HISTORIC OLD NORTHEAST

NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN 2009

OCTOBER 8, 2009
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Neighborhood Plan is the continued effort of The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Associa-
tion (HONNA) aimed at improving their neighborhood. HONNA is a long established association that
has been highly involved throughout the years in improving the quality of life, comfort and safety of its PLAN BACKGROUND:
residents. Many volunteers have tirelessly worked to beautify and enhance the neighborhood and have
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………….. 2
strived to educate residents about the unique character of the neighborhood.
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN ………………………………… 2
The following pages outline the history of the neighborhood, many of the events, activities and tasks
that have been accomplished over time and recommend additional activities and projects to further HONNA MISSION STATEMENT ………………………… 3
enhance the quality of life within the neighborhood.
HISTORY OF NEIGHBORHOOD …………………………. 4
PAST PLANNING ACTIVITIES …………………... 5
PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS …………………… 6
The purpose of a neighborhood plan is to provide a ―vision‖ for the future of the neighborhood. Like
most long range planning documents, it becomes the road map for attaining a desired result by outlin- COMMON ARCHITECTURAL STYLES AND DETAILS …… 8
ing goals and objectives or recommending actions needed to reach the desired result. A plan typically
does not become the official rule but points out what laws, policies and actions need to be implemented
in order to achieve the end result. This plan further points out the key participants needed to assist the
Association with accomplishing the desired action. PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS:
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER …………………………… 10
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHS GREEN SPACE/OPEN SPACE ………………………….. 12
You will note that photographs contain a ―+‖ or a ―-‖ symbol in the upper left corner. This indicates
that the photo represents a ―like, denoted by the ―+― sign or a dislike if the photo is denoted by a ―-‖ STREETSCAPE AND UTILITIES ………..…………………… 14
symbol. The number located in the lower right hand corner of the photograph corresponds with the RESIDENTIAL USES ………………………………………. 18
like or dislike statement located in the adjacent chart.
COMMERCIAL USES………………………………………… 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ………………………………… 22
COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS
ALF Adult Congregate Living Facility ZONING AND LAND USE ……………………………………. 26
CONA Council Of Neighborhood Associations CODE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY ……………. 28
CPC Community Preservation Commission
CPTED Crime Prevention Thru Environmental Design TRAFFIC ……………………………………………… 30
DRC Development Review Commission QUALITY OF LIFE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND
HONNA Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association
LDRs Land Development Regulations NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING ……………………………. 32
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ADDITIONAL MAPS AND GRAPHICS ……………………... 34
NDR Neighborhood Design Review
NRD Neighborhood Redevelopment District ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ………………………… 36
PSTA Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
SPPI St. Petersburg Preservation Inc.
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 WE WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY:
MISSION STATEMENT We bring energy, action, and structure to the projects and initiatives of members, and we originate projects and
initiatives that further that mission.

 Education first—we are facilitators of communication, information, and education as a means to balanced
and cooperative resolutions.
 We are committed to outreach as a means of bringing understanding and awareness of the value of commu-
nity.
 We research and publish.
We seek to engender a diverse supportive community and to maintain the architectural and infrastructural fea-

THE MISSION OF THE HISTORIC

tures within the community that foster friendships, interactivity and a support system.

These are our priorities:

Traffic: Ours is pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Our safety and quality of life depend on our ability to ex-

OLD NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD plore, gather together, and use our streets, avenues, sidewalks, parks, alleys, and yards for the purpose of making
and sustaining friendships and connections.

Crime Prevention: We strive to keep our community safe. We encourage residents to communicate and inter-

ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE,
act with each other by participating in our Crime Watch Program and working closely with our community po-
lice officers.

Membership: As neighbors and leaders, our purpose is to serve the neighborhood. We rely on membership to
build our resources and support our initiatives. Increasing membership increases our ability to serve the

PRESERVE AND PROTECT QUALITY

neighborhood by ensuring a diversity of views and increasing resident participation.

Historic Preservation: Historic Old Northeast is on the National Register of Historic Places, an honor and re-
sponsibility. This designation adds to the value of our property, and establishes the imperative to protect the as-
sets that make both the designation and the neighborhood possible.

OF LIFE IN OUR UNIQUE CORNER Communication: We publish information to support our mission, our vision, our values, our priorities, and to
engender dialogue, call attention to important issues, and to celebrate our community. The purpose of all of our
communication is the education of our constituents; we communicate in as many ways as we can. All commu-
nication is respectful of diversity.

OF THE WORLD. Planning: As residents, we experience the results of our planning activities each and every day. The planning
activities of our community take place in the context of municipal, countywide, statewide, and national planning
activities and legal structures. We ensure that our neighborhood voices are heard and that our community con-
tinues to contribute to the larger communities of which we are a part.

Advancement: In order to advance our mission and to increase our value to the community, we actively seek to
attract resources by hosting events that bring together members of the community and other communities, build
partnerships with individuals and organizations supportive of our mission, and increase our visibility and author-
ity as spokespersons for the community we serve. Events and activities include social gatherings that encourage
friendships and relationships to form, educational seminars, guided historic home and garden tours, recycling of
household goods through garage sales and the like, and community service events such as waterfront cleanup.
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 HISTORY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood encompasses 425 acres, 1.6% of the City’s area. The
neighborhood, one of the first in the City, was platted in 1911 by C. Perry Snell and J. C. Ham-
lett. Many of the founding families of the City have made The Historic Old Northeast their
home

The neighborhood is known for its diverse early 20th Century architecture that includes a vari-
ety of architectural styles and homes ranging in scale from small cottages to some of the largest
homes in the City. Most homes were developed in a traditional pattern featuring porches and
stoops that address the street edge, while garages and utilitarian functions are accessed from the
alley network. Building lots are typically 60 feet wide by 100-128 feet deep. Narrower, 45
foot-wide lots are common in the neighborhood south of 13th Avenue, while some lots wider
than 60 feet can be found north of 13th.

The neighborhood features an extensive gridded street pattern system with an alleyway net-
work. Many streets are paved in Augusta brick and edged with granite curbs. Hexagon block
sidewalks which line both sides of the street are another common feature within the neighbor-
hood. An enveloping street tree canopy reinforces the pedestrian quality of the neighborhood.
The developers of the neighborhood dedicated significant portions of the adjacent waterfront to
park land, another unique feature of the neighborhood.

The Granada Terrace neighborhood located within the boundaries of The Historic Old North-
east is a distinctive early greenbelt or garden district style of neighborhood, one of the first in
St. Petersburg. This portion of the neighborhood is known for its curvilinear streets and exten-
sive use of boulevardier medians containing public monuments and landscaping features. Gra-
nada Terrace was also developed by C. Perry Snell and all buildings were required to be de-
signed in the Mediterranean style of architecture. In 1988, this neighborhood was designated a
Local Historic District by the City of St. Petersburg.

The entire neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The
district is recognized for its largely intact number of early 20th century homes reflecting the
tourist industry in the State of Florida in the first half of the 20th century. The neighborhood
features 3,220 contributing structures, making it one of the two largest National Register dis-
tricts in Florida.

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PAST PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Incorporated in 1974, The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association, in conjunction with the City
of St. Petersburg’s Great Neighborhood Partnership program, has been on the front edge of neighborhood
revitalization activities. Strong momentum began with the City’s 1987 Comprehensive Plan which identi-
fied a strong desire by the City and residents to address housing needs and housing conditions within
neighborhoods. This led to HONNA being the first neighborhood to develop a neighborhood plan to ad-
dress comprehensive revitalization. That plan was adopted in August 1990. Many of the first planning
tools created by the City such as Neighborhood Design Review and the Certificate of Inspection Program
of rental property were developed and implemented in this neighborhood.

Three primary goals were identified in the recommendations of the original plan. The first was to address
the quality and condition of the housing stock within the neighborhood, the second was to protect and en-
hance the unique traditional quality of the neighborhood due to its early 20th century development prac-
tices and the third was to address quality of life issues associated with sense of place and public safety is-
sues related to traffic and crime.

Many projects have been undertaken over the years to implement the plan. Sidewalks have been repaired
and landscape projects and improvements installed. Many of these projects have been funded or worked
on by residents of the neighborhood For example, homeowners voted to tax themselves a one-time fee of
$35 per property to pay for the entryway monuments that mark the boundaries of the neighborhood.

Eighteen years have passed since the adoption of the first plan. Many programs were developed in an at-
tempt to preserve the unique character of the neighborhood. The Neighborhood Association has strived to
educate residents as to the best practices to renovate and redevelop their properties. A number of things
have been learned through this process, and with the support of HONNA the City has rewritten many of
the original regulations which did not respect the character of the neighborhood.

In 1999, the neighborhood completed a survey of its residents. Six thousand surveys were delivered
throughout the neighborhood with a 7% response. Three characteristics were identified as most important
to the responders. They were: trees, historic character and park/recreation facilities. The top five urgent
problems identified in the survey were: traffic, noise, speeding, crime and the appearance of houses and
lawns.

In 2002, the neighborhood completed a photographic survey which began the process of rewriting this
plan. A neighborhood profile was developed by Glatting Jackson, Krcher, Anglin, a planning firm located
in Orlando, Florida, which compared statistics of the 2000 census with statistics utilized for the original
profile adopted in 1999.

There has been significant progress made towards reaching two of the three major goals identified in the
original plan. The housing stock is considerably renovated and restored. The quality of life within the
neighborhood has also significantly improved, although some issues with public safety and traffic remain.
Progress has also been made toward the third major goal of protecting the unique character of the
neighborhood but remains the number one goal of this new plan, with a broader recognition of its impor-
tance. Remaining issues associated with this goal include addressing limited parking and traffic congestion
due to the narrow streets and increased number of personal vehicles and the introduction of new utility uses
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
The boundaries of HONNA are 5th to 30th Avenues North and Fourth Street to Tampa Bay on
the east. (Please see MAP 1.) The neighborhood was platted beginning in 1911, with housing
construction beginning at that time. The majority of the homes were built in the 1920s, and a
second burst of development occurred in the 1950s.

The following statistical information is provided from the 2002 Profile developed by Glatting
Jackson, Kercher, Anglin a national planning firm based in Orlando, Florida, and statistics de-
rived from the 2000 census, The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood encompasses 425 acres,
1.6% of the City’s area. Seventy six percent of the land area is made up of single family hous-
ing, 19% of it for multi-family housing and 3% for commercial use. Two percent of the land is
vacant and 2% is dedicated to recreation and open space.

There are 7,792 persons residing in The Old Northeast, based on figures from the 2000 census.
This is a slight increase from the 1990 census. Based on age distribution presented in the two

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censuses, it appears there are more families living in the neighborhood. This is indicated by an
increase in the adults, age range from 25-45, an increased number of children under age 17
and a decrease in the age range of over 65. Census statistics show that the overall population
has increased slightly but that the age of the population is decreasing. Since few new homes
have been constructed, this would suggest that more families with children at home are moving
into the neighborhood.

During the development of the 1990 Plan and 2002 Profile, 78% of the neighborhood was
zoned single family, with 17 percent zoned multifamily. Approximately 4% was zoned com-
mercial, including mixed-use, retail, office and residential. The zoning categories, which had
been adopted in the 1980s, were largely suburban in design and did not capture the unique de-
velopment pattern of the neighborhood. In October 2007, the entire City was rezoned. Under
the new zoning categories, 95% of the neighborhood is now zoned single family and 4% is
zoned for mixed use, retail, office and residential. In addition, all new categories reflect the
setbacks, design styles and character of the traditional neighborhood. Existing garage apart-
ments and existing multifamily units are grandfathered and are allowed to remain, be renovated

TAMPA BAY
and enhanced.

