01/21/2025 Community Development Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 :00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Development Board
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Roll Call
Present 6 - Chair John Quattrocki, Vice Chair Board Member Michael Boutzoukas,
Board Member Diane Achinelli, Board, Member Andrew Park, Board
Member Aubrey Haudricourt, and Member Kurt Hinrichs.
Absent 2 - Board Member Andrew Hupp, and Board Member Michael
Mastruserio
Also Present— Jay Daigneault —Attorney for the Board, Matthew Mytych —
Assistant City Attorney, Lauren Matzke — Planning & Development
Interim Director, and Rosemarie Call - City Clerk
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance
1.1 Roll Call: (Chair) Quattrocki; Members: Achinelli, Boutzoukas, Haudricourt, (Alternate)
Hinrichs, Hupp, Park, Mastruserio; Assistant City Attorney Matthew Mytych; Attorney Jay
Daigneault; and City Staff
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2024 CDB meeting.
Board Member Boutzoukas moved to approve the minutes of the
December 17, 2024 CDB meeting. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda — None.
4. Consent Agenda: The following cases are not contested by the applicant or city
staff. If no objections are raised by a member of the public, and member(s) of the
Board do not request to remove an item from the Consent Agenda, items will be
approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting.
Items 4.1 and 4.3 were removed from the Consent Agenda.
Vice Chair Boutzoukas moved to suspend the rules and change the
order of the agenda to have TA2024-07002 follow the two Level Two
Applications. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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4.1 FLD2024-09021: Flexible Development approval to construct a six-unit Resort Attached
Dwelling in the Tourist (T) District and the Old Florida Character District of Beach by
Design for the properties located at 693 and 699 Bay Esplanade. The building will not
exceed 35 feet and 9 parking spaces are required. Requested is flexibility for pool and
deck setbacks. (Community Development Code Section 2-8031. and Beach by Design)
(Level Two Application)
Case: FLD2024-09021 - 693 & 699 Bay Esplanade
Owner(s): R & R Getaway LLC and TSETSE LLC
Applicant(s): Housh Ghovaee, Northside Engineering, Inc., 300 S. Belcher
Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765; phone: (727) 443-2869; email:
housh northsideengineering.net
Location: Northeast corner of Bay Esplanade with Somerset Street. (0.301
acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval to construct a six-unit Resort
Attached Dwelling in the Tourist (T) District and the Old Florida Character
District of Beach by Design for the properties located at 693 and 699 Bay
Esplanade. The building will not exceed 35 feet and 9 parking spaces are
required. Requested is flexibility for pool and deck setbacks. (Community
Development Code Section 2-8031. and Beach by Design)
Neighborhood Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of
County Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Beach
Association
Assigned Planner: Melissa Hauck-Baker, AICP, Planner III; email:
Melissa.Hauckbaker(o-)-MyClearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8769
Attorney Mytych requested to accept Melissa Hauck-Baker as an expert
witness in the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment
planning, land development code and land development code
amendments, special area plans and overlay districts, site plan review,
landscape architecture, historic preservation, and comprehensive sign
programs and all other matters she is about to testify.
Board Member Park moved to accept Melissa Hauck-Baker as an expert
witness. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Christine Michalek requested party status. She said she lives at 855 Bayway
Boulevard and follows the development of beach properties. She received
notice of the request via the Neighborhoods Coalition.
In response to questions, Ms. Michalek said she did not receive a
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personal notification and is not representing the Coalition. Attorney
Daigneault said party status conveys additional rights to those
substantially affected persons or different in kind or nature from the
general public. A person with party status has the right to submit
evidence, question witnesses, cross examine witnesses, and to appeal.
Ms. Michalek said she resides on the beach and follows development as
she is concerned with the increased density impacting city infrastructure.
It was stated that Ms. Michalek did not receive a personal notice of the
Case, is not directly affected by the property, and does not meet the criteria
for party status.
No action taken.
