901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.  
Belleair, FL 33756  
Town of Belleair  
Meeting Minutes  
Planning & Zoning Board  
Monday, March 13, 2017  
5:30 PM  
Town Hall  
Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to speak, please wait to be recognized, then  
step to the podium and state your name and address. We also ask that you please turn-off all cell  
phones.  
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM with Chariman Brandvik presiding.  
ROLL CALL  
Commissioner Shelly also in attendance filling in for Deputy Mayor Rettstatt as  
Commission Advisor.  
Present 5 - Gloria Burton, Chairman Jim Millspaugh, Peter Marich, Marc Mariano, and Jerome Ciliento  
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING  
Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting/hearing, they will need a record of the  
proceedings, and, for such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which  
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  
The Town Clerk swore in those who wished to speak regarding items on the public  
hearing portion of the agenda.  
17-0022  
17-0024  
Request for Variance -20 Winston Drive  
Chairman Brandvik stated item has been withdrawn by applicant.  
Request for Variance - 3 Stonegate Drive  
No exparte communications identified by board members.  
JP Murphy-Assistant Town Manager-Provided existing conditions of property; first  
variance would allow construction of a dock outside center one third of property line,  
resulting in 35ft side yard setback; second variance would allow dock to be extended  
additional 35 ft outside the 50 ft maximum, resulting in and 85 ft dock. Micah  
Maxwell-Town Manager-Noted criteria for variance outlined in packet.  
Joel Tew-Applicant's Attorney-Presented case; discussed specific location and  
configuration of the dock; discussed related code sections. Presentation exhibits  
included property survey, aerial and graphic photos; discussed dredge area in relation to  
dock as well as existence of mangroves and seagrass located on property. Mr. Tew  
further detailed each of the variance criteria in relation to case; possible environmental  
constraints; addressed board questions related to historical dredge, need for  
maintenance dredging and ownership of submerged lands.  
Mr. Tarazski-Attorney for John Connelly-Presented argument against variance;  
discussed related code sections; riparian rights. Discussed zoning use of parcel for  
requested dock; presented related cases. Unreasonable encroachment into Mr.  
Connelly's view; discussed length of dock.  
John Connelly-Applicant-Detailed the process of when he obtained his dock;  
commented on inability to obtain a new dredge permit; addressed questions from the  
board relating to permission and ownership of submerged land.  
Mr. Tarazski discussed dredging; presented counter argument to hardships claimed by  
applicant relating to variance criteria; addressed board questions regarding trimming of  
mangroves and distinction of parcels.  
Ciliento requested clarification on parcel; Mr. Maxwell stated approval can be  
conditional that the parcels be joined as the accessory use is not currently permitted.  
No public comments to be heard  
Letter received from John Hail in opposition; provided in packet.  
Mr. Tew provided applicant rebuttal regarding properly lines, silt and debris from  
roadway project and noticing. He further stated parcels are in process of being joined;  
applicant willing to accept a conditional variance. Addressed questions from the board  
related to mangroves and potential dock extension.  
David Ottinger addressed question from Mr. Mariano regarding parcel and noticing;  
Mr. Tew stated that re-noticing will be done once the unity of title is obtained.  
Discussion ensued regarding silt in area; potential impacts to outfall structure, no issues  
at this time.  
Mr. Tew objects to request for surrebuttal; Chairman Brandvik will allow and objection  
noted.  
Mr. Tarazski clarified previous comments regarding riparian corridor.  
Meeting closed to public  
Chairman Brandvik reviewed staff recommendations that approval be accompanied  
with following conditions: parcel deficiencies be made compliant with town  
development code; Town Attorney agrees to sign off on all questions related to the  
HOA common use of property or the original PDP.  
Mr. Mariano moved to recommend approval of the dock length exceeding 50ft in length and  
allowing the 85ft dock length, and including references to the town staff recommendations for  
the first variance; seconded by Mr. Marich.  
7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Aye:  
Mr. Mariano made a motion to approve the construction of a dock outside the center 1/3 of the  
property condition to including the references to the town staff recommendations; seconded by  
Mr. Marich.  
3 - Burton, Marich, and Mariano  
Aye:  
Nay: 4 - Brandvik, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, and Ciliento  
Meeting went into recess at 7:33 PM; meeting reconvened at 7:44 PM.  
17-0034  
Review of Preliminary Development Plan - Belleview Biltmore Golf Course  
No exparte communications from the board.  
Chris Brimo-Calvin Giordano and Associates, Planning Consultant-Presented staff  
report; requested variances are as follows: variance request #1 would allow for a  
perimeter wall and fence within the front yard setback, variance request #2 would  
allow for reducing the number of required off street loading docks from six to one;  
variance request #3, waiver request, would reduce the number of required parking  
spaces for mixed and joint uses, variance request #4 would allow applicant to remove  
trees without having to replace them all; variance request #5 would allow deviation  
from required landscape buffer. Mr. Brimo available for planning questions.  
