ISLAND ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
Island Estates
Neighborhood Plan
Prepared by the
Island Estates Neighborhood
and the City of Clearwater
Planning Department
Adopted: September 19, 2002
~ Clearwater
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Island Estates
Neighborhood Plan
Prepared by the Island Estates Neighborhood
in conjunction with the
City of Clearwater Planning Department
September 19,2002
Community Development Board Hearing: June 18, 2002
City Commission Approval: September 19,2002
Resolution No. 02-23
Clearwater City Commission
Brian J, Aungst, Mayor
Whitney Gray, Vice Mayor
Hoyt Hami Iton
Frank Hibbard
Bi " Jonson
City Administrators
William B, Horne il, City Manager
Garry Brumback, Assistant City Manager
Ralph E. Stone, Assistant City Manager
Pamela K, Akin, City Attorney
Community Development Board
Carlen Petersen, Chair
Ed Hooper, Vice-Chair
John Doran
David Gildersleeve,
Edward Mazur, Jr,
Shirley Moran
Alex Plisko
Kathy Milam,Alternate
Island Estates Neighborhood Overlay Study Committee
Curt Waldon, Chairperson
Phylis Boksen
Fran Briskman
Tom Caleca
Sandy Cole
Jack Heckert
Rusty Hoaglin
Dan Molino
Sheron Nichols
Chuck Stebbins
Lars Warn
Former Members:
Shei la Cole
Angus McNeely
Jim Steensen
Planni ng Department
Cyndi Tarapani, Planning Director
Lisa Fierce, Assistant Planning Director
Gina Clayton, Long Range Planning Manager
Lochen Wood, Planner
Island Estates Neighborhood Plan
Table of Contents
Introduct io n .........,."" ,....""""""..,.,...............""..............",.""""" ........"""""..",.."".""""" 1
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.......................,........................... 1
Island Estates Planni ng Process ......... ......................,......................................,..... 2
Nei gh borhood Des cri pt io n ........ ...." ...."..,..,.......".""".. ........,..,.."""..".."..,.."..,.... 4
Is land Estates Civi c Association ..,......,..""".,.,.,...""""...........""."""""...,.."..".. 12
Strengths and Weaknesses ............"""......,.,."""""""".,.,....."""""",."..."""""".,..,.,...., 13
S trengt hs ..,...." ...........,......""..""."."""""""".,........ ...,......".,....".."........".."""........ 13
Weaknesses..""..,...." ........""".,."""""""",....,.,...,...,...,........,...,."""....,....""""""".. 14
Goals and Object i ves "'" ........,..""...."",."""""""..."....", ......"""".., ......, ................"""",.., 17
Nei gh borhood A menit ies ,...."..,.,..""""..,...." .........."""""" ........,.....""""".....,.,.", 17
Waterfront and Canals """..,.........,..,......,.."""""""""",.."""",".."""""......"""", 17
Traffi c and Street Use .........................................................................................., 18
Neighborhood Appearance and Maintenance ...................................................,19
Character of Redevelopment ,..,..""",..,.."."""""",........""..,.,...."..""""""""",... 21
Uti I ities and Infrastructure "..,..""""""".""....""....."""..",..,."....,"..,..............., 21
Mi nimum Rental Periods ,........"",..",.."...,...................",..",......"............"",..,...".... 2 2
Implementat io n ....,.... ....,..""...... ........,.......,..,..,.".."""",....,...." ....,....."""""...""" ........., ...., 23
Development Standards"".."""""""""."""""......" .......,.",.."..., .............,."""....,.. 2 3
Nei gh borhood Requ i rements .."..,...........,...,... ........,.,....... ..............."......,.,..........., 2 8
Neighborhood Strategies and Activities ........................................................... 30
Co nc lusio n ,...."....,."".... ....,.....,..",........"......"......"......"......, ........",........ ....,....,..""" ......""".. 3 3
Append ices,.."""".. ......, , .........., ......"".,..,..""""""""""""",....,........,.."""".,."..,.., ,....""..".., 3 5
Appendix A - Designation and Planning Process Calendar ............................. 37
Appendix B - Ranki ng Ballot.......................................... ...........................,.............. 41
Appendix C - Ranked Items for Development Standards............................. 43
Appendix D- Grouped Strengths .......................................................................... 45
Appendix E - Grouped Weaknesses...................................................................... 47
Appendix F - Ballot Package and Tally.........................................................,..... 49
Appendix G - Ordinance No, 6981-02 - Adopting the Island Estates
NCOD . ,.....,., ....,......".... ..............."...,...""""""""""..,........"",....""",....,.."""",.., 57
Table 1 - US Census Demographics for Island Estates............................................. 10
Maps
Map 1 - Island Estates Neighborhood Location ............................................... 6
Map 2 - Island Estates NCOD Area Boundary ................................................. 7
Map 3 - Island Estates Zoni ng ....................,........................................................ 8
Map 4 - Island Estates Residential Areas ,......................,................................. 26
Introduction
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
In 1999, the City of Clearwater
adopted its existing Community
Development Code that implemented a
new planning tool known as the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District (NCOD,) The purpose of the
NCOD is "to provide a means of
ensuring that infill and redevelopment
activities in existing, stable,
residential neighborhoods or
neighborhoods requiring special consideration are consistent with the
protection of the existing character of the neighborhood," per Community
Development Code S4-608, With designation as a Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District, the neighborhood is charged with developing
a neighborhood plan and special development standards to help protect
public health, safety and welfare, Upon completion of the plan and the
adoption of development standards by the City Commission, the
neighborhood will be demarcated on the City Zoning Atlas and in the
Community Development Code as an overlay district,
The purpose of the neighborhood
plan is to provide a framework
for neighborhood enhancement,
change, and maintenance, It will
serve as an official document for
Island Estates and the City of
Clearwater, It should be used to
coordinate public and private
initiatives, as well as to provide
. the basis for the implementation
of development standards unique
to the neighborhood,
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Island Estates Planning Process
Island Estates is the second Clearwater neighborhood to pursue the NCOD
designation, The Coachman Ridge Neighborhood Plan and development
regulations were adopted by the City Commission on July 3, 2001, The
neighborhood met all nine (9) of the criteria required to qualify as an NCOD,
Island Estates is therefore considered:
· To be fully developed and well maintained;
· To be significantly developed, with few vacant parcels;
· To have stable or increasing property values;
· To have no significant planned road improvements;
· To have few properties subject to code enforcement proceedings;
· To have few properties non-conforming to current City zoning codes;
· To have few properties non-conforming to current City building codes;
· To be large enough to warrant such designation; and
· To be cohesive enough to warrant such designation,
The process of planning and designating an NCOD cannot be initiated unless
at least sixty percent (60'0) of the neighborhood property owners agree to
proceed. In December 2000, a group of Island Estates citizens presented
petitions of approval from property owners to the City Planning Department
to pursue an overlay district, The petition stated, "Yes, I, the undersigned,
petition the City of Clearwater to initiate the process to establish Island
Estates as a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,"
When the Island Estate NCOD was
initially proposed, it was to include
only the residential areas east and
north of the commercial area,
There were 574 properties in the
proposed overlay district, Owners
from 367 separate properties signed
and returned petitions, Once
petitions from sixty-four percent (64%) of the property owners were
received, the City Commission initiated the planning process, which included
public meetings and the establishment of a citizen study committee, The
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study committee is composed of eleven (11) residents who committed much
time, energy and expertise to the project,
From the first few study committee meetings, it was determined that the
overlay district should include all residential properties in the neighborhood,
as well as St, Brendan's Church, In order to do this, the Island Estates
NCOD was proposed to expand by 51 additional residential properties for a
total of 625 properties, Petitions of approval were received from 395, or
sixty-three percent (63"0), of the property owners, The boundary expansion
was presented to the City Commission on September 6, 2001 and approved
unanimously,
The planning process included seven
public neighborhood-planning
meeti ngs and numerous study
committee meetings, Appendix A
includes a t calendar of the
designation and planning process,
All the neighborhood-planning
meetings were held at St, Brendan's
Church on Dory Passage in Island
Estates,
The first meeting included an overview of the NCOD and a brainstorming
session for neighborhood strengths and weaknesses, At the second meeting
the strengths and weaknesses from the first meeting were reviewed,
discussed in small groups, and then ranked to determine the neighborhood's
priorities, At the third meeting, the residents broke into small groups and
discussed goals and objectives that could help emphasize the strengths and
ameliorate the weaknesses,
Between the third and fourth meetings, the study committee was revamped
with the addition of three new members, These members were
replacements for previous members who resigned for various reasons,
The fourth meeting included a presentation of general development
standards and a ranking exercise for those standards. This ranking exercise
proved to be very important to the development of the plan, Appendix B
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shows the ballot for ranking, Appendix C shows the results from this
exercise, From the results, the more comprehensive list of objectives and
development regulations was established,
At the fifth meeting, the proposed development standards were compared
to the current City code and the neighborhood deed restrictions, The sixth
meeting consisted of a presentation of the preliminary text of the
neighborhood plan, including the development regulations, The residents
provided comments that were incorporated into the final draft,
At the seventh meeting, the plan was reviewed for the final time before
being presented to the City Commission, In addition, the procedure and
schedule for voting on proposed development standards was announced,
Neighborhood Description
The Island Estates neighborhood is
located on the west side of the city,
between Clearwater Beach and
downtown Clearwater, Map 1 shows the
location of Island Estates within the
City of Clearwater, It is approximately
210 acres in area,
The Island Estates neighborhood is
usually considered to be all of the land
and all of the land uses located off
Island Way, north of Memorial
Causeway. However, most of the
commercial lands are excluded from
the overlay district that is covered by
this plan, This is due to the intention
to preserve the residential character
of Island Estates, See Map 2 for the
boundaries of the NCOD,
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Island Estates is a unique
neighborhood within the City of
Clearwater in that almost every
property is on the waterfront,
The neighborhood consists of a
series of islands and peninsulas
that were created through a
dredge and fill process, The
land for the neighborhood was
filled during the 1950s and
1960s, According to Pinellas County plat books, the island was platted for
development between 1957 and 1969, The original parts of the community
are located adjacent to Memorial Causeway and the later platted lots are
further to the north, The lots on the southern end are somewhat smaller
than lots on the northern end - which allowed for larger and newer homes
toward the north,
The neighborhood is
geographically isolated from
the rest of the City, It has
only one ingress/egress, which
is located on the Memorial
