06/19/2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 19, 2018
Present: Chair Michael Boutzoukas, Vice Chair Christopher J. Anuszkiewicz,
Board Member Mary A. Lau, Board Member Mike Flanery, Board Member Jordan
Behar, Acting Board Member Elizabeth Van Scoyoc
Absent: Board Member John Quattrocki, Board Member Brian Baker
Also Present: Randy Mora —Attorney for the Board, Michael Fuino —Assistant
City Attorney, Gina Clayton —Assistant Planning & Development Director, Patricia
O. Sullivan — Board Reporter
A. CALL TO ORDER, 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 MEETINGS: May 15, 2018
Member Lau moved to approve the minutes of the May 15, 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. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE: (Items 1-3) (Continue to July 17, 2018)
1. Case: FLD2018-04011 — 880 N. Osceola Avenue Level Two Application
Owner: Clearwater Basin Marina, LLC
Applicant: Sandra Bradbury, Northside Engineering, Inc, (300 S. Belcher Road,
Clearwater, Florida 33765; phone: 727-443-2869; email:
sandya,northsideen ineerin_q.net
Location: 5.26 acres (3.68 acres upland) located at the west side of the terminus
of Nicholson Street with Osceola Avenue
Atlas Page: 277B
Zoning: Downtown (D) and Preservation (P) Districts
Special Area Plan: Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan; Old Bay
Character District
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Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a proposed 87-unit
attached dwelling development with 65-slip marina in the Downtown (D) District for
property located at 880 N. Osceola Avenue. The project is 80 feet in height (from
base flood elevation), includes 191 off-street parking spaces, and requests
allowable flexibility from height and landscape requirements (Sections 2-903.D and
3-1202.G)
Proposed Use: Attached Dwellings and Marina
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Robert G. Tefft, Senior Planner
See below for motion to continue.
2. Level Three Application
Case: TA2018-03001 —Amendments to the Community Development Code
Applicant: City of Clearwater
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a request to amend the
Clearwater Community Development Code to establish a new Downtown ("D")
Zoning District & Development Standards, establishing development standards
and a regulating plan for properties within the Downtown Planning Area, and to
make other amendments associated with the new Downtown District, and making
a recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner
See below for motion to continue.
3. Level Three Application
Case: Amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan
Applicant: City of Clearwater Planning and Development Department
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing amendments to the
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan repealing and replacing Chapter 4
Plan Implementation, updating the list of Capital Improvement projects, work
programs, incentives and TIP projections, making minor revisions to Chapter 3
relating to housing policies, and updating appendices, and making a
recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Associations: Country Club Addition Neighbors; Old Clearwater
Bay; Pierce 100 Condominium Association; North Greenwood Community
Coalition, Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Clearwater Downtown
Neighborhoods Association, and Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Amanda Thompson, Director, Community Redevelopment Agency
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Member Anuszkiewicz moved to continue Cases FLD2018-04011, TA2018-03001,
and Amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan to July 17,
2018. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
F. LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS: (Item 1)
1. Case: FLD2017-12025 — 12 Idlewild Street Level Two Application
Owner/Applicant: Majestic Sand LLC (Mehrdad Moshtagh, 5641 Westshore
Drive, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652; phone: 727-946-6661; email:
flmanage(a)vahoo.com)
Location:0.47 acre located approximately 150 feet west of the intersection of
Idlewild Street and Mandalay Avenue.
Atlas Page: 277B
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a 14 unit attached
dwelling unit project in the Old Florida Character District of Beach by Design and
the Tourist (T) District for property located at 12 Idlewild Street. The project is 65
feet in height (from base flood elevation to roof), includes 28 parking spaces;
requests allowable flexibility consistent with Community Development Code
Sections 2-803.B and 3-1202.G; requests approval for construction seaward of the
Coastal Construction Control Line in Section 3-905 and a two-year Development
Order under the provisions of Section 4-407.
Proposed Use: Attached Dwellings
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Melissa Hauck-Baker, AICP, Senior Planner
Elevations of the project were distributed to the Board.
James B McCullough requested Party Status.
Member Lau moved to grant James B McCullough Party Status.
Robert Radomski requested Party Status.
Member Lau moved to grant Robert Radomski Party Status.
Andrea Radomski requested Party Status.
Member Anuszkiewicz moved to grant Andrea Radomski Party Status.
Alan Felker requested Party Status.
Member Lau moved to grant Alan Felker Party Status.
Member Behar moved to accept Melissa Hauck-Baker as an expert witness in the
fields of comprehensive and redevelopment planning; zoning, historic preservation,
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land development and landscaping ordinance interpretation, amendment and
administration; and site plan analysis and preparation. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Melissa Hauck-Baker reviewed the Staff Report.
Concerns were expressed the elevation and site plan paperwork should be the
same but significant discrepancies existed such as the fagade's character, exterior
tiles, decorative elements, railing style and location, balconies, roofline,
landscaping, buffer, and hardscape. It was stated it was difficult to determine which
features were accurate.
Applicant Mehrdad Moshtagh said he had worked on this project since 2005/06
when the economic downturn occurred, had to buy out the joint venture, tried to
sell the property, and was trying to break even. He said he had worked closely with
the DRC (Development Review Committee) to comply with Beach by Design
requirements. He said the site plan paperwork was correct, not the elevation. He
said a website had not been established to advertise the project.
Discussion ensued with concern expressed it would be difficult for the Board to act
if the submittal package was incomplete. It was stated the paperwork must reflect
what will be built. It was suggested the case be continued until the paperwork was
corrected.
In response to a question, Attorney for the Board Randy Mora cautioned against
taking testimony and holding a full hearing today if the Board intended to continue
the case.
It was noted neighbors could meet with staff re their concerns prior to the next
meeting.
Member Lau moved to continue Case FLD2017-12025 to July 17, 2018. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
G. LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS: (Item 1)
1. Level Three Application
Case: LUP2018-02001 — 3474 Aspen Trail, 3490 and 3492 Lake Shore Lane
Owner: Benjamin D. Roddey III, Baron N. Roddey, Mary K.E. Roddey, Christina P.
Roddey, Glenn W. Roddey, Kay R. Schafer, and Benjamin D. Roddey IV
Agent: Benjamin D. Roddey IV (75 Woodward Avenue No. 88120, Tallahassee,
Florida 32313; phone: 813-508-2163; email: ben _serene.me)
Location: 24.46 acres located at the southwest corner of Curlew Road and Lake
Shore Lane
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Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a request to amend
the Future Land Use Map designation for a 9.20-acre portion of property from
Transportation Utility (T/U) Overlay (1.52 acres only) (City of Clearwater) and to
designate the remainder of the property as Residential Low (RL) and
Water/Drainage Feature upon annexation into the City (ANX2017-12026) and
making a recommendation to City Council
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
Presenter: Lauren Matzke, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager
Long Range Planning Manager Lauren Matzke reviewed the Staff Report.
Ron Beemiller, representing the applicant, said the amended application did not
include a site plan; the rezoning request was withdrawn. The applicant intended to
build 30 higher-end houses bordering the "lake."
Three people spoke in opposition to the project, voicing concerns the development
would harm the natural environment and wildlife, pollute the Curlew Creek
watershed, endanger neighborhood children with increased traffic, and was
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It was stated the lake should retain its
Preservation designation and the development's entrance should be changed.
Mr. Beemiller said the developer met with concerned parties and modified the
application to LDR (Low Density Residential) from LMDR (Low-Medium Density
Residential) in response. He said the development would not be possible without
changing the Preservation designation.
A Board member noted the CDB (Community Development Board) recently
reviewed and discussed this request.
Member Anuszkiewicz moved to recommend approval of Case LUP2018-02001
based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report
and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of
Law stated in the Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
I. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS: (1-2)
1. Proposed Downtown Zoning District & Development Standards
Senior Planner Kyle Brotherton provided a PowerPoint with drafted updates for the
proposed Downtown Zoning District and Development Standards.
1. Key corner requirements — Occupied by active uses in building's at least 20 feet
deep with additional architectural features and no flexibility in transparency
requirements;
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2. Ground floor and fagade requirements —60% transparency of fagade measured
from 2 to 10 feet above grade; 14-foot minimum ground floor height for
Storefront 1 and 2 building frontages;
3. Site design standards consider development pattern, access and circulation,
parking and service areas, landscape and fences/walls, stormwater
management, waterfront development, and drive thru facilities.
