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05/15/2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER May 15, 2018 Present: Chair Michael Boutzoukas, Vice Chair Christopher J. Anuszkiewicz, Board Member Mary A. Lau, Board Member John Quattrocki, Board Member Brian Barker, Board Member Jordan Behar, Acting Board Member Elizabeth Van Scoyoc Absent: Board Member Mike Flanery Also Present: Jay Daigneault - Attorney for the Board, Michael Fuino - Assistant City Attorney, Michael L. Delk - Planning & Development Director, Gina Clayton - Assistant Planning & Development Director, Patricia O. Sullivan - Board Reporter A. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. B. ROLL CALL: C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: April 17, 2018 Member Anuszkiewicz moved to approve minutes of the April 17, 2018 Community Development Board meeting as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. D. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. E. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting: (Items 1-5) Community Development 5/15/2018 1 1. Level Three Application Case: LUP2017-09004 — Properties in the Downtown Gateway and Prospect Lake Character Districts (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Owner: Not Applicable; City of Clearwater Initiated Amendment Applicant: City of Clearwater (100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone- 727-562-4626- email: kyle.brotherton @myclearwater.com) Location: 175.148 acres, comprised of 969 properties in the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) as expanded in 2003, generally located east of Prospect Avenue, south of Drew Street, north of Court Street, and west of Highland Avenue, and one property located on the southeast corner of Chestnut Street and Myrtle Avenue Request: The Community Development Board (CDB) is reviewing a request to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from seven different future land use categories to the Central Business District (CBD) category and making a recommendation to City Council. Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Country Club Addition Neighbors, Clearwater Downtown Neighborhood Association, Glen Oaks Park, Hillcrest Neighbors, Skycrest Neighborhood Association, Creekside Manor I & 11 & East Gateway Business and Neighbors Association. Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner Assistant City Attorney Michael Fuino said a scrivener's error in the Ordinance title attached to this item and the location description of a property would be amended during the City Council approval process. See below for motion to recommend approval. 2. Level Three Application Case: REZ2017-09005 — Properties in the Downtown Gateway and Prospect Lake Districts (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Owner: Not Applicable; City of Clearwater Initiated Amendment Applicant: City of Clearwater (100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone- 727-562-4626- email: kyle.brotherton @myclearwater.com) Location: 175.148 acres, comprised of 969 properties in Community Redevelop- ment Area (CRA) as expanded in 2003, generally located east of Prospect Avenue, south of Drew Street, north of Court Street, and west of Highland Avenue, and one property located on the southeast corner of Chestnut Street and Myrtle Avenue Request: The Community Development Board (CDB) is reviewing a request to amend the Zoning Atlas from eight different zoning districts to the Downtown (D) District and making a recommendation to City Council. Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Country Club Addition Neighbors, Clearwater Downtown Neighborhood Association, Glen Oaks Park, Hillcrest Neighbors, Skycrest Neighborhood Association, Creekside Manor I & 11 & East Gateway Business and Neighbors Association. Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner Community Development 5/15/2018 2 See below for motion to recommend approval. 3. Level Three Application Case: LUP2017-09005 — Properties within the Old Bay Character District Expansion Area (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Owner: Not Applicable; City of Clearwater Initiated Amendment Applicant: City of Clearwater (100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone- 727-562-4626- email: kyle.brotherton @myclearwater.com) Location: 10.848 acres generally located north of Nicholson Street, west of the Pinellas Trail, east of Clearwater Harbor, and within 285 feet of Cedar Street Request: The Community Development Board (CDB) is reviewing a request to amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Commercial General (CG), Residential Urban (RU), and Institutional (1) categories to the Central Business District (CBD) category and making a recommendation to City Council. Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Old Clearwater Bay Neighborhood Association. Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner See below for motion to recommend approval. 