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FLD2026-05010: Flexible Development approval for Social and Community Centers, the Carlouel Yacht Club (accessory outdoor amenities - tennis courts and pool area and overnight cabanas) in the Institutional (I) and Preservation (P) Districts as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the property located at 1091 Eldorado Avenue. The buildings do not exceed 50 feet in height and 59 on-site parking spaces are proposed. Requested is flexibility for the use, reduced off-street parking for the site based on a parking demand study, and reduced landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Sections 2-1204.A, 3-1401.C, and 3-1202.G) (Level Two Application)
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Case: FLD2026-05010 - 1091 Eldorado Dr
Owner: Carlouel Yacht Club Inc.
Applicant: Brian J. Aungst, Jr., Macfarlane, Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.; 625 Court St Unit 200, Clearwater, FL 33756; phone: (727) 442-8470
Location: East side of Eldorado Avenue, approximately 376 feet northwest of Mandalay Avenue. (2.9 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval for Social and Community Centers, the Carlouel Beach & Yacht Club (accessory outdoor amenities - tennis courts and pool area and overnight cabanas) in the Institutional (I) and Preservation (P) Districts as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the property located at 1091 Eldorado Avenue. The buildings do not exceed 50 feet in height and 59 on-site parking spaces are proposed. Requested is flexibility for the use, reduced off-street parking for the site based on a parking demand study, and reduced landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Sections 2-1204.A, 3-1401.C, and 3-1202.G)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Carlouel HOA, Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, Pinellas County School Board
Assigned Planner: Ava Schmidt; Planner II; email: Ava.Schmidt@myclearwater.com; phone: 727-444-8028
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.