Home values have increased significantly since the first profile was completed in 1990. At that
time, the median price for a single family home was $81,100. In 2001, the median sales price
of a single family home was $248,900. Prices reached an all-time high throughout the United
States in 2006 as housing prices soared. Since then, prices have plummeted following a dra-
matic downturn in the housing market. According to the Pinellas Suncoast Board of Realtors
figures, sales prices for 2008 showed a low sales price of $95,000, a high sales price of
$1,300,000, and an average sales price of $354,888 for single family homes. These figures cor-
respond with the Pinellas County property appraiser’s figures for 2008 (as depicted in MAP 2.)

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2008 PROPERTY VALUES 2007 ZONING POPULATION
For information regarding each district please visit http://www.stpete.org/development/Land_Development_Regs.asp
Please refer to map 10 on page 35
MAP 2 MAP 3

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COMMON ARCHITECTURAL STYLES AND DETAILS

VERNACULAR STYLE BUNGALOW DUTCH COLONIAL STYLE PRAIRIE STYLE KEY WEST COTTAGE STYLE

VERNACULAR QUEEN ANNE STYLE MISSION STYLE MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE RANCH STYLE

COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE AMERICAN FOUR SQUARE STYLE TUDOR STYLE ART DECO STYLE

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 ARCHITECTURAL REFERENCES:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Architectural_style

http://www.greatbuildings.com/types.html

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~twp/architecture/

CLIPPED GABLE ROOF QUARTO-FOIL WINDOW PALLADIAN WINDOW MISSION STYLE PARAPET ROOF

http://www.uwec.edu/geography/IVogeler/
w367/styles/index.htm

http://www.ontarioarchitecture.com/

http://www.realtor.org/
rmoarchitecture_guide/residentialstyles

http://historicbldgs.com/styles.htm

http://www.infoq.com/news/2009/02/
Architectural-Styles-Patterns
PORTICO BATTERED PORCH PIER CLINKER BRICK PORCH SUPPORT GARGOYLES

PLAN
EAVE BRACKETS EAVE BRACKETS
RECOMMENDATIONS
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NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN SUMMARY REGARDING NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER Neighborhood
character was a significant focus of the original plan. Many recommendations regarding protecting the character
of the neighborhood, enhancing and protecting the architectural legacy and the landscaping of the neighborhood
The 1999 Neighborhood Survey results indicated that residents of the neighborhood recognize the historic character of the neighborhood as one were implemented through programs such as Neighborhood Design Review, and Rezoning efforts such as NRD
of its top three attributes. Furthermore, the original 1990 plan had many goals and objectives related to identifying and protecting the special and lessening the area covered by RM-12/15 to RS 75.
features of the neighborhood which contribute to its overall charm and character.

The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood is blessed with a highly stylized character that is unique to the City of St. Petersburg. It is this unique-
ness that makes this neighborhood one of the most sought after addresses within the City. Having a special character stabilizes and increases
property values and provides for an enhanced quality of life. Neighborhoods have to be diligent in protecting the character of their neighborhood + +
because if the uniqueness goes away, so does the value.

The character of The Old Northeast is defined by a number of things that combine to give the neighborhood a unique feel. Its early 20th century
development pattern consists of narrow, gridded streets with spacious sidewalks on both sides of the street. Alleyways service most of the homes,
which place utility services and garages to the rear, concealing these utilitarian uses from public view. Most lots range in width from 40-50 feet in
the lower sections of the neighborhood and 60 feet or greater in the northern section. (Please see specific character below as defined by sections.)
These narrow lots, typically ranging around 128 feet deep, are deep by comparison to suburban lots.

The homes themselves are mostly built in a traditional pattern with porches and entryways toward the front and garages to the rear. This rein-
forces the pedestrian feel of the neighborhood. Most homes date from the 1910s to the 1930s with the largest concentration of construction occur-
ring around the 1925 boom era. They range from small cottages to larger mansions, and there is a strong correlation between the size of the home
and the amount of land surrounding it. For example, most single story and smaller homes are built on single lots. Larger homes are often spread 1 2
over a lot and one half, or in the case of the largest homes, three and four lots. Many architectural styles have been used throughout the neighbor-
hood. Vernacular, Colonial, Craftsman, Mission, Mediterranean Prairie and Tudor are all well represented.

Most homes are single family; however, there is a smattering of small early 20th century and mid century modern apartment buildings. These
+ +
buildings also feature the quality of architectural design of the early 20th century and are located on single lots. They appear in scale as if they are
larger single family homes. Approximately 22 % of the properties also have garage apartments and/or mother-in-law suites located in the rear
yards.

Another aspect of the character of the neighborhood is the mature tree canopy. The shade provided by these trees makes walking through the
neighborhood pleasant even in the harshest heat of summer. It also helps to reduce air conditioning costs and adds significant value to the proper-
ties.

Within the neighborhood itself, there are four distinct sub-districts, each offering a slightly different spin on the overall character. These nuances
are defined below:
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5th to 9th Avenues: This is the oldest area of the neighborhood. The lots are the most narrow, typically averaging 45 feet. There is a higher con-
centration of apartment buildings and garage apartments. The building stock is older and often of simpler, Vernacular, Craftsman and Colonial
design. Wood frame construction is most common. The streets are the most narrow in this section of the neighborhood and the sidewalks and + +
homes are pulled close to the street.

9th to 22nd Avenues: North of 9th Avenue, the streets become slightly wider, homes are set further back on the lot and lot width typically aver-
ages 60 feet wide. The number of apartment buildings diminishes and the ratio of garage apartments goes down the further north one goes within
the neighborhood. Also as one moves north and east toward the water, the homes become larger and more elaborate.

22nd to 30th Avenues: This area of the neighborhood is one of the newer areas with many more homes built in the 1950s. The Ranch style be-
comes more common, but most homes still feature entryways and porches facing the street and garages facing the alleys. The tree canopy and
streetscape pattern remains similar to other sections of the neighborhood.

Granada Terrace: This section of the neighborhood is also significantly different but equally pedestrian friendly. In Granada Terrace, the streets
gently curve. Yards are more spacious and homes are set further back from the street. Almost all of the homes built in the 1920s are in the Medi-
terranean and Mission style. A number of homes were built later in the 1950s and are Ranch style.

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NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS
 Historically restored  Vacant lots 1 YEAR
and renovated proper-  Teardowns  Assist residents with a greater understanding of the  HONNA will work with various entities to produce newsletter articles, informational brochures and programs HONNA, City Departments, Develop-
ties #1, #2 & #3  Unkempt houses and importance of maintaining and protecting the ment Community
to assist residents with efforts to enhance and renew properties, while respecting the unique features of the
 Well-maintained multi yards unique features of the neighborhood neighborhood. This could include:
-family housing #5  Overflow parking,  Architectural character
 Front porches trash and noise from  Appropriate maintenance practices, repairs, designs of additions and infill construction
 Mature tree canopy #6 large park events
 Granite curbing, hexagon block sidewalks and brick streets
 Brick streets #4  Incompatible additions
 Use of Florida Friendly landscaping and traditional landscaping design and the proper care of mature
 Maintained hexagon  Incompatible new landscaping
block sidewalks #6 construction
 The benefits of opening up front porches
 Granite curbs #4  Hours of flight path
 How to work with construction industry to protect character-defining elements
 Traditional landscap- over Old NE from
ing using Florida TIA, St. Petersburg-  Develop educational and incentive programs to as-  HONNA will work with various entities to develop programs that encourage the retention and enhancement of HONNA
Friendly plants Clearwater Airport sist property owners in embracing and enhancing neighborhood elements. This could include:
 Historic monuments and McDill character-defining elements  Open porch grant
 Snell Isle Bridge  Excessive number of  Landscaping contest
 Acorn Lights/ large events in the  Restoration award program
underground utilities waterfront parks  Compatible building addition contest
 Neighborhood  Irresponsible pet own-  Plaque or marker program for historic buildings and sites
churches ers
 Pedestrian-friendly  Excessively large pri-  Enhance the existing tree canopy within the  Encourage residents to plant shade trees within the right of way HONNA, Mayors flowering tree pro-
vate docks, roofs on neighborhood  HONNA will plant 15 trees per year throughout the neighborhood gram, Parks Department, Neighborhood
environment Partnership
 Family-friendly docks  HONNA will seek grant funds, donations and other sources of funding to purchase and install street trees
 Encourages openness  Monitor existing City programs  HONNA should work with CONA and other traditional neighborhoods to monitor any suggested changes to HONNA, CONA, Traditional neighbor-
and diversity protective policies that require the retention of character-defining elements within the community hoods, Development Services Depart-
 Dog-friendly environ-  Monitor LDR regulations to determine that renovations, additions and new construction are compatible with the ment
ment traditional character of the neighborhood
 Proximity to down-
town parks, shopping,  Identify and maintain character-defining ele-  Collaborate with City to maintain and restore elements such as the Venetian steps, Granada Terrace landscape Engineering ,Internal Services
restaurants and events ments elements, entryway signs and the gateway monuments
 Monitor issues that could impact the quality of  Appoint a resident to monitor airport noise and keep record HONNA, Parks Department
life and enjoyment of the neighborhood  See monitoring regulations regarding events in the waterfront parks
5 Year

 Seek additional City programs  Request the City to develop a building tear-down ordinance including notification procedures and cooling off Development Services Department
period
 Request that the City develop a staff training program which educates front line workers in the importance of
proper protection methods relating to character-defining elements
 Request the City to enhance protection of large, native specimen trees
 Seek additional LDR regulations that limit size of docks and boat roofs along Coffeepot
30 Year

 Seek additional, enhanced and new character-  Continue to seek grant funding and donations to complete installation of Acorn Lights throughout the neighbor- HONNA, CONA, Neighborhood Part-
defining features hood nership, Development Services, Internal
Services, Traffic Operations
 Seek to install enhanced street signs, stop signs and other infrastructure elements
 Work with CONA and other traditional neighborhoods to develop enhanced streetscape design standards to en-
hance streetscape elements throughout traditional neighborhoods
 Work with City staff to design and fund an enhanced streetscape package that unifies streetscape elements
within the neighborhood
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GREEN SPACE/OPEN SPACE
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN SUMMARY REGARDING GREEN SPACE

The early plan contained no recommendations regarding green and open space. However in the 1999 survey, parks and recrea-
tion facilities were identified as one of the top three characteristics most valued.

The eastern boundary of The Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood is bordered by Tampa Bay. The entire
waterfront edge, from 5th to 30th Avenues North, consists of a series of parks and pathways which com-
prise an intensely-used portion of the City’s waterfront park system. This asset provides access to the wa- + +
ter for all residents of the neighborhood and the City of St. Petersburg.

Contained within North Shore and North Straub park system are recreation paths, the North Shore swim-
ming pool, a dog park, the Gisella Kopsick Palm Arboretum (please see points of interest section on page
35), children’s play equipment, tennis courts, a beach and a boat launch area. The character of these parks
is largely passive in nature and, due to the abundance of landscaping and the views to the bay, retains an
open airy feel. 3
The waterfront park system has assisted greatly in maintaining property values as well as making this
neighborhood a very popular address. The waterfront parks are also used for large public events such as 2 +
Ribfest, Florida Orchestra concerts and other entertainment opportunities. These events, however, also
create secondary impacts to the neighborhood such as traffic congestion and spillover parking.
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The location of the neighborhood along Tampa Bay also creates a spectacular scenic drive both for those
within the neighborhood and for residents showing off the beauty of St. Petersburg to visiting friends and
family.

Another area of significant green space is the boulevard located in Granada Terrace containing large stone
monuments and statuary which reinforce the Mediterranean design style of this Local Historic District.