Causeway, Due to limited
access, there is mostly
resident traffic and very little
tourist traffic, In addition,
because there is only one
access point to the
neighborhood, traffic
congestion on Memorial
Causeway greatly affects
accessibility to the
neighborhood,
Most of the neighborhood has residential land use, ranging from large single-
family homes to multi-story, multi-unit condominiums, Map 3 shows current
zoning, parcels and street names within Island Estates,
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The most dominant land use is
single-family residences, which
are located in the Low Medium
Density Residential (LMDR)
zoning district, In the Medium
Density Residential (MDR),
Medium High Density
Residential (MHDR), and High
Density Residential (HDR)
zoning districts the uses are
multi-family residences, The
multi-family areas range in
density from duplexes and triplexes to large-scale, multi-story condominiums
with hundreds of residents, Because each condominium has its own resident
association, each condominium has its own regulations and character,
The Institutional (I) area is occupied by St, Brendan's Church, In addition,
there are several Commercial (C) properties in Island Estates, The
Commercial district includes a shopping center with a large grocery store, a
smaller shopping center, two bank branches, a large restaurant, a marina and
some office space, Most of these commercial properties are excluded from
the overlay district in order
to keep the focus of the
plan on the residential
areas, One commercial site
consisting of eleven (11)
townhouse units is within
the overlay district. This
residential project was
included in the overlay due
to its simi larity of use to
the majority of the
neighborhood,
Island Estates is a fairly large neighborhood with over 600 platted
properties, over 1,500 property owners, and over 3,200 residents, There
are several large condominium complexes in the neighborhood, making the
resident base large,
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Table 1 demonstrates the general demographics of Island Estates for 1990
and 2000. This table also includes statistics for the City of Clearwater so
that comparisons can be made,
Table 1 - 1990 and 2000 US Census Demographics - Island Estates
Compared to City of Clearwater
Island Estates Clearwater
2000 1990 2000 1990
Total population 3,201 2,847 108,787 98,784
Males 47,9% 45.7% 47.9% 46.1%
Females 52.1% 54.3% 52.1% 53.9%
Number of households 1,727 1,539 48,449 44,138
A veraae household size 1.85 1.86 2.17 2.17
Under 18 yrs 8.4% 7.2% 19.1% 17.5%
18 to 24 years 2.5% 3.3% 8,00/0 8.2%
25 to 44 years 14.4% 12.5% 27.6% 27.9%
45 to 64 years 34.6% 29.7% 23.8% 20.8%
65 years and over 40.1% 47.3% 21.5% 25.6%
White 98.5% 99.5% 83.9% 89.1%
Non-White 1.5% 0.5% 16.1% 10.1%
Housing units 2,277 2,056 56,802 53,833
Owner occupied 61.6% 56.7% 53,0% 50.7%
Renter occupied 14.3% 18.2% 32.3% 31.3%
Seasonal, recreational, occasiona 18,5% 19.4% 7.6% 7.8%
Vacant 5.6% 5.8% 7,8% 10.3%
There are some significant differences in the general municipal
demographics and those specific to Island Estates, For example, in Island
Estates, the average household size is lower than in the City as a whole, In
addition, the age trends show that Island Estates seems to have an older
population than the City as a whole, There are significantly more owner-
occupied housing units and fewer renter-occupied housing units in Island
Estates than in the City, A significant difference between Island Estates
and the rest of the City is that the neighborhood has a comparatively large
percentage of housing units that are used seasonally, recreationally, or
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occasionally, Almost twenty percent (20%) of the housing units in Island
Estates are part-time residences as compared to eight percent (8'0)
citywide, Thus, the demographic and housing trends in Island Estates are
quite different from those in the City as a whole,
Island Estates is a very well
maintained neighborhood with
continually increasing property
values, According to property values
from the Pi nellas County Property
Appraiser's Office, values increased
from 1998 to 2000 by approximately ten percent (10%,) Most of the single-
family homes were built prior to 1970, but are maintained so that they do
not show signs of age, A recent trend in home-ownership is to buy a lot with
an older, average sized home, then to demolish the home and build a newer,
larger home in its place, In some
cases this leads to an imbalance of
scale and rhythm along the /.--4
streetscape,
The sidewalks, roads and gutters
are generally well maintained
throughout the neighborhood,
However, no sidewalks exist along
Services on the island include a
large supermarket, a convenience
store, a gas station, a hair salon,
restaurants, banks, a private marina,
and other retail businesses,
Another amenity for the
neighborhood is Sunset Sam Park,
which is located on the west end of
Windward Passage, In addition, the
Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the
Island Yacht Club are located on
Island Estates,
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Leeward Island, Midway Island, Windward Island, or the eastern portion of
Windward Passage,
Island Estates prides itself in
having "two front yards," Almost
every residential lot has a
waterfront, and most single-family
residences have docks or boat slips
along the seawall, Many of the
residents own boats and use them on
a regular basis, In general, the
multi-family areas have active
waterfronts as well, with shared docks, boat slips and waterfront recreation
sites, Because of all the waterfront activity, Island Estates' backyards
could be considered a second front yard,
Island Estates Civic Association
In 1962, a small group of residents organized the Island Estates Civic
Association (IECA), Its primary purpose was to establish and maintain
liaison with the developer and to provide social activities for island
residents, As the neighborhood grew and expanded, the Association also
broadened its goals to include the maintenance and protection of the unique
lifestyle of this community, The organization's goals include improving
safety and property security, improving contact with local governments,
improving property appearance and beautification, acting as a clearinghouse
for community concerns and interests, and promoting an atmosphere that
makes "neighbors" out of residents,
The Island Estates Civic Association averages a total membership of over
700 residents. There are 16 board members who are elected each year at
its annual meeting in November, Nine of these board members hold a
position that is responsible for a specific area of concern, These areas
include Neighborhood Crime Watch, maritime issues, membership, social
coordination, publicity and communication, beautification, Code and deed
restrictions, business liaison and holiday lighting, In addition, the IECA
provides a platform for new programs to be brought before the community,
It has spearheaded programs to obtain reclaimed water, underground
utilities, Sunset Sam Park, a new crosswalk and the NCOD planning process,
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
One of the first steps the neighborhood
accomplished in its planning effort was the
identification of its strengths and
weaknesses, This exercise was challenging
because some of the participants
expressed concern about becoming part of
an NCOD. Some residents believe that
current City regulations are sufficient to
guide the neighborhood toward the future
they desire and specifying additional
development regulations for the
neighborhood could decrease the amount
of flexibility permitted by current City
regulations. The community identified several other positive aspects of the
neighborhood, The community enjoys access to reclaimed water, a variety of
goods and services located on the island, and well-maintained properties,
The following lists the top strengths identified by the residents,
Top Strencrths - As identified by residents during planning meetings
. Not being in overlay district-flexibility
. Reclaimed water
. Well-maintained property
. Good services such as grocery, gas station, store, bank and park
. On-street parking- cars only
. Mostly residential waterfront community
. Water view
. Island Estates is fine as it is
. Self-sufficient community
. Boat Parade
. Public Transportation
. St, Brendan Church
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Besides these specifically ranked strengths, there were dozens of items
that when grouped depicts a picture of the neighborhood's issues, The most
significant positive aspect of the neighborhood is its amenities, The
neighborhood has a variety of services and retail opportunities including a
grocery, several restaurants, a neighborhood association, the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium, and several annual neighborhood events, The community
also identified its waterfront accessibility as an asset, Most people enjoy
the boating lifestyle, the water
views, and the higher property
values associated with waterfront
property. In addition to
neighborhood amenities, waterfront,
and flexibility, the neighborhood
identified well-maintained
properties, access to reclaimed
water, and availability of on-street
parking as assets to the community,
Appendix D lists the grouped strengths of Island Estates, This list is
ranked with the most important issues first, The main categories are
underlined, and the assets fall under each main category,
Weaknesses
In addition to strengths, the
neighbors identified the aspects of
Island Estates that could use
improvement. Despite that the
neighbors are satisfied with the
general upkeep and appearance of
the community, most of these
address specific issues that detract
from the appearance of the area,
These include the presence of
aboveground power lines, lack of yard maintenance, parking issues, and
building setbacks,
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The following lists the top weaknesses identified by the residents,
Top Weaknesses - As identified by residents during planning meetings
. Aboveground power Iines- appearance
. Gravel yards
. Restricted water flow-north pass is closed
. Parking of commercial vehicles in front yard and on street
. Parking of cars/boats/RV's on lawns & driveways- looks cluttered
. Poor yard maintenance
. Differences in setback requirements in deed restrictions and City Code
. Loose regulation of redevelopment-needs stricter enforcement of
building codes
. Lack of business growth-no signage for non- residents
. Chain link fences
. Unable to enforce the use of "green" space in landscaping
. Contaminates dumped in canal-grass clippings
Similar to the strengths, the entire
list of weaknesses included dozens
of comments, These comments have
been grouped by major category in
order to determine which ones were
the most significant category of
weaknesses, Again, despite that the
neighbors are generally pleased with
the upkeep and appearance of the
neighborhood, the most prominent
weaknesses are related to the lack
of upkeep and mai ntenance for some
parts of the island, Specific issues
include the presence of gravel
yards, poor landscapi ng mai ntenance,
clutter, and the blocking of water
views,
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Parking and traffic were the next
highest concern for the community,
Again, many of the parking issues
relate to the appearance of the
neighborhood in that the community
identified certain vehicles and the
number of vehicles parked in
driveways and front yards as
significant detractors from the
neighborhood, Many were
concerned with the presence of
speeding vehicles along the residential streets and with the amount of
traffic on Memorial Causeway during high tourist season, The presence of
aboveground utilities was also identified as a detractor from the appearance
of the area,
The misuse of waterfront and canals is also a weakness for the community,
Over the years, the water in the canals has suffered due to lack of
circulation, increased boating activities and the dumping of yard debris and
litter into the water. Other waterfront concerns are speeding watercraft,
shoaling under bridges and boat noise,
The character of some new development is viewed as another negative issue
by many residents, In order to comply with National flood Insurance
Program (NfIP) requirements, new home construction results in elevated,
taller structures, There is concern that the new, large, elevated homes may
restrict views and create a more
crowded look to the neighborhood.
