Evening Session — December 11, 2025 FINAL
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Lynn Hurtak
5:06:58PM The evening council session. Could I get a roll call, please?
Charlie Miranda
5:07:05PM Here.
Guido Maniscalco
5:07:06PM Here.
Naya Young
5:07:07PM Here.
Luis Viera
5:07:08PM Here. Clendenin?
Lynn Hurtak
5:07:16PM You are muted, Mr. Clendenin.
Martin Shelby
5:07:21PM Before we can, see if his audio works.
Alan Clendenin
5:07:26PM It looks like the organizer muted me. I am unmuted now.
The clerk
5:07:31PM Clendenin?
Alan Clendenin
5:07:35PM I think the organizer had me muted. I am here, thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
5:07:38PM Here.
The clerk
5:07:39PM We have a physical quorum.
Lynn Hurtak
5:07:43PM I am going to make -- or I need a motion to allow alan -- I'm sorry, council member Clendenin to participate remotely. I have a motion I believe from council member Maniscalco and a second from Councilman Viera. All in favor? Aye.
Martin Shelby
5:07:59PM Madam chair, if I may, Councilman Clendenin will be appearing remotely and as such, he's not going to be acting as chair tonight. Mr. Clendenin, would you like to address that?
Alan Clendenin
5:08:12PM Yes. I was going to after they accepted my virtual participation so I officially can actually be at the meeting.
Martin Shelby
5:08:23PM You are in effect passing the gavel to Councilwoman Hurtak --
Alan Clendenin
5:08:27PM I can't do anything until they accept me in the meeting.
Lynn Hurtak
5:08:31PM We just accepted you.
Alan Clendenin
5:08:33PM Okay. Very good. Obviously, participating remotely would be impossible for me to run a decent meeting. I would like to pass the gavel to chair pro tem Lynn Hurtak to run the meeting.
Martin Shelby
5:08:46PM Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
5:08:47PM Thank you very much. Also, council member Carlson is stuck in traffic. He will be here. We will have a whole council. We're going to go through the housekeeping first, please, Ms. Pope.
Stephanie Pope
5:09:03PM Good evening. Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Good evening, council members. We have some items to clear on the agenda this evening. I'll let Planning Commission clear item number 3 first. Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. Item 3, ta/cpa 25-10 needs to be cleared from tonight's agenda. The case was misnoticed due to a misunderstanding of the notice requirements from our staff. So it can't be heard this evening. At your discretion, we respectfully request that council waive the procedural limit on the number of cases that need to be scheduled for a single hearing night so this item may be added to the January 29 agenda. Thank you. I'm happy to answer questions.
Charlie Miranda
5:09:43PM Remove item 3 for misnotice for the next date.
Lynn Hurtak
5:09:51PM No, no. we need a motion to waive the rules to allow --
Charlie Miranda
5:09:56PM Motion to waive -- second to waive the rules.
Lynn Hurtak
5:09:59PM To allow for additional meetings for an evening session. I have a motion from council member Miranda. A second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. The motion.
Martin Shelby
5:10:15PM Reschedule to January 29, 2026, at 5:01 p.m. at --
Lynn Hurtak
5:10:20PM 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33602, third floor. File ta/cpa 25-10.
Charlie Miranda
5:10:29PM So moved for the continuation to January 29, 2026, file ta/cpa 25-10 at city hall, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
5:10:43PM Okay. I have a motion from council member Miranda. Seconded by council member Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye.
Martin Shelby
5:10:50PM That is rescheduling.
Lynn Hurtak
5:10:52PM Yes, that is rescheduling. Okay. Next.
Stephanie Pope
5:10:56PM Good evening, Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. There are two items which are associated. One is item number 2, VAC 25-15 and it has a rezoning. Item number 6, rez 25-97, council, the request is to move item number 2, VAC 25-15 to be moved down to be heard with item number 6, rez 25-97. The item should be open and heard together.
Lynn Hurtak
5:11:28PM I have a motion from council member Viera. A second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Next.