Great care must be taken to assure that the park system and the scenic drive continue to maintain their
unique character within the neighborhood. Events which use the park system should minimize the secon-
dary impacts upon the neighborhood. Signage should be reduced or kept to a minimum.
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Many of the Citywide events currently occur in the parks immediately adjacent to the neighborhood. The
neighborhood wants to see the majority of these activities moved to other locations within the City. Fur-
thermore, the neighborhood strives to limit additional buildings and/or recreation facilities that would cre- +
ate more impervious surface and diminish the natural open green space which defines the park system.

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GREEN SPACE/OPEN SPACE
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Open / Inviting spaces  Continual addition 1 YEAR

 Recreational / Individual of structures and
hardscape that re-  We recognize the value of events in the Parks and their importance to the  Work with City departments to reduce the secondary impacts to the neighborhood Parks Department ,
& family fun:
neighborhood and we wish to reduce the secondary impacts of these events event planners/ Market-
- park move the inviting
ing Department and Po-
- pool openness of the park
lice Department
- playground system
- tennis court  Parking on green-  Eliminate parking on green space surrounding the Kids & Kubs baseball field  Part of this concern was addressed as the dog park was installed. However, overflow First Presbyterian
- beach space (back of 7th Ave NE by Vinoy and church) parking still occurs on a portion of land near 7th Avenue and Beach Drive which is pri- Church
- Sunken Gardens  Secondary impacts vately owned by First Presbyterian
- Gisella Kopsick of
Palm Arboretum  Maintain and enhance the dog park  Continue maintenance of the dog park Parks Department
- Coffee Pot park
 Mitigate overflow parking problems created by large events in the parks  Continue efforts to develop a permitted parking program PSTA, Transportation
- baseball park #1,
 Limit street parking and provide shuttle service to the event venue or other options to re- and Parking, Police De-
#2, #3, #4, #5, & #6
duce spillover effects in the neighborhood partments
 Maintain remaining
parkland for passive  Request City to provide extra parking enforcement during events to address no parking
recreation (i.e., no fur- areas, parking that blocks alleys and driveways, parking too close to stop signs and fire
ther development of hydrants, etc.
playing fields, etc.) #1  Maintain the open waterfront feel of the park system  New LDRs adopted in 2007 place stronger limits on development within park lands and Legal, Development
 Beach, tennis courts, City Charter limits waterfront development without voter approval; however, continued Services and Parks De-
Kids and Kubs ball field, monitoring is required partment
volleyball on beach  Limit waterfront development; no additional buildings (such as community center) along State Legislators
 Dog park the waterfront
 Seek additional LDR regulations that limit size of docks and boat roofs along Coffeepot
 Request City to better define active and passive parks as to limit any additional hardscape
surfaces, shade shelters, climbing rocks, ball courts and athletic fields, etc. within the
parks adjacent to HONNA
 Prohibit recreational and commercial businesses including but not limited to: food & wa-
tercraft businesses in parks
 Encourage state legislators to pass House Bill 253, Use of Public Monies and Properties,
which will limit additional waterfront development

5 Year
 Enhance parks appearance, operations and functionality  Improve maintenance practices for plantings in public rights of way and parks to enhance Water Resources, Parks
neighborhood appearance Department,
 Encourage the expansion of reclaimed water wherever possible Army Corp of Engineers
 Improve educational signage at Gisella Kopick Palm Arboretum to include genus and
species
 Improve North Shore Beach
 Improve deteriorated steel break walls just beach edge south of North Shore Swimming
pool, especially where water collects and generates odor
 Continue efforts to reduce the secondary impacts of events in the park  After a 5 year period, reevaluate if efforts made during the first five years have reduced Parks Department,
the secondary impacts created by high impact events within the park. HONNA

30 Year
 Retain existing park and recreational amenities such as North Shore pool, tennis Monitor budget to determine that these facilities are properly funded for maintenance and op- Parks Department
courts, beach, etc. eration.

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STREETSCAPE AND UTILITIES
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN STREETSCAPE AND UTILITY RECOMMENDATIONS
The streetscape portion of the plan recommended the installation of 5 gateway signs, 3 cornerstone signs, placing
neighborhood logos on the street signs and planting street trees on specific landscape improvement streets throughout the
The streetscape throughout the neighborhood is largely of a traditional pattern that features narrow streets, neighborhood as indicated on the map from the 1990 plan. In addition to the new items, protection of existing streetscape
street parking, an alley network and sidewalks located on both sides of the street. The traditional streetscape is features was requested to maintain the historic character. These items included hexagon block sidewalks, brick streets,
granite curbs, the mature tree canopy and improved street lighting throughout the neighborhood .
a critical element in reinforcing the character of the neighborhood. Over time, as modern materials such as
asphalt and poured concrete became standard materials for streetscape projects, the brick streets, granite curb-
ing and hexagon sidewalks have been removed and changed to these modern materials. Unfortunately, this + +
process was not systematic or complete, leaving a mixture of old and new materials which appears haphazard
and erodes the value of the original materials.

The neighborhood is recommending that additional removal of the historic fabric cease through protection pro-
grams, city policies and land development regulation, and that these historic materials be reintroduced as pro-
jects are completed in the neighborhood. The residents have also recommended protecting and supplementing
the street tree canopy to create the shade and charm that has been reduced as trees have been removed upon
reaching the end of their lives (and not replaced.)

Another feature identified as not conforming to the original character of the streetscape is additional curb cuts
in front yards. Limiting additional curb cuts is critical to maintaining the overall character of the neighbor-
hood. It is important for all residents to understand that while the introduction of a nonconforming element
such as a driveway within the front yard may seem minor in their overall perspective of the neighborhood, but
this is not the case. When the number of occurrences of these nonconforming elements increases, it signifi- 1 2
cantly changes the character and appearance of the neighborhood. All residents should participate in protect-
ing the character, as it in turn protects their individual investment and property value.
- +
Many of the streetscape elements identified in the original neighborhood plan, such as street corner markers,
have been installed. The original Gateway monument for the 4th Street and 22nd Avenue entrance was pro-
posed for the center of the Avenue. Traffic safety concerns forced the monument to the north side of the Ave-
nue on private property. The Association wishes to revisit the feasibility of locating the monument to the
center of the roadway.

Additional items which reinforce the image of The Historic Old Northeast and identify the boundaries are
planned in the next phase. These include decorative street sign poles, green benches and other elements that
reinforce the traditional, residential streetscape pattern.
3 4
The 1990 Plan also referenced the need to develop a streetscape plan for the 4th Street corridor. That plan has
been developed and adopted and is being implemented in phases. (See 4th Street Corridor Plan.)
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5 6 7
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LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS
 Acorn street lighting  Above-ground utilities 1 YEAR
throughout neighbor- #3, #5, #6 & #7
 Monitor existing City and protection pro-  HONNA should work with CONA and other traditional neighborhoods to monitor any suggested changes to protective HONNA, CONA, Engineer-
hood  Concrete handicap grams to assure the protection of prohib- policies that require the retention of character-defining elements within the community ing, Internal Services,
 Paved / brick alleys ramps abutting hexa- ited curbside mail delivery, hexagon block  Neighborhood Partnership
Request that the City continue to notify HONNA on all pending public works projects occurring within the neighborhood
 Brick streets gon block sidewalks sidewalks, granite curbing, brick streets  Work with City staff and USPS to uphold the current regulations preventing curbside mailboxes in traditional neighbor-
 Boulevard plantings of  Curb-cuts / driveway and alleys hoods
oaks and Medjool cuts
 Monitor existing program to prevent contractors from driving over granite curbing and hexagon block sidewalks amend
Date palms  Overgrown parkway
program if needed to assure compliance
 Well-maintained al- and right-of-way
leys and medians plantings  Upgrade protection of hexagon block pro-  Recommend to City Council that existing and future handicapped ramps (presently constructed of concrete) be upgraded to City Council, Engineering
 Gateway entry mark-  Curbside mail boxes tection policy stamped concrete in a hexagon block pattern where they abut real hexagon block sidewalks thus adding required ADA ac-
ers #1 &#2  Unpaved alleys cess but doing so in a way that respects the character defining hexagon block pattern
 Brick humps  Poorly-maintained
 Protect and enhance the green and open  Request yard parking be enforced throughout the neighborhood Code Compliance and Assis-
 Garbage pick-up in sidewalks
feel of the neighborhoods rights-of-way  Monitor that the City’s LDR design guidelines are being utilized to prevent additional curb cuts, driveways and parking tance, Development Ser-
alleys  Garage access from
areas areas where not currently allowed vices, Pinellas County Coop-
 Hexagon block side- the avenues
erative Extension
walks  Streetscape sign pollu-  Encourage residents to use ground covers and drought-tolerant plants like jasmine and ivy in the rights of way
 Boulevard plantings tion  Monitor implementation of North Bay  Monitor design to make it compatible with the character of the neighborhood Transportation and Parking
 Bike paths / jogging  Use of multiple types Bike path
trails (such as North and colors of newspa-
Shore Dr & Beach Dr) per vending machines  Continue protecting and enhancing tree  Update tree survey Neighborhood Partnership,
 Mature tree canopy #4  Newspaper machines canopy  Continue to seek grant funding and donations to add appropriate street trees throughout the neighborhood Pinellas County Cooperative
located in the interior  Encourage residents to plant additional canopy trees Extension
of the neighborhood
5 Year
 Construction signs left
up for long periods of  Enhance neighborhood identity and recog-  Investigate the possibility of Relocating the 22nd Avenue Gateway monument to the center of the 22nd Avenue roadway Transportation and Parking,
time nition  Consider additional gateway signage to better demark the neighborhood Engineering, Neighborhood
 Determine if a more visible gateway designation for 4th St & 22 Ave N is possible, such as an archway over the road Partnership, Internal Ser-
 Install additional cornerstone markers vices, Traffic Operations
 Install distinctive street signs / stop signs for entire neighborhood (similar to Historic Kenwood and Park Street Neighbor-
hood.)
 Enhance street tree canopy (See recommendations in the Neighborhood Character section)
 Reduce visual clutter and utilitarian items  Reduce sign pollution throughout the neighborhood Code Compliance and Assis-
in the rights of way and when installed on  Request strict enforcement of the City’s ―snipe sign‖ regulations tance, Traffic Operations,
private property.  Work with the City and local utility companies to locate utilitarian functions such as meter boxes and mixing boxes where Engineering, Water Re-
they are less visible sources, Sanitation, Internal
 Work with the City and local utility companies to underground existing overhead utility lines Services, Development Ser-
 Work with the City to lessen the visual impacts of water meters, back flow preventers and other right-of-way utility objects vices
 Request the Sanitation Department to determine other ways of providing service so that commercial dumpsters can be
removed along side streets and in alleyways
 Request the newspaper delivery companies implement a decorative ―gang box‖ and request the City to prohibit individual
newspaper boxes within residential portions of the neighborhood
 Monitor LDR requirement that requires utilitarian functions not be visible from the right-of-way such as satellite dishes, air
conditioning condensers, solar panels, etc. when installed on private property
 Request the City to develop separate standards for docks located along public roadways versus docks located adjacent to
private property including prohibiting roof structures and limiting size and number of vessels
 Develop an enhanced streetscape pattern  Work with CONA and other traditional neighborhoods to develop new streetscape design standards to enhance streetscape HONNA, CONA, Tradi-
and required palate of materials that ad- elements throughout traditional neighborhoods tional neighborhoods, Inter-
dresses the needs of traditional neighbor-  Work toward the completion of installing Acorn lights throughout the neighborhood nal Services, Neighborhood
hoods or a pattern that is unique to  Replace deteriorated and install new green benches where appropriate Partnership, Engineering
HONNA  Develop a green bench donation program
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STREETSCAPE
STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE 1990 NEIGHBOR- STREETSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS COMPLETED: The following map MISSING STREET TREES: In 2005, a street tree survey was completed by
HOOD PLAN: The 1990 plan identified the need to create entryways (gateways) depicts the streetscape improvements that have been implemented to date includ- members of HONNA. The survey documented sections of the neighborhood
and visually enhance transportation corridors through an enhanced streetscape ing the installation of decorative street lights, landscaping and streetscape pro- where shade trees were needed to complete the tree canopy. A number of
plan. This work has been largely accomplished through a variety of projects in- jects and Gateway and Monument signs. trees have been planted using grant programs. This program should continue.
cluding landscaping, installation of monument and gateway entry signs and deco- The graphic below represents the findings of the original tree survey with a
rative street lighting. Additionally, the 4th Street Corridor Plan which was ac- dot placed at the location of missing trees.
cepted in 2006 will continue to implement projects on 4th Street.
MAP 4 MAP 5 MAP 6

