2003 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION FOR DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER DESIGN GUIDELINES
Request for Qualifications for
Downtown Clearwater Design Guidelines
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David L Barth
i I Jay H. Exum
Jack F. Glatting
Carey S. Hayo
Jay R. Hood
I Timothy T. Jackson
William C. Kercher, Jr.
Walter M. Kulash
Sharon K. Lamantia
I S. Raymond Lopez
John H. Percy
John F. Rinehart
Gregory A. Bryla
I Frances E. Chandler
David R. Claus
Charles P. Cobble
Michael R. Cochran
I Jeffrey S. Collins
Richard E. Durr,Jr.
A. Blake Drury
Bruce C. Hall
I David M. Kutner
Frank A.Jaskiewicz
Gail D. Lacey
Brent A, Lacy
William D. Lites
I Ian M. Lockwood
Jeffrey F. Manuel
Edward J. McKinney
Thomas J. McMacken,Jr.
I Randall S. Mejeur
Douglas A. Metzger
John J. Moore 1lI
Balraj N, Mohabeer
I KirkJ. Olney
Timothy R. Palermo
Kelley Samuels Peterman
Heather J. Phiel
I Troy p, Russ
Jodi L. Rutmann
Peter C. Sechler
Nathan p, Silva
Jeff M. Sugar
I Laura K. Turner
Ronald L Urbaniak
G. Wade Walker
Gary E. Warner
I Donald G. Wishart
Community
Planning
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Suite 200
West Palm Beach
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P: 561 659 6552
F: 561 833 1790
www.glatting.com
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GLA TTING
Letter of Interest
JACKSON
KERCHER
ANGLIN
LOPEZ
RINEHAR T
February 14,2003
George McKibben
City Purchasing Manager
Municipal Services Building
100 South Myrtle Avenue (3rd floor)
Clearwater, FL 33756-5520
Re: City of Clearwater - Planning Department RFQ 14-03; Request for
Qualifications for Downtown Clearwater Design Guidelines
Dear Mr. McKibben:
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc. (Glatting Jackson) is
pleased to submit this proposal to provide Downtown Design Guidelines services in
conjunction with the update of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan including the
Gateway area. Weare a full service Community Planning firm with extensive
redevelopment experience, and our teams' ability to integrate urban design,
transportation, land use and strategic thinking in challenging urban environments is
nationally recognized. Our team brings together diverse expertise in community
redevelopment, urban design, landscape architecture, parks and public space design
and community involvement to build consensus.
Glatting Jackson's team is particularly well suited to assist the City in developing
Design Guidelines for the Downtown area. We have considerable experience in
Clearwater, most recently working with the City to develop its Parks and Recreation
System Master Plan and facilitating a Main Street Design Guidelines Workshop for
the Cleveland Street commercial area. The team we've assembled for this project
brings the wide range of skills and background and Clearwater experience that will
be needed to develop effective urban design strategies for the City's downtown area.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with the City of Clearwater on this
project and we are confident that we can complete the Guidelines well within
timeline for submission to the State of Florida. We look forward to discussing our
ides with you in more detail. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you
may have regarding our proposal.
Sincerely,
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David M. Kutner, AICP
Senior Planner
David L. Barth, ASLA, AICP, CPRP
Principal
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.
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Letter of Transmittal
Similar Projects
Project Team
Resumes
Additional Information
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.
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City of Miramar
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Community Development
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Design Team:
David L. Barth, AICP
ASLA (Principal in
Charge); David M
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Manager); Pete Sechler I
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Architect, Urban
Design); Richard
Prescott (Designer
Urban Design)
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Lane Kendig, Inc.
(Design Standards)
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Description:
Neighborhood planning,
redevelopment and
design guidelines.
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STATE ROAD 7 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Land Use Planning, Urban Design, Design Guidelines
Glatting Jackson is assisting the City of
Miramar to develop an integrated series of
strategic redevelopment plans for seven study
areas that encompass the forty-one
neighborhoods throughout the municipality. In
the first phase of this project Glatting Jackson
worked with the City to identify a future
vision for the redevelopment of Miramar's
neighborhoods. This Neighborhood Vision
served as the framework for the preparation of
several products including a description of
design principles and illustrative concept plans
for a series of Citywide projects that create
inter-neighborhood connections, community
identity, and contribute to neighborhood
livability.
Now in the strategic planning phase of the
project, Glatting has completed a Neighborhood
Vision Plan for two of the eastern-most
neighborhoods of the City. The first of these
plans focused on the commercial corridor of State
Road 7 and the residential areas immediately
abutting this corridor. As the Neighborhood
Vision Plan was completed, Glatting developed a
set of design standards to guide the commercial
redevelopment along the corridor. The guidelines
addressed all elements of lot development
including lot consolidation; building architecture,
form and density; site configuration; landscaping;
and site access. The City of Miramar has
incorporated these design guidelines as part of
their Land Development Code.
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City of North
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Gary Wohlforth,
Economic
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North Miami Beach
17011 N.E. 19th
Avenue
North Miami Beach,
FL 33162-3100
Phone: 305.948.2963
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Design Team:
David L. Barth, AlC?,
ASLA (Principal in
Charge); David M
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Manager);
Richard Prescott,
(Designer, Urban
Design)
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Lane Kendig, Inc.
(Design Standards)
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Description:
Neighborhood planning,
redevelopment and
design guidelines.
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CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Fulford Business District - 164th Street, North Miami Beach
Glatting Jackson assisted North Miami Beach to
develop a set of design standards to guide the
redevelopment of the Fulford Center City District,
the City's central business corridor. The City is
dedicating considerable resources and effort to
create a traditional mixed-use conunercial center
within tlllS District and asked Glatting Jackson to
create development controls to ensure that future
redevelopment is consistent witll tlle City's vision
for this area.
The guidelines addressed all elements of
development including building architecture, form
and density; site configuration; landscaping; and
site access. The City of North Miami Beach
recently adopted tllese guidelines, incOIporating
tllem as part of their Land Development
Regulations.
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Client:
Osceola County
Bob Wright,
Planning Director
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Suite 1./00
Kissimmee, FL 3./741
(./07) 3./3-3100
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Design Team:
Bill Kercher, AICP
(Principle in Charge),
Frances Chandle/;
(Project Manage/); Pete
Sechler (Lead Designe/);
Jay Wozniak (Designer);
Raj Mohabeer
(Designer); Tara Salmieri
(Planne/); Jon Hoffman,
A ICP (Transportation
Planne/).
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WESTRIDGE AREA PLAN
Land Development Regulations and Urban Design
The Westridge Area is comprised
of approximately 3,420 acres of
agricultureal and environmentally
sensitive land located in western-
most Osceola County. This area
had been designated as rural agri-
cultural land until the County
adopted and amended the com-
prehensive plan in 2000 to create
a community that is comprised of
interconnected neighborhoods
that protect the sensitive environ-
mental resources in the area.
The County hired Glatting
Jackson to develop I) design
guidelines that would achieve the
objectives outlined in the
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPT
Westridge Area Plan, 2) urban
land development regulations that
would create an urban form while
respecting the existing suburban
context, 3) conservation incen-
tives and strategies to protect
environmentally sensitive lands
and 4) capital improvements cost
analysis for implementation of
the plan. An additional part of
this project includes engaging the
existing property owners and
other public agencies through the
creation of an affected party and
stakeholder involvement strategy.
The approach currently being
used to create Land Development
Deftnttlon: 1/-4 mile radius
StrUCture: Interconnected streets and form: Mix of unit typft with focus on
blocks with alleys .center"' pari(, dvtc or retail feature
Typlul Neighborhood
Regulations will build upon the
common regulatory framework of
building or structure types to
address the development issues
regarding the relationships
between land uses. Instead of reg-
ulating individual land uses in
isolation, the land development
regulations will be based on a
framework that focuses on a mix
ofland uses within a development
block. The development block
structure will implement the
goals of the Westridge Area Plan
by limiting block size and fram-
ing the development block with a
street system that is designed to
create a walkable community.
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Client:
Souths ide Business
Association/City of West
Palm Beach
City Hall, 200 2nd Street,
Po. Box 3365
West Palm Beach, FL
33401
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Dr. Karl Foose,
President
Southside Business
Association
561.655.3404
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Design Team:
David L. Barth, AlCP,
ASLA (Principal in
Charge); David M.
Kutne/; (Project
Manager); Pete Sechler
,ASLA (Landscape
Architect, Urban
Design); Richard
Prescott, (Designer,
Urban Design); Wade
Walke/; PE.
(Transportation Planner)
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Consultant Team:
Rick Gonzalez, REG
Architects, Inc.,
(Arhcitects);
PhillipGonot, Kathleen
Gonot, PMG Associates,
(MarketAnarys~);Lane
Kendig, Inc. (Design
Standards)
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Description:
Commercial corridor
redesign and redevelop-
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SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Land Use Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Design,
Preparation of Design Guidelines
Glatting Jackson is assisting the
City of West Palm Beach and the
Southside Business Association to
create a redevelopment strategy
for that portion of the historic
Dixie Highway that bisects the
south side of West Palm Beach.
This corridor is lined with a wide
array of commercial uses operat-
ing in a variety of strip centers and
detached buildings ranging from
art deco to I 970s-style architec-
ture. This is a classic commercial
strip that developed with an orien-
tation to the automobile. As with
many similar corridors throughout
the country, the South Dixie
Highway has experienced consid-
erable disinvestment because it
has been unable to compete with
malls and newer commercial cen-
ters throughout the region.
Glatting Jackson is working with
local business owners and residents
to create a vision plan for the revi-
talization of the Corridor. This plan
will identifY specific redevelopment
strategies that will include improve-
ments to the pedestrian environ-
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design of gateways and wayfinding
systems to create a unified identifY
for the business district, an econom
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ment of business attraction efforts
and identifY specific funding strate-
gies to ensure that the plan is imple
mented. As an additional phase of
this project, Glatting Jackson has
developed design guidelines to be
used by the City of West Palm
Beach to shape future development
within the corridor.
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AREA DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
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Fil-Estate Company
Laguna, Philippines
Schematic Design Guidelines
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Glatting Jackson has been retained to provide plan-
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Glatting Jackson leads the effort to produce a master
plan for a residential/resort community approximately
two hours drive south of Manila. The project site is
approximately ./20 hectares in size, located on the
shores of Lake Caliraya in Laguna Province,
Philippines, and includes two golf courses, a hotel, a
resort, lotting villages and marina.
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David L. Barth, ASLA, AICP, CPRP - Principal
Director, West Palm Beach Office
David M. Kutner, AICP
Associate Senior Planner
Frances E. Chandler
Director of Regional Planning
Peter C. Sechler, AS LA
Senior Associate, Landscape Architect
Richard Prescott
Urban Designer
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.
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Proposed organization chart identifying professionals and their area of
responsibilities.
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Project Manager
David Kutner, AlCP
Planning / Regulation
David Kutner, AlCP
Frances E. Chandler
Glatting Jackson
Urban Design
Peter C. Sechler, ASLA
Rick Prescott
Glatting Jackson
Principal-in-Charge
David L. Barth, ASLA, AlCP
Architecture Planning
Robert J. Bitterli, AlA, NCARB
Harper Partners, Inc.
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida (1978)
EXPERIENCE
Director of West Palm Beach Office, Glatting Jackson
Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., West Palm Beach,
FL (1998 to present)
Director of Parks and Open Space Planning, Glatting
Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., Orlando, FL
(1987 to present)
Director of Planning and Landscape Architecture, BJM
Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL (1986-87)
Assistant Regional Planning Manager, Post Buckley Schuh
& Jernigan, Inc., Orlando, FL (1982-86)
Landscape Architect/Planner, Glenn Acomb Assoc./ Boyle
Engineering Corp., Orlando, FL (1980-82)
Associate Land Planner, lIT Community Development
Corp., Palm Coast, FL (1980-81)
Landscape Architect, Harry Weese & Associates, Kaiser
Transit Group, Miami, FL (1978-79)
REGISTRATIONS
Landscape Architect, Florida, #528 (1979)
American Institute of Certified Planners, #011226 (1995)
MEMBERSIDPS/ASSOCIATIONS
· Lake County Natural Resources Advisory Committee
· Town of Montverde Parks Advisory Board
· Florida Recreation and Park Association
Articles and Bylaws Chair
· Florida DNR Recreation User Group Advisory
Committee (1995-97)
· Florida Public Officials Design Institute Board of
Trustees
· FRP A Foundation President
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Facilitation / Consensus Buildinf!
· Palm Beach County Rural Lands Workshop
· Martin County Sustainable Communities Vision Plan
· Suwannee River Water Management District Strategic
Recreation Plan
· Marco Island Recreation Program Workshop
. FRP A District V Strategic Plan
· Martin County Community Redevelopment Plans
· Collier County Greenspace Plan
· Alachua County / Municipal Leaders Joint Planning
DA VID L. BARTH, ASLA, AICP, CPRP
PRINCIPAL
DIRECTOR, WEST PALM BEACH OFFICE
Urban Planninf! and Desif!n
Martin County Community Plan for Sustainability;
Hobe Sound, Port Salerno Small Area Plans; Palm
Beach Gardens City Center Overlay Study;
Miramar Neighborhood Improvement Plan; Jupiter
Inlet Village Urban Design Plan; City of Largo
Vision Plan
Parks and Open Space Svstem Planninf!
Osceola County Parks System Master Plan; City of
Palm Beach Gardens Parks System Master Plan;
City of North Myrtle Beach Parks System Master
Plan; City of Winter Park Master Recreation
Improvement Plan; Orange County Parks System
Master Plan; Suwannee River Water Management
District Recreation Strategic Plan; City of West
Palm Beach Strategic Recreation Plan; Orange
County Bikeways, Trails and Greenways Master
Plan; Dade County Greenways Network; Seminole
County Bikeways, Trails and Greenways Master
Plan; Seminole County Econlockhatchee
Greenway; Central Florida Community Plan for
Greenways
Park Master Planninf! and Desif!n
Martin County Indian Riverside Park; Brevard
County F. Burton Smith Regional Park; City of
Orlando Blue Jacket Regional Park; City of Winter
Springs Central Winds Park; City of Maitland
Ballfield Complex; Orange County Cypress Grove
Park; Lake County Water Authority Hickory Point
Recreation Area; Seminole County Softball
Complex; Oviedo Sports Complex/Round Lake
Park; City ofRockledge South Rockledge Park
Greenwav/Trail Master Planninf! and Desif!n
West Orange Trail; Seminole- W ekiva Trail; South
Lake Trail; V olusia Heritage Trail; City of New
Smyrna Beach/SR 44 Trail; Seminole County Old
SR 13 Trail; Seminole County Trail Development
Guidelines; Ocmulgee Heritage Greenway
Natural Resource Manaf!ement Planninf!
Lake County Water Authority Crooked River
Preserve; Seminole Co. Spring Hammock
Preserve; Orange Co. Long Branch Park; Florida
DOF Little-Big Econ State Forest; Volusia County
Minnie Beck Kratzert Regional Park; SJRWMD
Ft. Drum Marsh Conservation Area; V olusia
County Spruce Creek Conservation Area.
