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FLD2026-01003: Flexible Development approval for light assembly and retail sales and services as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project in the Commercial (C) District for the properties located at 1425, 1429, 1433 and 1477 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and the conversion to non-residential off-street parking in the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District for the properties located at 514 Belleview Boulevard. The existing buildings do not exceed 25 feet in height and include 43 off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility from front setback requirements, the use, and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Section 2-304.D, 2-704.F, and Sections 3-1202.D., E. and G.) (Level Two Application)
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Case: FLD2026-01003 - 1425, 1429, 1433 and 1447 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and 514 Belleview Boulevard
Owner: GRW Holding LLC, Whitehurst Corporation, Whitehurst, Gareth R Rev Liv Trust, and Whitehurst & Co, LLC
Applicant: Griffeth Whitehurst, Whitehurst and Co, LLC; 550 East Lake Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688; phone: (727) 934-2171
Location: Southeast corner of S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and McLennan Street and northeast corner of S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and Belleview Boulevard, approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of Hamlet Avenue and Belleview Boulevard. (1.22 acres)
Request: Flexible Development approval for light assembly and retail sales and services as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project in the Commercial (C) District for the properties located at 1425, 1429. 1433 and 1477 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and the conversion to non-residential off-street parking in the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District for the properties located at 514 Belleview Boulevard. The existing buildings do not exceed 25 feet in height and include 43 off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility from front setback requirements, the use, and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Section 2-304.D, 2-704.F, and Sections 3-1202.D., E. and G.)
Associations: Board of County Commissioners, 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.