04/21/2026 Community Development Board Meeting Minutes April 21, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1 :00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Community Development Board
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Community Development Board Meeting Minutes April 21, 2026
Rollcall
Present 8 - Chair Michael Boutzoukas, Vice Chair Andrew Hupp, Board Member
Andrew Park, Board Member Diane Achinelli, Board Member Kurt
Hinrichs, Board Member Aubrey Haudricourt, Board Member Michelle
Chenault, and Board Member Michael Mastruserio
Also Present— Noah Daiker—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.
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 March 17, 2026 CDB meeting.
Board Member Haudricourt moved to approve the minutes of the
March 17, 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 FLD2025-10026: Flexible Development approval for the conversion to a medical clinic in
the Institutional (1) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the
property located at 375 Turner Street. The existing building does not exceed 35 feet in
height and the modified parking lot includes 57 off-street parking spaces. Requested is
flexibility for reduced off-street parking for the subject site based on a parking demand
study and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines
through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Section
2-1204.A., Section 3-1401.C. and Sections 3-1202.D., E. and G., Article 4, Division 4)
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(Level Two Application)
Case: FLD2025-10026 - 375 Turner St
Owner: 301 Turner St LLC, 375 Turner 1 LLC, and 375 Turner 2 LLC; First
United Methodist Church of Clearwater Inc.
Applicant: Krikor Kassarjian, Gulf Coast Consulting Inc.; 13825 ICOT Blvd.,
Suite 605, Clearwater, FL 33760; phone: (727) 524-1818
Location: Northwest corner of Turner Street and Palm Avenue (modified
parking lot) and east side of Oak Avenue, south side of Turner Street and west
side of S. Ft. Harrison Avenue. (2.57 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval for the conversion to a medical clinic
in the Institutional (1) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project
for the property located at 375 Turner Street. The existing building does not
exceed 35 feet in height and the modified parking lot includes 57 off-street
parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for reduced off-street parking for the
subject site based on a parking demand study and reduced interior landscaping
and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive
Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Section 2-1204.A.,
Section 3-1401.C. and Sections 3-1202.D., E. and G., Article 4, Division 4)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Ava Schmidt; Planner 11; email:
Ava.Schmidt@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8028
AND
4.2 FLD2026-01002: Flexible Development approval of an existing 1,838 square foot
commercial dock (new boat lift) accessory to 27-unit attached dwellings within the High
Density Residential Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (HDR/IENCOD)
and Preservation (P) Districts for the property located at 125 Island Way. Requested is
flexibility for a commercial dock. (Community Development Code Section 3-601.C.2-3)
(Level Two Application)
Case: FLD2026-01002 -125 Island Way
Owner: Dolphin Harbour Condominiums of Island Estates Condo Assn Inc.
Applicant: Albert Carrier, Terra Mare Consulting; 11722 Walker Avenue,
Seminole, FL 33772; phone: (727) 686-0095; Brian Aungst Jr., McFarlane
Ferguson & McMullen; 625 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: (727)
441-8966
Location: Approximately 350 feet northeast of the intersection of Windward
Passage and Island Way. (1.60 acres, 0.66 acres submerged)
Request: Flexible Development approval of an existing 1,838 square foot
commercial dock (new boat lift) accessory to 27-unit attached dwellings within
the High Density Residential Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
(HDR/IENCOD) and Preservation (P) Districts for the property located at 125
Island Way. Requested is flexibility for a commercial dock. (Community
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Development Code Section 3-601.C.2-3)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board , Island Estates Civic Association
Assigned Planner: Austen Dole; Planner II; email:
Austen.Dole@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-7351
Board Member Hinrichs moved to approve FLD2025-10026
(375 Turner Street) and FLD2026-01002 (125 Island Way) 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.