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STREETSCAPE CONTINUED AND LANDSCAPING SUGGESTIONS
4TH STREET NORTH DISTRICT CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN ADDRESSING LIMITED WATER SUPPLY RECOMMENDED LAYERING OF LANDSCAPING

The 4th Street Conceptual Master plan was accepted by City Council in 2005. This With current drought conditions and the need to conserve water, many changes have While there are any number of plants and methods of landscaping, traditional
plan makes recommendations that enhance the appearance of the 4th Street corridor occurred regarding the landscaping of our yards. This includes using native and neighborhoods typically exhibit a standard pattern of planting that assists in
through the enhancement of street lighting, banners, landscaping and other street- drought tolerant plantings, better irrigation systems and other methods of conserving reinforcing the traditional, pedestrian-friendly pattern. The following outline is
scape amenities. The plan is being implemented through a series of projects that water. The following pictures depict ways in which HONNA neighbors are conserv- meant to assist property owners in following this pattern while expressing crea-
are occurring over time. ing water and still maintaining attractive and inviting lawns. tivity through the many choices of plantings that are available here in the Flor-
ida sub-tropical climate.

TREE LINE/PARKWAY This area between the sidewalk and the curb line
often features grass or low groundcovers. Shade trees such as live oaks pro-
vide shade to the street and sidewalk areas and are best planted a minimum of
40 feet part. There should be a clear area of view between the bottom branches
of the tree and the groundcover to assist with safety.

FRONT AND STREET SIDE YARDS These areas have traditionally been
landscaped in grass. However a newer trend of using water-wise groundcovers
is catching on. These groundcovers work best if they are low and non inva-
sive, such as jasmine and junipers. Invasive vines such as passion and sweet
potato vines can become unwieldy and require abundant maintenance.

FOUNDATION PLANTING Planting a row of shrubs along the base of the

building accentuates that the home is raised off the ground in a traditional
manner. Plants which remain as shrubs are best for this area such as Boxwood
Walters viburnum and Indian Hawthorne.

TREE LINE

FOUNDATION
PLANTING

FRONT AND
SIDE YARDS

TREE LINE

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RESIDENTIAL USES
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN SINGLE FAMILY RECOMMENDATIONS

Many of the recommendations in the 1990 plan related to requiring renovations and new construction to better
The early 20th century development of the neighborhood has created a strong residential context that predominately feels fit in with the traditional development pattern of the neighborhood, specifically citing the following: new con-
single family in nature. Upon a closer look, however, about 22% of the homes have accessory or garage apartments struction and additions should recognize common architectural styles within the neighborhood; homes should
have front porches and entries in front and garages face the alleys; yard setbacks should match the existing pat-
tucked within the rear yards of the single family homes. Also scattered throughout the neighborhood are a number of tern of the neighborhood.
small 2, 3 and 4 unit apartment buildings built to resemble the scale and mass of a larger single family home. This mix-
ture reinforces the tourist history of Florida which boomed between the nineteen teens through the 1950s in St. Peters- Several side streets were recommended to be vacated to create additional residential lots for new housing.
burg.

The area between 5th and 9th Avenues is the most concentrated mix of single family and multi-family uses. As the
+ +
neighborhood moves northward and closer to the water, homes become increasingly more single family in use. Beginning
in the 1950s zoning laws changed in the lower portion of the neighborhood to multi-family. During the 1950s, 60s and
70s a number of apartment buildings were built. This is most evident along North Shore Drive and closer to the down-
town as seen on 6th Avenue N. Unlike the early 20th century apartment structures, these buildings appeared more as
apartment buildings and less as larger scale single family homes. Also during this time period, a number of larger single
family homes were converted to multi-family boarding style homes. Further, a number of the original apartment build-
ings and homes were converted to adult congregate living facilities (ALFs).

Because there was a negative reaction to the way in which multi-family was being introduced into the neighborhood, cou-
pled with the discrepancy in maintenance practices between the single family homes and the multi-family homes, a move- 1 2
ment began to remove the multi-family zoning status. This was completed in 1992. Another effort to assist with creating
better redevelopment of the more deteriorated multi-family began in 1990 with the creation of the Neighborhood Redevel-
opment District (NRD). The process allowed the transfer of units within the district in hopes that high density properties + +
would be redeveloped with lesser units, allowing those units that were removed to be transferred to lower density sites
within the zoning district. It was thought that this would create a more unified density overall. This process was compli-
cated and unpredictable. Eventually, it was determined that it did not realistically address the concerns and this zoning
district was repealed.

In 1997, the Redevelopment Plan process was adopted that allowed grandfathered units to be removed and rebuilt to the
same density, if the new development could address off street parking standards, setbacks and character. If parking stan-
dards, character and setbacks could not be met, a proposal that slightly reduced the density but still allowed more than the
current could be proposed. This process was aimed at providing a more user-friendly process over the NRD process and
to allow the program to be utilized in other areas of the City where grandfathered multi-family units are prevalent, such as
the Round Lake neighborhood. 3 4

A number of new town home and condominium projects were introduced into the neighborhood through the Redevelop-
ment Plan process. Typically the replacement units far exceeded the size of the previous unit and created incompatible
+ + -
redevelopments. The Redevelopment Plan process was amended in 2004 to place safeguards within the LDRs to require
compatible, contextual design. This process appears to be working better than the previous criteria but has not been fully
tested due to the slowing real estate market. Continued monitoring of this program should occur and further tightening of
regulations may be necessary. Another opportunity regarding the redevelopment plan process could be to eliminate the
program for this neighborhood.
An additional challenge to The Historic Old Northeast is the tearing down of historic houses to build structures dispropor-
tional in size and incongruous to the character of the neighborhood. The neighborhood values adequate parking and the
need to keep approved onsite parking spaces protected and accessible. 5 6 7
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LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Unique architectural fea-  Incompatible architecture 1 YEAR

tures such as overhangs #1  Satellite dishes in the front or
&#6 side yards visible to sidewalks,  Monitor existing City protection  HONNA will monitor existing LDRs to assure that the single family appearance of the neighborhood remains HONNA, Development Ser-
 Homes renovated to origi- streets or avenues programs and propose adjustments  Continue the prohibition of converting single family homes to multi-family. vices
be made to maintain desired devel-  Monitor LDR yard setbacks which reinforce the established rhythm of the neighborhood including stoop, porch and
nal character and scale #2  Incompatible building materi- opment pattern for existing and
 Attractive and appropriate als used for constructing an building setbacks
infill construction
architecture and construc- addition including windows,  Monitor LDR height standards to assure compatible infill that is consistent with established neighborhood context
tion siding, and aluminum porch  Monitor LDRs for compliance with design standards for traditional neighborhoods
 Historical colors and vari- railings  Monitor Redevelopment Plan projects to assure compliance with design and parking standards
ety of landscaping  Homes with no or poorly
 Maintain and enhance building  HONNA will work with various entities to produce newsletter articles, informational brochures and programs to assist HONNA, Development Com-
 Open porches #1 &# 6 maintained landscaping
and yard conditions residents with efforts to maintain, renovate and restore residential buildings and yards throughout the neighborhood. munity, Pinellas County Coop-
 Energy efficient utilities  Garages facing the avenue or This could include: erative Extension, Develop-
 Well-designed condomini- street when alley access exists  Architectural character ment Services
ums on the edge of the (if no alley access, then face  Appropriate maintenance practices and repairs
neighborhood in the street only)  Use of Florida Friendly landscaping and traditional landscaping design and the proper care of mature landscap-
proper zoning (e.g., Shore  Home and landscaping designs ing
Crest on North Shore Dr.) with modern suburban appear-
#5  Encourage the conversion of  Request the City to expedite permitting processes to encourage conversion to less intensive number of units Development Services
ance
 multi-family units back to single
Well-maintained existing  Homes under continual con-
family or to a lesser number of
multi-family in residential struction.
zones # 3 & # 4 units
 Homes with no windows on
 Appropriate reuse of older the first or second floors in any  Promote safety-oriented design  Assist residents with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices Police Department
buildings for condomini- wall of the building  Encourage residents to light private properties at night Neighborhood Partnership
ums  New construction and addi-
 Encourage and promote energy  HONNA will work with various entities to produce newsletter articles, informational brochures and programs to assist HONNA, Development Com-
 Duplexes designed to look tions which are over sized and residents energy conservation practices including: munity, Energy conservation
like a single family home efficiency and conservation
cover the entire site # 7  The use of energy efficient technologies professionals
#3  Unoccupied, abandoned and  How to install such improvements without diminishing the character of the house and neighborhood (i.e. back
 Quality historical multi- boarded buildings yards or shielded from sight)
family restorations with
varied architectural styles  Heavily tinted and mirrored  Use of Federal tax credits and other financial incentives
and scale of buildings #4 glass films
5 Year

 Encourage higher standard of  Assist landlords with understanding of how better units equate to better tenants, higher rents and fewer problems HONNA, Landlord Associa-
multi-family properties  Encourage tenant screening practices tions
 Hold annual rental property improvement contest

30 Year

 Address parking shortage in  Evaluate a residential permit program Transportation and Parking,
area between 5th and 9th Ave-  Encourage property owners to provide additional (appropriate) off street parking through the reopening of garages and Development Services
nues North providing drive areas off the alley

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COMMERCIAL USES
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN COMMERCIAL USE RECOMMENDATIONS The original plan addressed commercial depth, investigating wid-
ening of 4th street and better appearances of buildings, landscaping and rights-of-ways. Many of these recommendations have been implemented
with the exception of widening of 4th Street, which has not been brought forward as a recommendation of this plan.

Commercial uses located within the neighborhood are predominantly oriented toward 5th
Avenue North and 4th Street. These traditional commercial uses include restaurants, of- + +
fice uses, retail venues, gas and automotive supplies. These businesses cater to residents
of The Historic Old Northeast and surrounding neighborhoods like Uptown, Crescent
Lake and Crescent Heights. However, several have a broader customer base reaching to
the middle part of the City. Within the southern section of the neighborhood there are
several commercial uses interior to the neighborhood. These consist of several bed and
breakfasts, a neighborhood-scaled restaurant and an office use located within an older
home on Beach Drive, all located in the NT-2 zoning district.

The commercial uses add to the character and convenience of the neighborhood by pro-
viding goods and services to the residents, often allowing neighbors to stroll to dinner or 1 2
drop off their car for repair. Most venues were built in the middle period of the 20th cen-
tury when parking demands were lower and when other land use requirements such as
providing storm water retention, green space buffering and other provisions of today’s
+ -
codes were minimal or non- existent.

Redevelopment of the commercial properties, located on 4th Street and 5th Avenue N. has
challenged the neighborhood. Trying to introduce additional parking or meeting other re-
quirements has often led to additional residential lots located behind the commercial prop-
erty being purchased for expansion and parking.