Ms. Hauck-Baker provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Hauck-Baker said the staff report for today
included the additional condition for the overhangs not being greater than
two feet. The Tourist District requires all proposed uses to go through a
Level One Application or a Level Two Application, depending on the
amount of flexibility being requested. In this case, the Applicant is
requesting to retain the existing pool deck because it encroaches into the
existing setback. She said the original pool was permitted through a
building permit. The proposed building is under the maximum allowed
number of units and exceeds the number of required parking spaces. Ms.
Hauck-Baker said the conditions of approval also reflects the additional
landscaping recommended by staff.
Applicant Representative Housh Ghovaee reviewed the request. He said the
Applicant will meet the Engineering Department's requirement to elevate
the top of the seawall.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Board Member Boutzoukas moved to approve FLD2024-09021,
693 and 699 Bay Esplanade, 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. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.2 FLD2024-09020: Flexible Development approval to renovate a retail plaza for a mix of
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uses in the Commercial (C) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for
the property located at 1107 and 1115 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The retail plaza
will not exceed 30 feet in height. Requested is flexibility for parking and reduced
landscape buffers along the property lines and interior landscaping through a
comprehensive landscape program. (Community Development Code Section 2-704.F
and Sections 3-1202.D. and G.)(Level Two Application)
Case: FLD2024-09020 - 1107 & 1115 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Owner(s): Killarney 6 Investments Group Inc.
Applicant: Krikor Kassarjian, Gulf Coast Consulting, 13825 ICOT Blvd., Suite
605, Clearwater, FL 33760; phone: (727) 524-6090; email:
krikor@gulfcoastconsultinginc.com
Location: South side of N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue at the intersection of
Lasalle Street. (0.17 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval to renovate a retail plaza for a mix of
uses in the Commercial (C) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment
Project for the property located at 1107 and 1115 N. Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue. The retail plaza will not exceed 30 feet in height. Requested is flexibility
for parking and reduced landscape buffers along the property lines and interior
landscaping through a comprehensive landscape program. (Community
Development Code Section 2-704.F and Sections 3-1202.D. and G.)
Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Ryan Green, Planner II; email:
ryan.green@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-7791
Board Member Boutzoukas moved to approve FLD2024-09020,
1107 and 1115 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, 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.
4.3 FLD2024-11023: Flexible Development approval to construct 35 attached dwellings in 6
buildings in the Commercial (C) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project
and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District as a Residential Infill
Redevelopment Project for the property located at 1718 N. Betty Lane. The buildings will
not exceed 30 feet in height and 48 off-street parking spaces are provided. Requested is
flexibility for a reduced front setback. (Community Development Code Sections 2-204.E
and 2-7045) (Level Two Application)
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Owner: Homeless Emergency Project Inc.
Applicant: Ashley Lowery, Homeless Emergency Project Inc, 1120 N. Betty
Lane, Clearwater, FL, 33755; phone: 727-442-9126; email:
ashleyl@hepempowers.org
Location: West side of N. Betty Lane, approximately 205 feet north of the
intersection of Overbrook Road & N. Betty Lane and approximately 95 feet
south of the intersection of Sandy Lane & N. Betty Lane. (2.14 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval to construct 35 attached dwellings in
6 buildings in the Commercial (C) District as a Comprehensive Infill
Redevelopment Project and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District
as a Residential Infill Redevelopment Project for the property located at 1718 N.
Betty Lane. The buildings will not exceed 30 feet in height and 48 off-street
parking spaces are provided. Requested is flexibility for a reduced front setback.
(Community Development Code Sections 2-204.E and 2-704.F)
Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Ryan Green, Planner II; email:
Ryan.Green@MyClearwater.com; phone: 727-444-7791
Dr. Sherry Predmore said she resides at 1734 N Betty Lane and received
notice of the hearing. She requested party status.
Board Member Park moved to grant Sherry Predmore party status. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Shay and Kevin Roberts said they reside at 1305 Mary L. Road and
received notice of the hearing. They requested party status.
