06/21/2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 21, 2022
Roll Call
Present 5 - Chair Mary A. Lau, Vice Chair John Quattrocki, Board Member Mike
Flanery, Board Member Bruce Rector, Board Member Andrew Park
Absent 3 - Board Member Audrey Haudricourt, Board Member Andrew Caudell,
Alternate Board Member Samuel Hutkin
Also Present - Jay Daigneault—Attorney for the Board — departed at 5:05 p.m., Randy
Mora —Attorney for the Board — arrived at 5:05 p.m., Matthew Mytych —
Assistant City Attorney, Gina Clayton — Planning & Development
Director, Lauren Matzke —Assistant Planning & Development Director
and Patricia O. Sullivan — Board Reporter
A. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m. at the Main Library
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
B. ROLL CALL:
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: May 17, 2022
Member Flanery moved to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2022
Community Development Board meeting as submitted in written
summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
D. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Elizabeth Ferguson expressed concern regarding homeless people and
recommended they be permitted attorney representation in court, provided
improved shelter services, and community acknowledgement of their rights.
E. CONSENT AGENDA: The following cases are not contested by the applicant, staff,
neighboring property owners, etc. and will be approved by a single vote at the beginning
of the meeting: (Items 1-5)
1. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2022-02008 — 1510 Barry Road Level Two Application
See below.
2. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2021-09018 — 117 North McMullen-Booth Road Level Two Application
See below.
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3 PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Level Two Application
Cases: FLD2020-05012A/TDR2020-07002A/TDR2022-01001 - 400/405/408/409/411 East
Shore Drive (receiving site); 405 Coronado Drive (formerly 420 Hamden Street) (sending
site); 152 through 188 Brightwater Drive (sending site).
See below.
4. Case: LUP2022-03003 — 905 S Highland Avenue Level Three Application
Owner(s): YMCA of the Suncoast Inc.
Applicant/Representative: Brian J. Aungst, MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625 Court
Street; Suite 200; Clearwater, FL 33756; phone:( 727) 441-8966; email: bja@macfar.com
Location: 1.86 acres located on the east side of S Highland Avenue approximately 450 feet
south of Druid Road.
Request: The Community Development Board (CBD) is reviewing a request to amend the Future
Land Use Map designation from Residential/Office General (R/OG) to Institutional (1) and is
making a recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Pinellas County School
Board, and Board of County Commissioners
Presenter: Dylan Prins, Planner
See below for motion to recommend approval.
5. Case: REZ2022-03003 — 905 S Highland Avenue Level Three Application
Owner(s): YMCA of the Suncoast Inc.
Applicant/Representative: Brian J. Aungst, MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625 Court
Street; Suite 200; Clearwater, FL 33756; phone:( 727) 441-8966; email: bja@macfar.com
Location: 1.86 acres located on the east side of S Highland Avenue approximately 450 feet
south of Druid Road.
Request: The Community Development Board (CBD) is reviewing a request to amend the
Zoning Atlas designation from the Office (0) District to the Institutional (1) District and is making a
recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Pinellas County School
Board, and Board of County Commissioners
Presenter: Dylan Prins, Planner
Member Rector moved to recommend approval of Cases LUP2022-
03003 and REZ2022-03003 on today's Consent Agenda 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. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
1. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2022-02008 — 1510 Barry Road Level Two Application
Owner(s): WC Assets LLC; Glozal Village LLC; Rebus Salus LLC.
Applicant: Robert Pergolizzi; Gulf Coast Engineering (13825 Icot Boulevard, Suite 605
Clearwater, FL 33760; phone: (727) 524-1818; email: pergo@gulfcoastconsulting.com)
Location: 2.137 acres located on the north side of Barry Road approximately 330 feet east of
Highland Avenue.
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Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a 43-unit attached dwelling use
including 11 affordable units in the Office (0) District for the property located at 1510 Barry Road.
The project includes an unaddressed parcel in the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
District which will have greenspace and landscaping only. The project will be 22 feet in height
from grade or 13 feet from Base Flood Elevation, proposes a minimum of 53 off-street parking
spaces and requests allowable flexibility for use, density, setbacks, parking and landscaping.
(Community Development Code Sections 2-1004.A, 2-204.E, 3-920 and 3-1202.G.).