Stephanie Pope
5:11:39PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Item number 12, rez 25-77, the applicant has requested a continuance for this item. If granted, this item would be continued to April 9, 2026. I have confirmed there is space on the agenda.
Lynn Hurtak
5:11:56PM Is this their first continuance?
Stephanie Pope
5:11:59PM Yes, ma'am.
Lynn Hurtak
5:11:59PM They provided the documentation a week prior so this is by right.
Stephanie Pope
5:12:04PM Yes, ma'am.
Lynn Hurtak
5:12:05PM Item number 12.
Stephanie Pope
5:12:07PM Yes, that is correct. Item number 12.
Lynn Hurtak
5:12:10PM Mr. Shelby, do I still need to take public comment?
Martin Shelby
5:12:13PM No, ma'am. Has there been a motion to open the public hearings?
Lynn Hurtak
5:12:24PM I have a motion to open the public hearings by council member Maniscalco. Second from council member Miranda. All in favor? Aye.
Martin Shelby
5:12:32PM Now that it's open, it would be appropriate to continue to date, time, location, that council selects. You have the e-mail suggesting April 9, 2026.
Lynn Hurtak
5:12:41PM Anybody want to make that motion?
Guido Maniscalco
5:12:44PM Move to continue item 12 to April 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m., 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
5:12:51PM That's rez 25-77. I have a motion from council member Maniscalco. A second from council member Miranda. All in favor? Aye.
Martin Shelby
5:13:00PM If I can, madam chair, just for the public, with regard to the case which involves 301 and 305 South Macdill Avenue, this is the only notice that I believe you're going to get. If you are interested in that case, please make note that it has been continued, per council's rules, as a matter of right for the first continuance to April 9, 2026. Please do make a note of that. Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
5:13:36PM Go ahead, Ms. Pope.
Stephanie Pope
5:13:37PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Item 13, rez 25-114, this application has been withdrawn. Therefore the item will not be heard this evening and needs to be removed from the agenda.
Guido Maniscalco
5:13:49PM Move to remove item 13.
Lynn Hurtak
5:13:51PM I have a motion from council member Maniscalco and -- a motion by council member Maniscalco. A second by council member Viera. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Yes, Mr. Shelby.
Martin Shelby
5:14:07PM Is the petitioner or the petitioner's representative here on item number 12?
Lynn Hurtak
5:14:15PM Yes, Mr. Michelini is in the audience.
Martin Shelby
5:14:17PM If we could recall that item, please.
Guido Maniscalco
5:14:20PM Motion to recall item number 12.
Lynn Hurtak
5:14:23PM Motion to recall item number 12 council member Maniscalco, second by council member Miranda. All in favor? Aye.
Martin Shelby
5:14:32PM Mr. Michelini, I just want to be sure, I haven't looked at the calendar, but is this greater than 90 days?
Steve Michelini
5:14:41PM I think you also have to waive the 180 days.
Guido Maniscalco
5:14:45PM Move to waive the 180 days on item number 12.
Martin Shelby
5:14:48PM Before we get to that, the question is if the continuance is for longer than 90 days, the applicant and petitioner agrees to renotice the public hearing. It's not my request, that's the rules. Otherwise it is not granted as a matter of right.
Steve Michelini
5:15:04PM That's fine. We'll renotice.
Lynn Hurtak
5:15:07PM There will be a renotice and a waiver of the 180 days. So I have a motion from council member Maniscalco to waive the 180 days. Do I have a second? I have a second from council member Viera. And that does include by council rules a renotice. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Thank you.
Martin Shelby
5:15:32PM Thank you, Mr. Michelini.
Stephanie Pope
5:15:44PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. We're on to item number 14, correct. Item 14, rez 25-20 is a misnotice and will not be heard this evening and needs to be removed from the agenda.
Lynn Hurtak
5:16:00PM I have a motion to remove item 14 from this agenda. And I have a second -- a motion from board member Maniscalco. A second from board member Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
Stephanie Pope
5:16:18PM This is all for the agenda and ready to move forward.
