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FLD2025-07017/TDR2025-07001: Flexible Development approval to add one resort attached dwelling unit through a transfer of development rights as part of a proposed six resort attached dwelling units in the Tourist (T) zoning district and the Old Florida District of Beach by Design for the property located at 612 Bay Esplanade. The building will not exceed 50 feet in height and includes nine off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for the use, from front setback requirements, and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Sections 2-803.L, 3-1202.D., E. and G., Article 4, Division 14 and Beach by Design) (Level Two Application)
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Case: FLD2025-07017/TDR2025-07001 - 612 Bay Esplanade (receiving site); 60 Somerset Street (sending site)
Owner: (Receiving Site): Ogand, LLC; Owners (Sending Site): Clearwater JV II, LLC
Applicant: Housh Ghovaee, Northside Engineering, Inc., 300 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida, 33765; phone: (727) 443-2869; email: Housh@northsideengineering.net
Location: South and west sides of Bay Esplanade approximately 114 feet east from the intersection of Cyprus Avenue and Bay Esplanade. (0.20 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval to add one resort attached dwelling unit through a transfer of development rights as part of a proposed six resort attached dwelling units in the Tourist (T) zoning district and the Old Florida District of Beach by Design for the property located at 612 Bay Esplanade. The building will not exceed 50 feet in height and includes nine off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for the use, from front setback requirements, and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Sections 2-803.L, 3-1202.D., E. and G., Article 4, Division 14 and Beach by Design)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition, Pinellas County School Board, Clearwater Beach Association
Assigned Planner: Melissa Hauck-Baker, AICP, Planner III; email: Melissa.Hauckbaker@MyClearwater.com <mailto:Melissa.Hauckbaker@MyClearwater.com>; phone: (727) 444-8769
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.