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12/19/2023 DocuSign Envelope ID:4B39FA3D-7888-466E-BB9A-E10201A68294 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER December 19, 2023 Roll Call Present 6 - Chair John Quattrocki, Vice Chair Bruce Rector, Board Member Diane Achinelli, Board Member Michael Boutzoukas, Board Member Aubrey Haudricourt, Board Member Andrew Park, and Alternate Board Member Kurt Hinrichs Absent 1: Board Member Andrew Hupp Also Present - Jay Daigneault—Attorney for the Board, Matthew Mytych — Assistant City Attorney, Gina Clayton — Planning & Development Director, and Rosemarie Call - City Clerk To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. A. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PRIOR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Vice Chair Bruce Rector moved to approve the minutes for the November 21, 2023 meeting as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. D. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE: ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA William Jonson encouraged all to check their voter registration status and absentee ballot request for the upcoming March 19, 2024 election on votepinellas.org. 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 (ITEM 1-2) 1. Case: 3- 1 —635 Mandalay Avenue Level Two Application Owner(s): Clearwater JV V, LLC Representative: John Hutchens, CASTO Vacation Properties; 1507 Laurel St., Sarasota, FL, 34236; phone: (941) 737-0041; email: ihutc ensC)castoinfo.com 1 CDB 2023-12-19 DocuSign Envelope ID:4B39FA3D-7888-466E-BB9A-E10201A68294 Location: 0.280-acres located at the northeast corner of Mandalay Avenue and Royal Way Request: Flexible Development approval to construct a two-unit resort attached dwelling located at 635 Mandalay Avenue in the Tourist (T) District and Old Florida Character District of Beach by Design. The project will not exceed 50 feet in height and exceeds parking requirements. Flexibility is requested from certain setback requirements consistent with the Design Standards of the Old Florida District of Beach by Design. (Community Development Code Section 2-8031, and Beach by Design Section II.A.4) Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Beach Association Assigned Planner: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director; email: Gina.Clayton(@yClea ater.com; phone: 727-444-8701 2. Case: 3- 1 — 1176 Mandalay Point Road Level Two Application Owner(s): Arnold F. Bellini, III and Lauren Bellini Representative: Jeff Smith; Davis Bews Design Group; 150 State Street East, Oldsmar, FL, 34677; phone: (727) 639-3788; email: ieffsCcVdavisbews.corn Location: 0.835-acres located primarily on the west and a small portion on the east side of Mandalay Point Road approximately 1,200 feet north of Eldorado Avenue Request: Flexible Development approval to construct a detached dwelling located at 1176 Mandalay Point Road as a Residential Infill Project in the Low Density Residential (LDR) District (0.742 acres of the parcel). Portions of the dwelling, as well as a pool, pool deck and raised boardwalk for beach access, is proposed to be located seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line. The remainder of the parcel, located in the Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) District (0.093 acres), is outside of the project area. The project will not exceed 30 feet in height, meets required front and side setbacks, and exceeds parking requirements. (Community Development Code Sections 2-104.D and 3-905). Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Beach Association Assigned Planner: Melissa Hauck-Baker, AICP, Senior Planner; email: Melissa. auckaker( yClearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8769 Board Member Rector moved to approve Case FLD2023-10021, 635 Mandalay Avenue and Case FLD2023-08016, 1176 Mandalay Point Road, on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the record, including the application(s) and the Staff Report(s), and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report(s), with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. F. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2023 MEETING (ITEM 1): 1. Case: 3- —2080 Palmetto Street Level Two Application Owner(s): FULTONBSH CWFL I LLC Applicant: Krikor Kassarjian Representative: Krikor Kassarjian, Gulf Coast Consulting, Inc.; 13825 ICOT Blvd., Ste. 605, Clearwater, FL, 33760; phone: (727)475-0001; email: krikor aulfcoastconsultinginc.com 2 CDB 2023-12-19 DocuSign Envelope ID:4B39FA3D-7888-466E-BB9A-E10201A68294 Location: 1.052-acres located at the northeast corner of Palmetto Street and Kapp Drive Request: Flexible Development approval to add vehicle sales/display to the existing self-storage use located at 2080 Palmetto Street as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project in the Industrial, Research and Technology (IRT) District. Flexibility is requested to reduce the required buffer along Palmetto Street from 15 feet to 10 feet through a comprehensive landscape program. No changes are proposed to the existing building. (Community Development Code Section 2- 1304.D, and 3-1202.D and G.) Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board Assigned Planner: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director; email: Gina.ClaytonyClea ater.com; phone: 727-444-8701 Susan Cross said she resides directly across from the site and requested party status. Vice Chair Rector moved to grant Susan Cross party status in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ken Cross requested party status. Attorney Daigneault said there is no prohibition to grant the wife and husband party status. If their presentation is co-extensive, he suggested one individual obtain party status and the other speak under public comments. He said it is up to the Board to grant party status;party status has been given to the same address. Board Member Hinrichs moved to grant Ken Cross party status in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Douglas Sharp said he received notice of the hearing and requested party status. Vice Chair Rector moved to grant Douglas Sharp party status in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Assistant City Attorney Matthew Mytych requested the Board accept Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director, as an expert witness in the fields of general planning, zoning, annexations, land use/rezoning amendments, demographics, land development code and land development code amendments, historic preservation, comprehensive planning, special area plans and overlay districts. Board Member Haudricourt moved to accept Gina Clayton as an expert witness in the fields of general planning, zoning, annexations, land use/rezoning amendments, demographics, land development code and land development code amendments, historic preservation, comprehensive planning, special area plans and overlay districts. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Ms. Clayton provided a PowerPoint presentation. 3 CDB 2023-12-19 DocuSign Envelope ID:4B39FA3D-7888-466E-BB9A-E10201A68294 Applicant Krikor Kassarjian said the property has been used as a Uhaul facility for many years. New ownership took over the property approximately a year ago. Hew said the new ownership wants to make sure everything was up to code and that is why the request is before the Board. The request is proposing to add six parking spaces, as the Uhaul trucks are currently parked on the grass. The right-of-way property is 30+ feet from the edge of pavement from Palmetto Street. He said the request includes improving the site with landscaping and enclosing the dumpster with the city required fencing, wall, and gates. All drainage will be on site and will be treated in the pond; there will be no more discharging. In response to a question, Mr. Kassarjian said the pond size has increased slightly to account for the additional impervious space. Susan Cross said many residents were unable to attend the meeting because of work schedules. She expressed concerns with vehicular traffic on Palmetto Street if the proposed addition is approved. She said Palmetto Street is a 2-lane road that is routinely backed up because of the charter school for morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. She said many of the customers and employees may find it easier to drive through the gated Coachman Reserve residential community to avoid traffic. She contested any additional lighting that will shine directly into her home and opposed the increased noise the proposal will create. Ken Cross said the letter he received stated the site was for vehicle truck sales and he was concerned with the generic statement. He opposed the idea of the site being used for vehicle truck sales. He expressed concerns with the impact the proposal would have on property values and opposed how the request may increase vehicular traffic and how the additional lighting would shine into his home. Doug Sharp expressed concerns with the proposed lighting and vehicular traffic. He did not want a bright lighted sign shining into his home. In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said the City has a broad definition of vehicle sales and display and includes the rental of vehicles. This proposal is to rent Uhaul style trucks and trailers to people. She said it is not to be used as a car lot. There is a condition of approval that calls out rental vehicles be limited to no more than six. Mr. Kassarjian said there is no lighting being proposed in addition to what has already been proposed; the sign is being brought up to code. Mr. Cross said the gated entrance to the residential community is open for the kids coming from school. Ms. Cross said the entrance gates are not privacy gates but to prevent thru traffic. Mr. Kassarjian said the easement will not narrow Palmetto Street. Ms. Clayton said the application states the facility will continue to operate as it currently operates (8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays); no changes to the hours of operation are being proposed. She said the code does not require lighting but some will have them internally illuminated. Ms. Clayton said Condition #3 is intended to clarify the rental and staff would like to amend 4 CDB 2023-12-19 DocuSign Envelope ID:4B39FA3D-7888-466E-BB9A-E10201A68294 language to read, "the use is limited to the rental of six Uhaul style trucks and trailers." The amendment will provide residents assurance that the site will not be used as a car sales lot. She said the Applicant's representative just informed her that the trailers are 20 ft. long, when the cab is added, some are 26 ft. long, and the reason why the parking lot had to be pushed out. The applicant would like to see that condition changed from 20 ft. to 26 ft. In response to questions, Ms. Clayton said the parking lot has been redesigned to accommodate the trailers. Mr. Kassarjian said the applicant is in agreement with the limitations proposed by staff. Vice Chair Rector moved to approve Case FLD2023-08018, 2080 Palmetto Street, based on the evidence and testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff Report with conditions of approval as listed and amended as follows: Condition #2 use is limited to six Uhaul style trucks and trailers and Condition #3 states no trailer shall exceed 26 feet. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. G. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Ms. Clayton said staff is preparing one case for the January meeting hoping to bring forward the cases that were continued on the consent agenda today. Chair Quattrocki thanked all who attended today's meeting and wished all Happy Holidays. H. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:47 p.m. DocuSigned by: OE89FBABE50A440... Attest: Ds Chair, Community Development Board EDocuSigned by: LauCF... City Clerk 5 CDB 2023-12-19 CITY OF CLEARWATER G_r Ai v:rrr:R Pi_kyyr'G & Dr v r.r„iwMUNT, Posr Orr-rce Box 4748, Cii1A11V.vr r,R F1.01:11)r 33758-4748 l-ir:Nrcrrnr, Sk FvrcLs BU(LllryG, 100 8o1arr M1, Rrr.r :Aer Ncr , CLE: Fr.(RIDv 33756 1'Fi.EPrro\r (727) 62-4567 TO: Community Development Board Members FROM: Gina Clayton, Planning and Development Director SUBJECT: Agenda Items December 19, 2023 DATE: December 15, 2023 Community Development Board Packets being distributed contain the following: Unapproved minutes of November 21, 2023 Level Two Applications (Items 1-3) 1. 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