03/15/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 15, 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. Daniel Chen from Clearwater Chinese Christian church
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Councilmember Jonson
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 Surveyors and Mappers Week Proclamation, March 18-24, 2018 - Tom Mahony,
Engineering Dept.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 1, 2018 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve the minutes of the
March 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
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Kathleen Beckman requested that the City establish a policy requiring any
new building or remodeling authorized by City Council or the Planning Board
for the city include a quote for solar installation and that the City promote
the clean energy and Greenprint actions that residents and businesses have
taken.
Mr. James opposed the demolition of the Harborview Center and suggested
that it be used to attract restaurants and a night club, which would attract
more foot traffic and businesses along Cleveland Street.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Approve the purchase of Excess property insurance, including Bridges, Boiler and
Machinery and Terrorism coverages, from April 1, 2018 through April 1, 2019, at the level
of insurance provided for in this agenda item, at an amount not to exceed $1,600,000;
and approve locking in the property rate of$0.2520 per $100 of values through April 1,
2019 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.2 Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Clearwater Finance Department, Office of Risk Management and the Florida Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for driver's license and/or motor vehicle record
data exchange. (consent)
7.3 Award a construction contract to Andrew Sitework, LLC, of Ft Myers, Florida in the
amount of$412,166.39 for the Clearwater Country Club 30-inch Reclaimed Water Valves
Project (17-0020-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with
plans and specifications and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
7.4 Approve the final plat for Gulf to Bay Market Place Subdivision, which is physically
located at 2400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, located on the Northwest corner of Gulf to Bay
Boulevard and South Main Avenue. (consent)
7.5 Award a contract to The Pool Works of Florida, Inc. (Pool Works) for $106,690.12 to
perform certain pool maintenance activities for Morningside Pool located at 2400 Harn
Blvd. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (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.
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Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
8. Administrative Public Hearings
8.1 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2853 and 2859 Sunset Point
Road and an unaddressed parcel on Sunset Point Road; and pass Ordinances 9105-18,
9106-18 and 9107-18 on second reading. (ANX2015-07020)
This annexation request was passed on first reading on September 14, 2015
and involves three parcels of land totaling 17.541 acres located north of SR 590,
south of Sunset Point Road, east of US 19 and west of CR 193. All parcels are
part of the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and consist of the funeral home and
accessory facilities, including a personal care center and support area, as well
as approximately 14.264 acres of vacant land. The properties are contiguous to
existing city boundaries to the east and north. Second reading of this annexation
request was delayed because the applicant was renovating the personal care
center and support area of the funeral home under the County's jurisdiction. The
construction has been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued so
second reading can now take place. A Future Land Use Map designation of
Institutional (1) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District were
approved for the property on first reading. Due to the amount of time that has
lapsed since that hearing, new ordinance numbers have been assigned to
reflect the current year (previous Ordinance numbers: 8762-16, 8763-16 and
8764-16), so a third and final reading will also be scheduled at the April 4, 2018
meeting.
Planning and Development Director Michael Delk said the property
immediately to the south is owned by an elderly resident who lives in the one
dwelling unit.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and initial
Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2853 and
2859 Sunset Point Road and an unaddressed parcel on Sunset
Point Road. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9105-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9105-18 on second
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Councilmember Caudell,
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Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Jonson
Ordinance 9106-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9106-18 on
second 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
Ordinance 9107-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9107-18 on
second 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
8.2 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2829 Sunset Point Road; and
pass Ordinances 9108-18, 9109-18 and 9110-18 on second reading. (ANX2015-11033)
This annexation request was passed on first reading on January 19, 2016 and
involves one parcel of land totaling 0.814 acres, located on the south side of
Sunset Point Road approximately 250 feet west of CR-193. This parcel is part
of the Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and is now used for parking associated with
the newly renovated funeral home and accessory facilities, including the
personal care center and support area located on adjacent parcels (see
ANX2015-07020). The property is contiguous to existing city boundaries to the
west. Second reading of this annexation request was delayed because the
applicant was renovating the personal care center and support area of the
funeral home under the County's jurisdiction, and that project required additional
parking which is located on this parcel. The construction has been completed
and a Certificate of Occupancy issued so second reading can now take place.
A Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Institutional (1) District were approved for the property on first
reading. Due to the amount of time that has lapsed since that hearing, new
ordinance numbers have been assigned to reflect the current year (previous
Ordinance numbers: 8817-16, 8818-16 and 8819-16), so a third and final
reading will also be scheduled at the April 4, 2018 meeting.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Institutional (1) and initial
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Zoning Atlas designation of Institutional (1) District for 2829
Sunset Point Road. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9108-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9108-18 on second
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
Ordinance 9109-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9109-18 on
second 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
Ordinance 9110-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved pass Ordinance 9110-18 on
second 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
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 1859 East Drive, together with certain right-of-way of East Drive; and pass
Ordinances 9111-18, 9112-18, and 9113-18 on first reading. (ANX2017-12021)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.216-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the east side of East Drive approximately 200 feet south of Sunset Point
Road. The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive sanitary sewer
and solid waste service from the City. The Development Review Committee is
proposing that the 0.1-acres of East Drive right-of-way not currently within the
city limits also be annexed. The property is located within an enclave and is
contiguous to existing city boundaries on three sides. It is proposed that the
property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low
(RL) and a Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
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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
East 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 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 Overbook
Avenue. 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 the 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 at least one boundary; therefore, the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
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initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for 1859 East Drive, together with
certain right-of-way of East Drive. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9111-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9111-18 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
Ordinance 9112-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9112-18 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
Ordinance 9113-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9113-18 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
8.4 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 1745 East EI Trinidad Drive; and pass Ordinances 9117-18, 9118-18, and 9119-18
on first reading. (ANX2017-12023)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.160-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a single-family dwelling. The property is located
on the east side of East EI Trinidad Drive approximately 760 feet north of State
Road 590. 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 two sides. It is
proposed that the property be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation of
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:
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• The property currently receives water service from the City of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
East EI Trinidad 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
49 located at 565 Sky Harbor Drive. 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 the 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 at least one boundary; therefore the annexation is
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation, initial
Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and
initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density
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Residential (LMDR) District for 1745 East EI Trinidad Drive. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9117-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9117-18 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
Ordinance 9118-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9118-18 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
Ordinance 9119-18 was presented and read by title
only. Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9119-18
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
8.5 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: 601 Moss Avenue; 807 Glen Oak Avenue East; 3006 and 3007 Lake Vista Drive;
3030 and 3065 Hoyt Avenue; 3035 Grandview Avenue; and 3058, 3070 and 3076 Merrill
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) District for 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road; and pass ordinances 9120-18, 9121-18
and 9122-18 on first reading. (ANX2017-12024, ANX2017-12025 and ANX2018-01002)
These voluntary annexation petitions involve 2.524 acres of property consisting
of twelve parcels of land occupied by single family homes. The parcels are
located generally north of Drew Street, south of SR 590, and within '/4 mile east
or west of McMullen Booth Road. The applicants are requesting annexation in
order to receive sanitary sewer service from the City and will be connected to
the city sanitary sewer as part of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project. The properties are located within an enclave and are contiguous to
existing city limits along at least one boundary. It is proposed that the properties
at 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road be assigned a Future Land Use Map designation
of Residential Urban (RU) and the remaining properties be assigned Residential
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Low (RL). All properties are proposed to be assigned 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 property by the City. The applicants
will connect to the City's sanitary sewer service when it is made
available and are aware of the fee that must be paid in order to connect
