. &south of Cedar St. &west of N. Ft.
Harrison Ave. &east of N. Osceola Ave, or west of N. Osceola
Ave. &fronting on Cedar St., or north of Nicholson St. & east
of Garden Ave.: 35 feet
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On page 74 of Exhibit A, amend Table 3.4. Prospect Lake Development Potential as follows:
Prospect Lake
FAR West of S. Prospect Ave. & Knights Alley: 2.5
Remainder of District: 1.5
West of S. Prospect Ave. & Knights Alley: 75 dwelling units
per acre
Density Remainder of District: 50 dwelling units per acre
Entire District: 40 hotel units per acre,
Bed and Breakfasts: 35 rooms per acre, not to exceed 10
rooms
South of Laura St.,&fronting on or south of Cleveland St.:
75 feet
North of Laura St. &west of Marin Luther King, Jr. Ave.: 55
Height: feet
North of& not fronting on Cleveland St. & east of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Ave.: 39 35 feet
On page 78 of Exhibit A, amend Table 3.5. Downtown Gateway Development Potential as follows:
Downtown Gateway
Fronting on Cleveland St. between Missouri & Hillcrest Aves. or
FAR fronting on Gulf to Bay Blvd.: 1.5
Remainder of District: 0.55
35 dwelling units per acre
Density Generally, fronting on Missouri Ave., Cleveland St., Gulf to Bay
Blvd. more specifically as shown on Map 3.4, Maximum Hotel
Density: 40 hotel units per acre
South of Grove St.,&fronting on or south of Cleveland St.
between Missouri & N. San Remo Aves., or south of Laura St.
between Hillcrest & N. San Remo Aves., & properties eastward
Height of Gulf to Bay Blvd. &south of De Leon St.: 55 feet
South of Drew St. & between Missouri & Hillcrest Aves.: 45 feet
South of Drew St. between N-. Hillcrest & N. Highland Aves.: 30
35 feet
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On page 124 of Exhibit A, insert graphics of the Plan as follows:
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9103-18, as
amended, on first reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Continue to March 1, 2018: Adopt Ordinance 9103-18 on second reading, amending the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan, repealing and replacing Chapters 1-3 which
update goals, objectives and policies; increasing density and intensity and revise height;
modifying Character District boundaries; and expanding the Old Bay Character District
boundaries northward.
No Action Taken.
10. City Manager Reports
Campaign Signs
The City Manager said staff continues to receive on a daily basis
anonymous complaints regarding the placement of campaign signs. If
the violations exist, staff is handling the matter appropriately with the sign
owner. Campaign signs placed in the right-of-way must be removed.
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In response to a question, Planning and Development Director Michael
Delk said city code requires a 5-ft. setback. He said it is not always easy
to tell where the right-of-way line is located, it may differ from place to
place. Generally speaking, if the sign is located inside the sidewalk area
it is likely on or near private property. If the sign is located on the
street-side of the sidewalk, it is within the public right-of-way.
The City Manager said the signs cited in the initial complaint were not
illegal. The complainant is now getting more technical. Staff is
responding to all advised complaints.
Support Downtown Clearwater
The City Manager said staff will be reaching out to a new organization,
Support Downtown Clearwater, to have a better idea of their mission and
purpose.
New Pedestrian Crosswalk
The City Manager the new pedestrian crosswalk at the Causeway and East
Shore Drive, east of the roundabout is in place and operational. The
crosswalk is heavily used by pedestrians and causing minimum impact
to vehicular traffic. He said extension of the decorative fencing along
the roundabout (north and south sides), from Mandalay Ave./Coronado Dr. to
the crosswalk, as well as replacing the pavers with asphalt, is scheduled
for May 2018.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 Discussion regarding offshore oil drilling - Mayor Cretekos
The Mayor commented that the resolution, if adopted, would be forwarded to
the BIG C for their consideration.
Two individuals spoke in support.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve Item 12.1. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Resolution 18-06 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to adopt Resolution 18-06. The
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motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson said he spent time with the Legislative Delegation in
Tallahassee on the 30th and the special act amendment was approved; he
reported it was passed in the House on the 8th and is pending 2nd reading
on the house floor. He said he had supper at Clearsky Cafe on Cleveland
St. at a sidewalk table and met a couple from Dunedin who came to
downtown Clearwater for dinner. He commended the Clearwater
Neighborhood Coalition for the conference and thanked the Mayor for his
participation. He said he is encouraged with the depth of dialogue from the
candidates at the two organized forums and is pleased to see interest in
moving Clearwater forward.
Councilmember Caudell said she appreciates the support from Council and
staff as she gets overly passionate regarding some topics that come before
Council. She encouraged all to join in on the activities in downtown.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
15. Adjourn
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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