Ultimately a balance must be reached that allows minimal intrusion into the neighborhood
to permit businesses to function properly in exchange for quality buffering and transition
to the residential portion of the neighborhood. This must be accomplished in a way that
creates a clear and consistent entry sequence along each block and adds value to those
3 4
properties that abut the commercial land uses, not devaluing them or creating secondary
impacts which erode the quality of life at these properties.
A RECOMMENDATION FOR ADDRESSING COMMERCIAL DEPTH: HONNA’s desire to see 4th Street revitalized must
Changes in transportation will likely lead to smaller modes of transportation and should include creating a quality transition from the commercial into the residential portions of the neighborhood. Traditionally, commercial uses faced 4th Street with
buildings located at the front, a small amount of parking to the rear (off of an alleyway). The alley separated the commercial use and the residential portion of the
be recognized in future Land Development Regulations as a way of limiting neighborhood neighborhood. This worked very well when there was limited vehicular traffic. However, after WWII, businesses became more auto oriented and required addi-
intrusions and encouraging smaller commercial developments. tional parking. Shops also gained larger footprints and expansion pressures started pushing into the neighborhood. As this occurred, properties located immediately
adjacent to the businesses fell into disrepair and became less desirable places to reside.

The 1990 plan recommended drawing a line behind 4th Street that limited commercial intrusion to a depth of 150 feet. This rule has guided land use and zoning
changes over the past 20 years. However, ―hard rules‖ such as this one don’t always correspond with existing property lines, and can and do lead to tension between
neighborhood residents and commercial interests. Residential zoning districts also allow parking when associated with a commercial use, which has led to multiple
interpretations of the 150 foot rule. While a specific depth does begin to address the transition from commercial to residential, it is also critical to address the buffer-
ing and screening between the two uses, location of utility functions and the surrounding context. These, and other key factors control the quality of life between the
two uses and if done properly, allow a more compatible transition between the two, differing uses.

It is recommended that the 150 foot guideline remain and be further clarified. Further it is recommended that additional criteria be applied which better evaluate the
way in which a project creates the transition. It is recommended that in order to better address commercial intrusion, the Association work with the City to develop
guidelines (incorporated into the LDRs) to be used to evaluate projects for approval and to guide appropriate site design. The result is to create a strong commercial
core that protects and enhances the adjacent properties and creates an environment of redevelopment that is clear, where developers, property owners and residents
collaborate to improve and redevelop the corridor and adjacent properties.

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COMMERCIAL USES
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Well-maintained Bed  Poorly maintained 1 YEAR

and Breakfast estab- buildings
lishments where per-  Better define criteria regarding commercial depth along 4th Street corridor  Request City to work with neighborhood associations adjacent to the 4th Street HONNA, Adjacent
 Properties with little corridor to better define commercial depth within the corridor including buffering, Neighborhood Associations,
mitted in the
or no landscaping business orientation, location of dumpsters and utility functions, parking, etc. 4th Street Business Associa-
neighborhood #1
 Quality re-use of older  Vacant and boarded  Request LDRs that clearly articulate requirements so that developers and resi- tion, Development Services
homes buildings dents know what is required in the beginning of a redevelopment project and out-
 Poor quality renova- comes are predictable and supportive of both commercial and residential desires
 Maintained historic
character in commer- tions (e.g., no win-  Require all businesses to have 4th Street or 5th Avenue orientation
cial corridors dows, doors, etc.) 
 Enhance appearance of the 4th Street corridor Continue implementation of the 4th Street Garden District Plan Internal Services, Code
 Local businesses  Businesses facilitating  Assist building owners with Florida-friendly landscape practices appropriate to Compliance and Assistance,
which add character # illegal activities and commercial properties Development Services
2 allowing public nui-  Enforce building maintenance requirements
 Quality commercial sances IE. Motels  Enforce landscaping requirements
renovations #2 & #3  Businesses within the
 Neighborhood scale residential sections of 5 Year
commercial establish- the neighborhood
ment on 7th Avenue  Evaluate and enhance CT-1 zoning and other related regulations to assure proper  Review allowable uses to determine appropriate mixing of uses and to discourage Development Services De-
and 2nd Street
 Utility lines desired redevelopment pattern is being implemented inappropriate uses partment
 Palladium Theatre and  Adult use businesses  Review Adult Use Ordinance
other artistic venues  Front yard chain link  Determine if front yard setbacks are appropriate to the scale and volume of traffic
 Improved landscaping fences on 4th Street
 Establish a comprehensive, commercial, traditional sidewalk ordinance to create a
and greenscaping of  Poorly maintained
pedestrian-friendly, historically-appropriate environment
commercial properties buffer fences and
 Address sign ordinance to better design signage in traditional neighborhood com-
walls with no land-
mercial corridors
scaping #4
 Unscreened dumpsters  Determine the desire and benefit of reintroducing neighborhood-scaled retail uses in  Determine if residents see this type of business as beneficial within the neighbor- HONNA, Urban Land Insti-
 Lack of maintained interior portions of the neighborhood where it once existed (between 5th and 9th hood tute, Development Services
green space in the Avenues)  Determine primary and secondary impacts of such uses under today’s market con-
front and side yard ditions
setbacks  Determine market needs
 Delivery trucks not  Determine physical needs such as parking, retention, etc.
obeying established
 Maintain scale and character of the existing commercial corridors  Develop programs that encourage the reuse and improvement of existing commer- Development Services
rules
cial structures versus demolition and infill
 Overabundance of
 Encourage the City to develop simpler ―change of use regulations‖ that allow ex-
signage and lack of
isting homes located in the commercial corridors to be reused verses demolished
sign ordinance en-
 Encourage the development of a ―tear down‖ ordinance that protects buildings
forcement
from demolition until a redevelopment plan is in place and financed (avoid vacant
 Traffic patterns that
lots)
encourage traffic into
the neighborhood  Encourage and promote energy efficiency and conservation  HONNA will work with various entities to produce newsletter articles, informa- HONNA, Development
 Billboards pylon signs tional brochures and programs to assist residents energy conservation practices Community, Energy conser-
including: vation professionals
 The use of energy efficient technologies
 How to install such improvements without diminishing the character of
the house and neighborhood (i.e. back yards or shielded from sight)
 Use of Federal tax credits and other financial incentives

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS The original plan does not directly
address Historic Preservation as a topic, but does discuss preserving context, unique features and protecting the architectural
legacy, brick streets, granite curbing and hexagon block sidewalks. Many of these items have been addressed to a basic level.
The Historic Old Northeast neighborhood a.k.a, (North Shore) was designated to the National Register of However, if stricter enforcement is desired, additional criteria of this plan will need to be implemented.
Historic Places as an Historic District in 2003. The neighborhood is recognized for its concentration of early
20th century homes built on narrow brick streets, its granite curbing and hexagon block sidewalks, all shaded + +
by a dense mature tree canopy. Within the North Shore National Register District there are 3,220 contribut-
ing buildings and 559 non-contributing buildings.

According to the City's 1985 architectural survey, almost half of the homes are built in the Mediterranean or
Colonial Revival styles. The remaining half consist of a variety of Craftsman, Vernacular, Minimal Tradi-
tional and Prairie styles typical of the time frame. The neighborhood also displays the changes in develop-
ment patterns that began with the City Beautiful movement near the turn of the century. This is noted in the 1 2
contrast between the highly regulated, gridded street and alley pattern used throughout the neighborhood and
the curvilinear, boulevard style street patterns seen in the Granada Terrace subdivision. Granada Terrace, a
1924 subdivision created by C. Perry Snell, was designated a Local Historic District in 1988. It features a + +
significant concentration of Mediterranean Revival homes sited on large, tropically landscaped lots.

When surveyed in 1999, overwhelming support was given to recognizing the unique charm and character of
the neighborhood as residents rated this one of three most important attributes. However, while people see
maintaining this character and charm as vital to maintaining their values and quality of life within the
neighborhood, residents are often skeptical of efforts that would place restrictions on how this is done.
3 4
In 2006, the Neighborhood Association sought to have the neighborhood designated a Local Historic District
under the City’s historic preservation program. The ordinance requires that 66% of the neighbors agree to + +
the designation. However, by 2007 it became clear that this percentage of support could not be met and the
application was withdrawn.

No doubt this debate will carry on in The Old Northeast and many neighborhoods throughout the country.
Whether or not the neighborhood is designated a Local Historic District or not may be less important than
the residents truly understanding just what is important in their neighborhood and the importance of main-
taining those unique attributes that make their neighborhood special. Therefore, since the withdrawal of the
Local Historic District application in 2007, the Association has concentrated its preservation efforts on edu-
cation.
5 6
In 2008, the Neighborhood Association published a book, ―Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views from the Vi-
noy,‖ which describes the history of the neighborhood in the context of the surrounding area. Other educa-
tional programs, marketing tools and activities will continue to better inform the residents about preservation
+ +
practices and assist in allowing people to make better informed decisions when considering altering or reno-
vating their homes.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS
 Historically restored  The use of incom- 1 YEAR
and renovated prop- patible or inconsis-
erties #1, #2 & #3 tent building materi-  Assist residents with information on appropriate historic preservation practices and  HONNA will work with various entities to produce newsletter articles, informational HONNA, Development
principles brochures and programs to assist residents with efforts to enhance and respect the historic Services, Florida Trust
 Front porches, ei- als
features of the neighborhood. This could include: for Historic Preservation ,
ther open or appro-  Above ground
 Architectural styles National Trust for His-
priately enclosed #1 swimming pools not
 Appropriate maintenance practices, repairs, designs of additions and infill con- toric Preservation, Devel-
&#8 shielded from the
struction opment Community
 Historical plaques public right of way
for homes  Teardowns  How to research the history of a home
 Historical markers  Front-facing garages  The pros and cons of local historic designation
at Gateways  Lack of enforce-  Property tax credits available to persons renovating historic structures
 Compatible archi- ment and oversight  Develop education and incentive programs to assist property owners in implement-  HONNA will work with various entities to develop programs that encourage the reten- HONNA, Development
tectural styles and of design review ing proper preservation practices tion and enhancement of neighborhood elements. This could include: Services, Florida Trust
details for new con- standards  Open Porch grant for Historic Preservation,
struction  Indiscriminate tear-  Window repair grant program National Trust for His-
 Compatibly de- ing down of signifi- toric Preservation, Devel-
 Reward program and assistance for those who designate their properties to the
signed and detailed cant buildings opment Community
local historic register
additions and reno-  Incompatible addi-
vations tions and infill con-  Update National Register Historic District to include post-World War II buildings  Amend National Register application to include homes that now meet the 50 year age HONNA, State of Flor-
 Windows and doors struction threshold of inclusion ida, Division of Historic
placed on all four  Inappropriate use of Resources
sides of a building building materials
(360 degree archi-  Assist 3 residents with the process of individually designating their homes to the  Encourage residents of historically or architecturally significant homes to consider making HONNA, Development
 Incompatible scale Services
tecture) Local Historic Register an individual application to the Local Historic Register
and massing of new
 Garages accessed construction 5 Year
from alleys
 Streetscape features  Develop a program to recognize the history of the neighborhood that allows individ-  Establish plaque program for homes and buildings HONNA
#4 ual property owners to participate  Establish a restoration award program
 Hexagon Block  Submit applications on behalf of residents or assist residents in applying for restoration
sidewalks # 5 awards from St. Petersburg Preservation Inc, the Florida and National Trusts for Historic
 Granite curbs and Preservation
brick streets #6
 Assist 5 additional residents with the process of individually designating their  Encourage residents of historically or architecturally significant homes to consider making HONNA, Development
 Tree canopy # 6
homes to the Local Historic Register an individual application to the Local Historic Register Services
 Snell Isle Bridge # 7
 Better protect existing buildings from demolition  Encourage the City to develop a ―tear down‖ ordinance that prevents demolition of his- HONNA, CONA, other
toric and character defining buildings allowing time for investigation of saving the build- traditional neighbor-
ing, relocation of the building or requiring that redevelopment plans be in place including hoods, Development Ser-
financing and appropriate infill design (as to prevent speculative vacant lots) vices

30 Year
 Determine if residential attitudes have shifted regarding local designation  Monitor understanding and knowledge of Historic Preservation HONNA
 Resurvey residents to determine level of support prior to initiating any attempts to have
the neighborhood designated as a local historic district.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WHY IS PRESERVATION IMPORTANT: Many people believe preservation is all about aesthetics and ―taste" but Exterior alterations to designated historic properties require review and approval by the City of St. Petersburg. This re-
studies have shown that it is significantly more about economics and quality of life. Historic neighborhoods often have higher view, known as the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) process, is designed to protect landmarks from being adversely
property values and are more stable during economic downturns. Because of their intimate, pedestrian friendly layout, they tend altered or demolished. To seek approval of changes, alterations or additions to a locally designated property, the property
to encourage more socialization which provides for a higher quality of life and, with neighbor knowing neighbor, can aid public owner should apply to the Development Services Department for a COA. It is best if the property owner speaks to the
safety. Two reports published by the State of Florida, using HONNA as base research, fully discuss the economic and quality of historic preservation staff prior to making plans so that any specific requirements can be incorporated into the application.
life issues as related to historic preservation. They are available on http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/preservation/economic_impact.pdf This avoids having to have plans redrawn or edited. Also, the City has prewritten design guidelines to assist property
owners, architects and contractors in successfully completing an application for COA.

