12/02/1997PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 2, 1997
Present: Edward Mazur Chair
Brenda Harris Nixon Vice Chair
Frank Kunnen Board Member
Douglas Hilkert Board Member
Gerald Figurski Board Member
Vacant Seat Board Member
Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney
Sandy Glatthorn Planning Manager
Gwen Legters Board Reporter
Absent: Robert D. Bickerstaffe Board Member
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. in City Hall, followed by the Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, meeting procedures and the appeal process.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
Minutes Approval – November 18, 1997
This item was continued to allow time for members to review the minutes before the next meeting.
C. Conditional Uses
C1. R. Roy Meador, TRE/Michael L. Fern (Clearwater Bait Store) to permit package sales of beer and wine (new license) at 2999 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd, Lame’s survey, part of Tract A, zoned
CG (General Commercial). CU 97-70
Ms. Glatthorn presented background information, stating the applicant wishes to continue the beer and wine sales use conducted by the previous bait shop owner. Staff recommended endorsement
to the City Commission.
Michael Fern, business owner/applicant, stated he will redo landscaping on the entire site and will comply with staff recommendations.
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed.
Member Kunnen moved to approve Item C1 as submitted, subject to the condition 1) The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this public
hearing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Board and Staff Comments
Member Mazur requested board members who wish to be considered for election as Chair or Vice Chair to throw their hats into the ring at the next meeting.
The board was unable to reach a consensus regarding the 1998 Planning and Zoning Board meeting schedule. It was agreed to approve proposed meeting dates for January and February for
planning purposes.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.