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Masters of Urban and Regional Planning, State
University of New York, Albany, New York (1989)
Bachelor of Science, Community Development,
Pennsylvania State University, State College,
Pennsylvania (1974)
EXPERIENCE
Senior Planner, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin
Lopez Rinehart, Inc., Orlando, FL (1999 - present)
Director, Division of Planning and Economic
Development, Town of Framingham, MA
(1997 - 1999)
Planning Director, Town of Framingham, MA
(1995 - 1997)
Planning Board Administrator, Town of
Framingham, MA (1991 - 1995)
Planning Consultant, IEP, Inc., Westborough, MA
(1990-1991 )
Principal Planner, Schenectady County., NY
(1989 - 1990)
Senior Planner, Schenectady County, NY
(1986-1989)
Community Development Block Grant
Coordinator, Burlington County, NJ (1983-1986)
Director of Planning, Lower Merion Township, P A.
(1981-1982)
Community Development Planner, Lower Merion
Township, PA. (1978-1981)
Planner, NorristownBorough, PA. (1975-1978)
REGISTRATION
American Institute of Certified Planners #8932,
(1991)
MEMBERSIDP ASSOCIATIONS
· American Planning Assn., Florida Chapter
· Florida Redevelopment Association
· Congress for New Urbanism
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Experienced in project management, master
planning and community development on a wide
range of assignments. Served as project manager
for each of the following:
DAVID M. KUTNER, AICP
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SENIOR PLANNER
Nei!.!hborhood Planninl!/Communitv Development
· Hobe Sound Small Area Plan, Martin Co., FL
· Miramar Neighborhood Development
Master Plan, City of Miramar, FL
· East Miramar Neighborhood Vision Plan,
City ofMiramar,FL
· Inlet Village Conceptual Land Use and
Design Plan, Town of Jupiter, FL
· Rio CRA Plan, Martin Co., FL
· South Dixie Highway Commercial Corridor
Revitalization Plan, West Palm Beach., FL
· State Road 7 Neighborhood Vision Plan,
City of Miramar, FL
· Oakland Park Downtown Redevelopment
Plan, City of Oakland Park, FL
Zoninl! Codes/DesiJ!n Guidelines
· Palm Beach Gardens Design Standards,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
· State Road 7 Design Guidelines, City of
Miramar, FL
· 164tb Street Design Guidelines, North Miami
Beach, FL
· Inlet Village Land Use Regulations, Town of
Jupiter, FL
· Clearwater Main Street Design Guidelines
Workshop, City of Clearwater, FL
Streetscape DesiJ!n
· Brickell Avenue Streetscape Design Plan,
Miami, FL
Parks and Open Space Svstem Planninl!
· V olusia County Parks, Trails and
Greenways Master Plan, V olusia County, FL
. St. Lucie County Community Parks
Master Plan, St. Lucie County, FL
· TPL Overtown Greenprint Plan, Miami, FL
BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE:
· Neighborhood and Community Planning
· Development Permitting, Long Range and
Strategic Planning
· Transportation Planning
. Economic Development
· Community Development
· Development Permitting/Land Development
Regulation
· Parks and Open Space Planning
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
(1985)
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Experienced in urban design, urban redevelopment
planning, architectural and development design
guidelines, public facilitation, landscape design,
graphic design, architectural renderings, digital
graphics and presentations.
Significant projects include:
· Flagler Landing, West Palm Beach. Client:
Nancy Graham, Urban Principles. Designed
master plan for 53 unit neo-traditional
to'WIlhouse enclave on Intracoastal. Also
developed preliminary architectural theme.
Currently designing landscape architecture.
· Brickell Avenue Streetscape, Miami
Downto'WIl Development Authority. Redesign
of the fmancial district streetscape to create a
"world-class" street. In process
· Jupiter Iulet Village, Jupiter, Florida.
Designed master plan for long-term
redevelopment of 70-acre mixed-use neo-
traditional development on the Jupiter Inlet,
across from the historic lighthouse. Client:
Town of Jupiter
· Managed Growth Tier System, Palm Beach
County, Florida. Assisting in development of
design guidelines for the future of
unincorporated Palm Beach County. In
process.
· South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
Redevelopment and revitalization design
guidelines for southern portion of US Hwy
One in West Palm Beach
· Salt Lake City, Traditional Neighborhood
Development, visualization, illustration and
development of preliminary concepts
· City of Palm Beach Gardens Development
design guidelines
· Miramar Neighborhood Development
Master Plan, urban design, architectural
RICHARD PRESCOTT
URBAN DESIGNER
theme development, Miramar, FL
· City of North Miami Beach
Revitalization urban design guidelines
· Regency Mall Redevelopment Plan,
architectural theme development,
visualization, Augusta, GA
· Saginaw Michigan, "Rethinking
Anytown, USA" Revitalization study,
visualization, illustration, theme
development
· Hobe Sound Small Area Plan
Urban design, architectural theme
development, visualization,
Hobe Sound, FL
EXPERIENCE
Urban Designer, Glatting Jackson Kercher
Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., West Palm
Beach, Florida (1998 to present)
Architecturallllustrator, Vathauer Studio, Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida (1996-1998)
Graphic Designer, lllustrator, Proprietor,
Prescott Design lllustration, West Palm Beach,
Florida (1993-1996)
Architectural Designer, Graphic Designer
Y ouchak & Y ouchak: Engineers, Palm Beach,
Florida (1995-1996)
Graphic Designer, TIlustrator, Proprietor,
Prescott Design lllustration, West Palm Beach,
Florida (1989-1994)
Graphic Designer, Landscape Designer, Urban
Design Studio, West Palm Beach, Florida
(1985-1989)
MEMBERSIDPS/ ASSOCIATIONS
· Urban Land Institute
· Congress for the New Urbanism
· National Trust for Historic Preservation
· Historic Grandview Heights
Neighborhood Association, West Palm
Beach, Fl
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B.A., Economics, Stetson University, May 1984
EXPERIENCE
Director of Regional Planning, Glatting, Jackson
Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc., Orlando, FL
(2001 - present)
Deputy County Manager Seminole County
October 2000 to August 2001
Director, Planning & Development Seminole County
February 1997 to October 2000
Comprehensive Planning Division Manager
Seminole County
December 1991 to October 1997
MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS
American Planning Association
Florida Planning and Zoning Association
International City/County Management Association
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Frances Chandler has over seventeen years of experience
in all facets of local government comprehensive
planning and land development regulation. These
responsibilities have been as a front-line manager who
must develop, enforce, and comply with a breadth of
pennitting and regulatory responsibilities.
· General Areas of Responsibility
Long-range Planning, Zoning and Site Plans
Land Development Regulations
Environmental Policy
Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building
Fonnation of Economic Development
Strategies and Financial Planning
Grant Writing
Legislative Monitoring
Expert Witness
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Special Area Planning Studies
Pasco County Wildlife Corridor Study
Holden Heights Neighborhood Plan
Orlando-Sanford Airport Area Study
North 1-4 Target Industry Master Plan
North Shore Neighborhood Profile
Seminole County Economic Development
Action Plan
U.S. 17-92 Community Redevelopment Plan
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FRANCESE. CHANDLER
DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PLANNING
· Comprehensive Planning
Sarasota County 2050 Resource
Management Area Plan
Seminole County Vision 2020
Seminole County Comprehensive Plan
Update 1987, 1991, 1997
· Land Development Regulations/Seminole
County
Brandon TNP Land Development
Regulations
Urban Design Standards
Corridor Overlays
Trail and Greenway Protection Overlay
Environmental Protection Overlays
New Zoning Districts
Adult Entertainment
Concurrency Management
· Rural Area Planning
Sarasota County 2050 Resource
Management Area Plan
Jackson County Rural Vision Plan
Chuluota Community: Rural Design
Standards
Wekiva River Protection Area Plan
Black Hammock Rural Area Plan
Seminole County East Rural Area Plan
AWARDS
Florida Planning and Zoning Association:
· 2000 Community Design A ward,
Chuluota Design Standards
· National Association of Housing and
Development Officials:
· 1998 National Award of Merit, Seminole
County Partnership Program
· 1999 National Award of Merit, Post
Disaster Emergency Reconstruction
INSTRUCTOR ENGAGEMENTS
· Visioning for Rural Areas - Florida Chamber
Growth Management and Environmental
Permitting Short Course, 2002
· Value Added Planning - National AP A
Conference, 1999
· Building Sustainable Communities - Florida
AP A Conference, 1999
Innovations in Planning - Florida Chamber
Growth Management Short Course, 1996,
1997, 1998.
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Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Ohio
State University, School of Landscape Architecture
(1990)
EXPERIENCE
Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Glatting
Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.,
Orlando, Florida (1996 to present)
Landscape Architect, Hanson Taylor Bellomo Herbert,
Inc., Orlando, Florida (1993 to 1995)
Designer & Landscape Architect, Edward D. Stone, Jr.
& Associates, Orlando, Florida (1990 to 1992)
REGISTRATION
Landscape Architect, Florida #1465 (1992)
MEMBERSHIPS/ ASSOCIA nONS
. American Society of Landscape Architects
. American Planning Association
. Downtown Orlando Partnership
. Congress for the New Urbanism
. Florida Urban Forestry Council
. Delaney Park Little League Association
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Experienced in project management and design on
many types of urban design, master planning and
landscape architectural assignments. Studio focus is to
improve the Public Realm - through community based
planning and design of neighborhoods and urban areas,
parks & public places and educational environments.
Served as Project Manager and/or Senior Designer on
each of the following:
Re1!ionalPlannin1!
. Vision 2020, Citizen Based City Wide Plan,
St. Petersburg, FL.
. Comprehensive Plan 2001 - Urban Design
Element, Seminole County, FL
. Bluegrass Tomorrow, Regional Corridor
Planning, Lexington, KY
Urban Desi1!n and Nei1!hborhood Plannin1!
. City of Sanford Downtown Plan, Sanford, FL
. Southport Vision Plan, Urban Plan for
redevelopment of Navy property, Orlando, Fl.
. Central Ave Tomorrow Plan, Neighborhood
Business District, St. Petersburg, Fl.
. North Orange Avenue, Neighborhood
Business District, Orlando, FL.
PETER C. SECHLER, AS LA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCIDTECT
. South Village Neighborhood Plan,
Celebration, FL
. Tampa HilIsborough Action Plan (THAP),
Infill redevelopment studies, Tampa, FL
. Holden Heights / CRA. Neighborhood
Plan, Front Porch Florida property
improvements, Orlando FL.
. University Park, Downtown Neighborhood
Plan, St. Petersburg, FL
. Central Florida Light Rail System Urban
Analysis, Station Area Design, Orlando, FL.
. Village of Plainfield New Town Center,
National Urban Design Competition,
Glatting Jackson Team, 2nd Prize.
Master Plannin1! and Landscaoe Architecture
. Sanford Riverwalk, $10 million
reconstruction of Sanford's seawall and
riverwalk, Sanford FL.
. Grand Central District Streetscape
Schematics, St. Petersburg, FL.
. Baldwin Community Park, 50 acre joint
use park and middle school within Baldwin
Park, Orlando, FL.
. Southport Community Park, 50 acre park,
Orlando, FL.
. Eagle Nest Park, 50 acre joint use park and
elementary school with environmental
themes, Orlando FL.
. Forest Lake Academy, 275-acre planned
development and private school for Florida
Conference of Seventh Day Adventists,
Seminole Co, FL.
. University of Central Florida: (Multiple new
campus buildings) Teaching Academy;
Business Administration II; Recreation
Services Center; Orlando, FL.
. "Parkside" by Post, Urban Residential
Infill, Landscape & Site Plan, Orlando, FL.
. Naval Training Center Parks Master
Plans, for the NTC properties, Orlando, FL.
. Jetty Maritime Park, Landscape and
Development Concept, Port Canaveral, FL.
. George King Boulevard & Port Entry
Roads, Port Canaveral, FL
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Regional Partner-in-Charge
Located in SI. Petersburg, FL
University of Florida
MA Architecture (High Honors), 1977
BS Design (Honors), 1975
Registered Architect:
Florida AR 0008235 (1979)
NCARB Certified 42,542
HARPER PARTNERS, INC.
ARCtIfTECTLllE' ENQNEERING . PlANNING . INTERIORS
As partner in charge of the West Coast Region of Harper Partners
Inc., Mr. Bitterli brings more than 25 years of experience to the
project team. As founder of the St. Petersburg offices of Harper
Partners, Inc. (Formerly Billerli + Assoc. Architects, Inc. - 15 years),
Mr. Bitterli is a leader in environmentally responsive design,
utilizing the latest thinking in energy conservation, indoor air quality,
accessibility, and universal design.
Mr. Bitterli's experience ranges from 2-story to 22-story projects
encompassing design, construction administration, waterproofing /
repair and expert witness / forensic services to health care,
administrative, municipal, recreational, educational, industrial, retail,
financial, multi-family housing, food service, and religious facilities.
Selected Project Experience includes:
· City of Clearwater, Clearwater, FL
Master Planning of all Parks and Recreation Department facilities.
· City of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL
Downtown Dome District Business Plan - Master planning, zoning code
re-writing, and land-use modifications
. City of Clearwater, Clearwater, FL
Countryside Community Center Master Site Plan
· Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, FL
Master planning and remodeling
. St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
Seminole Campus - 350,000 SF site feasibility study, master site
evaluation, and master plan for total facilities
. St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
Seminole Campus Phase 1 - 25,000 SF Technology Learning Center and
Site Infrastructure
· St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
Seminole Campus Phase II - College University Center Building,
Physical Plant Building, and Site Infrastructure
· City of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL
31 st Street South Sports Complex Master Plan
. Seminole High School. Seminole, FL
Recreation and science facilities - additions and renovations
. American Lung Association, St. Petersburg, FL
New Gulfcoast Florida Headquarters Building (12,000 SF)
· Tyrone Middle School. St. Petersburg, FL
Expansion and remodeling of existing campus including new multi-
purpose / locker building and science / technology suite
· Moore Haven Marina / Lodge and Riverfront Development. Moore
Haven, FL
Development proposal for Thousand Adventures. Inc.
· City of Milton, Milton, FL
New City Hall Building and city-wide property study
· Lakewood High School, St. Petersburg, FL
HV AC Renovations
Center for Disaster Preparedness / Emergency Operations,
Tallahassee, FL
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Description of Firm
Legal Name:
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.
222 Clematis Street, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 3340 I
Phone: 561-659-6552
Fax: 561-833-1790
Years ill Busilless:
Date of Incorporation:
Location of Incorporation:
Officers:
Chairman of the Board:
President's Name:
Vice Presidents' Names (s):
Secretary:
Staff Size:
1974
Florida
William C. Kercher, Jr.
Timothy T. Jackson,
David 1. Barth,
John F. Rinehart, Walter M. Kulash,
Sharon K. Lamantia, Jay H. Exum,
Jay R. Hood, Carey S. Hayo,
John H. Percy.
William J. Anglin, Jr.
Over 50 licensed or certified professionals and 27 technical support personnel,
including, graphic designers, landscape architects, GIS technicians, ecologists,
architects, engineers and transportation planners are available to our team as
needed.
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FIRM PROFILE
Quality communities are the goal. We strive to
provide excellent results that merge economic,
environmental, and social elements into a holistic
approach to community planning and design.
Founded in 1974, Glatting Jackson provides
services in: Master Planning, Public Planning and
Design, Environmental Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Resort Planning and Design, and
Transportation Planning. With offices in Orlando,
West Palm Beach and Atlanta, our staff of over 100
professionals in these varied disciplines
successfully merge these specialties into a single
Community Planning process.
As development and redevelopment opportunities
are becoming increasingly sophisticated, many
assignments require the joint action of several
property owners and/or public agencies. Glatting
Jackson is skilled at assisting diverse groups in
reaching consensus on common objectives.
Our approach emphasizes a respect for the
objectives, budgets, and schedules of our clients,
the goals of the community, and most importantly,
the interests of the people who ultimately will live
in the communities in which we work, learn,
and play.