WHAT SHOULD BE PRESERVED? Many people think that preserving a neighborhood or district is merely a discus- COAs apply to exterior alterations and site work only. A COA is not needed for interior work. Projects costing less than
sion of the housing stock. While the buildings are a significant part of the character of a district, many other features such as the $50,000 and not considered maintenance or minor work are reviewed by City staff and require notification of surrounding
narrow streets, placement of the homes on the lots, the lot layout itself, the trees and landscaping all contribute. In fact, all ele- property owners, a process that takes approximately 20 days. Maintenance and minor projects can be approved the same
ments in the neighborhood combine to create its unique charm. A concerted effort must be made to communicate to residents that day as application. Projects costing more than $50,000 are reviewed by the Community Preservation Commission (CPC)
each individual element needs to be respected in order to maintain the integrity of the whole. For example, the heavy tree canopy about one month after submission of the COA application.
throughout the neighborhood adds to the old world charm. If something happened that meant all trees in the neighborhood had to
be taken down, the character of the neighborhood would be significantly changed overnight. Local Register listing offers tax and regulatory relief for property owners. Local Register properties are eligible for St.
Petersburg’s ad valorem tax exemption program, entitling them to a credit on City and county taxes incurred from reha-
bilitating a historic property. Under the new Florida Building Code, locally designated historic properties are exempt
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES? The National Register is an official listing of from meeting the literal application of certain parts of the code. For example, historic property owners are exempt from
neighborhoods, properties, sites and buildings throughout the country that reflect the historic development of our nation, requirements to bring buildings into complete compliance when renovation costs exceed 50% of replacement value. In
states and local communities. The Register is maintained by the National Park Service under the Secretary of the Interior. addition, historic property owners may receive variances from local flood hazard requirements when reconstructing, reha-
bilitating or restoring their structures.
Sometimes, property owners misunderstand how listing on the National Register affects them. Listing on the National Reg-
ister is wrongly assumed to burden property owners with additional permit requirements. National Register listing should Finally, in historic districts, designation provides neighborhood stability through property value appreciation. National
not be confused with Local Register listing, whereby the City imposes requirements for exterior alterations. There is nothing studies demonstrate property value appreciation in historic districts is substantially greater than in undesignated neighbor-
in the regulations for National Register listing that would prevent a private property owner from making any alterations or hoods, a finding repeated in St. Petersburg.
even demolishing their building unless they sought government funds to do so.

The National Register is first and foremost a planning tool used by federal and state agencies to evaluate the effects of their
actions on important historic resources. National Register listing mainly affects federal and state agencies which undertake HELPFUL PRESERVATION WEBSITES:
projects using public money impacting historic properties, such as transportation, housing or public school board projects
which propose demolition of a historic building or expansion into a historic district.
http://www.preservationnation.org/
Listing on the National Register makes available several incentives to eligible property owners. National Register properties
may be eligible for the Federal Income Tax Credit if they are income producing and undergo substantial rehabilitation in
accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The tax credit amounts to 20 percent of the eli- http://www.floridatrust.org/
gible costs of rehabilitation.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/historic/default.htm
National Register properties are also eligible for St. Petersburg’s ad valorem tax exemption program, which entitles them to
a credit on the City and county taxes incurred from rehabilitating a historic property. http://www.stpetepreservation.org/
WHAT IS THE LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES? The Local Register is an official listing of http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/preservation/
neighborhoods, properties, sites and buildings throughout the city that are architecturally and historically significant to our
community. Local Register designation is an official action taken by the St. Petersburg City Council through approval of an
ordinance which grants certain benefits and imposes certain obligations on the landowner. http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/preservation/
planning_for_the_past.pdf
Local register properties are buildings, sites, objects, districts or structures and include such architectural landmarks as the
Vinoy Hotel and Snell Arcade, as well as Pre-Columbian archaeological sites like Maximo Point and Weedon Island. In ad- http://www.law.ufl.edu/cgr/technical-report.shtml
dition, neighborhoods can be designated historic landmarks as historic districts; St. Petersburg has two – Roser Park and
Granada Terrace. The City also has designated a hexagon sidewalk preservation district in Old Southeast designed to protect http://www.nps.gov/nr/
the character of its streetscape.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Each individual has a personal responsibility toward maintaining the character and quality of the neighborhood, but real preservation begins when collaborative efforts are made. A common reaction when people hear about preservation activities in their neighbor-
hood is to say, ―Hey, wait a minute, don’t tell me what to do with my property!‖ Yes, everyone does have the right to do with their property as they see fit. However, taking a step back for a moment and possibly a deep breath, remember that most people moved into
the neighborhood because they enjoyed and appreciated its overall charm and character. So if an individual property owner decides that he doesn’t like the trees, or would like to have a garage facing the avenue, or didn’t want to go to the expense of relaying the
hexagon block sidewalk, he feels safe in assuming his simple little changes are not going to affect the overall character of the neighborhood. And, yes, if he were the only one on the block to make that assumption, he might be right. However, you have to ask your-
self what happens when everyone takes that attitude? Soon the district is lost… and the consequence of losing the district will translate into lost value to each and every property owner. Therefore, it is important that all residents feel an ownership in what is collec-
tively creating individual value and work toward protecting it.

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITY: The Association can be the collective voice and point of information regarding the character of the neighborhood and its protection. The biggest role of the Neighborhood Association is first and foremost to
provide education. If the majority of residents understand those components of the neighborhood that make it special and why it is important to protect those assets, typically they will freely participate. When an individual decides he needs to add on to his home,
fence in this yard or place a driveway, he will make better choices that meet his needs and the need to protect the character of the neighborhood. The Association should continue its efforts to inform residents. The recently published book, ―Souvenir of St. Peters-
burg, Views from the Vinoy,‖ is a great way of providing knowledge about the neighborhood. The annual Candlelight Tour of Homes highlights ways in which people have renovated their homes to meet individual needs while maintaining their overall character.
Workshops on topics such as how to restore the original wooden windows and how to design appropriate additions should become common agenda items for the Neighborhood Association. Great care must be taken by the Association as a whole to understand that
not every individual in the neighborhood has knowledge or appreciation of preservation. An individual who is doing something that is detracting from the overall character of the neighborhood is indicative of that. This should also be an indicator that a workshop or
newsletter article on that subject may be needed.

Another often overlooked aspect of the Association is education of outside agencies which work in the neighborhood. Often preservationists think everyone has the same knowledge and background as they do. For example, when City workers come through the
neighborhood and replace hexagon sidewalks with concrete, there is an immediate negative reaction. But this response needs to be less about ―how dare they do that in my neighborhood‖ and more about recognizing that it is a symptom of the lack of understanding
about the importance of preservation within the larger community. The Association’s role in this case is to educate outside agencies about the importance of preservation and about what is unique and character defining within the neighborhood so that city- wide initia-
tives and routine maintenance are done appropriately. (Please see discussion on Government Responsibilities below).

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Ultimately, most alterations within a neighborhood will come from individual property owners. Understandably, no one likes to be told that they should be doing something differently, or not at all. The real responsibility of an
individual resident is two-fold: if you support preservation, try to work with your neighbors to educate them. Share with them the names of the contractor who helped you restore your windows or built your addition. Have discussions about the importance of the
value the neighborhood brings to them and the value appropriately designed renovations add to their property. If you do not consider yourself a preservationist or question preservation’s validity, ask yourself why that is the case. If you are contemplating making
alterations to you property, investigate whether you can get what you want, while also maintaining your home’s overall character. Attend workshops and seminars put on by the Association as a way to filter out fact from fiction.

An often overlooked responsibility of the property owner is to educate and monitor workers who come onto your property. Many character defining attributes to the neighborhood are lost due to simple lack of understanding. For example, the majority of hexagon
block sidewalks lost throughout the district have been lost due to damage by contractors, moving companies and tree trimmers (for example) driving over these sidewalks. Please take the time to let workers on your property know that you fully expect them to protect
or work around these resources and restore them to like-new condition if they are damaged. In the long run, this will save you, the homeowner, time and money.

THE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: When a neighborhood becomes popular, all too often redevelopment begins. This is not necessarily a bad thing and can have many positive results in enhancing the overall charm and
value to the neighborhood. However, in some cases it can also be a significant detriment to a community. Architects and developers should commit themselves to understanding the fundamental characteristics of the neighborhood and make sure that what they are
proposing is compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood. The construction industry needs to understand that there are important aspects of the neighborhood such as the granite curbs and hexagon sidewalks that are irreplaceable. Preventing construc-
tion vehicles from running over these resources without protecting them must become a priority.

GOVERNMENT AND UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES: Many who work in government or are responsible for the maintenance of utilities and infrastructure have limited training or knowledge of preservation practices. It is important for the general public to recog-
nize that most public or private utility workers have limited contact with historic neighborhoods. Most cities throughout the United States have less than 5% of their land area covered with historic neighborhoods. It is incumbent upon the leaders of communities, the
policy makers and training staff to become educated about the proper protection of historic resources and make sure that the employees who work in historic areas address them appropriately.

The current political powers of the City of St. Petersburg have supported preservation practices. Their adoption of the new LDRs recognizes the importance of the traditional and suburban fabrics within the City and have set up basic protections that relate to the pri-
vate property portion of the City. The Development Services Department has also made workers within the department aware of better preservation practices. Development Services also has a Preservation Program that provides staff assistance in protection of desig-
nated historic resources. The policy makers should continue to set policies and make laws that protect and enhance the historic resources throughout the community.

While many of the middle and upper management staff members in a variety of departments throughout the City understand basic preservation practices, this information has not adequately been disseminated to the front line employees. These are the people who
come in direct contact with the historic resources on a daily basis and make decisions that can either protect the resource or see to its destruction. Since the City of St. Petersburg has a significant number of traditional neighborhoods, it should be a goal of all employ-
ees of the City to have a solid understanding of the importance of preservation and a full knowledge of how it should be implemented within their line of work.

In order to better protect the historic resources located within the public rights of way, the City should develop an educational program that would assist employees (and all utility company workers) on how to preserve these elements within our community.

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 HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN ZONING AND LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Many recommendations were made in
ZONING AND LAND USE the original plan involving changes to zoning and land use. Most dealt with addressing the unique character of the neighborhood.
NDR addressed many of these concerns. The adoption of the new LDRs in 2007 further addressed zoning and land use deficien-
cies.
Zoning regulations govern the type of development and create the built form of a neighborhood. These
rules are often the ―front line‖ in creating and maintaining the character of any area. Zoning regula- + +
tions provide protections which assist in maintaining property values.