Board Member Haudricourt moved to grant Shay and Kevin Roberts
party status. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Attorney Mytych requested that Ryan Green be accepted as an expert
witness in the fields of general planning, zoning, redevelopment
planning, land development code, land development code amendments,
special area plans, overlay districts, site plan review, landscape
architecture, historic preservation, comprehensive sign programs, and all
other matters he is about to testify.
Board Member Achinelli moved to accept Ryan Green as an expert
witness. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Planner Ryan Green provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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In response to questions, Mr. Green said, per city code, the perimeter
fence will be six feet tall made of solid wood or plastic. Landscaping will
be required along the fence to buffer sound. He said the Applicant is
requesting a reduced setback along the east side of the property to
increase the distance from the existing dwelling units to the west of the
property, pushing the units closer to the street to increase the buffer from
the rear properties. Planning Division Manager Ted Kozak said the
Applicant is requesting a 20-ft. setback. The southern portion of the
property falls within the comprehensive infill zoning. Planning and
Development Interim Director Lauren Matzke said if the buildings were not
shifted to the east, requiring a reduced front setback, a request to reduce the
rear buffer would be needed. Mr. Kozak said the required setback on the
west side of the property is 60 feet. Ms. Matzke said comprehensive infill
redevelopment projects do not have established setbacks. On the
commercial portion, the comprehensive infill redevelopment project is
required because it is a proposed residential use within a commercial
zoning district. She said typical front setbacks along roads are 20 to 25
feet. There will not be a companion land use plan amendment or
rezoning request. She said city code allows for density averaging, the
density allowed on the commercial piece and the density allowed on the
residential piece based on the underlying future land use categories
provides the total number of units that can be used across the parcel.
Applicant Representative Tim Knowles and HEP President/CEO Ashley
Lowery provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Knowles said the white PVC fence will be
located on three sides of the property (north, south, and west sides of the
property). On the east side of the property, which is Betty Lane, the
Applicant is proposing a 4-ft. tall decorative aluminum fence since city
code does not permit an opaque fence. He said the fencing at the back of
the property will be installed along the property line. Ms. Lowrey said the
main campus is located two blocks south of the subject site. Case
management offices are being built onto the property, which will be
manned Monday through Friday during business hours. Ms. Matzke said
there are two different zoning districts on the property. If the Applicant had
chosen to do a land use plan amendment and rezoning, it would have
required several public hearings. As it relates to the commercial zoning
district, comprehensive infill is the only option and it requires a Level Two
hearing. She said the Applicant needed the flexibility for the front setback. A
front setback would typically be 25 ft. for attached dwellings, in this instance
the Applicant is requesting to reduce the setback to 20 ft., which is within the
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allowable range for a Level 2 hearing. Ms. Matzke said the proposed project
meets the setback requirements on the north, south, and west ends.
The three individual who were granted party status spoke in opposition.
Dr. Predmore submitted a letter from Tobin Knowles opposing the
proposed project.
In response to questions, Dr. Predmore said she was made aware of
today's meeting and was able to attend. She said she did not provide
evidence citing code sections or criteria not being met because she
wanted to talk about the eagles and the osprey. She said she did not
have enough time. Mr. Green said the proposed landscape buffer on the
west side will also be placed on the north side. He said approximately 40
6-ft. trees will be planted against the fence. The landscape buffer on the
north side is 10 feet. Mr. Green said the decorative fence will be at the
maximum height allowed by city code.
Three individuals spoke in opposition.
In response to comments, Ms. Matzke said staff implemented a code
amendment that requires a courtesy notice for Level Two Applications at
the time notices for the Development Review Committee (DRC) are
issued. The application before the Board was filed after the courtesy
notice went into effect. She said the notices were sent to property owners
within 200 feet of the site, which provided a general description of the
project. The courtesy notices precede the DRC meeting and the posting
of the general sign.
Dr. Predmore said the School Board was not notified of the hearing and
expressed concerns with the impact the project will have on adjacent
property owners and the neighborhood.
Mr. Roberts said the project is important but the community needs to be
involved and given an opportunity to provide input.
