07/19/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes July 19, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 19, 2018
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
City Council
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Rollcall
Present: 5 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Vice Mayor Doreen Caudell,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, Councilmember Bob Cundiff and
Councilmember David Allbritton
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 — Mr. Dave Kovar from SunCoast Humanists
3. Pledge of Allegiance — Vice Mayor 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.) — Given.
4.1 Youth Sportsmanship Awards - Emily Frazer, Recreation Specialist
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 21, 2018 City Council Meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to approve the minutes of the
June 21, 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
Charlie Wright requested that the city code be amended to allow Gulf
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Marine provide to boat storage to their customers.
Shirley Moran said she has returned to Clearwater and willing to assist
the City whenever needed.
Daniel Haluba expressed his dismay when Clearwater police officers
refused to provide their name and badge number while responding to a
service call at his property.
Vice Mayor Caudell departed Chamber at 6:23 p.m. and returned at 6:24
p.m.
Rebecca Kay supported renovation efforts of Crest Lake Park that
would make it a welcoming park for families and craft shows.
7. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
7.1 Request for authority to initiate a foreclosure action on behalf of the City against the
Estate of Willie B. Holmes to seek recovery of a delinquent note secured by a mortgage
on property located at 505 North Garden Avenue. (consent)
7.2 Request for authority to initiate a foreclosure action on behalf of the City against Bethel
Christian Center Church, Inc. to seek recovery of a delinquent note secured by a
mortgage on property located at 1002, 1004 and 1006 Grant Street, Clearwater.
(consent)
7.3 Approve the Contract for Sale of Real Property by the City of Clearwater (Contract)
between the City and Florida Spine Properties, LLC; and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect closing.
(consent)
7.4 Approve settlement of workers' compensation claim 10000056, for payment of$75,000
inclusive of attorney fees and costs for Robert Orton with a general release of all claims
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.5 Authorize Contract Number 900382 with Smith Fence Company, Clearwater, FL, to
provide fencing and related services, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of$500,000 for
a five-year term, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 2.564(1)(d) Cooperative
Contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.6 Declare miscellaneous furniture, minor equipment, and fixtures surplus to the needs of the
City for disposition via a citywide surplus sale and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. (consent)
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7.7 Approve 1.0 additional FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB)
funded programs held at Ross Norton and North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatics
Complex, for youth ranging in ages 7 through 14, and approve a third quarter budget
amendment of$33,495 in special program 181-99872, Coordinated Child Care.
(consent)
7.8 Approve an amendment to the Exclusive Non-Alcoholic Beverage Agreement between
the City of Clearwater (City) and Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. (Coca-Cola),
effective June 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022, to correct an omission in the original
agreement regarding payments to the City from the Monster Fund and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.9 Approve a new Capital Improvement Project, Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex
Renovations - PRAF180001, for the purpose of renovating and upgrading facilities at the
EC Moore Complex for player and spectator safety as well as provide for a facility that
can host major television broadcasting and production; approve a third quarter budget
amendment transfer of$495,000 of Penny funds from Bicycle Paths-Bridges (CIP
315-93272) and $295,000 of general fund from 2017/18 Parks and Recreation salary
savings to establish this project. (consent)
7.10Award a contract to Garland/DBS, Inc. (Garland), of Cleveland, Ohio for$405,846.10,
which includes a 10% contingency, to perform painting to all exterior surfaces of
Spectrum Field including the repairs and replacement of damaged exterior insulation
finishing systems (EFTS), under the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement (MICPA) with Cobb County, GA and U.S. Communities, and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.11Approve the Federally-Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for public assistance
support for Hurricane Irma expenditures and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
(consent)
7.12Award a contract extension to SunPrint, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL for copier and printer
services for the period of July 1, 2018 through October 20, 2018 and increase Munis
Contract No. 900094 by a $25,000 for a new total of$125,000, in accordance with Sec
2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, under Clay County School District Contract No.