The first zoning regulations in The Historic Old Northeast neighborhood were put in place in the
1920s when the majority of the neighborhood was originally constructed and are credited with creating
the unique character of the neighborhood. However, planning practices changed after World War II as
a new concept of neighborhood was created known today as the suburbs. This new neighborhood type
was predominantly automobile-oriented and with the expanding use of the automobile new and more
diverse types of uses were created which brought motels, auto repair station and drive thru businesses
to 4th Street. Suburban setbacks were geared toward having wide, less deep lots which differed from
the pattern created in The Historic Old Northeast. Alleys were no longer part of the pattern and ga-
rages moved to the front yard. Back yards became more private with rear decks and patios replacing
front porches. 1 2
Unfortunately, in the 1970s the City changed its zoning laws to reflect this new pattern of development.
These new rules did not fit the existing character of The Historic Old Northeast and went a long way - +
towards introducing new uses and character defining features that were not consistent with neighbor-
hood development patterns.

During the first planning process, completed in early 1990, many issues were raised and addressed re-
garding land use and zoning. Many programs such as Neighborhood Design Review (NDR) were de-
veloped to assist in correcting some of the flaws in the zoning regulations. Despite these well inten-
tioned programs, it is fair to say that these were band aid solutions which would not completely work
unless the Land Development Regulations were rewritten.

In October of 2007, the City adopted a new set of Land Development Regulations which recognized 3 4
the unique character of traditional neighborhoods. Residents of The Historic Old Northeast partici-
pated extensively in this process and assisted in the development of a zoning ordinance specifically de-
signed to address the traditional development pattern of 60 foot wide residential lots. Design stan- - +
dards were put into this ordinance outlining how a building is sited on the lot, requiring parking to the
rear and porches to the front of the structures. Minimum architectural treatments were developed for
all sides of buildings to assure that all elevations contain architectural elements.

Monitoring of these new regulations should be made a high priority. A review of variances to the new
rules is critical to assure that the patterns of development are not challenged or changed unless needed
to better reinforce the context.

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ZONING AND LAND USE
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 A limited num-  B&Bs that are too close 1 YEAR

ber of conven- together 
 Evaluate existing ALF facilities Determine if existing ALFs are currently licensed and inspected and monitor for continued compliance HONNA, State of Florida, Division
ience stores  ALFs / CLFs – too  Seek Legislative assistance to improve state regulations for care and licensing requirements for ALF facilities of Children and Families
 Lower density many / too close together
zoning and  Swing-set in front  Monitor and amend existing Land  Address commercial depth as recommended in the commercial section of this plan HONNA, Development Services
smaller scale for yards / corner side yards Development Regulations if needed to  Monitor existing auto related uses; if these uses close, this status should be reported to the City to start the time period for
multi-family that maintain character of neighborhood abandonment.
 Adult use (lingerie /
encourages reuse  Monitor applications requesting drive thrus as special exception uses to determine secondary impacts to adjacent neighbor-
toys) businesses # 3
of existing prop- hoods are addressed
erties # 1  Unkempt properties  Monitor existing LDR districts for any proposed changes that would allow additional commercial uses along Beach Drive
 Traditional set-  Parking lots located di-  Monitor existing Bed and Breakfast regulations
back from com- rectly on 4th Street  Monitor existing adult use ordinance
mercial corner #  Conversions which in-  Evaluate current setbacks along 4th Street to determine if a larger front yard setback is needed to improve the pedestrian
2&#6 crease population den- scale of the street
 Landscaping sity per lot, require build  Encourage the City to evaluate height limitations utilized by other communities such as Winter Park which limits building
along street edge -out of new amenities to 2 story and 30 feet
#2 like garage structures  Encourage the City to lower the impervious surface ratio in the NT-3 zoning district to create smaller building footprints
 Neighborhood and increase overall  Request the City to limit the time real estate project signs and contractors signs remain on site without construction occur-
building mass (e.g., 10 ring
scale shops and
small footage units con-  Evaluate parking along coffee Pot Blvd. If street parking is allowed or could be allowed, request the City remove the abil-
restaurants
verted to 6 larger town- ity for residents to install circular driveways if there is alley access
 Bed and Break- houses which then house
fasts # 4 more people per unit and 5 Year
 Architecturally more people overall per
appropriate reno- lot)  Preserve mature trees  Work with CONA, other traditional neighborhoods and the City to develop a comprehensive tree preservation ordinance HONNA, CONA, Traditional
which better protects older trees (not merely let them be removed and then replaced with new, different trees) this program neighborhoods, Development Ser-
vation and addi-  Rules that would allow should be implemented within three years vices
tions additional high rises
 Appropriately along 4th Street , Beach  Encourage energy efficiency appropri-  Sponsor educational workshops on energy efficient appliances, equipment, renovation and construction practices. Development Services Department
scaled infill con- Drive, 5th Avenue N. ate to older structures  Encourage City to adopt LEED certified standards for renovation and construction projects that are appropriate to older
struction # 2  Renovations that remove structures
 Energy efficient windows # 5  Monitor LDR requirement that require utilitarian functions not be visible from the right of way such as solar panels or other
construction and energy wise products when installed on private property
renovations
(LEED) 30 Year

 Monitor existing Land Development  Encourage City to maintain its rich history of proactive planning such as the Nolen , Bartholomew, Conceptual and Vision HONNA, Development Services
Regulations for compatibility with the 2020 plans Department
neighborhood pattern of development  Encourage residents to actively participate in planning activities which affect the neighborhood

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 HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN ZONING AND LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS The original plan focused on poor
CODE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY property conditions, yard and building maintenance. Many changes to the way the Code Compliance and Assistance Depart-
ment operates and changes and additional regulations to the property maintenance code have addressed a number of issues over
the years. Property maintenance conditions remain a focus of this plan.
The appearance of properties is often an indicator of property values and can often be related to the per-
ception of safety in a neighborhood. The proper care and maintenance of the structures that comprise
The Historic Old Northeast has always been a concern. The original 1990 plan identified code enforce-
ment (specifically the enforcement of property maintenance codes) as one of the primary issues. At that - -
time several programs were initiated to address this issue. These included systematic code enforcement,
the Certificate of Inspection Program and programs like the Action Fund to help owners pay for home
improvements. In the 1999 neighborhood survey, the appearance of houses and lawns was one of the top
five most urgent problems. HONNA created a code enforcement committee early in the first planning
process and later became a partner in a process of ―City Teams‖ that brought City staff and neighborhood
residents together to prioritize problem issues and jointly work to resolve them. At the time of the first
plan, information was hard to come by and not widely available. Now, the code enforcement informa-
tion is computerized, available on the City’s web site and available to everyone. Code Compliance per-
sonnel are available to speak at Association meetings and frequently provide educational training, infor-
mational materials or updates on the status of cases in the neighborhood. 1 2
Code enforcement (or code compliance as the program is currently known) is an ongoing concern for all
neighborhoods. Diligent enforcement is only part of the solution. Educational programs that help prop- - -
erty owners understand the standards and ordinances that apply to them is the most important step toward
general compliance. This section illustrates some of the most common problems that occur and gives
examples of issues that residents have identified as creating the most concern.

Public safety is an important aspect of any neighborhood. Feeling safe is vital to enjoying the neighbor-
hood and having a high quality of life. When the 1990 plan was developed, crime and public safety were
vital to the plan. However, as conditions have improved significantly over the past 20 years, public
safety has become less of a driving force. However, this must be monitored, and in the recessionary pe-
riod being experienced today, some aspects of public safety are moving back into the forefront.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an internationally recognized program 3 4

that looks to improve the design of an environment as a way to displace, discourage and reduce criminal
activity. Many neighborhood associations have provided educational opportunities and implemented
programs to enhance their environment and thus reduce the opportunity for crime. Promoting better - -
lighting, encouraging landscaping that allows visual accessibility and demarking boundaries within a
neighborhood are all ways of making the neighborhood feel safer and more aesthetically pleasing.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Code enforcement  Unkempt properties # 3 & # 5 1 YEAR

sweeps of proper-
 Minimally maintained housing  Improve code enforcement process  Request the City to reinstitute the City team process of the top 10 violation list. HONNA, Code Compli-
ties throughout
conditions where homes have  Association shall invite City staff to neighborhood meetings and encourage better communication between ance and Assistance De-
the neighborhood
peeling paint, rotted wood, etc. neighborhood and City staff regarding chronic and pervasive code violations partment
 Code Enforce- #5  Appoint HONNA liaison and City designate liaison as ombudsman to support anonymity and objectivity when Neighborhood Partner-
ment’s commit-
ment to promote  Parking in front yards and on code violations are reported from the Association ship
and preserve our non designated surfaces # 1  Code enforcement staff should attend HONNA meetings on a quarterly basis
quality of life and  Abandoned shopping carts  Encourage consistent and effective implementation of code enforcement practices and policies
help maintain the  Vacant / boarded houses # 3  Improve City web site to be more user-friendly allowing easy access to the code enforcement information
standard of living  Encourage residents to report code violations to Code Compliance and Assistance Department
within the
 Poorly maintained fences
 Request City to perform annual code sweeps including priority items such as:
neighborhood  Boats in front yard and on  POD regulations
streets # 4  deteriorated fence conditions
 Limited or no landscaping # 5  yard parking
 Unkempt vacant lot / over-  vacant lots and overgrowth
grown plants # 2 & # 6
 Address length of time that construction can occur  Encourage the City to recognize the difference between restoration projects and routine renovations and mainte- HONNA, CONA, Devel-
 Accumulated trash # 4 & # 6 on projects nance and assign specific time periods and progress schedules opment Services
 Outdoor storage # 4
 Fence violations - front yard &  Assist residents with understanding basic code vio-  Develop educational programs / newsletter article relating to code enforcement regulations HONNA
height restrictions, type of lations  Regularly run a copy of the City's top 10 code violations brochure in the neighborhood newsletter
fence
 Commercial - parking on side-  Enhance and expand Crime Watch  Strengthen existing crime watch program useing modern technologies such as e-mail alerts HONNA, Police Depart-
walk and right-of-way  Provide Crime Watch with funding to assist them in providing education, signage or other needs of crime watch ment
 Lack of follow through from  Work with adjacent neighborhood Crime Watch programs to address common problems associated with both
Code Enforcement neighborhoods
 Disregard for regulations con-  Participate in the annual Police Department Citizens retreat
cerning commercial vehicles in  Encourage residents to participate in the Citizens Police Academy when offered
the neighborhood  See recommendations under Streetscape section regarding street lighting
 Chronic, perpetual construction  Develop newsletter articles and programs for residents such as Crime Prevention Thru Environmental Design
where limited progress is made (CPTED)
 Construction signs and sales
signs of projects that remain up
for lengthy periods of time and 5 Year
after projects have been can-  Continue to monitor conditions within the  Continue to monitor code violations within the neighborhood and address them through educational and enforce- HONNA, Code Enforce-
celed # 2 neighborhood and code enforcement process as ment practices ment and Assistance
needed  Continue to monitor code enforcement processes and recommend changes and modifications as needed

 Enhance landlord and tenant responsibility  Assist landlords with understanding of how better units equate to better tenants, higher rents and fewer problems HONNA, Landlord Asso-
 Encourage tenant screening practices ciations Police Depart-
 Utilize Nuisance Abatement or other programs to address rental properties where criminal activity is occurring ment