Ms. Lowery said HEP has owned the property for over a year. The plans
to expand permanent supportive housing for families have been in place
for years. She said HEP fields approximately 50 calls per month from
working class families who are sleeping in their cars or are couch-surfing
and cannot make ends meet. The proposed project is HEP's solution to
that problem. Ms. Lowery said the project is not proposing to locate a
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homeless shelter in the community, the project will provide permanent
supportive housing for families with children. The families will be paying
rent and some will be referred from the main campus. The proposed
facility is for families who have shown they can be self-sufficient. Ms.
Lowery said HEP's current permanent supportive housing program is on the
main campus; over 85% of the families who are discharged from the
program go into independent housing and become self-sufficient. She said
the project site is important because it is located within walking distance of
the main campus where all supportive services are provided. Most residents
do not have cars and rely on existing bus services. There are 48 parking
spaces designated for 35 apartments. Ms. Lowery said HEP policy does
not allow sexual offenders or those with violent criminal history in any of
their shelters.
In response to questions, Ms. Lowery said HEP does have an emergency
shelter on the main campus that serves the chronically homeless and
naturally receives more calls. Families who do not live up to the
responsibility, such as paying rent, can be removed from the facility.
It is a closely managed program, families meet with their case managers
once a week. She said, depending on the family, the program can run one
to five years. Some families need a little time to create a nest egg to
move on and others may need more time due to trauma. The proposed
facility will be used for long-term housing. HEP has never had to enforce
a time limit, HEP ensures the family is working their established plan and
if the plan is not working, they have the option to change the plan or
develop an exit plan for another program not offered by HEP. Dr.
Predmore said, according to her research, there was only one call placed
in the last 12 months in her immediate area. Ms. Matzke said the
proposed use is attached dwellings, which is allowed in residential zoning
as it is and through the comprehensive infill with the commercial zoning.
She said fences are limited to a maximum of four feet and require three
feet of landscape.
Board Member Park moved to approve FLD2024-11023, 1718 N.
Betty Lane, 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. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Items Continued During Previous Public Hearing
5.1 TA2024-07002: Amendments to the Community Development Code to establish
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standards for artificial turf, require landscaped areas in front yards for residentially zoned
properties, and make other associated updates. (Level Three Application)
Case: TA2024-07002 -Amendments to the Community Development Code
Applicant: City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department
Request: Amendments to the Community Development Code to establish
standards for artificial turf, require landscaped areas in front yards for
residentially zoned properties, and make other associated updates.
Associations: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Board of County
Commissioners, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Lauren Matzke, AICP, Interim Planning and Development
Director; email: Lauren.Matzke@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8702
Ms. Matzke provided a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Ms. Matzke said the code was clarified to allow
artificial turf in athletic fields and city parks. The Impervious Surface Ratio
would regulate the allowed square footage a homeowner could install. The
proposed ordinance addresses existing artificial tun`, no matter where it is
installed. She said commercial properties have approved landscape plans
and must initiate an amendment process when implementing changes to the
approved landscape plan. Development Services Division Manager Scott
Kurleman said staff will work with commercial property owners to find a
suitable plant material appropriate for a parking island. Ms. Matzke said, as
proposed, the ordinance does not allow artificial tun`to be used in parking
islands. Mr. Kurleman said the only landscaping requirements for residential
properties is trees based on the size of the lot, two shade trees, or equivalent
to shade trees, are required for 5,000 sq. ft. Ms. Matzke said there is a
professional organization and a voluntary certification for artificial tun`
installers.
One individual spoke in support.
Discussion ensued with suggestions made that consideration be given to
add language clarifying the 25% landscaped area requirement is for
non-residential properties, that private appraisals are allowed
when improvements are valued 25% or greater of the principal structure, and
include language that allows the use of artificial turf in landscaped islands
while protecting plant materials required to be present. It was suggested that
licensure for artificial tun`installers be more stringent.