Appendix E lists the grouped
weaknesses of Island Estates, This
list is ranked with the most
important issues first, The main
categories are underlined, and
specific issues fall under each main
category ,
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Goals and Objectives
The following goals and objectives were developed by the neighborhood
through examination of its strengths and weaknesses and through
determination of the neighborhood's priorities, The goals and objectives
provide strategies for the neighborhood to emphasize the strengths and to
minimize the weaknesses,
Neighborhood Amenities
1, Goal: To continue to enhance the neighborhood amenities that make
Island Estates appealing and attractive to its residents, property
owners and businesses,
a, Objective: Continue to support and promote holiday and
neighborhood events.
b, Objective: Continue to support local businesses on the island by
remaining business friendly and maintain commercial
visibility,
c, Objective: Continue to support and promote neighborhood
organizations, including the Island Estates Civic
Association and the Island Estates Women's Club,
d, Objective: Continue to support and promote the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium as a positive amenity on Island
Estates.
e, Objective: Continue to support Neighborhood Watch on Island
Estates,
Waterfront and Canals
2. Goal: To maintain safety, views, access, and water quality along the
Island Estates waterfront.
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a, Objective: Preserve water views by restricting the heights of
fences and structures in the waterfront yard and by
maintaining established side building setbacks, rear
building setbacks and site triangles,
b, Objective: Restrict the docking of commercial boats and the
storage of commercial fishing and/or crabbing
equipment on residential waterfront property in order
to preserve the residential character of those areas,
c, Objective: Require structurally damaged seawalls, docks, and
pilings to be repaired in a reasonable amount of time,
d, Objective: Improve water quality in canals by mitigating the
occurrence of shoaling and illegal dumping in canals,
e, Objective: Obtain a safer boating environment by maintaining and
enforcing minimum wake zones in the vicinity of Island
Estates,
f. Objective: Mitigate the noise output from commercial boats, as it
becomes a nuisance for the neighborhood,
Traffic and Street Use
3, Goal: To maintain pedestrian and vehicular safety in all public rights-of-
way on Island Estates,
a, Objective: Install sidewalks and bike paths where they do not
exist,
b, Objective: Maintain pedestrian crosswalks adjacent to shopping
areas and pursue future opportunities to increase
pedestrian safety at intersections along Island Way,
c, Objective: Research traffic calming along Island Way - especially
at the intersections of Island Way with Windward
Passage and with Dory Passage,
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d, Objective: Maintain and repair roads so they are in a safe and
good condition,
e, Objective: Increase enforcement of speed limits.
f, Objective: Maintain sidewalks in good condition in order to
preserve a safe pedestrian atmosphere and to
promote a consistent appearance along neighborhood
rights-of-ways,
Neighborhood Appearance and Maintenance
4, Goal: To maintain, improve, and promote high standards of property
maintenance on public and private property on Island Estates in
order to ensure an attractive neighborhood appearance.
a, Objective: Maintain existing height limitations for all fences,
b. Objective: Enforce existing zoning in order to prevent
commercial uses in residential areas,
c, Objective: Continue good communication with the City of
Clearwater Community Response Team,
d, Objective: Require elevated pools to be in compliance with
setbacks established for principal structures in order
to prevent the blocking of views, to maintain openness
in rear setbacks, to preserve consistent appearance in
waterfront yards and to control building bulk.
e, Objective: Prohibit front yard fences in order to prevent a
cluttered look and to preserve a consistent open
appearance throughout the neighborhood,
f, Objective: Prohibit new gravel, rock or cinder yards in order to
mai ntai n a landscaped appearance throughout the
neighborhood, as well as ensure proper drainage within
the neighborhood,
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g, Objective: Maintain certain percentage of vegetated landscaping
in front yards in order to preserve a landscaped
appearance throughout the neighborhood,
h, Objective: Continue to promote the high standards for
landscaping at the Island Estates entryway and in all
medians by supporting the Island Estates Civic
Association's landscaping program and by promoting
continued participation in adopt-a-median and adopt-
a-cul-de-sac programs,
I. Objective: Develop a landscaping plan for the medians along
Island Way in order to maintain a consistent,
appealing appearance.
j, Objective: Promote environmentally friendly landscaping by
educating and informing residents of various
landscaping options that include ideas such as using
native plants or xeriscaping,
k, Objective: Promote a safer, cleaner neighborhood by educating
residents about responsible pet ownership in order to
reduce the incidence of unleashed pets and lack of
pet cleanup.
I. Objective: Promote the screening of all mechanical equipment,
dumpsters and trash containers from public rights-of-
way, adjacent property and the waterfront,
m. Objective: Promote the enforcement of the prohibition of
parking on grassy medians and cul-de-sacs,
n, Objective: Prohibit all types of vehicles from parking on lawns
and other landscaped areas,
0, Objective: Prohibit permanent parking of boats, trailers and
recreational vehicles outside of garages,
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Character of Redevelopment
5. Goal: To ensure that development and redevelopment is compatible with
the character and scale of surrounding properties to promote high
property values, a good quality of life, and consistent and appealing
appearances throughout the neighborhood
a, Objective: Establish minimum lot sizes consistent with the deed
restriction,
b. Objective: Establish setback requirements consistent with deed
restri ctions,
c, Objective: Maintain current city regulations on home heights,
d, Objective: Preserve single-family character in the Low Medium
Density Residential areas by prohibiting the rezoning
of this property to multi-family use,
e, Objective: Development and redevelopment must be consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Island Estates
Neighborhood Plan,
Utilities and Infrastructure
6. Goal: To maintain and improve existing public utilities in order to protect
neighborhood aesthetics and safety.
a, Objective: Improve maintenance of drains to prevent on-street
flooding,
b. Objective: Relocate any existing overhead utility lines
underground,
c, Objective: Landscape around aboveground utilities unti I they can
be relocated underground.
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d. Objective: Repair any utility poles that are not well maintained or
in good condition,
e, Objective: Develop a strategy to ensure an adequate supply of
reclaimed water for future needs,
Minimum Rental Periods
7. Goal: To minimize the disruption associated with short-term rentals in
the single-family areas of Island Estates.
a. Objective: Establish a minimum rental period for single-family
homes to ensure that single-family homes are not
being operated as transient accommodations,
b, Objective: Prevent the proliferation of real estate signs by
encouraging the timely removal of such signs once
properties are rented or sold,
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IInplementation
Implementation of the goals and objectives included in this neighborhood
plan can only be achieved through the cooperative efforts of the City and
the neighborhood, Many objectives focus on property issues and can be
achieved by the establishment of City development standards geared to
implement certain elements of the plan, Others can only be attained
through the work of the neighborhood,
Development Standards
At the fourth neighborhood meeting participants reviewed and ranked a list
of potential development standards, The steering committee conducted a
detailed evaluation of the ranking and determined that the highest-ranking
items would be the basis for the NCOD development standards, The lowest
ranking items were excluded because they were deemed to be not
significant, Appendix B shows the ballot for ranking, Appendix C shows the
results from the exercise,
Code Section 4-608,D.4 requires that the owners of real property in the
proposed NCOD vote on each development standard proposed to be included
in the overlay district regulations, The vote is a non-binding vote that
provides the Commission with information regarding neighborhood support of
proposed standards,
One owner for each real property in the Island Estates NCOD boundary was
mailed a ballot on March 13, 2002, It included 23 line items proposing to
regulate permitted uses, dimensional requirements, fences, landscaping,
outdoor storage of fishing equipment, parking, the rental of single-family
dwellings and the process for requesting deviations from the proposed
standards, Ballots had to be returned to the City or postmarked by April
5th, Nearly 66'0 of the ballots (421) were returned and tallied at City Hall.
The Code further requires that each proposed development standard
receiving 51 % of the votes cast be forwarded to the Commission for
consideration, Fifteen of the 23 ballot items received 51% or more of the
votes cast, The ballot package and the ballot tally are included in Appendix
F,
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The text amendment ordinance submitted to the City Commission creating
the Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District included
only the 15 items that received at least 51 '0 or more of the votes cast,
Upon review of the ordinance, the Commission amended it on first reading to
exclude several provisions regulating the multi-family areas, Ballot item 12,
which required certain vehicles to be parked behind the principal structure
and item 20, which required 25% of the front yard to be landscaped were
deleted to achieve consistency of regulations in the multi-family and single-
family areas,
The City Commission approved the following development standards for the
Island Estates NCOD, The adopting ordinance is located in Appendix G,
Regulations will apply to the single-family, multi-family and institutional
areas, Map 4 delineates these areas of the Island Estates NCOD, Single-
family areas include properties that are zoned Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR), Multi-family areas include properties within the NCOD
boundary that are zoned Medium Density Residential (MDR), Medium High
Density Residential (MHDR), High Density Residential (HDR) and Commercial
(C). The institutional area is zoned Institutional (1),
Permitted Uses
In single-family areas, permitted uses shall be restricted to single-
family dwellings (including community residential homes with up to 6
residents) and infrastructure/utility installations,
In multi-family and institutional areas, permitted uses shall remain
consistent with the current City of Clearwater Community
Development Code.
Minimum Lot Size
In single-family areas, minimum lot size shall be 7,500 square feet,
In all other areas, the minimum lot size shall remain consistent with
the current City of Clearwater Community Development Code,
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Building Setbacks
In single-family areas, building setbacks for principal structures shall
be:
Front setback:
Side setback:
Rear setback:
25 feet
7,5 feet
15 feet (non-waterfront)
25 feet (waterfront) - If adjacent
structures on either side of the lot are
setback 20 feet, then the minimum rear
setback shall be 20 feet,
In single-family areas, setbacks for accessory structures, including
screen pool enclosures shall be:
Rear setback:
10 feet
Any pool exceeding 1 foot in height above grade shall comply with the
required rear setback for the principal structure,
In multi-family and institutional areas, building and accessory
setbacks shall remain consistent with the current City of Clearwater
Community Development Code,
Building Height
In single-family areas, building height shall be limited to 30 feet
above base flood elevation,
In multi-family areas, building height shall remain consistent with the
current City of Clearwater Community Development Code,
Parking on Private Property
In the single-family and multi-family areas, parking on landscaping
shall be prohibited,
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Fences
In single-family and multi-family areas, fences shall not exceed 6 feet
in height between any portion of the principal structure and any side
lot line,
All fences between the rear building setback line and the seawall shall
be non-opaque (see-through,)
Landscaping
Throughout the Island Estates NCOD, the use of gravel, stones,
cinders and other similar material in any yard shall be prohibited
unless included as an integral, but minor, element of a landscaping plan.