and of 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) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the Countywide Plan designation for: 601 Moss Avenue;
807 Glen Oak Avenue East; 3006 and 3007 Lake Vista Drive; 3030 and
3065 Hoyt Avenue; 3035 Grandview Avenue; and 3058, 3070 and 3076
Merrill Avenue. This designation primarily permits residential uses at a
density of 5 units per acre. The proposed Residential Urban (RU)
Future Land Use Map category is consistent with the current
Countywide Plan designation for 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road. This
designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5 units
per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to all properties is
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The use of the subject
properties are 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
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• The properties proposed for annexation are contiguous to existing City
limits along at least one boundary; therefore, the annexations are
consistent with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
Councilmember Cundiff 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: 601 Moss Avenue; 807 Glen Oak
Avenue East; 3006 and 3007 Lake Vista Drive; 3030 and 3065 Hoyt
Avenue; 3035 Grandview Avenue; and 3058, 3070 and 3076 Merrill
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) District
for 3120 and 3124 Wolfe Road. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9120-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9120-18 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
Ordinance 9121-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9121-18 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
Ordinance 9122-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9122-18 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
8.6 Approve the annexation of 1990 North McMullen Booth Road and two contiguous
unaddressed parcels on Union Street and McMullen Booth Road; and pass Ordinance
9126-18 on first reading. (ANX2017-09020)
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This voluntary annexation petition involves four parcels of land totaling 7.62
acres on the west side of North McMullen Booth Road approximately 500 feet
south of Union Street. The parcels are owned by MB Investments of Clearwater,
Ltd./ Laura Weikel; Sarah Davidson; and Paul McMullen. Two of the four parcels
are vacant and the remaining two are occupied by single family homes. The
applicant is requesting annexation in order to redevelop the property with an
assisted living facility, which the applicant has indicated is the intended use;
however, no site plan has been submitted at this time. The property is
contiguous to existing city boundaries along the south.
The applicant has also submitted applications to change the property's Future
Land Use Map designation of Residential Suburban (RS) category to the
Residential Low Medium (RLM) category (LUP2017-09009) and to rezone the
property to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (REZ2017-09009)
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, and the applicant is aware of the
cost to extend sewer to the property. 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 50
located at 2681 Countryside Boulevard. 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 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.
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries along the south; therefore, the annexation is consistent
with Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
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Truet Gardner presented himself as the Applicant Representative.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the annexation of 1990
North McMullen Booth Road and two contiguous unaddressed
parcels on Union Street and McMullen Booth Road. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9126-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9126-18 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
8.7 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Suburban (RS)
category to the Residential Low Medium (RLM) category for 1990 North McMullen Booth
Road and two contiguous unaddressed parcels on Union Street and McMullen Booth
Road and pass Ordinance 9127-18 on first reading. (LUP2017-09009)
This Future Land Use Map amendment application involves four parcels of land
totaling 7.62 acres located on the west side of North McMullen Booth Road
approximately 500 feet south of Union Street. The parcels are owned by MB
Investments of Clearwater, Ltd./ Laura Weikel; Sarah Davidson; and Paul
McMullen. The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Map
designation of the subject property from Residential Suburban (RS) category to
the Residential Low Medium (RLM) category, indicating the intention to
redevelop the site as an assisted living facility; however, no plans have been
submitted at this time. The applicant has submitted a Petition for Annexation
(ANX2017-09020) and a Zoning Atlas Amendment (REZ2017-09009) which are
being processed concurrently with this case.
The proposed Residential Low Medium (RLM) category would permit
development at a density of 10 dwelling units per acre or a floor area ratio (FAR)
of 0.50. Residential equivalent uses are permitted at a density of 3 beds per
dwelling unit. The proposed Residential Low Medium (RLM) future land use
category will allow the site to act as a transition from the lower density
residential properties to the north and east to the higher intensity institutional
uses to the west and south.
The Planning & Development Department has determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the provisions of the
Community Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
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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.
The Countywide Plan Map designation for the property, as well as for the
residential neighborhoods in the vicinity, is Residential Low Medium (RLM), and
will remain so designated following this land use plan amendment. Therefore, in
accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
must be submitted to Forward Pinellas staff for administrative review and is
subject to acceptance by Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning
Council. The application is a small-scale amendment so review and approval
by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is not required.
