03/02/1993 MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993 - 2:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Members Present: Chairman Hamilton, Messrs. Bickerstaffe, Carassas, Merriam, Savage, Ms. Martin
Members Excused: Mr. Mazur
Also present: Scott Shuford, Planning Manager
Etim Udoh, Planner I
Vickie Davenport, Recording Secretary
ITEM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
February 2, 1993 - APPROVED.
B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION, DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS:
1. REQUEST FOR SIX MONTH EXTENSION (First Extension Request).
M&B 41.01, 41.02, 41.04, 41.05, & 41.06, Sec 6-29-16, Parts of Lot 1 & 12 (23654 U S Hwy 19 N), Sunset Associates (Joel n' Jerry), CU 92-66
Request - To permit package sales of beer and wine
Zoned - CC (Commercial Center)/C.T.F.
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Applicant, Todd Pressman, 12807 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, was present. He presented a notarized letter stating that he was speaking on Joel n' Jerry's behalf.
Pro: None
Con: None
Discussion ensued from the Board in regards to the landscaping issue.
A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded by Mr. Merriam to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0).
C. CONDITIONAL USES:
1. M & B 41.01 and 41.03, Sec 18-29-16, (2575 Gulf to Bay Blvd), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, (Sam's Club), CU 93-12
Request - to permit package sales of beer and wine
Zoned - CH (Highway Commercial)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Applicant, Margaret Bowles, 712 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, was present. She stated that beer will be sold in cases, not even by the six pack, and that there are no beer coolers in the stores.
Pro: None
Con: None
A Motion was made by Mr. Savage, and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe, to approve the request subject to the following condition: The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within
six months of the date of this public hearing. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0).
D. ANNEXATION, ZONING, LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT, AND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REVIEW:
1. M & B 41.06 and 41.08, Sec 5-29-16, (2965 C.R. 193), Oak Leaf Ltd., Z 93-01; LUP 93-01
Request - Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas amendments
LUP: From Low Density Residential to Public/Semi-Public
ZONE: RS 6 (Single Family Residential) to P/SP (Public/Semi-Public)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Applicant's representative, Denise McCabe, was present. She stated that some of the residents are concerned about the roadway opening or the potential for Landmark Drive opening.
Jim Miller, Director of Real Property Management with the School Board, 301 4th St., SW, Largo, was present. He stated that there are no existing plans on expanding the school, even
though at the present, the school is at full capacity.
In response to a question from Mr. Shuford, Mr. Miller stated that there is not a written policy as the 2030 plan; it is just a general approval by the Department of Education that sites
be acquired for possible future use for schools.
Mr. Sjoquist spoke in rebuttal to Mr. Miller. His concern is still the same, not knowing what can be put there and also the SWFMD requirements for retention ponds.
Ms. McCabe spoke in rebuttal next. She stated that Mr. Miller had let residents know about meeting to talk about their concerns before going before City Commission.
Mr. Miller stated that they want to want to get along with residents in area and they have to realize that this is for public schooling.
Pro: None
Con: Greg Sjoquist, 1806 Oak Forest Dr. W., was present. He stated that he is concerned about what is going to go in area because of this zoning classification.
A motion was made by Mr. Merriam, and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe, to recommend endorsement to the City Commission of the proposed Land Use Plan Amendment to Public/Semi-Public, and
Zoning Atlas Amendment to P/SP as they appear to be supported by the Standards for Approval of Land Development Code; Article II; Article III, Chapter 40, & Sec. 36.066. Motion carried
unanimously (6 to 0).
2. Part of Lot 10, Clwr Industrial Park, (2144 Calumet St, which is approximately one block west of Belcher Rd and two blocks east of Hercules Ave), City of Clearwater, Z 93-02
Request - Zoning Atlas Amendment
Zoned:
FROM: P/SP (Public/Semi-Public)
TO: IL (Limited Industrial)
Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Pro: None
Con: None
A motion was made by Mr. Savage, and seconded by Mr. Carassas, to recommend endorsement to the City Commission of the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment to IL as it appears to be supported
by the Standards for Approval of Land Development Code Chapter 37. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0).
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE:
3. The City of Clearwater proposes to adopt the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that affect the use of land of all properties currently within the city limits of the City
of Clearwater as well as the Clearwater Planning Area.
Notice of Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
The Land Use Plan Classifications of all properties within the City limits of Clearwater are proposed to be amended.
Notice of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
The City of Clearwater proposes to amend objective 3.2.1. of the future land use element of the text of its Comprehensive Plan as described below.
Amendment to objective 3.2.1. revising the number of Land Use Plan categories from ten to 22 and to modify densities and FAR's - Floor Area Ratios and establish ISR's - Impervious Surface
Ratios.
Sandy Glatthorn, Senior Planner, gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation.
Discussion ensued on the resolutions that were approved in December 1992. Also discussed was the report on the PPC Consistency Program.
Mr. Mark Marquardt, Morton Plant, was present. He asked a question regarding the floor area ratio for the Institutional classification.
Denise McCabe, from Johnson, Blakely, representing Whiteco Industries, Inc., the owners of Celebration Station. She stated that the change would cause Celebration Station to be nonconforming.
She received other clarifications from Ms. Glatthorn.
Discussion from the board members ensued. Questions regarding conformity going up U.S. 19 followed.
A motion was made by Mr. Savage, and seconded by Mr. Carassas to recommend approval to the City Commission of the Municipal Land Use categories as proposed by staff. Motion carried
unanimously (6 to 0).
E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS
F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
Mr. Shuford stated that the Development Code books are in and they were passed out to the board members.
Mr. Shuford also wanted to clarify that the people who were here early are not on the agenda until next
meeting.
G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
Adjournment: 3:45 p.m.
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James M. Polatty, Director of Planning & Development