In response to comments, Ms. Matzke said the property owners of the
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Best Buy shopping center are required, per city code, to have ground
cover in the parking lot. The City's code focuses on Florida friendly
landscaping.
Board Member Boutzoukas moved to recommend approval of
TA2024-07002 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, and based on today's hearing, evidence regarding
potential ambiguity between the single family and two-family
residences and commercial properties be clarified, that consideration
be given regarding the use of artificial turf in landscaped isles and that
consideration be given to the licensure requirements for individuals
installing artificial turf. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
6. Director's Report
6.1 Revision of CDB Rules of Procedure and Meeting Procedures
Ms. Matzke said the agenda item was used as a placeholder in case the
Board had any questions or suggestions.
Discussion ensued with comments made that staff makes all effort to
ensure the noticing procedures are followed.
In response to questions, Ms. Matzke said the notices are not sent
certified mail because it is too costly. Staff maintains a list of the
individuals to whom the notices were sent. Florida Statutes and city code
requires notices to be mailed to affected individuals for all quasi-judicial
hearings. She said hearing notices are provided to the School Board. The
hearing notices are not sent to individual schools. The City Clerk said
she has asked one of the individuals who spoke earlier to provide a copy
of the notice they received to confirm the contracted mailing house sent
the notices in a timely manner. According to the affidavit provided by the
mailing house, today's notices were sent as required by code. The City
Clerk confirmed that the School Board received notice of today's hearing.
Notices are sent approximately 12 to 14 days prior to the hearing. Since
the mail-merge system measures out from the center of the property, staff
implements a bigger area to ensure affected individuals receive notice.
7. Board Members to be Heard — None.
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8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
Attest:
(:City Clerk
City of Clearwater
January 21, 2025
Chair, Community mevelopment Board
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SUBJECT: Agenda Items January 21, 2025
DATE: January 13, 2025
Community Development Board agenda contains the following:
Level Two Applications (Items 1-3):
1. FLD2024-09020 —1107 & 11151 i MLK Jr Ave
Assigned Planner: Ryan Gr ey
Yes: No:
2. FLD2024-09021 — 693 & 699 Bay Esplanade
Assigned Planner: Melissa Ha -Baker
Yes: No:
3. FLD2024-11023 —1718 N Betty Ln
Assigned Planner: Ryan Green
Yes: No:
I have conducted a Pers. . I i esti i. n (lathe personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature: l Date:
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Prepared by: Alba Horanlli, Administrative Assistant
JANUARY 21, 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING — (ID24-1600)
Case FLD2024-09021: 693 & 699 Bay Esplanade — Channel Club North
Developer Housh Ghovaee, Agent for Owner R & R Getaway LLC, TSETSE LLC/Richard Esposito
THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! — presented by: Christine/Chris Michalek, Clearwater Point Commodore House
855 Bayway Blvd., #707, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, 214-923-6549, rudy.chris@icloud.com
BACKGROUND
January 21, 2025 — The CDB will consider a FLEXIBILITY request to retain an existing pool located at 693 & 699
Bay Esplanade. The pool abuts the waterway Mandalay Channel with only an "existing zero -foot setback along
the east side." (Staff Report dated 1/21/25)
January 17, 2006 - FLD2005-08090, the property at 693 Bay Esplanade with additional location 699 BAY
ESPLANADE, Owner Spring Tide Investments II LLC, is first considered. Accela Citizen Access shows no
attachments, no Digital Plan Room notes or conditions.
December 18, 2007 - the Community Development Board (CDB) approves FLD2007-03007 with added properties
685, 687, 689, 693 (Channel Club) and includes a request for a 3,182 square foot dock with 14 slips as an amenity
to a proposed 16 units. The request also includes the retention of the existing seawall, via permit BCP2020-100459.
Then, the CDB via permit BCP2020-120156, permits mooring access along the existing two -slip dock, with Pinellas
County permit WND-20-00217. Accela Citizen Accella shows no attachments, no Digital Plan notes, conditions for
these EXPIRED Cases and since 2007, there is no documentation of a Request or Approval for an Extension.
