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FLD2025-06014: Flexible Development approval for the conversion to a restaurant in the Tourist (T) District and the Destination Resort Character District of Beach by Design as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the property at 524 Mandalay Avenue. The building does not exceed 15 feet in height and includes five off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for reduced off-street parking for the site based on a parking demand study. (Community Development Code Section 2-803.D and Section 3-1401.C) (Level Two Application)
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Case: FLD2025-06014 - 524 Mandalay Avenue
Owner(s): Tema Investments
Applicant: Krikor Kassarjian; Gulf Coast Consulting, Inc., 13825 ICOT Blvd., Suite 605, Clearwater, FL 33760; phone: (727) 524-1818; email: krikor@gulfcoastconsultinginc.com
Location: Northwest corner of Mandalay Avenue and Ambler Street (0.19 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval for the conversion to a restaurant in the Tourist (T) District and the Destination Resort Character District of Beach by Design as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the property at 524 Mandalay Avenue. The building does not exceed 15 feet in height and includes five off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for reduced off-street parking for the site based on a parking demand study. (Community Development Code Section 2-803.D and Section 3-1401.C)
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; 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.