12-SCH-87 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.13Award a contract (Purchase Order) to State of Florida, Department of Management
Services, Tallahassee, Florida for Suncom long distance service, State AIN Centranet
lines and toll-free lines from August 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, at a cost not to
exceed $153,412, in accordance with Sec 2.564 (1)(d), Code of Ordinances, under State
Contract DMS-08/09-071, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
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7.14Approve the Contractual Agreement for Utilization of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
between the City of Clearwater and Safety Harbor, effective August 1, 2018 through July
31, 2048, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
7.15Approve an amendment to the current agreement with AshBritt, Inc. of Deerfield Beach,
FL for the modification of the pricing rate for Management and Reduction: Grinding due to
a scrivener's error on the previously approved document and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute the same. (consent)
7.16Authorize the award of Invitation to Bid Number 24-18 to multiple vendors for citywide
custodial services, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of$600,000 for a one-year term,
with three, one-year renewal terms at the City's discretion and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute same. (consent)
7.17Appoint Kristin Langley, Michelle Thomann-Ramirez and Jason Hood to the Parks and
Recreation Board with terms to expire May 31, 2022. (consent)
7.18Reappoint Peggy Cutkomp to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory
Board, as the real estate professional in connection with affordable housing, with a term
to expire June 30, 2022. (consent)
7.19Designate Mayor George N. Cretekos to serve as the City's official voting delegate at the
Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference, August 16-18, 2018. (consent)
7.20Request for authority to settle the case of City of Clearwater v. B.R.W. Contracting, Inc.,
Case No. 13- 7292-CI. (consent)
7.21Approve a five-year contingency fee Legal Services Agreement with the law firm of
Weidner Law, P.A., of St. Petersburg, FL, for representation in municipal lien foreclosure
matters and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Councilmember 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 the request from the owner of property addressed 355 South Gulfview Boulevard
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to vacate a portion of South Gulfview Boulevard Right-of-Way that abuts their property
and pass Ordinance 9167-18 on first reading. (VAC2018-05)
The property owner has requested the City vacate the east 1/2 of South
Gulfview Boulevard right-of-way that abuts their property for the owners use in
development of the new Beach Walk Inn Hotel. The use of this vacated space
will be consistent with Beach by Design Development criteria and the Hotel
Density Reserve Development Agreement dated July 28, 2017 and recorded in
Official Records Book 19727, Pages 2465-2503. The Community Development
Board reviewed and approved the project as Case FLD2017-07012 in February
2018.
During construction of this new project, the owner will relocate, at his/her
expense, all private and public utilities and shall obtain approval and acceptance
of the various utility owners prior to completion. This project shall commence
vertical construction within two years of the effective date of this ordinance, or
this vacation will be rendered null and void, subject to the tolling of said time
period in the event the proposed Development is subject to pending litigation.
Real Estate Services Coordinator Jim Benwell said a question was raised
regarding the notice of the hearing and staff is requesting Item 8.1 be
continued to August 14, 2018 for first reading and September 6, 2018 for
second reading.
One individual supported the continuance.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to continue Item 8.1 to August
14, 2018 for first reading and September 6, 2018 for second
reading. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8.2 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Commercial General (CG)
category to the Central Business District (CBD) category for 1000 Court Street and pass
Ordinance 9178-18 on first reading. (LUP2018-06004)
This Future Land Use Map amendment involves a 0.360-acre property located
on the northeast corner of Court Street and Ewing Avenue. The parcel is owned
by Court Street Animal Hospital, Inc. and is occupied by a veterinary office. The
request is to change the Future Land Use Map designation of the parcel from
Commercial General (CG) to Central Business District (CBD), consistent with
the remainder of the properties in the Prospect Lake Character District of
Downtown. This parcel was inadvertently not advertised within Ordinance
9143-18 which amended the remainder of the Prospect Lake Character District
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to Central Business District (CDB); therefore, this city-initiated amendment is
being processed separately. This parcel was already designated with the
Downtown (D) District zoning, so a companion Zoning Atlas amendment is not
needed.
The proposed Central Business District (CBD) category allows a mix of uses;
however, the new Downtown District and Development Standards will dictate
where specific uses can be located. The densities and intensities applicable to
the Central Business District (CBD) are established within the adopted
Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The density in the proposed
amendment area is 50 dwelling units per acre. Additionally, the intensity, or floor
area ratio (FAR) of the property is 1.5.
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
Future Land Use Map amendment is consistent with the provisions of the
Clearwater Community Development Code as specified below:
• The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
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.
In accordance with the Countywide Plan Rules, this land use plan amendment
is subject to the approval of Forward Pinellas, in its role as the Pinellas Planning
Council, and the Board of County Commissioners acting as the Countywide
Planning Authority. The application is a small-scale amendment so review and
approval by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other state
agencies is not required.
The Community Development Board will review this application at its July 17,
2018 public hearing and staff will update Council of their recommendation at the
City Council meeting on July 19, 2018.
In response to a question, Planner Kyle Brotherton said no oppositions
were raised at the Community Development Board meeting.
Vice Mayor Caudell moved to approve a Future Land Use Map
Amendment from the Commercial General (CG) category to the
Central Business District (CBD) category for 1000 Court Street.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9178-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9178-18 on first
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reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.3 Approve amendments to the Clearwater Community Development Code amending the
Downtown (D) District and establishing new development standards and a regulating plan
for properties located within the Downtown Planning area in a new Appendix C, updating
standards for bicycle parking, and making other amendments associated with the new
Downtown District and Development Standards; and pass Ordinance 9149-18 on first
reading. (TA2018-03001)
Proposed Ordinance 9149-18 repeals and replaces the existing Downtown
zoning district with several provisions including a new purpose and intent and
updated references to the consistent Countywide Plan Map Category. It also
proposes to limit residential density on properties within the Coastal Storm Area
(CSA), consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The ordinance establishes the new Downtown District and Development
Standards as Appendix C of the Community Development Code, which
contains the regulatory framework for the Downtown District including all use
provisions and development and design standards. The ordinance also
addresses various sections that need amendment as a result of the new
Appendix, as well as those relating to long-term bicycle parking standards.