4.3 LUP2026-02001: Amendment to the city's Future Land Use Map from the Residential
Low (RL) designation (Pinellas County) to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
designation (City of Clearwater) for the property located at 1399 Pineapple Lane. (Level
Three Application)
Case: LUP2026-02001 - 1399 Pineapple Lane
Owner: City of Clearwater
Applicant: Mark Parry; City of Clearwater; 100 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL
33756; phone: (727) 444-8768
Location: South end of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel
Drive. (3.4 acres)
Request: Amendment to the city's Future Land Use Map from the Residential
Low (RL) designation (Pinellas County) to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS)
designation (City of Clearwater) for the property located at 1399 Pineapple
Lane.
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Adrian D. Young; Planner I; email:
Adrian.Young@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8320
AND
4.4 REZ2026-02001: Amendment to the city's Zoning Atlas from the Residential Agriculture
(R-A) district (Pinellas County) to the Open Space/ Recreation (OS/R) district (City of
Clearwater) for the property located at 1399 Pineapple Lane. (Level Three Application)
Case: REZ2026-02001 - 1399 Pineapple Lane
Owner: City of Clearwater
Applicant: Mark Parry; City of Clearwater; 100 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL
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33756; phone: (727) 444-8768
Location: South end of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel
Drive. (3.4 acres)
Request: Amendment to the city's Zoning Atlas from the Residential Agriculture
(R-A) district (Pinellas County) to the Open Space/ Recreation (OS/R) district
(City of Clearwater) for the property located at 1399 Pineapple Lane.
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhood
Coalition, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Adrian Young; Planner I; email:
Adrian.Young@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8320
Board Member Hinrichs moved to recommend approval of
LUP2026-02001 (1399 Pineapple Lane) and REZ2026-02001 (1399
Pineapple Lane) 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). The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5. Director's Report
Planning and Development Director Lauren Matzke asked board
members to encourage individuals interested in serving on the board to
submit an application as several members are phasing out. She introduced
the Board's new attorney, Noah Daiker.
6. Board Members to be Heard
In response to a comment, Ms. Matzke said the park at the end of
Pineapple Lane is currently in the county and is in the process of being
annexed into city limits. The property is currently zoned for residential
use but will be open space recreation when annexed into the city. She
said the property will be integrated into the adjacent park.
Board Member Hinrichs thanked Council and staff for the opportunity to
serve on the board. It has been an honor and pleasure serving the city.
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7. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Attest:
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
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Chair, Community Development Board
CITY OF CLEARWATER
CLEARWATER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Posr OFFICE l3ox 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SouTLI MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Lauren Matzke, AICP, Planning & Development Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for April 21, 2026
DATE: April 13, 2026
Community Development Board agenda contains the following:
Level Two Applications:
1. FLD2025-1 — 375 Turner St
Assigne lanner: Ava Schmidt
Yes: No:
2. FLD2026-01002 —125 Island Way
Assigned)Planner: Austen Dole
Yes: e/ No:
Level Three Applications:
1. LUP2026-02001 — 1399 Pineapple Ln
Assignecj,Planner: Adrian Young
Yes: ✓✓ No:
2. REZ2026-02001 — 1399 Pineapple Ln
Assignelanner: Adrian Young
Yes: i/ No:
I have conductea personal investigation on the personal site visit to the following properties.
Signature:
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Prepared by: Alba Horanlli, Administrative Assistant
CITY OF CLEARWATER
CLEARW \TER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Posr OFFICE Box 4748, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARA\ATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 562-4567
TO: Community Development Board Members
FROM: Lauren Matzke, AICP, Planning & Development Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Items for March 17, 2026
DATE: March 9, 2026 -
Community Development Board agenda contains the following:
Level Two Applications:
1. FLD2025-11029 — 850 Bayway Blvd
Assigned Planner: Ava Schmidt
Yes: Y No:
levet Three Applications:
2. LUP2025-11004-2446 Nursery Rd
Assign Planner: Adrian Young
Yes: No:
1 have conduct d a personal invest tion on the personal site visit to theth^following properties.
Signature: Date: T/ .1 ` I "
Print Name:
Prepared by: Alba Horanlli, Administrative Assistant
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