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry, AICP, Senior Planner
Member Flanery moved to accept Mark Parry as an expert witness in
the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment planning, land
development code & land development code amendments, special
area plans and overlay districts, site plan review, landscape
architecture. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
Member Quattrocki moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness
in the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities,
construction and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA (Federal
Emergency Management Agency) floodplain regulations. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Mark Park provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff
Report. Staff recommended approval. A clerical error in the Staff Report,
Condition of Approval 2 should read "That pursuant to the terms of the
proposed settlement agreement for that certain Pinellas County Circuit Court
case bearing the case number of 21-004847, all necessary and required
building permits shall be obtained within 3 months of the date such settlement
agreement is approved by the City of Clearwater City Council (the effective
date of the agreement)."
Robert Pergolizzi, representing the applicant, said the CDB (Community
Development Board) previously accepted him as an expert witness. He said
permits never were issued for previous approvals. He said the property was in
disarray when it was purchased last February, the owner was prepared to file
for building permits. He reviewed project plans including increased green
space and a buffer separating the project from residential uses.
A resident expressed concern re the site's Code Enforcement violations and
fines.
Planning and Development Director Gina Clayton said Code Enforcement will
inspect the property.
Mr. Pergolizzi said work will begin this week to resolve Code violations in
preparation for permitting. He said the owner planned to pay fines and abide
by Condition of Approval 2. He said 1520 Jeffords Street had 24-hour security.
Member Flanery moved to approve Case FLD2022-02008 based on
evidence in the record, including the application and the Staff Report,
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and here by adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated
in the Staff Report, with conditions of approval as listed and amended.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Case: FLD2021-09018 — 117 North McMullen-Booth Road Level Two Application
Owner(s): Farhod M. Nikjeh
Applicant: Peter Pensa, P.E.; AVID Group, LLC., 2300 Curlew Road, Suite 201, Palm Harbor
FL, 34683, phone: (727) 789-9500; email: peter.pensa@avidgroup.com
Location: 0.667 acre located on the east side of McMullen Booth Road bound by Drew Street
(north) and Bay Lane (south).
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a proposed 11 628 square-foot office
in the Office (0) District for the property located at 117 North McMullen-Booth Road. The project
will consist of one building 35 feet in height from grade, includes a minimum of 35 parking spaces
and, requests allowable flexibility regarding setbacks, height, the provision of a loading space,
and landscaping (Community Development Code Sections 2-1004.A and 3-1406.A.3, and 3-
1202.G.)
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry, AICP, Senior Planner
Member Rector moved to accept Mark Parry as an expert witness in
the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment planning, land
development code & land development code amendments, special
area plans and overlay districts, site plan review, landscape
architecture. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
Member Flanery moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness in
the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities, construction
and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA floodplain regulations.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Mark Parry provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff
Report. Staff recommended approval.
Peter Pensa, representing the applicant, said the CDB previously accepted
him as an expert witness. He said the Class A office building will be attractive
and feature higher windows that allow fagade variations. He said the applicant
respected the neighborhood and proposed a quality project.
Three residents spoke in opposition to the project expressing concerns
regarding tall windows, increased building height, and anticipated increase in
already heavy cut-through traffic on Bay Lane. When the project connects to
City sewer, residents requested sewer lines be extended to their neighborhood.
Mr. Parry said the project was pushed as far west as reasonable. While Code
required a 25-foot side setback, the project had a 145-foot side setback.
The occupied portion of the proposed building was 28 feet where 25 feet was
permitted, residences could be 30 feet tall. Staff encouraged the applicant to
plant substantial buffer landscaping. The property's permitted use was limited
to office. Septic tanks were not a zoning issue.
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Mr. Pensa said he had discussed sewer lines with a resident. He said Code
required this project to connect to a sewer line. He reviewed renderings of the
project, parapet, roof system and deck. He estimated views from the 2nd floor
would be at approximately 20 feet.
Jane Caldera, traffic engineer representing the applicant, said the project's
traffic generation was below criteria requiring a traffic study. She said traffic
circulation on site would be one-way. She said vehicles could turn left onto
Drew Street when egressing the site.
Mr. Parry reviewed the project's request for Code flexibility and supported the
architectural embellishments as required. To meet Code, the site will provide
space for large truck UPS and FedEx deliveries. The solid PVC buffer fence
will be 6-feet high. The project will be 150 feet from residential property. He
said the additional 3 feet in height were warranted, additional floors were not
requested.