The following comment is noted: Since the project proposes to maintain the existing pool and deck/patio, installed
through permit BCP2020-120156. flexibility is requested to allow the existing zero -foot setback along the east side.
September 24, 2024 - FLD2024-09021, 693 & 699 Bay Esplanade (Channel Club North) Is submitted anew.
December 17, 2025 — The CDB sanctions FLD2024-09021 — 693 & 699 Bay Esplanade.
FACT - BASED DATA AS NOTED IN THE FLD2024-09021 PROJECT NARRATIVE:
I The proiect supports Community Development Code (CDC) Section 1-103 with exception of:
Section 1-103.13.1. Allowing property owners to enhance the value of their property through innovative and creative
redevelopment.
THE ENHANCEMENT (POOL) OF THIS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ADDS ONLY TO THE OWNER'S PROFIT!
Section 1-103.B.2.. Ensuring that development and redevelopment will not have a negative impact on the value of
surrounding properties and wherever practicable promoting development and redevelopment which will enhance
the value of surrounding properties.
THE PROJECT DOES NOT ADD TO THE VALUE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO THE NORTH!
II The project supports the Community Development Code Section 3-914. General Applicability Standards
with exception of:
Section 914.A.1. The proposed development of the land will be in harmony with the scale, bulk, coverage, density
and character of adjacent properties in which it is located.
Section 3-914.A.5. The proposed development is consistent with the community character of the immediate vicinity.
It is consistent with the community character of this transitional area of Clearwater Beach.
QUALITY, MILLON DOLLAR, WELL MAINTAINED, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES/PROPERTIES ARE
PRESENT NORTH OF 693 & 699 BAY ESPLANADE! AS MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS WILL INHABIT THE 6 UNIT
PROPERTY, THEY WILL ADD TO THE INCREASED DENSITY, TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON THE STREET! C
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Section 3-914.A.3. The proposed development will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood. (See next Section II)
II The project supports Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan with exception of:
Policv QP 5.3 - Continue to promote redevelopment and infill development that is consistent and compatible with
the surrounding properties. (See CDC, Section I)
Location/Existing Conditions: The immediate vicinity is characterized by a variety of ovemight accommodations,
retail sales and services, restaurants, bars, and attached dwellings.
THERE ARE NO RETAIL SALES, SERVICES, RESTAURANTS, BARS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
Policy Goal QP 5 - Plan and regulate land use and development in the city to protect public health and
safety and promote high quality development and
Policy QP 3.3.1 Guide the on-going transformation of Clearwater Beach through Beach by Design (BBD)
and •eriodicall evaluate the +Ian to determine if amendments are necessar to meet chan in conditions
or needs.
CITY, CDB LEADERS AND STAFF WHILE REQUESTED HAVE NOT CONSIDERED NOR APPROVED ANY
AMENDMENTS TO "MEET CHANGING CONDITIONS OR NEEDS!"
June 14, 2021 — On this date, David Lillesand on behalf of the Community Neighbors Coalition (CNC), presents
Leveling the Playing Field between Developers and Neighborhoods recommendations to the City Council:
1. Pursue a CDB that is more diverse and balanced pursuant to CDC Municipal Code 5-202
2. Add an environmentalist to fist of professionals to serve on Board.
3. Develop updated training materials for CDB members and city staff.
4. Require completion of CDB training before a member may sit and rule at a hearing.
5. Increase early and minimum notice times so neighbors can review developer's proposals in detail.
6. If a matter is disputed and not routine, hold CDB hearings at night for that matter. (currently hearings are in day time).
7. Review the current code to create meaningful buffers to protect a neighborhood's character and safety.
8. Enforce CRC's Municipal Code 1-103 purpose to ensure development will not have a negative impact on the value of surrounding
properties and minim¢e the conflicts among the uses of land and buildings.