Outdoor Storage
In the single-family and multi-family areas the storage of commercial
fishing and crabbing equipment shall be prohibited,
Deviations from the NCOD Requirements
Flexible standard and flexible development uses are permitted in the single-
family areaS of the NCOD, Deviations are generally based on flexibility
ranges established in the current code provisions, Changes in ranges were
made to reflect the increase in the minimum lot size and side yard setback.
A criterion was added to each flexible standard and flexible development
use that requires any application for flexibility to be consistent with the
Island Estates Neighborhood Plan,
In the multi-family and institutional areas, the underlying zoning
provisions shall regulate flexible standard and flexible development
uses,
All new construction must comply with the overlay district provisions, Any
existing legally permitted use, lot size, setback, building height, and fence
will be considered a legal nonconforming use and may continue to exist and
be maintained as allowed by the Clearwater Community Development Code,
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Any vehicle parked in violation of the standards established in the overlay
district (parked on landscaping in single-family and multi-family areas) and
any commercial fishing and crabbing equipment stored in violation of the
standards (stored outdoors on residential property) shall not be considered
legal nonconforming and must comply with the overlay district requirements,
Neighborhood Requirements
According to the City of Clearwater Community Development Code S4-608,
the designated neighborhood shall serve as a partner with the City in
implementing the NCOD provisions, Therefore, Island Estates is required
to:
1. Educate neighborhood property owners of the requirements of
the overlay district at least two times a year through
neighborhood association meetings and mailings or any other
methods approved by the Community Development Coordinator;
and
2, Provide the initial means of enforcement for any violation of
the requirements of the overlay district, If compliance cannot
be gained by the neighborhood, the City shall commence code
enforcement efforts,
In order to meet the education requirement, the Island Estates Civic
Association (IECA) will provide information regarding the NCOD at the
annual civic association meeting and in at least one annual issue of the IECA
newsletter, Upon initial adoption of this neighborhood plan and the Island
Estates NCOD development regulations, a copy of the NCOD provisions will
be provided to each property owner, which includes generally single-family
households and condominium associations, In addition, these provisions will
be provided to such new owners as property ownership transfers,
The IECA shall also be responsible for providing the initial means of
enforcement of the development standards created by the NCOD. In the
event a violation of the development standards occurs, the IECA shall use
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the following procedures to gain compliance, Even though individual
situations may differ and require some deviations, the usual procedures shall
be as follows:
. If a violation is identified, a correction notice (Le, door hanger, post
card or letter) shall be left on the property identifying the violation
and noting that a re-inspection will be conducted in ten (10) days to
determine if compliance has been achieved,
. If in that time period compliance is not achieved, a code violation
letter will be issued giving a specific amount of time to comply, but in
no case more than ten (10) days.
. If compliance is not gained after the time period allotted in the code
violation letter, the violation shall be reported to the City Community
Response Team for immediate action.
. All activity after this point shall be consistent with the code
enforcement procedures in effect for the City Community Response
Team,
The development standards implemented in the Island Estates NCOD shall
be in effect as long as the IECA provides the required neighborhood
education and enforcement. In the event the IECA does not perform its
required function, a rezoning would be initiated by the City to eliminate the
Island Estates NCOD,
If the neighborhood wants to amend the overlay requirements or decides it
no longer wants designation as an overlay district, the City will process a
request to amend or remove the Island Estates NCOD by a petition of
owners of 60CYo of the real property within the NCOD, In the event the
provisions of the Island Estates NCOD results in sustained extraordinary
increases in the level of service provided by the City of Clearwater, the City
and the neighborhood wi II need to evaluate the provisions of the NCOD and
determine the most appropriate means of providing this increased level of
service or whether the service should be continued,
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Neighborhood Strategies and Activities
In addition to education and enforcement, the Island Estates Civic
Association shall pursue activities to implement the goals and objectives
established in this Plan that are not related to development standards,
The IECA has a strong civic and organizational foundation to work from in
order to implement the goals and objectives, There are currently sixteen
(16) board members and several committees within the IECA, Of the
sixteen board members, nine of them are dedicated to special projects or
certain issues affecting Island Estates, These specific issues include:
· Neighborhood Crime Watch
· Maritime issues
· Membership
· Social coordination
· Publicity, newsletters, and communication
· Beautification
· Code and deed restrictions
· Business liaison
· Holiday lighting
Most of the objectives in this plan can be addressed through these board
members or through committees organized by these board members, The
following strategies should address many of those items requiring
neighborhood action, The IECA shall:
· Continue to provide and promote holiday and neighborhood events,
· Continue to involve local businesses and the Clearwater Aquarium in
neighborhood events,
. Continue to develop strategies to increase neighborhood involvement
in the IECA.
. Continue to expand the current landscaping programs in order to
install landscaping on the medians along Island Way, to develop a
landscaping plan for Island Way and to promote environmentally
friendly landscaping,
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· Address and implement the objectives for Waterfront and Canals
through the Maritime board member and any special committees
deemed necessary.
· Improve communication with the City Public Works Department in
order that services such as good drainage and access to reclaimed
water can be maintained in high standards.
· Establish neighborhood education programs to provide information to
residents on issues such as general property maintenance, landscaping,
and xeriscaping. Speakers from the City of Clearwater and Pinellas
County Cooperative Extension Services could provide residents with
information on these types of topics.
· Develop new programs to increase neighborhood involvement in the
Neighborhood Watch and improve communication between block
captains and residents.
· Work with City to gain the installation of sidewalks where necessary,
as well as traffic calming solutions for the intersections of Island
Way with Windward Passage and with Dory Passage.
. Work with the City Police Department and other authorities to attain
better enforcement of speed limits on streets and within the
waterways.
. Work with property owners and the City to gain the voluntary
screening of existing unenclosed dumpsters.
. Maintain good communication with Community Response Team.
. Obtain information regarding leash law and pet clean-up requirements
and disseminate to the neighborhood through newsletters or other
public information pieces.
. Continue to increase neighborhood involvement through active
community building by the Civic Association.
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· Revisit the possibility of placing the overhead utility lines
underground.
· Establish committee to initiate evaluation of the Plan and the NCOD
development standards every two years after adoption and prepare a
written report to present to the Planni ng Department I City Manager
and City Commission.
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Conclusion
The development of the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan is evidence of the
neighborhood's desire to maintain existing neighborhood standards and
quality of life. This special area plan provides a basis for the implementation
of the Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District in the
Clearwater Community Development Code and Zoning Atlas. The
development regulations set forth in this document should protect the
existing neighborhood character and should ensure that redevelopment is
consistent in that character. Many issues identified in the Plan require
neighborhood involvement and action; and cannot be addressed through
development regulations. Thus, neighborhood organization and participation
is key to the implementation of the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan.
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Appendix A - Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
Designation and Planning Process Calendar
April 19. 2001- City Commission approval
City Commission approved petition of neighborhood to commence the NCOD
designation process for Island Estates. Based on neighborhood input, the
City Commission appointed a Neighborhood Conservation Study Committee
made up of a chairman, six members, and four alternate members.
April 25. 2001 - Staff and Study Committee meeting
Preliminary meeting to discuss the City Commission approval and the next
steps in the process.
June 25.2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Introductions and overview of planning process and committee expectations.
July 16. 2001 - Staff and Study Committee meeting
Discussed expansion of NCOD boundaries to include all multi-family areas
and discussed public meeting schedules.
July 30. 2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Discussed expansion of NCOD boundaries to include certain townhouse areas
and adopted committee Rules and Procedures.
August 14. 2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Discussed expansion of NCOD boundaries to include certain townhouse
areas, finalized planning schedule, and announced websites.
August 27. 2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Discussed voting protocol, discussed invitations to the first public meeting,
and distributed committee handbooks.
September 6. 2001- Commission Meeting
City Commission approved petition of neighborhood to expand the boundary
of the Island Estates NCOD to include all residential and institutional
property in the neighborhood.
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September 25. 2001 - Neighborhood Planning Meeting #1
Described purpose of NCOD and Neighborhood Planning Process, discussed
the benefits of the NCOD for Island Estates, and identified neighborhood
strengths and weaknesses in small groups.
October 3.2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Consolidated strengths and weaknesses into a combined list and prepared
methods, materials, and format for next Neighborhood Planning Meeting.
October 10. 2001 - Neighborhood Planning Meeting #2
Presented and reviewed strengths and weaknesses and prioritized using dot
voti ng.
October 16. 2001 - Staff and Study Committee meeting
Discussed nominations for new study committee members, reviewed results
of the ranking exercise, and prepared them to be categorized by City staff.
October 24. 2001 - Neighborhood Planning Meeting #3
Developed goals and objectives in small groups.
November 1. 2001 - City Commission
New members added to the Study Committee.
November 6. 2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Held first meeting with new committee members, reviewed goals and
objectives, and determined items that would qualify as development
standards.
November 14. 2001 - Neighborhood Planning Meeting #4
Presented condensed list of goals and objectives to neighborhood and
facilitated ranking exercise to determine priorities for objectives and
development standards.
November 28. 2001- Staff and Study Committee meeting
Reviewed and organized neighborhood objectives.
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December 5. 2001 - Staff and Study Committee
Discussed the proposed development standards and compared to current
City code and neighborhood deed restrictions.
December 12. 2001- Neighborhood Planning Meeting #5
Presented the potential development regulations to the neighborhood and
opened for discussion.
January 16.2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Discussed the first draft of the plan and worked on language for the
development standards.
January 23.2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Reviewed draft plan for finalization, finalized language for development
standards, and determined neighborhood implementation activities.
January 28. 2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Finalized review of draft plan, finalized neighborhood implementation
strategies, prepared document for public disbursement.
February 6.2002 - Neighborhood Meeting #6
Presented final draft plan and development regulations to the neighborhood.
February 27. 2002 - Neighborhood Meeting #7. Final Meeting
Final review of plan, presented draft ballot to neighborhood and discussed
voting procedure.
March 13. 2002 - Ballots Mai led to Property Owners
Ballots mailed to owners of real property within proposed NCOD boundaries.
April 25.2002 - Ballots Tallied by City Staff
The Clearwater Planning and City Clerk Departments tallied returned ballots.
