CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN AGENDA/MINUTES Council Chambers August 3, 2005 City Hall Wednesday 175-5 th Street North 2:00 P.M. First Alternate: Calvin Samuel Second Alternate: John McQueen Third Alternate: Thomas Whiteman Commission Members: Charles S. Canerday, Chair - P David Punzak, Vice-Chair - P Valarie Nussbaum - P Diane M. Friel - P Lynn Cravey - A Wendy Giffin A Vacant Alternates: 1. Thomas Whiteman Jr. - P 2. Calvin B. Samuel - P 3. John McQueen - A A = Absent P = Present City Staff Present: John Hixenbaugh, Zoning Official Julie Weston, Director, Development Services Corey Malyszka, Planner III Derek Kilborn, Planner II Candee Smith, Planning Technician I. OPENING REMARKS OF CHAIR AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF July 6, 2005 Minutes approved as written by unanimous vote of the Commission IV. EXECUTIVE ACTION AGENDA ITEM #1 CASE NO. 05-32000036 I-1 Palmetto Park Approval of a one-year extension from August 4, 2005 to August 4, 2006. Pinellas County Urban League 333 31st Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713-7603
Page 2 of 10 James O. Simmons 333 31st Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 Renker Eich Parks Architects 1609 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 2701 5th Avenue South 23/31/16/17442/010/0150 RM 12/15 PRESENTATIONS: John Hixenbaugh made a presentation based on the Staff Report. Herman Lessard Jr., representing the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Samuel seconded a motion to approve the one-year extension from August 4, 2005 to August 4, 2006. Yes Friel, Nussbaum, Samuel, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday No None ACTION TAKEN ON 05-32000036 (I-1) 1) Motion to approve the one-year extension from August 4, 2005 to August 4, 2006, approved by a vote of 6-0. V. PUBLIC HEARING CASE AGENDA AGENDA ITEM #2 CASE NO. 05-33000021 D-42 Riviera Bay Civic, Caya Costa Community Withdrawn by the Applicant Approval of a vacation of Macoma Drive Northeast between Turner s Creek and 79 th Avenue Northeast. Thomas G. Bayless, III 491 79th Avenue Northeast St. Petersburg, Florida 33702-4427 Thomas G. Bayless III 491 79th Avenue Northeast St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 491 79 th Avenue Northeast 29/30/17/78661/001/0010; 30/30/17/78660/000/0140 RS-75, RS-100
Page 3 of 10 AGENDA ITEM #3 CASE NO. 05-32000028 G-31 Greater Pinellas Point Civic Deferred by the Applicant Approval of a Special Exception and related site plan to construct 150-foot tall wireless communications support facility (WCSF) at the rear of an existing shopping center (Skyway Plaza). Ridan Industries, LLC 3442B Tampa Road Palm Harbor, Florida 34684 Lauralee G. Westine, Esq. 3442B Tampa Road Palm Harbor, Florida 34684 Alcoa Wireless Services, Inc. 455 North Keller Road Maitland, Florida 32751 901 62nd Avenue South 12/32/16/82873/001/0010 CG AGENDA ITEM #4 CASE NO. 05-32000032 E-56 N/A Approval of a site plan modification to construct a 148-unit multifamily development with transfer of development rights (a previously approved Special Exception). The applicant is requesting variances for 1) green yards, 2) building height, and 3) fence height. Post Publishing, Inc. 9741 International Court North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 Grady Pridgen III 9741 International Court North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 James M. King George F. Young, Inc. 299 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North 10980 Oak Street Northeast 18/30/17/11307/001/0010; 18/30/17/11307/001/0020; 18/30/17/11307/001/0030; 18/30/17/11307/001/0040; 18/30/17/11307/001/0050; 18/30/17/11307/001/0060; 18/30/17/11307/001/0070
Page 4 of 10 RO-P PRESENTATIONS: John Hixenbaugh made a presentation based on the Staff Report. Steve Kurcan, representing the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Whiteman seconded a motion to approve the site plan modification, subject to the conditions of the Staff report. Yes Friel, Nussbaum, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday No None Voting Conflict - Samuel ACTION TAKEN ON 05-32000032 (E-56) 1) Motion to approve the site plan modification, subject to the conditions of the Staff report, approved by a vote of 5-0. AGENDA ITEM #5 CASE NO. 05-32000033 R-6, S-6 Azalea Homes Community, Jungle Prada, Historic Park Street Approval of a Special Exception and related site plan to construct a 117-foot tall wireless communications support facility (WCSF). Admiral Farragut Academy, Inc. PO Box 43010 St. Petersburg, Florida 33743-3010 Paul Rozeman Sprint PCS 333 Falkenburg Road, A111 Tampa, Florida 33619 Alcoa Wireless 485 North Keller Road Maitland, Florida 32714 501 Park Street North 18/31/16/00075/001/0010 RS-75 PRESENTATIONS: Julie Weston made a presentation based on the Staff Report. Paul Rozeman, representing the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. Tom Mayo, 7403 3 rd Avenue North, representing Historic Park Street NA, was neutral on the project. Brenda Edwards, 325 75 th Street North, had concerns with the property values in the area. Paul Traxler, 1336 Country Club Road North, representing the Jungle Prada NA, spoke in opposition to the project.