September 26, 2024 - Hurricane Helene devastates Clearwater Beach *
October 5, 2024 - Hurricane Milton devastates Clearwater Beach. *
October 4, 2024 (prior to Milton), Clearwater Building Official Kevin Garriott sends a letter to Clearwater Citizens
with NFIP and FEMA rebuilding requirements to include information on
693 & 699 Bay Esplanade is in a designated floodplain and/or floodway! *
Per https://pinellas.gov/flood-maps-zones/: "Anywhere it rains, it can flood ... Pinellas County is a flood zone."
* All of Bay Esplanade East -Facing properties on Mandalay Channel (including the Clearwater Beach Library and
Recreation Center, still not operable) were severely damaged by the two Hurricanes.
THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!
For too long, our City Leaders and CDB Board Members have approved Beach Development with antiquated
CDC, BBD parameters which "no longer meet the changing conditions or needs" of our Clearwater and Beach
Citizens/Taxpayers. The City of Clearwater must act now to mend our deficient public infrastructure, sanitary
sewers, stormwater management, fragile electrical systems along with nonconformance to FEMA/NFIP
requirements that threaten our safety and protection from wind and storm water surges. In addition, on the Beach,
we mmust address the congestion getting on/off the beach, limited public parking and unaffordable housing for
beach employees. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW WITH BOLD ACTION INITIATED BY YOU/OUR CURRENT CDB.
January 21st, 2025
Public Hearing Contesting Homeless Emergency Project Inc. 1718 N Betty Lane
To the City of Clearwater,
I implore you as a public servant and public school educator for over 30 years to stop the HEP project placement on 1718 N. Betty Lane
for the Low Medium Density Residential building with 48 parking spaces. This property is zoned for commercial use. I have had only
days to prepare to speak on how this project will negatively impact the two schools, neighborhood, and community. The Community
does not accept this project as one to improve the area.
This proposal is quizzically presented only days ago to the community with two little yellow signs (one at the North end next to my
mailbox), and one on the south end no larger than a small poster board, not a billboard or structure, within the bushes and shrubs of N
Betty Lane. Yet learning from the HEP CEO, this has been in the works for two years. No one would see the camouflaged sign with poor
handwriting as there is no way to read this and drive.....Nowhere to stop, on Betty Lane. My sons' Science Fair Prosect Boards from 4th
grade were larger and the judges had to get up close to read the information on that.
Upon speaking to the CEO of HEP and the founder of HEP, there will be 6 buildings, not one. Which is it? This property is well within
the 1000 ft of two public schools; Sandy Lane Elementary School and the school for K-12 students with behavior needs, Calvin
Hunsinger. Florida Statute 775.215 prohibits sex offenders and criminals from living within the 1000 ft of any childcare, school, park, or
playground. Does the School Board of Pinellas County know of the location if the project? Will these schools be on a Code Red
frequently disrupting the learning and causing anxiety for children and their parents? This is an actual school zone with a School
Crossing Guard stationed each school day in the NE Corner of 1718 N. Betty Lane. This Crossing Guard could not attend a 1:OOpm,
Tuesday hearing.
To determine the safety of our schools and single-family home neighborhood, data through the Clearwater Police Department of the
type of, and number of, calls made from the current property of the HEP office of 1120 N. Betty Lane, Thrift Shop, Church, and its
residential facility are tabulated. These current worrisome acts are direct indicators of what would impact the two schools,
neighborhood, community, and my home, at the proposed 1718 N. Betty Lane; not one of each act, but hundreds of calls:
Overdose/Murder/Death/Theft/ Trespassing/ Panhandling/Wanted Persons (7)/ Suspicious Persons/Drug
Possession/Battery/ Disturbance/Disorderly Conduct/ Keep the Peace/Suicide/Property Loss/
Drunk and Disorderly/ Missing Adult/ Panic Alarms/ and Police Hired for Extra Duty Details.
1718 N Betty Lane is not the place for a Homeless Emergency Shelter. What is the divider, sound barrier, security, monitoring, and
vetting of the tenants and visitors within this apartment complex in the middle of a single family home and school neighborhood?