May 1. 2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Presented ballot results to study committee members.
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May 8. 2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Discussed proposed text amendments based on ballot results, staff
recommendations and presentation for Community Development Board
Meeting.
June 18.2002 - Community Development Board Meeting
Island Estates Neighborhood Plan, text amendments and rezoning reviewed
by the City of Clearwater Community Development Board.
July 25. 2002 - Staff and Study Committee Meeting
Discussed outcome of Community Development Board and prepared for City
Commission meeting.
July 8. 2002 - City Commission Meeting
Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District development
standards and rezoning approved on first reading pursuant to Ordinance
Numbers 6981-02 and 6980-02. The neighborhood plan was deferred so
changes could be made to reflect the ordinance that was approved on 1st
reading.
August 22. 2002 - City Commission Meeting
The Clearwater City Commission adopted Ordinance Numbers 6981-02 and
6980-02 establishing the Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District and rezoning. The effective date of the ordinances is September 9,
2002.
September 19. 2002 - City Commission Meeting
City Commission approved the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan by adopting
Resolution 02-23.
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Appendix B - Ranking Ballot - Used at Public Meeting #4, Nov. 14, 2001
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RE-DEVELOPMENT:
Maintain limits on home heights to present city code
Objective: Maintain 30% green space of total lot area
Prohibit rezoning single family homes to multi-family
Prohibit subdividing plats
HOUSING & PROPERTY
Prohibit detached outbuilding on residential single-family lots
Prohibit front yard fences
Require AlC units to be buffered or shielded with vegetation
Cleanup parking lot & dumpsters
Enforce pet cleanup
Enforce zoning in order to mitigate commercial uses in residential areas
Establish minimum single family rental periods
I Maintain existing height limitations for all fencing and landscaping
Prohibit chain link fences
Prohibit future shingle roofs
Prohibit new gravel yards
Prohibit parking on lawns
I Require AlC units and dumpsters not be visible from street
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HOUSING & PROPERTY
Require one front entrance per house
I Restrict trailer parking in the front yard
WATERFRONT
Address dock size restrictions
Allow only see through fences
Establish standard setback for new pools and all vertical structures
Establish standard waterfront setbacks
Maintain water views
Objective: Allow covered slips
Regulate commercial boats docked parked on waterfront property
Structurally damaged sea wall/docks should be repaired in a reasonable
TRAFFIC & PARKING
Limit RV's and boats short time (24 hrs.) for parking on street and in driveways
Limit on street parking
Prohibit parking on grassy medians and cui de sacs
Prohibit permanent parking of boatsltrailers outside of garage
Restrict overnight commercial vehicle parking.
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Appendix C - Ranked items for development standards
Generally issues with fewer than 200 points were regarded as not significant
to the neighborhood.
Total Average Number of Number of
Ranking Ranking Votes Votes
Votes Vote per o to 2 3t05
Items Ballot
Prohibit rezoning single family homes to multi- 290 4.68 3 59
Family
Prohibit subdividing plats 277 4.47 6 56
Prohibit parking on lawns 277 4.47 7 55
Maintain water views 271 4.37 6 56
Restrict trailer parking in the front yard 267 4.31 6 56
Structurally damaged sea wall/docks should be 261 4.21 7 55
repaired in 60 days
Maintain existing height limitations for all fencing 260 4.19 6 56
and landscaping
Establish standard waterfront setbacks 258 4.16 10 52
Maintain limits on home heights to present city 251 4.05 12 50
code
Prohibit front yard fences 250 4.03 10 52
Prohibit new gravel yards 248 4.00 11 51
Enforce zoning in order to mitigate commercial 247 3.98 12 50
uses in residential areas
Establish standard setback for new pools and all 246 3.97 11 51
vertical structures
Restrict overnight commercial vehicle parking. 245 3.95 15 47
Enforce pet cleanup 244 3.94 11 51
Cleanup parking lot & dumpsters 243 3.92 11 51
Prohibit parking on grassy medians and cui de 241 3.89 13 49
sacs
Prohibit permanent parking of boatsltrailers 233 3.76 15 47
outside of garage
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Total Average Number of Number of
Ranking Ranking Votes Votes
Vote per
Items Votes Ballot Oto 2 3t05
Establish minimum single family rental periods 230 3.71 15 47
Objective: Maintain 30% green space of total lot 224 3.61 16 46
area
Limit RV's and boats short time (24 hrs.) for 222 3.58 16 46
parking on street and in driveways
Require A1C units and dumpsters not be visible 220 3.55 16 46
from street
Regulate commercial boats docked parked on 217 3.50 17 45
waterfront property
Require A1C units to be buffered or shielded with 213 3.44 17 45
vegetation
Require one front entrance per house 210 3.39 20 42
Address dock size restrictions 203 3.27 21 41
Limit on street parking 191 3.08 23 39
Allow only see through fences 191 3.08 24 38
Prohibit detached outbuilding on residential 189 3.05 23 39
single-family lots
Prohibit chain link fences 169 2.73 31 31
IAllow covered slips 147 2.37 32 30
Prohibit future shingle roofs 102 1.65 42 20
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Appendix D - Grouped Strengths
The following lists the grouped strengths of Island Estates. This list is ranked
with the most important issues first. The main categories are underlined, and the
assets fall under each main category.
Neighborhood Amenities
Quality and availability of services
such as grocery, gas station, store,
bank and park
Holiday lighting and events, including
boat parade
Public transportation, including Jolly
Trolley
St. Brendan's Church
Community safety
Restaurant and bars on island,
including Island Way Grill
Island Estates Civic Association
Sunset Sam Park
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Island Estates Women's club
Ability to walk on Island Estates
Island Estates Yacht Club
Boat yard
Access to recreation opportunities on
Causeway
Waterfront
Mostly residential waterfront
community
Water view
Waterfront homes
Boating community
New money and increased interest in
neighborhood
Increase in property values
All waterfront properties
Access to water
Allowed to have multiple boats on
docks
Deep water in canals
Not being in overlay district
Island Estates is fine as it is
Current maximum build out allowed
Island Estates is unique and
prospering
flexibility of zoning
Property Maintenance
Well-maintained property
Eliminating unkempt homes
Updating properties
Beautiful properties
Looks better and newer
Reclaimed water
On-street parking-cars only
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Appendix E - Grouped Weaknesses
The following lists the grouped weaknesses of Island Estates. This list is ranked
with the most important issues first. The main categories are underlined, and
specific issues fall under each main category
landscaping & Yard Maintenance
Gravel yards
Poor yard maintenance
Chain link fences
Exposed dumpsters/trash cans on
rental and condominium properties
lack of street trees in right-of-way
landscaping blocking view
People not controlling animals
Use of grass in neighborhood wastes
water and pollutes bay
Use of potable water for lawns
Temporary signs on landscaping (real
estate, garage sale)
Garbage cans out when it is not
garbage day
lack of streetscape throughout
Island
Yard debriS piles placed in roadway
instead of on property
Playground equipment in front yard
Litter (newspapers)
Parking and Traffic
Parking of commercial vehicles in
front yard and on street
Parking of cars/boats/RVs on lawns &
driveways looks cluttered
On-street parking
large number of cars parked in
driveway
Parking in cul-de-sacs and medians
Dangerous intersections
Speeding traffic
Turning lane into Island Estates often
blocked by traffic
Aboveground utilities
Canal Use and Maintenance
Restricted water flow
Contaminates dumped in canal (grass
clippings, gas spillage)
Shoaling under bridge
Airboat noise
Boatlift covers block view
Speeding on canals
No wake zone needs extending &
enforcement
Damaged or deteriorated docks and
seawalls
Dock covers are not allowed
lack of publ ic docks
Character of Redevelopment
Too many variances on setbacks
No minimum lot size/ could crowd
houses
Waterfront setback requirements are
not maintained
losing waterfront yards
Can ruin views/tall buildings
Fences on waterfront
Sheds in rear
Houses too large
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Appendix F - Ballot Package and Ballot Tally
March 13,2002
Dear Island Estates Property Owner,
In May 2001, the Island Estates neighborhood began planning for a Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District (NCOD). The purpose of the NCOD is to preserve and enhance the character of
the neighborhood and ensure that any new development is consistent with the existing character
ofIsland Estates. Through a series of public meetings, the residents ofIsland Estates developed a
neighborhood plan as well as a list of development and property maintenance regulations
designed to protect the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of the neighborhood.
One of the final steps in the Island Estates NCOD planning process is a neighborhood poll to
determine the proposed development and property maintenance regulations. The results of the
vote will be provided to the Community Development Board and the City Commission for
consideration when reviewing the proposed regulations. Development standards with support of
at least fifty-one (51) percent of the votes cast will be forwarded for consideration. Please refer to
the enclosed "Comparison of Proposed Island Estates NCOD Regulations and the City
Development Code" for information about the proposed changes. Any existing legally permitted
use, lot size, setback, building height, fence, landscaping and any existing mechanical equipment,
dumpster or trash containers not screened in accordance with the development standards in the
overlay district will be considered a legal nonconformity and may continue to exist and be
maintained as allowed by the Clearwater Community Development Code.
Enclosed with this letter you will find:
1. A reference map distinguishing the single-family areas from the multi-family areas (p. 2);
2. A table comparing the proposed regulations to the existing City Community Development
Code (pp.3-4);
3. A two-sided ballot with proposed development regulations on which to vote (pp. 5-6);
and
4. A self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for ballot return.
Ballots are being sent to property owners of each real property as listed on the Property
Appraiser's tax roll. One vote per property will be tallied. This is a line-item vote and each item
will be tallied separately. Vote either "FOR" or "AGAINST" in response to each issue.
Make a mark in the box directly below the choice you have selected. The most appropriate marks
would be an "X," a check mark or filling in of the box. Appropriate examples: ~ ~ II
Votes must be marked clearly. If votes are not marked clearly or if there are marks in more than
one box for each issue, no vote will be tallied for that item. If an item is left unanswered on a
ballot, no vote will be tallied for that item, but all other eligible marked votes will be counted for
that ballot.
Place the completed ballot in the enclosed self-addressed, postage-paid envelope labeled
"ISLAND ESTATES BALLOT." Seal the envelope and mail it to the City of Clearwater
Planning Department. Ballots returned that are not enclosed in this provided envelope will not be
counted. No copies of ballots will be accepted. The ballot must be returned or postmarked
on or before April 5, 2002.
