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11/19/1991 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TUESDAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1991 Members Present: Chairman Schwob, Messrs. Bickerstaffe, Hamilton, Mazur, Merriam, and Savage. Members Excused: Mr. Carassas Also Present: Scott Shuford, Planning Manager Pat Fernandez, Recording Secretary Chairperson Schwob 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Bickerstaffe, to continue this item to the meeting of December 3, 1991. The closing time of the restaurant in item B.3. condition 5 was questioned. The motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION, DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS: 1. Lots 1 and 2, located on the northwest corner of Northeast Coachman Rd. and U.S. Hwy 19 N. (19.89 acres), Sub. Plat for Loehmann's Plaza, (Principal Mutual Life Insurance/Brandon Nu-West/Kinko's of Ga/Z. E. and Frances Taheri, Trustees) Z 91-02 Request - To consider request for amending the Zoning Atlas and review of Master Site Plan. Zoning: From: CC (Commercial Center) To: CPD (Commercial Planned Development) Mr. Mazur reminded Board members he had a conflict on this item and would not participate in the discussion or vote on this item. Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and advised he had received a fax from the applicant requesting a continuance to the next meeting. A new site plan has been submitted showing the changes they had agreed to. Also Wal-Mart will contribute to the cost of changes on Stag Run Boulevard. It was acknowledged that persons were there who wished to be heard; however it was felt they should appear at the next meeting when the completed traffic study will be available. Someone from the Traffic Engineering department will be available to answer any questions. Phil Johnson, 2400 Stag Run Boulevard, stated not all homeowners were represented by Mr. McBain and he inquired how they could be kept abreast of events in a speedier fashion. He is retired and volunteered to pass on any information he receives. Mr. Shuford would contact him with current information. John McBain, President of the Coachman Ridge Home Owner's Association, 1657 Coachmakers Lane, advised his association has been sending information as it becomes known by mail to ALL homeowners in Coachman Ridge. He expressed satisfaction with the job the City staff was doing in keeping him properly informed. Motion was made by Mr. Savage, and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe, to continue the above request to the meeting of December 3, 1991. Motion carried 5 to 0 with Mr. Mazur abstaining. C. CONDITIONAL USES: 1. Lots 1 and 2, Harrington's Sub, (500 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue), Adriano Battaglini (Andy's Auto Repair) CU 91-82 Request - To permit outdoor retail sales, displays, and/or storage of used cars Zoned - CG (General Commercial and RM 28 (Multiple family residential) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and submitted, in writing, the staff recommendation. A continuance is being requested by staff for a drawing from the applicant detailing where the outdoor display and non-commercial parking will be showing how the site will be used including landscaping. Some of the conditions that were noted during a meeting on a previous conditional use have been corrected. Mr. Andy Battaglini, applicant, 406 Venetian Drive, stated he understood what staff was requesting and would bring a drawing to the next meeting. No persons appeared in support of or in opposition to the above request. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr. Savage, to continue the above request to the meeting of December 3, 1991. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). D. ANNEXATION, ZONING, LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT, AND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REVIEW: E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS Mr. Hamilton will make the arrangements for the annual no-host luncheon. Staff is asked to notify whoever needs to be notified. Mr. Hamilton suggested the Holiday Inn Surfside. This is a social event, with no business discussed, and the mayor, city commissioners, city staff and the press are invited to this dutch treat luncheon. F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Bill Held, Harbormaster, appeared at the Board's request to discuss marina, dock and waverunner issues. He previously sent a Personal Watercraft report on went over some specifics not in the report. Ordinance 4960-90 was passed 5-17-90. The waiver agreements to operate for other than the Hilton were explained. In answer to a Board question, they are not against personal watercraft but want to see them operated safely. Beach towers have been moved so guards are better able to view any violations. It appears where the problems exist, that employees are unaware of the restrictions and do not advise the renters of rules for the safe operation of their vehicles. Guards know the colors of crafts of the various rental sources. Color coding such as repainting the craft in a bright identifiable color (each location with a different color) or that the personal floating device used have some means of easily seen identification on them. Year-to-date, there have been 61 violations and they anticipate 80 by year end. The Board feels they have a better grasp of the problems that can be caused by a new operation or an unaware employee. G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS The Board requested we try the new minute format. They like the idea of being able to determine action taken more readily. Mr. Shuford will check with the City Clerk for their input. The Board stated they wanted who made the motion and second, as well as include public comments to refresh their memory. It was mentioned the Pick Kwik appeal hearing would begin at 4:00 p.m. The Board was given a copy of a recent newspaper article on the controversy of parking on Cleveland Street in the downtown area. One member took a picture of cars parked on the sidewalk outside the Ft., Harrison Hotel. He inquired if this was a code violation. A photo was also taken to show how a dumpster can be camouflaged and made attractive. Trellis was used at the Salvation Army. This is a low cost solution to making a site more aesthetically pleasing. Progress was noted with the new contractor for Stephenson's Creek. They have been on the job for one month and more has been accomplished in that short time than in the preceding six months. For information purposes only, Mr. Bickerstaffe gave a handout from the Coalition of Clearwater Homeowner Associations that gives a new twist to the proposed concept of dealing with the replacement of the Clearwater Pass Bridge. It shows one-way bridges bearing traffic from Drew across the Causeway and return via the Causeway and Pierce/Chestnut Street and a second route from Drew on another one-way bridge to Sand Key with a return bridge from Sand Key to Pierce Boulevard and then Chestnut Street. This would alleviate the current bottlenecks and eliminate a need for a bridge at Clearwater Pass. In an effort to assist Staff, Board members will retain their Wal-Mart packet and bring it to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. James M. Polatty, Jr., Director, Planning & Development