Discussion ensued with comments that the Code allowed flexibility, by right
the structure could be built closer to the property line, the architect designed
taller rooms to charge higher rents, and landscaping will buffer surrounding
properties especially as it matures.
Sympathy was expressed for neighbor concerns; it was recommended the
City install traffic calming features on Bay Lane to alleviate heavy traffic and
work with the developers re sanitary sewers for nearby residences now on
septic tanks that pollute groundwater.
Member Park moved to approve Case FLD2021-09018 on 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. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3 PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Level Two Application
Cases: FLD2020-05012A/TDR2020-07002A/TDR2022-01001 - 400/405/408/409/411 East
Shore Drive (receiving site); 405 Coronado Drive (formerly 420 Hamden Street) (sending
site); 152 through 188 Brightwater Drive (sending site).
Owner(s): 411 E S.
Applicant: Brian J. Aungst, MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625 Court Street; Suite
200; Clearwater, FL 33757; phone: (727) 441-8966; email: bia(a�macfar.com
Location: 1.115 acres located on the east and west sides of East Shore Drive approximately 250
feet north of the Memorial Causeway (receiving site). 405 Coronado Drive (formerly 420 Hamden
Street); west side of Hamden Street at the western terminus of Bayside Drive (TDR2020-07002A
sending site). 152 through 188 Brightwater Drive north side of Brightwater Drive approximately
1,040 feet east of Hamden Drive (TDR2022-01001 sending site).
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a proposed amendment to an
approved Level II Flexible Development application (FLD2020-05012) and transfers of
development rights (TDR2020-07002A, TDR2022-01001) 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
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Drive. Changes include an increase in density from 74 hotel units to 91 units (including the
previously approved allocation of eight overnight accommodation units from the Hotel Density
Reserve created pursuant to Beach by Design and through Transfer of Development rights for 17
additional overnight accommodation units for a total of 28 units); an increase in height from 65 to
80 feet in height (from Design Flood Elevation) of the hotel building; the inclusion of a 50-slip
Marina Facility/Commercial Dock; and includes a minimum of 113 parking spaces and requests
allowable flexibility from setbacks, height, dock length and a two-year Development Order
(Community Development Code Sections 2-803.G and K; 3-601.C.3; 3-603; 4-407; 4-1403 and
Beach by Design).
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Beach Association
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry, AICP, Senior Planner
Member Rector moved to accept Mark Parry as an expert witness in
the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment planning, land
development code & land development code amendments, special
area plans and overlay districts, site plan review, landscape
architecture. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
Member Rector moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness in
the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities, construction
and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA floodplain regulations.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Rector moved to accept Eric Gandy as an expert witness in
the field of environmental engineering, water quality, natural
resources, contamination assessment, hazardous waste, coastal
engineering, marine and dredging operations. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Mark Parry provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff
Report. Staff recommended approval. The development agreement limited
boat slip uses, 42 slips were reserved for hotel guest use only.
Attorney Brian Aungst, representing the applicant, said the CDB and City
Council had approved all previous applications for this project. He said the City
encouraged East Shore Drive development, the project's 15-foot wide
boardwalk eventually will connect with the City's boardwalk at Papaya Street.
He said this request was for additional units and reviewed the project's TDR
(Transfer of Development Rights) and impacted properties. He requested
reserving the remainder of his time for later comments.
Attorney for the Board Jay Daigneault encouraged the Board to adhere to its
rules and deny Attorney's Aungst request. Board rules did not authorize
reservation of time.
A resident spoke in opposition to the docks based on environmental concerns.
In response to a question, Attorney Daigneault said the issue of seagrass
was not before the Board.
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Mr. Parry said a 50-slip marina was not proposed, boat slips were not a new
project component. The docks were similar to others on the Intracoastal.
Environmental staff reviewed and approved the application.
Attorney Aungst reviewed boat slip uses, all parking will be onsite.
Terri Skapik, president/owner of Woods Consultant, representing the applicant,
presented a rendering of small seagrass beds identified during last year's
seagrass survey. She said docks were designed to minimize impacts.
It was commented that public dock space was good for the City. Support was
expressed for the City to do more to protect marine life from boats.