The Community Development Board reviewed this application at its February
20, 2018 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
the Council.
Councilmember Jonson moved to approve a Future Land Use
Map Amendment from the Residential Suburban (RS) category to
the Residential Low Medium (RLM) category for 1990 North
McMullen Booth Road and two contiguous unaddressed parcels
on Union Street and McMullen Booth Road. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9127-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9127-18 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
8.8 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Agricultural Estate (AE) Residential District
(Pinellas County) to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District for 1990 North
McMullen Booth Road and two contiguous unaddressed parcels on Union Street and
McMullen Booth Road upon annexation; and pass Ordinance 9128-18 on first reading.
(REZ2017-09009)
This Zoning Atlas amendment involves four parcels of land totaling 7.62 acres
located on the west side of North McMullen Booth Road approximately 500 feet
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south of Union Street. The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property
from the Agricultural Estate (AE) Residential District (Pinellas County) to the
Medium Density Residential (MDR) District, indicating the intention to redevelop
the site as an assisted living facility; however, no site plan has been submitted
at this time. The applicant has submitted a petition for annexation
(ANX2017-09020) and a Future Land Use Map amendment which are being
processed concurrently with this case (LUP2017-09009).
The proposed Medium Density Residential (MDR) District will allow the site to
be redeveloped with residential or residential equivalent uses, including an
assisted living facility use. The proposed Medium Density Residential (MDR)
District is consistent with the surrounding zoning districts that exist in the
vicinity of the subject property. There is an existing pattern of institutional,
residential and residential equivalent uses along McMullen Booth Road, which is
designated as a Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor on the Countywide
Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor Map. As such, the proposed amendment will
allow development that is in character with the surrounding properties, including
residential neighborhoods to the north, across Union Street, and institutional
uses to the west and south.
The Planning & Development Department has 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 Medium Density Residential (MDR) 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 Medium Density Residential (MDR) 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 February
20, 2018 public hearing and made a unanimous recommendation of approval to
the Council.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve a Zoning Atlas
Amendment from the Agricultural Estate (AE) Residential District
(Pinellas County) to the Medium Density Residential (MDR)
District for 1990 North McMullen Booth Road and two contiguous
unaddressed parcels on Union Street and McMullen Booth Road
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upon annexation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9128-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor moved to pass Ordinance 9128-18 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. City Manager Reports
9.1 Amend the City's fiscal year 2017/18 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at first
quarter and pass Ordinances 9131-18 and 9132-18 on first reading.
The fiscal year 2017/18 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets were
adopted in September 2017 by Ordinances 9076-17 and 9077-17. Section
2.521 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires the City Manager to prepare a
quarterly report detailing income, expenditure estimates, collections, the
explanation of significant variances, as well as the financial status of all capital
improvement projects. Staff has provided a memorandum and a report that
outline the issues at first quarter that require amendment.
Councilmember Jonson moved to amend the City's fiscal year
2017/18 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets at first
quarter. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9131-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Caudell moved to pass Ordinance 9131-18 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
Ordinance 9132-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9132-18 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
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9.2 Amend the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Section 5.44, relating to security alarm
systems and pass Ordinance 9104-18 on first reading.
The Clearwater Police Department supports over 20,000 resident and business
alarm permit holders. The process to register permits, issue decals, and
manage payments for these residents and business owners has been a
manual process for nearly twenty years.
The Clearwater Police Department recently engaged PM AM Corporation to
create a web-based portal designed to manage alarm permits for residents and
business owners. This online portal will allow residents and business owners
to:
• Create a secure account with a Username and Password;
• Register a new alarm permit (previously registered alarm users will keep
their original permit number);
• Update the account holder's alarm permit profile (such as: mailing address,
alarm company name, emergency contacts, etc.);
• Make online payments for current or outstanding charges (a $5.00
convenience fee will apply);
• Access the City of Clearwater Alarm Ordinance; and
• Access tips and resources to reduce false alarm incidents.