Downtown District and Development Standards:
Appendix C is organized into nine Divisions, as outlined below:
• Division 1. General Provisions:
• Includes District intent and purpose, general organizational
information, and high-level explanation of the Divisions that
comprise the development standards
• Establishes certain exemptions from the development standards
• Division 2. Regulating Plan:
• Establishes two regulating plans for Downtown - Character
District Regulating Plan and Street Types and Key Corners
Regulating Plan - and generally describes each
• Establishes view corridors
• Division 3. Character District Standards:
o Regulates development potential (i.e., intensity and density);
maximum building heights and required height transitions;
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permitted uses and off-street parking; and bicycle parking
requirements
• Limits residential density for portions of properties located in the
Coastal Storm Area
• Introduces height transitions
• Requires long-term bike parking for a limited number of uses
• Division 4. Frontage Standards:
• Establishes seven frontages and identifies where these
frontages are permitted according to Street Type (as shown on
the regulating plan)
• Regulates building location, location of parking, ground floor
facade design, and front landscape and pedestrian
improvements along street frontages
• Establishes key corner requirements
• Division 5. Site Design Standards:
o Establishes general site design standards addressing:
development patterns and blocks; access and circulation;
parking and service areas (surface parking, structured parking,
and attached and detached garages for residential); landscaping
and fencing; stormwater management; waterfront development;
and drive-through facilities
• Division 6. Building Design Standards:
• Establishes general building design standards addressing:
facade treatment and design; awnings, canopies and balconies;
roofs and mechanical equipment
• Introduces terms for developers to use when describing attached
dwelling types (duplex, townhome, fourplex, etc.)
• Division 7. Signs [Reserved]: Reserves a location for future sign
standards specific to the Downtown District.
• Division 8. Flexibility:
• Establishes a process by which an applicant may request
flexibility
• Outlines the development standards for which flexibility may be
requested
• Division 9. Administration:
o Sets forth provisions for the various approvals that are applicable
within the Downtown District
The ordinance also proposes to amend Article 3, Division 5, to recognize that all
development and design standards for the Downtown District will be located in
the new Appendix C and proposes to delete language for outdoor cafes within
the Downtown Planning area which were zoned Commercial as this land has
not been rezoned to Downtown.
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Bicycle Parking
The proposed amendment creates new long-term parking standards and
incorporates new bicycle parking diagrams into the existing standards.
Nonconformity Provisions
The proposed amendment removes language that stipulated that reconstruction
meet requirements of the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan and that
the design of a project complied with the Downtown Design Guidelines. The
change is needed because development standards are now included in the
proposed Downtown District and Development Standards and not the
Downtown Plan.
The Planning and Development Department has determined that the proposed
text amendment to the Community Development Code is consistent with and
furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the
Community Development Code as outlined in the staff report.
The Community Development Board will review the proposed text amendment
at its July 17, 2018 public hearing and staff will report the Board's
recommendation to Council.
Planner Kyle Brotherton provided a PowerPoint presentation and
reviewed the motion to amend.
In response to questions, Planning Manager Lauren Matzke said the
proposed boundary height transition applies to any building along the
boundary where there is a 10 ft. or greater differential. Mr. Brotherton said
Type 1 and Urban Residential storefronts would be permitted for Street
Types B. If a developer wanted to do strictly residential along Myrtle
Avenue, then they would follow the frontage standards for Urban
Residential 1; if commercial use on the ground floor, they would follow the
frontage standards for Storefront 1. The frontage standards apply to the
ground floor. He said both store frontage types have similar setbacks with
parking to the rear of the building. Planning and Development Director
Michael Delk said the proposed amendments is a form based code and
changes the paradigm in Downtown, bringing an urban character while
retaining flexibility.
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In response to a concern regarding temporary parking in Downtown area
for employees, Mr. Delk said the item before Council does not address
temporary parking since it is handled through the temporary permit
process.
In response to questions, Mr. Delk said the high and dry boat storage is
not contemplated in the N. Marina Master Plan or in the agenda item
before Council, high and dry boat storage is not allowed in urban areas.
