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Community Development Board Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1 :00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Development Board
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Roll Call
Present 6 - Board Member Michael Boutzoukas, Board Member Andrew Park,
Board Member Diane Achinelli, Board Member Kurt Hinrichs, Board
Member Andrew Hupp, Board Member Aubrey Haudricourt
and Board Member Michelle Chenault
Also Present— Erica Augello —Attorney for the Board, Matthew Mytych —Assistant
City Attorney, Lauren Matzke — Planning & Development Director, and
Rosemarie Call — City Clerk
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
Unapproved
1. Call to Order— Chair Boutzoukas
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the February 19, 2026 CDB meeting.
Board Member Achinelli moved to approve the minutes of the
February 19, 2026 CDB meeting. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda — None.
4. Consent Agenda: The following cases are not contested by the applicant or city
staff. If no objections are raised by a member of the public, and member(s) of the
Board do not request to remove an item from the Consent Agenda, items will be
approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting.
4.1 FLD2025-12029: Flexible Development approval for an existing 4,776 square foot
commercial dock (10 slips for private use) and marina facility (18 slips for public use),
accessory to existing 60-unit overnight accommodations in the Tourist (T) District and the
South Beach/ Clearwater Pass District of Beach by Design for the property located at
850 Bayway Boulevard. The building does not exceed 80 feet in height and includes 84
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off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for a commercial dock and marina
facility. (Community Development Code Sections 2-803.G, 2-803.K, 3-601.C.2-3 and
Section 3-603) (Level Two Application)
Case: FLD2025-12029 - 850 Bayway Blvd
Owner: Decade Properties Inc.
Applicant: Brian J. Aungst, Jr., Macfarlane, Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625
Court Street, Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: (727) 444-1403
Location: North side of Bayway Boulevard approximately 500 feet east of the
intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Bayway Boulevard. (0.66 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval for an existing 4,776 square foot
commercial dock (10 slips for private use) and marina facility (18 slips for public
use), accessory to existing 60-unit overnight accommodations in the Tourist (T)
District and the South Beach/Clearwater Pass District of Beach by Design for
the property located at 850 Bayway Boulevard. The building does not exceed 80
feet in height and includes 84 off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility
for a commercial dock and marina facility. (Community Development Code
Sections 2-803.G, 2-803.K, 3-601.C.2-3 and Section 3-603)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Point Condo, Clearwater
Beach Association
Assigned Planner: Ava Schmidt; Planner II; email:
Ava.Schmidt@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8028
Board Member Hinrichs moved to approve Case FLD2025-12029 (850
Bayway Blvd) on today's Consent Agenda based on evidence in the
record, including the application(s) and the Staff Report(s), and hereby
adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law stated in the Staff
Report(s), with conditions of approval as listed. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.2 LUP2025-11004: Amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential Urban
(RU) to Residential Medium (RM). (Level Three Application)
Case: LUP2025-11004 - 2446 Nursery Road
Owner: Lantern Senior Care LLC
Applicant: Arend Verweij; 2448 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764; Phone:
(408) 839-1693
Location: North side of Nursery Road approximately 186 feet east of Rosetree
Court. (0.40 acres)
Request: Amend the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential Urban
(RU) to Residential Medium (RM).
Type of Amendment: Small Scale
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board
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Assigned Planner: Adrian Young; Planner I; email:
adrian.young@myclearwater.com; Phone: 727-444-8320
The application, supporting documents, and a complete plan set are
attached to this agenda item. The staff report will be attached by the
close of the business day on the Thursday prior the CDB.
Planner Adrian Young presented a PowerPoint presentation.
In response to questions, Planning Division Manager Marcie Stenmark said
the item before the Board is a land use plan amendment to change the map
of the future land use map. The Applicant may choose to make changes to
the building in the future through the permitting process. Staff is aware that
the Applicant is using the facility as an assisted living facility and wishes to
continue to do so with additional beds.
Applicant Arend Verweij reviewed the request. Lantern Senior Care, LLC
has a license to operate 12 beds, which is above the allowed usage. He
said the facility has been operating for over 30 years and was
grandfathered in. The zoning amendment would allow the facility to
operate up to 18 beds. There are currently 12 residents. He said all
employees, except one, live within the city. He read a letter from Andrea
Morrow supporting the expansion of the facility.
In response to questions, Mr. Verweij said most residents of the facility
have mental health issues ranging from a wide age group (33-79).
One individual expressed concerns with the proposed zoning change that
will allow the facility to expand its bed space and submitted a letter signed
by 16 residents who live in the adjacent neighborhood and oppose the
proposed ordinance. He said the facility is under new ownership and he does
not believe the facility is capable to operate the expansion.
One individual opposed the Applicant's request and raised questions
regarding the management of the facility and shared her observations
and questioned the state of care (i.e., facility cleanliness, patient fell
outside on the grass and did not have a wheelchair, background checks,
etc. ).