4. Building design standards consider fagade treatment and design, awnings,
canopies, and balconies, roof design, building entries, mechanical equipment,
and attached dwelling types (new); and
5. Flexibility provisions
Staff will incorporate comments and present a final draft of the Downtown Zoning
District & Development Standards to the CDB (Community Development Board) on
July 17, 2018 for recommendation to the City Council. The document will be
presented to the City Council for 1St Reading on July 19, 2018 and staff anticipated
adoption on August 2, 2018.
Concern was expressed Streetscape Design Standards were out of date and it was
recommended that standards correspond to Downtown Character Districts,
Mr. Brotherton said new sign standards also were being drafted. Ms. Matzke said
the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) would fund a streetscape update;
new streetscape and sign design standards would be incorporated into the
Downtown Zoning District & Development Standards document. Assistant Planning
& Development Director Gina Clayton questioned who should pay for streetscaping
costs and which projects should be required to fund streetscaping.
Discussion ensued with recommendations that new downtown projects should be
required to add streetscaping, the threshold to require streetscaping should be low,
and graduated fees could be pooled to fund streetscaping. Concern was expressed
re Clearwater's reputation as a difficult place to develop and expensive
streetscaping requirements could discourage development.
In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said staff was trying to cultivate a higher
urban standard for downtown Clearwater than Dunedin and Safety Harbor, noting
the City's much larger population. Installation of scramble pedestrian crossings at
intersections was a traffic operations decision. Mr. Brotherton said the Code
encouraged pedestrian circulation between the front and rear of buildings and
creating a continuous pedestrian network.
It was noted neither downtown Dunedin or Safety Harbor had a major thoroughfare
used to access a major destination such as Clearwater Beach. It was stated the
heavy traffic flow was a challenge for developers.
Ms. Clayton said staff did not want to create barriers to the market and wanted to
facilitate new businesses in Clearwater.
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2. Proposed Amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan
CRA Director Amanda Thompson said Chapter 4 of the Clearwater Downtown
Redevelopment Plan would include: 1) Plan goals, objectives, and design
standards applied through the site plan review process; 2) public amenities
incentive pool program; 3) Capital Improvements Program; and 4) policy
implementation through City -led projects and programs. Significant overlap existed
between CRA, Economic Development, and Planning & Development efforts. The
Chapter would be divided: 1) CRA role; 2) likely funding sources /availability; 3)
incentives and framework to consider types. The facade improvement program
recently was amended; and 4) Capital Improvement Program and Policy
implementation projects, including district specific projects.
The document will be finalized in October when the TIF (Tax Increment Financing)
is up for renewal. A report of past uses and future TIF plans will be presented to
the County Commission.
In response to a question, Ms. Thompson said staff reviewed Capital Improvement
Projects annually as part of the budget process. In response to a question re the
Harborview Center, Ms. Thompson said Imagine Clearwater 15% plan would
specify a timeline for demolition, estimated to begin within 12 months. The CRA
likely would partner with Creative Pinellas to establish a Cultural Trial along
Alternate 19. Public hearings were scheduled in June and July to discuss the
project.
J. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
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COPIES: Pam Akin City Attorney; Susan Chase, Documents and RecordsSpecialist, /Pat
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CDB packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of previous meetingsMay 15, 2018
LEVEL TWO APPLICATIONS (Items 1
1. Case:Case: FLD2017 -12025 — 12 Idlewild Street
Presetiter:Melissa Hauck - Baker, AICP, Senior Planner
Yes: 1/ No:
2. Case: FLD2018 -04011 — 880 N. Osceola Avenue --
Presen r:Robert G. Tefft, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 1 -3):
1. Case: LUP2018 -02001 — 3474 Aspen Trail, 3490 and 3492 Lake Shore Lane
Present Lauren Matzke, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager
Yes: No:
2. Case: TA2018 -03001 — Amendments to the Community Development Code
Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner
3. Case: Amendments to the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan .;x f e
Presenter:AmandaThompson, Director, Community Redevelopment Agency
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2. Case: TA2018 -03001 — Amendments to the Community Development Code
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