These buildings will depreciate the value of my home and the homes in the vicinity we have earnestly been refurbishing within the
past few years.
A Community Garden, Park, or Nature Trail would be an alternative. The Florida Fishing and Wildlife Commission, the Florida Ecological
Service Field Office, Florida Audubon Society and Eagle Watch, and Bald Eagle Florida Wildlife Commission and Biologist state no type
of work can be within a 660 ft radius of the nest ever and during nesting and hatching season (until May) a nest cannot be touched.
There are also limitations of 330 ft of tractor disturbance. Every protected animal within this property that has been left untouched for
over decade requires a permit for removal (burrowing owls, land tortoise, some eagles and osprey, etc...) These entities are aware.
Reconsidering the placement of this multiple -story invasion of the quiet two lane road of N. Betty Lane, in a school zone, with poor
road conditions already, is to be tabled and reconsidered for a different property in Clearwater. The entire road cannot be in fluxed
with this type of multiple -living complex. There is plenty of property within the city limits of Clearwater for this project
1718 N. Betty Lane is on my property line. This affects my property value significantly, peace of mind, security, and investment to
improve this neighborhood and community.
Personally, I will now have the expense of applying for a variance or ask you, kind and community -minded committee, to provide a
higher than 6 ft fence between my home and the concerns of the police actions already at the current 1120 N. Betty Lane; and, will
this committee be reimbursing me for the Diminution in Value of my home. \\V'
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Tobin Knowles
Tobin Knowles LLC
514 Country Meadows Way
Bradenton FL 34212
503-943-9850
tobmaniac@gmail.com
Community Development Board of the City of Clearwater Florida
Ryan Green, Assigned Planner
All Associates, Board Members, Investors of Homeless Emergency Project Inc.
As a property owner of two residential properties on Mary L Road, both located within two
city blocks of the proposed project on Betty Lane, Parcel 03-029-15-00000-430-0400 I'm
very concerned with the intended use of this property for a Low Medium Density
Residential project with the intention of using these residential units for currently
unhoused or tow income families. My concern is not the need for these type of projects in
Pinellas county and the City of Clearwater as there is clearly a need for additional housing.
My concern is the location of this particular project.
First, this parcel of property is of special importance as it's one of few natural areas for
wildlife habitat for the area. There's a wide range of bird life as well as other animal life
that inhabits this property and the adjacent areas and if this project is constructed as
designed, the disruption to this wildlife could be quite substantial.
Second, the proposal is for 48 parking spaces for 35 units. As proposed, this is not an
adequate amount of parking dedicated to this property which will undoubtedly contribute
to substantial parking problems in the surrounding residential neighborhoods and streets
including Betty Lane, Sandy Lane, Mary L Road, Terrace Road and Fairmount Street. As a
consequence of this project and the additional traffic and parking impacts, it could
devalue the properties in close proximity to the project.
Third, legitimate concerns exist about locating homeless transitional housing projects or
low income housing projects in close proximity to an elementary school. Florida law
currently prohibits some registered sex offenders from living within 1000 ft. of schools,
parks, playgrounds or where children gather (Florida Statute 775.215). Should this project
proceed, it would be essential and necessary that the managers of this property endeavor
to make sure that any and all people residing at this property are properly vetted so they
don't pose a threat to the surrounding community.
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Lastly, as a property investor in Florida, my concern with this proposed project on Betty
Lane mainly lies with the following issues:
• Safety and security of the surrounding neighborhood and specifically my tenants
• Concern with diminished property values of my investment property as a result of
the construction of this project
• The increase in traffic congestion and parking issues as a result of the construction
of this project
• The reduction of available natural land available for native wildlife
• Environmental impacts to the surrounding area and waterways
As stated earlier, I'm acutely aware of the need for additional supportive housing in
Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater, but this project seems unsuitable for this
location when other more suitable properties are available within the City of Clearwater
that would have less impact on adjacent residential areas.
Sincerely
Tobin Knowles
Tobin Knowles LLC