Tom Nash-Attorney with Macfarlane, Ferguson and McMullen Law Firm-Representing  
applicant; briefly introduced representatives involved in the planning and design of the  
course.  
Beau Welling-Owner, Beau Welling Design-Discussed historical Don Ross architectural  
style; detailed infrastructure upgrades needed.  
Shane Robichaud-Beau Welling Design-Modifications to course presented; discussed  
location of parking and proposed clubhouse.  
Nick Fullerton-Architect, Fullerton Architects-Presented design proposal for clubhouse;  
dining and conference areas included; elevation to hide service areas.  
Mr. Nash stated variance approval needed to continue with proposed plan; spoke on  
requests 1-3; third variance is a waiver for parking; discussed study regarding  
anticipated parking, able to convert driving range to special event parking.  
Mr. Robichaud commented on 4th variance; requesting replanting requirements be  
waived; conditions are inherited; trying to create a better engineered course.  
Tim Nelner-Consulting Engineer, Cardno TBE-Addressed questions related to aquifer;  
engineering permitted through SWFWMD; no adverse effect to groundwater.  
Mr. Robichaud discussed variance #5 relating to buffer zone; identified types designated  
in landscape plans; areas with little to no vegetation will get buffers; request pertains to  
areas of existing mature trees.  
Mr. Nash addressed board questions relating to use and layout of proposed clubhouse;  
operational aspects and parking; control of special events and usage; event space.  
Discussion ensued regarding event space; overflow parking; large tournaments. Mr.  
Maxwell commented clearer lines are needed as to when overflow parking to be  
activated; noted change from rendering to actual site plan.  
Public comments heard  
Frank Murphy-Resident-Spoke on height of building, events and noise.  
Neil Palenzuela-Resident-Commented on overflow parking on poinsettia and drainage.  
Mr. Maxwell discussed drainage outfall areas; conditional of final development plan.  
Sam Hoskinson-Resident-Spoke on fence; seeking clarification of area.  
Closed to public comment  
Ms. Burton questioned landscape buffer and fence request; Mr. Brimo stated buffering  
related to variance is along golf course proper; separate fence and wall from buffer.  
Mr. Millspaugh moved to approve variance #1, approving perimiter fence wall be installed  
within the required front yard setback; seconded by Mr. Acken.  
Aye: 7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Mr. Mariano moved approval of variance #2 to reduce the number of required off street loading  
docks from six to one; seconded by Mr. Marich.  
Aye: 6 - Brandvik, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Nay: 1 - Burton  
Chairman Brandvik reviewed staff recommendation for approval of variance #3  
accompanied by the following conditions: specific and enforceable language be  
incorporated into develpoment agreement to ensure deviation from times of operation  
doesn't occur, the same is true for use of event area. Staff also suggest defining specific  
and enforceable trigger to define extreme special events.  
Mr. Millspaugh moved to approve variance #3 with the recommendations provided by staff;  
seconded by Mr. Acken.  
7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Aye:  
discussion regarding number of trees removed; 5281 caliper inches 2239 mitigated. 3042  
unmitigated amount  
Mr. Marich moved approval of variance #4; seconded by Mr. Mariano.  
Staff suggested clarification of motion; Ms. Burton moved to amend previous motion to include  
staff recomendation.  
Motion amended to approve the variance request to remove 5,281 caliper inches of trees without  
replacing or paying a fine in lieu of replacing trees has been made.  
Final amended motion: approval of the variance request to remove a number of trees without  
replacing them or paying a fine; allowing up to 3,042 caliper inches of trees be removed and not  
replaced without being assigned a fine in lieu of replacement.  
6 - Brandvik, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Aye:  
Nay: 1 - Burton  
Mr. Mariano moved approval of variance #5 which allows a deviation to the required landscape  
buffer standard; seconded by Ms. Burton.  
7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
Aye:  
Aye:  
Mr. Mariano moved approval of the preliminary development plan in accordance with variances  
addressed tonight; seconded by Mr. Marich.  
7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
CITIZENS COMMENTS  
None to be heard  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
16-0262 Approval of December 19, 2016 Meeting Minutes  
Mr. Acken moved approval of the minutes; seconded by Ms. Burton.  
Aye: 7 - Brandvik, Burton, Acken, Chairman Millspaugh, Marich, Mariano, and Ciliento  
GENERAL AGENDA  
No items.  
OTHER BUSINESS  
Mr. Acken commented on signs on North Pine Circle; agreement with Belleair Bluffs  
for cleaning out basin on Bluffview Drive. Mr. Maxwell will look into both issues.  
COMMISSION ADVISOR REPORT  
Commissioner Shelly had nothing to report.  
ADJOURNMENT  
APPROVED:  
No further business; meeting adjourned in due form at 9:16 PM.  
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Chairman