Glatting Jackson is committed to a broad-based
interdisciplinary approach to community planning
to meet the client's objectives and to provide
community benefits. Each project is developed
and managed through a comprehensive Master
Planning process which effectively combines a full
range of technical skills.
Our commitment is to explore the full range of
opportunities for a project, to propose thoughtful
solutions, and to foster multi-party collaboration to
achieve our goal of creating quality communities.
33 East Pine Street
Orlando, Florida 3280 I
P. (407) 843-6552
F. (407) 839-] 789
222 Clematis Street
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, Florida 3340 I
P. (561) 659-6552
F. (561) 833-1790
1389 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 310
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
P. 404.541.6552
F. 404.541.6559
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ORGANIZATION OF SERVICES
Public Space Planlling
David Barth / Rick Durr
Gary Warner / Pete Sechler
Master Planllillg
Johll Rinehart, Carey
Hayo, John Percy
International Commullity
and Resort Desigll
Joe Anglin
Transportation Planning
Tim Jackson
Transit System Plalllling
Tim Jacksoll
Transportation Corridor
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Bill Kercher / Pete Sechler
David Barth / Dave Kutner
Landscape Architecture
Jay Hood
Environmental Services
Jay Exum
Transportation Urball Design
Walter KlIlash, Troy Russ,
Ed McKillney
Trallsportation Impac/
Allalyses
Tim Jackson
Johll Moore
Traffic Engineering
Walter KlIlash
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Attached is a copy of our Certificate of Professional and Liability Insurance. Glatting
Jackson will have the City of Clearwater as an "additional insured" if we are awarded the
project.
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During 2000 - 2001, Glatting Jackson provided support and information relating to a
dispute between the City of Oviedo, our former Client, and a private property owner
related to the Oviedo Sports Complex Park. Glatting Jackson was the prime consultant
for the project that involved construction of a scorekeepers building and modifications to
existing ballfields at the park, and employed the services of an engineering firm who
designed a modified stormwater system to accommodate the modifications.
A private property owner alleged that the City had constructed the stormwater system on
property owned by him. Ultimately the City repaired the land and settled the matter out
of court.
During 1997, Glatting Jackson contracted with the City of Winter Springs to prepare
design and construction documents for Central Winds Park, a multi-use active recreation
facility. The City filed suit against Glatting Jackson and the engineer for the project in
response to complaints from surrounding property owners regarding water runoff from
the ballfields. The City issued a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal in August, 1998.
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The New Architect TM
Improving the quality of life through architecture and design
Harper Partners, Inc, believes that the architectural built environment must enhance the quality of people's lives.
We believe it is not enough to rest on our solid foundation of trusted leadership and proven performance. To successfully
improve the built environment in today's world, we must be willing to reinvent the way we do things, to make ourselves new.
This process of constant renewal demands a higher commitment. of time, money, courage, and genius, We make this
commitment to you each and every day. This higher commitment defines 'The New Architect."
Harper Partners' Office Locations:
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FORT MYERS
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MIAMI
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Harper Partners, Inc.'s portfolio contains
projects from a variety of different fields.
Each of these projects has been
personalized to meet the needs of the client
as well as to aesthetically blend in with the
existing buildings or surroundings.
Founder and President David M. Harper,
FAIA, established Harper Partners, Inc. in
1993 as a continuation of previous Harper
firms. Over the years the firm has grown
through partnering with other firms who
have since joined with Harper Partners to
expand our base of practice both
geographically and in markets served.
The firm's adopted tradem ark identity
'The New ArchitecUM" is a reflection of our
commitment to continued growth on every
level. Today the firm is widely recognized
for outstanding projects in 11 areas of
specialization and expertise. As our list of
satisfied clients continues to grow, so
does Harper Partners' reputation as a
visionary firm, with a realistic grasp of day-
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educational, corporate, hospitality, and residential clients. From the initial meeting to the final finishing touch, Harper Partners'
talented design team focuses on function and defining space to create uniquely beautiful environments. Form, color and texture
come into play in the most intriguing manner. Budgets and schedules receive the same serious considerat ion as aesthetic
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Space planning is as critical to successful interior design as
tasteful finishes. Harper Partners is uniquely positioned to
provide complete design services, including space studies
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Associates, serves as the Senior
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management of Kai Fuhrmann.
The Tampa Bay offices have
recently experienced a surge of
growth with a recent flood of new
and exciting projects. Harper
Partners plans to continu e bringing
significant growth and expansion to
the region while consistently
providing superior client services
and design excellence.
Oldsmar City Hall. City of Oldsmar. Florida
First Union Bank - Building Interiors Architect
Fort Myers. Florida
Miromar Outlet Mall - Phases 1.111. Phase IY. and Phases Y.YII
Fort Myers. Florida
Cambier Park Tennis Pro Shop
Naples. Florida
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Harper Partners, Inc.
3950 Third Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: 727.823.9110
Fax: 727.822.3634
FT. MYERS
Harper Partners, Inc.
7370 College Parkway,
Suite 304
Fort Myers, FL 33907.1026
Phone: 941.939.1100
Fax: 941.939.0200
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550 North Reo St., Suite 300
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CIVIC DESIGN ASSOCIATES
12 February 2003
George McKibben
City Purchasing Manager
Municipal Services Building
toO South Myrtle Avenue, 3rd Floor
Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520
Re: Request for Qualifications
Downtown Clearwater Design Guidelines
Dear Mr. McKibben,
Civic Design Associates (CDA) is pleased to submit its statement of qualifications for the
above referenced project. As a multi-disciplinary team of architects, planners, and
redevelopment consultants, we are committed to the improvement, densification, and
sustainable urbanization of America's built environment, particularly in inner-city
redevelopment situations and the re-invention of the now ubiquitous suburban development
pattern.
CDA specializes in an integrated approach to town planning, urban design, and economic
development. The fmn has become nationally recognized for its comprehensive approach
to urban planning through its designs and innovative development regulations for both new
communities and redevelopment areas. The work of the fmn demonstrates, at various
scales, the critical relationship between land use and transportation, transit, parking,
walkability, the vitality of an active street life, and a commitment to strong, healthy
neighborhoods.
We are great believers in an open, public design process, and are fully committed to working
closely with residents and property owners of Clearwater to define shared visions, goals,
objectives, and priorities for these Design Guidelines. We are also great believers in
implementing development plans, and would stress at the outset the importance of identifying
funding sources, private investment incentives, and workable design regulations to insure
that quality development and redevelopment occurs.
It would be an understatement to say that we are merely interested in working on this
project. We thank you for this opportunity and look forward to your favorable consideration
of our submittal.
Sincerely,
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Christopher J. Brown
Enclosures.
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A. Finn
Civic Design Associates, LLC
Federal Tax ID Nwnber: 76-0695551
State of Florida Registration Number: G01320900205
The fIrm has operated under this name for two years. It is a re-organization of Peter H. Brown Civic
Design, a sole proprietorship that operated as such for 15 years.
Civic Design Associates has three partners:
Christopher J. Brown
Peter H. Brown, FAIA, AICP
James D. Hill, AIA
The fIrm maintains offtces in Houston, Texas and Delray Beach, Florida. The fIrm has a total of 10
staff members, eight in Houston and two in Delray Beach. This project will be managed from our
offtce in Delray Beach, with support from the Houston offtce.
A breakdown of staff members is as follows:
Planners and urban designers - 3
Architects - 3
Support staff (architecture & planning) - 3
Marketing and graphics - 1
Administrative support - 2
The above breakdown totals more than 10 since the principals perform dual roles.
B. Team
Christopher J. Brown, Principal and Project Director (45%)
Project Management and Design Guidelines,
James D Hill, AIA, APA, Principal (30%)
Urban Design, Public Participation, Design Guidelines
Peter H. Brown, FAIA, AICP, Principal (15%)
Overall design direction, Design Guidelines
Kathleen Slesnick
Historic Preservationist
Don Oelfke,Jr. AIA (10%)
Architectural Illustrator
Various other members of CDA staff will be available on an as-needed basis.
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c. Similar Projects
City of Stuart CRA Redevelopment Plan and Urban Code, FL; 2001-2002
Preparation of a CRA Redevelopment Plan for two expansion areas to the original downtown CRA,
as well as an extensive revision of the existing Overlay District development regulations. The urban
design plan was completed during a one-week charrette in December 2001; the Plan was completed in
2002. A new Urban Code sensitive to inner-city redevelopment and historic preservation was drafted
as well as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Civic Design prepared the CRA Plan and Correa
Valle and Valle co-ventured the charrette.
Contact: David Collier, City Manager, City of Stuart; telephone: 772-288-5312 and Kim DeLaney, City
Planner, City of Stuart; telephone: 561-288-5309
The Heart of Naples, Naples, FL; 2002
Review and Recommendations for the Downtown District Zoning Overlay
Review of proposed zoning overlay regulations prepared by a citizen's committee for the downtown
redevelopment area, economic analysis of the redevelopment implications, and recommendations for
revisions and additional development incentives. The project also included an analysis of recreation
and open space amenities in the district.
Contact: Ronald Lee, AICP, Planning Director, City of Naples, Florida; 941-213-1050
Urban Infill Redevelopment Area Code and Design Guidelines, Fort Pierce, FL; 2002-03
Revisions to existing zoning codes to provide redevelopment incentives for mixed-use and adaptive
re-use; drafting of new overlay district regulations to reinforce the historic character of an existing
inner-city area with several historic neighborhoods and a traditional commercial core.
Contact: Ramon Trias, Director, Department of Development, City of Fort Pierce, Florida, 772-460-
2200
City of Delray Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan, FL; 1991, 1995, 1998, and 2001
Preparation of several amendments to the CRA Redevelopment Plan for the 1,906-acre district. The
amendments were important because the redevelopment goals changed over time. The CRA was so
dynamic that the plan required regular amendments. The Delray Beach CRA was also an agency that
exercised eminent domain and having a well-tuned plan was a necessity for defense in the courtroom.
The plans were amended by Christopher J. Brown, serving as Executive Director, in conjunction with
the City Planning Department. Downtown Delray Beach is a historic Florida community with a
revitalized Main Street and several historic neighborhoods that were protected and reinforced with
preservation and design guidelines.
Contact: Diane Dominguez, Executive Director, Delray Beach CRA; telephone: 561-276-8640
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Golden Gate Community Redevelopment Plan, Martin County, FL; 2002
Redevelopment Master Plan for a 200-acre residential community with substantial multi-family
housing and a highway commercial strip. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in Martin County,
fIrst developed in the early 1920's. The Plan focused on re-integrating neighborhood fabric with
narrower streets, a mixed-use neighborhood center, a transect-based zoning overlay, and pedestrian
amenities.
Contact: Robert Franke, AICP, Community Development Administrator, Martin County, Florida;
telephone: 561.288.5495
Central Plantation Conceptual Master Plan, FL; 2002
Civic Design Associates, subcontracted to Keith and Schnars, P.A., is responsible for the Urban
Design Master Plan and implementation strategy for the 860-acre Central Plantation Development
District, a suburban offIce park and retail concentration that wishes to transition into a denser, mixed-
use town center. The Plan outlines a 20-year redevelopment and densifIcation strategy that allows
signifIcant growth for an area that is virtually built-out by its current suburban standards.
Contact: Kristin M. Mory, Economic Development Coordinator, City of Plantation;
telephone: 954-797-2622
D. Insurance
CDA currently maintains the following coverage:
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000/ occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability $1,000,000/ occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate
Employer's Liability $1,000,000
Commercial Umbrella $1,000,000
Professional Liability $250,000/ occurrence, $500,000 aggregate
Workmen's Compensation Statutory
CertifIcates of insurance will be made available as part of the contract negotiation process, with the
City of Clearwater added as a CertifIcate holder.
The fIrm has not been involved in any legal actions in the past ten years.
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Houston, Texas
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Delray Beach, Florida
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Finn Profile
Civic Design Associates ( CDA ) specializes in an integrated approach to town planning,
urban design, economic development, and architecture. The ftrm has become nationally
recognized, particularly in Colorado, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida, for its
comprehensive approach to planning and design for both new communities, traditional
neighborhood design, and urban redevelopment. Our work demonstrates, at various scales,
the critical relationship between land use and transportation, transit, parking, walkability,
appropriate building types and mixed-use, the vitality of an active street life, street design,
and land development codes.
The ftrm's work over the last several years includes a diverse range of assignments for a
variety of public and private clients, generally categorized as follows:
. Urban redevelopment and economic development
. Traditional neighborhood development (IND) planning and town planning
. Mixed-use architecture, generally with a residential component
. Urban streetscape design, including civic spaces
. Urban codes, design standards, and development regulations
Many of the ftrm's projects involve more than one of these categories, demonstrating the
flexibility and versatility of the principals.
As architects and urban planners, the three principals of CDA are well versed in the physical
economic and social dynamics of urbanism. However we strongly believe that the physical
environment has a critical influence on human behavior and healthy community life.
Beyond that, we bring together multi-disciplinary experience ranging from public
administration, to engineering to real estate development, so that CDA approaches its
projects as more than simply physical design exercises. We recognize the critical importance
of economic development, marketing, and public policy in shaping the urban realm.
The f1nll's work demonstrates a commitment to sustainable regional planning, and to
complete, integrated neighborhoods that are compact, walkable, and contain a diverse mix of
uses. To that end, our methodology involves a recognition of the basic elements of towns
and cities - The District, Urban Core, the Corridor and the Neighborhood. Within this
frame, we strive for a careful classiftcation of urban form by street hierarchy, building types,
and a respect for the elements of existing historic and cultural resources. We also specialize
in implementation strategy, as well as crafting the land use regulations and development
standards necessary to realize our plans.
CDA is committed to a community based design process by means of chamlles, short, but
intensive interactive public workshops where the essential concepts of future plans are
worked out. The Charrette is an important tool in building community consensus and in
conflict resolution. This process gathers all of the stakeholders with the key decision makers
as well as the technical expertise to quickly resolve complex issues. The process is open,
participatory, and generally results in a high degree of ownership and commitment on the
part of the stakeholders.
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Some of the greatest challenges facing American cities today
lie in their traditional downtown areas and the older, inner-city
neighborhoods. The steady suburbanization of the last 50
years has gradually sapped the vitality from these formerly
thriving areas. \Vith the growing concern for ever-increasing
suburban commutes, the steady development of rural open
space, and the monotonous placelessness of sprawl, new
attention is being focused on the inner city.
Civic Design Associates has a wealth of experience working in
inner-city areas, particularly with the redevelopment agencies
such as the Florida CRAs and the Texas TIRZs. This
experience has taught us that these projects, to be successful,
must incorporate a comprehensive strategy that involves an
appropriate physical plan as well as an economic development
strategy. These inner city areas can potentially be the vital,
active urban neighborhoods offering the quality of life
amenities favored by younger professionals as well as older
empty-nesters.
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CDA understands that such successful urban environments
are composed of a number of elements that must be
seamlessly integrated. Development must be pedestrian
friendly and encourage street level activity. Vehicular
circulation must be carefully orchestrated to calm traffic and
provide a variety of discrete parking solutions that maintain
the urban fabric and promote density. Historic structures
must be preserved and civic spaces revived. Identity and
clarity should be enhanced with streetscape improvements,
attractive landscaping, and wayfmding systems. Business
development must be aggressively pursued with a variety of
strategies. Programs must be implemented to promote
affordable housing, small business loans, land assembly and
acquisition, recruitment of developers, and marketing the area.