He said page 46 allows warehousing as an accessory or secondary
type of use and requires leasing office or non-storage customer service
area be incorporated into the building frontage along the primary street,
outdoor storage of any kind is prohibited, loading areas shall be provided
along the interior side or rear of the building. Stand alone mini
warehouses are not accommodated in the Downtown area. Ms. Matzke
said currently self-storage warehouses are not permitted in Downtown,
the activity center is modeled after St. Petersburg, where it is allowed
but limited to 25% of the primary use. She said in St. Petersburg it has
been added with residential development. Mr. Delk said the proposal
before Council precludes outdoor storage in Downtown and urban areas,
the corporate focus related to general fleet storage is to send it somewhere
else. Ms. Matzke said height is unlimited in the Downtown core. Mr.
Brotherton said, as it relates to the height transition marks, if the maximum
height of property A is greater than 10 ft. from property B, a stepback will be
required to mitigate the height. Ms. Matzke said the maximum height for the
area in which the Northward School is located is 35 feet. The 4.0 FAR was
established in the previous Downtown Plan and is currently the maximum the
City can allow in Downtown under the countywide rules. She said the public
amenities incentive pool would allow applicants to seek an increased FAR.
One individual expressed a concern with the unlimited height of
properties in Downtown and lack of setbacks for pedestrians along
Cleveland Street.
Ms. Matzke said the proposed amendments includes language that
provides a 15-ft. stepback anywhere between the third and sixth floors for
buildings that are 75 ft. or higher. A second stepback would be required
for buildings taller than 100 ft.
Vice Mayor Caudell moved to approve amendments to the
Clearwater Community Development Code amending the
Downtown (D) District and establishing new development
standards and a regulating plan for properties located within the
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Downtown Planning area in a new Appendix C, updating
standards for bicycle parking, and making other amendments
associated with the new Downtown District and Development
Standards. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Ordinance 9149-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to pass Ordinance 9149-18 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded.
In response to a suggestion, Mr. Delk said if directed, staff would
reevaluate commercial boat storage near the Seminole Boat docks.
Several years ago, there was a high and dry facility that was torn down,
construction of a condominium at the site stalled during the recession.
He said staff worked closely with the neighborhood on a specific plan to
deindustrialize the Seminole ramp waterfront, which received a lot of
support from the community. Mr. Delk said there was a proposed high and
dry facility that was denied because it was inconsistent with the area plan at
that time.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend Ordinance 9149-18 as
follows:
On page 32 of the ordinance, Figure 2. Regulating Plan — Street Types and Key Corners is
amended as follows to change the Street Type designation applied to the east and west
sides of Garden Avenue from north of Drew Street to south side of Eldridge Street from
Street Type E to Street Type D:
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On page 34 of the ordinance, Section C-302.6 is amended to read as follows to clarify
intent of height transitions for properties along the boundary of Downtown:
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sa�undards. at least a 15-foot minimum facade step back from the lower floor facade between the
3rd and 6th floors along frontages abutting public streets. Buildings greater than 150 feet in height
shall have an additional 15-foot minimum facade step back between the 12th and 15th floors along
frontages abutting public streets.
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Downtown District for which the permissible maximum height would be greater than 10 feet higher
than the permissible maximum height on an abutting parcel (see Figure 8) shall have at least a
15-foot minimum facade step back from the lower floor facade between the 3rd and 6t" floor along
the property line(s) which abut the boundary and/or a property with a lesser permissible height.
2-.3. To avoid a monotonous streetscape, a building shall not replicate the step back configuration
of the neighboring buildings including those across rights-of-way.
-3.4. In addition to the step back requirements above, buildings, or portions of buildings located on
properties that are two acres or larger in size and located west of North Osceola Avenue and
north of Seminole Street, but not fronting on Cedar Street, and are greater than 30 feet in height
shall not be closer than 30 feet to any property.
On page 35 of the ordinance, Section C-303.A is removed and is relocated to page 41 of the
Ordinance to provide clarity, and is also amended to remove reference to residential land
uses and a new subsection B on residential use restrictions is created and subsequent
subsection is renumbered:
A) Use & Off Street Parking Table
Permitted uses and approval levels by character district, along with off-street parking
requirements, are listed in Table 1. Use & Off Street Parking. In addition only residential land
uses are permitted along Street Types c E
B) Residential Use Restrictions
Only residential uses are permitted in the Urban Residential 2, Neighborhood Infill, and
Neighborhood Conservation Frontages as defined in Appendix C, Division 4.
On pages 36 through 41, Figures 3 through 8 are being moved to pages 35 through 40.
On page 48 of the ordinance, Section C-401 is amended to read as follows to clarify that
multiple frontage standards can apply to a single street type:
SECTION C-401. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STREET TYPES AND FRONTAGE STANDARDS
Table 3. Frontages and Street Types shows which development standards in this division apply by
the street types shown in Figure 2. Regulating Plan — Street Types and Key Corners. Multiple
frontages can apply to a single protect along a street type.
