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02/28/1989 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1989 - 1:30 PM Members Present: Chairman Johnson, Ms. Nixon, Messrs. Ferrell, Green, Hamilton, Green, and Schwob A. Motion was made by Mr. Schwob, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, to approve the minutes of the January 31, 1989 and the minutes of the February 14, 1989 meetings as written. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). Chairman Johnson outlined the procedures for conditional uses and advised that anyone adversely affected by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Board, with regard to conditional uses, has two weeks from this date in which to file an appeal through the City Clerk's Office. Florida Law requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings to support the appeal. ITEMS ARE LISTED IN AGENDA ORDER THOUGH NOT NECESSARILY DISCUSSED IN THAT ORDER. B. Conditional Uses: 1. M&B 23.05, Sec. 05-29S-16E (1923 U.S. Hwy. 19 North) Rolf Robert (Valentino's)/Blaise's Enterprise, Inc. CU 89-15 Request - 4-COP-SRX (On-Premise Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages) Zoned - CC (Commercial Center) Ms. Harvey advised as follows: This is a request for on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Commercial Center zoning district; the specific request is for a new 4-COP-SRX license which requires 51% food sales; the governing sections of the Land Development Code are Sections 136.024 and 136.025(b); the Traffic Engineer had no comments; and, the Police Department saw no reason to deny license to applicant. Ms. Harvey stated applicant proposes to reopen an existing restaurant and lounge under new ownership and no variance to the separation distance will be required. Ms. Harvey advised staff recommended approval of the above request subject to the following: 1) That new the alcoholic beverage license be obtained within six (6) months. Ms. Jeannette Forte Santanastasio, applicant, advised she proposes to reopen an existing restaurant/lounge in the Harbor Square Shopping Center and she is applying for a 4-COP-SRX License. After questioning by Board members, Ms. Santanastasio advised as follows: She has had experience in this business with relatives but not on her own; she proposes an Italian/American restaurant; she understands the 51% food requirement and the operation will primarily be a restaurant; there is a small area for a one-man band such as a guitarist; and, there will be no outside speakers. No persons appeared in support of or in opposition to the above request. Motion was made by Mr. Schwob, seconded by Mr. Hogan, to approve the above request subject to the following: 1) That the new alcoholic beverage license be obtained within six (6) months. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). C. Chairman's Items Motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Mr. Green, to elect BRENDA HARRIS NIXON as Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board for the calendar year 1989. Motion carried unanimously (7 to 0). Mr. Johnson offered farewell wishes to Mr. Hogan and stated no member has been more devoted to the betterment of Clearwater. Mr. Hogan stated his years on the Board have been a great experience and he enjoyed serving on the Board. He felt he helped put something back into the community and felt this Board was a cross section of City citizens and hopes it continues. D. Director's Items Ms. Harvey, on behalf of City staff, offered farewell wishes to Mr. Hogan. She advised that she and staff have enjoyed working with Mr. Hogan and many of his ideas have benefitted the City. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting adjourned at 1:48 PM. F. WORKSHOP: Comprehensive Plan - Goals, Objectives and Policies and Needs Summary for: Mass Transit Element and Housing Element. CONSERVATION ELEMENT - discussion continued from February 14, 1989 After questioning by Board members, discussion followed regarding loss of the detention area at S.R. 590 and McMullen-Booth Road. Mr. Hilton advised he is of the opinion that D.E.R. and SWFWMD would have monitoring responsibilities for compliance with detention regulations as they pertain to the stated intersection. After thorough discussion on the Goals, Objectives, and Policies for the Conservation Element, the Board suggested the following changes/additions: Page 2 Change Courtney Campbell "Causeway" to Courtney Campbell "Parkway" Add "noise reduction and buffering" to last paragraph Page 49 Add in Objective 13.7 include "residential" Page 50 Change in Policy 13.7.6.: Courtney Campbell Causeway to Courtney Campbell Parkway Add in Policy 13.7.6.: "Prohibit parking on all city beaches." Page 54 Change Policy 13.11.11 to include the prohibition of irrigation and/or the sprinkling of all yards, lawns, and plant material with potable water between the daytime hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on a year-round basis. Policy will also include statement that land uses exempt from this prohibition must have a valid permit to irrigate during daytime hours issued by the City Occupational License Division of the Planning and Development Department. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT - discussion continued from February 14, 1989 After discussion on the Goals, Objectives, and Policies for the Future Land Use Element, the Board suggested the following changes/additions: Page 3 Change in 6A.5., change "minimum" to "maximum" Page 7 Change in 6C.5., change "1991" to "1990" Ms. Papandreas also gave clarification on the following: Page 5 Sec. 6B.6. Planned developments are preferred because traffic is kept on site. The idea of the City "considering" to reduce fees for planned developments does not means the City will be required reduce fees. Page 6 Sec. 6C.2.4. CP means "commercial property" and DD means "downtown development" Page 8 Sec 6D.1.1. The City is required to show that any development will not further degrade Levels of Service. The burden of proof will be with the property owner. HOUSING ELEMENT Mr. Pruitt explained in detail how the Housing Element was prepared. He explained how population projections were accomplished, housing characteristics and conditions, affordable and adequate housing, vacancy rates and how vacancy rates are affected by the seasonal population. He included explanations regarding how impact fees are established and the effect on individual houses. There was discussion regarding other states requiring that when expensive developments are constructed, lower cost homes must also be built. Mr. Pruitt advised this practice is called "linkage" and he is not aware of any place in Florida where "linkage" has been used. The Board wanted to somehow eliminate the word "project" when used in conjunction with low-income housing developments. The Board did not want the word "project" to connote a particular kind of low-income housing but wanted the City's policy to be inclusive of other kinds of low-income housing, such as those that receive vouchers. The Board expressed concern about there being long waiting lists for low-income housing when such developments have a very high vacancy rate due to need for home rehabilitation. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of including a Policy that would encourage community groups, such as builder groups and/or realtors, to participate in low-income housing developments, though groups should not be specifically named. Mr. Hamilton commented the City Commission indicated strong feelings about doing anything with low-income housing and impacting neighbors or changing zoning categories in certain areas. He added economically it is difficult to upgrade homes in certain areas and that is one reason why houses are torn down and a change in zoning is requested. Ms. Nixon stated that on page 18 a portion of the Code of Ordinances is quoted and she would like to see an ordinance passed to make that wording consistent with the wording in Policy 10.8.5. on page 35. The Board decided to meet after the conclusion of the regular Planning and Zoning Board Meeting March 14, 1989, but to discuss elements of the Plan until about 5:00 PM. The Board then decided to schedule a workshop on March 21, 1989, and if discussion is not complete at that time, the Board will then have another workshop on March 28, 1989. Both workshops will be scheduled at 1:30 PM. Workshop adjourned at 3:45 PM. ___________________________________________________ Paula Harvey Acting Director Planning and Development