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Traditional Neighborhood Development and
T own Planning
Community builders, land developers, and planning officials
have increasingly realized that our predominant development
pattern of endless suburban sprawl based on segregated, often
isolated, land uses is not workable for large metropolitan areas,
or for healthy neighborhood life. It often results in over-
dependence on the automobile and the high-pressure commuter
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Traditional Neighborhood Design, or 1ND, advocates
community design based on the traditional "hometown"
concept of a complete, self-contained community. 1NDs have
a well-defined center that incorporates a mix of uses, including,
where possible, neighborhood retail and other services, as well
as a mi..... of housing options and civic focal points. The
surrounding neighborhood is closely related to the center
through the design of the street network, and all points are
located within a five-minute walk of the center. In some
metropolitan areas, the neighborhood center can be organized
around a mass-transit stop.
Cattail Crossillg TND New Braullfels, TX
1NDs are walkable, diverse, and are typically more densely
developed than conventional suburban developments. Because
they are conceived as complete communities, there is a
discernible sense of place, a place to live and work where
residents and shop keepers know each other. The emphasis on
community civic amenities allows the units to be smaller and
more densely developed, with no loss in marketability.
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projects all over the country. While the minimum size of such a
development should be at least 50 acres, many of the
characteristics can be achieved on smaller sites.
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Urban Housing and Mixed-Use Architecture
As architects, the principals of Civic Design Associates
recognize the key role that buildings play in defining the
urban environment. While CDA has completed a wide range
of residential, commercial, and institutional projects in the
past, the firm prefers to design buildings within a strong
urban context. This urbanistic view takes into consideration
the building's scale and its relationship to its surroundings.
Buildings should promote and enhance the neighborhood;
ground-level occupancies should be open and pedestrian
friendly, and parking should be discretely located behind the
building.
Midtown Live/Work Lofts, HoustOIl, TX
The central tenet of this philosophy is that buildings should
be part of the urban fabric first. This will detennine their
siting, massing, scale, and relationship to the space around
them. The intent is to fit in rather than to stand out, unless
the building is intended to be a civic focal point in the
neighborhood. Buildings should help to form successful
places, as well as satisfying the programmatic requirements
for interior space.
Urban Townhomes, Delray Beach, FL
Many of CDA's urban buildings contain a ground floor
commercial or retail use, mixed with office or housing above.
The firm designed an innovative live-work building for a
redeveloping inner city area of Houston, the first such
building type in the city.
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MidtowlI Live/Work Lofts Streetscape
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Urban Streets cape and Civic Spaces
Great neighborhoods, and by extension, great cities, are
remembered for their streets rather than their buildings. This
philosophy informs CDA's approach to streetscape design.
Great streets form the glue that holds a successful community
together.
The ftrm's philosophy of community and street design
involves organizing a hierarchy of streets to respond to the
varying urban use and density conditions, and establishing
appropriate standards for each street type. Generally, the
streets should reflect a pedestrian and transit orientation.
Trafftc calming should be incorporated by means of narrower
lanes, on street parking, and distinctive pavement treatments
for intersections and crosswalks. Design themes that
reinforce a civic identity should be carried through into the
landscape elements, sidewalk paving, lighting, street furniture,
and graphics.
Delray Beach, FL streetscape
In a successful streetscape, landscaping should enhance the
pedestrian experience and provide shade as well as a sense of
scale and rhythm. Sidewalks are for walkers and shoppers
and the outdoor cafe gazer. Landscaped medians should be
provided on wider streets to break up the width of pavements
and provide a safe spot for the pedestrian crossing the street.
Wires disappear and streetlights provide nighttime guidance.
Buildings front the street and provide interesting uses for the
passerby. Parking is tucked away behind buildings, out of
view. Great streets make for a pleasant urban experience.
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The relationship of the building face to the street is a critical
element of successful streets cape design, and underscores the
importance of undertaking such projects in a comprehensive
planned fashion that considers both the public realm as well
as private development. Buildings playa crucial role in
deftning the quality of the streetscape, and the absence of
building, especially as it deftnes the opportunities for civic
open space, should be an integral part of the design process.
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U rhan Codes, Design Standards, and Development
Regulations
Many jurisdictions faced with inner city redevelopment and
encouraging denser, pedestrian and transit-oriented
development are fmding that their existing codes and
regulations are based on low-density suburban models. These
codes are not able to properly regulate urban form.
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Civic Design Associates considers the codes and regulations
that govern private development to be an integral part of the
urban design solution for a particular jurisdiction. They are
one of the fundamental implementation tools necessary to
realize the planning and design principles.
The firm has extensive experience in writing innovative
design standards and land use regulations, beginning with the
Land Development Code for Beckett new town in the 1970s,
followed by a precedent setting Comprehensive Land
Development Code for Coconut Creek, Florida. These
regulations have influenced traditional village planning
ordinances adopted in five states. Lately, the firm has written
several Traditional Neighborhood Development (IND)
ordinances to be added to the code of ordinances as an
alternative to conventional suburban development. Where
possible, the firm incorporates incentives for favored
development patterns, thereby preserving choice and avoiding
an overly prescriptive approach.
The Espla/Wde Street Section
Delray Beach. FL Retail
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The Charrette
Civic Design Associates is a strong advocate of the charrette
process in planning a community's future. The charrette is a
key tool for fostering public involvement in a design process
and achieving a consensus vision, thereby establishing the
community's stake and ownership in the plan. We have
found many times that the best planners can be the citizens
themselves.
The charrette is a focused and intensive process that
compresses both the investigative side and the solution side
into a concentrated period of time, usually about one week.
All of the necessary technical expertise is assembled together
with key public officials and decision makers, and many
complex issues can be resolved very quickly.
Openillg Presentatioll, Pompano Beach. FL
The process is interactive as well as educational. Generally,
the firm begins with an opening night presentation that
introduces the major issues to the community, and gives them
a basis for informed decision-making. This is typically done
the following day, during a facilitated public design workshop.
This is the key goal setting phase of the charrette, when the
community gets to draw and write out its vision for the
future. This work is then synthesized into a plan by the
design team, working on site over the course of the next
several days. The team works across disciplines and
concurrently, developing transportation schemes, social
programs, economic development strategies and marketing
plans as well as physical designs. The charrette week
concludes with a public presentation of the plan.
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Following the charrette, the plans and illustrations, together
with a design narrative, are compiled into a publication,
usually highly coveted by the participants.
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Christopher J. Brown, APA
Principal
Specialized Skills: CRA Planning and procetbires, economic development, urban housing,
communi!] planning and chamttes
Mr. Brown specializes in urban planning, economic development, and real estate consulting for both
private and public entities. He served as the Executive Director of the Delray Beach, Florida,
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), a tax increment-financing district some 2000 acres, for
nine years. Under his direction, the CRA generated over $50 million renovated and revitaIized
projects in Delray Beach. As CRA director, he implemented an affordable housing program,
established a micro-loan program for small-businesses, developed parking lots in the downtown,
completed extensive street beautification, attracted urban housing projects, promoted residential
neighborhood revitaIization, created a Saturday moming Green Market, and co-ventured a million
dollar a year, successful downtown marketing program. The CRA is known for its land assemblage
capabilities in which developers purchase assembled property from the agency for redevelopment
purposes and for its aggressive business recruitment program. The Agency also received over $3
million in grants for redevelopment. Prior to the CRA, Mr. Brown spent fifteen years as a real estate
developer and worked for two public companies, l'vfitchell Energy and Development (Houston) and
Campeau Corporation (Toronto). Mr. Brown serves as president of the Florida Redevelopment
Association.
Education and Certification
Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Florida
Licensed General Contractor, State of Florida
Master of Architecture, Yale University
Master of City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania
Professional Societies
Congress for the New Urbanism
Council of Urban Economic Development
The Urban Land Institute
The International Council of Shopping Centers
Florida Redevelopment Association
Chairman, Palm Beach County Impact Fee Review Board
Board of Directors, Business Loan Fund of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor, Department of Architecture, Rice University, 1971-81
Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Bates College of Law, 1973-80
Recent Projects Include:
. Community Redevelopment Plan, American Beach, Nassau County, Florida
. Community Redevelopment Plan, Fort Pierce, Florida
. Community Redevelopment Plan, Delray Beach, Florida
. West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan, Delray Beach, Florida
. North Federal Highway Redevelopment Plan, Delray Beach, Florida
. Fiscal Impact Analysis, Stuart, Florida
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Principal
Specialiifd Ski/is: Community Planning and Chamttes, IND planning, Project management, mixed-use and civil: mrhitecllm
During his career, Mr. Hill has been involved in all aspects of the practice of architecture and urban design.
His experience includes several urban design plans in established inner-city areas, a number of facility and
campus master plans for institutional and civic clients, as well as a diverse range of institutional and
commercial projects, including schools, municipal facilities, research laboratories, medical facilities,
recreational facilities, office and commercial buildings. His background in both engineering and architecture
gives him the broad, multi-disciplinary skills crucial for success in large, complex urban design projects. He is
a specialist in AutoC..AD, computer standards and procedures, and developed a complete architectural add-on
package for AutoCAD to streamline production tasks. He has extensive experience with project
management, client and consultant coordination, and construction documents. Mr. Hill has written
extensively and spoken publicly on planning and urban design issues, has been published in the Houston
Chronicle, Texas .Ar.hitect, AlA Perspective, and has appeared on several local radio and television stations. He
has been an active member of the AIA and promoted the New Urbanism within the organization.
Education and Certification
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 1979
Master of Architecture, Rice University, Houston, Texas, 1983
Registered Architect, State of Texas, 1988
Certificate, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, 1989
Professional Societies
American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter
- President, 1999
- Board of Directors, 1997-2000
- Chairman, Urban Design Committee, 1995-1996.
Texas Society of Architects - Vice President and Public Activities Commissioner, 2000-2001.
Houston Architecture Foundation - Board of Directors, 2000-2002.
Congress for the New Urbanism
Awards and Honors
President's Citation, AIA Houston, 1997.
Appreciation Award, Second Ward Task Force, 1996
Louis Sudler Prize in the Arts, Rice University, 1983.
John Crowder Traveling Fellowship, Rice University, 1981.
Recent Projects Include:
. CRA plan for Pompano Beach, Pompano Beach, FL
. Musewn District Master Plan, Houston TX
. Main Street Redevelopment, Houston TX
. Urban Code and CRA expansion plan, City of Stuart, FL
. North Broadway TIRZ, Galveston, TX
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Peter H. Brown, FAIA, AICP, NCARB Certified
Principal
Specialized Skills: Urban Design, ResidentiaIArchitectu", Environmental Planning.
An award-winning architect, planner and civic designer, Peter Brown, AlA., AICP, has more than 30 years
experience in town planning, urban design, residential, and institutional architecture. After two decades as
a designer of innovative PUD's, planned communities, two "new towns", and residential communities, in
1987 he introduced the neo-traditional "village concept" for mixed-use communities and residential
neighborhoods throughout the East Coast. He has become nationally recognized for work traditional
neighborhood developments (fND's), and is currendy designing new urbanist, mixed-use communities in
Texas, Michigan, Horida, and Oklahoma. As a land use planner, he has designed large-scale planned
communities redevelopment district and town centers in Colorado, Horida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Texas, Oklahoma and Utah. His expertise has provided litigation support and expert testimony and
professional studies on a variety of land use and environmental issues including landfills and container
ports. Throughout his career, Peter Brown has maintained a steadfast commitment to professional and
community service. A special concern for Mr. Brown is the restoration of declining neighborhoods, and
combating the adverse impact of sprawl on our cities, suburbs and the environment. He is a frequent
author and speaker on urban affairs, emphasizing the quality of life in our cities and suburbs.
Education and Certification
Master of .Architecture and City Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 1966
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1964
University of California at Berkeley, MA 1960 (Romance Languages)
University of Houston, BA 1959 (French)
Studies at la Sorbonne, l'Institute d'Art et d'Archeologie, Paris France, 1956-1957
Certificate, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Registered .Architect, Texas, Horida, New Jersey, Michigan, Louisiana, Colorado
Certified Planner; New Jersey
Professional Societies
American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter
- President, 1988
- Board of Directors, 1984-1989
- Founder, ,Annual Urban Design Symposium, 1984 -90
American Institute of Certified Planners (.AlCP)
American Planning Association
Congress for the New Urbanism
Fellow, Institute of Urban Design
Accomplishments and Honors
- AlA. Awards; 1978,1980,1984,1989,1999
- President's Citation, AlA. Houston, 1986,1999
- Founder, Making Main Street Happen
Foundation, Houston, TX 1995
- Founder, Blueprint Houston, 2002
Recent Projects include:
. The Midtown Redevelopment Plan, Oklahoma City, OK
. Cotton Crossing TND, New Braunfels, TX
. City Center, West University Place (Houston), TX
. "Hardy Place", Town Center, Houston, TX
. CRA plans for Florida Communities, including Stuart, Pompano Beach, Ft. Lauderdale,
Plantation, American Beach, Golden Gate.
. Cottage Green TND, The Woodlands, TX (with DPZ)
. Galveston West End; Land use plan and regulations; Galveston, TX
. Cherry Hill Village TND; Canton, I\H
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Downtown Redevelopment
Pompano Beach CRA Master Plan
Location:
Pompano Beach, FL
Area:
190 Acres
Client:
The City of Pompano Beach, FL
Date:
September 2001
Description:
CDA prepared a Master Redevelopment Plan for a newly-estab-
lished Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), a tax-increment
reinvestment zone centered around a mile-long commercial corri-
dor in Pompano Beach. The area has been stagnant economically
for 30 years.
The plan calls for increasing the amount of permanent residents
by introducing mixed-use development, pedestrian-oriented
streetscape and traffic design, and a variety of new civic spaces and
amenities. The area is intended to function as both a fully inte-
grated and complete neighborhood, as well as a regional visitor
attraction.
The implementation plan identifies a series of key redevelopment
parcels, including 2 failing strip shopping centers and three city-
owned surface parking lots. The commercial corridor is reconfigured
as a walkable pedestrian boulevard terminating in a waterfront
park and connecting to a beach promenade.
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LAND USE PLANNING
Downtown Redeyelopment, Master Planning
City of Stuart, FL
3.01.03 C - Urban Neighborhood
CRA Redevelopment Plan and
Urban Code Revisions
Location:
Stuart, FL
Date:
2002
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The City of Stuart, FL
Project Description:
CDA, in association with Correa Valle Valle, completed a Master
Plan for the Stuart Downtown CRA. An integral part of the
assignment was the revision of the Land Development Regula-
tions for the Downtown Overlay District, the "Urban Code,"
several pages of which are reproduces here. These illustrations
were a key element in making the code more user friendly and
easily understood.
CDA also prepared the CRA Plan to incorporate two expansion
areas to the downtown CRA and guided the plan through the
adoption process.
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Master Planning, f\Iixed-U se Development
Central Plantation
Conceptual Master Plan
Location:
Plantation, FL
Date:
2002
Project Description:
By current development standards, Central Plantation, an 860-
acre suburban town center planned in the 1970's, is almost fully
built-out. While it has over three million square feet of office
space and three major shopping malls, the area has no sense of
place. Buildings are seemingly randomly distributed among
huge surface parking lots, with few internal connections and no
street life.
The proposed Master Plan looks at a 20-year redevelopment
scenario and proposes to create a true town center by adding a
new grid of pedestrian-friendly streets lined with mixed use
buildings, a significant new residential component, a transit
loop, additional parks and civic facilities, and proposes a gradual
densification of uses by replacing surface parking with
structured parking. This pleasandy landscaped but rapidly
stagnating suburban office park now has a new lease on life,
with the potential for substantial new infill development, as
well as the opportunity to create a vital urban neighborhood.