On page 49 of the ordinance, Table 3. Frontages and Street Types is as follows to insert a
row identifying that only residential uses are permitted in the frontages below:
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language to clarify orientation of buildings:
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The Storefront 1 Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Types A, B, and C
which are identified as appropriate for high levels of existing or planned pedestrian activity and
active ground floor uses. Development standards for this type of frontage require buildings aligned
along adjacent streets, front building facades and building entries oriented to public sidewalks with
traditional storefront design treatments with large, transparent display windows, building entries at
sidewalk grade, awnings or canopies, minimal front setbacks, and parking to the rear of occupied
building space.
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On page 52 of the ordinance, Section C-405.A is amended to read as follows to add
language to clarify orientation of buildings:
A) General
The Storefront 2 Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Type C which is
identified as appropriate for moderate levels of existing or planned pedestrian activity.
Development standards for this frontage require buildings aligned along adjacent streets, front
building facades and building entries oriented to public sidewalks with traditional storefront design
treatments with large, transparent display windows, building entries at sidewalk grade, awnings or
canopies, minimal front setbacks, and parking to the side and rear of occupied building space.
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On page 52 of the ordinance, Section C-405.13 is amended to add a new subsection 3 to
promote the continuity of building frontages:
B) Building Setbacks
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3. To promote the continuity of frontages along front setbacks, the space between buildings on the
same or adjacent sites shall be 80 feet maximum.
On page 53 of the ordinance, Section C-405.E is amended to read as follows to clarify that
side parking is permitted on only one side of a building:
E) Parking
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3. Surface parking located to the side of buildings along street shall be no greater than 1 bay in
width or 60 feet maximum as measured along the street frontage and shall be set back 5 feet
behind front building facades and screened from public sidewalks by an opaque hedge or wall 24
to 36 inches in height (F). Where provided, side surface parking shall be located along a single
building side.
On page 54 of the ordinance, Section C-406.A is amended to read as follows to add
language to clarify orientation of buildings:
A) General
The Workshop/Flex Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Type D which is
identified as appropriate for a mix of land uses and building types. Development standards for this
frontage require buildings aligned along adjacent streets, front building facades and building
entries oriented to public sidewalks with modest front setbacks and facade transparency, and
parking to the rear or side of occupied building space.
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 54 of the ordinance, Section C-406.13 is amended as follows to update side
setback requirement and to add a new subsection 2 to promote continuity of building
frontages:
B) Building Setbacks
1. Buildings shall be placed along street frontages consistent with the following building setbacks
from property lines:
a. Front Setbacks (A): 5 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum.
b. Side Setbacks (B): 10 foot minimum 5 feet minimum or as required by applicable building and
fire codes.
c. Rear Setbacks (C): 10 feet minimum.
2. To promote the continuity of frontages along front setbacks, the space between buildings on the
same or adjacent sites shall be 80 feet maximum.
On page 55 of the ordinance, Section C-406.D.2.a is amended to read as follows to clarify
building facade language:
* * * * * * * * * *
2. Ground floor front building facades shall be designed to meet the following standards (D).
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a. Building facades shall be located parallel to the street frontage. along front setba ks and
amigoed parallel to streets and nuhlin side alki .
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 55 of the ordinance, Section C-406.E is amended to read as follows to limit side
parking to one bay in width and to clarify that side parking is permitted on only one
building side:
E) Parking
3. Surface parking located to the side of buildings along streets shall be no greater than 2 bays FIB
width or 120 foot 1 bay in width or 60 feet maximum as measured along the street frontage and
shall be set back 5 feet behind front building facades and screened from public sidewalks by a
opaque hedge or wall 24 to 36 inches in height (F). Where provided, side surface parking shall be
located along a single building side.
On page 56 of the ordinance, Section C-407.A is amended to read as follows to add
language to clarify orientation of buildings:
A) General
The Urban Residential 1 Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Types B
and C which are identified as appropriate for high levels of existing or planned pedestrian activity.
Development standards for this frontage require buildings aligned along adjacent streets, oriented
to public sidewalks with residential ground floor uses with minimal front setbacks, ground floors
elevated above adjacent sidewalk grade, and parking to the rear of occupied building space.
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 58 of the ordinance, Section C-408.A is amended to read as follows to add
language to clarify orientation of buildings:
A) General
The Urban Residential 2 Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Type D
which is identified as appropriate for a mix of land uses and building types. Development
standards for this frontage require buildings aligned along adjacent streets, oriented to public
sidewalks with residential ground floor uses with modest front setbacks, ground floors elevated
above adjacent sidewalk grade, and parking to the rear of occupied building space.
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 58 of the ordinance, Section C-408.6 is amended as follows to add a new
subsection 2 to promote the continuity of building frontages:
B) Building Setbacks
* * * * * * * * * *
2. To promote the continuity of frontages along front setbacks, the space between buildings
on the same or adjacent sites shall be 80 feet maximum.