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TRAFFIC
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1990 PLAN—TRAFFIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Transportation issues were primary in the 1990 plan and made up a major component of the recommendations for improvement. The plan fo-
Traffic issues are important to every neighborhood. They can also be related to the per- cused on ways to reduce traffic speed in the neighborhood. The plan specifically proposed demonstration projects: (1) stop signs at two inter-
ception of safety. Blatant and continuous speeding, traffic violations and stop sign run- sections—1st Street at 13th Avenue N. and Locust Street at 17th Avenue N.E.; (2) a pilot traffic circle project at 1st Street and 17th Avenue N.
The plan further stated that if the proposed stop signs did not prove successful they should be replaced with traffic circles.
ning are unsafe for pedestrians, bicyclists and especially children. Many of the projects
implemented since the 1990 plan was completed have been to specifically address these Parking was also identified as a problem. The plan recommended that all existing structures with two or more units shall provide at least one
issues. off-street parking space for every one unit within 15 years of adoption of the plan. An incentive was proposed to reduce it to one space for
every two units if it was implemented within 10 years. Further, there was to be no parking in front yards except in paved driveways.
At the time the 1990 plan was done, the City did not have a Traffic calming program.
There were recommendations for 4th Street. The plan proposed the establishment of a ROW line to facilitate future widening of 4th Street from
Traffic calming was a relatively new concept and many of the proposals were very con- 5th to 29th Avenues N. This would be implemented as new development occurred. Also, it recommended that parking be eliminated along
troversial. While a number of cities were using them throughout the country, few were some parts to facilitate this and that the Third/Fourth Street connector at 5th Avenue be enhanced by property acquisition to facilitate a smother
in use in Florida and there was resistance to implementing them locally. The neighbor- traffic flow.
hood has major roads on the perimeter: 5th and 22nd Avenues N. and 4th Street. In ad-
dition, the 1st and Bay Street one way pair are a major entrance to downtown from
neighborhoods to the north. Beach Drive, Locust and 30th Avenue also serve as collec-
tors. + + +

The early plan focused heavily on the impacts of speeding, especially on 1st Street, Lo-
cust, Beach Drive and 9th Avenue. This has been addressed through the addition of
three and 4 ways stops along 1st and Bay Streets. For a look at traffic flow patterns in
the neighborhood please se Map 7, located on page 34.

Since the development of the original plan, the Neighborhood has created a traffic com-
mittee that has worked diligently with the City to implement some of the original pro- 1 2 3
3
posals. In addition, the City has instituted the neighborhood Traffic calming program
which has implemented the projects identified on Map 6 located on page 34.
+ + +
The neighborhood has also requested the implementation of a 25 mph speed limit
throughout its boundaries. That is being implemented in a phased approach as shown
on Map 8 located on page 34.

The second focus of the plan was on limited parking. The 1990 plan attributes the lack
of parking to the deficit created by the conversion of single family homes to multi-
family prior to that practice being prohibited by zoning regulations. This issue still re-
mains.
4
4 5 6
In addition, the North Bay Bicycle Trail will run through the neighborhood; it is cur-
rently under construction and will provide a connection to the City Trails Plan. Please
see Map 9, located on page 35 - - -

7 8 9
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TRAFFIC
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Traffic calming # 1 & # 6  Big buses in neighborhood # 9 1 YEAR

 Appropriately sized round-  Additional one-way streets # 7  Enforce existing traffic regulations.  Work with Police the department to develop educational programs and newsletter articles to address HONNA, Police Department
about (see 25th Ave in Gra-  Unenforced curbside parking in existing City regulations such as parking the wrong direction on streets, parking in front of driveways
nada Terrace) # 2 wrong direction (impedes visi- and alley ways, parking too close to stop signs and fire hydrants, etc.
 Trolleys and shuttle buses bility) # 6  Increase enforcement of illegal parking
(no big buses) # 3  Trucks (large semi-trucks) # 8  Address parking congestion  Evaluate the pros and cons of implementing a residential parking permit program Transportation and Parking
 Green Benches # 4  Small roundabouts  Encourage property owners to utilize garages and off street parking (off of alleyways) Department
 25 MPH speed limit # 5
5 Year

 Monitor existing regulations.  Maintain 25 mph speed limit throughout the neighborhood Transportation and Parking
 Continue efforts of the neighborhood traffic committee to calm traffic Department, 4th Street Busi-
 Work with 4th Street Business Association to encourage delivery personnel not to cut through ness Association
neighborhood streets
 Enhance street lighting at intersections with  Work with City Services to Identify locations where lighting levels are low and improve lighting Internal Services Department
stop signs levels as needed
 Work with City Services to prune trees where needed to better light intersections
 Improve visual appearance of neighborhood  Work with PSTA and the City to eliminate the use of large, noisy busses within the neighborhood Transportation and Parking,
 Work with Traffic Operations Department to reduce visual sign clutter throughout the neighborhood Internal Services, Traffic Op-
 Install historic green benches at bus stops. (see Streetscape recommendations) erations, PSTA

30 Year

 Update Traffic Calming plan for neighborhood  Continue to implement projects that address pedestrian-friendly traffic throughout the neighborhood Transportation and Parking
Department

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QUALITY OF LIFE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1990 PLAN SUMMARY QUALITY OF LIFE The original plan focuses on the physical identity and image of the
neighborhood as well as addressing a number of chronic property conditions, all of which affect the overall quality of life. While many of
these projects have significantly enhanced the quality of life for the residents of The Historic Old Northeast, the Association has also imple-
AND NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING mented may social activities not identified in the original plan like the children’s parade, porch parties and the Candlelight Tour. This plan
offers a stronger focus on the social aspects as well as the physical aspects of the neighborhood.

The quality of life in The Historic Old Northeast is unparalleled. The neighborhood boasts an
expansive water front park system available in walking distance to every home. The traditional
setting of sidewalks, street trees, homes with front porches and brick streets creates a beautiful + +
pedestrian setting and opportunity for neighborhood interaction.

However, it is not the setting alone that creates a great neighborhood. It is the way in which
residents interact and socialize that creates a sense of place and bonding within the community.
The neighborhood boasts a diverse grouping of people including diversity of age, income and
lifestyle which brings a rich mix of people to the neighborhood.

The Association actively fosters social interaction through public meetings about specific con-
cerns and also through activities such as picnics, porch parties, parades and other activities 1 2
which allow neighbors to get to know each other.

The Association actively promotes its image, quality and friendliness as a way to attract new + +
people that share and appreciate the unique sense of place that is The Historic Old Northeast.

All in all, it is the historic character and charm of the neighborhood and the enthusiasm of its
residents who collaborate to implement the recommendations of this plan that will continue to
make The Old Northeast a strong and vibrant neighborhood for years to come.

3 4

+ + +

5 6 7
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QUALITY OF LIFE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING
LIKES DISLIKES RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION NEEDED PARTNERS

 Numerous events and  Overflow parking, 1 YEAR

services # 2 trash and noise
 Waterfront parks # 1, from large park
#4&#7 events  Continue to provide social and educational opportunities for the residents  Continue newsletter and website HONNA
 Proximity to events,  Hours of flight  Continue programs, events and activities (porch parties, pot luck dinners, kids parade, etc.)
restaurants, museums path over Old NE  Survey residents regarding their needs and desires
and shops along 4th from TIA, St. Pe-  Seek additional volunteers to assist with programming and other needs
Street and the down- tersburg-  Hold membership drive increasing membership by 10%
town Clearwater Airport
 Family-friendly # 3 & and Mac Dill 5 Year
#5  Excessive number  Continue efforts of the membership committee  Increase HONNA membership to 50% of all residents HONNA
 Walkable # 6 of large events in  Increase readership of the newsletter by 75%
 Pet-friendly # 6 the waterfront park
 Diversity  Continue efforts to address negative issues within the neighborhood  Investigate the potential to relocate air traffic away from the neighborhood HONNA, FAA,
 Neighborhood net-  Continue to work with Parks Department and event promoters to address secondary impacts of Parks Department,
working large events in adjacent parks Marketing Depart-
 Historic character of ment
the neighborhood in-  Promote architectural character of the neighborhood  Develop a walking tour including pamphlet and CD HONNA
cluding homes, street-
 Continue Candlelight tour and Garden tour
scape, etc.
 Newsletter and web- 30 Year
site
 Continue efforts of the membership committee  Increase HONNA membership to 75% of all residents HONNA

HIGHLIGHTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE AND VOLUNTEER PROVIDED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

EVENTS: SERVICES: PUBLIC RELATIONS: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Annual Children’s Fourth of July Crime Watch Program, Web Site, Street Lighting Program, Survey, NY Times Article Outside the neighborhood: Sunken Gardens, YWCA Family
Parade, Halloween Decorating Contest, ―Meet and Greet‖ all Monthly Informational Meetings Village, Garden Club – although not sponsored by the Asso-
new residents (identified by home sales transactions) PUBLICATIONS: ciation, membership is limited to Old NE residents
Neighborhood Holiday Party, Candlelight Tour of Homes, AWARDS: Newsletter , Northeast Journal and Old Northeast Neighbor-
Garden Stroll, Walking Tours featuring architecture and his- SPPI Preservation Awards, Annual City Awards Program, hood News
tory of the neighborhood, monthly Porch Parties, Quarterly Creative Loafing ―Best Neighborhood‖ Award, Florida Trust
Pot Luck Dinners & Alley Rally for Historic Preservation Award & Sunshine Ambassador ―Souvenir of St. Petersburg, Views from the Vinoy,‖ LHD
award Booklet
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ADDITIONAL MAPS AND INFORMATION

MAP 7 TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP SIGNS MAP 8 25 MPH ROAD SPEEDS
MAP 6 COMPLETED TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS

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MAP 9 MPO PINELLAS TRAIL WAYS PLAN BRICK STREETS AND GRANITE CURB POLICY:

NORTH BAY TRAIL In 2004, the City adopted a Brick Street and Granite Curb protection policy which
The planned North Bay Trail begins at the terminus of the Friendship Trail at the Rio Vista Trail is shown below.
Connection. This path would be specifically designed for protected bike use along the 1st Street corri-
dor, providing good connectivity to downtown St. Petersburg, with eventual links to the Pinellas Trail
St. Petersburg Extension. This trail is 6.25 miles in length, beginning at 78th Avenue Northeast and
1st Street Northeast, and finishing at Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CONTACT INFO
Claude Arnould Suzanne Laurencell
Joan Boosman-Escardo Julie Lawson Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Asso-
Paul Boudreaux Cathy Martin ciation
Rick Carson Jim Martin P.O. Box 76324
Michael Cassels Jill McGrath St. Petersburg, FL 33734
Neverne Covington Dawn Miller
Virginia Daniels Mia Miller http://www.honna.org/
Mary Dowd Ziba Mohammadi
Chris Eaton Lynne Mormino
Stephanie Edwards Elaine Normile
Kerry Fox Myra Perez
Felix Fudge Orlando Perez MAYOR
Patty Glassner Joe Pugliano
Bob Hart Susan Rebillot Honorable Rick Baker
Randy Hodge Joe Reed
Bob Hunter Robin Reed CITY COUNCIL
Jeanne Hunter Maureen Stafford
Gina Julian Anne-Marie Stephenson Jeff Danner Chair, District # 8
Michael Julian Nancy Tait Leslie Curran Vice-Chair District # 4
Suzanne Kelley Gerry Whitt
Herbert Polson District # 1
Steve Kipp Kimberely Wolfe
Jim Kennedy District # 2
Burt Kline Mark Woodley
Bill Dudley District # 3
Carol Kline Ann Yagel
Mary Alice Lange
James Bennett District # 5
Mark Larson Karl Nurse District # 6
Wengay Newton District # 7
HONNA BOARD

Maureen Stafford, President

Bob Watts, Vice President
Peter Stanhope, Secretary THIS PLAN HAS
Douglass Haan, Treasurer BEEN COMPILED BY
Board Members: Julie Brazier, Rick Carson, MYTOWN TEAM
Bob Hunter, Mary Alice Lange, Tracey Locke, CONSULTANTS INC.
Ron Magray, Barbara Marshall, Robin Reed
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