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T\Iaster Planning, T\Iixed-Use Development
Delray Beach
Location:
Delray Beach, FL
1990-2001
Date:
Project Description:
Delray Beach, an older South Florida coastal town, is a successful
example of comprehensive urban revitalization. Through its CRA,
headed by town planner and Redevelopment Director Christo-
pher J. Brown, the city has overcome the typical problems of
urban decline - the loss of an in-town resident population, failing
retail and shops, rising crime rates, visual blight and incompatible
land uses, traffic, and economic disinvestment. Particularly dis-
turbing was the loss of community character in this once thriving
seacoast town. The fundamental precepts of successful urban
redevelopment in Delray Beach are:
. meaningful citizen involvement
. a visionary but practical redevelopment plan
. effective design standards and guidelines
. the ability to attract State and Federal funding
. detailed urban design plans for special subareas of
the district
. street and highway beautification
. a strong downtown housing component
. an effective implementation strategy; The eRA
working closely with the private sector- property
owners, businesses, lenders and developers,
as well as civic groups.
. public safety and security.
. a priority emphasis on a walkable community, as a
symbol of interactive neighborhood life.
· Centralized marketing of the downtown
. dispersed system of downtown parking
. Strong land acquisition strategy
. a plan which responds to the needs and interests of
all citizens
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URBAN DESIGN
Master Planning, J\Ii.,cd-Use Development
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CRA Expansion Area Redevelopment Plan
Northwest-Progresso-Flagler Heights CRA
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Date:
2002
Project Description:
A redevelopment master plan for a 140-acre expansion to an
existing inner-city eRA. The area includes a major regional
arterial street (Sunrise Boulevard,) several neighborhood-scaled
commercial corridors, and a large proportion of substandard
housing. The plan focused on the redevelopment and
reinforcement of the residential fabric, and creating internal
linkages to the nearby commercial streets.
Sunrise Boulevard was reinforced as a regional commercial
corridor by allowing deeper redevelopment sites, while
buffering them from the adjacent residential development.
The incremental addition of a parallel service lane segregates
local traffic from through traffic and also allows for the
prevention of cut-through traffic in the neighborhood.
The plan also called for re-zoning the residential areas to
convert the sub-standard multi-family units into single-family
lots, while moving the density to several neighborhood centers
along mixed-use corridors that would allow for a variety of
denser housing types.
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URBAN DESIGN
Downtown Redevelopment
Golden Gate Redevelopment Plan
Location:
Area:
Client:
Date:
Golden Gate, FL
190 Acres
Martin County, FL
April 2002
Description:
Golden Gate is a neighborhood of approximately 200 acres
originally platted in 1925, one of the oldest communities in this
part of South Florida. Over the years, the original single-family
character was transformed by a spate of multi-family development,
which has attracted a diverse mix of ethnic and income groups.
Dixie Highway, running along the western edge, is a typical
automobile-oriented highway strip that negatively impacts the
community.
The redevelopment plan calls for re-routing through traffic to the
north, narrowing Dixie Highway, and proposing a calmer, more
pedestrian-friendly streetscape lined with mixed-use buildings.
An overlay zoning district will provide for a gradual transition of
density from the commercial center to the existing residential areas.
Street and alley improvements will discipline the street frontages,
move parking to the rear of the lots, and provide a range of
pedestrian amenities linked into a neighborhood-wide network
of walks, passages, and bikeways.
Community amenities are centrally located and enhanced in the
form of an enlarged central park, a new Community Center and
Charter School. This neighborhood center is closely linked to a
mixed-use commercial center focused around a new plaza located
on the improved Dixie Highway.
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URBAN DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
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Location:
Galveston, TX
Client:
Future Interests
IVI Development
Kent Hytken
12520 High Bluff Drive #135
San Diego, CA 92130
619-792-9300
Cost:
$25 Million
Project Description:
TIlls 260-acre seaside village
facing the Gulf of l\fexico on
"East Beach" in Galveston,
modeled after "Seaside" and
''Rosemary Beach" in Florida,
was designed in association
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firm of Miami, leaders of the
New Urbanism movement.
Peter H. Brown AIA was the
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2. PRINCIPAL BUILDING HEIGHT
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4. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS
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SIDE AND REAR SETBACKS ARE SAME AS
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6. CURB CUTS
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NONE IF PROPERTY HAS A REAR ALLEY
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Urban Code - City of Stuart, Florida
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Project List
Urban Redevelopment Plans
· City of Fort Lauderdale CRA, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; CRA Redevelopment Plan; 2002
· City of Plantation, Florida; Central Plantation (Business District) Master Plan; 2002
· Martin County CRA, Martin County, Florida; Golden Gate CRA Redevelopment Plan;.2002
· City of Stuart CRA, Stuart, Florida; CRA Redevelopment Plan; 2002
· City of Fort Pierce CRA, Fort Pierce, Florida; CRA Redevelopment Plan; 2001
. City of Houston, Texas; Museum District Concept Plan; 2001
· Nassau County, Florida; American Beach CRA Plan; 2001
· City of Pompano Beach, Florida; Pompano Beach CRA Plan; 2001 (with Keith and Schnars)
· City of Delray Beach CRA, Delray Beach, Florida; CRA Redevelopment Plans; 1991-2000 (by Chris J. Brown)
· City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; :Midtown Redevelopment Plan; 1999-2000
. City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Asian District Plan; 1999
· City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 16th Street ''Plaza District" Redevelopment; 1997
. City ofEI Paso, Texas; Union Plaza Redevelopment Plan; 1996-98
. Boulder County, Colorado; North Broadway Plan; 1996
. City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; JFK Redevelopment Plan; 1996
. City of Houston, Texas; Downtown ''Transit Streets"; 1995-97
. City of Houston, Texas; Main Street Redevelopment Plan; 1995
. City of Orange, Texas; Master Plan; 1994-1995
. City of Houston, Texas; Lamar Terrace TIRZ, St. George Place Redevelopment Plan; 1992
. City of Houston, Texas; Founder's Park Plan; 1991
. City of :Miami, Florida; Overtown-Park West Plan; 1984-85
Economic Development
. City of Fort Pierce CRA, Fort Pierce, Florida; Mixed-Use Feasibility Analysis, 2002
. City of Lake Worth CRA, Lake Worth, Florida; Housing Feasibility Analysis, 2002
· City of Jacksonville, Florida; LB Jax Development, Proposal for Mixed-Use Development; 2002
. City of Cocoa Redevelopment Agency, Cocoa, Florida; Downtown Mixed-Use and Parking Garage
Feasibility Analysis, 2001-2002
. City of Gainesville, Florida, LB J ax Development; Proposal for Mixed-Use Development; 2001-2002
. City of Stuart, Florida, and the Channing Corporation; Feasibility Analysis of Mixed-Use Waterfront
Development; 2001
· City of Margate CRA, Margate, Florida; Acquisition Strategy for the Margate CRA; 2001
· City of South Miami Redevelopment Agency, South :Miami, Florida; Housing Feasibility Analysis for the
CRA; 2001 (with Corradino Group)
· City of Jacksonville, Florida, LB Jax Development; Downtown Mixed-Use Development; 1999-2002
Land Use Regulations, Ordinances and Design Standards
. City of Margate, Florida; Commercial District Land Use Study, 2002
. City of Naples, Florida; Downtown Urban Code, 2002
. City of Stuart, Florida; CRA Urban Code, 2002
. City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; :Midtown and Asian District Urban Design Standards and Guidelines; 2000
. City of New Braunfels, Texas; Planned Village Development Ordinance (IND); 1999
. City of Galveston, Texas; 1ND Ordinance, Suburban Street Standards, Master Plan Amendments; 1998
. Medford Township, Burlington County, New Jersey; Planned Village Development Ordinance; 1992
. City of Houston, Texas; Consultant for Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; 1991-93 and 2002
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· Montgomery Township; Somerset County, New Jersey; Planned Village Development Ordinance; 1991
· City of Houston, Texas; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, "St. George Place"; 1990-94
· Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey; Planned Village Development Ordinance and
Architectural and Urban Design Guidelines, 1990
· Montgomery Township, New Jersey; Planned Village Development Ordinance; 1990 (!be first
''Neo-Traditional Village" Ordinance adopted in the State of New Jersey)
· Metropolitan Transit Authority, City of Houston, Texas; Urban Design Standards Manual;. 1989-90
· Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Revised Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations, including "performance zoning" provisions; 1981
· Borough of Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey; Redevelopment Plan Regulations; 1977
· Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, 1974-78
· Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey; Land Development Code; 1974
· Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey; Land Development Code; 1974
· City of Coconut Creek, Florida; Land Development Code, PUD and Community Appearance Ordinances.
Model code for other Broward County municipalities; 1974
Urban Housing and Mixed-Use Development
. "West University Avenue Lofts," LB Jax Development, Gainesville, FL; 31 units, 2002
· "Klutho Commons" Mixed-Use, LB Jax Development, Jacksonville, FL; 216 units, 2002
· "Midtown Live-Work Lofts," Houston, TX; 1999
· "W. A. Knight Building," LB Jax Development, Jacksonville, FL; 12 residential units, 2 retail units; 2000
. "Pineapple Place," Delray Beach, FL; 6 residential units, 2 retail units; 1999
Traditional Village and Neighborhood Development
. "Midtown Lofts"; Mixed-use Development; Houston, TX. 2000 and 2001 (2 projects);
. Spring Branch TND; Houston, TX. 106-acre suburban neighborhood; 2001
. "Cotton Crossing"; New Braunfels, TX. 100 acre TND; 1998-2001
. ''Beachtown''; Galveston, TX (with Duany Plater-Zyberk Architects) 1997
· ''West Beach Village"; Galveston, TX. Mixed-useS acres on the Gulf; 1997
· "Cottage Green"; The Woodlands, TX. 35 acre residential TND community; 1996-1999
. "South Mountain"; Draper, UT. 2500 acres; 1994-1995 (with EDAW)
· "Montgomery Village"; Somerset County, NJ. 200 acre TND
. "General Hancock Place"; Montgomery County, P A. 150 acre TND
. "Medford Village East"; Burlington County, NJ. 170 acre TND
. "Crystal Lake"; Burlington County, NJ. 500 acre mixed-use village
. ''West Main Street"; Bucks County, NJ. 40 acre TND
. "Founders Park"; Houston, TX. (with Duany Plater - Zyberk) 600 acres, inner city;
. "Lamar Terrace"; Houston, TX. 170 acres, inner city
. "Southwyck"; Houston, TX. 2500 acres, suburban neighborhood
. "The Commonwealth"; Sugarland, TX. 700 acre TND
. "Four Mile Creek", 140 acres, suburban village; Boulder, CO
· "Abington Terrace", 50 acres, suburban village; Lafayette, CO
New Towns and Large Scale Planned Communities
. Mosbacher planned community; West Houston, TX. 3000 acre PUD; 1991-1993
. "Gleannloch Farms"; Houston, TX. 2000 acres; 1997
. "The Commonwealth"; Fort Bend County, TX. An 800-acre PUD; 1992-1996
. "Mosbacher Tract"; Ft. Bend County, TX. 4000 acres; 1993-94
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. "Beckett" New Town Master Plan,; Gloucester County, NJ. a title VII new community. A 10,000 acre
satellite new town; 1971-1975
. "Old Bridge",; Nliddlesex County, NJ. 3,000 acres; 1970-82
. 'The Township";; Broward County, FL. 1,500 acres; 1970-82
. "Westin"; Broward County, FL. 10,000 acres; 1970-82
. ''Town of Smithville"; Atlantic County, NJ. 2,500 acres; 1970-82
Environmental Consulting and Planning
. White Oak Bayou, Water management and land use analysis; Houston, TX. 2001
. Sunset Farms Landfill; Austin, TX. 2001
. Juliff Gardens Landfill; Pearland, TX. 2000
. North Brazoria Landfill; Brazoria County, TX. 2000
. Weiss Landfill; Houston, TX. 2000
. Bayport Container Port, Land Use Analysis; 1999-2002
. Spring Cypress Landfill (Type IV); Houston, TX. 1998
Comprehensive Plans
. Main Street Corridor Master Plan; Houston, TX. 1999-2002
. Amendments to the Comprehensive plan for the "West End"; Galveston, TX. 2000-2001
. West University Place Comprehensive Plan; Houston, TX. 1999-2000
. Northwest quadrant plan; Boulder, CO. 1996
. Comprehensive Plan; Orange, TX. 1996
. Lamar Terrace Master Plan; Houston, TX. 1991-1993
. Overtown-Parkwest; Nliami, FL. 1984-85. A Master Plan including the Nliami Arena, Convention Center
and 9th Street Mall. Received First Place, National Design Competition in 1984.
. Galleria-Post Oak Master Plan; Houston, TX. 1984
. Newtown Township; Bucks County, PA. 1981
. Comprehensive Plan including educational facilities and community colleges; Southern Gloucester County,
NJ. 1978
. City of West Longbranch, NJ. 1977
. Comprehensive Plan; Coconut Creek, Broward County, FL. 1975
Parks and Recreation Facilities
. White Oak Bayou, "Heritage Corridor West Bikeways"; Houston, TX. 1997-2001
. "The Jack Nlitchell Garden;" Hermann Park; Houston, TX. 1997 -present
. "Crystal Lake"; A lake, trail and recreation facility for a 500-acre golf course community; Mansfield, NJ.
1990-1996
. "Heart of the Park", First Prize International Design Competition; Houston, TX. 1992
. "Sabine Reach"; Buffalo Bayou Park; A 1.0 mile linear bayou trail near downtown; Houston, TX. 1988
. ''Tradewinds Park"; 250-acre regional park, Concept Design; Broward County, FL. 1980
. "Winding River" Park; A 500-acre regional park, including skating rink, riding and boating facilities and angextensive trail system; Tom's River, NJ. 1978-81
. Elsmere Park; A 10-acre city park; Glassboro, NJ. 1978
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2400 South Ocean Drive, #3415, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(561) 460-2200 x239
EXPERIENCE:
Historic Preservation Officer! Urban Designer
City of Fort Pierce. Dee 2000 - Present
· Responsible for writing and implementing the Historic Preservation Ordinance and
the Tax Exemption ordinance
· Serve as the staff professional to the Historic Preservation Board
· Apply for and administer various grants through the Bureau of Historic
PreservatiOn, Department of Community Affairs. and other agencies
· Responsible for updating the Historic Survey, historic sites brochure, and other
publications
Assistant to the Town Manager
To"Wll of Lake Park. FL, June 1999 - November 2000
· Assist in the fun spectrum of Town operations. including working with the .Public
Works, Finance, and Community Redevelopment Departments
· Responsible for the Town's Historic Preservation Program, and serve as the liaison
to the Historic Preservation Board
· Serve as the Certified Local Government coordinator.
· Administer historic preservation grants and other redevelopment grants, including
over $600,000 in state grant money for Town Hall restoration
· Collaborate w;th Planning and Zoning to create design guidelines and ordinance
revisions, assist them with historical and architectural elements in the Codes.