Member Quattrocki moved to approve Cases FLD2020-05012A/
TDR2020-07002A/TDR2022-01001 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. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
F. LEVEL TWO APPLICATION: (ITEM 1)
1. Case: FLD2022-03011 — 1000 Eldorado Avenue Level Two Application
Owner(s): Nicholas R. Friedman; Eldorado Beach, LLC
Applicant: Lauren Rubenstein; Denhardt and Rubenstein, 2700 1 st Ave N, St. Petersburg FL,
33713, phone: (727) 327-3400; email: lauren@denhardtlaw.com
Location: 0.225 acre located on the west side of Eldorado Avenue at the western terminus of
Island Drive.
Request: The Community Development Board is reviewing a proposed non-opaque four-foot
fence seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) in the Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) District for the property located at 1000 Eldorado Avenue. The project
requests flexibility for construction seaward of the CCCL (Community Development Code Section
3-905).
Neighborhood Association: Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry, AICP, Senior Planner
Jacqueline Wells requested Party Status.
Member Quattrocki moved to grant Jacqueline Wells Party Status. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Ellen Bilgore requested Party Status.
Member Rector moved to grant Ellen Bilgore Party Status. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Alfred Andrews requested Party Status.
Member Park moved to grant Alfred Andrews Party Status. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Member Quattrocki moved to accept Mark Parry as an expert witness
in the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment planning,
land development code & land development code amendments,
special area plans and overlay districts, site plan review, landscape
architecture. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Quattrocki moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness
in the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities,
construction and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA floodplain
regulations. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Mark Parry provided a PowerPoint presentation of the Staff
Report. The fence would border the property owner's grass yard to the west.
The only Code criteria re land seaward of the CCCL (Coastal Construction
Control Line) were General Applicability Standards. To the north, most
structures seaward of the CCCL were constructed prior to Code restrictions.
Flexible development approval permitted other structures seaward of the
CCCL including boardwalks, fences, and the next door swimming pool.
Condition of Approval 8 should reference a fence, not a boardwalk. Condition
of Approval 7 referenced the dispute with the adjacent neighbor re the
accuracy of the applicant's survey, the applicant must win quiet title to the
disputed property before a fence can be installed. The City accepted signed
and sealed surveys as presented.
Assistant City Attorney Matthew Mytych said the property owners had
presented conflicting surveys. The Court was requested to clarify the north
property line.
Member Rector moved to accept Lauren Matzke as an expert witness
in the fields of general planning, zoning, annexations, land use/
rezoning amendments, demographics, land development code &
land development code amendments, comprehensive planning,
special area plans and overlay districts. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Assistant Planning and Development Director Lauren Matzke said the
request would extend the fence 32 feet beyond the CCCL. Attorney Mytych
said the western property line was in dispute.
Attorney Daigneault said the west property line was irrelevant to this case.
Attorney Lauren Rubenstein, representing the applicant, said the request
for a 4-foot aluminum fence along the north and south property lines was
consistent with the neighborhood's character and next door swimming pool.
She said the pedestrian beach access easement was on the property next
door. She said according to the applicants'signed sealed survey, a survey rod
for the property line was located on stairs leading to the beach access; the
dispute was being litigated. She said FDEP (Florida Department of
Environmental Protection) approval and a building permit were required to
construct the fence. She expressed concern the trial date would not be set
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until October and the applicants needed a fence immediately for the safety of
their young children. She objected to the Condition of Approval requiring
resolution of the litigation before the fence could be installed and requested
approval of a fence in the area not in conflict.
Party Status Holder Ellen Bilgore said the fence as proposed would block
access to the beach path she had used for more than 25 years. She said her
survey never was questioned until the Friedmans purchased the property next
door. She said no one had the right to block the conscripted easement. She
said bisecting her steps with fencing would cause irreparable damage to her
property. She said an FDEP letter required the Friedmans to correct
infractions. She would not object to a fence that did not block the beach
easement.
Party Status Holder Alfred Andrews spoke in support of Ms. Bilgore. He
discussed the importance of sand dunes and expressed concern the fence
would damage the environment. He requested the CDB deny approval.
Party Status Holder Jacqueline Wells said she purchased her house across
the street due to its beach access via the subject easement. She said the 5-
foot easement was deeded in the early 1970s. She requested the CDB delay
its decision until the court case is resolved.
In response to a question re competing surveys, Attorney Mytych said people
make mistakes, the court will review the surveys.
Attorney Rubenstein said the fence would not block access to the easement.
She said the Friedmans had the right to use and enjoy their property. She
said the City's expert witnesses recommended approval as the request met
Comp Plan policies and was consistent with surrounding properties. She said
the fence would comply with FDEP requirements and would not be on the
sand dunes. She requested the Condition of Approval referencing court
approval be modified to permit the applicant to install the fence outside the
disputed area.