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On page 58 of the ordinance, Figures 22 and 23 are being replaced to reflect changes to
permit limited parking located to the side of buildings:
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On page 59 of the ordinance, Section C-408.E is amended to read as follows to allow for
one bay of side parking and to update references to annotations on Figures 22 and 23:
E) Parking
2. Parking shall be IGGated to the rear of the property away frern the primary street frontage and
* * * * * * * * * *
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-3. 2. Parking, vehicular loading/unloading areas, and passenger drop off areas are prohibited in
front setbacks.
3. Surface parking located to the side of buildings along streets shall be no greater than 1 bay in
width or 60 feet maximum as measured along the street frontage and shall be set back 5 feet
behind front building facades and screened from public sidewalks by an opaque hedge or wall 24
to 36 inches in height (F). Where provided, side surface parking shall be located along a single
building side.
4. Parking and vehicular circulation areas incorporated in the ground floor of a building along
street frontages shall be located behind fully-enclosed, occupied building space with a depth of 20
feet minimum ( G).
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 60 of the ordinance, Section C-409.A is amended to read as follows to remove
repeated language on parking location:
A) General
The Neighborhood Infill Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street Type E
which is identified as appropriate for residential development and redevelopment. Development
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standards for this frontage require attached and detached dwellings oriented to public sidewalks
with modest landscaped front setbacks and parking to the rear of occupied building space w4h-
parking to the roar of nnni pied building space
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 62 of the ordinance, Section C-410.A is amended to read as follows to remove a
period after the reference to Table 4. Attached Dwelling Types General and replace it with a
comma:
The Neighborhood Conservation Frontage Standards are intended for application along Street
Type F which is identified as appropriate for residential development and redevelopment.
Development standards for this frontage require detached dwellings and attached dwellings (two units
maximum, may include detached dwelling with one carriage house), as described in Table 4. Attached Dwelling Types
General...,oriented to public sidewalks with front lawns and parking to the rear of occupied building space with
allowance for limited parking in private driveways to the side of houses.
* * * * * * * ** *
On page 66 of the ordinance, Section C-503.A is amended to read as follows to clarify
intent of site access and vehicular circulation:
A) Site Access
1. All vehicular access to parking lots, garages, and service areas, shall occur from the rear of the
property via a public alley (either existing or constructed as part of a development proposal),
private service drive, or via a cross access easement from an adjacent property. Should none of
these options be available or are determined to be infeasible by the City, vehicular access shall be
permitted from a secondary street frontage. Vehicular access shall only be permitted from a
primary street frontage when none of the above means of vehicular access is determined by the
City to be available.
* * * * * * * * * *
On page 67 of the ordinance, Section C-504.0 is amended to read as follows to remove
language related to service area access, and to update numbering accordingly:
C) Service Areas
Service areas, including areas providing access to loading docks and areas designated for the
placement of waste containers and recycling equipment, shall be located to the rear of buildings in
the most unobtrusive location possible and screened from adjacent properties and rights-of-way
with architecturally finished walls and gated enclosures designed to be consistent with and
complementary to the exterior facade of the building.
2. SeFViGe area, inGlud'ing areas providing aGGess to leading dGGks and areas designated fer the
streets and alleys
On page 70 of the ordinance, Section C-601 is amended to read as follows to clarify how
buildings shall be located on a site:
SECTION C-601. GENERAL
To support the creation of more pedestrian- and transit-accessible destinations, buildings shall be
oriented +owardlocated parallel to adjacent streets and designed to contribute to the creation of
attractive, accessible destinations. Building facades along streets and public spaces shall be
designed with attractive ground floor facades, well-defined building entries, and shall use quality
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building materials. Buildings shall occupy a substantial portion of the frontage and be located to
minimize the visual impact of parking, loading, service, and other vehicular use areas.
On page 71 of the ordinance, Section C-602.11-11 is amended to read as follows to remove a
reference to signs:
H) Fagade Lighting
Light Emitting Diode (LED) rope/ribbon lighting, neon lighting, or other types of lighting used to
outline windows, signs, or other architectural features shall be prohibited.
On page 79 of the ordinance, Section C-801 is amended to add a new subsection K
establishing flexibility provisions for residential use restrictions:
K) Character District Standards - Residential Use Restrictions
Flexibility in the application of residential use restrictions for projects along limited segments of frontage designated
Street Type E may be approved to permit office use where the applicant demonstrates that the hours of operation,
parking demand, and other use related impacts are minimized, and the office use and architectural character are
consistent with the character of the surrounding area. Flexibility shall only be permitted on Grove Street between
Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Missouri Avenue and on Garden Avenue north of Eldridge Street.