State Heritage Tourism Coordinator, Historic Sites Specialist
Deoanment of State. Bureau ofl:listoric Preservation. Tallahassee, October 97 _ June 99
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Responsible for developing a comprehensive marketing p,lan to promote Florida's
historic sites to tourists, including the development of databases
Coordinated production of the Jewish Heritage Trail and the Women's Heritage
Trail, pan of the State's Heritage Trail Series
Created promotional literature for the State Historic Marker Program, rewrote the
grant application for the Historic Markers
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Univenity or Florida, Gainesville, .FL
Master of Science in Architectural Studies
MAry WaShington College, Fredericksburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation
LICENSES:
COMPUTER SKILLS:
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GUIDELINES
A GUIDE TO NEW CONSTRUCTION,
BUILDING ADDITIONS,
FACADE ALTERATIONS, AND
SIGNAGE FOR
THE URBAN CENTER DISTRICT
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Background and Use of Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Design Review Statement ....................... i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Parking & Access to Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Guidelines for Existing Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Street Front Facades and Storefronts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Store Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Doors and Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Signage and Identification ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Awnings and Canopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Off-Street Facades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Guidelines for New Constroction-Infill ............................... 19
New Buildings and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Landscape & Streetscape Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Streetscape Design ........................................... 26
Street Furnishings & Equipment ................................... 28
Project Evaluation Analysis ...................................... 30
Process & Procedures ......................................... 35
Acknowledgements ........................................... 39
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These Downtown Design Guidelines shall serve as a guide and tool for both new
development as well as renovation and rehabilitation of existing properties in the Urban Center
District of Clearwater, Florida. These guidelines are developed from the previous Central
Business District guidelines prepared in Iuly, 1994 by the Design Group for the Clearwater
Downtown Partnership. Appreciation is hereby given to all the individuals and organizations
who contributed to the preparation of both those guidelines and to these updated expanded
guidelines.
These Design Guidelines recognize the diversity which exists downtown and therefore
do not dictate a specific solution or style. These Guidelines further enhance the previous
guidelines in order to accomplish five major purposes:
TO ENSURE AN ORDERLY. mGH OUAliTY REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS. As
Downtown Clearwater continues to experience renewal, each renovation and new construction
should contribute to the overall image and character of the area. These guidelines promote
quality standards for owners and businesses to follow.
TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE MAJOR PUBliC INVESTMENTS IN THE AREA.
The City's Community Redevelopment Agency has made a substantial commitment to the
revitalization of Downtown Clearwater through investments in sidewalks, Station Square Park,
parking garages and Harborview Center. The City is also constructing a new Municipal Services
Complex, a parking garage facility, and improvements to Coachman Park.
TO ENCOURAGE BOTH SMALL AND LARGE SCALE PUBliC AND PRIVATE
INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER. Major private investment in the area has
already occurred and is expected to continue. Private enterprise projects as well as the
governmental buildings, such as the old Post Office and the County Courthouse, represent
substantial commitments to Downtown revitalization. These guidelines assure that future
development does not compromise the quality of the surrounding properties.
TO MINIMIZE RENOV AnON COSTS AND MAXIMIZE NEW DEVELOPMENT
POTENTIAL BY ELIMINATING GUESSWORK AND REDUCING POTENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS. Any major rehabilitation or new construction project requires
investments of time and money before receiving approval. The City wishes to assist in these
efforts by offering clear planning, design guidelines and illustrations.
TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN mSTORIC FEATURES. Older buildings possess
character, tradition, workmanship and a pedestrian scale that is not easily duplicated. The City
intends to preserve the historic integrity of Downtown Clearwater.
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The City of Clearwater has been actively pursuing Downtown development since the mid-
1970's. Through both public and private commitment and investments, Downtown Clearwater
has continued to serve as the center for City and County Governments and has encouraged
commercial, business and office expansion.
In 1995, the City of Clearwater has taken significant action toward the preservation,
restoration, redevelopment and future vitality of the Downtown. In May, the City C.ommission
passed and adopted Ordinance 5817-95 creating the Design Review Board to review, evaluate
and render decisions on building plans and signage plans to promote a cohesive, attractive,
revitali7,ed pedestrian-oriented environment. In accordance with Code of Ordinances Section
36.038(10), these Guidelines are designated as regulatory.
The City, through the Community Redevelopment Agency, has also adopted an updated
Downtown Redevelopment Plan that supports the traditional town center concept.
HOW TO USE THESE GUIDELINES
All plans for exterior construction and signage projects, whether remodeling, additions,
color changes or new construction, must frrst be presented to the Design Review Board for
review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. Applicants should review
these guidelines and utilize suggested recommendations in their design plans. City staff will
provide assistance in interpretation of the guidelines and requests for review of preliminary
plans.
Older Buildings
If the building is in its original condition, remodeling should emphasize features
harmonious with facades and storefronts along the street. Try to think. about the proportion,
scale, materials and color. Rescue and reuse architectural elements from buildings which are
about to be demolished. Give special consideration to the reuse or possible restoration of
existing buildings that may have a relationship to Clearwater's history.
Newer Buildings
Newer buildings should be integrated with the existing Downtown design when they are
located in the same or adjacent block areas. They need to be sensitive and responsive to the
scale and proportions of neighboring buildings. They do not need to replicate old buildings.
New Developments
New buildings and developments in unrelated blocks, though independent, should still
be cognizant of the important features, elements and materials prevalent in the District and
integrate some of them if they are consistent with a new design. All new buildings and
development proposals should apply and incorporate good architectural design principles and
pedestrian friendly (people oriented) features.
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DESIGN REVIEW VERSUS AF.."'l"H'RTIC CONTROL
Design review is not synonymous with aesthetic control. The latter dwells upon the
superficial aspects of the visual setting. Aesthetic control is narrowly focused and prescriptive.
DESIGN REVIBW SHOULD BE BROADLY ORIBNTBD AND ENCOURAGE TIlE
CREATIVE APPUCATION OF DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO A SPBCIFIC SITB.
Aesthetic control seeks to severely limit choices, wblle design review attempts to
expand choices. Aesthetic control is concerned with product, wblle design review is concerned
with performance. Aesthetic control is exclusionary; design review embraces different
solutions to general criteria. Aesthetic control uses rigid roles, wblle design review deals in
principles. Moreover, aesthetic control involves unilateral mandates; design review involves
collaboration and accommodation throughout the design process. Finally, aesthetic control
values conformity, wblle design review values creativity. Fortunately, the shallow and often
rigid technique of aesthetic control is giving way to design review, which is more comprehensive
and effective.
Reprinted from:
Desip Review
Mark L. Hinshaw, Alep
PIaJming Advisory Service, Report 1454
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Adequate and convenient parking is an essential element toward the success of Downtown
Clearwater and the Uman Center District. The City of Clearwater's Land Development Code
governs the number of parking spaces required for each use and will determine the parking
needs for individual businesses. (See also, 'Location of off-street parking' under the section on
New Construction - Infill.)
Creative parking solutions are a necessary fact of life in downtowns, since parking lots
consume valuable space and are a major development cost.
Consider the following:
Multiple uses of parking. It is possible that two or more businesses could use the same
parking spaces if they attract people at different times of the day and night. For example, night
clubs or theaters might share parking with retail stores or offices.
Remote all-day employee parking. For certain businesses, purchasing stickers for
employees in a city garage would allow nearby parking to be used by customers. Also, remote
site parking with a shuttle service to the Downtown would alleviate traffic congestion and
parking demands.
Access to properties. Drive entrances should be clearly defined to avoid confusion and
minimi7..e conflict with pedestrian movements. Attractive entrance and exit signage and changes
in pavement materials or textures are also recommended.
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Think about the look, character and history of each building and read this section to get
ideas for an overall approach. The least expensive ways to start are with paint, color, awnings
and signage. The Design Review Board places special emphasis on the proper use and
coordination of colors in painting buildings, signs and other project elements.
Retain, whenever possible, all elements, materials, and features that are original to the
building. Do careful, sensitive remodelings and repairs as necessary.
Remove any materials from the facade which have been added over time and which cover
the whole facade or parts of it. Conduct pictorial research to detennine the design of the
original building. Conduct exploratory demolition to detennine what remains and its condition.
Return the facade to its original configuration, restoring as many original elements as possible
particularly the materials, windows, cornices, and decorative details.
Remove all inappropriate signs and 'add-on' canopies including those that cover
architectural elements such as windows, cornices, or decorative features, or which are too large
for the front of the building.
Remodel storefronts in a way that respects the configuration and materials of traditional
storefront design. Reconstruct the original storefront if missing or design a new storefront that
respects the character, materials, and design of the building.
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Downtown commercial buildings have a similar composition even though the number of
stories, style, materials, or details may differ. Typically, the first floor bas a transparent
storefront framed by vertical stroctural piers and a horizontal supporting beam. The storefront
area has an entrance (usually recessed), display windows, display window support panels, a
transom area over the storefront, and a cornice which covers the horizontal beam. It may also
have an entrance to the upper floors. The facade of the upper floors is generally characterized
by evenly spaced window openings that repeat on each floor. The windows may vary in size,
type and decoration. FinaI1y, the building is capped by a cornice which may be made of metal,
masonry corbeling or wood. All of these elements were designed to work together to create an
overall unified appearance.
The look of storefronts and windows along the street gives the strongest impression.
Together with signs, they have the greatest potential for affecting the character of an entire
building or block. Harmony is the key in creating an attractive image.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Most commercial facades have been heavily altered over the years, giving the buildings
either a poorly maintained or a disjointed appearance.
Complete cover up.
Many downtown commercial buildings have been covered by materials that obliterate
windows, cornices, and original building materials. These changes were made to "modernize" ,
attract the attention of motorists, and compete with the shopping malls.
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properly and were often removed instead of being repaired and retained.
Storefront remodeling.
The part of commercial buildings that changed the most to keep pace with the latest styles
was the storefront. New designs were frequently incompatible with the design of the building
or were constnlcted of inexpensive materials that did not have the quality of original storefronts.
However, some remodelings were considered good design in their own right, were executed with
high quality materials and are appropriate for the building.
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Background.
Storefront windows are the largest single element of the traditional storefront design.
Guidelines.
The emphasis should be on transparency. Being able to see into the building makes it
warm and inviting to the public and enables the interior to be attractively lit at night.
Office conversions should still retain the traditional storefront design. Eliminating
window space appears as if the building has turned its back on the public.
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mirrored and reflective glass in all storefront designs. These materials and methods are more
appropriate on upper levels of buildings. If sun screening/protection is a factor, the use of
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DOORS AND FRAMES
When possible, maintain original doors in storefronts Maintain original size and shape
of door openings. If replacement of a door or window is necessary, select a duplicate of the
original and, as a last resort, use one as close to the style of the original as possible. You
should not use flush doors or windows in storefront remodelings or restorations.
In existing buildings' rehabilitation or restorations, the use of wood frames and profiles
better match the original designs. If the use of these materials are not available or are
impractical, other finishes and metals may be considered if they replicate in profile, style and
colors the intent of the original design.
DOORS _
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Appropriate
Doorl
lIIe From IN'
Hist0rlcaiiy. the scorefront entry was more than lust
a door. Its des. and appeannce refIec;ted Its com-
mercJallJnPonance. Tall and stately In proportion.
and built of wood wfch a Iarp ctus panel. the end!-
donaIlCQe eft ont door IooIcecI substantial yet InvIt-
1"1 to the customer.
Orlglnalscorefront <<loon alone Main Street have
become scarce. They have been replaced by the san-
dard aluminum and c1us commerdaI doors. or by
<<loon more appropriate to resIdendaI bulld1np.AI-
thoueh modern aluminum
doon lack historic character. .
this type of door cannot always
be considered Inappropriate. Its
simple appeannce makes It un-
obtrUSive. HoweYer, If you want
to enhance the penonallty of .
your store. you should consider
other options.
I. Your front door should be compatible wtth the
rest of your storefront. It should be sI&nIfIcant but
not oucspobn.
2. If ~ storefront retains Its orlp1aI character; a
traditi0nai wood door wtth a cIus panel (u tall u
possible) will reinforce the bull~....
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Baekground. Painting can be one of the most dramatic and inexpensive improvements
to a building. Three colors are normally sufficient to highlight any facade.
1. The use of one color on every surface should be avoided.
2. Two colors, base and accent, on some buildings may be sufficient.
3. Three colors (tri-color scheme), provides better visual appeal.
In general, select light, cool colors for the main body of the building. White, off-white
and pastels are appropriate. Light colors reflect the heat and are the traditional colors most
frequently used in Florida.
If trim is desired to be highlighted, use a light pastel accent color. Dark or overtly
contrasting colors should be used very selectively. In general, the trim may also be painted
using a slightly lighter or darker color tone of the main color.
In some situations, normally on smaller, or residential and "Victorian" style buildings,
darker base colors and accent trim colors may be considered for approval.
Bright colors may be used on awnings, as an accent to the light, cool colors of the
building itself. However, garish "electric" or "day-glo" colors should be avoided.
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Minor Trim
Window sash, doors, storefront frames, small details on cornices, window hoods and bulkheads.
Major Trim
Cornice, window caps, window frames, storefront cornices, storefront columns and bulkheads.
Base Color
Wall surfaces and storefront piers.
ORIGINAL FACADES
A .... If .......
Compare these drawlnp. Nodce how the
remodeling of old facades has destroyed their
continuity. They are no longer visually ded to-
gether because tIlelr rhythms and proportions
have been altered. Each facade Is now unre-
lated to the next, and the character of the build-
Ing group suffen. .
REMODB.ED FACADES
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SIGNS
Commercial signs are a necessary part of the downtown district. However, a balance
must be strock between the need to identify and call attention to individual businesses and the
need for a positive identity and quality image of the entire downtown. Signs should not detract
from the Downtown appearance, they should enhance it. Excessive competition for visibility
from a car has too often resulted in a shopping environment characterized by visual clutter with
oversized, poorly placed and badly designed signs.
Sign Types
Recommended.
The types of signs used should be compatible with the building and storefront as well as
fit the overall character of the Downtown area. Flat wall signs, mall projecting signs, window
signs, permanent banners, and awning signs all are appropriate types of signs for Downtown
use. Sign bands above the storefront are another natural location for identifying businesses and
can be found on many older buildings.
Graphics on signs shall be legible and concise. Avoid complex and visually 'busy' signs.
The use of 'logos', corporate or business symbols and identification letters may better
identify the use of a building than complex signage.
Not Recommended.
Freestanding ground signs, roof signs, large projecting signs, internally illuminated
plastic signs, standardized trademark signs (such as national soft drink signs that do not represent
the primary business name), and flashing illuminated signs are generally inappropriate.
Sign Location
Recommended.
Sign placement should be based upon visibility and compatibility with the building and
storefront. Signs should be located logically in relation to the building, not obscuring openings
or building details.
Not Recommended.
Avoid signs which to not fit the building properly, or are placed too high. Signs should
not be placed above the sill of second story windows or 15 feet above the sidewalk line.
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Number of Signs
Recommended.
. Dedde how much,au
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It II imporant
CD"""
IMIIIp IlrnpIe
and CD .. point.
R.membIr. J'lM'
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complex alWlran-
mane lied wIdl
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. look . .. color of J'OUI' .
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ct.. we- ...... CIOIon for J'OUI' .......
You wIIl11U11y .... ... ,.... f,au ope for
. ..... color ~ ....... of ..... colan.
AWIIcl prtIh. o.,.GIo coIora.
. QuaIky of wartaIWlIhIp and CIllnICI'UCIlon is
.. . .. alIIIidendon.A ........ waI-made ......
speaks more hl&hIY of JOUl'
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The number of signs used should be limited to encourage clarity and compatibility with
the building and storefront and discourage visual clutter. Bach building should have no more
than three signs with no more than two different types of signs.
Not Recommended.
Avoid an excessive number and too many varieties of signs, including temporary signs
in display windows.