One individual expressed concerns with how the increased density would
impact vehicular traffic and the school across the street.
Mr. Verweij said the facility is inspected by the Health Department,
Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Fire Department. The
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facility is typically inspected on a quarterly basis and is in full compliance
with rules and regulations.
In response to questions, Planning and Development Director Lauren
Matzke said the facility is licensed for 12 beds, which is a few more beds
than what they are entitled to under the Residential Urban category, but they
were grandfathered in as an existing nonconforming use. The Applicant
is requesting up to 18 beds with the proposed change.
Discussion ensued with comments made that the Board's role is limited
to whether a recommendation is made to City Council to approve the
ordinance change.
Board Member Chenault moved to recommend approval of Case
LUP2025-11004 (2446 Nursery Road) based on the evidence and
testimony presented in the application, the Staff Report and at today's
hearing, and hereby adopt the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
stated in the Staff Report. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll
call, the vote carried as follows:
Ayes: 6 - Board Member Boutzoukas, Board Member Park, Board Member
Achinelli, Board Member Hinrichs, Board Member Chenault and
Haudricourt
Nays: 2 - Board Member Hupp and Mastruserio
5 Director's Report
5.1 Election of Officers
Board Member Hinrichs moved to elect Michael Boutzoukas as
Chair. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Board Member Park moved to elect Andrew Hupp as Vice Chair. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Board Members to be Heard - None.
7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
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Subject: City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice
Amendments RE: Ordinance No 9864-26 - Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas
Schedule of Public Hearings — Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Interested Citizens to be heard must be at the Clearwater Public Library City Council Room
beginning of the Community Development Board starting at 1:00 pm
Rather than appear to be heard, we the undersigned Vote NO on Amending
Ordinance No 9864-26 by the Community Development Board of City of
'Clearwater under the direction of the Planning and Development Director and
City Clerk for Tuesday March 17, 2026. The Amendment is for certain real
property, The Lantern Senior Care, LLC., located on the north side of Nursery
Road, who post office address is 2446 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764,
from Residential Urban (RU) to Residential Medium (RM).
The following interested citizens names and signatures of homeowners
below Vote NO and Reject Changing the Ordinance No 9864-26 as follows:
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Subject: City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice
Amendments RE: Ordinance No 9864-26 - Land Use Plan and Zoning Atlas
Schedule of Public Hearings — Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Interested Citizens to be heard must be at the Clearwater Public Library City Council Room
beginning of the Community Development Board starting at 1:00 pm
Rather than appear to be heard, we the undersigned Vote NO on Amending
Ordinance No 9864-26 by the Community Development Board of City of
Clearwater under the direction of the Planning and Development Director and
City Clerk for Tuesday March 17, 2026. The Amendment is for certain real
property, The Lantern Senior Care, LLC., located on the north side of Nursery
Road, who post office address is 2446 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764,
from Residential Urban (RU) to Residential .Medium (RM).
The following interested citizens names and signatures of homeowners
below Vote NO and Reject Changing the Ordinance No 9864-26 as follows:
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QUESTIONS TO THE CLEARWATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(NOT READILY AVAILABLE March 17, 2026)
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 9864-26LANTERN SENIOR CARE LLC
WHO AND HOW IS THE LANTERN SENIOR CARE LEGALLY MANAGED?
WHO AND HOW ARE RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR CITY / COUNTY/ STATE?
WHAT IS THE MEANING/PURPOSE OF CHANGE TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM RM?
WHO IS THE OWNER OF 2446 NURSERY RD, CLEARWATER, FL?
WHICH CITY/STATE ENTITY REGULATES SENIOR LIVING/ALF STANDARDS?
WHO PAYS (Approx $4500+) FOR RESIDENTS? Private? Medicaid? Government?
WHERE ARE BACKGROUND CHECKS OF RESIDENTS AVAILABLE?
Deviants? Mental Competence? How manv are Indigent?
ALF STAFF REQUIREMENTS PER STATE OF FLORIDA
DIRECTOR OF FACILITY — Name / License
LICENSED CNA Certified Nurse Assistant / MED TECH — Names/Licenses
WHO CERTIFIES LICENSING/TRAINING OF AIDES?
PHYSICIAN ASSIGNED AND VISITS Daily/ Weekly / On Call?
LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE OF RESIDENTS NEEDS — (FULL TIME/ PART TIME)?
ACTIVITY CALENDAR DAILY/WEEKLY POSTED -WHERE?
FULL-SERVICE KITCHEN INSPECTION FOR NUMBER OF RESIDENTS
NAME OF REGISTERED NUTRITIONALIST- DAILY/ WEEKLY?
CLEANLINESS OF FACILITY / BEDS/ LINENS/ HEALTH STANDARDS
CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH OF RESIDENTS
Respectfully Submitted on behalf of myself and residents not in attendance due
to SPRING BREAK
Barbara Birenbaum,
1448 Rosetree Ct, Clearwater, FL 33764-2833
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