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The results will be available on May 1, 2002. Please contact the City of Clearwater Planning
Department at 727-562-4539 or look online at ..http://www.clearwater-fl.com.. for results.
Please direct questions to Lochen Wood, Planner, at 727-562-4539 or Gina Clayton, Long Range
Planning Manager, at 727-562-4587. Thank you for your participation in the Island Estates
Neighborhood Plan.
Sincerely,
City of Clearwater, Planning Department
Island Estates NeOD Residental Areas
c=J Single-family Areas
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Multi-family Areas
Not in NCOD
To Memorial
Causeway
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COMPARISON OF PROPOSED ISLAND ESTATES NCOD REGULATIONS & THE CITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
y 6willllegally permltted UR.lot s1a. setbark, buildine bei&ht, ftnt('. landsC8pin& and lIDY existing medlank.1 equipment, dumpster
r trasIt tont.lntlS not stf'ttned In .ccordance witl the deftlopmentst.ndanls set forth Ia the overlay district wiD be ooRsldered a lepl
IIlOlltonformlty and may tontinlle to mst nnd be malatalned as allowed b)' the Clearwater CommunIty Development Code.
PROPOSED NCOD REGULATIONS EXISTING CITY CODE REGULATIONS
Single-family dwellings (including community
residential boll1C$ with lip to 6IUide11ts), utility/
infrastructure racilities, attached dwellings,
schools, non-residential off-street parking, and
rks and recreation facilities.
Ballot Item I - Pennitted Uses
for Single Family Areas
Ballot Item 2 - Minimum lot
Size for Sin Ie Famil Areas
Building Setbacks for Single-
famil Areas
l'riitCf .. ~tu~
Ballot Item 3 - Front
Ballot Item 4 . Side
Ballot Item S . Rear
A
Ballot Item 6 . Side
Ballot Item 7 - Rear
Ballot Item 8 - Elevated Pools
Ballot Item II - Parking of
Certain Vehicles for Single-
family Areas
Ballot Item 12 - Parking of
Certain Vehicles for Multi-
family Areas
Single-family dwellings (includiog community
residential homes with up to 6 residents) and
utility/infrastructure facilities.
7,500 sf
5,000 sf
25'
5'
non-waterfront. IS'
waterfront - 25' - if adjacent structures are set at
20', then ired setback is 20'.
S'
10'
30' above the base flood elevation
Parking on any landscaped area shall be
rohibited.
Allows I car to be parked on lawn next to
drivewa .
All boats, personal waten:rat\, roxrealion vehicles, Boals in excess of 20 ft, hauling ln1iIers, recreational
trailers, commercial vehicles, race cars, dune buggies, vehicles, ITavellTaile1'$, motor bomes, c:amping trailers,
farm equipment, go karts, A TV's or otber similar semi-trailer trucks, III1Y commen:ial vehicle (in excess
vehides shall be required to be parked in a _e of 20 ft length. 7 ft width. or seven ft height), race ears,
temporary parking of such vehicles outside of a garage dune buggies, farm equipment, go kat1s, A TVs, or
shall be pemlilted for no more than four (4) otber similar vehicles shall not be oarked within any
consecutive days. no more than twice a month. reQuired front setbatk. Cormnercilll vehicles during t
Commercial vehides may be parked outside of garage lIl:tual performance of I service at the premises is
if onsile to adively conduct business on the premises. allowed. Loadingfonloadingl deaning of vehicles
Parking of personal aUlOll.ooiles alld motorC}des allowed provided completed with 6 hours twice a
shall be permiJted outside of tlte garage in II driveway. month.
All boats, person at watercraft, roxrealion vehieles,
lTailcn. commen:ial vehicles, race cars, dune buggies,
farm equipment, go kans, A TV's or other similar Boats in excess of 20 ft, hauling ln1i1ers, recreational
vehicles shall be Drohibited to be Darked between any vehides, lravellraile1'$, motor homes, c:amping ln1i1e1'$,
IlOItion of the Drinci.,.1 struclure and anv ril!hl-of-wav semi-trailer trucks, any commercial vehicle (in excess
liM. The temporary parking of such vehicles within of 20 ft length, 7 ft width, or seven ft heigbl), race tarS,
the front setback shall be permitted for no more tban dune buggies, farm equipmcnt, go kat1s, A TV$, or
four (4) consecutive days. no more than twice a month. other similar vehicles shall not be narked with in anv
Commercial vehicles may be parked between any reouired fronl setback Commercial vehicles during
poniOD of the principal struclUre and any right-of-way actual performance of I service at the premises is
line, if onsite to actively conduct business on the allowed. Loading/unloading! c:Ieaning of vehicles
premises. Parking of personal alllOlflobi/es and allowed provided completed with 6 hours twice a
mOlOrcycles sl"ll1 be pumllted betwnn any portion of month.
the principal sl/'l/c/IU'e alld any rigltl-ofway line ill a
d parking area.
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COMPARISON OF PROPOSED ISLAND ESTATES NCOD REGULATIONS & THE CITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
DY tllsllDlllelllllly pmnltted UR,let sIR. Rlblde, buUdln1 belght, fenre,laDdsaplnlland lay "lstinK mtdlaalCIII equlplDtDt, dumpsltr
Of' tnsb conlainers not SCrefDed in accordalre whb Ihe developmenl staDdards m fortb In the overlay district wiD be COlIsidered a legal
nODcoofOf'mllyaad may roalinue 10 "isl and be mainlalned as allowed by Ibe Cltal'Wlller COllllllunl1y DeYelopmetlt Code.
PROPOSED NCOD REGULATIONS EXISTING CI1Y CODE REGULATIONS
Use of gravel, stones, cinders and other similar
Ballot Item 18 - Landscaping for material in any yard shall be prohibited unless All yards not covered with a building shalJ be
all Areas included as an integral, bul minor, element of a landscaped with grass or other ground cover.
lands "n Ian.
Ballot Item 19 - Landscaping In the single-family areas, 35% of the area No landscaping requirement as such. 65% of
Coverage For Single-family between any portion of the principal structure and entire 101 may be covered with impervious
Areas an ri ht-of-wa line shall be landsca d. surfaces buildin avement, I area etc.
Ball I 20 Land' In the multi-family lIreas. 25% oflhe lIrea No landscaping requirement as such. 75%-85%
01 .Iem - scapmg beIw . fth .. I d f . I be -.l"th . .
C F M I '~ 'I A een any portIon 0 e pnOClpa slructure an 0 enhre ot may cov",~ Wl lInperVIOus
overage or u tHaml y reas "h f. I' h II bid d ti b 'Id. I
an n t-o -wn me s 1I e an sea. sur lIces UI m lIvement, area, etc.
. 1 Ii 'I th. " I' od City code does not regulate. however, the
In smg e- amI yareas., e mlmmum renla pen C .de R I fth p' lias PI '
shall be 90 days. ount~ u es 0 e ~n~ anmng
Counedl ses 30 da minImum.
Outdoor storage is prohibited nor may goods and
materials be stored in any manner which is visible
from the public right-of-way or from abutting
properties. Equipment, materials or furnishings
not designed for outdoor use may not be stored
outdoors.
Fences for All Areas
Ballot Item 13 . Front Fences
Ballot Item 14 - Side Fences
Ballot Item 1 5 - Rear Fences
Ballot lIem 16 - Rear Fences
BaUot lIem 17 - Screening for
all Areas
Ballot lIem 21 - Minimum
Rental Periods for Single-family
Areas
Ballolllem 22 - Outdoor
Storage for all Areas
Ballot Item 23 - Deviations for
all Areas
All fences shall be prohibited between lilY portion of All 3' ~ "--t d de ard
OWS .ences in on", an comer si y s.
the principal slnlcture and 8IIY right-of-way line.
Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between 8IIY Allows fences in the side yard up to 6 feet in
portion of Ihe principal structure and 8IIY side lot line. height.
For waterfront properties, fences shall not exceed 3 Fences in the rear yards abutting the water must
feet in height between the rear building setback line not exceed 3' in height or 4' in height if enclosing
and the seawall. If the fence encloses a pool, it may be a pool. Fence in rear yards not abutting lhe water
4 feet in height. ma be u to 6' in hei ht.
All fences between the rear building setback line and Fences in the rear yards abutting the water must
the seawall shall be non-opaque (see-througb.) be non-opaque (see-through.)
All trash containers, dumpsters and mechanical
equipment shall be screened from the rights-of-way,
adjacent property and the water. Provision shall apply All dumpsters and mechanical equipment shall be
to new construction. If improvemettts are made to any cd fr "h f. d d' t
. "screen om ng ts-o -way an a ~acen
structure exceedIng 50% of the value appraised by the
Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office, then the property.
screening of mechanical equipment, dumpsters and
trash containers must be brought into compliance,
The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited on any residential
property.
Deviations from Code requirements for at-grade
structures andlor the expansion of existing non-
confonning side andlor rear setbacks may be
approved through a flexible standard approval
process. Flexible standard approval includes a
recommendation by the City Development
Review Committee and linal decision by the
Community Development Coordinator. All other
deviations must be approved by the Community
Devclo ment Board at a ublic hearin .
Review and approval for certain uses and/or
deviations related 10 dimensional requirements t1
accessory and primary structures may be
reviewed and approved Ihrough a flexible
standard development (approved by staff).
Certain uses and dimensional requirements
require review and approval by the Community
Development Board (flexible development).
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Best Copy
Available
Island Estates NeOD Regulations Ballot
page 1 of 2
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
0 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
0 D
FOR AGAINST
D D
In single-family areas, permitted uses shall be restricted to single-Iam~y dwellings
(including community residential homes with up to 6 residents) and
infrastruclurefutility installations.
2
In single-family areas, the minimum lot size shall be 7,500 square feel.
3
In single-fam~y areas, front building setbacks for principal structures shall be 25
feel
4
In singie-famlly areas, side building setbacks for principal structures shall be 7.5
feet.
5 In single-family areas, rear building setbacks for plim;ipal slruclures shall be
15 feel for non'wCiterfront lots and 25 let/tlor ovaterlrontlots. If adjacent structures
on either side of a W'dtalfront lot are setback 20 feet, then tI1e minimum rear
setback shall be 20 leel
6
In single.family areas, side building setbacks for actessory structures, includng
screened pool enclosures shall be 7,5 feet,
7
In single-family areas, rear building setbacks for accessory structures, including
screened pool enclosures shall be 10 feet.
8
Any pool exceeding 1 foot in height above grade shall oomply with the required rear
setback for the principal structure.
9
In single-family areas, building height shall be limited to 30 leet above base Iload
elevation.
10
Parking en any landscaped arell shall be prohibited.
11 In single-tamity areas, all boats, personal watercraft, recreation vehicles, trailers,
commercial vehicles, race cars, dune buggies, larm equipment, go karls, ATV's or
other Similar VfJhicles ~11i111 be required to be parked in a garage. The temporary
parting of such vehicles outside of a garage shall be permilled lor no more than lour
(4) corsecutive days no roore than INice !l roonth. Commercial vohiclcs may be parked
outside 01 garages il onsite to activoly conduct bllsir,ess on the premises. Parking cI
personal automobiles and motorcycles shall be permitted outside 01 the garage iI1 a
driveway.
12 In multI-family areas, all boals, personal watercralt, recreation vehicles, trailers,
commercial vehicles, race cars, dune buggies, farm equipmen:, go karts, ATV's or
other similar vehicles shal be prohibited to be parked between any portion ot Ih(l
principal structure and any right-ol-way line. The temporary parking 01 such VfJhicles
within the lront selback shaH be permitted ler PO more than touI (4} consecutive days
no more than twice a month. Commercial VE'.hides may be palked between any portion
01 the principal slructure and any right-ol-way line in multi-family areas if onsile to
actively conduct business on the premises. Parking of pef5Ol1a1 autanooiles and
motorcycles shaU be permitted belween any portion of the princ~1 structure and any
ngl1t-oI-way line.
FOR
o
AGAINST
o
Anyexisling legally permilted use, let siZ8. serbac:/(, building /leight, fence, landscaping and any 8JlisrJng mechanical
eqUipment, dumpster or trash contairlers no/ scrll61l6d In accordance with the developrlen/ standards SIll kith in /he
Qverldy disllic! wiU be tXII'Isiderl'ld a I8gaI nonconformity and may COfIrinue to exist and be maintained as a"owod by tho
Clearwater Community Developmenl Code.
(Please turn over to finish vottng)
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Island Estates NeOD Regulations Ballot
page 2 of 2
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
D D
FOR AGAINST
0 0
FOR AGAINST
0 0
FOR AGAINST
D D
13
All fences shaD be prohibited between any portion of the principal structure and any
right-of-way line.
14
Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of the principal
structure and any side lot line.
15 For waterfront properties, fences shall not exceed 3 feet in height between the rear
building setback line and the seawall. If the fence encloses a pool, it may be 4 feet
in height.
16
All fences between the rear building setback line and the seawall shall be non-
opaque (see-through.)
17 All trash containers, dumpsters and mechanical equipment shall be screened from
the rights-of-way, adjacent property and the water, Provision shall apply to new
construction. If improl/efTlents are made to any $tructure exceeding 50% of the
value appraised by the Pine lias County Property Appraiser's Office, then the
screening of mechanical equipment, dumpsters and trash containers must be
brought into compliance.
18
Use of gravel, stones, cinders and other similar material in any yard shall be
prohibited unless included as an integral, but minor, element of a landscaping plan.
19
In single-family areas, 35% of the area between any portion of the principal
structure and any right-of-way line shall be landscaped.
20
In multi-family areas, 25% of the area between any portion of the principal structure
and any right-of-way line shall be landscaped.
21
In single-family areas. the minimum rental period shall be 90 days.
22
The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing equipment shall be prohibited on
any residential property.
23
Deviations for at-grade structures and/or the expansion of existing non-conforming
side and/or rear setbacks may be approved througtt a flexible standard approval
process. Flexible standard approval inclooes a recommendation by the City
Development Review Committee and final decision by the Community Development
Coordinator. All other deviations must be approved by the Community
Development Board at a public hearing.
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D 0
FOR AGAINST
D D
Any existing legally pennitted use. tot SIZe, setback, building height, fence, landscaping and any existing mechanical
equipment, dumpster or trash containers not screened in accordance with the development standards set forth in /he
overlay district wiN be considerfJd a legal oonconfOffl1ity and may continue to exist and be maintained as allowed by the
Clearwater Community Development Code.
(End of ballot)
Upon completion, place this ballot in the self-address, postage-paid envelope labeled "Island Estates
Ballot" and retum It to the City of Clearwater Planning Department. Mailed bailors must be postmarked
by April 5, 2002.
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Appendix G - Ordinance No. 6981-02 - Ordinance Adopting Island
Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
ORDINANCE NO. 6981-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING ARTICLE 2, ZONING
DISTRICTS, BY CREATING SECTION 2-1602, ISLAND
ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY
DISTRICT, wmCH ESTABLISHES ADDITIONAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO BE APPLIED ONLY IN
THE ISLAND ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERV ATION OVERLAY DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Island Estates neighborhood has developed the Island Estates
Neighborhood Plan pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-608, which
supports additional code requirements to implement the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has approved the Island Estates Neighborhood
Plan in Resolution No. 02-23; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has determined that additional standards shall be
applied to the Island Estates neighborhood to implement such plan; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Island Estates voted on certain additional standards that
shall be applied to the Island Estates neighborhood to implement such plan; and
WHEREAS, the Island Estates neighborhood via the Island Estates Civic Association
has committed to be a partner with the City in implementing the provisions of this overlay
district by committing to educating neighborhood property owners of the overlay district
requirements and providing the initial means of enforcement of any violation of the
requirements of the overlay district pursuant to Community Development Code Section 4-
608(E);and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Board, pursuant to its responsibilities
as the Local Planning Agency, has reviewed this amendment, conducted a public hearing
to consider all public testimony and has determined that this amendment is consistent
with the City of Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has fully considered the recommendation of the
Community Development Board and testimony submitted at its public hearing; now,
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Article 2, Zoning Districts, Division 16, Section 2-1602 Island
Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District is hereby created containing
the following provisions.
2-1602 Island Estates Nei2hborhood Conservation Overlav District.
Intent and Purpose. The Island Estates Neighborhood Plan was developed in response to
neighborhood needs and approved by the City Commission on August 8. 2002 to provide
guidance and policy direction for all public and private actions within and in the vicinity
of the Island Estates neighborhood. The intent and purpose of the Island Estates
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (IENCOD) is to provide overlay
requirements to ensure that infill and redevelopment activities are consistent with the
protection of the existing established character within the district and to protect the
health. safety and general welfare of the district. Development and redevelopment shall
be reviewed for consistency with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan. Any
development requesting flexibility from the minimum development standards of the
IENCOD shall be consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan.
Jurisdictional Boundaries. The Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
District (IENCOD) shall be consistent with the boundaries of all the land in Clearwater
Harbor. known as Island Estates lying northerly of the northerly right of way line of
Memorial Causeway. less and except the following described tracts: (1) All of Block C.
and Lots 1-3. 7. 9-13. Block D. and the westerly 61 feet of the vacated right-of-way of
Dory Passage. Unit 5 Island Estates of Clearwater as recorded in Plat Book 5 L Page 34.
of the Public Records of Pin ell as County. Florida: (2) Begin at the most easterly comer of
Lot 13. Block D of Unit 5 Island Estates of Clearwater: as recorded in Plat Book 51. Page
34. of the Public Records of Pin ell as County. Florida: thence N49023'41"W. 100.00 feet:
thence N04023'41"W. 71.42 feet. to a point on a curve to the left: thence along the arc of
said curve. having a radius of70.00 feet. a chord bearing ofN7504T40"E. a chord length
of 23.86 feet. 23.98 feet: thence S49023'41"E. 136.75 feet: thence S08012'32"E. 81.05
feet: thence S40036'19''W. 16.63 feet: thence N49023'41"W. 61.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning: (3) Island Yacht Club Condominium. as recorded in Condominium Plat Book
39. Page 74. of the Public Records of Pin ell as County. Florida: (4) the land bounded on
the north by Dory Passage. on the south by Windward Passage. on the west by Larboard
Way and on the east by Island Way.
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Relationship to Underlving Districts and Other Provisions of the Community
Development Code. The designation of the Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation
Overlay District on the zoning atlas provides requirements in addition to those contained
in the Low Medium Density ResidentiaL Medium Density Residential. Medium High
Density ResidentiaL High Density ResidentiaL Institutional and Commercial Districts.
The provisions contained herein shall govern in this overlay district only. Issues not
specifically addressed in this overlay district shall be governed by the remaining
provisions of this Community Development Code.
Minimum standard development for areas zoned IMDR/IENCOD. The following uses
are Level One permitted uses in the LMDR!IENCOD District subject to the minimum
standards set out in this Section and other applicable provisions of Article 3.
Table 2-1601 (D). "LMDR/lENCOD" Minimum Development
Min. Lot Min. Lot Max. Min. Off-
Use Area Width Min. Setbacks (ft.) Height Street
(sa. ft.) (ft) (ftJ (n Parkinf!
Front Side Rear (2)
Accessory
pools and
screen
enclosures ~ 10
Community
Residential
Homes (up to 7.500 50 25 7.5 U 30 2/unit
6 residents)
Detached
Dwellings 7.500 50 25 7.5 U 30 2/unit
(1) In soecial flood hazard areas designated by the National Flood Insurance Program., maximum
height is measured above base flood elevation.
(2) Any 0001 exceedin~ 1 foot in height above grade shall comoly with the reauired rear setback for
the orincioal structure. Waterfront detached dwellin~s in the LMDRlIENCOD District should be
25 feet except as provided in Article 3. Division 8. Section 3-805 and Division 9. Section 3-904
and except where adiacent structures on either side of the parcel oro~ for development are
setback 20 feet and then the rear setback shall be 20 feet. The Buildine: Code may require the rear
setback to be at least 18 feet from a seawall.
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Flexible standard development for areas zoned IMDR/IENCOD. The following Level
One uses are permitted in the LMDR/IENCOD District subject to the standards and
criteria set out in this Section and other applicable regulations in Article 3.