Opposition was expressed for City approval of all structures seaward of the
CCCL.
Attorney Mytych said Attorney Rubenstein had agreed for the fence to be
installed 3 feet inside the surveyed property line while awaiting adjudication.
Ms. Clayton requested clarification of the new dimensions for the fence.
The Community Development Board recessed from 4:05 to 4:15 p.m.
Member Rector moved to continue Case FLD2022-03011 to July 19,
2022, incorporating all evidence and testimony received today. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
G. LEVEL THREE APPLICATIONS (ITEMS 1-2)
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1. Case: LUP2022-04004— 1885 CR 193 Level Three Application
Owner(s): St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Applicant/Representative: Todd Pressman, President, Pressman & Associates, Inc.; 200 2nd
Avenue South, #451, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone: 727-804-1760; email.
todd(a-)pressmaninc.com.
Location: 2.618 acres located on the east side of CR 193 approximately 500 feet south of
Sunset Point Road.
Request: The Community Development Board (CBD) is reviewing a request to amend the Future
Land Use Map designation from Residential Low (RL) to Institutional (1), and is making a
recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Pinellas County School
Board, and Board of County Commissioners
Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner
Member Rector moved to accept Kyle Brotherton as an expert witness
in the fields of general planning, zoning, annexations, land use/
rezoning amendments, comprehensive planning, demographics, land
development code & land development code amendments. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Rector moved to accept Omar Atallah as an expert witness in
the fields of traffic safety, multi-modal mobility, transportation planning,
asset management, intelligent transportation system and traffic impact
study. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Rector moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness in
the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities, construction
and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA floodplain regulations.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Kyle Brotherton provided a PowerPoint presentation of the
Staff Report. A scrivener's error on page 6 should read "does not support
amendments." Staff recommended denial.
Todd Pressman, representing the applicant, provided a PowerPoint
presentation. He said he was accompanied by the church's priests and board
members. He reviewed the history of the church site annexed into Clearwater
in 2014. He said the church was a landmark. He said the area's dominant use
was Institutional. He said the church requested its next door property also be
zoned Institutional. He presented a conceptual site plan for the subject
property. He said there was significant support for the request from property
owners to the west, north, south, and several to the east. He said church uses
were not typical. He said the 4:45 a.m. prayer meeting was outside rush hour
and did not affect residents'morning commute. He said the request met
General Code Criteria Standards.
In response to a question, Mr. Pressman said he was not a certified planner.
He said he was presenting facts.
Three residents spoke in opposition to the zoning change stating it was
incompatible with the community, raucous church activities lasted from early
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morning until late night, church traffic had increased, church lights beamed into
nearby houses, the church was disrespectful to the neighborhood, parishioner
vehicles blocked resident access to their street, CR 193 already was
dangerous with heavy school bus traffic and no sidewalks, the change would
permit other undesirable uses to be built on the subject property which had
significant wildlife, property values would decrease, and the quality of life
would be diminished.
Mr. Brotherton said a site plan was not submitted with the application, the
conceptual site plan was not binding. The church was not a landmark.
Mr. Pressman said a large property separated the church from residents
objecting to the change. He said the church reported positive reaction from 10
people who attended last night's meeting reviewing the request. He said
Code allowed the church to increase density on its current site by 300%7-
instead
00%;instead they wanted to expand church buildings on the northern parcel as far
to the west as possible. He said peak church traffic did not interfere with the
neighborhood. In response to a question, he said yesterday the Paul B.
Stephens school principal had signed the petition supporting the zoning
change.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that 15 high-intensity uses with
150,000 square-feet of development could be built on the church's 7 acres
without Board approval, CR 193 was a narrow 2-lane undivided road, the
principal did not own the school property and had signed the petition on behalf
of the Pinellas County School Board, and the church would be able to sell the
parcel without future constraints.
Member Rector moved to recommend denial of Case: LUP2022-04004
based on evidence in the record, including the application and the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
2. Case: REZ 2022-04004— 1885 CR 193 Level Three Application
Owner(s): St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Applicant/Representative: Todd Pressman, President, Pressman & Associates, Inc.; 200 2nd
Avenue South, #451, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; phone: 727-804-1760; email.
todd(a-)pressmaninc.com.
Location: 2.618 acres located on the east side of CR 193 approximately 500 feet south of
Sunset Point Road.
