05-21-26City Council on 2026-05-21 6:00 PM
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7.2 26-09 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement 1 0 1 0
between MHG Palm Pavilion Hotel, LP, Sixth Flag Planted LLC and the
City of Clearwater for property located at 10 Bay Esplanade and 18 Bay
Esplanade, providing for the allocation of 91 units from the Hotel Density
Reserve under Beach by Design, and confirm a second public hearing in
City Council Chambers before City Council on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as may be heard. (HDA2026-03001)
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Agenda Item: eComments for 7.2 26-09 Provide direction on the proposed Development Agreement between MHG Palm
Pavilion Hotel, LP, Sixth Flag Planted LLC and the City of Clearwater for property located at 10 Bay Esplanade and 18 Bay
Esplanade, providing for the allocation of 91 units from the Hotel Density Reserve under Beach by Design, and confirm a
second public hearing in City Council Chambers before City Council on June 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may
be heard. (HDA2026-03001)
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Dennis McDermott
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Submitted At: 4:47pm 05-20-26
A. The included traffic study concludes, "No improvements to the intersection nor to the driveways are necessary.
The developer's financial responsibility based on the increase in trip generation for the hotel is $0".
Observation: The Traffic Study completely ignores the overall Beach by Design focus on a holistic approach to
beach development. The addition of density on one beach parcel may not materially impact traffic within a 500
foot radius of that subject parcel, however the cumulative effect resulting from that and similar variances on other
parcels necessitates a broader look at the overall transportation/mobility infrastructure.
B. Beach by Design tells the reader, "the primary mode of transportation on Clearwater Beach is the private
automobile. Between 35,000 and 55,000 vehicles pass through the Beach Roundabout on a daily basis." It
includes a deep look at Mobility, both on the beach itself, and the arrival and distribution system which enables
ingress and egress between the mainland and the Beach.
Successful outcomes of Beach by Design concepts are predicated on constant and unwavering attention by the
City of Clearwater to (a) ration automobile access to Clearwater Beach, at least during periods of peak demand;
(b) expand the use of alternative modes of transportation for intra -Clearwater Beach trips; and (c) improve the
function of the road network on Clearwater Beach.
When a developer is linearly focused on one aspect of Beach by Design to promote special accommodations to
enable extraordinary economic value-added to his specific project [apparently at the expense of the
comprehensive multi -dimensional approach advocated in the Plan], it seems that the City is obligated to put a halt
to the planning process until such time the proposed project can be reviewed in the total context of Beach by
Design.
Conclusion: The City can plan its future, or have its future planned for us by developers.
Call, Rosemarie
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Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:31 PM
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Subject: New Hotel at the Palm Pavillion
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As I am unable to attend the public comment meeting Thursday on this topic, I would like to voice my
objection via this email.
My area is North Beach has had several building projects since we acquired our condo in 2009. Three
hotels (CW Resort, Courtyard and Fairfield Inn) have all been built in the last few years. In addition, new
Condos and Apartments have been built on the beach at Avalon Street.
These have increased the amount of traffic valuing it difficult to get to our condo even beyond the typical
traffic during pedal season and weekends. Also, a number units in the condo complexes in our area have
been sold and the current owners are using their property as monthly or even weekly rentals further
increasing traffic.
I believe North Beach doesn't need another large hotel competing with the smaller hotels and causing
further congestion. Our water, sewer and other utilities are already stretched in the area and further large
developments will cause more strain especially with the risks associated with the hurricane season.
Please give our community time to absorb the more recents growth in hotel and rental accommodations
before adding another.
Jeffrey Chell
521 Mandalay Ave
#708
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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