Upon the vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to pass Ordinance 9149-18, as
amended. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
8.4 Approve Chapter 4 of the Clearwater Redevelopment Plan which serves as the
Community Redevelopment Agency's work plan and pass Ordinance 9169-18 on first
reading.
As stated in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan's introduction, the Plan, "lays
the groundwork to reclaim Downtown as Clearwater's historic urban core and
the heart of the city." The primary focus of Chapter 4: Plan Implementation is to
provide a summary of the major activities and capital improvements that will be
completed by the City and the Community Redevelopment Agency over the next
five years. The Downtown Redevelopment Plan serves as a Special Area Plan
in accordance with the Countywide rules of Pinellas County. It also serves as
the Community Redevelopment Plan in accordance with Florida's Community
Redevelopment Act.
The Plan will be implemented in four major ways:
• Plan goals, objectives and design standards are applied through the site
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plan review process
• The Public Amenities incentive pool program
• The Capital Improvements Program
• Policy implementation through City led projects and programs
There are four sections in this Chapter:
• Role of the Community Redevelopment Agency
• Funding Sources
• Incentives
• Capital Improvement Program and Policy Implementation Projects
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) section outlines the role of the
CRA in downtown revitalization. The Funding Sources section contains all the
identified and potential sources of revenue for implementation as well as tax
increment projects for the CRA districts. The Incentives section provides
information on available incentive programs for the downtown area. It also
includes the relationship of this plan to the Community Development Code and
Public Amenities Incentive Pool. The Capital Improvement Program and Policy
Implementation Projects section lists planned improvements for the entire
downtown plan area as well as each character district.
Work sessions on this Chapter have been held with the CRA Trustees, the
Downtown Development Board and the Community Development Board. In
addition, the CRA has solicited comments from the Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce, Clearwater Downtown Partnership, the Downtown Merchants
Association and several individual downtown stakeholders. This item will come
before the Community Development Board on July 17, 2018 and City Council on
July 19, 2018 for approval.
CRA Executive Director Amanda Thompson provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Thompson said part of the feasibility
study looked at what it would take to have a full-service restaurant in the
library. The CRA also supports the maker space via an interlocal
agreement. Imagine Clearwater envisions the library as the public's
indoor space that can serve different public uses. Deputy City Manager Jill
Silverboard said the cost estimates are budget numbers included in the
capital improvement program, the estimates will change as the projects
come into fruition.
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Vice Mayor Caudell departed Chambers at 7:48 p.m. and returned at
7:49 p.m.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to approve Chapter 4 of the
Clearwater Redevelopment Plan which serves as the Community
Redevelopment Agency's work plan. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 9169-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to pass Ordinance 9169-18 on
first reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9. Second Readings - Public Hearing
9.1 Adopt Ordinance 9123-18 on second reading, annexing certain real properties whose
post office addresses are 3474 Aspen Trail, 3490 and 3492 Lake Shore Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33761, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the
boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9123-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9123-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.2 Adopt Ordinance 9124-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real properties
whose post office addresses are 3474 Aspen Trail, 3490 and 3492 Lake Shore Lane,
Clearwater, Florida 33761, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential
Low (RL) and Water/Drainage Feature, and to change the land use for a 9.20 acre
portion o the same real property from Transportation Utility (T/U) and Preservation (P) (in
Pinellas County), to Residential Low (RL) and Transportation/Utility (T/U) Overlay (1.52
acres only).
Ordinance 9124-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
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Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9124-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.3 Adopt Ordinance 9125-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real properties whose post office addresses are 3474 Aspen Trail, 3490
and 3492 Lake Shore Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33761, upon annexation into the City of
Clearwater as Low Density Residential (LDR) and Low Medium Density Residential
(LMDR).
Ordinance 9125-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9125-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
The Council recessed from 8:00 p.m. to 8:06 p.m.
9.4 Adopt Ordinance 9164-18 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post
office address is 3053 Merrill Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759, into the corporate
limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to include said addition.
Ordinance 9164-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9164-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Cundiff and
Councilmember Allbritton
Councilmember Hamilton entered at 8:08 p.m.
9.5 Adopt Ordinance 9165-18 on second reading, amending the future land use plan element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the city to designate the land use for certain real property
whose post office address is 3053 Merrill Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon
annexation into the City of Clearwater, as Residential Low (RL).
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Ordinance 9165-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9165-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.6 Adopt Ordinance 9166-18 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by
zoning certain real property whose post office address is 3053 Merrill Avenue,
Clearwater, Florida 33759, upon annexation into the City of Clearwater as Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR).