4. Level Three Application Case: REZ2017-09006 — Properties within the Old Bay Character District Expansion Area (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Owner: Not Applicable; City of Clearwater Initiated Amendment Applicant: City of Clearwater (100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone- 727-562-4626- email: kyle.brotherton @myclearwater.com) Location: 10.848 acres generally located north of Nicholson Street, west of the Pinellas Trail, east of Clearwater Harbor, and within 285 feet of Cedar Street Request: The Community Development Board (CDB) is reviewing a request to amend the Zoning Atlas from the Commercial (C), Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Institutional (1) Districts to the Downtown (D) District and making a recommendation to City Council. Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Old Clearwater Bay Neighborhood Association Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner Member Lau moved to recommend approval of Cases LUP2017-09004, REZ2017- 090057 LUP2017-09005, and REZ2017-09006 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the applications and the Staff Reports, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Reports. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Community Development 5/15/2018 3 5. Level Two Application Case: FLD2018-03007 — 1339-1345 Park Street and 1344-1350 Pierce Street Owner/Applicant: Society St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Upper Pinellas County, Inc. (23399 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765); phone: 727-441-3790; email. svdpsoupa-tampabay.rr.com) Location: 1.30 acres located at the terminus of Park Street, approximately 250 feet west of Evergreen Avenue. Atlas Page: 287B Existing Zoning: Commercial (C) District and Residential Medium Density (MDR) District Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project in the Commercial (C) District for a proposed social public service agency located at 1339-1345 Park Street and 1344-1350 Pierce Street. The project is 22 feet in height, includes 39 parking spaces, and requests allowable flexibility consistent with Community Development Code Sections 2-704.F and 3- 1202.G. Proposed Use: Social/Public Service Agency Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition Presenter: Melissa Hauck-Baker, AICP, Senior Planner Member Lau moved to approve Case FLD2018-03007 on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff Report, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report, with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The Community Development Board recessed from 1:11 to 1:14 p.m. F. DIRECTOR'S ITEM: (Item 1) 1. Update on the Downtown Implementation Plan (Chapter 4, Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan) CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Director Amanda Thompson reviewed the draft of Chapter 4, Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan to include: 1) People Goal — Downtown shall be a place that attracts residents, visitors, businesses and their employees, and enables development of a community. The City shall encourage a vibrant and active public realm, recreation and entertainment opportunities, and support the community and neighborhoods; 2) Accessibility Goal — Downtown will have a connected network with mobility choices; 3) Accessibility Amenity Urban Design Goal — Downtown will be a memorable place to be enjoyed that is enhanced by Clearwater's waterfront location, natural resources, built environment, and history; and 4) Urban Design Goal — Downtown will be a dynamic built environment of dense and Community Development 5/15/2018 4 livable patterns and active and attractive streets through the use of quality urban design and architecture. 1) Downtown Core District plans to incorporate all components of Imagine Clearwater, Main Library renovations, Station Square Park redesign, property acquisition, facade grants, and a potential multi modal facility that will coordinate with Pinellas County and other transportation services and facilities. A parking study was planned; 2) Old Bay District plans to acquire North Ward School, and improve Seminole Boat Launch and connection to Pinellas Trail; 3) South Gateway plans encourage trail use; 4) Prospect Lake; and 5) Downtown Gateway - Phase III streetscaping project and Stevenson Creek greenway restoration for a park amenity were underway and Festival Market/Mercado was in final design. The Downtown Gateway's 5 -year plan update will include programs for community led art projects. Updates to Master Plans for downtown streets and streetscaping were underway. Ft. Harrison Street improvements were completed and a Drew Street review was underway. A RFP (Request for Proposals) will be released for redevelopment of S. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Ms. Thompson said the CRA acted as a facilitator and private developer focused on brick and mortar projects. A study would determine if water, sewer, and gas pipeline infrastructure was sufficient for development. Policy implementation included housing market studies and funding for mixed income housing construction from CDBG (Community Development Block Grant), SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program sources. Renewal of the County's contribution to the CRA TIF (Tax Increment Financing) was scheduled in October. The TIF only could be used in the CRA area. Ms. Thompson hoped to present a robust set of projects to the County when it considered renewal. Public Hearings begin in June. This plan will be presented for approval to the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), City Council, and Pinellas County. The presentation was complimented. It was stated the Board looked forward to updates as they helped members understand underlying concepts when projects were presented for approval. G. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Attest L/ Board Re Community Development 5/15/2018 air Community Deve ment Board 5 CITY OF CLEARWATER CLEARWATER P .\NNENG & DEVELOPMENT, POST OF1,1(.:h: B. sN 4748, (E E:ARwv r a, FLORIDA 33758-4748 'MUNICIPAL SERVICES ICES Buu DING, 100 SOUTH M7 rri.r AVENUE, Ci.EARWATER, Ft.o:u DA 33756 I'ta FPHON ; (72 562-4567 Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet TO: Community Development Board Members FROM: Michael Delk, Planning and Development Director COPIES: Pam Akin City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter SUBJECT: Agenda Items for May 15, 2018 DATE: May 09, 2018 CDB packets being distributed contain the following: Unapproved minutes of previous meetings April 17, 2018 CONTINUED FROM THE April 17, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING (ITEMS 1 -4) 1. Case: LUP2017 -09004 & REZ2017- 09005— Properties in the Downtown Gateway and Prospect Lake Character Districts (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner 2. Case: LUP2017 -09005 & REZ2017- 09006— Properties within the Old Bay Character District Expansion Area (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (Items 1 1. Case -: 1339 -1345 Park Street and 1344 -1350 Pierce Street Presenter: elissa Hauck Baker, AICP, Senior Planner Yes: / No: I have conducte � pe ;. on, vestigation on the personal site visit to the foil win properties. Signature: uw Date: /2-o t 3 �/= et,J PRINT ' AME IV\ e A. S:\Planning Department\C D B)Agendas DRC & CDB\CDB12018105 May 15. 201811 Cover MEMO 2018.docx CITY OF CLEARWATER CI FARWAXER PANNING & De v F.F.oa\.FN r, POST Ortier: Boy 4748, Cr E RWA i re, FLORIDA 33758-4748 MUNICIPAL SERVICES VICES B n_uiti:,, 1i_(; SoF:ri 5tsrn.F: A i Nuey C .i:.yia- ":n.x, FLORIDA 33756 Tl l.retiem F ;72 ?1 562-4567 Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet TO: Community Development Board Members FROM: Michael Delk, Planning and Development Director COPIES: Pam Akin City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter SUBJECT: Agenda Items for May 15, 2018 DATE: May 09, 2018 CDB packets being distributed contain the following: Unapproved minutes of previous meetings April 17, 2018 CONTINUED FROM THE April 17, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING (ITEMS 1 -4) 1. Case: LUP2017 -09004 & REZ2017- 09005— Properties in the Downtown Gateway and Prospect Lake Character Districts (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner 2. Case: LUP2017 -09005 & REZ2017- 09006— Properties within the Old Bay Character District Expansion Area (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (Items 1 1. Case -: 1339 -1345 Park Street and 1344 -1350 Pierce Street Presenter: Melissa Hauck a , AICP, Senior Planner Yes: No: I have conducted a • ers. • al inv • ti: j. ion on the . ersonal site visit to the oll wi ro erties. Signature: ���r Date: fix Y1 i ar14,0. PRINT NAME S:\Planning DepartrnentlC D B\Agendas DRC & CDBICDB12018105 May 15. 201811 Cover MEMO 2018.docx CITY OF CLEARWATER PL. \NN[NG & DEVELOPMENT, NT, POST OH III BC IN. 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748 4iumciPAI. SI ! vies Bt 1LU7AG, 100 SUCT; 15'h R'r,P. A I VL;ES, CI.EAR CdATER, FLORIDA } 756 Tf.l_ELPI•ir,•d '. 7t 562 -4567 Interdepartmental Correspondence Sheet TO: Community Development Board Members FROM: Michael Delk, Planning and Development Director COPIES: Pam Akin City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and Records Specialist, /Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter SUBJECT: Agenda Items for May 15, 2018 DATE: May 09, 2018 CDB packets being distributed contain the following: Unapproved minutes of previous meetings April 17, 2018 CONTINUED FROM THE April 17, 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING (ITEMS 1 -4) 1. Case: LUP2017 -09004 & REZ2017- 09005— Properties in the Downtown Gateway and Prospect Lake Character Districts (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner 2. Case: LUP2017 -09005 & REZ2017- 09006— Properties within the Old Bay Character District Expansion Area (Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan Area) Level Three Application Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (Items 1 1. Case -: 1339 -1345 Park Street and 1344 -1350 Pierce Street Presenter: Melissa Hauck Baker, AICP, Senior Planner Yes: A_ No: I have conducted a rsonal ' tga he visit to the following properties. Signature: Date: S • 15. 1 `b PRINT NAME S: Planning DepartmentAC D BLlgendas DRC & CDB\CDB12018105 May 15, 201811 Cover MEMO 2018.docx CITY OF CLEARWATER CLFARWATER PLANNING & Dt V E OPMthNT, POST t i TCi: BON 4748, t i F: Ry: vTER, FLORIDA 33758-4748 'MUNICIPAL SERVICE BUILDING, 100 Sotmt M tuul A •r N F., C Y. tkr;: