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1988 SAND KEY RESORT EXPANSION DRI #179 I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ImP~fl.lm r~~~ I~" r .~-"-; .. .. --.. .-,.. L\.~r.~..~a U.U~_dail Group Services: Engineering Planning Sciences Landscape Architecture r...:-, \ 1\ \ \, Wade-Trim ORIGINAL September 16, 1988 Ms. Shei 1 a Benz Director of Planning Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 219 St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 Re: ORI 1179 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dea r Ms. Benz: In response to your letter dated September 2, 1988 requesting additional information, the following is provided: EDUCATION The option of developing Tower Two for 267 condominium units is specified in the ADA and Sufficiency Response. The applicant currently envisions that the condominium units may be marketed for seasonal residents and may be part of the resort's rental pool similar in nature to Innisbrook in Tarpon Springs and/or Saddlebrook in Pasco County. The condominium units are envisioned for use by hotel guests (overnight), vacationing families, empty nestors, corporations, second homes for Tampa Bay residents, and seasonal residents (3 to 4 months). Therefore, the number of school age children will be negligible. A follow up letter has been mailed to ~1r. George Wajdowitz, Planning Specialist, Pinellas County Schools (copy enclosed) requesting verification of the School Board's ability to accommodate potentially up to 35 students if the second tower were developed under "normal" residential condominium conditions. TRANSPORTATION Should the second tower be developed as a condominium, it is not appropriate that it be subject to the requirement regarding the improvement of Gul f Boul evard between vial si ngham and Fourth St reet. The condominium residents and employees will be encouraged to use the parlor and shuttle car service. In addition, trips generated by the development while projected to exceed the regiona'l thresholds (5%). will be offset by the planned improvement of the link which is currently the subject of a corridor study being undertaken by FOOT. Finally, impact fees calculated pursuant to the Pinellas County Impact Fee Ordinance exceed the project's fair share exaction pursuant to the DCA rule (@ TBRPC 5%). The calculations that demonstrate that project traffic will be less than 5 percent of existing Level of Service 0 volume are reflected 1n Section 5 of the June 10, 1988 Sufficiency Response entitled Wade-Trlm.lnc Member 01 the Wade.T"fTl Grou['l 201 E Kennedy Boulevard . Suite 334 . Tampa. FlOrida 33GC 813-221.~090 . lelecopier: 813-229.0974 \.-.' Ms. Sheil a Benz Septembe r 16, 1988 Page 2 I I \11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Al ternate ResidentJA~1JatSiO (p. 5-6 through 10). Si nce the calculations and methodology outlined in this section were based upon a trip generation rate of 0.80/trips per room for the hotel for the entire 750 rooms, if the residential option to build 267 condominiums is chosen (trip generation rate of 0.51 trips per condominium) the impact on the roadway system w,ll be proportionately less and, therefore, within the existing Level of Service "0". HOUSING As noted in the previous response under "Education," the applicant envisions that the condominium option, if employed, will be marketed primarily to seasonal residents (3 to 4 months), hotel guests (overnight), vacationing families, empty nestors, corporations and second homes for Tampa Bay residents. All of these may be part of the resort's rental pool. It is envisioned that the condominiums would be priced comparably with those on Sand Key (i.e. $150,000 or more). As noted in the earlier response, 54 one-bedroom units and 213 two-bedroom units are planned. With respect to proposed densities, as stated in the earlier response by the applicant, densities have been established in the Settlement Stipulation and also include a transference of density from the adjacent property, with City of Clearwater concurrence. Upon your receipt of this final response, we request that notification be provided to the City of Clearwater to sei the Public Hearing pursuant to Chapter 380.06 F.S. as no further response are considered necessary other than the response being forwarded directly to you by the school board. Should you have any questions, please call. Si ncerely, ~~iNC Wi" i am A. ckun Executive Vl WAD: s j d ZZZ2067.01 Enclosures c c : Kev i n Ba k e r 'Steve Siebert, Esq. Pa ul a Ha rvey Al Navarol i Tom Beck R i chAd air DBG4:37 .~~I"< r"'~'L"{; [= = J L ~1..~ A ...-.. Wade- T nm i- 'I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I mp~~~ fl'~~~ I~~ r ~~~. ~ .. '"i~' ~ If:.~f6~.~~ .~-~~ Group Services: Engineering Planning Sciences Landscape Architecture Wade-Trim September 16, 1988 Mr. George Wajdowicz Planning Specialist . Pinellas County School s P . o. Bo x 4688 Clearwater, Florida 34618 RE: Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion, DRI 1179 Dear Mr. Wajdowicz: Wade-Trim is preparing the Development of Regional Impact/Application For Development Approval (DRI/ADA) for the Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion. The Sheraton Sand Range 15E in the south of Pinellas Gulf Boul eva rd. site. Key Resort is located in Section 17, Township 29S, City of Clearwater. The resort lies im:nediately County Sand Key Park fronting on the west side of A general location map is enclosed depicting the The proposal expansion will be developed employing two options: Option A: 750 Hotel Suites or Option B: 428 Hotel Suites 267 Condomini ums If Option "B" is developed, the applicant enV1Slons the sale of condominiums to seasonal residents (3 to 4 month residency), hotel guest (overnight) vacationing families, empty nesters, corporations, and second home owners from the Tampa Bay Area, consequent ly the number of school age children will be zero or negligible at best. However, if the condominium were marketed to permanent each residents a potential for 35 students exists when utilizing the generally accepted standard of 0.130 school age children per condominium. It is requested that the your office confirm acceptance of this estimate by response to this letter with a copy forwarded to Ms. Suzanne Cooper, DRI Coordinator, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 9455 Koger Boulevard Suite 219, St. Petersburg Florlda 33702. Wade.Trlm,lnc t.M"",,:),!r 0: Hie W:lor:- T 11m Grour 201 E Kennedy Boulevard . SUite 334 . Tampa. Floflda 336' 813.221.2090 . Ie Ie copier 813-229-0974 Mr. George WajdowicL Septembe r 16, 1988 Page 2 Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, .""''lIla r...~I"'~ [= =] "'~f.."'A ..._~. I I ,I Ii I I I I I I I I I I I 'I I I I I I Wade-Tllm I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .1 R;P~~~ F ~., 1~11 t~!~] ~~~~ EC\tr.:.dS! Group Services: Engmeerir.; Planr.ing Sciences Landscape Architec~ure Wade-Trim July 30, 1988 Ms. Sheila Benz, Director of Planning Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard St. Petersburg. Florida 33702-2491 Re: Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Sufficiency Response Dear Ms. Benz: In response to your letter dated July 8.1988 concerning additional information regarding the DRI/ADA for the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. we have prepared information for your review. Requests for additional data as requested by the SWFWMD and the PSTA are also enclosed. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. A copy of the Settlement Stipulations (Court Cases No. 83-14905-7 and 78-4765-7) is provided as Exhibit 1 of this enclosure. 2. The applicant has not yet formally applied for the Coastal Construction Line variance. Preliminary work required prior to application to the City is not complete but is expected in the immediate near future. The applicant has delayed submission of detailed construction permits pending approval of all planning appl ications. VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE 1. The project will not infringe on historic nesting areas. As discussed on Page 1-22 of the Sufficiency Response. construction of expansion facilities will not occur in typical sea turtle nesting areas. Sea turtles typically nest between the mean high water line and the sand dune line. Construction of the hotel facilities will occur landward of the proposed dunes. The creation of a defined dune system will actually enhance the beach for sea turtle nesting because a defined dune,system will shield light from the existing development and provi'de a base at which the turtles prefer to lay eggs. The dunes will not actually be an encroachment onto historic nesting areas and will encourage nesting activity. Representatives of the Clearwater Marine Sc i ence Center and FDNR were consul ted on thi s as well as the following issues. (Personal Communication. Alan Huff. FDNR. 7-15. 18-88. Dennis Kellenberger CMSC 7-18-88). V.laJe. -: rim, Ir.:. 201 E Kennedy Bouib 0': . SUite 334 . T ~mp" Florloa 3360 813.221.;'09D . tp'~::::>'e' 813.229.097.1 t/,:~,-:..:-:,' :"ln~- :.(1:.:-:.,.1' ~ G,rl-...G II~~~[I r "'~" I" '\ [= = l i. ~~. . L ....-.... Ms. Sheila Benz July 30, 1988 Page 2 2. The commitment to a sea turtle hatchery has been added to the list of commi tments. The permanent hatchery wi 11 be a 1200 sq. ft. fericed in area with a locked gate. The top of the hatchery will be covered and pl ans wi 11 incl ude a boardwal k around the hatchery. The hatchery will be used by the Clearwater Marine Science Center as an incubation and relocation point for eggs found in poor nesting areas. In the future the hatchery will be used for Kerrp's ridley sea turtles as well as loggerhead sea turtles and will be of comparable dimensions to the temporary facility currently in place. 3. Attached is correspondence to the FDNR requesting documentation. A response is forthcoming. In the meantime, questions concerning the project as it relates to sea turtles may be directed to Mr. Alan Huff of the FDNR Bureau of Marine Research in St. Petersburg. 4. There is no discrepancy. The FDNR letter of December 17,1987 from Jennifer Murtay (attached) requests no heavy beach cleaning equipment to be used during nesting season. Ms. Murtay suggests that beach cleaning equipment be limited to light rakes, excluded from a 10 foot radius around each nest. The commitments listed on page 1-5 and 2-11 of the S.R. are in concert with FONR requests. 5. As discussed in previous documents, hotel lighting will not directly illuminate areas seawcid of the dunes as it will be shielded by vegetation and sand. Hotel room lights will be minimized through the use of window tinting; shielding of patio lights; low watt exterior lights designed to shine downward on patio surfaces; tennis courts will be fenced and shielded with mylar draping; and walkway lighting will be minimized with shielding protection. WATER SUPPL Y Landscape plantings will be irrigated at a rate of 1.5 in.jwk. Based on 4.25 ac. of landscaped area, a non-potable water demand of 24,728 GPO is calculated. ENERGY Average daily and peak hour electric power demand estimates for the Residential Option for Tower 2, are provided along with the generation rates used. \','a:Js-.l' flfT" I I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . "'.,,"us r ~~" IlL , r = = J .. ~'. ~ ~ ...._~. Ms. Sheil a Benz July 30, 1988 Page 3 PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE ADD PHD (KWH/U) (KW/U) ENERGY PROJECTION ADD PHD (KWH) (KW) Tower 2 Condominiums 267 units 44.4 3.5 11,855 935 EDUCATION The residential units anticipated for Tower 2 of the expansion are intended to be similar in price and occupancy characteristics of other condominiums on Sand Key. The occurrence of school age children is expected to be negligible due to the nature of the projected owner-type. However, an estimate for purposes of addressing Question 26, Education, has been prepared and a letter sent to the Pinellas County School Board requesting verification of the availability of classroom space. FIRE The ISO rating for the station serving the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort is 3 with a response time of 3-5 minutes. This number was provided through telephone conversations with Vi rginia Kosta of the City of Clearwater Fire Department on July 25, 1988. TRANSPORTATION 1. The appl i cant has stated thei r intent to make it mandatory that employees arriving from the south during the A.M. and P.M. peak periods use the hotel-furnished shuttle. The shuttle will operate during both the A.M. and P.M. peak hours. 2. Parlor car service for both A.M. and P.M. peak hours will be implemented by the applicant and made available to hotel patrons. 3. The appl icant agrees to annual monitoring and inclusion of the monitoring program results in the annual report' after the C.O. has been issued. It is felt that two years of monitoring is sufficient to demonstrate that ridership has been achieved. 4. Trip generation rates to condominium units are about 50% less than the rate for hotel units. Therefore the number of projected trips wi 11 be reduced and DRI thresholds (5% of capacity) wi 11 not be met if the condominium units are built. \,\'cJ-=.!. .... .,."'...11 r...~'.I..., [= =) L "".,. ~ ...._.Ot Ms. Sheila Benz July 30, 1988 Page 4 I I I I I, I I I I! I I j I I I I I I I Letter from SWFWMD In response to the SWFWMD 1 etter dated June 2, 1988, the requested information is as follows: Application rate = 1.5 in/wk. = 75 in/yr. Irrigable area = 4.25 acres Non-potable water demand = 24,728 GPO Letter from PSTA A provision will be made for PSTA buses to serve both facilities from a single bus stop location with pedestrian sidewalks and designated walkways accessing both properties from the bus shelter location. The responses provided in this letter should be sufficient for your review purposes. We respectively request that the City of Clearwater be notified to set the public hearing date. Than you for your time and attention to this correspondence. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, WADE-TRIM, INC. tJn0t_U.// ~ ?lOA-- William A. Ockunzzi Execu:ive Vice President WAO:ps SSK2:34 ZZZZ067.01 WaCJE:-Irlm I I i i . j I I i . ! 11 .. 1 1 Ii 11 11 11 ,J IJ 11 11 DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXPANSION OF THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT FOR GRAND COULOIR CORPORATION PREPARED BY: ."r:'I". W d Tr'm r~~' a e- I . [ ii'5i J Engineering Landscape Architecture ~~=~I Planning Environmental Sciences 201 E, Kennedy Blvd. Suite 334 Tampa. FL 33602 ....r"... r&;~.-I~'" p - '-'. ._~ .- . .. ~r.~.~ Jj ....~.... Group Services: ::ngineering ?lanning Sciences L.andscape 4rchitect...J~r. Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I June 10. 1988 Ms. Suzanne Cooper DR! Coordinator Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard. Suite 219 St. Petersburg. Florida 33702 Subject: DR! 1179 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Ms. Cooper: On behalf of Grand Couloir Corporation. Wade-Trim is pleased to submit this Sufficiency Response (SR) for The Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Development of Regional Impact. Because of the fact that the stipulations in the recent court decisions allowing the construction of residential and hotel units appeared to be of concern. we have calculated the impacts that would be created if the second tower were built as a residential property. The results of this analysis are included in the response under Section 5 headed "Alternate Residential Use." A total of 32 copies have been delivered to all individuals listed on the attached Sufficiency Response transmittal list. If additional copies are requ1;ed or any supplemental information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Dave Gildersleeve of our staff. Sincerely. !Z!v William A. ckunzzi Executive Vice Presi WAO/ps SSK1:36 ZZZ2067-01 At tachment cc: T. Gene Prescott Gerald N. vonDohlen. Esq. Timothy Johnson. Esq. Bob Kay. Esq. Kevin Baker Russ Kimball Pat Al sup V'~'a:Jf' "7 ",..,- ''-,: r,',.::-.....'::-..::-. :,' ....-:- :. (~:'7- -......... :==.' ~~: 20~ :: .,,,,,neo} 5ou1e'.'a::: . S~t!f 33': . - a~;:,? =:"::c 336J~'1 e. :..,.:':. .~'~9:; . tf!'2:G:-..e. c' ~.-:.;~-':;~-..: I I I , . . I 1\ I II i ,: I~ I I I I I I I I I .~,.,.~. r~"I~' [ == ] a. ~', "I .~_"'Ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Table of Contents List of Exhibits Sufficiency Response Transmittal List Page i i i i i i Section 1 _ Response to Requests for Additional Information A. Badg round Information 1-1 B. Environment and Natural Resources Question 13 - Ai r 1-9 Question 14 - La nd 1-10 Question 25 - Water Qual ity 1-11 Question 17 - Floodplains 1-12 Question 18 - Vegetation and Wildlife 1-13 C. Economy 1-14 D. Public Facilities Question 21 - Wastewater 1-17 Question 22 - Drainage 1-18 Question 23 - Water Supply 1-19 Question 24 - Solid Waste 1-20 Question 25 - Energy 1-21 Question 27 - Recreation and Open Space 1-22 Question 29 - Police 1-23 Question 30 - Fire 1-24 E. Transportation 1-25 Section 2 - Response to Additional Agency Comments A. Letter from City of Clearwater B. Letter from Southwest Florida Water Management District C. Letter from Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization D. Letter from United States Department of Agriculture E. Letter from Florida Department of Natural Resources F. Memorandum from Florida Department of Natural Resources G. Letter from Division of Historic Resources 2-1 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 Section 3 - Response to Preliminary Development Order Conditions A. General Conditions B. Environment and Natural Resources C. Public Facilities D. Transportation 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4 -1 Section 4 - Exhibits v_'ao~-lrlfT" ."'....IlIl. r.o;~""" [= = J l. ~~. .. 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I I Page I 4-1 I 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 I 4-10 4-11 4-12 I 4-14 4-15 4-16 I 4 -17 4-18 4-19 I 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 I 4-24 4-25 4-25 I 5-1 I I I I I I I I I LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit * Subject lA City of Clearwater Land Use IB City of Clearwater Zoning Map lC Letter from Paula Harvey 2 Revised Map G 3A-E Revised Maps A, C, 0, F and I 4A Table 20-11 - Labeled 4B Overhead Costs - Detailed 4C Table 20-2 - Labeled SA Letter from City of Clearwater - Sanitary Sewer 5B Letter from City of Clearwater - Sanitary Sewer 6A Letter from City of Clearwater - Potable Water 6B Letter from City of Clearwater - Potable Water 7A Letter from City of Clearwater - Solid Waste 7B Letter from City of Clearwater - Solid Waste 8A Letter from Florida Power Corporation 8B Letter from Florida Power Corporation 9 Letter from City of Clearwater 10 Letter from City of Clearwater - Police Department 11 Letter from City of Clearwater - Fire Department 12 State Roadways Map 13 Existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort and the Proposed Expansion Map Section 5 - Alternate Residential Use - Tower 2 SSK1:37 ; ; V~IQ:><2- i ilri I I I . I i II I I . ~ I I I Ii 1\ I' I I I I .~""Ill. r~"I~' [= =) .. ~'. ... ~ ..._llIIIm DRI SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL LIST Ms. Suzanne T. Cooper, DRI Coordinator Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 219 St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 10 Copies SR Mr. Richard Adair Florida Department of Transportation 4950 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 500 Tampa, Florida 33609 1 Copy SR Ms. Terry Porter, DRI Coordinator Mr. Louis Fernandez Department of Environmental Regulation 7601 Highway 301 North Tampa, Florida 33610 2 Copies SR Mr. George Percy, State Historic Pres. Officer Chief, Bureau of Historic Preservation Division of Historic Resources Department of State, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Mike All en Office of Environmental Services Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission 620 South Meridian Tallahassee, Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Clark Hull, Sr. Env. Scientist Resource Regulation Department Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 33512-9712 5 Copies SR Mr. Bill Howell Bureau of Biological & Interpretive Services Department of Natural Resources 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Room 508 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 2 Copies SR Mr. Dennis Harmon, Chief Bureau of Economic Analysis Florida Department of Commerce 406 Fletcher Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-8132 1 Copy SR i i i V;a(J~. i fl:;- Mr. Guy Daines Pinellas County Civil Emergency Services 315 Court St reet Clearwter, Florida 34616 1 Copy SR I I I I I I' I , I I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Tom Beck. Chief Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Resource Management Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive Tallahassee. Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. A. J. Salem Planning Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 4970 Jacksonville. Florida 32232-0019 1 Copy SR Mr. Connor Davis Marine Fisheries Commission 2562 Executive Center Circle. E., Suite 211 Tallahassee. Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Gene Heath, General Manager West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority 2535 Landmark Drive. Suite 211 Clearwater. Florida 33519 1 Copy SR Mr. William Saalman. III u.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service 5118 North 56th Street. Suite 250 Tampa, Florida 33610 1 Copy SR Mr. Jim Muller Florida Natural Areas Inventory 254 East Sixth Avenue Tallahassee. Florida 32303 1 Copy SR Mr. Wilbur Barnes Executive Director Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority 14840 49th Street North Clearwater. Florida 33520 1 Copy SR Hr. Hugh Pascoe Pinellas Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization 440 Cou rt St reet Clearwater. Florida 33516 1 Copy SR SSK1:37 iv ."'.".... r"'~'l...' [= = l l. "". ... A ....-.. WaOf"rr'T' 1;-- I I I ,i I SECTION 1 :1 t I I . i 11 11 11 11 I' 11 I I I RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION QUESTIONS 11 & 12 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND MAPS 1. PLEASE PROVIDE A LAND USE AND ZONING MAP OF THE PROJECT SITE AND ADJACENT PARCELS. Exhibits I-A and I-B reflect the current City of Clearwater land use and zoning designations. The project site is zoned "B" (Business) with a Land Use Plan Classification of Commercial/ Tourist Facilities, which reflect the terms of the Settlement Stipulations (Court Case No. 83-14905-7 and 78-4765-7). Further, as noted in Ms. Paula Harvey's letter dated January 26, 1988, lithe allowable density is provided for in the stipulation, and although it exceeds that provided for under the terms of the land Use Plan, the stipulation shall prevailll (See Exhibit I-C). 2. PLEASE PROVIDE A REVISED COpy OF MAP G. MUCH OF THE PRINTING ON THE PRESENT COPY IS UNCLEAR AND SEVERAL AREAS DO NOT HAVE FLOW DIRECTION DELINEATED. A revised copy of Map G is enclosed as Exhibit 2 in the Exhibit section of this document. 3. MAPS, A, C, 0, F AND I INCORRECTLY SHOW THE SITE AS BEING lAND LOCKED RATHER THAN EXTENDING TO THE GULF OF MEXICO. REVISED MAPS WITH ACCURATE DISTANCE SCALES, SHOULD BE PROVIDED. Revised maps A, C, D, F and I are enclosed as Exhibits 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D and 3-~ in the Exhibit section of this document. 4. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING SHERATON SAND KEY FACILITIES INCLUDING ANY INCREASE IN SQUARE FOOTAGE, NUMBER OF ROOMS OR CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS CONVERSION OF HOTEL ROOMS TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ETC. The proposed renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key will take place concurrent with the construction of the new hotel. Plans at this stage are preliminary. General upgrading of the public areas within the structure as well as in the guest rooms is planned. Conversion of various public areas (e.g. from restaurant to retail space or from lounge areas to meeting space) is probable. No net increase in square footage of these areas is planned. There will be no conversion from hotel rooms to residential units. r~""~~ r~I~' ,~~) 1!r.._1Il!1I.' V,'a:j€--Irl~ ~-- I I I I . I I r ,I ,] . I' 1\ I I I: I:; i I] I I I I ~,,"'C(r. r~~".I"" [- -, l ~'. ..; Il,"_'::~ 5. PLEASE CLARIFY THE DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE STATEMENT ON PAGE 12-1 IN THE ADA THAT COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION IS PLANNED FOR LATE 1989 AND THE STATEMENT ON PAGE 12-2 IN THE ADA THAT THE RESORT EXPANSION IS TO BE DEVELOPED OVER A TEN-YEAR BUILD-OUT PERIOD. The completion of the first tower is scheduled for late 1989. Renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility will commence during construction of the first tower and is anticipated for completion concurrent with the first tower in 1989. Construction of the second tower will commence subsequent to 1989, and within the proposed 10 year buildout period. PLEASE GIVE A BREAKDOWN, PER ACRE AND SQUARE FOOT, OF LAND USE AFTER BUILD-OUT. PLEASE GIVE A BREAKDOWN OF DEVELOPMENT PER PHASE OF FLUCCS CATEGORY 145, TOURIST SERVICE, CONSISTS OF AUXILIARY FACILITIES TO SUPPORT OVERNIGHT TOURIST/TRAVEL LODGING. FLUCCS CATEGORY 140, COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES, INCLUDES COMMERCIAL RESORTS, AS SET FORTH IN I'FLORIDA LAND USE COVER AND CLASSIFICATION" HAND BOOK. As designated in Category 140 of the Florida Land Use Cover Cl assifi cat i on System, IICommerci a 1 and Servi cesll incorporates commercial resorts, as noted. The following is a breakdown by acreage and square footage of the completed project as proposed. LAND USE CATEGORY TOTAL DEVELOPMENT (Expansion Site) SQ. FT. ACRES St ructures Pavement Pools Pervious* 93,045 161,229 267,022 521,296 2.14 3.70 6.12 11.96 DEVELOPMENT SEAWARD OF CeeL (Expansion Site) Structures Pavement Pools Pervious 22,779 54,094 187,152 246,025 .52 1.24 4.30 6.06 DEVELOPMENT SEAWARD OF CCCL (Existing Site) St ructures Pavement Pervious 4,090 75,305 288,305 367,700 .09 1.72 6.62 8.43 *Includes landscaping, plantings, dunes and beach Source: Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Wade-Trim, Inc. 1-2 VvaoE>.1 wr, 6. HOW MANY STORIES ARE PROPOSED FOR THE NEW HOTEL TOWERS? The towers will not exceed 18 stories in height which includes 17 typical floors, with lobby meeting space and upper parking on the main level and a level of parking at grade level. 7. PLEASE SPECIFY ALL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS PROPOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE (CCCL). Development proposed seaward of the existing Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) includes portions of the hotel tower, patio, pool and decking, spa, detention basin, and dune system with walkways. 8. WILL THE EXPANSION REQUIRE A LAND USE AMENDMENT AND/OR REZONING? IF YES. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CHANGE(S) WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED. Neither a land use plan amendment nor a rezoning of the parcel will be required to accommodate future development. Proposed development is consistent with the existing land use plan and zoning atlas of the City of Clearwater. The designations reflect the terms of the Settlement Stipulations approved by the Court in Cases, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 and 83-14905-7 which provide for hotel or residential use of the property. 9. WITH REGARD TO THIS PROPOSED PROJECT, PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF COMMITMENTS MADE IN THE ADA AND SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE, TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OR TO PERMITTING AGENCIES BY THE DEVELOPER. The following commitments have been excerpted from the Application for Development App;--oval (ADA) and Sufficiency Response (SR): ADA Commi tment s o The low-rise building areas designed around the towers will include a 50-75 seat lobby, 250 seat entertainment lounge, 250-30~ seat cafe, 80-100 seat restaurant, retail space, health spa, day care center, indoor pool, ballroom/meeting rooms, administrative/ registration area, prefunction areas, rest room facilities and general lobby area (Page 12-1, ADA.) o The outside recreation facilities will include an outdoor pool, pool bar, terrace area. and other recreational amenities (Page 12-1, ADA). o The proposed renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key will take place concurrent with the construction of the new hotel (Page I-I, SR). o There will be no conversion from hotel rooms to residential units (Page 1-1, SR). 1-3 1!"'''''~Jr. r-"~"IIf,.'" t - -, L ~'."'"; II..._.~: V~'aClt-Tr!r;- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i II .1 II .. 1 11 ,1 II t 11 , I~ I I' I; I,' I I I I I 1rp""'1III(r r~"l~~ [= = J .. 'OIIl'. ,"1 ..._.1. o Renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility will commence during construction of the first tower and is anticipated for completion concurrent with the first tower in 1989. Construction of the second tower will commence subsequent to 1989. and within the proposed 10 year buildout (Page 1-1. SR). o Initial development activity will include the construction of a 428 suite tower and associated amenities and the renovation of the existing hotel. Construction of the second tower. shall include 322 hotel units or 267 condominium units (Page 12-2, ADA). o The towers will not exceed 18 stories in height which includes 17 typical floors. plus one meeting level. one lobby and parking level below (Page 1-2. SR). o Development proposed seaward of the existing Coastal Construction Control line (CCCl) includes portions of the hotel tower. patio, tennis courts. pool and decking. spa. detention basin. and dune system with walkways (Page 1-3. SR). o The beachfront will be the focus of a sea-oat vegetation program which will include a sand dune system and pedestrian walkway for beach access (Page 12-2, ADA). o The proposed project will not adversely affect beach configuration due to impacts of sand transfer along the dune line (Page 1-10, SR) . o The proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated dune line that will far exceed the size and quality of what now stands in what is referred to as the present "dune line" (Page 1-13, SR). o No significant clearing or grading of soils is proposed (Page 14-2, ADA). o Wind erosion control will be accomplished through watering of the soils and sodding, if necessary (Page 14-2, ADA). o To prevent soil erosion during and after construction hay bales and sediment traps will be implemented. The area surrounding new construction will be landscaped as soon as practical (Page 1-10, SR) . o Soil erosion and sediment control measures identified in the ADA and sufficiency will be in place at the initiation of constructfon (Page 2-10, SR). o All stormwater will be treated pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 400-4, F.A.C. (Page 15-1, ADA). o The first three-quarter inch of runoff will be treated by either filtration system, natural percolation or both as required by SWFWMD Chapter 400-4 and Section 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 1-11, SR). 1-4 Waoe-TWT ~,...,.,""'&!: r"~"I"'~ [ - ,- , L ~I. -; i EL._.&f[, I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I o All new impervious surface will comply with the stormwater management requirements of Chapter 400-4 and 17-25, F.A.C. (Page 15-2, ADA). o To compensate for potential flood hazards, all FEMA and City of Clearwater engineering and construction specifications relevant to construction in the 100 year flood zone will be adhered to (Page 17-1, ADA). o All permanent habitable structures will be constructed above the designated base flood elevation (Page 17-1, ADA). o By virtue of the proposed project's footprint being partially seaward of the CCCL, the entire major habitable structure will be constructed in accordance with the design standards required by Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 16B-33 F.A.C. for construction seaward of the CCCL (Page 1-12, SR). o The hotel will follow all instructions established by the City of Clearwater (regarding hurricane evacuation Page 1-12, SR). o As proposed there will be approximately 300 feet of beach between the mean high water line and the nearest structure (Page 17-1, ADA) . o In order to avoid potential adverse impacts to sea turtles the following measures will be incorporated into the Sheraton Sand Key expansion: The Sheraton Sand Key will engage the Clearwater Marine Science Center or other qualified agencies or individuals to survey the beach as required and mark with FDNR approved warni~~ signs any sea turtle nests found on the Sheraton beach. This c:tivity wili begin May 1 and continue through the en~ of nesting season, November 1. Mechanized beach cleaning will occur only after the daily nesting surveys. Cleaning equipment will avoid identified nests. Dunes will be created and vegetated on the existing Sheraton property as well as the expansion property. FDNR personnel will be consulted concerning dune construction. Two dune walkovers will be incorporated into the dune system. This measure will serve to create the natural dune system as well as conceal artificial lighting visible from the beach. Dune walkover lighting will be footlights or appropriately shielded low frequency lighting. The site plan is being designed to minimize light visible to hatchlings. Any construction requiring exterior lighting during the nesting season (M~y 1 - November 1) will be limited to daylight hours. 1-5 V~'dCl~.l rl:T' ~- i* II I '. t II I i I! I I I! I I I I I I 1I","'~g; t"~"I~.'\:' [= =, fL "". . ~ R..._tltle The Sheraton currently displays and will continue to display sea turtle education information. (Page 18-3, ADA). o The creation of the dune system will enhance the existing beach habitat as well as shield hatchlings from visible light and will extend around the southwestern edge of the property (Page 2-11, SR) . o If heavy beach cleaning equipment is required during the nesting season, it will be limited to the mean high water line or below. Light rakes will be used above the mean high water line where turtle nests may be located. All beach cleaning equipment will be excluded from a 10 foot radius around each nest (Page 2-11, SR). o If in fact archaeological resources are found during project construction, the applicant agrees to report such findings to determine their significance with the Division of Archives and the City of Clearwater (Page 19-1, ADA). o The proposed Sheraton Sand Key expansion will enjoy some efficiencies in using some personnel from the existing facility (Page 1-15, SR). o Approximately 50% of the manufactured construction materials will be obtained from outside the Tampa Bay region (Page 2-3, SR). o Phase I construction will contain 428 hotel units. Phase II development will contain 267 condominiums or 322 additional hotel units (Page 2-3, SR). o The detention area will be designed to contain the runoff from 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions (Page 22-1, ADA). o The retention/detention pond will be designed to contain the runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions in accordance with SWFWMD 400-4 Regulations and the City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria (Page 1-18, SR). o The bottom of the pond will be at +4.5 elevation with a maximum of 21 depth (Page 1-18, SR). o This pond will also be designed to treat the first 3/4 inch of runoff from the respective tributary area. Treatment will be provided by percolation (Page 22-1, ADA). o Detention areas will be incorporated into :he dune system and be designed to control the rate of outflow and impound specified volumes of stormwater for treatment and storage to meet Chapter 400-4 and 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 22-1, ADA). 1-6 Wao'2"::rT' 1-7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I o All inflow and outflow structures will be designed to prevent erosion, scour and washouts (Page 22-1, ADA). o The retained volumes of stormwater runoff will be treated within the detention area (Page 22-2, ADA). o This system will be designed with sufficient capacity to treat discharge and the required storage within a maximum retention time of 72 hours as set forth in Chapter 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 22-2, ADA). o All on-site systems, structures, and detention areas will be maintained by the Owner (Page 22-2, ADA). o The developer will meet all applicable design and safety measures required by the City of Clearwater (Page 1-18, SR). o Of the 11.96 acres, approximately 3. acres of recreational and open space are to be provided on site (Page 27-1, ADA). o Energy conservation features for the buildings will include: High efficiency insulation in walls and roofs of the buildings, - twin glazing for insulation at windows if the calculations indicate that utilization of this feature will in fact, save energy for a specific building, High efficiency central air-conditioning equipment, - heat recovered from air-conditioning chillers will be used for heating, and domestic hot water, - digital controls and a microprocessor will be part of a total energy management system to achieve efficient operation of all energy consuming environmental systems including control of the lighting and HVAC systems (Page 1-21, SR). o All areas designed for recreational activities will be open and available to hotel patrons ~nd guests (Page 27-1, ADA). o The recreation facilities on-site will be maintained by the owners (Page 27-1, ADA). o All recreational facilities lying landward of the proposed dune system will be provided for the use of hotel guests and residents (Page 1-22, SR). o Existing and future accreted beach lying seaward of the proposed dune system will be available to both the general public, hotel guests and residents (Page 1-22, SR). ."".,.....~ f~~.' I~~ ~ _ _ J l. 'l;.....I "__lifE.. V\'a:l2-lrl~ I.i Ii .1 II ." Ii Il 1 II I I~ ,] l Ii I I' I I I I I I I I!:" ""lilt ({ l"~'II~" [- ,-' " ~I. .. ;, .11oo_.1: o In accordance with the City of Clearwater Building Code, sprinkler systems will be placed consistently throughout the establishment in conjunction with a fire alarm warning system (Page 30-1, ADA). o The developer will work with the City of Clearwater to ensure all fire and safety codes are met (Page 2-8, SR). o Fire protection systems for the entire project will be provided in accordance with the latest recommendations of NFPA and in conformance with the Standard Building Code and Standard Plumbing Code... (Page 2-8, SR). o The hotel will be equipped with a "life safety protection system (LSPS) (Page 2-8, SR). o Fire extinguishers will be placed on every floor level and will provide for immediate response to fire emergency situations while fire protection service will be provided by the City of Clearwater Fire Department (Page 30-1, ADA). o Two new driveways will be constructed as part of the expansion to the hotel (Page 1-27, SR). o Details will be coordinated with PSTA when a final site plan has been approved (regarding bus service extension Page 1-29, SR). o Design consideration will be made for the continued operation of commercial shuttle vehicles and the Clearwater Beach Trolley (Page 31-28, ADA). SSK1:38 1-8 \'Yia08- i :IIT 1-9 I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I I I I I B. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES QUESTION 13 - AIR 1. IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY IMPACT ANALYSIS AFTER THE FINALIZATION OF TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND DURING SUFFICIENCY REVIEW. As noted in the Transportation Section of the ADA and this Sufficiency Response, the proposed development results in a negligible impact on area roadways. Because of this negligible impact, an Air Quality Impact Analysis is not deemed necessary by either the applicant or regional review agency. 2. WHERE IS THE CLOSEST AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION IN RELATION TO THE SUBJECT SITE? The closest air monitoring station to the subject site is located at the Pinellas County Sheriffs Department, 250 West Ulmerton Road. This station monitors for total suspended particulates (TSP), carbon monoxide (CO), and lead (Pb). ' 3. WHEN AN APPLICANT PROPOSES TO UTILIZE THE PIPELINE OPTION FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION, AIR QUALITY MODELLING SHALL BE BASED UPON PARAMETERS CONSISTENT WITH THAT OPTION. AIR QUALITY MODELLING SHALL NOT BE BASED ON THE IMPROVED ROADWAY NETWORK SET FORTH IN RESPONSE TO QUESTION 31.F OF THE ADA, UNLESS FUNDING COMMITMENTS BY A RESPONSIBLE ENTITY ARE CONFIRMED. Please refer to Question 13-1 above. The applicant will not employ the Pipeline Option to mitigate transportation impacts. SSK1:39 ...""oqF r~"IIo." r = ,= J 5:. ~'. '<s. ...._..:i.: Waoe-lmT i I 1\ Ii 11 1\ II 11 11 I: I I I' I I I I I I .""'~1Il r-~I~"t [~~ ] l. 'Il'.,... L _._""Ii QUESTION 14 - LAND 1. WHAT HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE LAND ACCRETION IN THE PROJECT AREA? IS THIS TREND LIKELY TO CONTINUE, CEASE OR POSSIBLY REVERSE ITSELF? The cause of accretion of the shoreline seaward of the project under consideration is due primarily to the stabilization of Clearwater Pass in 1975. The construction of the rock jetty along the northern end of Sand Key has resulted in the impoundment of substantial quantities of sand to the south of the Pass through the formation of an extremely large accretion fillet. The source of sand presently residing in the accretion fillet has been both natural and man-induced. Sand dredged from the Pass by the City was placed south of the jetty on the County Park property in 1975. Several dredge disposal operations at the same location have like- wise been constructed by the Corps of Engineers. Beginning in 1983, construction of a beach fill project along approximately 7,000 feet of shoreline was instigated. A substantial portion of that project fill has subsequently been impounded by the Clearwater Pass south jetty. The result of this process has been the rapid and continued seaward propagation of the shoreline seaward of the Sheraton project. As of 12/21/87 the Mean High Water Line (MHWL) was an average of 619 feet seaward of the CCCL on the Sheraton property. Accretion at this location is expected to continue to occur. Although the process could be expected to ultimately stabilize, there is no reason to believe that any significant MHWL recession will occur in the future. Both storm effects and future beach fill projects will tend to result in future accretion at the project site, 2. HOW WILL THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AFFECT BEACH CONFIGURATION IN TERMS OF SAND TRANSFER ALONG THE DUNE LINE? The proposed project will not adversely affect beach configuration due to impacts of sand transfer along the duneline. There is presently no defined duneline along the subject property. The project under consideration will result in the construction of a uniform and continuous vegetated dune formation. 3. WHAT SPECIFIC MEASURES WILL BE UTILIZED TO PREVENT SOIL EROSION DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION? To prevent soil erosion during and after construction hay bales and sediment traps will be implemented. The area surrounding new construction will be landscaped as soon as practical. SSK3:6 1-10 WaJe" i' rifT 1-11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 15 - WATER QUALITY 1. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL THE PLANS TO TREAT THE FIRST HALF INCH OF RUNOFF FROM THE "RESPECTIVE TRIBUTARY AREA". The first three quarter inch of runoff will be treated by either filtration system, natural percolation or both as required by SWFWMD Chapter 400-4 and Section 17-25 F.A.C. SSK3:7 I;''''''~~ "''"'~''I'''' r - -. l ~'. ~ 1. .b._IIIllD: Vl'a:Je-1 [rCT I I I . I ] 11 1\ Ii I! . I~ I I I: I! I I I I I ."''''llIIIJ; r ~I~ '\ [i~ ' l ~'.,~; .......:1. QUESTION 17 - FLOODPLAINS 1. PLEASE CLARIFY THE TIMING OF THE APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE. A CCCL application has been filed and is running concurrently with the DRI process. Preconstruction meetings have been held with the Division of Beaches and Shores and DNR, pertaining to the permit submittal requirements and the advance submittal of a 3D-year Seasonal High Water Line Survey (SHWL). The latter was forwarded to the Agency on December 29, 1987 for its advance acceptance and filing relative to the pending permit submittal. 2. PLEASE CLARIFY THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO PROJECT DESIGN TO PROTECT THE PROJECT FROM STORM SURGE AND SCOURING. WHAT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN FEATURES WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT WHICH EXCEED THE MINIMUM PERMITTABlE BY LAW OR RULE? By virtue of the proposed project's footprint being partially seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, the entire major habitable structure will be constructed in accordance with the design standards required by Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 168-33 F.A.C. for construction seaward of the CCCL. These standards exceed local standards required for construction landward of the CCCL. 3. PLEASE SEND TBRPC AND THE CITY OF CLEARWATER A COpy OF THE HURRICANE EVACUATION PROPOSAL, WHICH HAS BEEN SUPPLIED TO PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. The Sheraton does not have a documented hurricane evacuation proposal. However, as in the past, the hotel will follow all instructions established by the City of Clearwater. The following is a synopsiS of procedures followed during past evacuations. After verification of the evacuation order by the Clearwater Police Department, all guests are instructed to leave the facilities by the Belleair Causeway and to seek hotel accommo- dations inland, or to go to designated Pinellas County shelters. For guests needing transportation to evacuate, school buses are provided under the direction of the Clearwater Police and Fire Departments. Employees evacuate following the same instructions. After the evacuation order is given the property is secured for the prevention of any damage. A member of the Sheraton executive team is in command at all times. SSK3:8 1-12 WaJe-Tmr, I 1-13 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 18 - VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE 1. PLEASE PROVIDE MAP F SHOWING VEGETATION ASSOCIATIONS ON-SITE. Map F provided in the ADA is a combined Map D & F. The vegetation cover was classified as FLUCCS category 322, Coastal Scrub. This scrub category represents a conglomeration of species found in the coastal zone. This cover type is generally found in dune and white sand areas. Commonly found species in this category include sea purslane, sea grape, sea oats, bay bean, spanish bayonet and prickley pear. The land proposed for expansion is, for tt.e most part, vacant land that exhibits several of the above varieties of plants in small quantities along with other varieties of grasses, weeds, and sandspurs. 2. PLEASE PROVIDE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CREATE AND IlREVEGETATE" THE DUNE SYSTEM. The present dune system referred to in the ADA is not signifi- cantly defined. It is a sparse remnant system that has been referred to in the original report for reference purposes. As reflected on Map H (revised) the proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated duneline that will far exceed the size and quality of what now stands in what is referred to as the present "dune 1 ine.1I 3. THE TIME OF YEAR IN WHICH THE BIOLOGICAL SURVEY IS CONDUCTED IS CRITICAL IN DETECTING CERTAIN ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES. WHAT METHODS WERE USED AND ON WHAT DATES WERE SURVEYS CONDUCTED TO ENUMERATE THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE SITE? A qualitative pedestrian survey was conducted on November 6, 1987 with Mr. Alan Huff of FDNR, Mr. Dennis Kellenberger of the Clearwater Marine Science Center, Mr. Jack Dronzek of Grand Couloir Corporation, Mr. Douglas Robison and Ms. Tammy Lyons of Wade-Trim, Inc. It was the consensus of the reviewing parties that no significant vegetation or habitat for species other than the loggerhead sea turtle was present on the site. 4. PLEASE PREPARE A MAP WHICH INDICATES THE PORTIONS OF THIS PROJECT SITE WHICH HISTORICALLY MEET THE DEFINITION OF PRESERVATION AREAS, AS DEFINED IN THE COUNCIL'S ADOPTED GROWTH POLICY, FUTURE OF THE REGION, SECTIONS 10.1.2 AND 10.3.1. Council growth policies 10.1.2 and 10.3.1 define conservation and preservation areas as coastal marshes, mangrove forests, marine grass beds and significant sand dunes, respectively. The proposed hotel expansion will not encroach upon or otherwise impact any of those systems. The remnant sand dunes existing on site are dis- turDed and not significant. Therefore no map is provided. SSK3:9 1I11-""1lIII:r' r.,,~'ol~~ [ - -, - -. (~I. ~, E..._..:!: \'vaOE:"rl~ I I , I I I I I I I I I::r: I GUlf BOUlEVARD \ J L II " I ''-7.) ~, . ~v~.~.{~Jc~"~~ ',Ir=t!p~;ol~ . ~At::.., 's=~~a.C._J ~~,..... <'" ,<T,~I':, , ' J~ W ~ ~ " .~~ r"- _or ' '= :11;..111 ,M~' ~ '" L':~'"'); ~.~) (I~ aooc:Ubd ' , cr~' - ~..... ~~ '\ "I I'D L " ~CJ QO ~ 'f: ? 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I .f- j .rj - - o 50 100 150 200 ::: )> "tl PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVISED - APRIL 1988 SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Consultants: Wade-Trim Edward D. Stone & Associate Nathan. Evans. Pounders & Tavlor . I J I . ". i , II I 11 .1 , II i I~ I I I' I I I I I I 1I!"'''''~1r r~"I"'~ [ = ,= ) ~ ,,:. ' I a.._tIl:L C. ECONOMY QUESTION 20 - ECONOMY 1. IT IS UNCLEAR FROM TABLE 20-1 AS TO HOW THE CONSTRUCTIOH EMPLOYMENT TOTAL (331) WAS DERIVED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE METHODOLOGY USED TO ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEES. The estimate of the number of construction employees to be utilized on the project was derived by projecting a construction time schedule for both phases, by trade, and imputing the number of employees for each trade by construction sequence. 2. THE TABLES THAT APPEAR ON PAGES 20-4 AND 20-5 ARE NOT NUMBERED. ALTHOUGH THE TABLE WHICH APPEARS ON THE TOP OF PAGE 20-4 DOES ILLUSTRATE SALARY RANGES, THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL PAYROLL. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE ADA. The tables that appear as "Table 20-2, Estimated Annual Payroll - Normal and High Season Permanent Employees" and "Table 20-3, Estimated Annual Payroll - Construction Personnel" have been revised and are attached as Exhibit 4A, 4B and 4C. 3. THE "NORMAL SEASOW AND "HIGH SEASON" PERSONNEL FIGURES SHOWN IN PAGE 20-4 APPEARS TO INDICATE THAT THE NUMBER OF PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WILL VARY SEASONALLY, ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO NARRATIVE PROVIDED TO THIS EFFECT. PLEASE ADDRESS THE METHODOLOGY USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE "NORMAL SEASON" WOULD REQUIRE 419 EMPLOYEES AND THE "HIGH SEASON" WOULD REQUIRE 549 EMPLOYEES. As the tourist trade throughout the State of Florida experiences an ebb and flow of visitors to the state, related facilities dependent on the tourist market also experience seasonality in their business volumes. Consequently, additional personnel are required to service the added client numbers throughout the winter months and are reduced through the typically slower summer season. The method used in forecasting the personnel figures for the Sheraton Sand Key expansion is based on 13 years experience of the present Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The high season will be February through April, while the balance of the months are "normal season". The fluctuation is usually due to the banquet department personnel that handle conventions and meetings. 1-14 \\'aoc- i rlr;'". 4. THE INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS (ITE) TRIP GENERATION MANUAL INDICATES THAT A HOTEL WILL EMPLOY. ON AVERAGE. 0.90 EMPLOYEES PER ROOM. THE 419 TO 549 PERMANENT EMPLOYEES PROJECTED BY THE APPLICANT APPEARS TO BE TOO CONSERVATIVE. PLEASE JUSTIFY THE EMPLOYMENT FIGURE. The method used in forecasting the employment level is based on the present 390 rooms that the Sheraton Sand Key Resort has operated for the past 13 years. The past experience of employment level runs from 280 to 325 personnel or approximately 0.77 employee1s per room. The proposed Sheraton Sand Key expansion will enjoy some efficiencies in using some personnel from the existing facility (i.e. desk, maintenance, kitchen personnel, etc. ) . 5. PLEASE ESTIMATE WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE FOUND WITHIN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. To cl ari fy, it woul d be accurate to state that approximately 95~ of the permanent employees will be found within the Tampa Bay region. 6. PLEASE PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE ABSORPTION RATE OF HOTEL ROOMS, PER ANNUM, IN THE SHERATON SAND KEY AREA. Current estimates of the absorption rates of hotel rooms in the Clearwater Beach area are 253 hotel rooms per annum. 7. PLEASE PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF ANY IMPACT FEES WHICH WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. SHERATON SAND KEY EXPANSION Impact Fee Estimate 1) Recreation (Ordinance 116.4 - per stipulation $1,137/R.D.U. or $758.19/hotel unit 2) Transportation - per County Ordinance $589.00 X 428 = 3) Water - depending on size of meter-$350-$35,OOO 1-3" 1 awn = 1-4" dom.= 4) Sewer - 1) $600/unit + $100 per additional bath (20 add'l) 5) Development - 1) $250/unit 2) $250/2,500 SF of commercial area @60,OOO SF 1-15 Phase I Phase II (428 Units) (322 Units) I I I I I Ii I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....",1lI(1f' r ..~" I.. ~ t = ,= , I.~,....,{ 1C~_.61!; Vvaoe-IWT' $324,127 $ 16,100 252,092 189,658 5,250 1-2" 2,800 8,750 1-4" 8,750 259,000 193,200 107,000 80,500 6,000 1,000 I I I I I . I II I . ~ I; I I I; I' 1 11 I I I I sz.."'..e ,.~., IlL " [ = ,= ) L ~;. ... /: .k_tlIllC: SHERATON SAND KEY EXPANSION Impact Fee Estimate (Continued) 6) Building Permits - _ Swimming Pool & Spa (flat fees) - C.O. - $25/unit - Electrical - $20/unit - Plumbing - $20/unit - Mechanical - $20/unit _ Building Permit - $3,000 for first $750,000 valuation plus $2/$1,000 additional valuation Tota 1 Impact Fees: SSK3:10 1-16 Phase I Phase II (428 Units) (322 Units) 160 10,700 8,050 8,560 6,440 8,560 6,440 8,560 6,440 57,500 50,200 $1,056,259 $569,578 --------- -------- --------- -------- V,aae-If""", 1-17 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I D. PUBLIC FACILITIES QUESTION 21 - WASTEWATER PROVIDE THE LETTER OF COMMITMENT FROM THE CITY OF CLEARWATER: A. THE PRESENT AND PROJECTED CAPACITY OF THE TREATMENT AND TRANSMISSION FACILITIES TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, B. ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPAC!TY, AND C. A STATEMENT OF ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibit 5-A, for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 5-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK3:11 .""'~f': I'~"lk.' r - ,- , (', ~'. ~ ; ." .....' V\!ad~.:rj:,," I I I I . I I I! .1 f 11 I I I: I I I I I I 1I""'~r t'~'II~'" [= = 1 J..~'. ..~ a.._lIlIl!; QUESTION 22 - DRAINAGE 1. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE DETENTION POND BE FILLED TO THREE FEET OF DEPTH? WHAT SAFETY MEASURES WILL BE EMPLOYED TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE AREA, DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO THE BEACH? The retention/detention pond will be designed to contain the runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions in accordance with SWFWMD 40D-4 Regulations and City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria. Therefore, the pond will be at +4.5 elevation with a maximum of 2' depth. The developer will meet all applicable design and safety measures required by the City of Clearwater. 2. HOW WILL THE DETENTION AREA BE INCORPORATED INTO THE DUNE SYSTEM? HOW WILL THE OUTFLOW STRUCTURE BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT EROSION, SCOUR AND WASHOUTS? The dune system is part of the detention pond's perimeter. Solid sod will be utilized to prevent erosion. Decorative riprap will be installed if required. SSK3:12 1-18 Waoe-Trlm 1-19 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 23 - WATER SUPPLY PLEASE PROVIDE THE LETTER OF COMMITMENT, FROM AGENCY OR FIRM, PROVIDING WATER SERVICE, OUTLINING: (1) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITIES OF THE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPACITY, , (3) A STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY OR FIRM'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibit 6-At for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 6-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK3: 13 II" ""'1IIIl P r ...~" I.. 'i r = ,= ) L. 'll'. ~ L: &..._~r V\'aJ,,-lr:~ II I I II 11 '; 1\ , Ii II r. & II It I I I I I I I I I .~"""lllll r~"IIt..~ [= = J L 'I('.~ $; ..._~t: QUESTION 24 - SOLID WASTE PLEASE PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY OR FIRM PROVIDING SOLID WASTE SERVICE, OUTLINING: (1) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITY OF THE FACILITIES SERVING THE DEVELOPMENT AT PRESENT AND FOR EACH PHASE THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPACITY, (3) A STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY OR FIRM'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibit 7-A, for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 7-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK3:14 1-20 Waof-Tmr, 1-21 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 25 - ENERGY 1. PLEASE PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE FIRMS PROVIDING ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO THE PROJECT, OUTLINING: (1) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITIES OF THE GAS SUPPLIER AND OF THE ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITY AND TRANSMISSION LINE TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR EXCESS CAPACITIES, (3) A STATEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS' ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibits 8-A and 9-A regarding commitments from Florida Power Corporation and Clearwater Utilities Department regarding electrical and gas service to the proposed development. Further, Exhibit 8-B reflects appropriate commitments with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. 2. PLEASE DISCUSS THE ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN METHODS AND EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE PROJECT. Energy conservation features for the buildings will include: o High efficiency insulation in walls and roofs of the buildings, o twin glazing for insulation at windows if the calculations indicate that utilization of this feature will in fact, save energy for a specific building, o high efficiency central air-conditioning equipment, o heat recovered from air-conditioning chillers will be used for heating, and domestic hot water, o digital controls and a microprocessor will be part of a total energy management system to achieve efficient operation of all energy consuming environmental systems including control of the lighting and HVAC system. SSf~3:15 S'...."..~ t"'~'IL. ~ r ::"',= , "- ">:~ L IIlIoo._":I.' Vl'aOe- i rl~ I I I I I . I' \ 1\ .1 . I~ II I I I I I I I I I 1!~."IIItr. t....~.lllI.... [= ,=) 1. "II'. .. , m..._.~ QUESTION 27 - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 1. PLEASE CLARIFY WHICH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE DESIGNATED FOR PASSIVE RECREATION, WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All recreational facilities lying landward of the proposed dune system will be provided for the use of hotel guests and residents. Existing and future accreted beach lying seaward of the proposed dune system will be available to both the general public, hotel guests and residents. 2. WILL ANY PORTION OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BEACH DUNES INFRINGE ON CURRENT OR HISTORIC LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE NESTING AREAS? Sand Key beach has historically been and is currently known to have nesting loggerhead sea turtles. However, construction of the project will not occur in the most probable loggerhead nesting areas. If present, the sea turtles generally nest between the mean high water line and sand dunes. Construction of hotel facilities will occur landward of the proposed dunes. Eventually the minor encroachment will be mitigated by the continued accretion of new beach. Creation of a dune system is intended to mitigate possible impacts to the sea turtles. The turtles frequently nest near the base of the dune. The creation of the dune system will enhance the existing beach habitat as well as shield hatchlings from visible light and will extend around the southwestern edge of the property. SSK 3: 16 1-22 Wa:JEe-Irlf':", ._~ 1-23 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 29 - POLICE PLEASE PROVIDE EXHIBIT 29-1, REFERENCED ON PAGE 29-1 OF THE ADA. The letter from the City of Clearwater Police is attached as Exhibit 10 in Section 4 of this report. SSK3:17 11,....,~~ r ...~" 1'- '\ r - ,- , t ~'. ~ ; I:",_"'l!: V\la:J~. T rlri. I I I I , 11 11 I 1\ .1 11 r I: I I I' I I I I I I ."""''''1\ f' ~' IL" r ::",= ) L ~~ J: 10..._...[: QUESTION 30 - FIRE 1. WHAT IS THE ISO RATING FOR THIS SITE? The ISO rating for the present Sheraton Sand Key is .044 for the buiding and .201 for the contents. It is anticipated the expansion will be the same or better. 2. WHAT WATER PRESSURE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FIRE FLOWS (PLEASE INCLUDE HIGH-RISE ASSESSMENT)? Based upon assessment with officials of the water department of the City of Clearwater. water pressure will be provided at 55/p.s.i. for the proposed facility. Booster pumps will be provided as required by the City. The proposed multi-story facility is not atypical of existing development on Sand Key. 3. PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ADDRESSING THE CAPABILITY TO EVACUATE THE STRUCTURE. INCLUDING THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED AND AVAILABLE. RESPONSE TIME AND BACKUP CAPABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR FIRE. Please refer to Exhibit 11. letter from the City of Clearwater provided in the DRI/ADA. Best Copy IA ",..,.f. ..... '.'......"'.."....\ r~e' ~WoL-,....~~~1Ii ,.. SSK3:18 1-24 Waoe-TflrT. 1-25 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I E. TRANSPORTATION QUESTION 31 - TRANSPORTATION TBRPC COMMENTS 1. PLEASE PROVIDE LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES ATTESTING TO THE EXTENT AND SCHEDULING OF IMPROVEMENTS INDICATED IN THE ADA IN QUESTION 31-A. The only planned improvement identified in the study is the widening of Gulf Boulevard in two locations. A letter from Pinellas County attesting to these improvements was included as Exhibit 31-4 of the original ADA. 2. IT IS STATED IN QUESTION 12 THAT AN EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF RESIDEN- TIAL UNITS, IN TERMS OF TRIP GENERATION, MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR 322 HOTEL SUITES. PAGE 31-15 SAYS NBECAUSE THE PROJECT IS A HOTEL, IT HAS A DISTRIBUTION OF TRIPS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE STANDARD DRI PROJECT." HOW THEN CAN A SUBSTITUTION OF THE ONE LAND USE FOR ANOTHER BE BASED SIMPLY ON TRIP GENERATION RATES? As noted earlier in this Sufficiency Response, the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 provides the option of constructing either hotel or residential uses on the property. As outlined in the ADA, the development of Towers 1 and 2 as hotel suites generates the following peak hour trips: o 750 Hotel rooms X 0.80 t ri psi room = 600 t ri ps The peak hour trip generation for towers 1 and 2 as hotel and condominiums is as follows: o 428 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 342 o 267 Condos X 0.51 trips/condo = 136 ill trips The attached tables illustrate the roadway link (i .e. Gulf Boulevard from Walsingham to 4th Avenue) impacted by the proposed development and assumes the same trip distribu~ion for condomin- iums and hotel rooms. This distribution is deemed appropriate given the limited alternatives for distribution of project traffic in an easterly direction (i.e. via Belleair Causeway and Walsingham Road). It is anticipated that the distribution of shopping or work trips which could be associated with the con- struction of Tower 2 as residen~ial condominiums will not be sig- nificantly different than those associated with a hotel use. Additionally, the actual number of peak hour trips would be reduced as a result of the development of Tower 2 as residential condominiums. Exhibit 31-6 illustrates the 1997 Project Irip Distribution at Gulf Boulevard and 4th Avenue. .,.."'1llIl1l- r ~" Ii. 'l , - -. .. _ _ J t.. "'t'. .., ~..._""[; Waaf:-1f1n-, 1 I , I I I I 11 \ , Ii 1 11 f It r 11 I ,I I I: I I I I I ~ > <: <: >- ~ >- <: C/) <: ~ :: ..J <: UJ 0 0 C/) z z 201 z <: ~ <: 0 ..J ~ r n. ~ C/) 121 MARIANNE <0, ~ ~ c: 0 1 S.iJ l60 CAUSEWAY BLVD, MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY 81 --+ ~ 10 .... l t 81 COURT ST, 221 ( ---.--- N ~ PR~~cr \ 129 0171 o > ..J 1 561 ~ ::> C) .J 225 '75 t 69 lL.~2 135 21 BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY C7 t 30 ll. Co' 28 65 t 11 W ALSINGHAM RD. II.. 114 21 4th AVE. LEGEND -+ DIRECTIONAL PEAK HOUR VEHICLE TRIPS SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT t~ Wade-Trim a:ngineerlng Landlcap. Architecture Plannln" cnv;ronmlntal Sclenc.. 1997 PROJECT TRIP DISTRIBUTION EXHI BIT 31-'6 >-- 11.- 0.1:1 US .. .. en fa GI > me C/) :?: 0 0 c: ...J W ~ 0 " :r: I -, '"- 0 ~ ::) en c: ~ C/) 0 Q.. c: ~ ~ (.) w ..., 0 c: Q.. I Q) .D ell ~ ~I~ :0' .:! f ~ : .... ~~ .... ., .. j &: .. ~~ ~~ '" ::.- Co "'L C'" -- ..... ~L ~: :: ]~I :: ~l ~~ ~I ~~ J. ;~~~~I :~ g- ~~ I ~:;- ~~ ;0: __ ~gl =~ 11 ~= ~= ~fl "" ~~I ~~ '; &1 u- - "" ~v :>>::>> ::~ ,;~ ~ .. .. o "" ~I~ ~ ~~: ~ -';"" .. --~ : ~~~ z o ~ ::) en c: ~ C/) o Q.. c: ~ ~ (.) w ..., ,0 c: c.. I C\J Q) .D ell ~ "% ~~ ..t :::0 ~e ;=: .... ~- I I I I I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I .... ., j, L .. ~~ :: Co - "'L 0'" -- ..... a r : .2l""1. - ~I : .!~I ~ ~I : C/) o o z o (.) ~ b ~ : ~~I ~ g ~:F c c: ~~I .....J .;1 ~ r'\ W ""_ ~ o I =~I ~ ~I '" .;~ ~ ~~I - ~I ~ '; tl u- - .. .;~ ~ ~ .. o ,is i~;l : o ~... ~ at u:a "'" I i : I I I I I II I I: .] I I I I I' I' I I I I I IJ""'~J; f" ~.. I... 'i r = = J L "". .. L- E__dR' The origin-destination survey conducted by Wade-Trim in preparing the original ADA submittal was conducted between 4:00-6:00 p.m. on September 22, 24 and 28, 1987 and yielded the following results: o Of the 42 motorists that were leaving the Sheraton Sand Key and traveling south, 16 responded that they were traveling to destinations south of Walsingham Road. Twelve of the res- pondents stated they were going to Indian Rocks Beach or Crabby Bills Restaurant. Only four were traveling to sites below Indian Rocks Beach. o Of the 80 motorists that were entering the Sheraton Sand Key from origins south of the site, eight stated they were arriving from locations south of Walsingham Road. Five of the respondents stated they were coming from Indian Rocks Beach. The distribution included in the ADA showed that 114 project vehicles traveled south of Walsingham Road and did not track these vehicles beyond the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Walsingham Road. The attached revised 1997 Project Trip Distribution extends the study area to the south in order to better display project traffi c. From this distribution, based on the origin-destination study, Tables 1 & 2 were prepared. These tables display for the additional links the same information that Table 2A of the ADA displayed. Based on this more detailed analysis, the only roadway link that the p~oject impacts will be Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue. MITIGATION TECHNIQUES In order to reduce the number of trips generated by the facility on both a daily and a peak hour basis, the Sheraton Sank Key will enact several new policies and programs. These policies and their impact on traffic are discussed below. o Employee Shuttle In order to reduce the number of employee trips from the project, the hotel will operate a shuttle between the Indian Rocks Beach area and the hotel. This shuttle will operate on a regular basis to carry employees between the hotel and their cars. Data collection by the hotel determined that almost 13 percent of the hotel staff complete their work and leave the hotel between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Since work shifts are set by the hotel, this is a percentage that can be maintained by hotel m6nagement. Using the same distribution of traffic presented in the ADA, there will be 43 southbound employee trips on Gulf Boulevard between 1-26 Waoe.1 flrr, 1-27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour at project build-out. These 43 employee trips will be removed from the roadway network and replaced with two trips of the shuttle for a reduction of 41 trips on the roadway link. o Parlor Car Service for Guests The Sheraton Sand Key proposes to operate a regularly scheduled shuttle (parlor car) service between the hotel and desired guest destinations to the south during P.M. peak and evening hours. The fixed travel route will be southward since the Clearwater Trolley takes guests from the hotel to Clearwater Beach. The shuttle vehicle will be a custom designed luxury vehicle. Schedules will be established to meet the needs of guests. making this an attractive and convenient alternative to driving. From the analysis in the ADA, it was estimated that there would be 83 total southbound trips to Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour. Since 43 of these trips will be employees, as was previously calculated, there will be 40 trips by guests. From a survey of guests conducted by the Sheraton Sand Key during March, 1988, it was found that approximately 85 percent of the guests would use the shuttle vehicle to reach their destinations. Replacing 85 percent of the vehicle trips with two shuttle trips would reduce the project traffic on the Gulf Boulevard link by an additional 34 vehicle trips. o Other Mitigation Techniques In order to reduce building costs and reduce traffic to the Sheraton Sand Key, the hotel proposes to relocate its laundry and bakery to the mainland. This will eliminate both employee and service vehicle trips that are related to these services. This trip reduction will not be strongly related to a peak hour, but will serve to reduce the total trips generated by the facility throughout the day. It is anticipated that the relocation of support services will result in the reduction of emp~oyee trips and service vehicle trips. 3. IT IS REQUESTED THAT PROPOSALS FOR PIPELINING SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DETERMINATION OF SUFFICIENCY. FAIR-SHARE CALCULA- TIONS MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS' RULE AND REGIONAL POLICY, WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAFF PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. The applicant will not employ the Pipeline Option to mitigate transportation impacts. """~Z:: r"'~"I"''' [ - -. _ '_ i t. ~:. ~ j:. I5lo._-'t: V\'ao~-I~!r- I I . I i 1\ I 1\ IJ I I I I I I' I I I I I 11""'11I:(1[ r~'ll~'" [ == ) L ~'. . L ~.._.It 4. THE TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDED ANALYZES THE EFFECTS OF PROJECT TRAFFIC RESULTING FROM THIS DRI AT TWO EXISTING DRIVEWAYS TO THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT. THE ANALYSIS PROVIDED REVIEWS THE NEW TRAFFIC VOLUMES BUT IGNORES THE EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES THAT WILL RESULT FROM THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AT THE SHERATON RESORT. PLEASE REVIEW THE ANALYSIS TO INCLUDE AS BACKGROUND TRAFFIC THE OTHER TRAFFIC COMING FROM EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AT THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT TURNING IN AND OUT OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH SHERATON DRIVES ONTO GULF BOULEVARD. Two new driveways will be constructed as part of the expansion to the hotel. Details will be worked out with the City of Clearwater regarding pedestrian and service vehicle access between the existing and expansion properties. The analyses provided in the ADA examined the operation of those driveways. It is not anticipated that a large number of vehicles from the existing facility will use the new drivewayst nor was an analysis of the existing driveways deemed necessary since they are not of regional significance. 5. THE TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND ALIGNMENT IDENTIFIED FOR THE GULFVIEW BOULEVARD AT CORONADO STREET INTERSECTION APPEAR QUESTIONABLE. THIS INTERSECTION IS A T-TYPE INTERSECTION WITH GULFVIEW BOULEVARD RUNNING EAST/WEST AND CORONADO STREET RUNNING NORTH FROM THE INTERSECTION. TRAFFIC VOLUMES IN EXHIBIT 31-2 AND EXHIBIT 31-7 APPEAR QUESTIONABLE. PLEASE VERIFY THE GEOMETRY OF THIS INTER- SECTION AND TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND REVISE ANY ANALYSIS AS NEEDED. The geometry of the intersection is correct as shown in the ADA. The traffic volumes included in the ADA are based on a turning movement count conducted by the City of Clearwater on October 24, 1985. The count was seasonally adjusted and increased by an annual growth factor to obtain 1987 volumes. 6. THE DIRECTIONAL PEAK HOUR LINK CAPACITIES AS INDICATED IN THE ROADWAY LINK ANALYSIS ON TABLE 31-2A ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE GENERALIZED PEAK HOUR CAPACITY AS INDICATED IN TABLE 14 PROVIDED AS THE LAST PAGE OF THE DRI/ADA WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE FOR DETERMIN- ING LINK CAPACITIES ON A GENERALIZED BASIS OR THE NEW HOURLY AND PEAK DIRECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE TABLES DEVELOPED BY THE BUREAU OF MULTIMODEL SYSTEMS PLANNINGt FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONt 1987t COULD BE USED FOR GENERALIZED LINK ANALYSIS. IN LIEU OF THESE A MORE DETAILED LINK ANALYSIS COULD BE PROVIDED. PLEASE REVISE THE ANALYSIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACCEPTABLE PROCEDURE. The attached table lists the source for each of the capacities used in the ADA. As agreed upon at the Traffic Methodology meeting, the capacities are based on either the UTPS capacity table or the FOOT Generalized Daily Capacity table. For the Daily capacity tables, the listed capacity was multiplied by 0.05 (assuming a K of .1 and a 0 of 0.5) to determine a peak hour capacity. This study was done prior to the distribution of the new FOOT tables. 1-28 WaoE;-Trlm ROADWAY CAPACITIES DIRECTIONAL TYPICAL PEAK HOUR SOURCE OF ROADWAY SECTI ON LI NK CAP AC ITY CAPACITY Memorial Causeway Drew to Island Way 4LD 2500 FDOT TABLE Island Way to Marianne 4LD 2500 FDOT TABLE Causeway Boulevard Mandalay to Memorial 3L ONE-WAY 2070 UTPS TABLE Marianne Street Memorial Csy. to Poinsettia 4L ONE-WAY 2840 UTPS TABLE Poinsettia to Mandalay 4L ONE -WA Y 2840 UTPS TABLE Manda 1 ay Avenue Memorial Csy. to Papaya 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE Causeway Blvd. to Gulfview 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE Gulfview Boulevard Coronado to Harnden 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Harnden to Clearwater Pass 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Gulf Boulevard Sheraton to Clearwater Pass 3LU 990 FeOT TABLE Sheraton to 3elleair Csy. 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Belleair Csy. to Walsingham 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Walsingham to Park Boulevard 2LU 710 UTPS TABLE Waisingham to 4th Avenue 2LU 710 UTPS TABLE Belleair Causeway Gulf Blvd. to Harbor View 2LU 1230 FOOT TABLE Walsingham Road Gulf Blvd. to Hamlin 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE NOTE: PEAK HOUR CAPACITIES FOR CAUSEWAYS, 2 LANE DIVIDED COLLECTORS AND ARTERIALS TAKEN AS .05 OF FOOT DAILY CAPACITIES FOR SIMILAR FACILITY TYPE. SSK3:26 1-29 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,...,.,...~ l"~~-'.It.."P r = ,= ) L ~'. . L Mlic_Jt:1t Waoe-- i WT: I 1 II II . "T 11 'I I I: '1 II ~ Ii . I~ I I I I I I I I I 1I~"'lIlI(lt r- ~" 110. '\ [- -, r. ~'. -; ; 1l~_,dfO; 7. PLEASE PROVIDE THE LENGTH IN MILES OF ALL ROADWAY LINKS INCLUDED IN TABLES 31-1, 31-2A, 31-2B AND 31-2C. The length of each roadway link is shown on the attached table. SSK 3: 19 1-30 IIv aoe- T flrr 1-31 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ROADWAY SECTION LENGTHS TYPICAL LENGTH ROADWAY SECTION (XX.X MILES) Memorial Causeway Drew to Island Way 4LD 0.80 Island Way to Marianne 4LD 0.40 Causeway Boulevard Mandalay to Memorial 3L ONE-WAY 0.20 t~arianne Street Memorial Csy. to Poinsettia 4L ONE-WAY 0.20 Poinsettia to Mandalay 4L ONE-WAY 0.06 Mandalay Avenue Memorial Csy. to Papaya 4LU 0.30 Causeway Blvd. to Gulfview 4LU 0.05 Gulfview Boulevard Coronado to Hamden 3LU 0.63 Hamden to Cl~arwater Pass 3LU 0.50 Gulf Boulevard Sheraton to Clearwater Pass 3LU 0.20 Sheraton to Belleair Csy. 3LU 2.80 Belleair Csy. to Wals;ngham 3LU 2.40 Wals;ngham to Park Boulevard 2LU 2.80 Wals;ngham to 4th Avenue 2LU 0.07 Bellea;r Causeway Gulf Blvd. to Harbor View 2LU 1. 30 Wals;ngham Road Gulf Blvd. to Hamlin 4LU 0.50 SSK3:27 !m',......'ltf/' I"~IL,. Wa~e-lr!~ [ -:,,- , .~. ~; EIlD':~i.i I I I . ; - II i I: j I' I! \ I~ I I I I I I I I I IrF"'lII(rl. r ~., ll. '\ t = ,= ] f- ,,~. ... ~ tito._.r. FOOT, PINELLAS COUNTY MPO AND PSTA COMMENTS 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 699 (REFERENCE IWPI7117007) HAVE NOT BEEN PROGRAMMED; THEY ARE MERELY UNDER CONSIDERATION. NO CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE FOOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM. A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE PROJECT BY FOOT IS NEEDED. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ANALYSIS AS NECESSARY. Programmed improvements to Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) are part of the adopted Pinellas County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP-Oct. 1987). Construction as 2 lane divided facilities are programmed for Gulf Boulevard, from Indian Rocks to Clearwater Pass (WIH1014), and from 5th Avenue to 28th Avenue (WIH1065). 2. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE ALL STATE ROADS IN THE TEXT AND ON ALL GRAPHICS. Exhibit 31-1 from the ADA has been revised to indicate all State roadways and is included in this document as Exhibit 12 in Section 4. 3. ON PAGE 31-8 OF THE ADA, THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (TIP) IS INCORRECTLY DATED 1988/89 THROUGH 1993/94. IT SHOULD BE DATED 1987/88 THROUGH 1992/93. This correction has been noted. 4. SR 60 IS NOT A SIX-LANE FACILITY FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SECTION INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS. DOES YOUR ANALYSIS INCORPORATE THE ABOVE CONDITION? The only segment of SR. 60 included in the analysis is the Memorial Causeway, Marianne Street and Causeway Boulevard. As noted in Tables 31-2A, 2B and 2C of the ADA, none of these roadways was analyzed as a six-lane facility. 5. IF THE APPLICANT HAS INTENTIONS OF RELOCATING OR ESTABLISHING NEW TURN-AROUND AREAS, PLEASE CONTACT PSTA TO WORK OUT THE DETAILS. The applicant has no intention of changing an existing turn-around area. As part of the expansion, it is an~icipated that bus service to the site may be expanded to include service to the new section of the facilities. Details will be coordinated with PSTA when a final site plan has been developed. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL POLICY 19.8.10, F.R. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE ADA, EVEN THOUGH IT IS INCOMPLETE, INDICATES THAT THE FOLLOWING LIST OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AT MINIMUM, WILL REQUIRE IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THIS DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTAIN A SATISFACTORY LEVEL OF SERVICE AND THEREFORE SHALL BE CONDITIONS OF PROJECT APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. 1-32 WaClE:-Tfln' MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY/SR 60 CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD GULFVIEW BOULEVARD GULF BOULEVARD BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY WALSINGHAM ROAD/ULMERTON ROAD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The analysis does not indicate that the above listed roadways will require improvements in order to accommodate this development and maintain a satisfactory level of service. Table 31-2A indicates that only o~ Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue does project traffic exceed five percent of capacity and the road- way operates at LOS E. SSK3:19 1-33 ~1"''''lIl{~ "'~'I"'~ [ =" = ) r.~'~~ Elb_~r: V..'ade*lrln- I I . . . It I I Ii .1 r 11 i- Ii I I I I I I I I I II'" ""lIIIl If, r..~".I"" t = =) E "", ~ ~ Ii.._.:;:. PINELLAS COUNTY MPO COMMENTS PLEASE ADVISE THE CONSULTANT TO CORRECT THE CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE FOllOWING ROADWAYS: 31.(1)A. - EXISTING ROADWAY CONDITIONS STATE ROAD 60 IS CURRENTLY A FOUR-LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY FROM MCMULLEN-BOOTH ROAD TO HARBOR DRIVE. IT THEN BECOMES A FOUR-LANE DIVIDED FACILITY BETWEEN HARBOR DRIVE AND U.S. HIGHWAY 19. EAST RAY DRIVE BETWEEN CLEARWATER-LARGO ROAD AND MISSOURI AVENUE IS A FOUR-LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY. These comments are noted. They have no impact on the analysis. SSK3:19 1-34 Waoe-1m: SECTION 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL AGENCY COMMENTS I I' .1 .1 '" 1 I~ Of Ii "i Ii .1 I I I I I I I I I I I F.,.""IlIIll< r~"I",'\ [ = .= ) l ~'. ' f. Bia._dr;:. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MS. PAULA HARVEY PLANNING DIRECTOR CITY OF CLEARWATER DATED DECEMBER 18. 1987 The following responses are provided consistent with format of Ms. Harvey's letter to Ms. Suzanne Cooper dated December 18. 1987: 1. THERE ARE TWO (2) MAP "CISII. THIS SHOULD BE CORRECTED. The maps which appeared in the ADA have been revised and renumbered as Map C-1 and C-2 and enclosed as Exhibit 3-B and 3-C. 2. THE FLOOD PLAIN MAP C IS DEFICIENT IN THAT THE ENTIRE PROJECT SITE IS NOT ACCURATELY REFLECTED. THE PROJECT SITE RUNS TO THE WATER AND IN FACT IS PARTIALLY IN THE V-ZONE AS PER PAGE 17-1. Map C has been revised to reflect the project site extending to the water line. Please refer to Exhibit 3-C. 3. THE LAND USE AND VEGETATION MAP SHOULD PROPERLY LOCATE THE EXISTING DUNE SYSTEM. PARTICULARLY FOR THE SUBJECT SITE. PAGE 17-1 REFERS TO THE NATURAL DUNE SYSTEM BEING RECREATED. MAP D AND F SHOULD REFLECT ITS PRESENT LOCATION. The present dune system referred to in the ADA is not signifi- cantly defined. It is a sparse remnant system that has been referred to in the original report for reference purposes. The proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated dune line that will far exceed the site and quality of what now stands in what is referenced as the present IIdune line." See response to Question 14.2. 4. MAP H REFLECTS A PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. THE CITY OF CLEARWATER WILL RESERVE THE RIGHT OF FINAL REVIEW OF THE DETAILS OF THE SITE PLAN DURING THE COURSE OF PREPARATION OF AND APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT ORDER. ISSUES WHICH WILL BE FURTHER DISCUSSED INCLUDE NUMBER OF DRIVEWAY CUTS ONTO THE PROPERTY. FINAL LOCATION OF DUNE SYSTEM. CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE CCCL AND TRANSFER OF DENSITY TO ACCOMMODATE THE LEVE~ OF EXPANSION. THE CITY WILL WORK ON A CONTINUING BASIS WITH THE DEVELOPER TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUES IN A TIMELY MANNER. Noted. REGARDING MAP H AS PRESENTED IN THE ADA. A SCALE OF THE DRAWING WOULD BE HELPFUL TO DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SITE. IN ADDITION, THERE IS NO DRAWING TO SHOW THE RELATION- SHIP OF THE EXPANSION AREA TO THE EXISTING SHERATON HOTEL FACILITY. 2-1 Vv aOE:- T flrT', THIS MUST BE PROVIDED. WE WOULD ALSO SUGGEST THAT THE CONFIGURATION OF DEVELOPMENT TO THE SOUTH BE SHOWN, PARTICULARLY IN CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE CCCL WHICH IS PROPOSED FOR THIS PROJECT BUT DOESN'T EXIST ELSEWHERE ON THE ISLAND. Please refer to "Revised Map H" which illustrates the relationship of the proposed site development to the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort Facility. 5. THE FIRE STATION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER IS IMPROPERLY LOCATED ON MAP I. The location of the downtown Clearwater Fire Station has been relocated on Revised Map I, Exhibit 3-E. 6. PAGE 14-2, THE APPLICATION SHOULD PROVIDE THE PRESENT BEARING CAPACITIES OF THE SOILS. Williams & Associates, Geotechnical Engineers of Clearwater, performed subsurface explorations at the site of this proposed project. Soil test borings drilled throughout the property encountered clean fine sands, clayey fine sands to sandy clays and the underlying limestone formation. This report detailed the subsurface conditions and evaluations based on data collected are discussed at length. In summary, the consultant has concluded that the upper sands are capable of providing adequate bearing capacity for the heavy column loads associated with the high rise structure. However, it was recommended that deep foundation systems be used due to a potential for post construction settle- ment of the underlying looser zones. The parking garage, in contrast, will support a shallow foundation due to the nature of the structure itself. A soil bearing pressure of 3000 pounds per square foot was used in evaluating this project and type of structures involved. 7. WE BELIEVE THE STATEMENT, "AS PROPOSED ;dERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 550 FT. OF BEACH BETWEEN THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE AND THE NEAREST ST~UCTURE,w IS INACCURATE. "BEACH" IMPLIES IT IS OPEN WHEN IN FACT THE SWIMMING POOL AREA AND DETENTION AREA ARE PROPOSED WITHIN THE 550 FT. DISTANCE. Approximately 300 feet of beach lie between the mean high water line and the nearest structure. 8. WE ARE UNCLEAR AS TO HOW THE NATURAL DUNE SYSTEM IS TO BE MRECRE/.TED" WHEN IN FACT IT IS BEING TORN DOWN AND REBUILT ELSEWHERE. OF GREATEST CONCERN IS THE STABILITY OF THE NEW DU~E SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES SINCE OTHER EXISTING DUNE SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE WITHIN THE SAME ALIGNMENT OF THOSE CREATED BY NATURE AT THIS POINT IN TIME. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE WILL BE NECESSARY. There is no natural dune systen an the subject property, nor on adjacent properties due to the nature of recent accreted landform. 2-2 r~""IIIIlF! r"~"I"" t - ,- , f.....-::j i;.._dL I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I \\'E:8f--irlG" II i 11 IiI II II 11 11 ,I IJ If "" I~ I Ii 1\ II I' I I, I II""'''''' r"~'ll"''\ [ = ,= ) 1 ~:... L la._IItE! It is likewise important to note that substantial dune formations are not typical of Sand Key in general due to its relatively low elevation. The proposed project will result in a low continuous vegetated dune formation seaward of the upland development with appropriate pedestrian management constraints such as walkovers, sand fences, and signage. 9. PAGE 20-2, CLARIFICATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED OF THE 90~ IMPACT TO THE REGION FOR MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION. ARE ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED IN THE REGION ACTUALLY MANUFACTURED IN THE REGION? THIS THOUGHT MAY ACTUALLY RESULT IN A LOWER PERCENTAGE IMPACT TO THE REGION. The impact to the region through materials purchased for construction has been revised to reflect a new total and is illustrated in Exhibit 4-A. Approximately 50% of the manufactured construction materials will be obtained from outside the Tampa Bay region. The revised dollar amount is approximated at $28,563,000, of which $14,100,000 will be spent locally. 10. PAGE 20-2 - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OVERHEAD? IT IS ALMOST 50~ OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST. PLEASE DEFINE. Revised Table 20-1 (Exhibit 4-A) shows a revised overhead estimated of $27,190,000 of which $17,705,000 (or 65%) is expected to directly impact the Tampa Bay Region. Project overhead is detailed in Exhibit 4-B. 11. PAGE 20-8 INDICATES THERE WILL BE 354 NEW PEAK HOUR TRIPS. PAGE 31-15 INDICATES A DIFFERENT AMOUNT. PLEASE CLARIFY. As indicated on page 31-15, the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Vey is projected to generate 600 peak hour trips. It is anticipated that 354 of those trips will use the Clearwater Pass bridge as discussed on page 20-8. The project trip distribution is discussed on page 31-16 of the ADA. 12. PAGE 27-1. THIS SECTION SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ORDINANCES AND FEES TO THE CITY TO FULLY REPORT THE HOTEL'S CONTRIBUTION IN THIS REGARD. 1) Phase I construction will contain 428 hotel units. Per the Stipulation Agreement for the subject site, the stipulated impact fee is $324,126.93. 2) Phase II development will contain 267 condominiums or 322 additional hotel units. (750-428 from Phase 1). These units are transferred R.D.U. density from the adjoining property to the north. Construction design and the timetable for this 2-3 Waoe.Trlm 2-4 I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I second phase are indefinite at this time. Based on discus- sions with the City of Clearwater Planning Departmen~. the City's Recreation & Open Space Ordinance, Section 116.40 of the Clearwater Code will determine the impact fees for these additional units. If developed as residential condominiums, the Recreation and Open Space impact calculates as follows: 267 X $200/R.D.U, = $53,400 If developed as hotel units, the Recreation and Open Space impact calculates to one-fourth the R.D.U. impact (4 hotel units = 1 R.D.U.) times 322 hotel units, as follows: 322 X $200/4 = $16,100 13. EXHIBIT 31-2, WHY IS THERE A 40% INCREASE IN TRAFFIC COUNTS GOING WESTWARD FROM ISLAND WAY TO POINSETTIA ON MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY. WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHERE THE INCREASED TRAFFIC CAME FROM SINCE THERE ARE NO INTERSECTIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS TO ADD TO THE TRAFFIC. The difference in traffic volumes is likely due to the different sources of the counts. The count at Poinsettia was conducted by the City of Clearwater on November 6, 1985. The count at Island Way was conducted by Wade-Trim on October 1, 1987. Differences in the day of count, weather or several other factors could lead to the variance in volumes. 14. TABLE 31-1, MANDALAY AVENUE FROM CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD TO PAPAYA IS FOUR (4) LANE UNDIVIDED, NOT TWO (2) LANE UNDIVIDED. This change has been noted. As a result of this revision, the level of service on this link is LOS B, not LOS E as stated in the ADA. Similar results occur on Table 31-2A, 28 and 2C. 15. EXHIBIT 31-3. WE ARE NOT CONVINCED THAT THE LEVEL OF SERVICE AT CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD AND CORONADO IS "AU OR THAT LOS AT GULFVIEW AND CORONADO IS MBM. HOW WAS THIS LEVEL OF SERVICE DETERMINED? The level of service was determined using the Critical Movement Analysis computer software. This software analyzes traffic volumes, lane geometries, signal phasing and various other factors to determine a level of service. It must be noted that this was an analysis of weekday P.M. peak hour conditions, the time of largest impact of project traffic. It is not necessarily the time of maximum volumes on the roadway network of a beach, where the peak periods are on weekends and where they fluctuate daily depending on weather conditions. 16. EXHIBIT 31-5, REFER TO COMMENT 113 ABOVE. ALSO, ARE THESE NUMBERS FOR A PEAK PERIOD? PLEASE LABEL EXHIBIT. A copy of Exhibit 31-5 from the ADA is attached as Exhibit 13. The P.M. peak hour volume discrepancy discussed in response to Comment 13 is repeated here. If "'''''1I111l! r- ..~I~ 'i [i~ ' r..~:.~1 ~.._olItJ;; Waoe:,.TWT' I I II II 11 ,I I .1 f If I! I' I Ii 1\ 11 I I I I B'...."IIll:~ t"."~"I"''t. [ = ,= ) '~'. "1 Il.._d~ 17. PAGE 31-27, STATEMENT IS PROVIDED THAT PUBLIC TRANSIT IS NOT HEAVILY USED AT THE HOTEL. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING FROM HOTEL OFFICIALS THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE, PUBLIC TRANSIT IS USED. PLEASE CLARIFY. Public transportation is used heavily by Sheraton Sand Key Resort guests and is a very important part of the guest experience. Approximately 22% of the 1987 guests were international who use the buses for shopping trips to Clearwater Beach and the malls. Only a small percentage of the convention guests rent cars. Con- versely, most convention guests come by The Limo. When going to restaurants and quick shopping on the beach these guests use the trolley during its hours of operation. Also, taxi service is used in the off hours by convention guests. The public transportation question is vitally important to meeting planners and tour operators to the extent that the resort provides a picture in its sales brochures and video presentations of the hotel featuring this mode of transportation. At this time PSTA and the City of Clearwater trolley service enter the Sheraton Sand Key Resorts. north driveway; stop under the portico area on the east end of the building; and leave from the south driveway. It is expected that the same area will be used in the future. SSK3:20 2-5 VV aoe. T [1m 2-6 'I I I, I I , I - I t I I I I I I I 'I I RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: H. CLARK HULL, JR. SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST RESOURCE REGULATION DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DATE DECEMBER 11, 1987 The following responses are provided consistent with the format of Mr. Hull's letter to Ms. Suzanne Cooper dated December 11, 1987: MAPS PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF MAP H IN A LARGER SCALE. THOSE SUBMITTED WITH THE ADA CONTAIN PRINTING THAT IS NOT LEGIBLE TO THE REVIEWER UNFAMILIAR WITH THE PROJECT. Please refer to Revised Map H which more clearly reflects the location of proposed buildings, parking areas, landscaped areas, recreation areas and dune system as well as written land use descriptions. QUESTION 15: WATER (C) GIVEN THE HIGH PERMEABILITY OF THE SUBSTRATA AND THE OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERWAY DESIGNATION OF THE SURROUNDING WATER BODIES, CAN THE APPLICANT SUBSTANTIATE THE STATEMENT THAT -THERE WILL BE NO IMPACTS TO WATER QUALITY", PARTICULARLY FROM PERCOLATED STORMWATER RUNOFF DRAINED FROM PARKING AREAS? A GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE VICINITY OF THE DETENTION AREA. Natural percolation is the most reliable measure for removing of pollutants from stormwater runoff. In addition. the pond will be designed to treat "first 3/4 inch" instead of 1/2 inch and oil skimmer will be provided at inlet and/or outfall control structure. QUESTION 15: WATER (P. 15-1) THE APPLICANT STATES THAT "ALL STORHWATER WILL BE TREATED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 400-4, F.A.C.. THE APPLICANT SHOULD NOTE THAT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR STORMWATER TREATMENT ARE CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 17-25, F.A.C., REGULATION OF STORMWATER DISCHARGE. THE LATTER RULE IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DISTRICT CONCURRENTLY WITH CHAPTER 400-4 PERMITS. A stormwater management plan will be designed in accordance with SWFWMD Chapter 400-4 permits. 1Ii....,IlllF: r "~., .IL. " r - -, L~',.; ~1lI._O!fko WaCJe-~ ''T, I I , Ii 11 II 11 11 ,I t 1,1 11 , I I I I I I I I R",""IIffi: F ~'l I.. " r = .= J l"':...T I Il._d~ QUESTION 21: WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT (D) THE LETTER TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REQUESTING INDICATION OF ABILITY OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER SERVICE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT WAS MAILED OUT 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ADA WAS SUBMITTED, THEREFORE, THE NEEDED RESPONSE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SUBMIT THE LETTER OF RESPONSE AS PART OF THE SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE DOCUMENT YOU WILL NEXT BE DEVELOPING. Please see Exhibit 5. commitment letter from the City of Clearwater. QUESTION 22: DRAINAGE THE APPLICATION STATES A DRAINAGE POND ON-SITE WILL BE DESIGNED TO TREAT THE FIRST 1/2 INCH OF RUNOFF FROM THE RESPECTIVE TRIBUTARY AREA. SINCE ALL PINELLAS COUNTY SURFACE WATERS ARE DESIGNATED OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS, THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS CITED AT SECTION 17 -25( 9). F .A.C. SHALL APPLY WHEREBY "STORMWATER DISCHARGE FACILITIES WHICH DIRECTLY DISCHARGE TO OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS SHALL INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF TREATMENT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TREATMENT CRITERIA SPECIFIED IN SECTION 17-25.035(1)(B) OR SECTION 17-25.040 OR SECTION 17-25.042, F.A.C." THE "FIRST 1/2 INCH" PROPOSED MAY HAVE TO INCREASE TO NFIRST 3/4 INCH." ACCORDINGLY. TABLE 22-1 MAY REQUIRE REVISION. The retention/detention facility will be designed to treat the "first 3/4 inch" runoff, if required. Revised Table 22-1 Basin Area Impervious (~ Area (AC.) Water Quality Required Design Treatment Volume Volume Volume (Ac. -Ft. ) (Ac. -Ft.) (Ac. -Ft. ) I 12.00 5.84 0.94 0.37 1. 31 1. 40 QUESTION 23: WATER SUPPLY (A., A.(l)) PLEASE QUANTIFY NONPOTABLE PROJECT DEMAND AS REQUESTED IN THE ADA. No nonpotable water demand is anticipcted for this project. (B.) PLEASE SPECIFY SOURCE OF NONPOTABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE PROJECT. Not applicable. 2-7 Vvaoe. T rl~ 2-8 I I I I I .- J I . .1 :1 , I I I. I I I I I (c.) ARE THERE ANY EXISTING WELLS ON SITE? ARE ANY WELLS PLANNED FOR NONPOTABLE SUPPLY. AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS. ETC.? IF SO. PLEASE FULLY ANSWER QUESTION C. OF THE ORIGINAL ADA. There are no existing wells on site. No wells are anticipated for nonpotable water supply. (E.)THE LETTER TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REQUESTING INDICATION OF ABILITY OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT WAS MAILED OUT 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ADA WAS SUBMITTED. THEREFORE THE NEEDED RESPONSE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SUBMIT THE LETTER OF RESPONSE AS PART OF THE SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE DOCUMENT YOU WILL NEXT BE DEVELOPING. Please refer to Exhibits 6-A and E-B commitment letters from the City of Clearwater. (F).PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION F. OF THE ORIGINAL ADA. Fire flow requirements for specific buildings have not yet been determined; however, the developer will work with the City of Clearwater to ensure all fire and safety codes are met. Fire protection systems for the entire project will be provided in accordance with the latest recommendations of NFPA and in conformance with the Standard Building Code and Standard Plumbing Code, including all City/County ordinances, and the requirements of utility and governmental agencies exercising jurisdiction over work at the project. In addition to these basic provisions, the hotel will be equipped with a "life safety protection system" (LSPS). The following component systems are includec in the LSPS category: o Smoke detection alarm system o Fire alarm and fire communication system o Fire standpipe, sprinkler and sprinkler alarm systems o Smoke control and smoke venting systems o Emergency power systems o Fire control center o Zoned public address system, interconnected with fire alarm system. SSK3:21 .....,."'r "~'"IL' [ - .- , l. ~~, .. ; r...._~p. Wa:JE:.1r:~ I I 1\ II Ii 1\ 1\ I, I II II I I I I I I I I I .",""~p,: f' ,,~" IL' t - ,- , L ~;. ~ ; IIiloo._lIlti: RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MR. HUBERT L. PASCOE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR PINELLAS COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CLEARWATER, FLORIDA DATED DECEMBER 16, 1987 The requested corrections to Section 31.(1)A have been made to reflect State Road 60 as a four-lane undivided facility from McMullen-Booth Road to Harbor Drive. It becomes a four-lane divided facility between Harbor Drive and U.S. Highway 19. Additionally, East Bay Drive between Clearwater-Largo Road and Missouri Avenue has been corrected to reflect a four-lane undivided facil ity, SSK3:22 2-9 Waoi"-Tmr, 2-10 I I ,I I I II I II I . I I I I I I I I I RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: WILLIAM SAALMAN, III DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE DATED DECEMBER 10, 1987 Soil erosion and sediment control measures identified in the ADA and sufficiency will be in place at the initiation of construction. SSK3:23 .lP""~1:" f" ..~' I" ".. [- ,-. L ,~. T; r.... _""Il'. \'\'c:Je.T;!r.- 1\ I: 1\ II 11 I! \ Ii i\ II I I, I I I I I I I j ~"''''lIl(lil r .~" I~ 't r - ,- . ~ ~'. ., j Il..._.~ RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MS. JENNIFER D. MCMURTRAY REGIONAL BIOLOGIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATED DECEMBER 17, 1987 The project site plan has been designed with the intent to minimize light visible to the loggerhead sea turtles. Facilities such as the swimming pool t and parking lot have been located with the loggerhead hatchlings in mind. Hotel lighting will not directly illuminate areas seaward of the dunes. Indirect lighting which may be visible from the beach will be shielded by landscaping and the created sand dunes. Security or floodlights will be limited to the fewest number necessary. These will also be shielded by the aforementioned barriers. As stated in the ADA dune walkover lighting will be foot-lights or appropriately shieldedt and there will be no evening construction during the nesting season which requires beach lighting. The project landscape architect has been furnished with a copy of the publication Sea Turtle Hatchling Disorientation and Artificial Beachfront Lighting by Paul Raymondt and instructed to incorporate those guidelines wherever possible. Thereforet it appears potential light reaching the beach will be eliminated. If heavy beach cleaning equipment is required during the nesting seasont it will be limited to the mean high water line or below. Light rakes will be used above the mean high water line where turtle nests may be located. All beach cleaning equipment will be excluded from a 10 foot radius around each nest. As stated in the ADAt a qualified agency or individual will be engaged to survey the beach as required during the nesting season. Identified nests will be stakedt or marked by a means to be determined by the contractort and posted with approved FDNR signs. In addition to the measures listed abovet the Sheraton has committed to incorporating a permanent 1200 square foot sea turtle hatchery as part of their new beachscape in an effort to further aid in the protection of loggerhead sea turtles. The applicant has worked closely with representatives of FDNR's Bureau of Marine Research and the Clearwater Marine Science Center in devel- oping procedures to adequately protect loggerhead sea turtles. It is believed that the measures identified in the ADA as well as those listed above will mitigate potential impacts and adequately protect loggerhad sea turtles at the proposed project site. SSK3:24 2-11 Wa::JE:-T~lm 2-12 I I I I , I I i , I ,I I I I I I I /t I RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MR. CARLOS R. CARRERO ENGINEER BUREAU OF COASTAL ENGINEERING AND REGULATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DATED DECEMBER 16, 1987 It is understood that all construction will be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 16B-33 F.A.C. f. Existing vegetation on site consists of disturbed coastal strand uplands. Establishment of a vegetated dune system along with appropriate landscaping will mitigate for the removal of the existing vegetation and disturbed remnants of a secondary dune system. 5) MAP G, MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN, IS SUGGESTED TO BE MODIFIED TO: A) ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED SPILLWAY ON RETENTION BASIN WHICH DISCHARGES ONTO THE OPEN BEACH. B) STAFF SUGGESTS STORMWATERS BE FORCE PUMPED OR DIVERTED TO STREET DRAINAGE SYSTEM, OR RELOCATION OF THE RETENTION POND TO A FAR LANDWARD LOCATION. AS PROPOSED, THE RETENTION POND IS CONSIDERED VULNERABLE AND OTHER OPTIONS FOR A LANDWARD SITING SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. C) PAGE 15-2, WATER QUALITY - RUNOFF WATERS MAY CONTAIN GASOLINE, OIL, AND ASPHALT PARTICULATES TO BE DISCHARGED ON THE ACTIVE BEACH AREA THROUGH THE RETENTION POND. OF COURSE, THIS IS A MATTER FOR DER. This drainage design concept has been approved by the City of Clearwater including the retention/detention pond location. Runoff waters will be treated through natural percolation and filtration system or both. The oil skimmer will be provided at inlet and/or outfall control structure. A Certified copy of the City of Clearwater Land Development Code were mailed to Mr. Carrero simultaneously with the submittal of this Sufficiency Resonse. SSK3:25 Il~"'...r: r ~~" .I~ ~ ~ _ _ 6 l ~'. ",r "L,_~~ Wao~-T""r I- I I a . t II 1\ 11 II I .~_I I I, 1\ I' 11 I I I ......"..~ f'~'1 I~, ~ r - ,- , ".'~:. -:;; mllo..tIIll' RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM; HR. GEORGE W. PERCY, DIRECTOR DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1987 This letter confirms a letter held by the applicant that no significant archaeological and/or historical sites are recorded for, or considered likely to be present within, the project area. SSK3: 28 2-13 V,!a'J,=-l fl'Tl SECTION 3 I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I II I I I RESPONSE TO 'PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS II I 1\ ~\ I II 11 .. 1\ I: II I I I I I I' I 1 I I I E:F""IIQIY ,. ~I~ ~ [~~ j l ~I...~./' . J.._1lf Iii SECTION III PRELIMINARY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, SHOULD DEVELOPMENT SIGNIFICANTLY DEPART FROM THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THE ADA, SUCH AS THE PROPOSAL TO SUBSTITUTE RESIDENTIAL UNITS FOR HOTEL ROOMS, MENTIONED IN THE ADA, WILL BE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 380.06(19), F.S. This condition is not acceptable. The terms of the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 provide for hotel or residential use of the property. This Sufficiency Response clearly illustrates that any increase in demands for public facilities (i.e. sewer, potable water, solid waste, electric, gas, police, fire, etc.) which may be associated with the construction of residential condominiums totalling 267 units in Tower 2, are within the City's ability to serve the development. Further, the construction of Tower 2 as residential condominium as illustrated herein, will result in reduced impacts on the regional roadway system. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THE COMMITMENTS MADE IN THE ADA BE REQUIRED UNLESS SUPERCEDED BY OTHER SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. This condition is acceptable. B. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AIR 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FUGITIVE DUST ABATEMENT PROCEDURES INDICATED ON PAGE 13-1 OF THE ADA AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE RESULTS OF THE AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT COMMITTED TO BY THE APPLICANT UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS, BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. Implementation of the fugitive dust abatement procedures is an acceptable condition. Because the traffic analysis revealed no need for an air quality assessment no other conditions are proposed. LAND 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES REFERENCED ON PAGE 14-2 OF THE ADA BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. This condition is acceptable. 3-1 Waoe- T rifT: 3-2 I I I I I I I! I 'I I I I I I I I I I I 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE UTILIZATION OF ANY METHODS DISCUSSED TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTICULAR SOIL TYPES IN THE ADA BE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. This condition is acceptable. WETLANDS 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, MASTER' PLAN DESIGNATIONS FOR AREAS OF THE PROJECT SITE WHICH MEET THE CONSERVATION PRESERVATION DEFINITIONS AS SET FORTH IN POLICIES 10.1.2 AND 10.3.1 OF THE COUNCIL'S ADOPTED FUTURE OF THE REGION BE CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGNATION. ----- No portion of the proposed project site currently meets the definition of conservation/preservation areas as established in sections 10.1.2 and 10.3.1 of Future of the Region. Thereforet this condition is not applicable. FLOODPLAINS 1. IN ORDER TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM FLOODING, IT IS AN APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION THAT ALL ELEVATIONS FOR HABITABLE STRUCTURES BE AT OR ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. Th.is condition is acceptable. 2. UPON ISSUANCE OF A HURRICANE EVACUATION ORDERt THE DEVELOPER WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFE EVACUATION OF ALL HOTEL VISITORS AND ANY REMAINING EMPLOYEES AT THE SITE. This condition is acceptable. 3. THE DEVELOPER SHALL MAKE ALL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE WITH AND INFORM THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES OF BUILDING CLOSINGS, SECURITY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSt AND EVACUATION PLANS. This condition is acceptable. VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE 1. THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE PROTECTION MEASURES LISTED ON PAGE 18-3 OF THE ADAt AS WELL AS ANY IDENTIFIED BY FDNR AT MINIMUM SHALL BE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. Sea turtle protection measures listed on page 18-3 of the ADA as well as those outlined in the response to FDNR's letter dated December 17t 1987 will be adhered to. 1if"'''''IlIIl~; f ~~" Il!: ~ .. - '- - i. ,",'. T J JE;..._~t:: Waj'2.Tr'~ 1\ "I II III II 1 II 11 i 1\ II 11 , . I~ I I I I I t I I I 1I,."'Ilt&: r ..~., Il.. ~ r - ,- . - -. L ~'. ~ ~ &..._..[0; 2. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY SPECIES LISTED IN SECTIONS 39-27.003-.005, F.A.C. ARE OBSERVED FREQUENTING THE SITE FOR NESTING, FEEDING, OR BREEDING, PROPER MITIGATION MEASURES SHALL BE EMPLOYED IN COOPERATION WITH THE FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. This condition is acceptable. HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THAT SHOULD ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORICAL RESOURCES BE LOCATED DURING CONSTRUCTION, ULTIMATE DISPOSITION OF SUCH RESOURCES WOULD BE DETERMINED IN COOPERATION WITH THE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF CLEARWATER. This condition is acceptable. C. PUBLIC FACILITIES WASTEWATER 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY AVAILABILITY BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION AND THAT THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER ESTABLISH A PLAN AND SCHEDULE WHEREBY SHERATON SAND KEY SEWER LINES SHALL BE MONITORED FOR LEAKS AND RUPTURES. THE PLAN SHALL DESIGNATE THE ENTITY(IES) TO CARRY OUT THE MONITORING AND SHALL INCLUDE A TIME SCHEDULE WHICH OUTLINES DATES AND FREQUENCY OF THE MONITORING PROGRAM. FAULTY LINES SHALL BE REPLACED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE (F.R. 13.8.2). This condition is not acceptable. The City of Clearwater employs an ongoing maintenance program to check sewer lines for leaks. This program includes the Sand Key area. It is not necessary for the applicant to also monitor the system. DRAINAGE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN FOR REVIEW BY THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND TBRPC BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER COND I TI ON. This condition is acceptable. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION REQUIRE THAT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM BE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RETENTION, OR DETENTION WITH FILTRATION/ASSIMILATION TREATMENT FOR THE FIRST ONE-INCH OF RUNOFF GENERATED FROM THE SITE DURING THE 25-YEAR, 24-HOUR DESIGN STORM; AND THAT MAXIMUM POST-DEVELOPMENT FLOWS NOT EXCEED PRE- DEVELOPMENT FLOWS FOR THE SAME DESIGN STORM. This condition is not acceptable. However, SWFWMD is requiring that the first three quarter inch be treated. 3-3 WaOE:-'Tmr, 3-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I t I I I WATER SUPPLY 1. IT IS AN APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION THAT ASSURANCE OF AN ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY CAPACITY AND OF MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PROJECT SITE BE PROVIDED. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT A COMMITMENT TO CONSTRUCT AND UTILIZE WATER SAVING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. These conditions are acceptable. ENERGY 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT ASSURANCE BE PkOVIDED OF ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO SERVE THE DEVELOPMENT. BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. 2. THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT EXPANSION SHALL BE ENCOURAGED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES: _ REDUCE LEVELS OF OPERATION OF ALL AIR CONDITIONERS, HEATING AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, _ ELIMINATION OF ADVERTISING REQUIRING LIGHTING AFTER BUSINESS HOURS, _ THE USE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PACKAGING AND/OR RECYCLABLE MA TER IALS. - PARTICIPATION IN RECYCLING PROGRAMS, _ THE INSTALLATION OF TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS WHERE COST EFFECTIVE, AND _ T~: USE OF COGENERATION TO RECOVER WASTE HEAT AND REDUCE PEAK DEMAND ON THE UTILITY SYSTEM. A REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THESE AND ANY OTHER ENERGY PROGRAMS SHALL BE REQUIRED IN EACH ANNUAL REPORT (F.R. 12.5.3 - 12.5.7). These conditions are not acceptable. Business hours for the resort facility cover a 24 hr. period. It is necessary that illumination of advertising follow the same procedures as the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility. Please refer to the response to Question 25 of this Sufficiency Response, which outline the energy efficient design methods and equipment which will be utilized in the project. 1f"''''lIlI:rt f~I~' l."i& . L 'Ii(~. .. 1: II a.. 11Ift V~'aO'2-"7 ~I""- I I 1\ II 11 1\ I Ij 11 1\ I I I II I I I I I 1!,."'lIItll; r~"Il._"l! [ == ) l 'lti. ~.f. ....-..!: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE ENTITY TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE AREAS BE IDENTIFIED IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. At the present time, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort employs two (2) lawn workers in the winter and three (3) workers in the summer (i.e. June-September) to maintain the outside grounds. It is anticipated that the number of outside maintenance personnel in this department will increase as a result of the proposed expansion including a department head to oversee this activity. 2. THE SEA OAT REVEGETATION AND SAND DUNE SYSTEM PROGRAM SHALL BE REQUIRED AND MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES SET FORTH IN THE ORDER. This condition is acceptable. 3. LANDSCAPING SHALL BE PRIMARILY NATIVE COASTAL VEGETATION. Native coastal vegetation will be utilized on the seaward side of the proposed sand dune system. Some non-native vegetation may be utilized in the landscaped area fronting on Gulf Soulevard, around the pool and deck areas, and primarily on the seaward side of the habitable structures. 4. LANDSCAPING AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE AREAS (AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION) SHALL NOT DISTURB OR INFRINGE UPON CURRENT OR HISTORICAL LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE NESTING AREAS. As stated previously loggerhead sea turtles have been known to nest at various locations along Sand Key beach. Areas altered by the proposed project are landward of traditional loggerhead nesting areas and will not signifi~antly affect nesting habits. The minor encroachment will be mitigated by enhancement of the remaining and most probable nesting area through establishment of a dune system. POLlCE 1. ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE POLICE PROTECTION SHALL BE REQUIRED AND THE DEGREE OF DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN THE EXPANSION OF SERVICES SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. The assurance that adequate police protection as a Development Order condition is acceptable. FIRE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE PROJECT. The assurance that adequate fire protection as a Development Order 3-5 WaO€:--lfI"'!", 3-6 I I I ,1 I I I I 'I I I ,I I I I I II I II condition is acceptable. 2. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT EXPANSION SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE FIRE CODE OR THE CITY OF CLEARWATER REGULATIONS, WHICHEVER ARE MORE STRINGENT. This condition is acceptable. 3. THE DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE FIRE FLOW WATER PRESSURE AND A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS, SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARMS. This condition is acceptable. 4. THE DEVELOPER SHALL IMPLEMENT ANY SPECIAL MEASURES REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF CLEARWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN REGARD TO PROTECTION OF THE HIGH-RISE TOWERS AND DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN ANY REQUIRED EXPANSION OF SERVICES (SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, ETC.) SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. Based upon correspondence from the City of Clearwater it is not anticipated that any IIspecial measuresll will be required by the City of Clearwater Fire Department. Exhibit 11 illustrates the City's ability to service the project without expansion of services (special equipment, etc.). SSK3:29 I/J'lI"""llIIl51 r ..,-' I.. 't [ =~,= ) L 'I('S ~ a lroo_llli l. \'I'a8c-j W' I 11 11 ,] I] " 11 I] I] 11 ,1 II 11 11 I ] I J I J I! II SECTION 4 , EXHIBITS .. COMMERClALlTOURIST FAaUTIES II '" II 'J II II II II II II II II II r'\. I I '-V II II II II II II II Source: II CItY of a.ar..- II CoinprehenlNe ..." 'I _____________.J.-{ , ("'\ I LEGEND 8 RECREATION/OPEN SITE - - ~ ..aH DEMMTY f\EStoemAl WEDlUIII DENSITY REsmamAL ~ ';-~1 .-UIIt..KftEM( ~ @ TIDAL SWAMPS AND FLATS ~ BEAai DUNES t. O- ut - .., .. ., tlcc SHERATON SAND KEY ~ Wade-Trim EnglnMftng Landaca.pe Arct\lWOt'" Planning EftWol""..,ta/ ~. ,. , .... '.. " " " " " " ....., " " ,""-- .................... .......- i . \ \ , , ) , /'/..... /'/ / / / , , - ....... -......' "............ ............' ............. .......', , I I I II I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I I I "". ~ EXHIBIT EXISTING LAND USE REVISED - APRIL 1988 1-A 4-} I I '1\ 1\ Ii .. I' ~ I' 1\ I] " Ii r 11 I I I Il I 1 I I I ...-.-----~. ------. --------. --_.-- --- , .."c_ ...., r l AL/C '/ /1 I{ \ AL/C Q 1.1 " .. ~ "" \" ~ o " '- <l ~ ~~ 7"0 ... f f). I)' '~,. .Mt: i. ",,:. ~ ,~ ;~t ~. _ IimZl r o'J o (P'I S .;.'.' ... o ~ - u Vl => !2:ioN ;::....o!2 x~2:. ~o~:g ..J'" ..u '.,01 AL/C ., iT- FMI6 i Source: \ City of Clearwater Zoning Atlas SHERATON SAND KEY t~Wad&-Trlm . U En~i L..aftd.cape ArohhMIttn ,.I&nniftt !~ ~. EXISTING ZONING REVISED - APRI~- 1988 1-[) 4-2 I"'I"'~'''''',,, /' S\t--lel'hfC---_ IIL~~?'I-:'" ,,\~ "- ,--~ ,c...;( ,I, -~ . e.. , ~' 'J1"i7"" ~ ~(""')- c::c' ~% ;E:2~ ~J"A "" ~I" - 7' iJ ~ ' 'V ,I '":.._-_ry/- TE" \:";11' -_....~ r,. I" "",,,,,,,, CI T Y OF CLEAR\VATER I I POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R. F LOR I D A 33518 - 4748 I J a n u a ry 26, 1988 \ \ :;';;,,:, '... l'.' "..." ~...". ., JAN '''~ PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT ,.'<;,':;' I c-'"' ~;, l 1989 I WADE-TRllvl Mr. David B. Gildersleeve Project Manager Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 334 Tampa, FL 33602 I I RE: Sheraton Sand Key I Dear Mr, Gildersleeve: I Please be advised that the zoning of the property identified as M&B 33.02, Sec. l7-29S-l5E, a portion of which is proposed to be developed with an expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel is zoned "B" (Business) ....'ith a Land Use Plan classification of Commercial/Tourist Facilities. Enclosed is a copy of the Land Use Plan map for the City of Clearwater and a copy of the Zoning Atlas identifying the designation of "B" zonin~. I There are no plans to amend either the zoning or Land Use Plan classification on this property as it now reflects the ten:1S of the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7. The~e designations provide for hotel or residential use of the property. T.~e allowable density is provided for in the stipulation and although it exceeds that provided for under the terms of the Land Use Plan, the stipulation shall prevail. I I If you have any questions, please contact this office. I I These development rights shall remain in full force and effect for a period of twenty (20) years, or until October 17, 2006. Sincerely, f2 L L_ Paula Harv~; -" "~r Planning Director 8 13 - -4 6 2 - 6 8 8 0 I I PH/jm Ene losures (2) I I 4-3 EXHIBIT 1 - C I .. f.' 'I" a / F m p / o~' m p n I and A ff; r mol;"" A r I; (J n Em I' /0." (' r .. I I I II ~ Ii 1\ II I! 11 I I I I I I I I 1 I /f"'//''''' If"'~\H C<~-__ 1':..1 ;:)~/'^___ IIL-"'" / /, ~ ~ I ....ci:-~ ~~/ "I',:rr;,"7--" ~" ~C"'J (D'--' ~~ ~~ . '~~ \~. ~/ ~-_I1/A TEn ~~/ -..... I r,. /f,1 ....",,,,,,'" C IT Y OF CLEAR\VATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR I D A 33518 - 4748 PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT \. ;'" \j'~ . :"-' l~:",." t' JAN ~'( 1988 ...~. ',<,/,: January 26, 1988 WADc-TRllvl Mr. David B, Gildersleeve Project Manager Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 334 Tampa, FL 33602 RE: Sheraton Sand Key Dear Mr. Gildersleeve: Please be advised that the zoning of the property identified as M&B 33.02, Se:. 17-29S-15E, a portion of which is proposed to be developed with an expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel is zoned "B" (Business) with a Land Use Plan classification of Commercial/Tourist Facilities, Enclosed is a copy of the Land 'else Plan map for the Ci ty of Clearwater and a copy of the Zoning Atlas identifying the designation of "B" zonin;;. There are no plans to amend either the zoning or Land Use Plan classification on this property as it no..' reflects the terms of the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7. These designations provide for hotel or residential use of the property, The allowable density is provided for ,n the stipulation and although it exceeds that provided for under the terms )f the Land Use Plan, the stipulation shall prevail. These development rights shall remain in full force and effect for a period of twenty (20) years, or until October 17,2006. If you have any questions, please contact ~nis office. Sincerely, f2L~. Paula Harvey 0 Planning Director 813--462-6880 PHI jm Enclosures (2) 4-3 EXHIBIT 1 - C .. L " u u I r nI l' I () " nI " n t (l" t! ..1 f fir m " t ii" ,.1 ( t i u n F m I' I () ," " r .. I'. I ~ I I I I I I I I _/ /~;/// GULF OF MEXICO - - /- ~r _en .. ... ~ ~,: 5 i n ("',, ,~O i ~;;' .;~'~ ~:J-a .' '..' /-!',/, ,,~-' 'C ~ ,I. cC1'y,/" . I.. "," ..... . <<,'. ..~ ~ I ~ ....;/ .'. ',:/ ;.:~) j. i ; ;i. .:: ;', 'ij; .~ ,'. ,..; '-"ji;' '0'''; . i,'.' . /."::/;/:;(/; ':'(i{;\:::)i, BEACH LEGEND .' DRI SUBJECT PROPERTY , F r Cl W - 0 Ire-ct Ion Proposed Mitered End Section Proposed Storm Sewer Proposed Storm Inlet - -c --E- /---:>-.. /"~." i .,"- I '.... /, - I o - _./ I 50 100 150 200 .;.------./ 1iG)~ f' -c ~ASTER DRAINAGE PLAN hevised April 1988 SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Consultants: w ade-Trim Edward 0, Stone & Associate Nathan. Evans. Pounders & Tavlor 1\ Ii 1\ II 11 , 1\ I II I I I I I I I I I I I . ' "::: .-----....--'--.. .....,-- --.--- GENERAL LOCATION REVISED - APRIL 1988 -----"..-" -- '. :;. N ~ I o 0.25 0.5 SCALE IN MILES DREW ST. CLEVELAND ST. . .... PROJECT SITE' '~:.:' BELLEAIR RD. o II: o Cl II: < oJ II: W .... < ~ c: < w d '> < c: ::> o (I) (I) ~ ULMERTON RD. " o c: w Cl o c: ci > oJ I%l W oJ ~ i w en . .' (I) ~ :J c: z < C Z W ALSINGHAM RD. , .' SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim ... Engineering Land5cape Archltect"e o Planning Environmental Sclence5 4-5 E. BAY DR, --..-- " GULF-TO-BAY BLVD. '> < o Z < ..J J: Cl :r , \ ' . - ' - I ..--... -. Cl C ,.. I I: 0 ... '" ... .. n - 0 N ~ . . /' I . - -, I ,I ~ I I I~ J10 I ~ / ~~1" I /// C I ~/ ~ I' / I +:~/ 41fJ -. I \ ~ /~v ~~~\\,/ vv l.'I '~ /~~ ~ 1\( 'i I ( I /~ ~~~ '. II" I~! m /~ .?J2~ /\J (\\J ! L( () en G) I o "0 m 9~ tr')i" /" I ::: 0 Z - - o m C c: _ -- ~ LS'." (' . .\ I -. (l) I c ~ :J =. (l) 0 ::J C . . ~ j \, \J I D ) \ l' I ~/ \' lU~f ---J JI\ ~ ,,/ J J L . (:L - - ) y -- / -:. GULF BLVD. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Wade-Trim ~ .. ........ .......... .... I'.. . Pta , 4 fa" u . ...... ... I TOPOGRAPHY REVlSED - APRIL 1988 I I I I I I II II II 11 I ,: Ii 1\ I I I I I '. 0.. '.. 0.:.' N ~ 0 500 1000 2000 V14 EL 14 Gulf of Mexico PROJECT SITE ~ l.,J eCD ,,' .. -n '0 i~ V14 EL 15 Clearwater Harbor LEGEND A 1 - A30 Zone of 100- Yr, flood ; ba Ie flood elevations & flood hazard factor. oetermlned. V14 EL 13 V1 - V30 Zone of 100-Yr, coa.tal flood with veloclty ; ba.. flood elevation. & flood hazard factora not determined. EL ~9 8a.. Flood Elevation A11 EL 12 ~ SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim .... Engineering Landscape ~rchltec;lure .-:II Planning Environmental Science. MAP C-2 EXHIBIT 3-C FLOOD PLAINS REVISED - APRlL 1988 4-7 N ~ I 0 500 1000 2000 G u I f of Mexico . ~,.;~,;- . ......... .".1' . -.'t:,' . '. ;,t::~:- " ~(~. . 540 Clearwater Harbor LEGEND . .". 133 - Multiple Dwelling Units - Low Rise 134 - Multiple Dwelling Units - High Rise 181 - Swimming Beaches 185 - Parks 540 - Bays & Estuaries 710 - Beaches - Other than Swimming 322 - Coastal Scrub 11.96 Ac. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~Wade-Trim EnginHrlng Landaca~ Archllecl16. Planning Environmental sa.ncel LAND USE & VEGETATION REVISED - APRIL 1988 I I I I I I I I 'i' I ~1~ " I I I I I I I I MAP I D&F EXHIBfT I 3-D 11 I 1\ II ,I .1 1\ II II ,J 11 I I I I I I I I I ---.-..., --.... ..-..~".. -.. --.-.........--------------..-- N ~ l o 0.25 0.5 SCALE IN MILES e. CHESTNUT ST. EI3 ULMERTON RD. II) o o c:: Z < Ci Z WALSINGHAM RD. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim ... Engineering Land~cape Archl\ecl~e U Planning Environmental Selene.. . DREW ST. CLEVELAND ST. o o c:: w Cl o i: GULF-TO-BAY BLVD. > < o Z < ..J :I: Cl :t BELLEAIR RD. > < E ~ o II) ~ ;( E. BAY DR. LEGEND o WATER TREATMENT PLANT . SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT A POLICE STATION . FIRE STATION EI3 HOSPITAL o > ..J 10 W ..J o ; ;( w II) SERVICE AREAS REVISED - APRIL 1988 4-9 MAP I, EXHIBIT 3 - E Table 20-1. Construction Expenditures and Employment Sheraton Sand Key Resort TYPE OF IMPACT IMPACT-TAMPA BAY REGION -- Total Amount Percentage $ in Region ; n Reg ion 0 Construction Expenditures A. Labor $28,829,000 $27,387,550 95% B. Materials 28,563,000 14,100,000 50% C. Professional Services 1,885,000 925,000 50% D. Overhead 27,190,000 17,705,000 65% TOTAL 86,467,000 60,117,550 70% 0 Employment Projections A. Construction Employment 331 314 95% B. Employment Income (Labor) $28,829,000 $27,387,550 95% Source: Grand Couloir Corporation SSKl:33 4-10 I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,I I I I I I 1I"""'~rt rN" I.., [ - ,- . - -. r..~'. 'I E:...._I&!t.: EXHIBIT 4-A WaoE-.1wr II Ii Total 750 Tampa Bay % Impact to Tampa II Unit Impact Region Impact Bay Region II Project & Con st ruct ion Management $2,189,430 2,189,430 100% 11 Financing Fees 2,789,720 2,789,720 100% Legal 262,850 131,425 50% 11 Permits and 1,851,550 1,851,550 100% Impact Fees II FF&E 11,000,000 1,650,000 15% i Interest Exp. 5,760,425 5,760,425 100% II Systems 612,500 612,500 100% 11 Pre-opening 660,000 660,000 100% Expenses ~ Contingencies 2,060,000 2,060,000 100% J TOTAL $27,186,475 $17,705,050 65% I Round ed $27,190,000 $17,705,000 65% ----------- ----------- ---- ----------- ----------- I I: I SSK1:34 I I I I 4-11 ."''''~Ill I F' ~ IL " V,'aoe. T rifT' r == l EXHIBIT 4-B k.~~.f, Iila_lIlllt. Table 20-2. Non-construction Permanent Employees and Estimated Annual Payroll by Season Normal Season Fersonnel Under $5,000 Executive Rooms Food & Beverage Accounting Telephone Gift Shop Sa 1 es/ t~a rket i ng Maintenance Pool TOTAL ~ Season Personnel Un d e r $5,000 Executive Rooms Food &. Beverage Accounting Telephone Gift Shop Sales/ Marketing Maintenance Pool TOTAL $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- 6,900 9,999 14,999 97 32 102 93 3 5 11 199 23 6 173 $15,000- 24,999 2 5 10 3 6 26 $15,000- 24,999 2 6 11 4 6 29 $25,000- over 2 2 2 3 10 2 21 $25,000- over 2 2 2 3 11 2 22 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Annual payroll for all non-construction permanent employees is estimated at $5,060,000. $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- 6,900 9,999 14,999 120 38 151 126 3 6 14 32 8 271 227 C. FOR ALL TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE A BREAKDOWN BY INCOME GROUP ~OR ALL CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT USING THE FORMAT BELOW. FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, ALSO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL BREAKDOWN BY INCOME GROUP FOR NON-CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT USING THE FORMAT BELOW. Table 20-3. Construction Employment by Income Group Construction Personnel - Per Annum Under $5,000 HVAC t~echani cs Bricklayers/ Bl ockl ayers Carpenters $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- 6,900 9,999 14,999 24,999 over 22 4-12 28 35 II"" "''-(II! r~I~' [ i,,,- , t. ~'. :: i r.Do_.~. Waae.lrn EXHl BIT 4-C I I Construction Personnel - Continued Under $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- 1\ $5,000 6,900 9,999 14,999 24,999 over Cement Masons 20 Electricians 22 II Elevator Constructors 8 Gl azi ers 12 , II Ironworkers 20 Laborers 22 Lathers 12 Painters 16 I~ Plaste rers 16 Pl umbers/ Pi pefi tters 14 I: Roofers 18 Sheet Metal Workers 16 I! Soft Fl 00 r Layers 14 Sprinkler Fi tters 8 II Til e Setters 12 Welders 4 - TOTAL 52 251 16 11 Powe r Equi Dment Operators I, Backhoe 2 Bulldozer 2 Compactor 2 I: Crane 2 Grader 2 Piledriver 2 I TOTAL 52 257 U I Source: Grand Couloir Corporation I I SSK3:30 I I L-13 I I!l"''''''~ I'"~' WaQf:-lrlm [= = ] L "Il'. Y f! Il.._.:~ J""""~' /"~:=t ~.L C'::;~-'__ 1'~ ;..---- l.,z-:.. l~. .~,,~J..""" ~~~:' . I. _n... \ ~ ~ ~....../ . ,- ,. .'I'f'\T . ,~ . -----.- ~"~" <.: ~ -- \ .~, - ,__ _ ....."-l.'. ...,. . \ . -.... . ~;~. ~;/ ~-.!Y/ fEr \\,1' __,., ",. ,,1 "-JI"J;.-/IJ CITY OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R. F LOR I D A 3 4 6 1 8 . 4 7 4 8 December 15, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 . , . \.. (\,,,'",.," 1.1 ... RE: Sheraton Sand Key Expansion Sanitary Service Dear Mr. Mai: Your letter of November 9, 1987, regarding the above has been reviewed. The City of Clearwater's existing sanitary system can accommodate the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort described in your letter. Very truly yours, J~. ',C-P---- William C. Baker Director of Public Works \-lCB : TCJ : j 1 copies: E. S. Haeseker, Asst. City Manager John Dennis, Briley Wild & Associates 4-14 "~("I!pl ~mnlnvmpnl ?n('! .Afflrmatlve Action Emplover" EXHI BIT 5 I I I I I I I I I I .1 I I I I I I I AI I Ii II ! It 11 1-\ II 1.1 11 .. 1\ I I I( I I I I I I ('1,"1'", ,1' {, ~l ~~~ / S\I\ tF1",c}-_ l'L~~??~ ~~ -.. ~c..; ,"// ~... ~'~ '" ~C"") ._u -~ '_ n.... ......., ~,- . ---- " .. '-"' =-_"_0.. t::;:), ..... ---- :-.... \ \~-=--=- ~\\ .....~A TE~~~/ '<ci"'J",1 C I T Y o F February 18, 1988 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 RE: Sanitary Sewer Service Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W A T Ef.l:.,J"~;O .A~ Dl\':'.r41~:(e-~4 748 t." 1"\: . ~:',.l, \',' ",;. " ~Jll:',,,\,,,,,:,,.jj\..t~. ~..t, > ....It ~.~\ .;::.~ ,. '-<;, ~i;j . FEB 22 1988 WADE-TRlIJ. Your inquiry of February 10, 1988, regarding additional sanitary sewer service to the above has been reviewed by Clearwater's engineering consul tant. Clearwater has the ability to accommodate the sanitary flows as proposed in your letter for expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Very truly yours, O~C'~ William C. Baker Director of Public Works WCB:TCJ:jl copy: E. S. Haeseker, Asst. City Manager 4-15 "Eaua! Employment and Affirmative Action Employer" EXHI BIT 5 - 11"""'" ", 'C. Jl' -. II" S~t\ ~':"iC--'-- \'L4..ts'l:--" ~\~ . ',""L ':. ~c....i ~.l,. , ~.\ ~ ~ ~r")_._'?ff..., :\ <~ ,r-: . ,,....,., ~f'f'\ "~'.~ ~~ "",\ -;.---~TE\\.\;/ "-",,;,,111" CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEP..-\.RTl\1ENT POST OFFICE BOX 4749 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE AND DISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET OFFICE OF UTILITIES DIRECTOR November 19, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Potable Water Supply for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: We have received your letter of November 9, 1987, requesting information regarding the ability of the City of Clearwater Utilities Department to provide potable water source for the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Upon review of the netHork analysis of our water distribution system and discussions or this subject with our consulting engineer, it has been determined that the City of ClearHater will have no problems providing adequate potable water se~vice to this facility. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, C~~ - /! i~~:rj;~~ Cecil M. Hen~son, J/., P.E. Utilities Director 01H: TRH: ns cc: Tom Hackett, ~ater Superintendent Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager ~ GAS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I '" WATER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 4-16 . .. SOLID WASTE FXHIBIT 6 - A 11 II 11 II IYo Ii ;; 1 11 I II I] I I, I I, I I I I I I ","'1'"" ", 'l ", / ~\.I\ ""Y~---_ l~~~\. ~t::; ,d'l 2';. ~::L:::::. ~ ~ .-- c(, t r-:: :':=':c - c::I ~ ~ f1'\ == :-..... ~ \:':"YA -==- ~ II ';.7'b:-- ...~ II ... 'Y~ T n \" " ~<.. " E ",. II'" <'~"III,I C I T Y o F CLE.A.R'VATER POST OFFICE BOX 4749 C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR IDA 3 4 6 1 B . 4 7 4 9 Office 01 Utilities DIrector ~ '\. ',~..~ \ " . .. " ~ ' ' I;', . .... -..... " ,., , ' ," r '. L_ . ,', I .' I ~- " ./ i ~..~ ~ I: February 11, 1988 FEe 1 8 1988 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 "Ot ., .LJE~I~'r' . .. ~'. Re: Determination of Potable Water Supply for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion De a r Hr. Ha i : I have received your letter dated February 10, 1988, requesting correspondence indicating the City of Clearwater's ability to accommodate proposed expansion of hotel suites and residential condominiums at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Please be advised that I have reviewed your request and determined that the City has sufficient capabilities to provide 156,992 gallons of potable water per day to the above referenced development. If you should have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, c#~M;:~~ Cecil tL H Utilities Jr., P.E. CMH:bp cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager Torn Hackett, Water Superintendent 4-17 ~""","""!"""""""r>""'" ,=,,....,... f.;.~lirrr,~'l\'f1 A~~lor EmDlovpr" EXHIBIT 6 - POST OFFICE BOX 4749 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111""'''''"'-- /'S\HOF~~IC----_ ."L'4..~/)../""'-:. \~ 1",-.... ~"( ,I. ~ !;: ':. ,~ . ~ .YTl,'.r...... ... ~~ ~---- l<(~ ~ r- I t::J ~ ~f1"" /~ \ '-c7 ~ " '::.~ ~.~'" ~_'I1/.ATr:n ~~"l -_..." ll\. /1" "",,,,,11' CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE ANO OISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET Utilities Director (813) 462-6790 November 21, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P. E. Wade-Trim, Incorporated 201 East Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Refuse Collection and Disposal for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Mai: Your letter concerning the City of Clearwater's ability to provide refuse collection and disposal to the proposed development of Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion was forwarded to my office on November 13, 1987. I have reviewed the proposed solid waste requirements and the City of Clearwater, Utilities Department, Sanitation Division will be able to dispose of the 7.7 cubic yards of solid waste you propose will be generated by that development each day. If I can be of further help, please feel free to call on me. Your~ very truly, /;" .. :.~ /~~~~ Cecil . Be rson, Jr., P. E. Utilities D rector CMH:WJP:fa cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager $ GAS WATER . .. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL . .. SOLID WASTE EXHIBIT 7 - A I "E quo: Employment o;-d-lPffirmotive Action E mp loyer" 1\ Ii II Ii 11 II I 11 I I I I I I I I I I I ,f"""l:l'....",,- / ~\~ tI'II(Cr--- l~~?,j~ ~:-....; I .-" ~c...i ,\'i e. ~ ~, ~ ~~ _=.. c:(~ ~,- --==-. ~~ ~ =~=:.. ~l \.~~ .-..-- ~ll\ ~n!,~,/ C I T Y o F CLEAR\VATER POST OFFICE BOX 4749 C LEA R W ATE R. .. FLORIDA 34618.4749 ~r;\.''''', '7'.-. tIt'.' 'II-""..r~ r.,\ "-.. C".."i~" I . ~.' \' ,I"! .:...; ~:..." I. '.' J' ,,\.\.!.- /r.(' J/ It> I.. ,'1- \ \. r~ ::;. ...'.... ~"'... ~' [' . r i t t .' ~!~,I . ~i FEB ! S 1983 OHice of Ulilltles Director Fe b r u a ry 11, 1 9 88 WADE_ TRI/~1 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. vJ ad e - T rim, I n c . 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Refuse Collection and Disposal for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion De arM r. 1>1 a i : I have received your letter dated February 10, 1988, requesting correspondence indicating the City of Clearwater-s ability to accommodate proposed expansion of hotel suites and residential condominiums at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Please be advised that I have reviewed your request and determined t~at the City has suffici~nt capacities to dispose of the 12.7 cubic yards of solid waste generited dai~y by the above referenced development. If you should have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, ~/~--- - (- ~:.i?t . ';R~/ Cecilt,. He rson, Jr., P.E. Utilities {rector om : bp cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager Wayman Pearsor, Sanitation Superintendent 4-19 "Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer" EXHIBIT 7 - f - ~ .. . c.t: ":. ~ (, . (.('~ (' f. (. f {,' t . { '( t E.' fi, : fc~ . .. !-' ,,'~. ",', C' ~ t, t' C. " e. (' ,~ t(.:.~"l , . ... '" t" (: (. lo... 4 cC: I I I Florida Power CORPORATION Mr. Hung T. l-1ai Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Ke:medy Tampa, FL 33602 Subject: Dear Mr. Mai: November 16, 1987 Boulevard, Suite 334 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, FL Per your request, I am happy to inform you that Florida Power has the necessary power facilities to connect your proposed 750 room hotel expansion for Sheraton Sand Key Resort. I I I I I I I If we may be of further assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate in calling us. I EEB/rp Sincerely, FLORIDA POvffiR CORPOPATION / / / '- .--' , -/ ) .' /'1 I " -:-' / Ernest ~.' ---Baker, Supervisor Clearwa~er Engineering 2166 PALMETTO STREET. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34625 A Florida Progress Company 4-20 I I I I I I I I EXHIBIT 8 - A 1\ : II ..... .- ... .. i......... ..._... ...........: .. ... .. ..... It-,:-.~ \ ~-.. _. ;:.. / .". :--"?' . !'~c~'"' .:'iEl[JJ , ... tJ 1 C . ~7 ]988 II 11 vrAD~ c- rF:Il~,~ Florida Power CORPOR....TION February 15, 1988 I.. 1i t 1 II Ii Mr. Hung T. Mai Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Tampa, FL 33602 Boulevard, suite 334 II! I 11 I I I I I I I I I I subject: Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Mai: In reply to your letter of February 10, 1988, you are advised that Florida Power Corporation has the necessary power facilities to connect your proposed 750 room hotel expansion for Sheraton Sand Key Resort and any residential condominiums as well. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call us. Sincerely, FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION '\ (t . '"""', "Ct'i , . \:; . , ~. ' ~ ,,~-. (/' \ '. ,-.(l--- ____ Joseph P. Skala, Supervisor Clearwater Engineering rp c: Mr. Bruce L. Power, Sr. 2166 PALMETTO STREET' CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34625 A Florida Progress Company 4-21 EXHIBtT 8 - E CITY OF CLEARWATER I I UTILITIES D E P ~-\. R T 1\1 E ~ T POST OFFICE BOX 4H9 I I I I I CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE OF OFFICE ANO DISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET UTILITIES DIRECTOR December 2, 1987 f\1c. Hllng T. f\1Fli, P.P.. \vade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florjna 33602 Dear Mr. Mai: I I T~an~ you for your letter concerning the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The City of Clearwater has a four-inch high-pressure gas main on Glllf Bnulevard that currently serves the Sheraton. This gas main has ample volume to meet all future natural gas requirements of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort and its proposed expansion. Yours very truly, C-~ /~ L ./1' ! /A.-<.~/;?1;~ Cecil M. H derson, Jr., P.E. Utilities Director I I I I I T~e City of Clearwater and its Gas Divj.sion look forward to ','ork ing ,-,'i th the Shera ton Sand Key Re sort in the f1.ltuye. Cf\1H: J!'1L: mw I I ~ G~AS I I WATER . .. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 4-22 =......._t,-,',.-.~.-. r'r-.r1 t:.ff~!"IT'c~!\'e t,,:110ri Err.t,loye~" SOLID WASTE I EXHIBIT 9 ., Ii 11 II IJ II 11 11 II 11 I I I I I I I I I I . :~,.~ . ,~ . '.._:_l ~j.j." J. ',"l ' ." . ~ "'-';/' '<<: . ~.., ..~~ Department of Police Office of Police Chief ~-.-. 1988 A~f.i -- WADE-TRII\o1 City of Clearwater 644 Pierce Street Clearwater, Florida 33516 813/462/6332 April 25, 1988 Ms. Bonnie prinse Wade-Tr im, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Dear Ms. prinse: As a follow-up to my prior letter of January 26, 1988 concerning the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, I wish to inform you of additional information with regard to the requirement for additional police personnel which was not available at the time of my original letter. I am pleased to announce that subsequent to January of 1988, the City of Clearwater now has an operational police sub-station located on the south end of Clearwater Beach with sufficient manpower at the present time to deal with providing police service to Sand Key which I do not feel will be specifically impacted by the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Rather, my initial comments in the letter of January 26, 1988 were directed at the total building expansion on Sand Key that I feel is going to impact the requirement for the expansion of police services in the future. Please contact me if you need any further clarification with regards to my position on this matter. Sincerely, J-/"4 SID KLEIN Chief of police SRK:bw EXHI BIT 10 4-23 ","'~;;c-~ h'..:l....~?'?~. ~:~ ~, ~c:::; "I" ~~ ~....~ ~ ~<""" = c:( ~ ~~ -- - ~~ \~- ~\' '7'!J:- ~\\ ~-7A TE9.\,/ ~,,,,.,,,lll ~I C1 TY OF CLEARWATER ~ il fi rl \1 I ~.I " POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R. F LOR 1 D A 33518 - 4748 Office of Fir. Chi.f Robert L O.vicbon I October 27, 1987 Ms. Bonnie Prinse Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Sui te 334 Tampa, FL 33602 :1 I I i1l : : I I Dear Ms. Prinse: In response to your recent letter, the Clearwater Fire Department is aware of the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The Fire Department does not feel any expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key would have an adverse affect on the departmentJs ability to continue to provide emergency medical service or fire protection. I _/ /;-1j2 , v-:. <..// : c./;/'l L.-. / ------?"(:,. ( ./ C. F. Meye'!"' Asst. Fire Chief d :1 :j 'I ~I II 11 il II Should you have any further questions, ~lease contact me. Very truly yours,. CFM/bak EXHIBIT 11 .. E q u "I E In P lor In f! n I "n d AI fir In .-, i 17 f! A c: , ion [... p lor" r .. 4-24 I, Ii II 11 II II 11 11 11 11 I I I I I I I I I ---...---------- ._--_._----_..-~_. ..-~-'. N ~ l ~1 o 0.25 0.5 1 SCALE IN MILES DREW ST. C'_EVELAND ST. SR 601 OiESTNUT ST. aULF-TO-BAY BLVD. EXISTING ROADWAY NETWORK REVISED - APRIL 1988 ULMERTON RD. Cl') o o c:: z < 15 WALSINGHAM RD. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ ~,~.~:,;~rim L..'''''' ^".",,'~. Planning Environmental Selenelll 4-25 .,: < o z < ~ :I: C) s: BELLEAIR RD. o c:: o C) a: < ..J a: w t- < ~ c:: < w o .,: < i: => o en en ::t E. BAY DR. SR a1l6 ci c:: w o o i: ci > ..J III W ~ :l: w en EXHIBIT 12 0) C\I co I "It 'P"' + It) 'P"' CO l t .. CO) 'P"' CO to- CO I I o 'P"' It) CO + + V C\I CO 0 CO CO J t '> '> <: ~ <: CO >- W >- It) V <: c( < 0 CO ~ ;: i ..J to- t2 w 0 < ~l C/) z 0 z < ~ z ~ ..J C/) < C\I C/) ~ 'P"' c:o Q., 0) 1676+48-1724 ;: co w MARIANNE .- 1069+48-1117 1356+48-1404 ~ .- .- c:o It) to- I M C\I + It) CO) to- CAUSEWAY BLVD. c: -+ Q 1584+79-1663 Z ~ ::!: <: J: % y 6'~,.(\ y S' )')' . '?~ ~x)' x~ '1;". 0)' '-.IJO S. ~ "' ~6'6' ~t-O S'Y6' )' . PROJEcrb~l SITE i C\I co + V 10 CO) 'P"' tOIO 'P"'o + CO) Vu o C\I CO) o v t; + 0) CO) C\I MEMORIAL CA.USEW A Y --+ -+ 1344+79-1423 2145+79-2224 ~ (('-9, ~ Q\;- LEGEND COURT ST. 222+33-255............. ~ I ......... BACKGROUND + SANDKEY _ TOTAL TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC 379+69=448 .- BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY co o to t~ CO) 10 -+ 379+42=421 , 055+56-"" .- W ALSINGHAM RD. CO) It) to- 0 to- to- ;!t~ 0) 10 'Of' co to- co SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim 8 Engine.rlng landJCape ~rchll'Clure Planning Environmental Sclencu C\I 10 ~l ...- + It) C') C') ~ 0 to I' > !! ..J CD U. ..J co ::> 10 CJ -+ 754+34-788 1997 P.M. PEAK HOUR BACKGROUND TRAFFIC REVISED - APRIL 1988 .'-26 N ~ EXHIBIT 13 I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ii Ii II II 11 11 I: II I I I I I I I I I I I 1!,.."'IIIl:r' F'~"I~' [= =, L ~'. . if ii.._odt. SECT! ON 5 ALTERNATE RESIDENTIAL USE TOWER 2 Waoe.lfl" E"""'"'' '.~"I"'" [ - ,- , l. ~'. .. i 1li..._1IG:E I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I An additional section of this Sufficiency Response is provided to further clarify questions raised by the review agencies and response by the applicant concerning the option of developing the second tower for 267 residential condominium units as opposed to 322 hotel suites. As noted earlier in this Sufficiency Response, a Settlement Stipula- tion, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7, provides for the development of either hotel or residential uses on the property. Recognizing that this option is available, the following supplemental information to the DRI/ADA is provided to identify the impacts/demands of the alternate use (i .e. residential condominium) upon the regional roadway system and other applicable facilities and services provided by the City of Clearwater. Please refer to the attached tables 21-1, 23-1, 24-1 and 25-1 which reflect consumption/demand for sanitary sewer, potable water, solid waste and energy. Commitment letters have been received and included in this Sufficiency Response for each facility type/service. Recognizing that the option of constructing the second tower as residential condominiums will require less natural gas than the first option, additional correspondence from the Utilities Department of the City of Clearwater is not required. SSK3:32 5-1 Wa-:Jf::' T rlrT, f - ~-- - - , Ii QUESTION 21 PUBLIC FACILITIES: WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT II Table 21-1. Ultimate Estimated Average Daily Wastewater Flows. AVERAGE DAILY Ii PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) FLOW (GPD)(b) FIRST BUILDING I '1\ Hotel Suite 428 rooms 100 gpd/room 42,800 Lobby Ba r 75 seats 30 gpd/seat 2,250 Entertainment III Lounge 250 seats 30 gpd/seat 7,500 Cafe & Dining 400 seats 50 gpd/seat 20,000 Bar (Lounge) 150 seats 30 gpd/seat 4,500 I: Reta il s 2,374 SF 0.1 gpd/SF 237 Health Spa/ Day Care 3,780 SF 0.18 gpd/SF 680 II Ballroom/ Meet; ng rooms 1,400 seats 3 gpd/seat 4,200 Subtota 1 82,167 I SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) I Hotel Suite 322 rooms 100 gpd/room 32,200 Subtotal 32,200 I Tota 1 (Option No. 1 Development) 114,367 GPO I SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) I CONDOMINIUMS o One Bedroom 54 units 150/gpd/unit 8,100 o Two Bedroom 213 un it s 225/gpd/unit 47,925 I Subtotal 56,025 I Tota 1 (Option No.2 Development) 138,192 GPO I ( a) - Source: Wastewater Engineering, Metcalf & Eddy, 1972. Chapter 10D-6, Rules of the Department of Health and Renabilitative Services I ( b) - Assumed to be 100% occupied I SSK3:31(1) 5-2 I .,..."'IIl:P; r~"t Waoe.l ,,;1" [ = ,= ) L ...!.~ J. & lI._lIII 10 I I .~ .~ ~t I ~ t ~ . '" "', .J ~ . ~f '" ~e .J , '" , ~ .:! I~ Ij I .. ~~ "'V N ...V ., C ., 0 I c "'~ ",e C> .. C> .. -' .J ...... ...... i: tLI .., I [I ~=: ~ I ~I i~1 ... I "'''' K, '" i~1 C::~ .z~ ~ -- ~I ~I c I 2~ ~ b b '" :~~I :~~I :::: r 8 i~ "'0 i[ '" I .. co '" .: .. t~ I F~I 0 g .. i: ~ .., , ~~ K. : ~ ;;'" .. ~~ :::~ 2 I ~ v I'" 1 ~~ =~I .. ::~ . :~ ~F N '" ~F -'" co c; _N :::f: eo ~= ~I .. ~''''I ~lI::"ll ~~ ~i O't:: I .. I 0'_ 0_ ~.. ... ~Ico ..'" N ~ ..,., ~I .., ~I .J ~ ~~I :: 1"'1 ~ ... ;,~ ~- -"" - co II I :: ~' ~col ~I M'-' '" -::~ "'''' v..... .z~ 0 .lI~ ~~ .. tl I .. rj ~ 0 ~ 0 v- v- -~ '" - ~ == o.v ,;.;: .:.: ':-J( .: ~ ~ ~ ~ I ,;I~ ,;1 .~ ~ ~ ~~.. ~ me N . c;cc ~I ~ ';; N ~ -~ l ~i :l: .. __.e o ~.... '" -= ,,=-.... I I I I Ii Ii 11 Ii 11 I' 1\ II Ii 11 I I I I I I I I I Il''''''''~':; r"'~"IL~ [ == ) l ~:..... .t;,,_IIlIf~ QUESTION 23 PUBLIC FACILITIES: WATER SUPPLY Table 23-1 Estimated Average Daily Potable Water Demands. AVERAGE DAILY PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) FLOW (GPD)(b) FIRST BUILDING Hotel Suite 428 rooms 120 gpd/room 51,360 Lobby Ba r 75 seats 30 gpd/seat 2,250 Entertai nment Lounge 250 seats 30 gpd/seat 7.500 Cafe & Dining 400 seats 50 gpd/seat 20,000 Bar (Lounge) 150 seats 30 gpd/seat 4,500 Reta il s 2,374 SF 0.16 gpd/SF 380 Hea lth Spa/ Day Care 3,780 SF 0.24 gpd/SF 907 Bal 1 room/ Meeting rooms 1,400 seats 3 gpd/seat 4,200 Subtota 1 91,097 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel Suite 322 rooms 120 qpd/room 38,640 Subtotal 38,640 Total (Option No. 1 Development) 129,737 GPO SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) Condominiums o One Bedroom 54 units 175/gpd/unit 9 ,450 o Two Bed room 213 units 265/gpd/unit 56,445 Subtota 1 65,895 Tota 1 (Option No.2 Development) 156,992 GPO (a) (b) Source: Wade-Trim, Inc., 1987 Assumed to be 100% occupied SSO:31(2) 5-3 Wadf.lr1fT Total (Option No.1 Development) 7.7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 24 PUBLIC FACILITIES: SOLID WASTE Table 24-1 Estimated Daily Volumes of Solid Waste. PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE (a) AVERAGE DAILY SOLID WASTE GENERATION (b) LBS./DAY C.Y./DAY(c) FIRST BUILDING Hotel & Amenit i es 428 rooms 2.5 Lbs/Room/Day 1070 4.4 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel & Amenities 322 rooms 2.5 Lbs/Room/Day 805 1,875 3.3 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO. 2) Condomi n i :;::1S o One Bedroom 54 units 6 1 bs/unit/day 324 1.3 o Two Bedroom 213 units 8 lbs/unit/day 1,704 7.0 Total (Option No. 2 De ve 1 op:nent) 3,098 12.7 ~~? Source: Sheraton Sand Key Historical Usage ( Assume to be 100% occupied c) Assume 243 pounds per cubic yard SSK3:31(3) 5-4 .:" "'"IIUIl r~"ll' [= = J ... "!.~ J, .loo_.~ Wa::;e. T rifT, I , Ii II II I" 1\ Ii I] 11 I I I I I I I I I I P,,.""-.I; f' .~., I.. 'f [ = = } t, "!i.:. .. " II~-"'~ QUESTION 25 PUBLIC FACILITIES: ENERGY Table 25-1. Ultimate Estimated Average Daily Electrical Energy Consumption. PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) ENERGY PROJECTION ADD PD(b) (KWH) "[KW) FIRST BUILDING Hotel & Amenities 428 rooms 38.3 KWH/RM 16,392 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel & Amenities 322 rooms 38.3 KWH/RM 12,655 29,047 Total (Option No.1 Development) SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) Condominiums 267 units 45 KWH/UNIT 12,015 28,407 Total (Option No.2 Development) ~~~ Source: Sheraton Sand Key Historical Usage PO = 3.5 KW/RM SSK3:31(4) 5-:, V,'aOE-.l r liT'. 1,498 1,127 2,625 2,136 3 ,6 34 5-6 I I ' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I QUESTION 31 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: TRANSPORTATION CONSIDERATIONS The following additional data are presented to illustrate the impacts of developing Tower 2 for 267 residential condominium units as opposed to 322 hotel suites as provided for in the previously referenced Civil Court Settlement Stipulation. As outlined in the ADA, the development of Towers 1 & 2 as hotel suites generates the following peak hour trips: o 750 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 600 Trips The PM peak hour trip generation for Towers 1 & 2 hotel and condomin- ium is as follows: o 428 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 342 o 267 Condos X 0.51 trips/Condo = 136 478 Trips The attached tables illustrate the roadway link (i .e. Gulf Boulevard from Walsingham to 4th Avenue) impacted by the proposed development based on the two development alternates. Further, Exhibit 31-6 is provided to graphically illustrate project trip distribution at Gulf Boulevard and 4th Avenue. The origin-destination survey conducted by Wade-Trim in preparing the ADA submittal was conducted between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on September 22, 24 and 28, 1987 and yielded the following results: o Of the 42 motorists that were leaving the Sheraton Sand Key and traveling south, 15 responded that they were traveling to destinations south of Walsingham Road. Twelve of the respon- dents stated they were going to Indian Rocks Beach or Crabby Bills Restaurant. Only four were traveling to sites below Indian Rocks Beach. o Of the 80 motorists that were entering the Sheraton Sand Key from origins south of the site, eight stated they were arriving from locations south of Walsingham Road. Five of the respondents stated they were coming from Indian Rocks Be ach. The distribution included in the ADA showed that 114 project vehicles traveled south of Walsingham Road and did not track what those vehicles did beyond the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Walsingham Road. The attached revised 1997 Project Trip Distribution extends the study area to the south in order to better display project traffic. ri,""'llltr. r A:~" I.. , r = .= l L ~'. .. j, !il.._~ti 'v\.'a.JE-.irl.....- 1\ I: II II 11 11 I: I] f Ii f- Ii I I I I I I I I I ."''''11([' r"'~"I~' [= .=, L ,",,'. ... It 1l..._lIIIll'i From this distribution, based on the origin-destination study, Tables 1 & 2 were prepared. These tables display for the additional links the same information that Table 2A of the ADA displayed. Based on this more detailed analysis, the only roadway link that the project impacts will be Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue. The costs to improve this link are estimated to be: IMPACT FEE 750 rooms x $589/room = $441,750 428 rooms x $589/room = $252,092 267 condo x $454/room = $121,218 = $373,310 DCA RULE t~~o- _(~ig)773) x ($371,512 x 1.18)* x (0.1)** = $17,848.50 * Cost based on FDOT 1987 Cost Per Mile Table (Oct. 22, 1987) with 18% allowance for purchase of right-of-way ** Length of link is approximately 400' = 0.1 mile The developer's Fair Share contribution of $17,848.50. based upon the impacts of the project upon the 400' link of Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue, is considerably less than the exactions for compliance with Pinellas County's Transportation Impact Fee. In an effort to reduce the impact on the roadway network of the additional 750 rooms, the Sheraton Sand Key is proposing to reduce the number of trips generated by the hotel through the use of transporta- tion system management (TSM) strategies. These strategies will serve to mitigate the impact of hotel traffic, not through the construction of additional roadway lanes, but through responsible management policies of the hotel. Typically, roadways are designed and built to provide sufficient capacity for average conditions, estimated by average annual daily traffic volumes. Likewise, the hotel should be examined during average conditions and should not be required to mitigate the impact of conditions when it is 100 percent occupied as this is not the average condition. In the Sheraton Sand Key Resort's area there are seven (7) hotel properties which due to both proximity and market served are considered primary competitors. To illustrate the appropriateness of utilizing a 73% occupancy rate for the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, please refer to the following Table which compares Sheraton's facility with other area hotels. 5-8 V\a0'2-1rir: 390 207 270 428 381 206 975 742 70-75% 70-75% 80-85% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 55-65% 65-70% I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Facil ity Sheraton Sand Key Hilton Inn - Clearwater Don Cesar - St. Petersburg Branch Holiday Inn - Surfside Trade Winds Adams Mark Carib. Gulf Innisbrook - Tarpon Springs Marriott - Marco Island Rooms Estimated Occupancy Source: Leventhol & Horwath/Sheraton Sand Key Therefore, this analysis amends Table 31-2B in the original Application for Development Approval (ADA) and is based on the fact that the estimated annual occupancy rate for the Sheraton Sand Key is 73 percent as illustrated in this section. MITIGATION TECHNIQUES In order to reduce the number of trips generated by the facility on both a daily and a peak hour basis, the Sheraton Sank Key will enact several new policies and programs. These policies and their impact on traffic are discussed below. o Employee Shuttle In order to reduce the number of employee trips from the project, the hotel will operate a shuttle between the Indian Rocks Beach area a~d the hotel. This shuttle will operate on a regular basis to carry employees between the hotel and their cars. Data collection by the hotel determined that almost 13 percent of the hotel staff complete their work and leave the hotel between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Since work shifts are set by the hotel, this is a percentage that can be maintained by hotel management. Using the same distribution of traffic presented in the ADA, there will be 43 southbound employee trips on Gulf Boulevard between Wals;ngham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour at project build-out. These 43 employee trips will be removed from the roadway network and replaced with two trips of the shuttle for a reduction of 41 trips on the roadway link. o Parlor Car Service for Guests The Sheraton Sand Key proposes to operate a regularly scheduled shuttle (parlor car) service between the hotel and desired guest destinations to the south during P.M. peak and evening hours. The fixed travel route will be southward since the Clearwater Trolley 5-9 1!~"'IIIl;f" r~"II:.' r - - , &_~, -::: Il...~.c'r. \"laJ::-.~r,;r I I I I I I I' II i It I I I: Ii I I I I I 1!"""~1!r r ~ I" , [ -'. - , a..~~i l'illo__l. takes guests from the hotel to Clearwater Beach. The shuttle vehicle will be a custom designed luxury vehicle. Schedules will be established to meet the needs of guests, making this an attractive and convenient alternative to driving. From the analysis in the ADA, it was estimated that there would be 83 total southbound trips to Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour. Since 43 of these trips will be employees. as was previously calculated, there will be 40 tri ps by guests. From a survey of guests conducted by the Sheraton Sand Key during March, 1988, it was found that approximately 85 percent of the guests would use the shuttle vehicle to reach their destinations. Replacing 85 percent of the vehicle trips with two shuttle trips would reduce the project traffic on the Gulf Boulevard link by an additional 34 vehicle trips. o Other Mitigation Techniques In order to reduce building costs and reduce traffic to the Sheraton Sand Key, the hotel proposes to relocate its laundry and bakery to the mainland. This will eliminate both employee and service vehicle trips that are related to these services. This trip reduction will not be strongly related to a peak hour, but will serve to reduce the total trips generated by the facility throughout the day. It;s anticipated that the relocation of support services will result in the reduction of employee trips and service vehicle trips. L ink An a 1 y s i s In the ADA, the only roadway link that operated at an unacceptable level of service, and on which project traffic was greater than five percent of the link capacity, was Gulf Boulevard between Wals;ngham and 4th Avenue. On the link, project traffic comprised 13.0 percent of the roadway capacity. In summary, through the proposed TSM mitigation techniques, project traffic on that link during the P.M. peak hour has been reduced from 83 vehicles to 8 vehicles and project traffic will comprise only 1.1 percent of the roadway capacity, indicating that no further measures beyond those previously identified will be required of the Sheraton Sand Key. SSK3:32 5-10 V'./a02- i rl~' I I I II I I I. I I. I I I I I I I I I I I 5 DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EXPANSION OF THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT FOR GRAND COULOIR CORPORATION I....=~- .~~ f .~. ?~,. .:~: '~;;:'~ ..4"~:~""',~ :::::, ~'-~.r' I I b~... ~" -0 ~". ".... '-'... ... PREPARED BY: 1 Ff/J',\ 8;','( , ! REGION/aJ.. PLANNING COtJNqt ,~~~, Wade-Trim .. E SJ Engineering Landscape ArchItecture ~~:.... Planning Environmental Sciences 201 E. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 334 Tampa, FL 33602 DR~7~ 1------- u II Wade-Trim I I I I .~n~. ..,. I~~ I r~!:' J ~~~~ I.~-~. I Group Services: I Engineering I Planning Sciences Landscape I: ArchitectJfC I I I I I I I I I June 10, 1988 Ms. Suzanne Cooper DRI Coordinator Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 219 St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 SUbject: ORI '179 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Ms. Cooper: On behalf of Grand Couloir Corporation, Wade-Trim is pleased to submit this Sufficiency Response (SR) for The Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Development of Regional Impact. Because of the fact that the stipulations in the recent court decisions allowing the construction of residential and hotel units appeared to be of concern, we have calculated the impacts that would be created if the second tower were built as a residential property. The results of this analysis are included in the response under Section 5 headed "Alternate Residential Use." A total of 32 copies have been delivered to all individuals listed on the attached Sufficiency Response transmittal list. If additional copies are required or any supplemental information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Dave Gildersleeve of our staff. 'i.'0 WAO/ps SSK1:36 ZZZ2067-01 Attachment cc: T. Gene Prescott Gerald N. vonDohlen, Esq. Timothy Johnson, Esq. Bob Kay, Esq. Kevin Baker Russ Kimball Pat Alsup I~IE;-;~' ,~C, '''''',;~~.--:- . '.. . . . '." \'? . ...... - .. ..~--:. ~........,_':" ~..."C' .J. TA.'U'A RA '( P..EGION/>J.. PLANNING COUNCIL Wade-Trlm.lne Me"llber of the \/l'ade.TwT' Gro,-,p 201 E Kennedy Boulevard . SUite 334 . Tampa Florida 33602 813-221.::'090 . teleCop,er 813-229-0974 I I I I I ~. I I I I I I I I I I I I I t~"'..... · ~'., -- ~ .'. ~~ ~-~. TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Table of Contents List of Exhibits Sufficiency Response Transmittal List Page i ;; i i i Section 1 - Response to Requests for Additional Information A. Background Information 1-1 B. Environment and Natural Resources Question 13 - Ai r 1-9 Question 14 - Land 1-10 Question 25 - Water Quality 1-11 Question 17 - Fl oodpl a; ns 1-12 Question 18 - Vegetation and Wil dl ife 1-13 C. Economy 1-14 D. Public Facilities Question 21 - Wastewater 1-17 Question 22 - Drainage 1-18 Question 23 - Water Supply 1-19 Question 24 - Solid Waste 1-20 Question 25 - Energy 1-21 Question 27 - Recreation and Open Space 1-22 Question 29 - Police 1-23 Question 30 - Fire 1-24 E. Transportation 1-25 Section 2 - Response to Additional Agency Comments A. Letter from City of Clearwater B. Letter from Southwest Florida Water Management District C. Letter from Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization D. Letter from United States Department of Agriculture E. Letter from Florida Department of Natural Resources F. Memorandum from Florida Department of Natural Resources G. Letter from Division of Historic Resources 2-1 2-6 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 Section 3 - Response to Preliminary Development Order Conditions A. General Conditions B. Environment and Natural Resources C. Public Facilities D. Transportation 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4-1 Section 4 - Exhibits i Wade-Trim I I! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .JI'~. ~., t - - 1 .. .r. ~ .. ..._~. LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit , Subject Page 1A City of Clearwater Land Use 16 City of Clearwater Zoning Map 1C Letter from Paula Harvey 2 Revised Map G 3A-E Revised Maps A, C, 0, F and I 4A Table 20-11 - Labeled 46 Overhead Costs - Detailed 4C Table 20-2 - Labeled 5A Letter from City of Clearwater - Sanitary Sewer 5B Letter from City of Clearwater - Sanitary Sewer 6A Letter from City of Clearwater - Potable Water 6B Letter from City of Clearwater - Potable Water 7A Letter from City of Clearwater - Solid Waste 7B Letter from City of Clearwater - Solid Waste 8A Letter from Florida Power Corporation 8B Letter from Florida Power Corporation 9 Letter from City of Clearwater 10 Letter from City of Clearwater - Police Department 11 Letter from City of Clearwater - Fire Department 12 State Roadways Map 13 Existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort and the Proposed Expansion Map 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 A-22 4-23 4-24 4-25 4-26 Section 5 - Alternate Residential Use - Tower 2 5-1 SSKl:37 i i Wade.Trll1" I. it I. I I I. I I I I I I I I I t I I I .~".... r~" I" .. [.. = 1 .~!.,",~ ~-~. DRI SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL LIST Ms. Suzanne T. Cooper, DRI Coordinator Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 9455 Koger Boulevard, Suite 219 St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 Mr. Richard Adair Florida Department of Transportation 4950 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 500 Tampa, Florida 33609 10 Copies SR 1 Copy SR Ms. Terry Porter, DRI Coordinator Mr. Louis Fernandez Department of Environmental Regulation 7601 Highway 301 North Tampa, Florida 33610 2 Copies SR Mr. George Percy, State Historic Pres. Officer Chief, Bureau of Historic Preservation Division of Historic Resources Department of State, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Mike Allen Office of Environmental Services Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission 620 South Meridian Tallahassee, Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Clark Hull, Sr. Env. Scientist Resource Regulation Department Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street Brooksv;lle, Florida 33512-9712 Mr. Bill Howell Bureau of Biological & Interpretive Services Department of Natural Resources 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Room 508 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 5 Copies SR 2 Copies SR Mr. Dennis Harmon, Chief Bureau of Economic Analysis Florida Department of Commerce 406 Fletcher Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-8132 1 Copy SR i;i Wade-Trim 11--- il I I I I. I I I I I I I 1\ I I I I I .~~. r~~" ..~J ~_.... Mr. Tom Beck, Chief Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Resource Management Rhyne Building 2740 Centerv;ew Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Mr. A. J. Salem Planning Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 4970 Jacksonville, Florida 32232-0019 1 Copy SR 1 Copy SR Mr. Connor Davis Marine Fisheries Commission 2562 Executive Center Circle, E., Suite 211 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 1 Copy SR Mr. Gene Heath, General Manager West Coast Regional Water Supply Authority 2535 Landmark Drive, Suite 211 Clearwater, Florida 33519 Mr. William Saalman, III U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service 5118 North 56th Street, Suite 250 Tampa, Florida 33610 1 Copy SR 1 Copy SR Mr. Jim Mull er Florida Natural Areas Inventory 254 East Sixth Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32303 1 Copy SR . Mr. Wilbur Barnes Executive Director P;nellas Suncoast Transit Authority 14840 49th Street North Clearwater, Florida 33520 Hr. Hugh Pascoe P;nellas Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization 440 Cou rt St reet Clearwater, Florida 33516 1 Copy SR 1 Copy SR Mr. Guy Daines Pinellas County Civil Emergency Services 315 Court St reet Clearwter, Florida 34616 1 Copy SR SSK1:37 iv Wade-Trim ~-------- - --- II I I I I I. I SECTION 1 RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION II I I I I I I I I I I I 1:--- -- II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....1':'1... r~~' ti~] .. ..r.,," ~ ....... A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION QUESTIONS 11 & 12 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND MAPS 1. PLEASE PROVIDE A LAND USE AND ZONING MAP OF THE PROJECT SITE AND ADJACENT PARCELS. Exhibits I-A and I-B reflect the current City of Clearwater land use and zoning designations. The project site is zoned NBN (Business) with a Land Use Plan Classification of Commerc;al/ Tourist Facilities, which reflect the terms of the Settlement Stipulations (Court Case No. 83-14905-7 and 78-4765-7). Further, as noted in Ms. Paula Harvey's letter dated January 26, 1988, "the allowable density is provided for in the stipulation, and although it exceeds that provided for under the terms of the Land Use Plan, the stipulation shall prevail" (See Exhibit I-C). 2. PLEASE PROVIDE A REVISED COPY OF MAP G. MUCH OF THE PRINTING ON THE PRESENT COPY IS UNCLEAR AND SEVERAL AREAS DO NOT HAVE FLOW DIRECTION DELINEATED. A revised copy of Map G is enclosed as Exhibit 2 in the Exhibit section of this document. 3. MAPS, A, C, 0, F AND I INCORRECTLY SHOW THE SITE AS BEING LAND LOCKED RATHER THAN EXTENDING TO THE GULF OF MEXICO. REVISED MAPS WITH ACCURATE DISTANCE SCALES, SHOULD BE PROVIDED. Revised maps A, C, 0, F and I are enclosed as Exhibits 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D and 3-E in the Exhibit section of this document. 4. PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING SHERATON SAND KEY FACILITIES INCLUDING ANY INCREASE IN SQUARE' FOOTAGE, NUMBER OF ROOMS OR CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT, SUCH AS CONVERSION OF HOTEL ROOMS TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ETC. The proposed renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key will take place concurrent with the construction of the new hotel. Plans at this stage are preliminary. General upgrading of the public areas within the structure as well as in the guest rooms is planned. Conversion of ,various public areas (e.g. from restaurant to retail space or from lounge areas to meeting space) is probable. No net increase in square footage of these areas is planned. There will be no conversion from hotel rooms to residential units. 1-1 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~""~II r~" I" .. [== ] .. ~r..," ~ .---~. 5. PLEASE CLARIFY THE DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE STATEMENT ON PAGE 12-1 IN THE ADA THAT COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION IS PLANNED FOR LATE 1989 AND THE STATEMENT ON PAGE 12-2 IN THE ADA THAT THE RESORT EXPANSION IS TO BE DEVELOPED OVER A TEN-YEAR BUILD-OUT PERIOD. The completion of the first tower is scheduled for late 1989. Renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility will commence during construction of the first tower and is anticipated for completion concurrent with the first tower in 1989. Construction of the second tower will commence subsequent to 1989, and within the proposed 10 year buildout period. PLEASE GIVE A BREAKDOWN, PER ACRE AND SQUARE FOOT, OF LAND USE AFTER BUILD-OUT. PLEASE GIVE A BREAKDOWN OF DEVELOPMENT PER PHASE OF FLUCCS CATEGORY 145, TOURIST SERVICE, CONSISTS OF AUXILIARY FACILITIES TO SUPPORT OVERNIGHT TOURIST/TRAVEL LODGING. FLUCCS CATEGORY 140, COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES, INCLUDES COMMERCIAL RESORTS, AS SET FORTH IN "FLORIDA LAND USE COVER AND CLASSIFICATION" HAND BOOK. As designated in Category 140 of the Florida Land Use Cover Classification System, "Commercial and Services" incorporates commercial resorts, as noted. The following is a breakdown by acreage and square footage of the completed project as proposed. LAND USE CATEGORY TOTAL DEVELOPMENT (Expansion Site) i.Q. FT. ACRES St ructures Pavement Pools Pe rv; ous* 93,045 161,229 267,022 521,296 2.14 3.70 6.12 11.96 DEVELOPMENT SEAWARD OF CCCL (Expansion Site) Structures Pavement Pools Perv; ous 22,779 54,094 187,152 246,025 .52 1.24 4.30 6.06 DEVELOPMENT SEAWARD OF CCCL (Existing Site) Structures Pavement Perv; ous 4,090 75,305 288,305 367,700 .09 1.72 6.62 B:43 *Includes landscaping, plant;ngs, dunes and beach Source: Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Wade-Trim, Inc. 1-2 Wade-Trim i I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I, I I .~"'.... r~"I'" [== ] .. "'..'" JI .~_.. 6. HOW MANY STORIES ARE PROPOSED FOR THE NEW HOTEL TOWERS? The towers will not exceed 18 stories in height which includes 17 typical floors, with lobby meeting space and upper parking on the main level and a level of parking at grade level. 7. PLEASE SPECIFY ALL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS PROPOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE (CCCL). Development proposed seaward of the existing Coastal Construction Control 'Line (CCCL) includes portions of the hotel tower, patio, pool and decking, spa, detention basin, and dune system with walkways. 8. WILL THE EXPANSION REQUIRE A LAND USE AMENDMENT AND/OR REZONING? IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CHANGE(S) WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED. Neither a land use plan amendment nor a rezoning of the parcel will be required to accommodate future development. Proposed development is consistent with the existing land use plan and zoning atlas of the City of Clearwater. The designations reflect the terms of the Settlement Stipulations approved by the Court in Cases, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 and 83-14905-7 which provide for hotel or residential use of the property. 9. WITH REGARD TO THIS PROPOSED PROJECT, PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF COMMITMENTS MADE IN THE ADA AND SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE, TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OR TO PERMITTING AGENCIES BY THE DEVELOPER. The following commitments have-been excerpted from the Application for Development Approval (ADA) and Sufficiency Response (SR): ADA Comm; tment s o The low-rise building areas designed around the towers will include a 50-75 seat lobby, 250 seat entertainment lounge, 250-300 seat cafe, 80-100 seat restaurant, retail space, health spa, day care center, indoor pool, ballroom/meeting rooms, admin;strative/ registration area, prefunct;on areas, rest room facilities and general lobby area (Page 12-1, ADA.) o The outside recreation facilities will include an outdoor pool, pool bar, terrace area, and other recreational amenities (Page 12 -1, ADA). o The proposed renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key will take place concurrent with the construction of the new hotel (Page 1-1, SR). o There will be no conversion from hotel rooms to residential units (Page 1-1, SR). 1-3 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~""~. r~"I~'" t ==] .. "".,," ~ .lIIl_.. o Renovation of the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility will commence during construction of the first tower and is anticipated for completion concurrent with the first tower in 1989. Construction of the second tower will commence subsequent to 1989, and within the proposed 10 year buildout (Page 1-1, SR). o Initial development activity will include the construction of a 428 suite tower and associated amenities and the renovation of the existing hotel. Construction of the second tower, shall include 322 hotel units or 267 condominium units (Page 12-2, ADA). o The towers will not exceed 18 stories in height which includes 17 typical floors, plus one meeting level, one lobby and parking level below (Page 1-2, SR). o Development proposed seaward of the existing Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) includes portions of the hotel tower, patio, tennis courts, pool and decking, spa, detention basin, and dune system with walkways (Page 1-3, SR). o The beachfront will be the focus of a sea~oat vegetation program which will include a sand dune system and pedestrian walkway for beach access (Page 12-2, ADA). o The proposed project will not adversely affect beach configuration due to impacts of sand transfer along the dune line (Page 1-10, SR) . o The proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated dune line that will far exceed the size and quality of what now stands in what is referred to as the present "dune line" (Page 1-13, SR). o No significant clearing or grading of soils is proposed (Page 14-2, ADA). o Wind erosion control will be accomplished through watering of the soils and sodding, if necessary (Page 14-2, ADA). o To prevent soil erosion during and after construction hay bales and sediment traps will be implemented. The area surrounding new construction will be landscaped as soon as practical (Page 1-10, SR) . o $0;1 erosion and sediment control measures identified in the ADA and sufficiency will be in place at the initiation of construction (Page 2-10, SR). o All stormwater will be treated pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C. (Page 15-1, ADA). o The first three-quarter inch of runoff will be treated by either filtration system, natural percolation or both as required by SWFWMD Chapter 40D-4 and Section 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 1-11, SR). 1-4 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,,"'~. r~~lI ti~] .. ~'...'" ~ ........ o All new impervious surface will comply with the stormwater management requirements of Chapter 40D-4 and 17-25, F.A.C. (Page 15-2, ADA). o To compensate for potential flood hazards, all FEMA and City of Clearwater engineering and construction specifications relevant to construction in the 100 year flood zone will be adhered to (Page 17-1, ADA). o All permanent habitable structures will be constructed above the designated base flood elevation (Page 17-1, ADA). o By virtue of the proposed project's footprint being partially seaward of the CCCL, the entire major habitable structure will be constructed in accordance with the design standards required by Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 168-33 F.A.C. for construction seaward of the CCCL (Page 1-12, SR). o The hotel will follow all instructions established by the City of Clearwater (regarding hurricane evacuation Page 1-12, SR). o As proposed there will be approximately 300 feet of beach between the mean high water line and the nearest structure (Page 17-1, ADA) . o In order to avoid potential adverse impacts to sea turtles the following measures will be incorporated into the Sheraton Sand Key expansion: - The Sheraton Sand Key will engage the Clearwater Marine Science Center or other qualified agencies or individuals to survey the beach as required and mark with FDNR approved warning signs any sea turtle nests found on the Sheraton beach. This activity will begin May 1 and continue through the end of nesting season, November 1. - Mechanized beach cleaning will occur only after the daily nesting surveys. Cleaning equipment will avoid identified nests. - Dunes will be created and vegetated on the existing Sheraton property as well as the expansion property. FDNR personnel will be consulted concerning dune construction. Two dune walkovers will be incorporated into the dune system. This measure will serve to create the natural dune system as well as conceal artificial lighting visible from the beach. - Dune walkover lighting will be footlights or appropriately shielded low frequency lighting. The site plan is being designed to minimize light visible to hatchlings. - Any construction requiring exterior lighting during the nesting season (May 1 - November 1) will be limited to daylight hours. 1-5 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"'~. r~!~~ [,~J .. ",...'" ~ ...... - The Sheraton currently displays and will continue to display sea turtle education information. (Page 18-3, ADA). o The creation of the dune system will enhance the existing beach habitat as well as shield hatchlings from visible light and will extend around the southwestern edge of the property (Page 2-11, SR) . o If heavy beach cleaning equipment is required during the nesting season, it will be limited to the mean high water line or below. Light rakes will be used above the mean high water line where turtle nests may be located. All beach cleaning equipment will be excluded from a 10 foot radius around each nest (Page 2-11, SR). o If;n fact archaeological resources are found during project construction, the applicant agrees to report such findings .to determine their significance with the Division of Archives and the City of Clearwater (Page 19-1, ADA). o The proposed Sheraton Sand Key expansion will enjoy some efficiencies in using some personnel from the existing facility (Page 1-15, SR). o Approximately 50% of the manufactured construction materials will be obtained from outside the Tampa Bay region (Page 2-3, SR). o Phase I construction will contain 428 hotel units. Phase II development will contain 267 condominiums or 322 additional hotel units (Page 2-3, SR). o The detention area will be designed to contain the runoff from 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions (Page 22-1, ADA). o The retention/detention pond will be designed to contain the runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions in accordance with SWFWMD 40D-4 Regulations and the City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria (Page 1-18, SR). o The bottom of the pond will be at +4.5 elevation with a maximum of 21 depth (Page 1-18, SR). o This pond will also be designed to treat the first 3/4 inch of runoff from the respective tributary area. Treatment will be provided by percolation (Page 22-1, ADA). o Detention areas will be incorporated into the dune system and be designed to control the rate of outflow and impound specified volumes of stormwater for treatment and storage to meet Chapter 40D-4 and 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 22-1, ADA). 1-6 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .""'IlIIIIIB r~"I~' [= = 1 ~ "".,," 11 ....-.... o All inflow and outflow structures will be designed to prevent erosion, scour and washouts (Page 22-1, ADA). o The retained volumes of stormwater runoff will be treated within the detention area (Page 22-2, ADA). o This system will be designed with sufficient capacity to treat discharge and the required storage within a maximum retention time of 72 hours as set forth in Chapter 17-25 F.A.C. (Page 22-2, ADA). o All on-site systems, structures, and detention areas will be maintained by the Owner (Page 22-2, ADA). o The developer will meet all applicable design and safety measures required by the City of Clearwater (Page 1-18, SR). o Of the 11.96 acres, approximately 3. acres of recreational and open space are to be provided on site (Page 27-1, ADA). o Energy conservation features for the buildings will include: - High efficiency insulation in walls and roofs of the buildings, - twin glazing for insulation at windows if the calculations indicate that utilization of this feature will in fact, save energy for a specific building, - High efficiency central air-conditioning equipment, _ heat recovered from air-conditioning chillers will be used for heating, and domestic hot water, _ digital controls and a microprocessor will be part of a total energy management system to achieve efficient operation of all energy consuming environmental systems including control of the lighting and HVAC systems (Page 1-21, SR). o All areas designed for recreational activities will be open and available to hotel patrons and guests (Page 27-1, ADA). o The recreation facilities on-site will be maintained by the owners (Page 27-1, ADA). o All recreational facilities lying landward of the proposed dune system will be provided for the use of hotel guests and residents (Page 1-22, SR). o Existing and future accreted beach lying seaward of the proposed dune system will be available to both the general public, hotel guests and residents (Page 1-22, SR). 1-7 Wade-Trim I. I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"'lIIIII. r~~.. Ei~] . ".,," Jj ..... o In accordance with the City of Clearwater Building Code, sprinkler systems will be placed consistently throughout the establishment in conjunction with a fire alarm warning system (Page 30-1, ADA). o The developer will work with the City of Clearwater to ensure all fire and safety codes are met (Page 2-8, SR). o Fire protection systems for the entire project will be provided in accordance with the latest recommendations of NFPA and in conformance with the Standard Building Code and Standard Plumbing Code... (Page 2-8, SR). o The hotel will be equipped with a ulife safety protection system (LSPS) (Page 2-8, SR). o Fire extinguishers will be placed on every floor level and will provide for immediate response to fire emergency situations while fire protection service will be provided by the City of Clearwater Fire Department (Page 30-1, ADA). o Two new driveways will be constructed as part of the expansion to the hotel (Page 1-27, SR). o Details will be coordinated with PSTA when a final site plan has been approved (regarding bus service extension Page 1-29, SR). o Design consideration will be made for the continued operation of commercial shuttle vehicles and the Clearwater Beach Trolley (Page 31-28, ADA). SSKl:38 1-8 Wade-Trim I' !. I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,,""... r~. Ii!!.... [~~] .. ",.." ..I ..... B. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES QUESTION 13 - AIR 1. IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO SUBMIT AN AIR QUALITY IMPACT ANALYSIS AFTER THE FINALIZATION OF TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND DURING SUFFICIENCY REVIEW. As noted in the Transportation Section of the ADA and this Sufficiency Response, the proposed development results in a negligible impact on area roadways. Because of this negligible impact, an Air Quality Impact Analysis is not deemed necessary by either the applicant or regional review agency. 2. WHERE IS THE CLOSEST AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION IN RELATION TO THE SUBJECT SITE? The closest air monitoring station to the subject site is located at the Pinellas County Sheriffs Department, 250 West Ulmerton Road. This station monitors for total suspended particulates (TSP), carbon monoxide (CO), and lead (Pb). 3. WHEN AN APPLICANT PROPOSES TO UTILIZE THE PIPELINE OPTION FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION, AIR QUALITY MODELLING SHALL BE BASED UPON PARAMETERS CONSISTENT WITH THAT OPTION. AIR QUALITY MODELLING SHALL NOT BE BASED ON THE IMPROVED ROADWAY NETWORK SET FORTH IN RESPONSE TO QUESTION 31.F OF THE ADA, UNLESS FUNDING COMMITMENTS BY A RESPONSIBLE ENTITY ARE CONFIRMED. Please refer to Question 13-1 above. The applicant will not employ the Pipeline Option to mitigate transportation impacts. SSKl :39 1-9 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~~. r~"I"" [== J .. ~,. ," .. .~_.. QUESTION 14 - LAND 1. WHAT HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE LAND ACCRETION IN THE PROJECT AREA? IS THIS TREND LIKELY TO CONTINUE, CEASE OR POSSIBLY REVERSE ITSELF? The cause of accretion of the shoreline seaward of the project under consideration is due primarily to the stabilization of Clearwater Pass in 1975. The construction of the rock jetty along the northern end of Sand Key has resulted in the impoundment of substantial quantities of sand to the south of the Pass through the formation of an extremely large accretion fillet. The source of sand presently residing in the accretion fillet has been both natural and man-induced. Sand dredged from the Pass by the City was placed south of the jetty on the County Park property in 1975. Several dredge disposal operations at the same location have like- wise been constructed by the Corps of Engineers. Beginning;n 1983, construction of a beach fill project along approximately 7,000 feet of shoreline was instigated. A substantial portion of that project fill has subsequently been impounded by the Clearwater Pass south jetty. The result of this process has been the rapid and continued seaward propagation of the shoreline seaward of the Sheraton project. As of 12/21/87 the Mean High Water Line (MHWL) was an average of 619 feet seaward of the CCCL on the Sheraton property. Accretion at this location is expected to continue to occur. Although the process could be expected to ultimately stabilize, there is no reason to believe that any significant MHWL recession will occur in the future. Both storm effects and future beach fill projects will tend to result in future accretion at the project site. 2. HOW WILL THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DESIGN AFFECT BEACH CONFIGURATION IN TERMS OF SAND TRANSFER ALONG THE DUNE LINE? The proposed project will not adversely affect beach configuration due to impacts of sand transfer along the dunel;ne. There is presently no defined duneline along the subject property. The project under consideration will result in the construction of a uniform and continuous vegetated dune formation. 3. WHAT SPECIFIC MEASURES WILL BE UTILIZED TO PREVENT SOIL EROSION DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION? To prevent soil erosion during and after construction hay bales and sediment traps will be implemented. The area surrounding new construction will be landscaped as soon as practical. SSK3: 6 1-10 Wade-Trim c--- --- -. III !I I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I. I I .,."'~. r~t!-' [i~l ~ ...,..:. ~ ...IlIlI. QUESTION 15 - WATER QUALITY 1. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL THE PLANS TO TREAT THE FIRST HALF INCH OF RUNOFF FROM THE "RESPECTIVE TRIBUTARY AREA". The first three quarter inch of runoff will be treated by either filtration system, natural percolation or both as required by SWFWMD Chapter 40D-4 and Section 17-25 F.A.C. SSK3:7 1-11 Wade-Trim II I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,."'~. t'~... t ii~ ] ~ ...,.,.:. ~ ....... QUESTION 17 - FLOODPLAINS 1. PLEASE CLARIFY THE TIMING OF THE APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PROJECT CONSTRUCTION LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE. A CCCL application has been filed and is running concurrently with the DRI process. Preconstruction meetings have been held with the Division of Beaches and Shores and DNR, pertaining to the permit submittal requirements and the advance submittal of a 30-year Seasonal High Water Line Survey (SHWL). The latter was forwarded to the Agency on December 29, 1987 for its advance acceptance and filing relative to the pending permit submittal. 2. PLEASE CLARIFY THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO PROJECT DESIGN TO PROTECT THE PROJECT FROM STORM SURGE AND SCOURING. WHAT SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN FEATURES WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT WHICH EXCEED THE MINIMUM PERMITTABLE BY LAW OR RULE? By virtue of the proposed project's footprint being partially seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, the entire major habitable structure will be constructed in accordance with the design standards required by Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 16B-33 F.A.C. for construction seaward of the CCCL. These standards exceed local standards required for construction landward of the CCCL. 3. PLEASE SEND TBRPC AND THE CITY OF CLEARWATER A COPY OF THE HURRICANE EVACUATION PROPOSAL, WHICH HAS BEEN SUPPLIED TO PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. The Sheraton does not have a documented hurricane evacuation proposal. However, as in the past, the hotel will follow all instructions established by the City of Clearwater. The following is a synopsis of procedures followed during past evacuations. After verification of the evacuation order by the Clearwater Police Department, all guests are instructed to leave the facilities by the Belleair Causeway and to seek hotel accommo- dations inland, or to go to designated P;nellas County shelters. For guests needing transportation to evacuate, school buses are provided under the direction of the Clearwater Police and Fire Departments. Employees evacuate following the same instructions. After the evacuation order is given the property is secured for the prevention of any damage. A member of the Sheraton executive team is in command at all times. SSK 3: 8 1-12 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~.,.~. r~" I~" E == J I. ". .,. M .~_lIIIIlr QUESTION 18 - VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE 1. PLEASE PROVIDE MAP F SHOWING VEGETATION ASSOCIATIONS ON-SITE. Map F provided in the ADA is a combined Map D & F. The vegetation cover was classified as FLUCCS category 322, Coastal Scrub. This scrub category represents a conglomeration of species found in the coastal zone. This cover type is generally found in dune and white sand areas. Commonly found species in this category include sea purslane, sea grape, sea oats, bay bean, spanish bayonet and prickley pear. The land proposed for expansion is, for the most part, vacant land that exhibits several of the above varieties of plants in small quantities along with other varieties of grasses, weeds, and sandspurs. 2. PLEASE PROVIDE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CREATE AND -REVEGETATE" THE DUNE SYSTEM. The present dune system referred to in the ADA is not signifi- cantly defined. It is a sparse remnant system that has been referred to in the original report for reference purposes. As reflected on Map H (revised) the proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated duneline that will far exceed the size and quality of what now stands in what is referred to as the present "dune line." 3. THE TIME OF YEAR IN WHICH THE BIOLOGICAL SURVEY IS CONDUCTED IS CRITICAL IN DETECTING CERTAIN ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES. WHAT METHODS WERE USED AND ON WHAT DATES WERE SURVEYS CONDUCTED TO ENUMERATE THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE SITE? A qualitative pedestrian survey was conducted on November 6, 1987 with Mr. Alan Huff of FDNR, Mr. Dennis Kellenberger of the Clearwater Marine Science Center, Mr. Jack Dronzek of Grand Couloir Corporation, Mr. Douglas Robison and Ms. Tammy Lyons of Wade-Trim, Inc. It was the consensus of the reviewing parties that no significant vegetation or habitat for species other than the loggerhead sea turtle was present on the site. 4. PLEASE PREPARE A MAP WHICH INDICATES THE PORTIONS OF THIS PROJECT SITE WHICH HISTORICALLY MEET THE DEFINITION OF PRESERVATION AREAS, AS DEFINED IN THE COUNCIL'S ADOPTED GROWTH POLICY, FUTURE OF THE REGION, SECTIONS 10.1.2 AND 10.3.1. Council growth policies 10.1.2 and 10.3.1 define conservation and preservation areas as coastal marshes, mangrove forests, marine grass beds and significant sand dunes, respectively. The proposed hotel expansion will not encroach upon or otherwise impact any of those systems. The remnant sand dunes existing on site are dis- turbed and not significant. Therefore no map is provided. SSK3:9 1-13 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~."IIt. r~" I.... E ==] IL ..I." ~ ...._-"" C. ECONOMY QUESTION 20 - ECONOMY 1. IT IS UNCLEAR FROM TABLE 20-1 AS TO HOW THE CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT TOTAL (331) WAS DERIVED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE METHODOLOGY USED TO ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYEES. The estimate of the number of construction employees to be utilized on the project was derived by projecting a construction time schedule for both phases, by trade, and imputing the number of employees for each trade by construction sequence. 2. THE TABLES THAT APPEAR ON PAGES 20-4 AND 20-5 ARE NOT NUMBERED. ALTHOUGH THE TABLE WHICH APPEARS ON THE TOP OF PAGE 20-4 DOES ILLUSTRATE SALARY RANGES, THERE IS NO INDICATION OF THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL PAYROLL. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE ADA. The tables that appear as "Table 20-2, Estimated Annual Payroll - Normal and High Season Permanent Employees" and "Table 20-3, Estimated Annual Payroll - Construction Personnel" have been revised and are attached as Exhibit 4A, 4B and 4C. 3. THE ANORMAL SEASON" AND "HIGH SEASONII PERSONNEL FIGURES SHOWN IN PAGE 20-4 APPEARS TO INDICATE THAT THE NUMBER OF PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WILL VARY SEASONALLY, ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO NARRATIVE PROVIDED TO THIS EFFECT. PLEASE ADDRESS THE METHODOLOGY USED TO DETERMINE THAT THE "NORMAL SEASON" WOULD REQUIRE 419 EMPLOYEES AND THE "HIGH SEASONII WOULD REQUIRE 549 EMPLOYEES. As the tourist trade throughout the State of Florida experiences an ebb and flow of visitors to the state, related facilities dependent on the tourist market also experience seasonality in their business volumes. Consequently, additional personnel are required to service the added client numbers throughout the winter months and are reduced through the typically slower summer season. The method used in forecasting the personnel figures for the Sheraton Sand Key expansion is based on 13 years experience of the present Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The high season will be February through April, while the balance of the months are "normal season". The fluctuation is usually due to the banquet department personnel that handle conventions and meetings. 1-14 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...""~. r"'~~'I~' t ==] ...~!."'~ .1lI.... 4. THE INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS (ITE) TRIP GENERATION MANUAL INDICATES THAT A HOTEL WILL EMPLOY, ON AVERAGE, 0.90 EMPLOYEES PER ROOM. THE 419 TO 549 PERMANENT EMPLOYEES PROJECTED BY THE APPLICANT APPEARS TO BE TOO CONSERVATIVE. PLEASE JUSTIFY THE EMPLOYMENT FIGURE. The method used in forecasting the employment level is based on the present 390 rooms that the Sheraton Sand Key Resort has operated for the past 13 years. The pa~t experience of employment level runs from 280 to 325 personnel or a"pproximately 0.77 employee's per room. The proposed Sheraton Sand Key expansion will enjoy some efficiencies in using some personnel from the existing facility (i.e. desk, maintenance, kitchen personnel, etc. ) . 5. PLEASE ESTIMATE WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE FOUND WITHIN THE TAMPA BAY REGION. To clarify, it would be accurate to state that approximately 95% of the permanent employees will be found within the Tampa Bay region. 6. PLEASE PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE ABSORPTION RATE OF HOTEL ROOMS, PER ANNUM, IN THE SHERATON SAND KEY AREA. Current estimates of the absorption rates of hotel rooms in the Clearwater Beach area are 253 hotel rooms per annum. 7. .. 7. PLEASE PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF ANY IMPACT FEES WHICH WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. SHERATON SAND KEY EXPANSION Impact Fee Estimate Phase I Phase II (428 Units) (322 Units) 1) Recreation (Ordinance 116.4 - per stipulation $324,127 $ 16,100 $1,137/R.D.U. or $758.19/hotel unit 2) Transportation - per County Ordinance 252,092 189,658 $589.00 X 428 = 3) Water - depending on size of meter-$350-$35,OOO 1-3" lawn = 5,250 1-2" 2,800 1-4" dom.= 8,750 1-4" 8,750 4) Sewer - 1) $600/unit + $100 per additional bath (20 add'l) 259,000 193,200 5) Development - 1) $250/unit 107,000 80,500 2) $250/2,500 SF of commercial area @60,000 SF 6,000 1,000 1-15 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~,."... r~'1 I~" [== ) .. ~r.;,~ ~ ...._.-111 SHERATON SAND KEY EXPANSION Impact Fee Estimate (Continued) 6) Building Permits - - Swimming Pool & Spa (flat fees) - C.O. - $25/unit - Electrical - $20/un;t - Plumbing - $20/unit - Mechanical - $20/unit - Building Permit - $3,000 for first $750~000 valuation plus $2/$1,000 additional valuation Total Impact Fees: SSK3:10 1-16 Phase I Phase II (428 Units) (322 Units) 160 10,700 8,050 8,560 6,440 8,560 6,440 8,560 6,440 57,500 50,200 $1,056,259 $569,578 --------- -------- --------- -------- Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I ."r:t~. r~" I.... [== ] .. "".,." ... ....lIIIII. D. PUBLIC FACILITIES QUESTION 21 - WASTEWATER PROVIDE THE LETTER OF COMMITMENT FROM THE CITY OF CLEARWATER: A. THE PRESENT AND PROJECTED CAPACITY OF THE TREATMENT AND TRANSMISSION FACILITIES TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT. B. ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPACITY. AND C. A STATEMENT OF ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. ,. f Please refer to Exhibit 5-A, for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 5-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK3: 11 1-17 Wade-Trtm I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~""IIlII. r~'ll~ .. [-= , .. .,.~.. ..... QUESTION 22 - DRAINAGE 1. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WIll THE DETENTION POND BE FIllED TO THREE FEET OF DEPTH? WHAT SAFETY MEASURES WIll BE EMPLOYED TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE AREA, DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO THE BEACH? The retention/detention pond will be designed to contain the runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event for post-development conditions while limiting peak discharge rates to the 25-year event under existing conditions in accordance with SWFWMD 400-4 Regulations and City of Clearwater Storm Drainage Design Criteria. Therefore, the pond will be at +4.5 elevation with a maximum of 2' depth. The developer will meet all applicable design and safety measures required by the City of Clearwater. 2. HOW WIll THE DETENTION AREA BE INCORPORATED INTO THE DUNE SYSTEM? HOW WIll THE OUTFLOW STRUCTURE BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT EROSION, SCOUR AND WASHOUTS? The dune system is part of the detention pond's perimeter. Solid sod will be utilized to prevent erosion. Decorative r;prap will be installed if required. SSK3:12 1-18 Wade-Trim II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....,..... r~~' r ii~ 1 .. ..r..'" ~ ...._IIlII. QUESTION 23 - WATER SUPPLY PLEASE PROVIDE THE LETTER OF COMMITMENT, FROM AGENCY OR FIRM, PROVIDING WATER SERVICE, OUTLINING: (I) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITIES OF THE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPAC ITY , (3) A STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY OR FIRM'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibit 6-A, for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 6-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK 3: 13 1-19 Wade-Trim I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...".~. r~"I~' E _ = 1 ~ ...r ..'" ..t ..-.... QUESTION 24 - SOLID WASTE PLEASE PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY OR FIRM PROVIDING SOLID WASTE SERVICE. OUTLINING: (1) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITY OF THE FACILITIES SERVING THE DEVELOPMENT AT PRESENT AND FOR EACH PHASE THROUGH COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THIS EXCESS CAPACITY. (3) A STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY OR FIRM'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibit 7-A, for the original commitment letter from the City of Clearwater, and Exhibit 7-B for new commitment letter from the City of Clearwater with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. SSK3: 14 1-20 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...r.t~. r~" ..." [== 2 .. ~f. ,." .. .1lI...... QUESTION 25 - ENERGY 1. PLEASE PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE FIRMS PROVIDING ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO THE PROJECT, OUTLINING: (1) THE PROJECTED EXCESS CAPACITIES OF THE GAS SUPPLIER AND OF THE ELECTRICAL GENERATION FACILITY AND TRANSMISSION LINE TO WHICH CONNECTION WILL BE MADE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT, (2) ANY OTHER COMMITMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR EXCESS CAPACITIES, (3) A STATEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS' ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE DURING AND AFTER DEVELOPMENT. Please refer to Exhibits a-A and 9-A regarding commitments from Florida Power Corporation and Clearwater Utilities Department regarding electrical and gas service to the proposed development. Further, Exhibit 8-B reflects appropriate commitments with respect to the Residential Option for Tower 2. 2. PLEASE DISCUSS THE ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIG" METHODS AND EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE PROJECT. Energy conservation features for the buildings will include: o High efficiency insulation in walls and roofs of the buildings, o twin glazing for insulation at windows if the calculations indicate that utilization of this feature will in fact, save energy for a specific building, o high efficiency central air-conditioning equipment, o heat recovered from air-conditioning chillers will be used for heating, and domestic hot water, o digital controls and a microprocessor will be part of a total energy management system to achieve efficient operation of all energy consuming environmental systems including control of the lighting and HVAC system. SSK3:15 1-21 Wade-Trim i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....""~. r~",~ [i~] ,",,,,'" A lilt... QUESTION 27 - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 1. PLEASE CLARIFY WHICH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE DESIGNATED FOR PASSIVE RECREATION, WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All recreational facilities lying landward of the proposed dune system will be provided for the use of hotel guests and residents. Existing and future accreted beach lying seaward of the proposed dune system will be available to both the general public, hotel guests and residents. 2. WILL ANY PORTION OF THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BEACH DUNES INFRINGE ON CURRENT OR HISTORIC LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE NESTING AREAS? Sand Key beach has historically been and is currently known to have nesting loggerhead sea turtles. However, construction of the project will not occur in the most probable loggerhead nesting areas. If present, the sea turtles generally nest between the mean high water line and sand dunes. Construction of hotel facilities will occur landward of the proposed dunes. Eventually the minor encroachment will be mitigated by the continued accretion of new beach. Creation of a dune system is intended to mitigate possible impacts to the sea turtles. The turtles frequently nest near the base of the dune. The creation of the dune system will enhance the existing beach habitat as well as shield hatchlings from visible light and will extend around the southwestern edge of the property. SSK3: 16 1-22 Wade-Tnm i I I I I I. I I I :1 I I I ! I I I I I I ."..,.~. r""~'I'" [== ] .. ,.,. .:. " ..-.. QUESTION 29 - POLICE PLEASE PROVIDE EXHIBIT 29-1, REFERENCED ON PAGE 29-1 OF THE ADA. The letter from the City of Clearwater Police is attached as Exhibit 10 in Section 4 of this report. SSK 3: 1 7 1-23 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~",~. ,.~..~ r :;~ ] a. ...,. ,," .. ..-.. QUESTION 30 - FIRE 1. WHAT IS THE ISO RATING FOR THIS SITE? The ISO rating for the present Sheraton Sand Key is .044 for the / bu;dipg and .201 for the contents. It is anticipated the expansion will be the same or better. 2. WHAT WATER PRESSURE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FIRE FLOWS (PLEASE INCLUDE HIGH-RISE ASSESSMENT)? Based upon assessment with officials of the water department of the City of Clearwater, water pressure will be provided at 55/p.s.i. for the proposed facility. Booster pumps will be provided as required by the City. The proposed multi-story facility is not atypical of existing development on Sand Key. 3. PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ADDRESSING THE CAPABILITY TO EVACUATE THE STRUCTURE, INCLUDING THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED AND AVAILABLE, RESPONSE TIME AND BACKUP CAPABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR FIRE. Please refer to Exhibit 11, letter from the City of Clearwater provided in the DRI/ADA. SSK3: 18 1-24 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .11II'''''.... r~~' [i~J &. ~r.,." ~ ....... E. TRANSPORTATION QUESTION 31 - TRANSPORTATION TBRPC COMMENTS 1. PLEASE PROVIDE LETTERS FROM THE APPROPRIATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES ATTESTING TO THE EXTENT AND SCHEDULING OF IMPROVEMENTS INDICATED IN THE ADA IN QUESTION 31-A. The only planned improvement identified in the study is the widening of Gulf Boulevard in two locations. A letter from P;nellas County attesting to these improvements was included as Exhibit 31-4 of the original ADA. 2. IT IS STATED IN QUESTION 12 THAT AN EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF RESIDEN- TIAL UNITS, IN TERMS OF TRIP GENERATION, MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR 322 HOTEL SUITES. PAGE 31-15 SAYS -BECAUSE THE PROJECT IS A HOTEL, IT HAS A DISTRIBUTION OF TRIPS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE STANDARD DRI PROJECT." HOW THEN CAN A SUBSTITUTION OF THE ONE LAND USE FOR ANOTHER BE BASED SIMPLY ON TRIP GENERATION RATES? As noted earlier in this Sufficiency Response, the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 provides the option of constructing either hotel or residential uses on the property. As outlined in the ADA, the development of Towers 1 and 2 as hotel suites generates the following peak hour trips: o 750 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 600 trips The peak hour trip generation for towers 1 and 2 as hotel and condominiums is as follows: o 428 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 342 o 267 Condos X 0.51 trips/condo = 136 478 trips The attached tables illustrate the roadway link (i.e. Gulf Boulevard from Walsingham to 4th Avenue) impacted by the proposed development and assumes the same trip distribution for condomin- iums and hotel rooms. This distribution is deemed appropriate given the limited alternatives for distribution of project traffic in an easterly direction (i.e. via Belleair Causeway and Wals;ngham Road). It;s anticipated that the distribution of shopping or work trips which could be associated with the con- struction of Tower 2 as residential condominiums will not be sig- nificantly different than those associated with a hotel use. Additionally, the actual number of peak hour trips would be reduced as a result of the development of Tower 2 as residential condominiums. Exhibit 31-6 illustrates the 1997 Project Trip Distribution at Gulf Boulevard and 4th Avenue. 1-25 Wade-Trim I I I I I , I II I I, I I I I I I I I I ~ ~ >- < >- < ~ < ..J :: < w 0 0 Cf) z Z 201 Z < < r- es ..J ~ 2: D. ~ 121 MARIANNE <0, ~ ~ a: 15JJ 180 Q 81.... CAUSEWAY BLVD. ~ MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY 10 0 24 .... 1 t z ti 81 COURT ST. o 0 221 a: 6 Z 8 ~ 2 < GIG. :t~ · N ~~ ~ 17 ~ ~~ ? ~~\f ~~ -q PR~~CT ~ 129 .J 225 171 ., 75 C > ..J 1 561 ~ t 69 :> (,!) 1 L ~2 BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY 135 21 IL 11. 21 c.7 t 30 .1. ~ 28 65 111 W ALSINGHAM RD. 4th AVE. LEGEND .... 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I ~ :.;:: .D N .0 4 ...-;; N CIS .. --~ CIS .. -- l:( .... ~ ~.# .... : .:1 '" I I I: I - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I. ."""lIIII. r~"I~'" E == J .. "'0:." .. ....-1. The origin-destination survey conducted by Wade-Trim in preparing the original ADA submittal was conducted between 4:00-6:00 p.m. on September 22, 24 and 28, 1987 and yielded the following results: o Of the 42 motorists that were leaving the Sheraton Sand Key and traveling south, 16 responded that they were traveling to destinations south of Walsingham Road. Twelve of the res- pondents stated they were going to Indian Rocks Beach or Crabby Bills Restaurant. Only four were traveling to sites below Indian Rocks Beach. o Of the 80 motorists that were entering the Sheraton Sand Key from origins south of the site, eight stated they were arriving from locations south of Walsingham Road. Five of the respondents stated they were coming from Indian Rocks Beach. The distribution included in the ADA showed that 114 project vehicles traveled south of Walsingham Road and did not track these vehicles beyond the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Walsingham Road. The attached revised 1997 Project Trip Distribution extends the study area to the south in order to better display project traffic. From this distribution, based on the origin-destination study, Tables 1 & 2 were prepared. These tables display for the additional links the same information that Table 2A of the ADA displayed. Based on this more detailed analysis, the only roadway link that the project impacts will be Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue. MITIGATION TECHNIQUES In order to reduce the number of trips generated by the facility on both a daily and a peak hour basis, the Sheraton Sank Key will enact several new policies and programs. These policies and their impact on traffic are discussed below. o Employee Shuttle In order to reduce the number of employee trips from the project, the hotel will operate a shuttle between the Indian Rocks Beach area and the hotel. This shuttle will operate on a regular basis to carry employees between the hotel and their cars. Data collection by the hotel determined that almost 13 percent of the hotel staff complete their work and leave the hotel between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Since work shifts are set by the hotel, this is a percentage that can be maintained by hotel management. Using the same distribution of traffic presented in the ADA, there will be 43 southbound employee trips on Gulf Boulevard between 1-26 Wade-Tnm I I I I I I I - I I I I I I I I I I I .III''''~. t~.,. ~~j 1lI... Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour at project build-out. These 43 employee trips will be removed from the roadway network and replaced with two trips of the shuttle for a reduction of 41 trips on the roadway link. o Parlor Car Service for Guests The Sheraton Sand Key proposes to operate a regularly scheduled shuttle (parlor car) service between the hotel and desired guest destinations to the south during P.M. peak and evening hours. The fixed travel route will be southward since the Clearwater. Trolley takes guests from the hotel to Clearwater Beach. The shuttle vehicle will be a custom designed luxury vehicle. Schedules will be established to meet the needs of guests, making this an attractive and convenient alternative to driving. From the analysis in the ADA, it was estimated that there would be 83 total southbound trips to Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour. Since 43 of these trips will be employees, as was previously calculated, there will be 40 trips by guests. From a survey of guests conducted by the Sheraton Sand Key during March, 1988, it was found that approximately 85 percent of the guests would use the shuttle vehicle to reach their destinations. Replacing 85 percent of the vehicle trips with two shuttle trips would reduce the project traffic on the Gulf Boulevard link by an additional 34 vehicle trips. o Other Mitigation Techniques In order to reduce building costs and reduce traffic to the Sheraton Sand Key, the hotel proposes to relocate its laundry and bakery to the mainland. This will eliminate both employee and service vehicle trips that are related to these services. This trip reduction will not be strongly related to a peak hour, but will serve to reduce the total trips generated by the facility throughout the day. It is anticipated that the relocation of support services will result in the reduction of employee trips and service vehicle trips. 3. IT IS REQUESTED THAT PROPOSALS FOR PIPElINING SHAll BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE DETERMINATION OF SUFFICIENCY. FAIR-SHARE CALCULA- TIONS MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS' RULE AND REGIONAL POLICY, WITH REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STAFF PRIOR TO PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. The applicant will not employ the Pipeline Option to mitigate transportation impacts. 1-27 Wade-Trim I' I. I i I I I. I ,I I I I I I I I I I I I ."""'IlII. r~.... (i~J .. f1ir...'" ~ .....11III. 4. THE TRAFFIC INFORMATION PROVIDED ANALYZES THE EFFECTS OF PROJECT TRAFFIC RESULTING FROM THIS DRI AT TWO EXISTING DRIVEWAYS TO THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT. THE ANALYSIS PROVIDED REVIEWS THE NEW TRAFFIC VOLUMES BUT IGNORES THE EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES THAT WILL RESULT FROM THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AT THE SHERATON RESORT. PLEASE REVIEW THE ANALYSIS TO INCLUDE AS BACKGROUND TRAFFIC THE OTHER TRAFFIC COMING FROM EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AT THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT TURNING IN AND OUT OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH SHERATON DRIVES ONTO GULF BOULEVARD. Two new driveways will be constructed as part of the expansion to the hotel. Details will be worked out with the City of Clearwater regarding pedestrian and service vehicle access between the existing and expansion properties. The analyses provided in the ADA examined the operation of those driveways. It is not anticipated that a large number of vehicles from the exist~ng facility will use the new driveways, nor was an analysis of the existing driveways deemed necessary since they are not of regional significance. 5. THE TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND ALIGNMENT IDENTIFIED FOR THE GULFVIEW BOULEVARD AT CORONADO STREET INTERSECTION APPEAR QUESTIONABLE. THIS INTERSECTION IS A T-TYPE INTERSECTION WITH GULFVIEW BOULEVARD RUNNING EAST/WEST AND CORONADO STREET RUNNING NORTH FROM THE INTERSECTION. TRAFFIC VOLUMES IN EXHIBIT 31-2 AND EXHIBIT 31-7 APPEAR QUESTIONABLE. PLEASE VERIFY THE GEOMETRY OF THIS INTER- SECTION AND TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND REVISE ANY ANALYSIS AS NEEDED. The geometry of the intersection is correct as shown in the ADA. The traffic volumes included in the ADA are based on a turning movement count conducted by the City of Clearwater on October 24, 1985. The count was seasonally adjusted and increased by an annual growth factor to obtain 1987 volumes. 6. THE DIRECTIONAL PEAK HOUR LINK CAPACITIES AS INDICATED IN THE ROADWAY LINK ANALYSIS ON TABLE 31-2A ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE GENERALIZED PEAK HOUR CAPACITY AS INDICATED IN TABLE 14 PROVIDED AS THE LAST PAGE OF THE DRI/ADA WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE FOR DETERMIN- ING LINK CAPACITIES ON A GENERALIZED BASIS OR THE NEW HOURLY AND PEAK DIRECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE TABLES DEVELOPED BY THE BUREAU OF MULTIMODEL SYSTEMS PLANNING. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. 1987. COULD BE USED FOR GENERALIZED LINK ANALYSIS. IN LIEU OF THESE A MORE DETAILED LINK ANALYSIS COULD BE PROVIDED. PLEASE REVISE THE ANALYSIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACCEPTABLE PROCEDURE. The attached table lists the source for each of the capacities used in the ADA. As agreed upon at the Traffic Methodology meeting, the capacities are based on either the UTPS capacity table or the FOOT Generalized Daily Capacity table. For the Daily capacity tables. the listed capacity was multiplied by 0.05 (assuming a K of .1 and a D of 0.5) to determine a peak hour capacity. This study was done prior to the distribution of the new FDOT tables. 1-28 Wade-Trim I' I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'I I ROADWAY CAPACITIES DIRECTIONAL TYPICAL PEAK HOUR SOURCE OF ROADWAY SECTI ON LINK CAPACITY CAPACITY Memorial Causeway Drew to Island Way 4LD 2500 FOOT TABLE Island Way to Marianne 4LD 2500 FDOT TABLE Causeway Boulevard Mandalay to Memorial 3L ONE-WAY 2070 UTPS TABLE Mari anne Street Memorial Csy. to Poinsettia 4L ONE-WAY 2840 UTPS TABLE Poinsettia to Mandalay 4L ONE-WAY 2840 UTPS TABLE Mandal ay Avenue Memorial Csy. to Papaya 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE Causeway Blvd. to Gulfview 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE Gulfv;ew Boulevard Coronado to Hamden 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Hamden to Clearwater Pass 3LU 990 FDOT TABLE Gulf Boulevard Sheraton to Clearwater Pass 3LU 990 FDOT TABLE Sheraton to Bellea;r Csy. 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Bellea;r Csy. to Wals;ngham 3LU 990 FOOT TABLE Wals;ngham to Park Boulevard 2LU 710 UTPS TABLE Walsingham to 4th Avenue 2LU 710 UTPS TABLE Belleair Causeway Gulf Blvd. to Harbor View 2LU 1230 FDOT TABLE Wals;ngham Road Gulf Blvd. to Hamlin 4LU 1360 UTPS TABLE NOTE: PEAK HOUR CAPACITIES FOR CAUSEWAYS, 2 LANE DIVIDED COLLECTORS AND ARTERIALS TAKEN AS .05 OF FOOT DAILY CAPACITIES FOR SIMILAR FACILITY TYPE. SSK3:26 1-29 .~""'II. Ir~~~ [i~l .~f.,.,..~ ~_IIIII. Wade-Trim I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,,""11III. [~~, ~~.1 .._~. 7. PLEASE PROVIDE THE LENGTH IN MILES OF ALL ROADWAY LINKS INCLUDED IN TABLES 31-1, 31-2A, 31-2B AND 31-2C. The length of each roadway link is shown on the attached table. SSK3: 19 1-30 Wade-Trim I I ROADWAY SECTION LENGTHS I 'I TYPICAL LENGTH ROADWAY SECTION (XX.X MILES) I Memorial Causeway Drew to Island Way 4LD 0.80 I Island Way to Marianne 4LD 0.40 Causeway Boulevard I Mandalay to Memorial 3L ONE-WAY 0.20 Mar; anne Street I Memorial Csy. to Poinsettia 4L ONE-WAY 0.20 Poinsettia to Mandalay 4L ONE-WAY 0.06 Mandalay Avenue I Memorial Csy. to Papaya 4LU 0.30 Causeway Blvd. to Gulfview 4LU 0.05 I Gulfv;ew Boulevard Coronado to Hamden 3LU 0.63 Hamden to Clearwater Pass 3LU 0.50 I Gul f Boul evard Sheraton to Clearwater Pass 3LU 0.20 Sheraton to Belleair Csy. 3LU 2.80 I Bellea;r Csy. to Walsingham 3LU 2.40 Wals;ngham to Park Boulevard 2LU 2.80 Walsingham to 4th Avenue 2LU 0.07 I Belleair Causeway Gulf Blvd. to Harbor View 2LU 1. 30 I Wals;ngham Road Gulf Blvd. to Hamlin 4LU 0.50 I I SSK3:27 I I 1-31 I ."'''''IlIlI. r~~ Wade-Trim [- =, .. ..,. ," A ....-..., I' I I I I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,."'~. r~" I.... t ==] .. ..,..,... .._~. FDOT, PINElLAS COUNTY MPO AND PSTA COMMENTS 1. IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 699 (REFERENCE IWPI7117007) HAVE NOT BEEN PROGRAMMED; THEY ARE MERELY UNDER CONSIDERATION. NO CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT IN THE FDOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAM. A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE PROJECT BY FDOT IS NEEDED. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ANALYSIS AS NECESSARY. Programmed improvements to Gulf Boulevard (SR 699) are part of the adopted P;nellas County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP-Oct. 1987). Construction as 2 lane divided facilities are programmed for Gulf Boulevard, from Indian Rocks to Clearwater Pass (WI#1014), and from 5th Avenue to 28th Avenue (WI#1065). 2. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE ALL STATE ROADS IN THE TEXT AND ON ALL GRAPHICS. ~ Exhibit 31-1 from the ADA has been revised to indicate all State roadways and is included in this document as Exhibit 12 in Section 4. 3. ON PAGE 31-8 OF THE ADA, THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (TIP) IS INCORRECTLY DATED 1988/89 THROUGH 1993/94. IT SHOULD BE DATED 1987/88 THROUGH 1992/93. This correction has been noted. 4. SR 60 IS NOT A SIX-LANE FACILITY FOR THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SECTION INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS. DOES YOUR ANALYSIS INCORPORATE THE ABOVE CONDITION? The only segment of SR. 60 included in the analysis is the Memorial Causeway, Marianne Street and Causeway Boulevard. As noted in Tables 31-2A, 2B and 2C of the ADA, none of these roadways was analyzed as a six-lane facility. 5. IF THE APPLICANT HAS INTENTIONS OF RELOCATING OR ESTABLISHING NEW TURN-AROUND AREAS, PLEASE CONTACT PSTA TO WORK OUT THE DETAILS. The applicant has no intention of changing an existing turn-around area. As part of the expansion, it is anticipated that bus service to the site may be expanded to include service to the new section of the facilities. Details will be coordinated with PSTA when a final site plan has been developed. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL POLICY 19.8.10, F.R. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE ADA, EVEN THOUGH IT IS INCOMPLETE, INDICATES THAT THE FOLLOWING LIST OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AT MINIMUM, WILL REQUIRE IMPROVEMENTS IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THIS DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTAIN A SATISFACTORY LEVEL OF SERVICE AND THEREFORE SHALL BE CONDITIONS OF PROJECT APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. 1-32 Wade-Trim I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...."'lIIII. r~" I~" [ ""'= J ....r...'" of .a._~. MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY/SR 60 CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD GULFVIEW BOULEVARD GULF BOULEVARD BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY WALSINGHAM ROAD/ULMERTON ROAD The analysis does not indicate that the above listed roadways will require improvements in order to accommodate this development and maintain a satisfactory level of service. Table 31-ZA indicates that only on Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue does project traffic exceed five percent of capacity and the road- way operates at LOS E. SSK3:19 1-33 Wade.Trlm I' I I. I I I, I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....",~. r~" ..... [= =] . ...,. .:. ~ ......... PINELLAS COUNTY MPO COMMENTS PLEASE ADVISE THE CONSULTANT TO CORRECT THE CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING ROADWAYS: 31.(1)A. - EXISTING ROADWAY CONDITIONS STATE ROAD 60 IS CURRENTLY A FOUR-LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY FROM MCMULLEN-BOOTH ROAD TO HARBOR DRIVE. IT THEN BECOMES A FOUR-LANE DIVIDED FACILITY BETWEEN HARBOR DRIVE AND U.S. HIGHWAY 19. EAST BAY DRIVE BETWEEN CLEARWATER-LARGO ROAD AND MISSOURI AVENUE IS A FOUR-LANE UNDIVIDED FACILITY. These comments are noted. They have no impact on the analysis. SSK3:19 1-34 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION 2 RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL AGENCY COMMENTS I I I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I .~..,.~. r~" I"" [ = = 1 ~ "'.'" ~ ....-.. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MS. PAULA HARVEY PLANNING DIRECTOR CITY OF CLEARWATER DATED DECEMBER 18, 1987 The following responses are provided consistent with format of Ms. Harvey's letter to Ms. Suzanne Cooper dated December 18, 1987: 1. THERE ARE TWO (2) MAP "C's". THIS SHOULD BE CORRECTED. The maps which appeared in the ADA have been revised and renumbered as Map C-1 and C-2 and enclosed as Exhibit 3-B and 3-C. 2. THE FLOOD PLAIN MAP C IS DEFICIENT IN THAT THE ENTIRE PROJECT SITE IS NOT ACCURATELY REFLECTED. THE PROJECT SITE RUNS TO THE WATER AND IN FACT IS PARTIALLY IN THE V-ZONE AS PER PAGE 17-1. Map C has been revised to reflect the project site extending to the water line. Please refer to Exhibit 3-C. 3. THE LAND USE AND VEGETATION MAP SHOULD PROPERLY LOCATE THE EXISTING DUNE SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY FOR THE SUBJECT SITE. PAGE 17-1 REFERS TO THE NATURAL DUNE SYSTEM BEING RECREATED. MAP D AND F SHOULD REFLECT ITS PRESENT LOCATION. The present dune system referred to in the ADA is not signifi- cantly defined. It is a sparse remnant system that has been referred to in the original report for reference purposes. The proposed expansion will result in the construction of a uniform and contiguous vegetated dune line that will far exceed the site and quality of what now stands in what is referenced as the present "dune line." See response to Question 14.2. 