SIGIS
Sign Types
Sign Location
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........ of prftlous -'-
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aIIty of J'OUI' buIir-. and UIUIIIy appear . acIlkIns
CD JOUf' ao..~1& ........The lips JOU display
1IwuIcI..... J'lM' petIOIIGI buIineu IMIIIfL
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COlMpI an .... .... aCD......... Your ~'s
IIlPIUWlCIa II more IUbde .... . ward.1)'IIIbol. or
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A WNlNGs'AND CANOPIES
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#I Awnings can add to or detract from the character of Downtown depending on the care
and attention given to their design and use. They can highlight a building and cover
unattractively remodeled transom areas above the storefront. Awnings also provide weather
protection for pedestrians and energy conservation for the building. Within the larger
framework of the street they can provide visual continuity for an entire block front. The goal
is to insure that signs and awnings not only enhance the buildings and storefronts of which they
are a part, but also contribute to the overall image of Downtown.
Awning Types and Locations
Recommended.
Awning types, materials, and placement should be carefully coordin~tM and should be
compatible with the characteristics of the building and other existing conditions along the street.
Standard slanted fabric awnings, whether fixed or retractable, are appropriate for most buildings.
Other shapes, such as boxed or curved awnings, and canopies and marquees may be used if
appropriate. Awnings should be placed within or above storefront openings.
Not Recommended.
Avoid using metal or overly ornate awnings and awnings that are not compatible with the
building and storefront. Size, type and placement of awnings should not interfere with existing
signs, distinctive architectural elements of the building, trees, or elements along the street.
Appropriate Simple c.wu AwnInl'
Inappropriate Metal AwNn,. and
jalouSIe Windows
Awning Colors
Recommended.
Awning colors shall be coordinated and compatible with the building and the character
of surrounding buildings. The colors should be part of an overall color scheme; and solid
colors, wide stripes, and narrow stripes are appropriate choices.
Not Recommended.
Avoid using overly bright or 'fluorescent' awning colors and complex patterns that are
not carefully coordinated with the building and storefront.
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Signs on Awnings
Recommended.
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The front panel of an awning may be used as a sign where appropriate. Letters may be
sewn on or silk screened on to the front drop (valance) of an awning when it is a part of an
overall and coordinated scheme.
Not Recommended.
Avoid hand painted or individually made fabric letters that are not professionally applied
to the awning.
. As a visual element, an awnlnJ or canopy can add
charac:ter and Interest to your storefront. You should
think about how Ie wID appear In relation to the scale
of your buIldIng. How willie affect exisd"l architec-
curaJ feacureslWUI Ie overpower die propordons 01
your windows and facadel Look at neIJhbor'n,puIld-
Inp and Ima&\M what ImpIa the addition of an "".
mOl or canopy wII have on die character 01 the
streeucape.
. Awninp can be
construc:ted from a
variety of materi-
als. Canvas Is tra-
ditionally popular.
It Is flexIble, but
must be weath.....
treated before In-
mIlation.Althou&h
inItial Installation
cosu are lower
than for ocher "".
nlng materials. can-
vas may require _
,reater mainte-
nance.
. A vinyl awnln& can be very handsome, If desJ&ned
with consideration for the rest of die building. Vinyl
Is flexible and pnerally requires less maintenance
than canvas. On the other hand. vinyl Is often very
shiny and thus InappropIIat.e for many Itu. J. oms.
. Awnings and canopies have Ion& been used to dis-
play the names of businesses.
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choose to
Include. sJ&n
on your
awning or
canopy,
Iceep
the
messace
simple and
direct. Sips
are best located on the
mums (sides) and valances (flaps) 01
rtNnlnp and should be attIChed to die facia 01
canopies.
. HaIce sure the material you choose Is guaran-
teed to be wadtel' resIscant. Most awnl.. fIbrIc: Is
chemically treated to retard deterioradon by rain
or snow. WIth the exception of aluminum, most 01
. the woods and mecals useclln canopies should be
painted to resist weathering. Sun bIeachI.. Is an-
other problem to consIder,pardcularty when choos-
'"' a color for the awnInI- .
. Awnlnp or canopies are not appropriate s0-
lutions for every itOI efJ ant cIesJ&n. ~ when
well-clesJ&ned and property placecl.they can awe you
money,spruce up your ituo.r. ont,and aeate a pleas-
.II1t sidewalk space for shoppers.
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OFF-STREET FACADES
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Backs of Buildings and Exposed Sides
Background.
Service alleys are important for deliveries, off street access, utility services and other city
functions. The existence of alleys and occasional vacant property combine to make many
building backs, some sides and rear entrances visible. Some buildings are accessed from alleys.
Guidelines
Rear facades should be clean and well maintained.
A small sign at the rear door should identify the store or building usage.
An awning may be added for visual identification and convenience.
Refuse containers should be hidden with a fence or simple enclosure.
REAR EllRAICES
Spaces behIncl buIIdInp..... hquIndJ ~
PwopN c.nd 10 IVOld them ,,--they - UIUIIr
unIl8rnpc IIllI __.aM. Too obn, II-. ....
'- be.! COIIIIcIerM IU'lcIIy .... .... whIre
delIwrles .... . or prilIp plcbd ...
~.1IICInI1IICI1IICInI ........ __ In ~
don&I bus"- dIsaiccs .... ..... ~ .....
buIIcIinp. In the mIcIdIe 01 the block. 11le .... 01
the bulIcIqs .... --.1nlD WIIlCI open ..
VI.,.,,., MaC,
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ThIs suaau twO chlnp:
. 11le appearance 0I1he back aNa II ImpoI'ant
10 Ihe CCIlM*'CiII dIsuta.
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__ br aIIowIna cIIrect II1Cry from Ihe ........
lac Into -. c:unan-a don't need 10 ..
uaund the block 10 nadI. shop,
. pou don't '-1I'I1IU'IaM rill' __ 10
pour bus"- but.... ~ ~...-
IIlIIltI, ....Ibout II-. --
I. Would IddIdonaI WIIc-chrou&h cratIIc help or
hinder pour bullneurY't1lMd . rill' __ be 11'I
acIcIed ~ 10 pour
CIII1OlMI'Il
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pour I10N IIlI1U'1aM rill' emnncel How would
pouhancllelheclrculadon,dbplays.lIICI~
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3. Akhouah Ihe twO _ 1imlIIr.1he ,.,. --
IhouId not compete with the
lCOmront In Importance. In
IIlOIt cues. the rill' emnnce
IhouIcI occupy . r*MIr ....
pert 01 the beck fIcade II'ICI g.
hlbIt IIICInI 01 . ucIIlIrlIn cIlII-
_. SdII. It should be main-
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wnIeIa 01 the cIarlcL I II
NM I!I'f1lWtCI
4. Lh Ihe aorefronc.lhe ""1I1Cry reqWes ...
tIIIcadon.lt IhouIcI be ~ II'ICI
aaractM. A ..... ....... In the
beck door II _ WIY 10 open
pour I10N 10 ~ QII1Omo
en.A __ .... on or _Ihe
door II IIIIClIher WIY 10 IdenlIr
pour buIIneu. .. ... 10 ",It
IlllIL II'ICI don't cIua.- the _
wIdt 100 llIII'If ..... An _.
1M meraI ... CIII prowtde ...
an, and add 10 Ihe ... ..
peal 01. rear encry.
If ,our ~ ... rill' wtncIowa on Ihe JI'OlI"CI
Iaor. 1M them for dIspIara; !hey wlI
also aana people 10 JOlIl' door.
An --. or __ CIIllIp1 an be I
.........t acIdltlon and . come-
nIence 10 shoppen durinc in-
dement _1her.1f there II
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I'l'OHI'
enOUlh Iun.
pIancer boIaaI ml&flt aho be
added. but rrit If ~ acund 10 them propIl\'.
LIGHTING
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In general, lighting on buildings is low in intensity and is used for accenting features,
detailing, ornamentation, and entrances. The other main putpOses of building and site lighting
are for building identification, displays, signage and security. Lighting is an important element
in building design. Night appearance of a building needs to be carefully considered.
Guidelines.
Use lighting efficiently and sparingly to highlight display windows, entrances, signs and
architectural detail.
Extemallight sources should be shielded (indirect) and should produce colors which are
as close to daylight colors as possible. Consider lighting that matches the display windows.
Avoid high intensity floodlights or light sources directed at the viewer. Neon is often
inappropriate or overused, but may be used in moderation to accentuate architectural details.
Building storefronts should be lit internally at night for both appearance and security.
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GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION - INFILL LOCATIONS
1. Height.
New infi1l buildings located in block faces with existing buildings should strive for a
range between 70% and 130% of the average height of stroctures in the block face to which the
building is oriented. Buildings in excess of 130% of the prevailing height should be stepped
back so the additional height is not visible from the street to which the buildings are oriented.
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BuIIdInp In traditi0nai commerdaI cIstrIctI ...... ·
sImIar helcht.1nftI canstrUCdon Ihoutd respect chis. .
A new facade that Is too hIah or low an InWTupt
this CIOIlllst8lat quaIIqt.
Set blclt uppet floon thll we
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2. Building detlJiling.
New buildings should contain facade treatments which are varied through the use of
changes in facade plane, scaling, location of windows, doors and other openings, or other
architectural treatments which modulate the building's appearance. In particular, new buildings
should reinforce horizontal lines established in the surrounding block face. If surrounding
stIUctures do not offer consIStent horizontal elements, the new strocture should contain design
elements intended to seNe as a "transition" between disparate horizontal elements. Horizontal
elements should also distinguish between upper and lower floors of a building in order to
demarcate "public" and "private" space.
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The composition of the Infill facade (that Is. the 01"-
pnlzation of Its pans) should be similar to that of
surrounding facades.
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III III III III IIIIIII
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The size and proportion of window and door open-
Ings should be similar to those on surrounding fa-
cades. The same applies to the ratio of window area
to solid wall for the facade as a whole.
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An infill facade should be composed of materials
that complement adjacent facades. The new build-
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3. Rhythm.
Rhythm is regular or symmetric repetition of building lines, shapes, forms, color,
openings, which relate to overall building proportion and pattern. It also refers to a building's
balance, visual interest and scale in the context of the block face in which it is located.
New construction should replicate the rhythm throughout the block in which the building
is to be oriented in terms of spacing, facade details, scale, setback, and other appropriate
features. Building materials should be selected to provide a sense of rhythm and human scale;
to generate a pedestrian oriented environment.
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Rhythms that carry Ihf'OUlhout the block (such u
window spadna) should be Incorpora_ Into the
new facade.
ODD ODD ODD ODD
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4. Setbae1cs.
New infill commercial buildings should have a setback relationship to the street consistent
with neighboring buildings and the block face to which the new building is oriented. Generally,
the building line should be maintained at the sidewalk edge to promote both pedestrian interest
and access.
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The new facade's reladonshlp to the street (called
the "setback; should be consistent with that of Ia
neighboring bulldlnp.
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The fonn of the roof and bundll1l cornice should
be similar to those on adjacent SU'Uctures. On MaIn
Sueec. this usually means a .t roof hidden behind
a cornice.
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5. RooJ Jomas.
Flat roofs shall be surrounded by a parapet of distinctive architectural style. Pitched
roofs may be allowed under certain circumstances, if appropriate within the context of the
streetscape in which the stIUcture is to be located.
6. Faaule orientation.
The orientation of all new stIUctures shall follow the dominant orientation of structures
along the block face on which the new building is located. For stIUctures on comers or double
frontage lots, multiple facade emphasis shall be given. All new constIUction projects should give
careful consideration to all exposed building facades.
Not Recommended
7. LoClltion oj off-street parldng.
COMMERCIAL BURnING ORlENfATION
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nDn1tOPanft. TB CIMIIIICDI. IftlIlCIIIU IS LOCa.ftll TO ftI: UCIt ",
ftI: SIn TO 1.CCClIIIlll>-"'PE t&lllDG. ftIS IS _-IIlVITDIG TO TB
t&llUTIUAII MIl IlITDIllaUU !a IftIZT -
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TIlE STNZT CllEATDIG A STIlllIIG rIIlUTRiAII ClI\IDITAT:ClIl, tAlllUJlG IlAI IE
LOCa.ftll TO T1IE sm~ OIl TO TIlE _ OF TIlE BlJIUlI..
All new constIUction shall locate the required off-street parking in the interior side yard
or rear yard of the site. No off-street parking shall be located in the front or comer side yards
of the site where the parking is highly viewable from adjoining street rights-of-way.
Parking garages shall be required to provide pedestrian level shops and office spaces not
less than 50 % of the street level facade of the garage structure in order to promote street level
vitality and pedestrian interest. Visual screening or landscape screening shall be incorporated
in the remaining facade areas other than ingress and egress points to screen vehicles from view.
See also parking garage design criteria and requirements contained in Chapter 41, Code of
Ordinances, Division 14. Parking Garages.
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The street level of new construction should be designed and oriented to provide for access
by pedestrians and to provide continuity of visual interest in the context of the block face. At
least SO% of the street level facade of a new building should be transparent (i.e. , glassed doors
or windows). Street level facades may not have blank walls which provide very limited visual
interest. Also, opaque, dark-tinted or mirrored glass shall not be used at street level. See also
windows and fenestration.
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APPROPRIATE: NEW STRUCTURE UTILIZES THE CONTEXTUAL SETBACK AND
HEIGHT OF THE ADJACENT STRUCTURES AS WELL AS SIMILAR DESIGN
DETAILING AND ORNAMENTATION.
9. Additions.
Additions to existing structures should reflect the style, scale, proportion, articulation,
materials and other key features utilized in the existing structure.
Inappropriate: The addition ignores the
style, scale, proportion, and fenestration of
the existing building.
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simplified form of style and fenestration, as
well as being a sympathetic scale to the
existing building.
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Cluuacter-dejining structures.
Downtown Clearwater does not have a dominant architectural theme or style.
Consequently, the design guidelines for Downtown Clearwater should recognize and reflect the
possibility of structures which are not necessarily consistent with existing buildings, but which
establish a new or revised "character" for Downtown. Examples of character-defining buildings
which have been constnlcted include the SunBank building, the Clearwater Towers buildings,
the Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, the East Avenue Post Office, and the Fort Harrison
Hotel. The intent of this section of the design guidelines is to recognize that new, character-
derIDing stroctures may be considered and approved for design compatibility despite the
strocture's apparent "incompatibility" with surrounding development. This is intended to be
applied to those stroctures which may change the character of the surrounding area in a manner
genernlly consistent with the design guidelines.
Building Ctztegories.
In general, new buildings fall into one of two categories. Those that integrate and blend
into the surrounding environment and those that counterpoint and become distinctive, stand-alone
expressions of design. Each approach has valid solutions to offer and the City encourages the
exploration of both.
Building designs that blend with other similar styles should emphasize harmony,
continuity, compatible materials and ornamentation.
The buildings that are proposed to be new exprerl1ions of design should still reflect on
the City's past history and values as well as visions for the future. Modem technology buildings
should still incorporate certain design elements, building features and some characteristic
building materials that have been utilized in Clearwater's Urban Center District.
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LANDSCAPE AND STREETS CAPE GUIDELINES
LANDSCAPING FOR MINIMUM WT LINE BUILDINGS
Most building facades in the downtown district are set on, or only a few feet back from
the public right-of-way. As a result, the space available for landscape improvements is limited.
Space limitations should not discourage owners and tenants from improving their building
environment with plants and foliage. The advantages far out-weigh the challenges imposed by
the limitations. Plants add a human element and soften structural components of a building
through color, texture, sight, and smell.