Page 5 of 10 Jonathan Platt, 720 Country Club Road North, had concerns about the location of the tower. Margie Ward, 632, 75 th Street North, spoke in opposition to the project. David Morris, 624 75 th Street North, spoke in opposition to the project. Paul Green, 625 75 th Street North, had concerns with the property values in the area. Paul Rozeman spoke in rebuttal. Margie Ward spoke in rebuttal. 1 st MOTION: Commissioner Whiteman moved and Commissioner Samuel seconded a motion to approve the Special Exception to allow the construction of a new WCSF. Yes None No Friel, Nussbaum, Samuel, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday 2 nd MOTION: Commissioner Whiteman moved and Commissioner Samuel seconded a motion to approve the site plan, subject to the conditions of the Staff report. Yes None No Friel, Nussbaum, Samuel, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday ACTION TAKEN ON 05-32000033 (R-6, S-6) 1) Motion to approve the Special Exception to allow the construction of a new WCSF, failed by a vote of 0-6. 2) Motion to approve the site plan, subject to the conditions of the Staff report, failed by a vote of 0-6. AGENDA ITEM #6 CASE NO. 05-31000036 E-4 Downtown Approval of a site plan to construct a 19-unit, 13-story residential building. The applicant is requesting floor area ratio bonuses. Frank & Dale Menna 16450 Gulf Boulevard # 261 North Redington Beach, Florida 33708 Leland Benson, AIA 405 Central Avenue Benson Worley Architecture Studio, Inc. 405 Central Avenue 356 1st Street North 19/31/17/74466/012/0013; 19/31/17/74466/012/0031 CBD-2
Page 6 of 10 PRESENTATIONS: John Hixenbaugh made a presentation based on the Staff Report. Leland Benson, representing the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. Matthew Conigliaro, representing the Spanish Palms Association, had concerns with noise and distance to their building. Ed Hayes, 130 4 th Avenue North, representing Flori-de-Leon Apts., had concerns with the distance to their building, and style of the project next to their historic building. Thomas M. Dillon, 130 4 th Avenue North, representing Flori-de-Leon Apts., had concerns with the location of the building. Leland Benson spoke in rebuttal. Ed Hayes spoke in rebuttal. MOTION: Commissioner Whiteman moved and Commissioner Punzak seconded a motion to approve the site plan, subject to the conditions of the Staff report. Yes Friel, Nussbaum, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday No None Voting Conflict - Samuel ACTION TAKEN ON 05-31000036 (E-4) 1) Motion to approve the site plan, subject to the conditions of the Staff report, approved by a vote of 5-0. AGENDA ITEM #7 CASE NO. 05-31000039 G-13 Lake Maggiore Shores, Cromwell Heights Approval of a site plan to construct a 20-unit apartment complex. The applicant is requesting transfer of development rights. Larry J. Newsome, Sr. Aracle Williams LLC 6538 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 Larry Newsome Sr. 6538 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 Tim J. Healey, P.E. C. Fred Deuel & Associates 1620 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 966 22nd Avenue South 36/31/16/49014/000/0450 RM-12/15 PRESENTATIONS: Corey Malyzska made a presentation based on the Staff Report.