Lynn Hurtak
5:16:21PM Do I have a motion to approve the updated agenda? I have a motion to approve this agenda from council member Maniscalco and a second from council member Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Item number 1. Have a presentation, please. Thank you. Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development. Today, we are here for our annual consolidated annual performance and evaluation report for our required public hearing. Today, we are going to talk about --
5:17:21PM While we're waiting, I just want to mention that council member Carlson is here.
Michelle Boone
5:17:37PM Having technical difficulties with the presentation.
Lynn Hurtak
5:17:39PM We have it on our screens. There we go.
Michelle Boone
5:17:44PM We're going to talk about the timeline and the requirement for the CAPER. The resources and investments available for our federal dollars, which include our CDBG, home, ESG and HOPWA dollars for the fiscal year of October 1 to September 30. We're going to talk a little bit about the accomplishments of the priority goals and objectives that we established in our action plan, program year 2024 and the consolidated plan. We will accept public comments on the plan as well as discuss our timeline. So today, the timeline is we ended our fiscal year and our program year September 30. We finalized all the reports, gathered all the data that we need. Our fiscal year-end financials. And then we schedule a public hearing for today. We are required one public hearing and a 15-day public comment period, which started on December 1, that will run through December the 16. After which that point we will finalize our draft document itself and then submit it to HUD by December the 29th. So some of the resources, these are, again, our federal dollars. CDBG. These are our allocations for the year. We are generally allocated approximately $13,560,000. That includes an ESG rush allocation, which is a special allocation for homeless activities. And then we have some carryover cdbg-cv money, final money for covid dollars. We did extend slightly less than the allocation. Includes some rollover funds in some of the categories. If you'll notice the ESG rush category, we have not expended dollars. We just enacted those agreements this past quarter so we don't have any reimbursement requests yet. For our homeless assistance, this is across our three federal programs. We served a total of 2,081 clients for shelter beds, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, some emergency shelter and our tenant based rental assistance program with vouchers for rental assistance. And then again, some of the housing assistance activities that we finalized this fiscal year, direct financial assistance to home buyers, dpa program. The zero dollar, but we do use our state dollars for that. If you'll note at the bottom, we did assist 77 clients with our state dollars, which is about $3 million. We built two new housing units with our chdo. We rehabilitated 16 single-family housing units. We rehabilitated five multifamily units, and through our public service and housing counseling activities we served almost 900. Our housing opportunities for persons with aids funds covers a four-county area. The city manages the dollars for those four counties, which is hernando, Hillsborough, pasco, and pinellas. These are some of the activities that we provided short-term rental assistance, tenant based rental assistance. We do not technically add new units or build new units with the HOPWA dollars. Housing shelters and support services. So our actions today is to open the public hearing, accept any public comments from the audience as well as provide information on where the document can be found, which is on the city's website. Also printed documents in our office if anyone wishes to come view the documents or make any comments, they can contact me and my e-mail address and everything is up there. We would invite any comments at this time.
Lynn Hurtak
5:21:49PM Okay. Thank you so much. Any questions? Okay. Is there anyone in the public who wishes to comment on this tonight? Okay. Seeing none, I have a motion to close from council member Miranda and a second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Thank you so much.