Request: The Community Development Board (CBD) is reviewing a request to amend the Zoning
Atlas designation from the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District to the Institutional (1)
District, and is making a recommendation to the City Council.
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Pinellas County School
Board, and Board of County Commissioners
Presenter: Kyle Brotherton, Senior Planner
Member Rector moved to accept Kyle Brotherton as an expert witness
in the fields of general planning, zoning, annexations, land use/
rezoning amendments, comprehensive planning, demographics, land
development code & land development code amendments. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Member Rector moved to accept Omar Atallah as an expert witness in
the fields of traffic safety, multi -modal mobility, transportation planning,
asset management, intelligent transportation system and traffic impact
study. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Rector moved to accept David Ojeda as an expert witness in
the fields of civil engineering, land development, utilities, construction
and building permits, stormwater, and FEMA floodplain regulations.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Senior Planner Kyle Brotherton said staff recommended denial as the request
was inconsistent with Code.
Todd Pressman, representing the applicant, submitted his PowerPoint for
Case LUP2022-04004 for the record for this application. He submitted a
petition in favor of the application.
Two residents opposed the request.
Member Rector moved to recommend denial of Case: REZ 2022-04004
based on evidence in the record, including the application and the
Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
H. DIRECTOR'S ITEM: None.
I. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
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COPIES: Mathew Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items June 215t, 2022
DATE: June 13th, 2022
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of May 17th, 2022
Level Two Applications (Items 1-4)
1. FLD2022-02008-1510 Barry Road
Assigned Plari(ner: Mark Parry
Yes: ./ No:
2. FLD2022-030 Eldorado Avenue
Assigned P nner: Mark Parry
Yes: No:
3. FLD2021-09018— 117 North McMullen Booth Road
Assigned PI ner: Mark Parry
Yes: No:
4. FLD2020-05012A/TDR2020-07002A/TDR2022-01001 - 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
(receiving site); 405 Coronado Drive (formerly 420 Hamden Street) (sending site); 152 through
188 Brightwat r Drive
Assigned P nner: Mark Parry
Yes: No:
Level Three Applications (Items 1-4)
1. LUP2022-04004 — 1885 CR 193
Assigned PI ner: Kyle Brotherton
Yes: No:
2. REZ 2022-04004-1885 CR 193
Assigned(canner: Kyle Brotherton
Yes: / No:
3. LUP202223-905 S Highland Avenue
Assigned P nner: Dylan Prins
Yes: No:
4. REZ2022-03 3— 905 S Highland Avenue
Assigned P nner: Dylan Prins
Yes: No:
I have conducted : •erso,p I inv: ti tion on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Si:nature: ! r ��� Date: ;,O
Print Name:
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Prepared by: Isabel Winget, Administrative Assistant
CITY OF CLEARWATER
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TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director
COPIES: Mathew Assistant City Attorney; Attorney Jay Daigneault, Susan Chase, Documents and Records
Specialist / Pat Sullivan, Board Reporter
SUBJECT: Agenda Items June 21St, 2022
DATE: June 13th, 2022
Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following:
Unapproved minutes of May 17th, 2022
Level Two Applications (Items 1-4)
1. FLD2022-02008— 1510 Barry Road
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry
Yes: No:
2. FLD2022-03011-1000 Eldorado Avenue
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry
Yes: No:
3. FLD2021-09018— 117 North McMullen Booth Road
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry
Yes: No: __
4. FLD2020-05012A/T0R2020-07002A/TDR2022-01001 - 400/405/408/409/411 East Shore Drive
(receiving site); 405 Coronado Drive (formerly 420 Hamden Street) (sending site); 152 through
188 Brightwater Drive
Assigned Planner: Mark Parry
Yes: y..,', No:
Level Three Applications (Items 1-4)
1. LUP2022-04004 — 1885 CR 193
Assigned Planner: Kyle Brotherton
Yes: No:
2. REZ 2022-04004 —1885 CR 193
Assigned Planner: Kyle Brotherton
Yes: _ No:
3. LUP2022-03003-905S Highland Avenue
Assigned Planner: Dylan Prins
Yes: �'` No:
4. REZ2022-03003— 905 S Highland Avenue
Assigned,9fanner: Dylan Prins
Yes: No:
I have conducted a personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature:
Print Name:
pate:
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Prepared by: Isabel Winget, Administrative Assistant
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER
Name:
Citizen Comment Card
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