Modernizing this process also requires updating the City's Alarm Ordinance. A
summary of the changes includes:
• Removal of the requirements relating to `Florida Power Corporation'
specifically, as it relates to electricity. The intent is to ensure the alarm
system is connected to electricity, without stating a specific electricity
company;
• Add the ability for a user to apply for an alarm permit electronically;
• Discontinue issuance of permit decals;
• Increase the "days to pay" false alarm service charge from 15 days to 30
days;
• Allows the City Manager to delegate appeals to an appropriate designee;
• Create an escalating service charge for repeated false alarms at the same
location based upon the below schedule:
New Alarm Service Charge Schedule
With this change, the first activation within a permit year of an alarm user's
unpermitted security alarm system, which was determined by the responding police
officer to have been a false alarm, shall result in a $50.00 service charge, unless
the alarm user registers their security alarm system pursuant to Sec. 5.61 within 30
days of the receipt of the notice of service charge. An alarm user who obtains a
permit for their unpermitted security alarm system and receives a courtesy warning
instead of a service charge will still have accumulated one false alarm in that
permit year for purposes of the escalating service charge schedule.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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Revenue received from service charges related to false alarms will be credited to
0010-00000-354106-000 - Police False Alarm Fee
In response to questions, Police Chief Daniel Slaughter said the amount of
the service fee for false alarm violations is lower than some of the
services and fines paid for other utilities. There are approximately 900
violations each year. He said there was no ability to pick a vendor, the
software provider works with the vendor.
Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to amend the Clearwater Code of
Ordinances, Section 5.44, relating to security alarm systems. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9104-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Jonson moved to pass Ordinance 9104-18 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
9.3 Federal Lobbying Contract
The City Clerk said the City received a letter from Van Scoyoc &Associates,
the City's federal lobbying firm, notifying staff that one of the principals
assigned to the City's account has left the firm. Per the current contract, the
City may terminate the agreement if one of the principals leave the firm or no
longer represent the City. She said Doug Gregory, the other principal
identified in the current agreement, and Harry Glenn will handle the City's
account.
In response to a question, the City Clerk said although Greg Burns and Mary
Scott Hardwick mainly staffed the City's projects, Doug Gregory is aware of
the City's agenda.
There was consensus not to terminate the agreement.
10. City Attorney Reports — None.
11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Jonson said he received correspondence from Mr. Kennedy
regarding the informative signage about the Free Park and Ride program
and asked the City to be diligent about the signs that get knocked over or
moved. Mr. Jonson said he forwarded the correspondence to PSTA. He
thanked staff for enforcing the property maintenance standards against a
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very dilapidated building. He said when he went to vote in his precinct, he
noted that he was the first one to vote there at 11:30 a.m. and only 7 people
voted after him. The CRA Executive Director gave a presentation to the
Downtown Partnership on Wednesday, she was very knowledgeable and
aware of the critical priorities moving forward. He congratulated
Councilmember Hamilton and Mr. Allbritton and said Mr. Allbritton will be a
great replacement.
Vice Mayor Hamilton thanked the voters for their support and said he never
thought it would be that wide of a margin. He was disappointed in the
election turnout; 28,000 vote -by -mail ballots were sent out and only 10,000
were returned. He stressed the importance of everyone being involved in
the voting process. He is looking forward to the next 4 years.
Councilmember Cundiff said he met with 5 10th graders who were visiting
from Japan, he showed them the Mayor's and City Manager's office and they
met with staff He said next year will mark 60 years of the Sister City
program which is a great partnership with Nagano.
Councilmember Caudell thanked Dr. Kay and Dr. Patel for turning dirt and is
excited for Nova Southeastern University to be in the city and for staff to
accelerate the process to quickly open.
12. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events and congratulated
David Allbritton and Councilmember Hamilton for winning their election on
March 13.
13. Adjourn
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City of Clearwater
The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
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