Page 7 of 10 Larry Newsome, the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. 1 st MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Samuel seconded a motion to approve the transfer of four (4) density credits to the subject property. Yes Nussbaum, Samuel, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday No Friel 2 nd MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Samuel seconded a motion to approve the site plan, subject to the amended conditions of the Staff report. (Special Condition #2 shall be amended to read, The dumpster enclosure shall be setback at least 10 feet and enclosed with a six foot high masonry wall finished to match the building.) Yes Nussbaum, Samuel, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday No Friel ACTION TAKEN ON 05-31000039 (G-13) 1) Motion to approve the transfer of four (4) density credits to the subject property, approved by a vote of 5-1. 2) Motion to approve the site plan, subject to the amended conditions of the Staff report, approved by a vote of 5-1. AGENDA ITEM #8 CASE NO. 05-11000001 E-19 Bonita Bayou Approval of a lot line adjustment to split one (1) lot into two (2) lots with variances for 1) lot width and 2) lot area. William H. Covington Stormfitters Corporation 7235 3rd Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 William Covington 1 Sea Lane South St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 1 Sea Lane South 31/31/17/79362/000/0010 RS-100 PRESENTATIONS: Derek Kilborn made a presentation based on the Staff Report. William Covington, the applicant, agreed with Staff recommendations. Dennis Wilcoxon, 4 Sea Lane South, spoke in opposition to the project. Francia Smith, 6 Sea Lane South, spoke in opposition to the project. Ned E.J. Webster, 6 Sea Lane South, spoke in opposition to the project. Roger Hausch, 2 Sea Lane South, spoke in opposition to the project. William Covington spoke in rebuttal.
Dennis Wilcoxon spoke in rebuttal. EDC Action Taken Agenda-Minutes for August 3, 2005 Page 8 of 10 1 st MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Whiteman seconded a motion to approve the variance for lot width. Yes None No Friel, Nussbaum, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday 2 nd MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Whiteman seconded a motion to approve the variance for lot area. Yes None No Friel, Nussbaum, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday 3 rd MOTION: Commissioner Punzak moved and Commissioner Whiteman seconded a motion to approve the lot line adjustment, subject to the conditions of the Staff report as amended to delete Special Condition #1. Yes None No Friel, Nussbaum, Whiteman, Punzak, Canerday ACTION TAKEN ON 05-11000001 (E-19) 1) Motion to approve the variance for lot width, failed by a vote of 0-5. 2) Motion to approve the variance for lot area, failed by a vote of 0-5. 3) Motion to approve the lot line adjustment, subject to the conditions of the Staff report as amended to delete Special Condition #1, failed by a vote of 0-5.
Page 9 of 10 VI. Notice is hereby given that the following application(s) has been filed with the City of St. Petersburg Development Review Services. It is the intent of the Development Review Services Department to approve the application(s) on July 21, 2005 at 12:00 noon since no appeal was filed. AGENDA ITEM #1 CASE NO. 05-32000030 J-4 Historic Kenwood Approval of a site plan modification to add a 1,059 SF MOL outdoor eating and drinking area to an existing business (Georgie s Alibi), a previously approved Special Exception. The applicant proposes to add seating on the existing covered porch on the north side of the building. Shoppes of Kenwood LLC 3100 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 George Kessinger 1100 NE 34th Court Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 3100 3rd Avenue North 23/31/16/50850/000/0010 ROR-2 AGENDA ITEM #2 CASE NO. 05-32000031 E-8 Historic Old Northeast, Historic Uptown, 4 th Street Business Approval of a Special Exception and related site plan to convert a retail use (take-out food) to a restaurant with an outdoor eating and drinking area with a variance for parking. Frank Menna 1001 4th Street North Deborah L. Martohue, Esq. Hayes & Martohue, PA 5959 Central Avenue, Suite 104 St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 Joseph Belluccia, AIA JVB Architect 3105 Willow Avenue, Unit C Tampa, Florida 33606 1001 4th Street North 18/31/17/17334/004/0080; 18/31/17/17334/004/0090 ROR-1
Page 10 of 10 AGENDA ITEM #3 CASE NO. 05-31000038 H-14 Lake Euclid, Greater Woodlawn Approval of a site plan to convert an existing nonconforming single-family home into an office with variances for 1) green yard and 2) parking. Summer Jensen 830 23rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 Jason Jensen 830 23rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 Wannemacher Russell Architects 180 Mirror Lake Drive 1600 23rd Avenue North 12/31/16/98730/000/0060 GO