04/29/2024 Brownfields Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 29, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 29, 2024
10:00 AM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Brownfields Advisory Board
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Roll Call
Present 6 - Board Member Katrina George, Board Member Mark Parry, Board
Member Thomas Hinson Jr., Board Member Philip Kirkpatrick,
Board Member Jarvis Sheeler, and Board Member Mahalee
Marshall
Absent 2 - Board Member Janelle Branch, and Board Member Lori Carter
Also Present - Joe DeCicco — Senior Environmental Specialist and Rosemarie Call
— City Clerk
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Board Member Mark Parry
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the February 17, 2023 Brownfields Advisory Board Meeting
Board Member Kirkpatrick moved to Approve the minutes of the
February 17, 2023 Brownfields Advisory board meeting. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda — None.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Report of Funds / Grants Awarded
Environmental Specialist Joe DeCicco reviewed the status of several
grants issued by the City. He said 900 Palmetto Street and the Mod
Wash on Belcher Road were completed. The City has drawn down
$155,000 of the $300,000 grant funds awarded to the City.
It was requested that staff provide information on the grant program and
funded projects.
4.2 Report of Received or Pending Applications for Environmental Grants
Mr. DeCicco said staff has received the following two applications:
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1) The former Paone property on S. Ft. Harrison Avenue. The 0.5-acre site is
composed of three different buildings and was operated as a pest control
business in the 60s and 70s. There is soil and groundwork contamination
due to the mishandling of pesticides. The applicant is seeking a $60,000
grant to complete the supplemental assessment, cleanup planning, and
remediation. Stantec is the consultant. Staff anticipates the property will be
redeveloped for a mixed-use residential project. The site is under new
ownership.
Mr. DeCicco requested the Board approve that staff move forward with
the application review process for appropriateness.
Board Member Branch moved to approve staff continue to review
the application for appropriateness. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
2) The HEP site located on North Betty Lane. The vacant lot is
approximately 2.15 acres and was previously used as an auto salvage
yard and auto repair facility, which led to soil contamination. The
Applicant is seeking $95,000 to complete the supplement assessment,
clean up planning, and remediation. PACSCON is the consultant for the
project. The Applicant intends to build 32 to 38 affordable housing
apartments for low-income working-class families and Veterans with
minor children.
Discussion ensued with a concern expressed with the overabundance of
low-income properties located in one area, which negatively impacts
property values in the area.
In response to comments, Mr. DeCicco said that DEP has established
site standards for commercial, commercial-industrial vs residential
properties. He said he is requesting the Board approve that staff
continue with reviewing the application.
Board Member Hanson moved to approve staff continue to review
the application for appropriateness. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
5. Director's Report
5.1 Brownfield Project Manager's Report
Mr. DeCicco said brownfield development is cyclical to the real
estate market. He said there is still funding available for remediation
projects. Staff anticipates scheduling another meeting in the coming
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Discussion ensued with comments made that members need more than
one month notice regarding upcoming meetings.
5.2 Election of Officers
Board Member Kirkpatrick moved to elect Mark Parry as Chair. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Board Member Branch moved to elect Katrina George as Vice Chair.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Board Members to be Heard — None.
7. Adjourn
Attest:
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City Clerk
City of Clearwater
The meeting adjourned at 10:29 at.mi
Chair
Brownfields Advisory Board
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