11/17/2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 17, 2020
Present: Chair Michael Boutzoukas, Vice Chair Christopher J. Anuszkiewicz, Board
Member Mary A. Lau, Board Member Mike Flanery, Board Member John Quattrocki,
Board Member Brian Barker, Board Member Jordan Behar, Alternate Board Member
Nils Kushta
Also Present - Jay Daigneault—Attorney for the Board, Michael Fuino —Assistant City
Attorney, Gina Clayton — 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 the Main Library followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B. ROLL CALL:
C. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER NILS KUSHTA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: October 14, 2020
Member Behar moved to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2020 Community
Development Board meeting as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
E. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None.
F. CONSENT AGENDA: The following case is not contested by the applicant,
staff, neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote
at the beginning of the meeting: (Item 1)
PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
1. Level Two Application
Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Owner(s): 411 ES
Applicant Representative: (FLD) John Bodziack, John A. Bodziack Architects
A.I.A; 2325 Ulmerton Road, Suite 21, St. Petersburg, FL 33762; phone: 727-453-
3568; email: iacob(a-abodziak.com and (TDR) Brian J. Aungst, MacFarlane
Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: 727-
441-8966; email: bia(a-)macfar.com
Location: 1.115-acre property located on the east and west sides of East Shore
Drive approximately 250 feet north of the Memorial Causeway.
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a proposed 74-unit
overnight accommodations use (through an increase of the permitted density by the
allocation of eight overnight accommodation units from the Hotel Density Reserve
created pursuant to Beach by Design and through a transfer of development rights
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for 11 overnight accommodation units) in the Tourist (T) District and the Marina
District of Beach by Design for the properties located at 400/405/408/409/411 East
Shore Drive. The project is 65 feet in height (from Base Flood Elevation), includes a
minimum of 89 off-street parking spaces, and requests allowable flexibility from
setbacks and height and a two-year Development Order (Community Development
Code Sections 2-803. K; 4-407; 4-1403 and Beach by Design).
Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners and Clearwater Beach Association Clearwater Neighborhoods
Coalition; Old Clearwater Bay
Presenter: Kevin W. Nurnberger, Senior Planner
Concern was expressed the double-load valet parking and self-parking cited in the
development agreement would be difficult to separate, manage and maintain.
Planning Manager Ellen Crandall said valet parking was for the hotel only and self-
parking was for the marina. Case details in this item only addressed the hotel which was
allowed to request valet parking; any future amendment to the valet parking requirement
would require CDB (Community Development Board) approval.
Member Lau moved to accept Kevin Nurnberger as an expert witness in the fields of
zoning, site plan analysis, planning in general, and the landscape ordinance. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Concerns were expressed that units with lock out features could isolate a bedroom and
bathroom as standalone hotel rooms rented separately and needing a parking space.
Senior Planner Kevin Nurnberger said any units rented in excess of the requested 74
units would violate the development agreement.
Attorney Brian Aungst, representing the applicant, said the City Council had approved
the development agreement in 2019; the pandemic delayed presentation of site plan
amendments. He said the developer intended for a hotel flag to operate the property.
He said the property would not risk the City terminating its development agreement,
revoking its Certificate of Occupancy, and shutting down the business to sidestep the
density limit. He said doors that permitted separating the 8 referenced units would be
removed.
Member Behar moved to approve Case FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 based on
evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff Report, and here by adopt
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report, with conditions
of approval as listed plus additional conditions of approval: 1) valet parking rule remains
in perpetuity for all double loaded parking spaces and 2) no door can be installed within
a unit that creates an additional lock out unit. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
G. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS: (Item 1)
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1. Draft Ft. Harrison Avenue Complete Streets Concept Plan
Assistant Planning & Development Director Lauren Matzke provided a PowerPoint
presentation of the 3.2 -mile Ft. Harrison Avenue Complete Streets Concept Plan
partially funded by Forward Pinellas and developed in consultation with HDR. Plan
strategies, including demonstration projects and permanent installations, were designed
to calm traffic, improve pedestrian safety, and beautification. The visioning team of
business owners, residents, staff, and institution and local agency representatives
walked the corridor, observed conditions, and brainstormed ideas. Residents were
encouraged to complete an online public input survey which attracted 131 participants.
Ms. Matzke reviewed goals for each segment: 1) Belleair Road to Belleview Boulevard;
2) Belleview Boulevard to Chestnut Street; and 3) Chestnut Street to Drew Street.
Previous concept plans focused on Drew Street and Ft. Harrison Avenue north of Drew.
While the project was estimated to cost $4,133,357, construction will be coordinated
with major utility projects to reduce expenses. Staff will explore a $1 -million Forward
Pinellas construction grant.
Support was expressed for rain gardens in landscape strips, public/private construction
funding, improving traffic flow on Ft. Harrison Avenue at Chestnut Street, and
maintaining sufficiently wide lanes to accommodate boat traffic near the Seminole Boat
Ramp.
Suggestions were made for a roundabout at Fairmont Street, a "scramble" traffic signal
at Belleview Boulevard, short passing lanes to help drivers pass slower ones on Alt 19,
a dual traffic study of Ft. Harrison and Myrtle avenues, coordinating Myrtle Avenue
traffic signals to hasten traffic flow and encourage its use, and a focus on east/west
traffic, currently impeded by long term construction that has closed Sunset Point Road.
Ms. Matzke said staff was working to update the City's Comp Plan.
Ms. Matzke was complimented for her presentation.
H. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Chair — Com
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2 0-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned anner: Kevin Nurnburger, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
I have conducted
Signature:
Ration on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Date: tt G % zo 2-43
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Prepared by: Sherry L. Watkins, Administrative Assistant
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned Pl.arfner: Kevin Nurnburger, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
I have conducted a personal investi a ' • on the personal site visit to the following_properties.
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Print Name:
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned Planner: Keviri, N rnburger, Senior Planner
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned P�tanner: Kevin Nurnburger, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
I have conduc d a p- ona investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature: # \ Date: lin 072
Print Name: '� P05-«,,,il
Prepared by: Sherry L. Fins, Administrative Assistant
CITY OF CLEARWATER
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned Planner: Kevin Nur urger, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
I have conducted a .ersonal investi:ation on the .ersonal site visit to the following properties.
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Michael Fuino Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and
Records Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items November 17, 2020
DATE November 13, 2020
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of October 14, 2020
Level Two Applications (Items 1)
1. Case: FLD2020-05012/TDR2020-07003 — 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
Assigned Planner: Kevin Nurnburger, Senior Planner
Yes: No:
I have conduct.. a per
Signature:
Print Name:
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