Space limitations for both new buildings and buildings being remodeled can be enhanced
by recessing entries or offsetting facades in imaginative ways that comply with the architectural
guidelines.
Also, public right-of-way landscaping, where pennitted, that accentuates the building
features, and adds to the pedestrian and human scale is encouraged. It should carry out the
overall theme of the street and surrounding areas into a unified design. The application of
accepted principles of landscape architecture are encouraged.
PLANTERS
1. Inground - On Grade Plimters.
On grade planters require removal of paving materials, addition of soil amendments, and
installation or irrigation. Ins~tion of a concrete curb is necessary to keep soil and mulch in
the planter.
2. Inground - Related PlDnters.
Raised planters do not require complete excavation of paving materials but some method
of drainage is required. Planters in general should be 18 to 24 inches high along the building
facade and constructed in a style and of materials which complement the architectural style of
the building. Acceptable materials are concrete blocks with stucco fInish, brick, and wood.
3. Portable P1o.nters.
Movable planters shall be "Mediterranean" style or heavy duty pre-cast concrete or
traditional, decorative metal designs because clay and fiberglass planters tend to crack. The
colors of the planters should be either neutral in color or be present in the surrounding
architecture. All pre-cast planters should be connected to an automatic, timed irrigation system.
The City of Clearwater has adopted certain styles to promote and maintain streetscape continuity.
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The choice of plant materials is varied and depends on the amount of sun or shade
available and personal preference. Plants should be drought tolerant and non-toxic. They should
not have thorns or shatp points and should not be overly aggressive in tenns of growth habit.
Xeri-scaping design proposals are also encouraged.
The kinds of plants and planters chosen must complement the architecture of the building.
Utilize the materials, colors, tones and textures of the building when choosing planters.
The location of plants and planters should be carefully planned. They should not hide
windows or special architectural elements, nor should they crowd entrances or pedestrian traffic.
Do not create hazards to pedestrians or restrict visibility of motor vehicles.
Maintenance of plants and planters is required. Planters should be cleaned and painted
as required. Damaged planters should be repaired or replaced. Plants should be well watered,
fertilized, pruned, and sprayed for pests.
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STREETS CAPE DESIGN
Street Comers. Whenever feasible, the development of pedestrian spaces at street
corners is encouraged. Where possible, the use of a curb 'neck-out' which creates larger
pedestrian areas that incorporate benches, speciaH7ed pavers, lighted bollards and trash
receptacles are recommended. Landscaping, including shade trees, should be used to provide
separation between people and vehicles.
Mid-Block. Large developments have the opportunity to incorporate landscaping, special
paving materials and other pedestrian accents at their mid-block. These needn't be as extensive
unless they are to serve as an official pedestrian crossing area.
Entrances. An integral part of the streetscape program is to encourage the introduction
of streetscape elements such as brick and block pavers, planters and landscape materials into the
entryways of buildings and by using building facade materials in the construction of streetscape
improvements.
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Open Spaces. Designers of site improvement areas are encouraged to explore
opportunities to incorporate usable open space within the project (development) area. A variety
of both active and passive spaces such as courtyards and plazas are desirable. These may be
either part of the general, visual pedestrian movement areas or also private, people oriented,
quiet spaces. When designing these spaces careful consideration should be given to site
conditions such as sun, wind, rain and the effect of adjacent buildings, where applicable.
Attention should also be given to opportunities afforded by building roof-tops. Open
spaces located on roof gardens for employees and building users may provide a unique
atmosphere and desirable views of Clearwater Harbor, Clearwater beach areas and other scenic
views.
Artwork. Sculptures, murals, banners, water features and other artwork. are encouraged
to be integrated within the streetscape design to provide focal points, aesthetic interest and
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STREET FURNISHINGS at EQUIPMENT
Street furnishings are a very important element to a successful streetscape environment.
Furnishings need to be attractive, pedestrian-friendly, durable and in character (in harmony) with
the overall theme of the Urban Center District.
The incorporation of benches, trash receptacles, planters, telephone kiosks, bollards,
bicycle racks and other street furnishings are encouraged. However, the use of these equipment
items must be carefully planned so not to congest space limitations, be coordinated to harmonize
with other City street furnishings and be maintained on a continuing basis so that they do not
become deteriorated. All street furnishings must be pennanently anchored.
Bencl1es. The preferred style of benches are traditional metal with full backs and either
durable wood or metal slats. It is recommended that benches have both end and intermediate
(mid-point) armrests.
Seating WaDs. The construction of seating walls through-out the district are encouraged.
These features increase seating and landscape opportunities and also provide for incorporating
building elements and materials such as brick, pre-cast concrete, ceramic tile and other finishes
into the streetscape.
Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles should blend with other street furnishings, be
constrocted of metal with traditional exterior design, equipped with a removable trash liner
(container) and be sufficient in size not to require constant servicing. The design should be
compatible with those in Coachman Parle and other Urban Center District locations.
Metal Planters. Matching metal planters that blend with trash receptacles may be used
to add flowers and foliage to the streetscape if space limitations won't permit built-in planters.
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Bollards. The use of lighted bo1lards, at approved locations, add a distinctive, pedestrian
oriented feature to site developments. They also provide pedestrian protection, street definition
and attractive night lighting. Metal or pre-cast concrete finishes are the most durable.
Bicycle Racks. The use of bicycle racks in larger scale developments is encouraged.
They must be well consttucted and permanently anchored, blend with other street furnishings
and located so not to create a pedestrian hazard.
Newspaper & Other Sidewalk Enclosures. All new sidewalk enclosures and newspaper
dispensing machines shall be consistent with other development materials. Publication names
may be applied; however, no extraneous advertising will be permitted. All enclosures and
dispensing machines must be located as not to impede pedestrian traffic and must be permanently
anchored to the ground. Chains and other strapping devices will not be permitted. Additionally,
any street comer must be limited to three enclosures.
Urban Center District Plaques. It is the intent of the Downtown Partnership to utilize
cast bronze plaques to identify, and symbolize the redevelopment efforts of the District. These
plaques will be installed at strategic locations in sidewalks and on approved building facades to
help promote overall District continuity.
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PROJECT EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Applications med for review by the City of Clearwater Design Review Board will
undergo a project evaluation analysis as part of the overall review process. The purpose of the
analysis will be to help detennine the overall consistency of each application with respect to the
City's adopted Design Guidelines.
A range of points has been established for numerous elements of the guidelines. These
sets of points give an indication of the relative value of the elements and their importance to the
overall guidelines. There is no mandated or required minimum point total. The analysis is an
indication of how each application compares to the overall intent of the Design Guidelines.
The total maximum point count for New Building and Development Proposals is 300
points. The total maximum point count for In-fill Construction, Building Additions and Facade
Alterations is 200 points. The total maximum point count for Signs and Signage is 100 points.
The Central Pennitting Department, Design Review Section, will perfonn an evaluation
on submitted fmal applications for City design review. This will be part of the staff review and
report to the Board. All reviews and evaluations are intended for Board infonnation and
assistance and may be modified or revised by the Board as part of the applicant presentation
process conducted during the Design Review Board meetings.
Board approvals or denials will be based on confonnity with the Design Guidelines and not by a numerical score. See the breakdowns of the evaluation analysis for each of the three
categories on the following pages.
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_ mSTORY OF PROJECT SITE .................................. 25
Perform Historical Analysis of Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Incorporate Historically Significant mements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
-SITE DBV'EInP~ ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Thorough Site/Project Analysis ....................... 10
Preservation of Important Site mements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Incorporation of Open Spaces ........................ 10
Pedestrian Related/Oriented Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Continuity with Existing City mements .................. 10
Introduction of New Site Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
-LANDSCAPE AND STREBTSCAPE DPSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Tree Preservation and Planting ....................... 15
Landscape Plan & Materials ......................... 15
Streetscape Design & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Streetscape FurnishingslBquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
_ PARKING AND PROPERTY ACCPSS ............................. 20
Site Access & Identification/Safety .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of Parking Areas .......................... 10
Any Proposed Shared Parking Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
_BurnuDINGORrnNTAnON ....................................20
Relationship to Site & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Relationship to Neighboring Developments ................ 10
-BurnuDING(S) DPSIGN BLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100
Massing, Scale & Proportion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Relationship to Nearby Buildings ...................... 10
Open Spaces & Fenestration ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Building Materials & Finishes ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Character Defining Structures ........................ 15
Colors ...................................... 15
Lighting, General, Accent & Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Signage & Building Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
-OVERALL DESIGN COMMUNITY IMPACT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Q
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Perform Historical Analysis of Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Retain or Restore Historically Significant mements ........... 15
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Preservation of Site Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Incorporation of Open Spaces ......................... 5
Pedestrian Related/Oriented mements ................... 10
eLANDSCAPE AND STREBTSCAPE DPSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tree Preservation & Planting ......................... 5
Landscape Plan & Materials ......................... 10
Streetscape Design & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Streetscape Furnishings/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ePROPERTY ACCPSS AND PARKING ............................. 15
Site Access & Identification .......................... 5
Improvements to Existing Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ePROJECTIBUllDING DPSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100
Massing, Scale & Rhythm .......................... 10
Adjacent Buildings Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Removal of Inconsistent Existing Elements ................ 10
Storefronts, Doors & Windows Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Colors & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lighting, General & Accent ......................... 10
Signage & Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Awnings & Canopies ............................. 10
Off-Street Facades ............................... 10
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-mSTORY OF PROJECT SITE .................................. 10
Investigate Past History of Proposed Site .................. 5
Incorporate Historically Significant Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
-SIGNAGE COORDINATION ................................... 20
Removal of Inconsistent & Non-Conforming Signs ........... 10
Coordination of All Project/Site Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
-SIGNAGE DESIGN ......................................... 50
Proper Size, Proportion & Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Continuity with Building's Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Simplicity, Clarity & Concise Message .................. 10
Lighting Methods & Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Colors & General Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
-SIGNAGE LOCATION ....................................... 15
Sign Placement on Building & Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Restrict Quantity of Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Good Building Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
-OVERALL DESIGN COMMUNITY IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING - AGENDA
Tuesday, DATE -, 1996
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The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
Please advise us at least 72 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations.
CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF AllEGIANCE, ANY INTRODUCTIONS
A. MINUTES or PREVIOUS MEmNGS - DATE-
FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING PLANS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING ADDITIONS, FACADE
ALTERATIONS, SIGN PLANS AND SIGNAGE, THE BOARD FOllOWS THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED
BaOW.
1 . The Chairperson reads the title of the submitted application as It is presented.
2. The staff report and pertinent background Information are presented concerning the application.
3. Staff presents any supporting or opposing written documents/correspondence.
4. The applicant or his representative makes their presentation to the Board.-
6. Public Input - in support or opposition, Is presented.
6. The applicant has an opportunity for final summary or comment.
7. Discussion by the Board.
8. The Board makes a decision.
-Please file a written request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting If you wish to request more than 10
minutes to make your presentation.
B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION, DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS:
C. REQUESTS FOR REHEARING AND REVISED PROPOSALS:
D. NEW PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN REVIEW:
E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS
F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS
G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
H. ADJOURNMENT
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DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
The Clearwater Design Guidelines are an illustrated version of the Clearwater Land
Development Code, Section for Design Review (Code of Ordinances, Section 36.038). These
guidelines provide text and illustrations depicting examples of the key design review criteria
contained in the ordinance and some examples of appropriate and inappropriate designs,
alterations, building additions, and streetscape improvements. The primary objective of the
Design Review ordinance is to ensure that new development, building additions, facade
alterations, rehabilitations and signage are compatible with the neighborhood thereby reinforcing
and upgrading the quality of the area and preserving property values.
DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
The design review process is intended to be applicant friendly, solution oriented and expedient.
Most staff reviews will normally take seven to ten days. Larger scale projects may take up to
forty-five days to allow coordination with other City design review procedures. Design review
applications are to be submitted to the Central Permitting Department's Design Review Section.
Pre-application meetings with the staff are strongly recommended prior to submitting a final
application. Once a completed application is received, the staff will review the project for
compliance with the review criteria and prepare a staff report for the Design Review Board. It
is recommended that applications be submitted prior to the time the project is submitted for
building permit review. No building or signage permits, in the designated districts, will be
issued until a proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Board.
The flow chart depicted on page 38 outlines the steps in the design review process.
Only the property owner (applicant) or the owner's designated representative may flle an appeal.
The applicant must submit a written request for an appeal within 10 calendar days of the Design
Review Board decision. The appeal is to the City Commission which then will conduct a public
hearing. See under" Appeals."
DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES
Basic design review procedures are as follows:
1. Design review hearings will be conducted by the Design Review Board.
2. Developments that are inconsistent with the ordinance and the design review
criteria identified in these guidelines will be denied.
3. The Central Permitting Director or his designee will collect any fees, review
meeting dates and times, review submittal requirements, and prepare as
appropriate illustrations and! or a design manual to facilitate understanding of the
intent of the design guidelines.
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4. Approval:
a). Design review approval is valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the
date of approval. The Design Review Board may grant up to a one (1) year
extension, provided the project meets the design guidelines current at that
time.
5. Modifications:
a). Any request for modification to a design review application previously
approved by the City shall be subject to fees, review and approval in the
same manner as a new application.
SUBMI'ITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN REVIEW
All submitted applications must include ten (10) complete sets of all drawings and photographs
for review and evaluation. Artist's renderings may also be utilized and are encouraged for large
projects and new development proposals.
1. For new developments and buildin~ additions:
a). A scaled site plan or survey of the project site showing building layouts and
orientation. Also provide a landscape plan with paved areas, walks, parking, any
buffer walls, streetscape improvements and other pertinent information. The site
plan shall also show the properties on both sides of the project with the location
of all the buildings on those adjacent properties. Photographs of the adjoining
buildings/properties are recommended to be submitted.
b). Scaled elevations depicting architectural details, building materials, and colors of
all building facades that may be seen (exposed). For building additions also
include color photograph of the principal building or buildings.
2. For buildin~ rehabilitations. walls and fences. awnin~s and canQPies:
Scaled elevations depicting architectural details, building materials, and colors of
the building facades that face streets, alleys and courtyards with a detailed written
description of the proposed work.
3. For building signage and identification. freestaIlding sips and banners:
a). Scaled elevations and/or photographs depicting architectural and signage details,
materials, colors, sizes and dimensions, location and quantity of signs and/or
identification letters, symbols and banners.
b). Provide visual and written material indicating in detail the type and method of
lighting or illumination.
c). A written statement regarding the intent of the installation of the signage or
identification; indicate whether it is permanent, temporary, seasonal or other use.
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APPEALS
The appeal process shall be as outlined in Section 36.065, Code of Ordinances:
I. The City Manager or their designee shall withhold issuance of any building or
signage permits until the appeal is resolved.
2. Appeal of the Design Review Board decision is to the City Commission. An
appeal must be flIed by the property owner (applicant) or the owner's designated
representative in writing to the City Clerk within ten (10) calendar days of the
decision date along with the appropriate fee as determined by the City Clerk.
The appeal shall outline the basis of the appeal and shall provide justification for
the proposed relief. The City Commission shall set a date and conduct a public
hearing as set forth in Section 36.065.
For further information and assistance, please contact the Design Review Section of the Central
Permitting Department located on the second floor of the City Municipal Services Building.
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CLEARWATER
DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
SUBMIT APPLICATION
CENTRAL PERMITTING DEPARTMENT
PRELIMINARY STAFF REVIEW 10 DAYS
APPLICANT MEETINGUF REQUESTED)
PROJECT PRESENTATION 15 DAYS
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