Table 2-1601(E). "LMDR/IENCOD" Flexible Standard Development
Min. Lot Min. Lot Max. Min. Off-
Use Area Width Min. Setbacks (ft.) Height Street
(sq. ft.) (j1J (j1J Parking
ill
Front Side Rear (2)
Detached 7.500 50 15-25 7.5 5 - 15 30 2/unit
Dwellings
Residential nla nla 15-25 3-7.5 5 - 15 30 2/unit
Infill Proiect (3)
Utility/
Infrastructure nla nla 25 10 12 nla nla
Facilities (4)
(1) In S{)eCial flood hazard areas deshmated by the National Flood Insurance Program. maximum
height is measured above base flood elevation.
(2) Any 0001 exceedin~ 1 foot in height above fmlde shall comply with the reauired rear setback for
the princiool structure. Waterfront detached dwellings in LMDRlIENCOD District should be 25
feet excet>t as t>rovided in Article 3. Division 8. Section 3-805 and Division 9. Section 3-904 and
except where adiacent structures on either side of the Darcel proposed for development are setback
20 feet and then the rear setback shall be 20 feet. The Buildin~ Code may reauire the rear setback
to be at least 18 feet from a seawall.
(3) The development standards for residential infill proiects are guidelines and may be varied based
on the criteria soecified in Section 2-1602.E.2.
(4) Utility/infrastructure uses shall not exceed three acres. Any such use. alone or when added to
contiguous like uses which exceed three acres shall reauire a land use plan map amendment to
transoortationlutility which shall include such uses and all contiguous like uses.
Flexibility criteria:
J. Detached Dwellings.
a. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for
development is consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan.
b. Front setback:
1. A determination of the front setback shall consider the extent to
which existing structures in the neighborhood have been
constructed to a regular or uniform setback from the right-of-way:
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11. The reduction in front setback will not adversely affect adiacent
property values:
lll. The reduction in front setback is consistent with neighborhood
character:
IV. The reduction in front setback results in an efficient house layout.
c. Rear setback:
1. The reduction in rear setback will allow for the preservation of
existing vegetation which could not otherwise be preserved: or
11. The reduction in rear setback will allow the development or
redevelopment of a substandard lot which would otherwise not be
feasible: or
lll. The reduction in rear setback results in an efficient house layout:
and
IV. The structures located within the rear setback otherwise required in
the LMDR/IENCOD District are buffered with landscape material
or fences to protect the privacy and value of adjacent properties.
2. Residential infill.
a. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for
development is consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan:
b. Single-family detached dwellings and community residential homes with
six (6) or fewer residents are the only permitted uses eligible for
residential infill proiect application:
c. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for
development is otherwise impractical without deviations from the intensity
and other development standards:
d. The development of a parcel proposed for development as a residential
infill project will not materially reduce the fair market value of abutting
properties;
e. The uses within the residential infill project are compatible with adiacent
land uses:
f The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential
infill proiect will upgrade the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development:
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g. The design of the proposed residential infill project creates a form and
function which enhances the community character of the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and the City of Clearwater
as a whole: and
h. Flexibility in regard to lot width. required setbacks. height. off-street
parking. access or other development standards is justified by the benefits
to community character and the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
3. Utility/infrastructure facilities.
a. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for
development is consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan:
b. The siting and screening of the proposed utility/infrastructure facility
protects the established character of the Island Estates neighborhood:
c. No above ground structures are located adjacent to a street right-of-way:
and
d. Any above ground structure other than permitted telecommunications
towers and utility distribution lines located on or along a rear lot line shall
be screened from view by a landscaped opaque wall or fence which is at
least two-thirds the height of the above ground structure and shall be
landscaped with trees and hedges which five years after installation will
substantially obscure the fence or wall and the above ground structure.
Flexible development for areas zoned IMDR/IENCOD. The following Level Two uses are
permitted in the LMDR/IENCOD District subject to the standards and criteria set out
in this Section and other applicable regulations in Article 3.
Table 2-1601 (E). nLMDR/IENCOD" Flexible Development
Min. Lot Min. Lot
Use Area Width Min. Setbacks (ft.)
s . t. t.
Front
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Detached 4.500 - 25 - 50 15 - 25 3 -7.5 5 - 15 30 2/unit
Dwellings 7.500
Residential n!a n!a 10 - 25 0-7.5 0-15 30 1/unit
Infill Project (3)
(1) In special flood hazard areas desi~ted by the National Flood Insurance Program., maximum
height is measured above base flood elevation.
(2) Any pool exceedin~ 1 foot in height above grade shall comDly with the reauired rear setback for
the Drincioal structure. Waterfront detached dwellin~s in LMDRlIENCOD District should be 25
feet except as provided in Article 3. Division 8. Section 3-805 and Division 9. Section 3-904 and
except where adjacent structures on either side of the Darcel Drowsed for develoDment are setback
20 feet and then the rear setback shall be 20 feet. The Building Code may require the rear setback
to be at least 18 feet from a seawall.
(3) The develoDment standards for residential infill \>rojects are guidelines and may be varied based
on the criteria specified in Section 2-1602.F.2.
Flexibility criteria:
J. Detached Dwellings.
a. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for
development is consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood
Plan;
b. Minimum lot size per dwelling ofless than 7.500 square feet is an
existing lot or a lot size of less than 7.500 square feet is necessary
to the development or redevelopment of a vacant lot which would
otherwise not be economically feasible;
c. The volume to lot size ratio of the structures to be developed on
the lot is not more than ten percent greater than the average volume
to lot size ratio of all existing structures located on the same local
street and within a 700 feet radius of the lot
d Front setback:
1. The existing structures along the same side of the road have
been constructed with irregular setbacks and the proposed
reduction in front setback will not be out of character with
the neighborhood;
11. The extent to which existing structures in the neighborhood
have been constructed to a regular or uniform setback from
the right-of-way;
111. The reduction in front setback will not adversely affect
adjacent property values;
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e. Rear setback:
1. The reduction in rear setback will allow for the
preservation of existing vegetation which could not
otherwise be preserved:
lI. The reduction in rear setback will allow the development or
redevelopment of a substandard structure which would
otherwise not be feasible: or
lIl. The reduction in rear setback will result in an efficient
house layout.
f Side setback: The reduction in side setback will allow for the
preservation of existing vegetation that could not otherwise be
preserved.
2. Residential Infill.
a. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for development is
consistent with the Island Estates Neighborhood Plan:
b. Single-family detached dwellings and community residential homes with six (6)
or fewer residents are the only permitted uses eligible for residential infill proiect
application:
c. The development or redevelopment of the parcel proposed for development is
otherwise impractical without deviations from the intensity and other
development standards:
d. The development of a parcel proposed for development as a residential infill
project will not materially reduce the fair market value of abutting properties:
e. The uses within the residential infill project are compatible with adiacent land
uses:
f The development of the parcel proposed for development as a residential infill
proiect will upgrade the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for
development:
g. The design of the proposed residential infill project creates a form and
function which enhances the community character of the immediate
vicinity of the parcel proposed for development and the City of Clearwater
as a whole: and
h. Flexibility in regard to lot width, required setbacks. height off-street
parking. access or other development standards is iustified by the benefits
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to community character and the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
G. Additional develooment standards for sinole-familv areas zoned
LMDR/IENC00
1. Parking on Landscaped Areas. The parking of any type of vehicle.
trailer. boat. personal watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other
similar vehicle shall be prohibited on grass or any other landscaped
area:
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line:
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through):
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan: and
4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
H. Additional development standards for multi-family areas zoned MDR/IENCOD.
MHDR/IENCOD. HDR/IENCOD and C/IENCOD.
1. Parking. The parking of any type of vehicle. trailer. boat. personal
watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other similar vehicle shall be
prohibited on grass or any other landscaped area.
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line.
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through.)
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan.
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4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
I. Additional develoDment standards for areas zoned I/IENCOD.
I. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
inte8ral, but minor, element of a landscaping plan.
4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
I. Additional develoDment standards for areas zoned I/IENCOD.
1. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on September 9,2002.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
August 8. 2002
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED
August 22. 2002
Approved as to form:
Attest:
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~Cynth' . 6l:ldeinJ'- 1. -"--7!
1) City Clerk .... . .'
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4, Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
I. Additional develoDment standards for areas zoned I/IENCOD.
I, Landscaping Requirements. Use of graveL stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on September 9,2002,
PASSED ON FIRST READING
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READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED
August 22. 2002
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to community character and the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
G. Additional develooment standards for sinale-familv areas zoned
LMDR/IENCOD
J. Parking on Landscaped Areas. The parking of any type of vehicle.
trailer. boat. personal watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other
similar vehicle shall be prohibited on grass or any other landscal?ed
area:
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line;
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through):
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of graveL stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integraL but minor. element of a landscaping plan: and
4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
H. Additional development standards for multi-familv areas zoned MDR/IENCOD.
MHDR/IENCOD. HDR/IENCOD and C/IENCOD.
J. Parking. The parking of any type of vehicle. trailer. boat. personal
watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other similar vehicle shall be
prohibited on grass or any other landscaped area.
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line.
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through.)
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of graveL stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integraL but minor. element of a landscaping plan.
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to community character and the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed
for development and the City of Clearwater as a whole.
G. Additional develoDment standards for sinole-familv areas zoned
LMDR/IENCOD
J. Parking on Landscaped Areas. The parking of any type of vehicle.
trailer. boat. personal watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other
similar vehicle shall be prohibited on grass or any other landscaped
area:
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line:
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through):
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan: and
4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
H Additional development standards for multi-family areas zoned MDR/IENCOD,
MHDR/IENCOD. HDR/IENCOD and C/IENCOD.
J. Parking. The parking of any type of vehicle. trailer. boat. personal
watercraft. recreational vehicle. or any other similar vehicle shall be
prohibited on grass or any other landscaped area.
2. Fences.
a. Fences shall not exceed 6 feet in height between any portion of
the principal structure and any side lot line.
b. All fences between the rear building setback line and the
seawall shall be non-opaque (see-through.)
3. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan.
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4. Outdoor Storage. The storage of commercial fishing and crabbing
equipment shall be prohibited outdoors on any residential property.
I. Additional develoDment standards for areas zoned I/lENCOD.
1. Landscaping Requirements. Use of gravel. stones. cinders and other
similar material in any yard shall be prohibited unless included as an
integral. but minor. element of a landscaping plan,
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on September 9,2002.
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPTED AS AMENDED
August 22. 2002
, Approved as to form:
Attest:
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