4. MAP H REFLECTS A PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. THE CITY OF CLEARWATER WILL RESERVE THE RIGHT OF FINAL REVIEW OF THE DETAILS OF THE SITE PLAN DURING THE COURSE OF PREPARATION OF AND APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT ORDER. ISSUES WHICH WILL BE FURTHER DISCUSSED INCLUDE NUMBER OF DRIVEWAY CUTS ONTO THE PROPERTY, FINAL LOCATION OF DUNE SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE CCCL AND TRANSFER OF DENSITY TO ACCOMMODATE THE LEVEL OF EXPANSION. THE CITY WILL WORK ON A CONTINUING BASIS WITH THE DEVELOPER TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUES IN A TIMELY MANNER. Noted. REGARDING MAP H AS PRESENTED IN THE ADA, A SCALE OF THE DRAWING WOULD BE HELPFUL TO DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SITE. IN ADDITION, THERE IS NO DRAWING TO SHOW THE RELATION- SHIP OF THE EXPANSION AREA TO THE EXISTING SHERATON HOTEL FACILITY. 2-1 Wade-Trim I' I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .".".... r ...~' ,.. 't [== 1 ~ ~,. ," ~ ....-.. THIS MUST BE PROVIDED. WE WOULD ALSO SUGGEST THAT THE CONFIGURATION OF DEVELOPMENT TO THE SOUTH BE SHOWN, PARTICULARLY IN CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE CCCL WHICH IS PROPOSED FOR THIS PROJECT BUT DOESN'T EXIST ELSEWHERE ON THE ISLAND. Please refer to "Revised Map H" which illustrates the relationship of the proposed site development to the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort Faci 1 ity. 5. THE FIRE STATION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER IS IMPROPERLY LOCATED ON MAP I. The location of the downtown Clearwater Fire Station has been relocated on Revised Map I, Exhibit 3-E. 6. PAGE 14-2, THE APPLICATION SHOULD PROVIDE THE PRESENT BEARING CAPACITIES OF THE SOILS. Williams & Associates, Geotechnical Engineers of Clearwater, performed subsurface explorations at the site of this proposed project. Soil test borings drilled throughout the property encountered clean fine sands, clayey fine sands to sandy clays and the underlying limestone formation. This report detailed the subsurface conditions and evaluations based on data collected are discussed at length. In summary, the consultant has concluded that the upper sands are capable of providing adequate bearing capacity for the heavy column loads associated with the high rise structure. However,;t was recommended that deep foundation systems be used due to a potential for post construction settle- ment of the underlying looser zones. The parking garage, in contrast, will support a shallow foundation due to the nature of the structure itself. A soil bearing pressure of 3000 pounds per square foot was used in evaluating this project and type of structures involved. 7. WE BELIEVE THE STATEMENT, "AS PROPOSED THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 550 FT. OF BEACH BETWEEN THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE AND THE NEAREST STRUCTURE,. IS INACCURATE. -BEACH" IMPLIES IT IS OPEN WHEN IN FACT THE SWIMMING POOL AREA AND DETENTION AREA ARE PROPOSED WITHIN THE 550 FT. DISTANCE. Approximately 300 feet of beach lie between the mean high water line and the nearest structure. 8. WE ARE UNCLEAR AS TO HOW THE NATURAL DUNE SYSTEM IS TO BE -RECREATED" WHEN IN FACT IT IS BEING TORN DOWN AND REBUILT ELSEWHERE. OF GREATEST CONCERN IS THE STABILITY OF THE NEW DUNE SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES SINCE OTHER EXISTING DUNE SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE WITHIN THE SAME ALIGNMENT OF THOSE CREATED BY NATURE AT THIS POINT IN TIME. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE WILL BE NECESSARY. There is no natural dune system on the subject property, nor on adjacent properties due to the nature of recent accreted landform. 2-2 Wade-Trim II I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,..,.,,~. .~'l I"" [== ) . ..,. .:. ~ ......... It is likewise important to note that substantial dune formations are not typical of Sand Key in general due to its relatively low elevation. The proposed project will result in a low continuous vegetated dune formation seaward of the upland development with appropriate pedestrian management constraints such as walkovers, sand fences, and signage. 9. PAGE 20-2, CLARIFICATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED OF THE 90' IMPACT TO THE REGION FOR MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION. ARE ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED IN THE REGION ACTUALLY MANUFACTURED IN THE REGION? THIS THOUGHT MAY ACTUALLY RESULT IN A LOWER PERCENTAGE IMPACT TO THE REGION. The impact to the region through materials purchased for construction has been revised to reflect a new total and is illustrated in Exhibit 4-A. Approximately 50% of the manufactured construction materials will be obtained from outside the Tampa Bay region. The revised dollar amount is approximated at $28,563,000, of which $14,100,000 will be spent locally. 10. PAGE 20-2 - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OVERHEAD? IT IS ALMOST 50' OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST. PLEASE DEFINE. Revised Table 20-1 (Exhibit 4-A) shows a revised overhead estimated of $27,190,000 of which $17,705,000 (or 65') is expected to directly impact the Tampa Bay Region. Project overhead is detailed in Exhibit 4-8. 11. PAGE 20-8 INDICATES THERE WILL BE 354 NEW PEAK HOUR TRIPS. PAGE 31-15 INDICATES A DIFFERENT AMOUNT. PLEASE CLARIFY. As indicated on page 31-15, the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key is projected to generate 600 peak hour trips. It is anticipated that 354 of those trips will use the Clearwater Pass bridge as discussed on page 20-8. The project trip distribution is discussed on page 31-16 of the ADA. 12. PAGE 27-1. THIS SECTION SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ORDINANCES AND FEES TO THE CITY TO FULLY REPORT THE HOTEL'S CONTRIBUTION IN THIS REGARD. 1 ) Phase I construction will contain 428 hotel units. Per the Stipulation Agreement for the subject site, the stipulated impact fee is $324,126.93. 2) Phase II development will contain 267 condominiums or 322 additional hotel units. (750-428 from Phase I). These units are transferred R.D.U. density from the adjoining property to the north. Construction design and the timetable for this 2-3 Wade-Trim , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"..... r.e:~'I~' r == 1 I. ,./. .:. .c .~_.. second phase are indefinite at this time. Based on discus- sions with the City of Clearwater Planning Department, the C;ty's Recreation & Open Space Ordinance, Section 116.40 of the Clearwater Code will determine the impact fees for these additional units. If developed as residential condominiums, the Recreation and Open Space impact calculates as follows: 267 X $200/R.D.U. = $53,400 If developed as hotel units, the Recreation and Open Space impact calculates to one-fourth the R.D.U. impact (4 hotel units = 1 R.D.U.) times 322 hotel units, as follows: 322 X $200/4 = $16,100 13. EXHIBIT 31-2, WHY IS THERE A 40% INCREASE IN TRAFFIC COUNTS GOING WESTWARD FROM ISLAND WAY TO POINSETTIA ON MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY. WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHERE THE INCREASED TRAFFIC CAME FROM SINCE THERE ARE NO INTERSECTIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS TO ADD TO THE TRAFFIC. The difference in traffic volumes is likely due to the different sources of the counts. The count at Poinsettia was conducted by the City of Clearwater on November 6, 1985. The count at Island Way was conducted by Wade-Trim on October 1, 1987. Differences in the day of count, weather or several other factors could lead to the variance in volumes. 14. TABLE 31-1, MANDALAY AVENUE FROM CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD TO PAPAYA IS FOUR (4) LANE UNDIVIDED, NOT TWO (2) LANE UNDIVIDED. This change has been noted. As a result of this revision, the level of service on this link is LOS B, not LOS E as stated in the ADA. Similar results occur on Table 31-2A, 2B and 2C. 15. EXHIBIT 31-3. WE ARE NOT CONVINCED THAT THE LEVEL OF SERVICE AT CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD AND CORONADO IS "AN OR THAT LOS AT GULFVIEW AND CORONADO IS NBN. HOW WAS THIS LEVEL OF SERVICE DETERMINED? The level of service was determined using the Critical Movement Analysis computer software. This software analyzes traffic volumes, lane geometrics, signal phasing and various other factors to determine a level of service. It must be noted that this was an analysis of weekday P.M. peak hour conditions, the time of largest impact of project traffic. It is not necessarily the time of maximum volumes on the roadway network of a beach, where the peak periodS are on weekends and where they fluctuate daily depending on weather conditions. 16. EXHIBIT 31-5, REFER TO COMMENT 113 ABOVE. ALSO, ARE THESE NUMBERS FOR A PEAK PERIOD? PLEASE LABEL EXHIBIT. A copy of Exhibit 31-5 from the ADA is attached as Exhibit 13. The P.M. peak hour volume discrepancy discussed in response to Comment 13 is repeated here. 2-4 Wade- Trim I' I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .".,.... .,~., I"~ t = = 1 ~ "I..~ ~ ........ 17. PAGE 31-27, STATEMENT IS PROVIDED THAT PUBLIC TRANSIT IS NOT HEAVILY USED AT THE HOTEL. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING FROM HOTEL OFFICIALS THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE, PUBLIC TRANSIT IS USED. PLEASE CLARIFY. Public transportation is used heavily by Sheraton Sand Key Resort guests and is a very important part of the guest experience. Approximately 22% of the 1987 guests were international who use the buses for shopping trips to Clearwater Beach and the malls. Only a small percentage of the convention guests rent cars. Con- versely, most convention guests come by The Limo. When going to restaurants and quick shopping on the beach these guests use the trolley during its hours of operation. Also, taxi service is used in the off hours by convention guests. The public transportation question is vitally important to meeting planners and tour operators to the extent that the resort provides a picture in its sales brochures and video presentations of the hotel featuring this mode of transportation. At this time PSTA and the City of Clearwater trolley service enter the Sheraton Sand Key Resorts' north driveway; stop under the portico area on the east end of the building; and leave from the south driveway. It is expected that the same area will be used in the future. SSK3:20 2-5 Wade-Trim II I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I ..,."'lIIIII. ..~.~ t ii~ ] I. 'lIIIf..." ~ .~-..,. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: H. CLARK HULL, JR. SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST RESOURCE REGULATION DEPARTMENT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DATE DECEMBER 11, 1987 The following responses are provided consistent with the format of Mr. Hull's letter to Ms. Suzanne Cooper dated December 11,1987: MAPS PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF MAP H IN A LARGER SCALE. THOSE SUBMITTED WITH THE ADA CONTAIN PRINTING THAT IS NOT LEGIBLE TO THE REVIEWER UNFAMILIAR WITH THE PROJECT. Please refer to Revised Map H which more clearly reflects the location of proposed buildings, parking areas, landscaped areas, recreation areas and dune system as well as written land use descriptions. QUESTION 15: WATER (C) GIVEN THE HIGH PERMEABILITY OF THE SUBSTRATA AND THE OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERWAY DESIGNATION OF THE SURROUNDING WATER BODIES, CAN THE APPLICANT SUBSTANTIATE THE STATEMENT THAT -THERE WILL BE NO IMPACTS TO WATER QUALITY", PARTICULARLY FROM PERCOLATED STORMWATER RUNOFF DRAINED FROM PARKING AREAS? A GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE VICINITY OF THE DETENTION AREA. Natural percolation is the most reliable measure for removing of pollutants from stormwater runoff. In addition, the pond will be designed to treat "first 3/4 inch" instead of 1/2 inch and oil skimmer will be provided at inlet and/or outfall control structure. QUESTION 15: WATER (P. 15-1) THE APPLICANT STATES THAT "ALL STORMWATER WILL BE TREATED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 40D-4, F.A.C.- THE APPLICANT SHOULD NOTE THAT SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR STORMWATER TREATMENT ARE CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 17-25, F.A.C., REGULATION OF STORMWATER DISCHARGE. THE LATTER RULE IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DISTRICT CONCURRENTLY WITH CHAPTER 400-4 PERM ITS. A stormwater management plan will be designed in accordance with SWFWMD Chapter 40D-4 permits. 2-6 Wade-Trim i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,."'~. r~!J!.' ri~1 ~ ~'..," ~ a._.. QUESTION 21: WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT (D) THE LETTER TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REQUESTING INDICATION OF ABILITY OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER SERVICE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT WAS MAILED OUT 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ADA WAS SUBMITTED, THEREFORE, THE NEEDED RESPONSE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SUBMIT THE LETTER OF RESPONSE AS PART OF THE SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE DOCUMENT YOU WILL NEXT BE DEVELOPING. Please see Exhibit 5, commitment letter from the City of Cl ea rwate r. QUESTION 22: DRAINAGE THE APPLICATION STATES A DRAINAGE POND ON-SITE WILL BE DESIGNED TO TREAT THE FIRST 1/2 INCH OF RUNOFF FROM THE RESPECTIVE TRIBUTARY AREA. SINCE ALL PINELLAS COUNTY SURFACE WATERS ARE DESIGNATED OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS, THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS CITED AT SECTION 17-25(9), F.A.C. SHALL APPLY WHEREBY "STORMWATER DISCHARGE FACILITIES WHICH DIRECTLY DISCHARGE TO OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS SHALL INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF TREATMENT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TREATMENT CRITERIA SPECIFIED IN SECTION 17-25.035(1)(B) OR SECTION 17-25.040 OR SECTION 17-25.042, F.A.C." THE "FIRST 1/2 INCH" PROPOSED MAY HAVE TO INCREASE TO IlFIRST 3/4 INCH. II ACCORDINGLY, TABLE 22-1 MAY REQUIRE REVISION. The retention/detention facility will be designed to treat the "first 3/4 inch" runoff, if required. Revised Table 22-1 Basin Area Impervious (AG.) Area (AC.) Water Quality Required Design Treatment Volume Volume Volume (Ac.-Ft.) (Ac.-Ft.) (Ac.-Ft.) I 12.00 5.84 0.94 0.37 1.31 1.40 QUESTION 23: WATER SUPPLY (A., A.(I)) PLEASE QUANTIFY NONPOTABLE PROJECT DEMAND AS REQUESTED IN THE ADA. No nonpotable water demand is anticipated for this project. (B.) PLEASE SPECIFY SOURCE OF NONPOTABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE PROJECT. Not applicable. 2-7 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ...."'~. r~.'t [i~l ~ ~!..." ~ ."_.Ii (c.) ARE THERE ANY EXISTING WELLS ON SITE? ARE ANY WELLS PLANNED FOR NONPOTABLE SUPPLY. AIR CONDITIONING HEAT PUMPS. ETC.? IF SO. PLEASE FULLY ANSWER QUESTION C. OF THE ORIGINAL ADA. There are no existing wells on site. No wells are anticipated for nonpotable water supply. (E.)THE LETTER TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REQUESTING INDICATION OF ABILITY OF THE CITY TO PROVIDE POTABLE WATER SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT WAS MAILED OUT 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ADA WAS SUBMITTED. THEREFORE THE NEEDED RESPONSE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SUBMIT THE LETTER OF RESPONSE AS PART OF THE SUFFICIENCY RESPONSE DOCUMENT YOU WILL NEXT BE DEVELOPING. Please refer to Exhibits 6-A and 6-B commitment letters from the City of Clearwater. (F).PLEASE ANSWER QUESTION F. OF THE ORIGINAL ADA. Fire flow requirements for specific buildings have not yet been determined; however, the developer will work with the City of Clearwater to ensure all fire and safety codes are met. Fire protection systems for the entire project will be provided in accordance with the latest recommendations of NFPA and in conformance with the Standard Building Code and Standard Plumbing Code, including all City/County ordinances, and the requirements of utility and governmental agencies exercising jurisdiction over work at the project. In addition to these basic provisions, the hotel will be equipped with a "life safety protection system" (LSPS). The following component systems are included in the LSPS category: o Smoke detection alarm system o Fire alarm and fire communication system o Fire standpipe, sprinkler and sprinkler alarm systems o Smoke control and smoke venting systems o Emergency power systems o Fire control center o Zoned public address system, interconnected with fire alarm system. SSK3:21 2-8 Wade-Trim I' I I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I , I I .~",~. "~"I'" [== ] ~"'f."'M .11II...... RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MR. HUBERT L. PASCOE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR PINELLAS COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CLEARWATER, FLORIDA DATED DECEMBER 16, 1987 The requested corrections to Section 31.(1)A have been made to reflect State Road 60 as a four-lane undivided facility from McMullen-Booth Road to Harbor Drive. It becomes a four-lane divided facility between Harbor Drive and U.S. Highway 19. Additionally, East Bay Drive between Clearwater-Largo Road and Missouri Avenue has been corrected to reflect a four-lane undivided facility. SSK3:22 2-9 Wade-Trim i I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .",.".... r~" 1110 ~ t == 1 .. ..r..:.' ~ ...lIIII. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: WILLIAM SAALMAN. III DISTRICT CONSERVATIONIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE DATED DECEMBER 10, 1987 Soil erosion and sediment control measures identified in the ADA and sufficiency will be in place at the initiation of construction. SSK3:23 2-10 Wade-Trim I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~""lIIIl. r~"I~' [- = J ..~r.."'''' ..... RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MS. JENNIFER D. MCMURTRAY REGIONAL BIOLOGIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATED DECEMBER 17, 1987 The project site plan has been designed with the intent to minimize light visible to the loggerhead sea turtles. Facilities such as the swimming pool, and parking lot have been located with the loggerhead hatchlings in mind. Hotel lighting will not directly illuminate areas seaward of the dunes. Indirect lighting which may be visible from the beach will be shielded by landscaping and the created sand dunes. Security or floodlights will be limited to the fewest number necessary. These will also be shielded by the aforementioned barriers. As stated in the ADA dune walkover lighting will be foot-lights or appropriately shielded, and there will be no evening construction during the nesting season which requires beach lighting. The project landscape architect has been furnished with a copy of the publication Sea Turtle Hatchling Disorientation and Artificial Beachfront Lighting by Paul Raymond, and instructed to incorporate those guidelines wherever possible. Therefore, it appears potential light reaching the beach will be eliminated. If heavy beach cleaning equipment is required during the nesting season, it will be limited to the mean high water line or below. Light rakes will be used above the mean high water line where turtle nests may be located. All beach cleaning equipment will be excluded from a 10 foot radius around each nest. As stated in the ADA, a qualified agency or individual will be engaged to survey the beach as required during the nesting season. Identified nests will be staked, or marked by a means to be determined by the contractor, and posted with approved FDNR signs. In addition to the measures listed above, the Sheraton has committed ? to incorporating a permanent 1200 square foot sea turtle hatchery as part of their new beachscape in an effort to further aid in the protection of loggerhead sea turtles. The applicant has worked closely with representatives of FDNR's Bureau of Marine Research and the Clearwater Marine Science Center in devel- oping procedures to adequately protect loggerhead sea turtles. It is believed that the measures identified in the ADA as well as those listed above will mitigate potential impacts and adequately protect loggerhad sea turtles at the proposed project site. SSK3:24 2-11 Wade-Trim - I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .""'IlIIII. r~" ,.., [== ] . ..,. ,.." .~_.. RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM: MR. CARLOS R. CARRERO ENGINEER BUREAU OF COASTAL ENGINEERING AND REGULATION FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DATED DECEMBER 16, 1987 It is understood that all construction will be in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 161.053 F.S. and Chapter 168-33 F.A.C. f. Existing vegetation on site consists of disturbed coastal strand uplands. Establishment of a vegetated dune system along with appropriate landscaping will mitigate for the removal of the existing vegetation and disturbed remnants of a secondary dune system. 5) MAP G, MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN, IS SUGGESTED TO BE MODIFIED TO: A) ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED SPILLWAY ON RETENTION BASIN WHICH DISCHARGES ONTO THE OPEN BEACH. B) STAFF SUGGESTS STORMWATERS BE FORCE PUMPED OR DIVERTED TO STREET DRAINAGE SYSTEM, OR RELOCATION OF THE RETENTION POND TO A FAR LANDWARD LOCATION. AS PROPOSED, THE RETENTION POND IS CONSIDERED VULNERABLE AND OTHER OPTIONS FOR A LANDWARD SITING SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. C) PAGE 15-2, WATER QUALITY - RUNOFF WATERS MAY CONTAIN GASOLINE, OIL, AND ASPHALT PARTICULATES TO BE DISCHARGED ON THE ACTIVE BEACH AREA THROUGH THE RETENTION POND. OF COURSE, THIS IS A MATTER FOR DER. This drainage design concept has been approved by the City of Clearwater including the retention/detention pond location. Runoff waters will be treated through natural percolation and filtration system or both. The oil skimmer will be provided at inlet and/or outfall control structure. A Certified copy of the City of Clearwater Land Development Code were mailed to Mr. Carrero simultaneously with the submittal of this Sufficiency Resonse. SSK3:25 2-12 Wade-Trim i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .1II''''lIIIII. r~" .." E == 1 .. ~r.":',, .~_... RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM; MR. GEORGE W. PERCY, DIRECTOR DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1987 This letter confirms a letter held by the applicant that no significant archaeological and/or historical sites are recorded for, or considered likely to be present within, the project area. SSK3:28 2-13 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I. SECTION 3 RESPONSE TO PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS I I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I .,,"".... r~~.. [ ii~ 2 IL "'0:,'" ~ ..-.. SECTION II I PRELIMINARY IDENTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS A. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, SHOULD DEVELOPMENT SIGNIFICANTLY DEPART FROM THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THE ADA, SUCH AS THE PROPOSAL TO SUBSTITUTE RESIDENTIAL UNITS FOR HOTEL ROOMS, MENTIONED IN THE ADA, WILL BE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 380.06(19), F.S. This condition is not acceptable. The terms of the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7 provide for hotel or residential use of the property. This Sufficiency Response clearly illustrates that any increase in demands for public facilities (i.e. sewer, potable water, solid waste, electric, gas, police, fire, etc.) which may be associated with the construction of residential condominiums totalling 267 units in Tower 2, are within the C;ty's ability to serve the development. Further, the construction of Tower 2 as residential condominium as illustrated herein, will result in reduced impacts on the regional roadway system. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THE COMMITMENTS MADE IN THE ADA BE REQUIRED UNLESS SUPERCEDED BY OTHER SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. This condition is acceptable. B. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AIR 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FUGITIVE DUST ABATEMENT PROCEDURES INDICATED ON PAGE 13-1 OF THE ADA AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE RESULTS OF THE AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT COMMITTED TO BY THE APPLICANT UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS, BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. Implementation of the fugitive dust abatement procedures is an acceptable condition. Because the traffic analysis revealed no need for an air quality assessment no other conditions are proposed. LAND 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE SOIL CONSERVATION MEASURES REFERENCED ON PAGE 14-2 OF THE ADA BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. This condition is acceptable. 3-1 Wade-Tnm I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,,""~. r~" I~" [== ] . ~!.," ..I ....11 2. "IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE UTILIZATION OF ANY METHODS DISCUSSED TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTICULAR SOIL TYPES IN THE ADA BE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. This condition is acceptable. WETLANDS 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, MASTER PLAN DESIGNATIONS FOR AREAS OF THE PROJECT SITE WHICH MEET THE CONSERVATION PRESERVATION DEFINITIONS AS SET FORTH IN POLICIES 10.1.2 AND 10.3.1 OF THE COUNCIL'S ADOPTED FUTURE OF THE REGION -- BE CONSISTENT WITH THE DESIGNATION. No portion of the proposed project site currently meets the definition of conservation/preservation areas as established in sections 10.1.2 and 10.3.1 of Future of the Region. Therefore, this condition is not applicable. FLOODPLAINS 1. IN ORDER TO MITIGATE POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM FLOODING, IT IS AN APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION THAT ALL ELEVATIONS FOR HABITABLE STRUCTURES BE AT OR ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. This condition is acceptable. 2. UPON ISSUANCE OF A HURRICANE EVACUATION ORDER, THE DEVELOPER WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFE EVACUATION OF ALL HOTEL VISITORS AND ANY REMAINING EMPLOYEES AT THE SITE. This condition is acceptable. 3. THE DEVELOPER SHALL MAKE ALL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE WITH AND INFORM THE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES OF BUILDING CLOSINGS, SECURITY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND EVACUATION PLANS. This condition is acceptable. VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE 1. THE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE PROTECTION MEASURES LISTED ON PAGE 18-3 OF THE ADA, AS WELL AS ANY IDENTIFIED BY FDNR AT MINIMUM SHALL BE DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITIONS. Sea turtle protection measures listed on page 18-3 of the ADA as well as those outlined in the response to FDNR's letter dated December 17, 1987 will be adhered to. 3-2 Wade-Trim I I I I II I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~-... r~. I!!~" [i~] .. "'.,,:Y .. ....... 2. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY SPECIES LISTED IN SECTIONS 39-27.003-.005, F.A.C. ARE OBSERVED FREQUENTING THE SITE FOR NESTING, FEEDING, OR BREEDING, PROPER MITIGATION MEASURES SHALL BE EMPLOYED IN COOPERATION WITH THE FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. This condition is acceptable. HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THAT SHOULD ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORICAL RESOURCES BE LOCATED DURING CONSTRUCTION, ULTIMATE DISPOSITION OF SUCH RESOURCES WOULD BE DETERMINED IN COOPERATION WITH THE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF CLEARWATER. This condition is acceptable. C. PUBLIC FACILITIES WASTEWATER 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY AVAILABILITY BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION AND THAT THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER ESTABLISH A PLAN AND SCHEDULE WHEREBY SHERATON SAND KEY SEWER LINES SHALL BE MONITORED FOR LEAKS AND RUPTURES. THE PLAN SHALL DESIGNATE THE ENTITY(IES) TO CARRY OUT THE MONITORING AND SHALL INCLUDE A TIME SCHEDULE WHICH OUTLINES DATES AND FREQUENCY OF THE MONITORING PROGRAM. FAULTY LINES SHALL BE REPLACED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE (F.R. 13.8.2). This condition is not acceptable. The City of Clearwater employs an ongoing maintenance program to check sewer lines for leaks. This program includes the Sand Key area. It is not necessary for the applicant to also monitor the system. DRAINAGE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN FOR REVIEW BY THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND TBRPC BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER COND I TI ON. This condition is acceptable. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION REQUIRE THAT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM BE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RETENTION, OR DETENTION WITH FILTRATION/ASSIMILATION TREATMENT FOR THE FIRST ONE-INCH OF RUNOFF GENERATED FROM THE SITE DURING THE 25-YEAR, 24-HOUR DESIGN STORM; AND THAT MAXIMUM POST-DEVELOPMENT FLOWS NOT EXCEED PRE- DEVELOPMENT FLOWS FOR THE SAME DESIGN STORM. This condition is not acceptable. However, SWFWMD is requiring that the first three quarter inch be treated. 3-3 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I 'I II I i I I I I I 'I I I I I t .,,""~. r~... [i~l .. ~'.,.'" ~ ...lIll. WATER SUPPLY 1. IT IS AN APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION THAT ASSURANCE OF AN ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY CAPACITY AND OF MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PROJECT SITE BE PROVIDED. 2. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT A COMMITMENT TO CONSTRUCT AND UTILIZE WATER SAVING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. These conditions are acceptable. ENERGY 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT ASSURANCE BE PROVIDED OF ADEQUATE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO SERVE THE DEVELOPMENT, BE A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION. 2. THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT EXPANSION SHALL BE ENCOURAGED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES: - REDUCE LEVELS OF OPERATION OF ALL AIR CONDITIONERS, HEATING AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, - ELIMINATION OF ADVERTISING REQUIRING LIGHTING AFTER BUSINESS HOURS, - THE USE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PACKAGING AND/OR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, - PARTICIPATION IN RECYCLING PROGRAMS, - THE INSTALLATION OF TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS WHERE COST EFFECTIVE, AND - THE USE OF COGENERATION TO RECOVER WASTE HEAT AND REDUCE PEAK DEMAND ON THE UTILITY SYSTEM. A REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THESE AND ANY OTHER ENERGY PROGRAMS SHALL BE REQUIRED IN EACH ANNUAL REPORT (F.R. 12.5.3 - 12.5.7). These conditions are not acceptable. Business hours for the resort facility cover a 24 hr. period. It is necessary that illumination of advertising follow the same procedures as the existing Sheraton Sand Key Resort facility. Please refer to the ~-, response to Question 25 of this Sufficiency Response, which outline the energy efficient design methods and equipment which will be utilized in the project. 3-4 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,."'.... r~'1 I.... [== 1 .. "".'" .. ...._~. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT THE ENTITY TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ALL RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE AREAS BE IDENTIFIED IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. At the present time, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort employs two (2) lawn workers in the winter and three (3) workers in the summer (i.e. June-September) to maintain the outside grounds. It is anticipated that the number of outside maintenance personnel in this department will increase as a result of the proposed expansion including a department head to oversee this activity. 2. THE SEA OAT REVEGETATION AND SAND DUNE SYSTEM PROGRAM SHALL BE REQUIRED AND MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES SET FORTH IN THE ORDER. This condition is acceptable. 3. LANDSCAPING SHALL BE PRIMARILY NATIVE COASTAL VEGETATION. Native coastal vegetation will be utilized on the seaward side of the proposed sand dune system. Some non-native vegetation may be utilized in the landscaped area fronting on Gulf Boulevard, around the pool and deck areas, and primarily on the seaward side of the habitable structures. 4. LANDSCAPING AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE AREAS (AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION) SHALL NOT DISTURB OR INFRINGE UPON CURRENT OR HISTORICAL LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE NESTING AREAS. As stated previously loggerhead sea turtles have been known to nest at various locations along Sand Key beach. Areas altered by the proposed project are landward of traditional loggerhead nesting areas and will not significantly affect nesting habits. The minor encroachment will be mitigated by enhancement of the remaining and most probable nesting area through establishment of a dune system. POLlCE 1. ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE POLICE PROTECTION SHALL BE REQUIRED AND THE DEGREE OF DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN THE EXPANSION OF SERVICES SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. The assurance that adequate police protection as a Development Order condition is acceptable. FIRE 1. IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT, AS A DEVELOPMENT ORDER CONDITION, THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE PROJECT. The assurance that adequate fire protection as a Development Order 3-5 Wade-Trim l I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I ....~. r~" ... 't (== 1 I. ....,.:. ~ .~_.. condition is acceptable. 2. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT THE SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT EXPANSION SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE FIRE CODE OR THE CITY OF CLEARWATER REGULATIONS, WHICHEVER ARE MORE STRINGENT. This condition is acceptable. 3. THE DEVELOPER SHALL PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE FIRE FLOW WATER PRESSURE AND A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS, SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARMS. This condition is acceptable. 4. THE DEVELOPER SHALL IMPLEMENT ANY SPECIAL MEASURES REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF CLEARWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN REGARD TO PROTECTION OF THE HIGH-RISE TOWERS AND DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN ANY REQUIRED EXPANSION OF SERVICES (SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, ETC.) SHALL BE SET FORTH IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER. Based upon correspondence from the City of Clearwater it is not anticipated that any "special measures" will be requ; red by the City of Clearwater Fire Department. Exhibit 11 illustrates the C;ty's ability to service the project without expansion of services (special equipment, etc.). SSK3:29 3-6 Wade-Tnm - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION 4 EXHIBITS I' I I- 'a I I- I I I Il t I I I I . 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Att) 1r0 -" fD,< cu - o ~ ... o cu - (J ..... 14,01 AL/C it- M 16 / ,I Source: WN ~ City of Clearwater Zoning Atlas EXHIBIT SHERATON SAND KEY ~ Wade- Trtm B EntlR..... LMd..". A.......... "...... ......"... ........ EXISTING ZONING 1-8 REVISED - APRIL 1988 4-2 1 I I , ,I t t I I I I I I II I 'J I I I tll',""',.... ,llfl~\~l O"II~-___ l~~~\. sC:S ,,\II( e ~ ~~ ~~ ~ r-: C::j ~ ~f1'" :-.... ~ \~ .. ~\I -7'U: ~ ,I ~~'YA TEn <( ,,11' '-_' ~. ,I '-""",,1' CI T Y OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR I D A 33518 - 4748 PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT r.. i\.': .' ~:~::,;,.~.c.... ~,V"- JAN 27 198B .~, ,,:,{..t January 26, 1988 WADE-TRIM Mr. David B. Gildersleeve Project Manager Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602 Suite 334 HE: Sheraton Sand Key Dear Mr. Gildersleeve: Please be advised that the zoning of the property ident ified as M&B 33.02, Sec. l7-29S-l5E, a portion of which is proposed to be developed with an expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort Hotel is zoned "B" (Business) with a Land Use Plan classification of Commercial/Tourist Facilities. Enclosed is a copy of the Land Use Plan map for the City of Clearwater and a copy of the Zoning Atlas identifying the designation of "B" zoning. There are no plans to amend either the zoning or Land Use Plan classification on this property as it now reflects the terms of the Settlement Stipulation, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7. These designations provide for hotel or residential use of the property. The allowable density is provided for in the stipulation and although it exceeds that provided for under the terms of the Land Use Plan, the stipulation shall prevail. These development rights shall remain in full force and effect for a period of twenty (20) years, or until October 17, 2006. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Sincerely, €a ~rv~ Planning Director 813--462-6880 PHI jm Enclosures (2) 4-3 EXHIBIT 1 - C "Equal Employment and Affirmatit'e Action Employer" - I I I, I 1 1\ I I I I I t I , I, I 1 I " . .... " :;, N ~ . o 0.25 0.5 SCALE IN MILES DREW ST. CLEVELAND ST. . " PROJECT SITE . ~:,: BELLEAIR RD. ,; < 2 ::l o CI) CI) j E. BAY DR, . ' ULMERTON RD. . " " d > d ..J CI) III . ~ a: w 0 w ; .' a: C) z Q j " 2 < w S W ALSINGHAM RD. It) ... ! .. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT [i Wade-Trim U Engineering Lanclacape Architecture ... Planning Environmental Science. GENERAL LOCATION REVISED - APRIL .1988 .,; < Q Z < ..J ~ C) i: GULF-TO-BAY BLVD, r III' I I II I t t I I I I I t I I I I I I I D, I I Cl c EO!;; III .. )( n o /~ D . I I I~ 11~ h11/ h~~' ~// C I ~/~ I' / ~/ ~fJ ' \ . ~ ) / ~' ~ 11\ "; r".~ .... --~ '-d---~ '1 I'" I b' ~ ~ /~ . (~ /\J( i\J I L( ~; ~ ~~ tt2~". /, I ~ I C2f~~vL) ~~i\ I c. -~(. ~ 1111 \r I D/) \ "~Il r ~ \' u"" J II - l L. ~J ~ GULF BLVD. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade- Trin In..n..... Lad.e.,. A.. I R 1M fl Pk '-.. ...u m...... I I I TOPOGRAPHY REVISED - APRIL 1'" 4 II I l I I 1. I i I I I I I I I I I t I -; "', ',"": ". ,". .' : :, .... '. ::, .... '. '" '.: ..,.:-. ," '., .... f.' 'f .:" :'. " N ~ . . 0 500 1000 2000 Gulf of Mexico PROJ ECT SITE V14 EL 15 Clearwater Harbor LEGEND A1 - A30 Zone of 100-Yr. flood ; bue flood elevation. & flood hazard factor. determined. V14 EL 13 V1 - V30 Zone of 100-Yr. coutal flood with velocity; bue flood elevation. & flood hazard factor. not determined. EL 119 Bue Flood Elevation A11 EL 12 /IZ-:-, . ~:~ SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT FLOOD PLAINS REVISED - APRIL 1988 MAP C-2 EXHlalT 3-C ~ Wade- Trim _ Engineering Land.cape ArC"ltectll'e Planning Envlronmenta' Science. A .., t I t I I 1 I il I I I I 1 I I, I I I " I " ':': ". '. ': :..: :. :' i ':" =:, ",' .......:.... :.. .....'.. '.' '. .: N ~ . , 0 500 1000 2000 Gu If of Mexico 181 540 Clearwater Harbor LEGEND 133 - Multiple Dwelling Units - Low Rise 134 - Multiple Dwelling Units - High Rise 181 - Swimming Beaches 185 - Parks 540 - Bays & Estuaries 710 - Beaches - Other than Swimming 322 - Coastal Scrub 11.96 Ac. . ~ . SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim . Engin..ring Landacape Architect... Planning Environmental 8cIenoe. LAND USE & VEGETATION REVISED - APRIL '1988 MAP D&F EXHIBIT 3-D If '" I I j I I I. I I I I I I J I I t I I I N ~ .... . . . I 0 0.25 0.5 1 SCALE IN MILES . .' PROJECT SITE' . :.:. '. EI3 o o a:: o Cl a:: < ~ a:: w I- < ~ a:: < w d . . ULMERTON RD. '. . It d a:: w Cl o it . . . :' WALSINGHAM RD. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT ~ Wade-Trim U Engineering Landlcape Architecture e Planning Environmental Sclencel . DREW ST. ClEVELAND ST. o GULF-TO-BAY BLVD. SERVICE AREAS REVISED - APRIL 1988 ~ o z < ~ ~ Cl :f BELLEAIR RD. -> < it ;:) o Ct) Ct) i E. BAY DR. LEGEND o WATER TREATMENT PLANT . SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT . POLICE STAnON . FIRE STAnON EI3 HOSPITAL d ~ III a i w Ct) I' I l I I I- I I I I I I t I I I. I I I .~"".... r~~.,. ti~1 J. "'..."''' .._tlII. Table 20-1. Construction Expenditures and Employment Sheraton Sand Key Resort TYPE OF IMPACT IMPACT-TAMPA BAY REGION -- Total Amount Percentage $ in Region in Region 0 Construction Expenditures A. Labor $28,829,000 $27,387,550 95% B. Materials 28,563,000 14,100,000 50% C. Professional Services 1,885,000 925,000 50% D. Overhead 27,190,000 17,705,000 65% TOTAL 86,467,000 60,117,550 70% 0 Employment Projections A. Construction Employment 331 314 95% B. Employment Income (Labor) $28,829,000 $27,387,550 95% Source: Grand Couloir Corporation SSK1:33 4-10 Wade-Trim EXHIBIT 4-A II I Total 750 Tampa Bay I Impact to Tampa I Unit Impact Region Impact Bay Region I Project & Construction Management $2,189,430 2,189,430 100% I Financing Fees 2,789,720 2,789,720 100% Legal 262,850 131,425 50% I Permits and 1,851,550 1,851,550 100% Impact Fees I FF&E 11,000,000 1,650,000 15% I Interest Exp. 5,760,425 5,760,425 100% Systems 612,500 612,500 100% I Pre-opening 660,000 660,000 100% Expenses I Contingencies 2,060,000 2,060,000 100% TOTAL $27,186,475 $17,705,050 65% I Rounded $27,190,000 '$17,705,000 65% ----------- ----------- ---- ----------- ----------- I I I SSKl:34 I I I I 4-11 I .~"".... r~' Wade-Trim EXHIBIT 4-B t = '= 1 J. "'!. ,'" ./. ...tlII. it t I I I I f il I I 1 I t I I I I I I .~"".... r~""" t ==] J. ..,..... ~ .._tlII. Table 20-2. Non-construction Permanent Employees and Estimated Annual Payroll by Season Normal Season Personnel Under $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- $5,000 6,900 9,999 14,999 24,999 over Executive 2 2 Rooms 97 32 5 2 Food & Beverage 102 93 10 2 Accounting 3 3 3 Telephone 5 Gi ft Shop 11 Sales/ Marketing 6 10 Maintenance 23 2 Pool 6 TOTAL 199 173 26 21 High Season Personnel Under $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- $5,000 6,900 9,999 ,14,999 24,999 over Executive 2 2 Rooms 120 38 6 2 Food & Beverage 151 126 11 2 Accounting 3 4 3 Telephone 6 Gi ft Shop 14 Sa 1 es/ t4a rket i ng 6 11 Maintenance 32 2 Pool 8 TOTAL 271 227 29 22 Annual payroll for a 11 non-construction permanent employees is estimated at $5,060,000. C. FOR ALL TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE A BREAKDOWN BY INCOME GROUP FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT USING THE FORMAT BELOW. FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, ALSO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL BREAKDOWN BY INCOME GROUP FOR NON-CONSTRUCTION PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT USING THE FORMAT BELOW. Table 20-3. Construction Employment by Income Group Construction Personnel - Per Annum Under $5,000 $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- 6,900 9,999 14,999 24,999 over 22 28 35 HVAC Mechanics Bricklayers/ Bl ockl ayers Carpenters 4-12 Wade-Trim EXHI BIT 4-C a I Construction Personnel - Continued Under $5,000- $7,000- $10,000- $15,000- $25,000- I $5,000 6,900 9,999 14,999 24,999 over Cement Masons 20 El ectri ci ans 22 II Elevator Constructors 8 Gl azi ers 12 I Ironworkers 20 Laborers 22 Lathers 12 Painters 16 I Pl asterers 16 Pl umbers/ Pi pefitters 14 I Roofers 18 Sheet Metal Workers 16 Soft Floor I Layers 14 Sprinkler Fi tters 8 I r;l e Setters 12 We 1 ders 4 I TOTAL 52 251 16 Power Equipment Operators I Backhoe 2 Bulldozer 2 Compactor 2 I Crane 2 Grader 2 Piledriver 2 I TOTAL 52 257 22 I Source: Grand Couloir Corporation I I SSK3:30 I I 4-13 I .~"".... r~.,. Wade-Trim t ==] J. ..f.,'" ~ .._tlII. ,I I I "11/1"'1',,,- ,. l' C)\M OfTJrifj-___ l....~~~~ ~=" '''-''' $~ ,\ 1'1 $: " ~r-2' r, ~ ~ \~- . !~! \."'+l~~'" ,~ TE9.~;ljl ~.,'II',I' CITY OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR IDA 3 4 6 1 8 . 4 7 4 8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I December 15, 1987 \-'......... - ~~:;.:.... , Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 \'~r\0~- ': i-\Ii\: ... RE: Sheraton Sand Key Expansion Sanitary Service Dear Mr. Mai: Your letter of November 9, 1987, regarding the above has been reviewed. The City of Clearwater's existing sanitary system can accommodate the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort described in your letter. Very Jr~lY yours, t/ dtl-- l~c:-~ William C. Baker Director of Public Works WCB:TCJ:jl copies: E. S. Haeseker, Asst. City Manager John Dennis, Briley Wild & Associates 4-14 "Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer" EXHIBIT 5 - A a ~.c' J~8~ ~fi::i ....', "'/. ~ '\ ~ - -~ ~ -:==- ;:::~ "" ~~=- ~ ~ ~ -=.-=--- ~} X7f?4 TEl~;t'l ~11111 C I T Y OF CLEARWATER 'I I I February 18, 1988 POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W A T E~' . fi:i,~.--,. ,~. ';~. ,~41f'. . '~';'f. .:., 4. 7 4 8 U,..\; "I . it Ii \V; l~~ :. i'. flt~,\\...j,.I.!'~~ ~\ It' 4d)';' !! ....~ ~, "<..'1 " i' 1J'r" '~ - FEe 22 1988 I WADE-1RlM I I I I I Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 RE: Sanitary Sewer Service Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: Your inquiry of February 10, 1988, regarding additional sanitary sewer service to the above has been reviewed by Clearwater's engineering consultant. Clearwater has the ability to accommodate the sanitary flows as proposed in your letter for expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. I Very truly yours, iJ~'~ William C. Baker Director of Public Works I I I WCB:TCJ:jl copy: E. S. Haeseker, Asst. City Manager I I I I I 4-15 "Equal Emplovment and Affirmative Action Employer" EXHIBIT 5 - B I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ",""'/",,,, /'C)\~lOfllf[it-_ "'~B0."'-;. $.,-; .\I'~. c ~ \:....., .~... ~ ..... .... ~r-, -- .. <t:~ :::r-: '-' ~ f1"\ I :::: ~ ~~ ~\\' '7'~: ,"~I\ ~7~TEn ~"",( --_..." 1\. /11' ',."",~I" CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT POST OFFICE BOX 4749 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE OF UTILITIES DIRECTOR OFFICE AND DISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET November 19, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Potable Water Supply for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: We have received your letter of November 9, 1987, requesting information regarding the ability of the City of Clearwater Utilities Department to provide potable water source for the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Upon review of the network analysis of our water distribution system and discussions of this subject with our consulting engineer, it has been determined that the City of Clearwater will have no problems providing adequate potable water service to this facility. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, ~{t!~, Utilities Director P.E. CMH:TRH:ns cc: Tom Hackett, Water Superintendent Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager , GAS WATER . .. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 4-16 "~...."....I ~,.".......I""""""I~n..+ ........"" .6fl;,.,..........:\,,~,. 6,..+;........ J:'"".....I...."o.." ". SOLID WASTE EXHIBIT R - A i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~r-~ .i1" ~\~l" Ttttf";.- '~~~ ICj ,,"II e\ C"":t _" ~~ ~ --=- ~~ ft'" == ~ ~ ~~-- ~ l ~ TEt~"I''' C I T Y OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4749 C LEA R W ATE R, F LOR IDA 3 4 6 1 8 - 4 7 4 9 Office 01 Utilities Director . ~,~,~\ ''> _ ,.:tr ;' .:.~ ':, . ~ " ." I I I' ", '1.'., ',~" ,-, .~\.... e'V' ; .. fL. ~ '\ .: . " ":', ' ~.~, .Ii "\.., . FEB 18 1988 February 11, 1988 Mr. Hung T. Ma i, P. E . Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 WADE. '/ RJ tv; Re: Determination of Potable Water Supply for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: I have received your letter dated February 10, 1988, requesting correspondence indicating the City of Clearwater-s ability to accommodate proposed expansion of hotel suites and residential condominiums at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Please be advised that I have reviewed your request and determined that the City has sufficient capabilities to provide 156,992 gallons of potable water per day to the above referenced development. If you should have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, ~~~ Cecil M. Herson, Jr., P.E. Utilities irector CMH:bp cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager Tom Hackett, Water Superintendent 4-17 1.,...._......1 ~_...I....,,___......... __....J A"i"""",,,,,+i,,o i\.....+il""lr"\ C:~P"\If'\"O,..tl EYHIRIT " - R I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I"~"~"~'"~ ", to it -- /' ~\.I'\ OFr~'if-__ \\\~~~\. $r".; ,I, o~ ,....... " - , ~~ ~- ~~ ~~ ~~ \~ ~\\ ~7'u; ~ ,I ~-Z'A TE~,\,/ """"",1 CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT POST OFFICE BOX 4749 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE AND DISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET Utilities Director (813) 462-6790 November 21, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P. E. Wade-Trim, Incorporated 201 East Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Refuse Collection and Disposal for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, Florida De arM r. M a i : Your letter concerning the City of Clearwater's ability to provide refuse collection and disposal to the proposed development of Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion was forwarded to my office on November 13, 1987. I have reviewed the proposed solid waste requirements and the City of Clearwater, Utilities Department, Sanitation Division will be able to dispose of the 7.7 cubic yards of solid waste you propose will be generated by that development each day. If I can be of further help, please feel free to call on me. ~=4~,rUlY' C e c i 1 T!I'!. Her son, Jr., P. E . Utilities D rector CMH:WJP:fa cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager , GAS WATER . .. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ... SOLID WASTE "E qual Employment a~dlfffirmative Action Employer" EXHIBIT 7 - A a I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I C I T Y o F CLEARWATER C LEA R W ATE R. POST OFFICE BOX 4749 ... FLORIDA 34618-4749 ffi)\.L:'{P''J J~~ 17 \' I:' ;:'::, r..', l'-,' il/,-1'~6:ia..! \~/ If If II., ;~I#' .... ~iUj ~ FES 1 8 1988 Office of Utilities Director February 11, 1988 WADE_ TRIM Mr. Hung T. Ma i, P. E . Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Re: Determination of Refuse Collection and Disposal for Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Dear Mr. Mai: I have received your letter dated February 10, 1988, requesting correspondence indicating the City of Clearwater~s ability to accommodate proposed expansion of hotel suites and residential condominiums at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Please be advised that I have reviewed your request and determined that the City has sufficient capacities to dispose of the 12.7 cubic yards of solid waste generated daily by the above referenced development. If you should have any questions or comments, please contact me at (813) 462-6790 at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, ~~i- Cecil ~. He rson, Utilities rector CMH:bp cc: Elizabeth S. Haeseker, Assistant City Manager Wayman Pearson, Sanitation Superintendent 4-19 EXHIBIT 7 - F llr"_.....I C__,",I""\,,...~~P"'l. "')r"\"" ^Ifi,.,...,.,~.i"o /1,..ti,,1"'I ~m",ln\fQ.rtl II I I (/' I\,~ " f:' .' ti f '. -' ( :'~ . , "'i, 1''' '," " . (: , tt' '.. ' ( Ii> ""~"" ~ (" ~t,+ .. '" I Florida Power CORPORATION I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Hung T. Mai Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Tampa, FL 33602 Subject: Dear Mr. Mai: November 16, 1987 Boulevard, Suite 334 Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, FL Per your request, I am happy to inform you that Florida Power has the necessary power facilities to connect your proposed 750 room hotel expansion for Sheraton Sand Key Resort. If we may be of further assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate in calling us. EEB/rp Sincerely, FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION / / ---- ~,/ / {~/( J. jJ--;' / /' Ernest E."'B'aker, Supervisor ( Clearwaf~r Engineering 2166 PALMETTO STREET · CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34625 A Florida Progress Company 4-20 EXHIBIT 8 - A I I I i I Florida , Power II COO'OO"'OO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ....... ......... :. ... e, ...-... \.~. .: ..!i..... ....... a:' '~~r; .;~7 T: ':',7: ~4 '" t.-, , ",<<, < ft.,. ilJ II !J ~:J!) f:fS ~ (' , . .,' ]988 WAD t=~ "'F?'~A '//1'/ February 15, 1988 Mr. Hung T. Mai Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 East Kennedy Tampa, FL 33602 Boulevard, suite 334 Subject: Sheraton Sand Key Resort Expansion Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Mai: In reply to your letter of February 10, 1988, you are advised that Florida Power Corporation has the necessary power facilities to connect your proposed 750 room hotel expansion for Sheraton Sand Key Resort and any residential condominiums as well. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call us. Sincerely, FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION 'a ~~ (/ '() {I \ ,,- _ \' \-+-\;, C-{~__ JOSi h P. '~kala, Supervisor Clearwater Engineering rp c: Mr. Bruce L. Power, Sr. 2166 PALMETTO STREET. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 34625 A Florida Progress Company EXHIBIT 8 - B r - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I, ,flll"~''''''"" /' c..\M o;,~:,,-__, I'IB~ c'/,>-,":C lIt::. ,~ ':;. ~,~ "'~".S:.---, ,""" -" , .... ~C""2 -- -, c( :: ~~ic:::;,~ ,,.-10. . ~\ ~ ~\: ~-_I1'~TEn ~~", ......" r\.. ,I' ""~",,//,,I CITY OF CLEARWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT POST OFFICE BOX 4749 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33518 OFFICE OF UTILITIES DIRECTOR OFFICE AND DISPLAY ROOM - 900 CHESTNUT STREET December 2, 1987 Mr. Hung T. Mai, P.E. Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Dear Mr. Mai: Than~ you for your letter concerning the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The City of Clearwater has a four-inch high-pressure gas main on Gulf Boulevard that currently serves the Sheraton. This gas main has ample volume to meet all future natural gas requirements of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort and its proposed expansion. The City of Clearwater and its Gas Division look forward to working with the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in the future. Yours very truly, ~+ Cecil M. H derson, Jr., P.E. Utilities Director CMH:JML:mw , GAS SOLID WASTE WATER WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 4-22 I j rr rVUIDIT 0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~~~ ,//1/1-- d"" ~ ~ /?~"'~~'t'\ .~~~, "I-')~:' :.')~-'f- . -' ~~~~ ::-~~'. ",' ", . - '. , """. ~~.~....: ~.-.F,i':' -.' ~ ,liil.~ '1/.'0"\: (.~' ~/ ~"l. ... ~.-.. ~ ;:; .,~\ "" . ~~;...., :::-'\~c." , ". "'~' '-t .'_ ~ 4 .~: ~ ~;.~, : . \ '/':' i ~~.~ !'. . I,,~ ,"" '~t.' t-', J. ,.t .l:""_ i!!\ V' - ~,: ~ " : ,t. - '...-;c' \> " " A?R .:. ~ 1988 DelMrtment of Police Office of Police Chief WADE-TRIM City of Clearwater . , 644 Pierce Street Clearwater, Florida 33516 813/462/6332 April 25, 1988 Ms. Bonnie prinse Wade-Tr im, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 334 Tampa, Florida 33602 Dear Ms. prinse: As a follow-up to my prior letter of January 26, 1988 concerning the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, I wish to inform you of additional information with regard to the requirement for additional police personnel which was not available at the time of my original letter. I am pleased to announce that subsequent to January of 1988, the City of Clearwater now has an operational police sub-station located on the south end of Clearwater Beach with sufficient manpower at the present time to deal with providing police service to Sand Key which I do not feel will be specifically impacted by the expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Rather, my initial comments in the letter of January 26, 1988 were directed at the total building expansion on Sand Key that I feel is going to impact the requirement for the expansion of police services in the future. Please contact me if you need any further clarification with regards to my position on this matter. II Sincerely, IJ~4 SID KLEIN Chief of Police I I I SRK:bw EXHIBIT 10 4-23 I I I I '~l ""- l'C)\I'\ """lJ~ l~~~ ti:i ,-)1, c '\ !n = ' ~~ ~~ ===:. ,~~ '\';d ~ ~~ '-TA - ~~~ ~~, ---- "~~ '-~!J~~;'II .,,~ ~' ; " ~ ~ CI TY OF CLEARWATER POST OFFICE BOX 4748 C LEA R W ATE R. F LOR IDA 33518 - 4748 I Offic:t of Fire Chief Robert L Davidson I I. I I October 27, 1987 Ms. Bonnie Prinse Wade-Trim, Inc. 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 334 Tampa, FL 33602 'I , I ! Dear Ms. Prinse: I I I In response to your recent letter, the Clearwater Fire Department is aware of the proposed expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The Fire Department does not feel any expansion of the Sheraton Sand Key would have an adverse affect on the department's ability to continue to provide emergency medical service or fire protection. Should you have any further questions, please contact me. I I I I I Very truly yours,. _I ;}n L_ v~ '1//hp2/1 '/ C. F. Meye'f' Asst. Fire Chief :1 ,; CFM/bak I I I EXHIBIT 11 .. E q u.' E.. p' 0" 1ft. It' ." d A III r.. .-, iv. A e Ii 0 It E.. p' 0 T. r" " 4-24 I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I , :-~ '. :;. N ~ . o 0.25 0.5 lCALE IN MILES " ULMERTON RD, W ALSINGHAM RD. o II: o o a:: < ~ a:: w I- < ~ a:: < w d DREW ST. CLEVELAND IT. SR 601 QULF-TO-BAY BLVD. ~ o z < ~ ~ o :f BELLE AIR RD. ~ it ;:) o Ct) Ct) i E. BAY DR. SR ..e d Ie W g it ci ~ III W ~ i w Ct) SHERATON '" '" """ EXHIBIT SAND KEY RESORT ~ EXISTING 12 ~ Wade-Trim '" ROADWAY NETWORK B Engineering landlcape Architecture REVISED - APRIL 1988 Planning Environmental Science. .J ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 0) CD C\I &t) CD " I I ~ C') _ C\I + + &t) &t) - t') CD " I t . C') - CD " CO I I o _ &t) CD + + ~ C\I CO 0 CO CO J t >< >0 ~ CD >&t) ~ < <0 CD ~ ~~lt* ~ < + &t) ~ 01::- C\I CL .cO) CD CO > < == o z < ~ ~ ~ U) MARIANNE 1676+48-1724 .- CAUSEWAY BLVD. . -. ~ 1584+79-1663 Z ~ :I 4( ~ Q ~ "'". 6')' ~ .s'l( )' . .~~ ,,^)' ,".s'O ~ ~ \.., O)'~ ,,~~ "<", Irv 6')' () 6' PROJECT~~1 t C; &t) SITE ~ - 0 I + C') C\I ~ U co 0 + C\I ~ &t) C') ~ 1356+48-1404 ~' .- MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY -. ... 1344+79-1423 2145+79-2224 1-~ ~~ cS';. . COURT ST. LEGEND 222+33-255........... ~ I " BACKGROUND + SANDKEY _ TOTAL TRAFFIC TRAFFIC TRAFFIC C') C\I 0 ~ &t) t; ~l + - 0) 379+69=448 + C') - C\I BELLEAIR CAUSEWAY &t) .- C') C') ~ c CD -. 379+42-421 co 0 n > co !I ~ t~ CD &L 1055+56-1111 ~ CD ~ C') .- W ALSlNGHAM RD. &t) C) - &t) N ~ -. 754+34-788 t') &t) .... 0 .... " ;lt~ CJ) &t) . CD " co SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT riJ Wade-Trim ... Engineering landlcape Architecture ... Planning Environmental Sclenc.. 1997 P.M. PEAK HOUR BACKGROUND TRAFFIC REVISED - APRIL 1988 EXHIBIT 13 Ll-?h I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .,,""11III. r~~' ti~] J. ""...'" .. .._tlII. SEcn ON 5 ALTERNATE RESIDENTIAL USE TOWER 2 Wade-Trim I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~~.. ti~1 J. ...t.,'" ~ ...tlII. An additional section of this Sufficiency Response is provided to further clarify questions raised by the review agencies and response by the applicant concerning the option of developing the second tower for 267 residential condominium units as opposed to 322 hotel suites. As noted earlier in this Sufficiency Response, a Settlement Stipula- tion, Circuit Civil No. 78-4765-7, provides for the development of either hotel or residential uses on the property. Recognizing that this option is available, the following supplemental information to the DRI/ADA is provided to identify the impacts/demands of the alternate use (i.e. residential condominium) upon the regional roadway system and other applicable facilities and services provided by the City of Clearwater. Please refer to the attached tables 21-1, 23-1, 24-1 and 25-1 which reflect consumption/demand for sanitary sewer, potable water, solid waste and energy. Commitment letters have been received and included in this Sufficiency Response for each facility type/service. Recognizing that the option of constructing the second tower as residential condominiums will require less natural gas than the first option, additional correspondence from the Utilities Department of the City of Clearwater is not required. SSK3:32 5-1 Wade-Trim I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~'II"'''' t.... = J J. ".'" .. .._tlII. QUESTION 21 PUBLIC FACILITIES: WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT Table 21-1. Ultimate Estimated Average Daily Wastewater Flows. AVERAGE DAILY PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) FLOW (GPD)(b) FIRST BUILDING Hotel Suite 428 rooms 100 gpd/room 42,800 Lobby Bar 75 seats 30 gpd/seat 2t25O Entertainment Lounge 250 seats 30 gpd/seat 7,500 Cafe & Dining 400 seats 50 gpd/seat 20,000 Bar (Lounge) 150 seats 30 gpd/seat 4,500 Reta il s 2,374 SF 0.1 gpd/SF 237 Health Spa/ Day Care 3,780 SF 0.18 gpd/SF 680 Ballroom/ Meeting rooms 1,400 seats 3 gpd/seat 4,200 Subtota 1 82,167 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel Suite 322 rooms 100 gpd/room 32,200 Subtota 1 32,200 Total (Option No. 1 Development) 114,367 GPO SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) CONDOMI NIUMS o One Bedroom 54 units 150/gpd/unit 8,100 o Two Bedroom 213 units 225/gpd/unit 47,925 Subtotal 56,025 Total (Option No. 2 Development) 138,192 GPO (a) _ Source: Wastewater Engineering, Metcalf & Eddy, 1972. Chapter 100-6, Rules of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (b) _ Assumed to be 100% occupied SSK3: 31 (1) 5-2 Wade-Trim I' I j '~ ~E .. ~: ... ~e -' I ... '" c I i~ ~~ I~ '" III Uu ~~ N t .... :::.. 0 ",f "''' ,,6- ..6- ft) -' -' I ".0 ".0 f' II > '-. j .. I - I) 53 .. If ~ I . - -' tl ...... tl ... CD '" ...... ... ~ I ~q ~ I ~ I -- ~I ~I 2~ ~ -- - I '" ~~ ~ -- '" "'.. '" ot "'OIl '" -' g.... ... ~~ I ! .... I i ;: . : .... .. "'''' .. ., OIl ~::::. .'" '" "' - .. ~H ;: .. ~ U I ... ~ ~ .. -.. ot I '" ~ ::~ g! N ::; .. '" .. ... .... . ~-' .... ::I:! t ~= .i :e a N I ot ... ~: ! -' :i! ... .... ... ~ ~~ - I "'''' '" ~:: :: _ cl - &1 .0 ~:; ~:; AU .... AU .. I ~3. l<:ll<:l ~3. l<:l .c ~ ~ .. 2 2 ,;I'S . I ~ ~i.'" ~ -5. ... .. .. IC 0 ~ N ~ -~ N ~M .. --I/:. i ~ = :~:: I I I I II I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~I~'" ti~l J. ..r ...'" .. .._tlII. QUESTION 23 PUBLIC FACILITIES: WATER SUPPLY Table 23-1 Estimated Average Daily Potable Water Demands. AVERAGE DAILY PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) FLOW ( GPD)(b) FIRST BUILDING Hotel Suite 428 rooms 120 gpd/room 51,360 Lobby Bar 75 seats 30 gpd/seat 2,250 Entertai nment Lounge 250 seats 30 gpd/seat 7,500 Cafe & Dining 400 seats 50 gpd/seat 20,000 Bar (Lounge) 150 seats 30 gpd/seat 4,500 Reta il s 2,374 SF 0.16 gpd/SF 380 Hea 1th Spa/ Day,Care 3,780 SF 0.24 gpd/SF 907 Bal 1 room/ Meeting rooms 1,400 seats 3 gpd/seat 4,200 Subtotal 91,097 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel Suite 322 rooms 120 gpd/room Subtotal 38,640 38,640 129,737 GPO Total (Option No.1 Development) SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) Condominiums o One Bedroom o Two Bed room 9,450 56,445 54 units 213 units 175/gpd/unit 265/gpd/unit Subtota 1 65,895 Total (Option No.2 Development) 156,992 GPO (a) Source: Wade-Trim, Inc., 1987 (b) Assumed to be 100% occupied SSK3:31(2) 5-3 Wade,Trlm I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~~.. t,~ ] J. ",.,.,. A .._tlII. QUESTION 24 PUBLIC FACILITIES: SOLID WASTE Table 24-1 Estimated Daily Volumes of Solid Waste. SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel & Amenities 2.5 Lbs/Room/Day 805 3.3 7.7 322 rooms Total (Option No.1 Development) 1,875 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) Condominiums o One Bedroom 54 units 6 1 bs/unit/day 324 1.3 o Two Bedroom 213 units 8 lbs/unit/day 1,704 7.0 Total (Option No. 2 Development) 3,098 12.7 ~~~ Source: Sheraton Sand Key Historical Usage Assume to be 100% occupied (c) Assume 243 pounds per cubic yard SSK3:31(3) 5-4 Wade-Trim I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~~.,. ti~] J. "'...~" .._tlII. QUESTION 25 PUBLIC FACILITIES: ENERGY Table 25-1. Ultimate Estimated Average Daily Electrical Energy Consumption. PROJECT ELEMENT PROJECT AMOUNT GENERATION RATE(a) ENERGY PROJECTION ADD PD(b) (KWH) TKW) FIRST BUILDING Hotel & Amenities 428 rooms 38.3 KWH/RM 16,392 SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.1) Hotel & Amenities 322 rooms 38.3 KWH/RM 12,655 29,047 Total (Option No.1 Development) SECOND BUILDING (OPTION NO.2) Condominiums 267 units 45 KWH/UNIT 12,015 28,407 Total (Option No.2 Development) ~~~ Source: Sheraton Sand Key Historical Usage PO = 3.5 KW/RM SSK3:31(4) 5-5 1 ,498 1,127 2,625 2,136 3 ,634 Wade-Trim I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I, .~"".... r,",~' 1~1I t == 1 .. ..,. '" .. .._tlII. QUESTION 31 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES: TRANSPORTATION CONSIDERATIONS The following additional data are presented to illustrate the impacts of developing Tower 2 for 267 residential condominium units as opposed to 322 hotel suites as provided for in the previously referenced Civil Court Settlement Stipulation. As outlined in the ADA, the development of Towers 1 & 2 as hotel suites generates the following peak hour trips: o 750 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 600 Trips The PM peak hour trip generation for Towers 1 & 2 hotel and condomin- ium is as follows: o 428 Hotel rooms X 0.80 trips/room = 342 o 267 Condos X 0.51 trips/Condo = 136 478 Trips The attached tables illustrate the roadway link (i.e. Gulf Boulevard from Walsingham to 4th Avenue) impacted by the proposed development based on the two development alternates. Further, Exhibit 31-6 is provided to graphically illustrate project trip distribution at Gulf Boulevard and 4th Avenue. The origin-destination survey conducted by Wade-Trim in preparing the ADA submittal was conducted between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on September 22, 24 and 28, 1987 and yielded the following results: o Of the 42 motorists that were leaving the Sheraton Sand Key and traveling south, 16 responded that they were traveling to destinations south of Walsingham Road. Twelve of the respon- dents stated they were going to Indian Rocks Beach or Crabby Bills Restaurant. Only four were traveling to sites below Indian Rocks Beach. o Of the 80 motorists that were entering the Sheraton Sand Key from origins south of the site, eight stated they were arriving from locations south of Walsingham Road. Five of the respondents stated they were coming from Indian Rocks Beach. The distribution included in the ADA showed that 114 project vehicles traveled south of Walsingham Road and did not track what those vehicles did beyond the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Walsingham Road. The attached revised 1997 Project Trip Distribution extends the study area to the south in order to better display project traffic. 5-6 Wade-Trim I I I II II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~~'I"'" l = = 1 J. "'.,'" .. ...tlII. From this distribution, based on the origin-destination study, Tables 1 & 2 were prepared. These tables display for the additional links the same information that Table 2A of the ADA displayed. Based on this more detailed analysis, the only roadway link that the project impacts will be Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham Road and 4th Avenue. The costs to improve this link are estimated to be: 750 rooms x $589/room = $441,750 428 rooms x $589/room = $252,092 267 condo x $454/room = $121,218 = $373,310 DCA RULE ~~~0-_(~ig}773) x ($371,512 x 1.18)* x (0.1)** = $17,848.50 IMPACT FEE * Cost based on FOOT 1987 Cost Per Mile Table (Oct. 22, 1987) with 18% allowance for purchase of right-of-way ** Length of Link is approximately 400' = 0.1 mile The developer's Fair Share contribution of $17,848.50, based upon the impacts of the project upon the 400' link of Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue, is considerably less than the exactions for compliance with Pinellas County's Transportation Impact Fee. In an effort to reduce the impact on the roadway network of the additional 750 rooms, the Sheraton Sand Key is proposing to reduce the number of trips generated by the hotel through the use of transporta- tion system management (TSM) strategies. These strategies will serve to mitigate the impact of hotel traffic, not through the construction of additional roadway lanes, but through responsible management policies of the hotel. Typically, roadways are designed and built to provide sufficient capacity for average conditions, estimated by average annual daily traffic volumes. Likewise, the hotel should be examined during average conditions and should not be required to mitigate the impact of conditions when it is 100 percent occupied as this is not the average condition. In the Sheraton Sand Key Resort's area there are seven (7) hotel properties which due to both proximity and market served are considered primary competitors. To illustrate the appropriateness of utilizing a 73% occupancy rate for the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, please refer to the following Table which compares Sheraton's facility with other area hotels. 5-8 Wade- T rim Ii I I, I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~"".... r~~.,. E :;~ ] t. "'",'" ~ ....tlII. Facility Sheraton Sand Key Hilton Inn - Clearwater Don Cesar - St. Petersburg Branch Holiday Inn - Surfside Trade Winds Adams Mark Carib. Gulf Innisbrook - Tarpon Springs Marriott - Marco Island Rooms Estimated Occupancy 70-75% 70-75% 80-85% 70-75% 70-75% 70-75% 55-65% 65-70% 390 207 270 428 381 206 975 742 Source: Leventhol & Horwath/Sheraton Sand Key Therefore, this analysis amends Table 31-2B in the original Application for Development Approval (ADA) and is based on the fact that the estimated annual occupancy rate for the Sheraton Sand Key is 73 percent as illustrated in this section. MITIGATION TECHNIQUES In order to reduce the number of trips generated by the facility on both a daily and a peak hour basis, the Sheraton Sank Key will enact several new policies and programs. These policies and their impact on traffic are discussed below. o Employee Shuttle In order to reduce the number of employee trips from the project, the hotel will operate a shuttle between the Indian Rocks Beach area and the hotel. This shuttle will operate on a regular basis to carry employees between the hotel and their cars. Data collection by the hotel determined that almost 13 percent of the hotel staff complete their work and leave the hotel between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. Since work shifts are set by the hotel, this is a percentage that can be maintained by hotel management. Using the same distribution of traffic presented in the ADA, there will be 43 southbound employee trips on Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour at project build-out. These 43 employee trips will be removed from the roadway network and replaced with two trips of the shuttle for a reduction of 41 trips on the roadway link. o Parlor Car Service for Guests The Sheraton Sand Key proposes to operate a regularly scheduled shuttle (parlor car) service between the hotel and desired guest destinations to the south during P.M. peak and evening hours. The fixed travel route will be southward since the Clearwater Trolley 5-9 Wade-Trim I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I I I I I I .~""lII. r~~.,. ti~2 J. ..roo," ~ .._tlII. takes guests from the hotel to Clearwater Beach. The shuttle vehicle will be a custom designed luxury vehicle. Schedules will be established to meet the needs of guests, making this an attractive and convenient alternative to driving. From the analysis in the ADA, it was estimated that there would be 83 total southbound trips to Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue during the P.M. peak hour. Since 43 of these trips will be employees, as was previously calculated, there will be 40 trips by guests. From a survey of guests conducted by the Sheraton Sand Key during March, 1988, it was found that approximately 85 percent of the guests would use the shuttle vehicle to reach their destinations. Replacing 85 percent of the vehicle trips with two shuttle trips would reduce the project traffic on the Gulf Boulevard link by an additional 34 vehicle trips. o Other Mitigation Techniques In order to reduce building costs and reduce traffic to the Sheraton Sand Key, the hotel proposes to relocate its laundry and bakery to the mainland. This will eliminate both employee and service vehicle trips that are related to these services. This trip reduction will not be strongly related to a peak hour, but will serve to reduce the total trips generated by the facility throughout the day. It is anticipated that the relocation of support services will result in the reduction of employee trips and service vehicle trips. Link Analysis In the ADA, the only roadway link that operated at an unacceptable level of service, and on which project traffic was greater than five percent of the link capacity, was Gulf Boulevard between Walsingham and 4th Avenue. On the link, project traffic comprised 13.0 percent of the roadway capacity. In summary, through the proposed TSM mitigation techniques, project traffic on that link during the P.M. peak hour has been reduced from 83 vehicles to 8 vehicles and project traffic will comprise only 1.1 percent of the roadway capacity, indicating that no further measures beyond those previously identified will be required of the Sheraton Sand Key. SSK3:32 5-10 Wade-Trim - - ~, ~ .. - - ..~ - .. - - -- - - ... - - .. J: i: ~ '"tJ GULF BOULEVARD SHERATON SAND KEY EXISTING PARKING c I I I I , J PARKING i I ,.;....':jL..l /llrfi ;ir 'i :.. _i / .' ; ~ \ \ : ,i,'li i ; ,'f..i:' .I;! ;:' >"::,~~? />,>I!~ ih'~~~~1~! , "'I' . / ! /i! i ',' ,'j-.! r!'~~!) ,.... I I TOTAl. II[Y[I.0000000T (UPAIlSIOIl SIlt I SYlllCTIltU PAVEMENT/POOLS PERVIOUS' t.l4 At 3.70 At U'At ~ 1ft ", ...-- < CD " en .. .. -n Ala !" CD'C 93.045 SF 161.U9 SF '67,OU SF DRI SUBJECT PROPERTY 11." At 511.'M SF Il(mJII'IUT SOIIIIIO OF CUI. (WMSIOIl SITE) STlllCTUlES PAYEllEIT /POOLS . U At 'ERVIOUS t.l4 At 4.30 At "'l:Unt GULF OF MEXICO 50 100 150 200 PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVISED - APRIL 1988 ' {J1 Il(mJII'IUT SDIIlID OF CUI. (Ulm. SITE I STlllCTUlU 'AWOlEMT .09 At P(RVIOUS 1.71 At '.12 At '.43 At ., III:lIllES I.AllDSCAPIMc. 'LAIITII'. IlUll[S AIlD .EAtIl SOUIa:: EOIIAaO O. STOIlf: .II 'III ,. ' . ... ...SOCIATES IIA1lE-lalll. III:. SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Consulta nts: Wade-Trim Edward D. Stone & Associate Nathan Evans Pounders & Ta lor U.779 SF 54.094 SF t17.IS' SF n..un n 4.090 SF 75.3d5 S~ ,la.3OS SF U7.700 SF - - - - - - - -- -... - - -~ - - - - - - m >< = ,,~ ~. WI '"tJ .... N SHERATON EXISTING SAND KEY PARKING [) . C I I \ l: r <-' GULF OF MEXICO I I J. , " o 50 100 150 200 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN Revised April 1988 ""'- ...... '~.:. .:' . ~'.' ~ /4ifA~tf! ~ C~ ! ," ii tn'i, /,.' ._~ )'~l1i~ /"/,i; /1/ .'i!: BEACH II !- ,,' .. -n ,"0 i'a LEGEND DRI SUBJECT PROPERTY . F fa W' Dtnrctt 0 n - .. Proposed Mitered End Section --C Proposed Storm Sewer Proposed Storm Inlet ___ w '.l,r SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT Consults nts: Wade-Trim Edward D. Stone & ,Associate Nathan Evans Pounders ,& Ta lor