Ordinance 9166-18 was presented and read by title only. Vice
Mayor Caudell moved to adopt Ordinance 9166-18 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
9.7 Adopt Ordinance 9168-18 on second reading, vacating the 2-foot water main easement
along the east line of Lot 1, Block 3, Revised Map of Clearwater Beach, as recorded in
Plat Book 11, Page 5, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
Ordinance 9168-18 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Cundiff moved to adopt Ordinance 9168-18 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and
upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Cretekos, Vice Mayor Caudell, Councilmember Hamilton,
Councilmember Cundiff and Councilmember Allbritton
10. City Manager Reports
10.1Adopt a tentative millage rate of 5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2018/19; set public hearing
dates on the budget for September 6, 2018 and September 20, 2018, to be held no
earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council meeting on August 2, 2018 at 9:00
a.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
In accordance with the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process, the City Council must
adopt a tentative millage rate and set public hearing dates prior to finalizing and
adopting a budget. This information must be provided to the Pinellas County
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Property Appraiser and Tax Collector by August 3, 2018. The City's proposed
millage rate and public hearing dates will be included on the TRIM notices
mailed to taxpayers in August. This tentative rate cannot be increased without
first-class mailing notification to each taxpayer at the expense of the City of
Clearwater, not less than 10 days and not more than 15 days before the public
hearing.
The City Manager's recommended millage rate is 5.9550 mills, an increase of
0.8 mills from current year. This rate is 22.32% more than the rolled back rate
of 4.8684 mills. The rolled-back rate is the millage rate that will provide the City
with the same property tax revenue as was levied in the prior year. If the
proposed millage rate of 5.9550 mills is adopted, the City's ordinance adopting
the millage rate will reflect a 22.32% increase from the rolled-back rate of
4.8684 mills.
The proposed millage rate as well as other TRIM millage rates will be noted on
the 2018 compliance forms as follows:
5.9550 mills - Tentative millage rate
4.8684 mills - Rolled-back millage rate
6.7115 mills - Maximum majority vote rate
7.3827 mills - Maximum two-thirds vote rate
Staff would also like to schedule a special council meeting on August 2, 2018 at
9:00 a.m. to fully discuss the proposed budget.
Budget Manager Kayleen Kastel provided a Powerpoint presentation.
In response to questions, Deputy City Manager Jill Silverboard said the
City of St. Petersburg and the Town of Belleair have a tentative millage
rate higher than Clearwater, even if the increase is approved. Assistant
City Manager Micah Maxwell said St. Petersburg's current millage rate is
6.755.
Councilmember Hamilton moved to adopt a tentative millage rate
of 5.9550 mills for fiscal year 2018/19; set public hearing dates on
the budget for September 6, 2018 and September 20, 2018, to be
held no earlier than 6:00 p.m., and schedule a special council
meeting on July 31, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. to fully discuss the
proposed budget. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
10.2Disband the Strong Mayor Task Force.
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The Strong Mayor Task Force completed its review of the city charter and
approved amendments for a mayor-council form of government on Tuesday,
July 3, 2018.
The City Council thanked the members for their service and efforts.
Vice Mayor Caudell moved to disband the Strong Mayor Task
Force. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
11. City Attorney Reports
11.1 Discuss Ordinance 9179-18, changing the current form of government to mayor-council.
The City Attorney reviewed the draft ordinance. She said she made a
few changes to the charter language. She moved one of
the sections that was in Article IV, a section retained from the old charter
language and in editing, it got misplaced and it is now back where it
belongs which addresses the notice the city attorney needs to give when
the city attorney is going to be absent. She corrected a couple
typographical errors and amended Article X, the transition section which
addresses how the charter amendments will be implemented assuming
the ballot question passes. This will allow the City to implement the
election without implementing the strong mayor provisions until such
time a strong mayor is elected.
Concern was expressed regarding the word restart as it relates to the
mayoral term limits. There was council consensus to change the word
"restart"to "start."
Discussion ensued regarding a gender-neutral pronoun instead of
referencing the mayor as he/his. The City Attorney said that can be
addressed during the next Charter Review.
In response to questions, the City Attorney said all but one of the
suggestions presented via letter by the Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce were discussed and reviewed by the Strong Mayor Task
Force. The Task Force did not discuss a timeframe for the strong mayor
to have staff in place. The City Attorney said this is something Council
can address by ordinance in the transitional period, assuming this
passes, there is a budget which would be the current City Manager's
budget.
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Two individuals spoke in opposition.
Two individuals spoke in support.
One individual expressed concern regarding the timeframe of 3 newly
elected councilmembers and a newly elected strong mayor in 2020, with
2 additional council seats up for election two years later. It was suggested
to have 3 elections in each cycle. The individual also expressed concern
regarding the line item veto power in regards to the budget and
appropriations.
One individual questioned the need for the change.
The City Attorney said Council may make changes at first reading if
needed.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) — None.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Cretekos reviewed recent and upcoming events.
14. Adjourn
Attest City of Clearwater
The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
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