Michelle Boone
5:22:09PM Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
5:22:11PM Also, t and I, if I could also have council member Clendenin's video on my screen so I can make sure if he has something to say, he can get our attention. Thank you. Okay. On to item number 4, I believe. Actually, so now we need anyone who is Planning to speak tonight on any issue going forward, if you are Planning to speak, please stand and raise your right hand to be sworn in. If you even think that you might possibly speak, there are a lot of people sitting. Stand, raise your right hand, thank you very much. [Oath administered] item number 4. For the record, Christopher Demanche with Development Coordination. Agenda 4 is rez 25-76, a request to rezone 901, 903, 905, 907 and 911 East Ellicott Street from Seminole Heights residential single-family to Planned Development for single-family attached uses. We'll start with an aerial of the subject site comprised of multiple parcels. The site is located of east South Ellicott Street, east of north 9th street, and west of north 10th street. The site is currently undeveloped. It is surrounded by single-family detached units to the north, east, and south, zoned Seminole Heights residential single-family. As well as single-family detached units to the west, zoned commercial general, with the applicant's proposed use providing a transition between commercial zoned property and the existing single-family detached uses. The site also lies within the Seminole Heights district and must comply with standards set forth in section 27-211 at the time of permitting. The subject site has a future land use designation of residential 20, which allows for development of up to 18 dwelling units per acre by right and up to 20 dwelling units per acre with a bonus provision. Given the size of the site at 33,553 square feet in area, maximum of 13 units is allowed by right. We do have a site plan provided by the applicant. Looking at the site plan, we can see the site is proposed with four buildings. There are four guest parking spaces oriented towards the middle of the site. There is a two-way drive aisle running east to west, providing ingress/egress along both north 9th street and north 10th street. There is an existing 6-foot sidewalk along the north side of the property running east to west with a five foot sidewalk proposed to run north to south along north 10th street and a 6-foot sidewalk proposed to run north to south on north 9th street. Each of these units would have a two-car garage. Looking at front door orientation in building a, unit one would have front door orientation towards north 9th street. However, units 2, 3 of building a as well as units 4, 5, and 6 of unit b would have front doors oriented toward east Ellicott Street. Unit 7 within -- unit 7 within building b would have street frontage or doors oriented toward north 10th street and then looking at building c, unit 8 would have its front doors oriented towards north 9th street. Whereas units 9 and 10 would have their doors oriented towards that drive aisle. Lastly, in building d, units 11 and 12 would have their front doors oriented towards that two-way drive aisle and unit 13 in building d would have its front doors oriented towards the street. Next we do have some aerials. For building a north, south, east -- or east and west. It should be noted that the proposed heights for these buildings would be a max of 35 feet, which is in line with the max height for our RS zoning districts. Next we have our aerials for building b. Next we have building c. Lastly building d. It's important to note also that the applicant is requesting one waiver, which is noted in the staff report. We do have some photos to show. This is a photo of the subject site looking east. This photo is from the northeast corner, north 10th street, east ellicott. This is a view of the subject site looking south from east ellicott. This is the northwest corner, east ellicott, north 9th street. North of the subject site. One additional showing a little further down on the north side. Photos to the east. South of the subject site. This is along new East Orleans Avenue. Additional houses along new East Orleans Avenue. West of the subject site, and one additional property to the west. Development review and compliance staff has reviewed the petition and we do find the request consistent with the applicable City of Tampa land development regulations and should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between first and second reading. As stated on the revision sheet, and I will be available for any questions.
5:29:29PM Any questions. Again, I can't see councilman Clendenin's video.
Alan Clendenin
5:29:35PM I do have questions.
Lynn Hurtak
5:29:37PM Council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
5:29:40PM I'm looking at it trying to see the garage sizes. Am I correct in assuming some of the garage sizes are as small as 20 feet wide? I want to make sure what I'm seeing is correct with what you guys have there.
Christopher Demanche
5:30:01PM We are showing 22 feet in depth and 20 feet in width.
Alan Clendenin
5:30:08PM 20 feet wide. Very good. Thank you. That's what I needed to know. My other questions will be for the applicant. Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
5:30:14PM Any other questions? Councilman Miranda.
Charlie Miranda
5:30:19PM There was an e-mail I received from the Old Seminole Heights neighborhood association land use committee concerning about 4, rez 25-76 stating them that nor the president -- received notice under section 27-149 within 300 feet of the zoning proposal. I don't know if it is a fact but I received an e-mail.
Lynn Hurtak
5:30:41PM Ms. Wells.
Cate Wells
5:30:43PM Good evening. Cate Wells, for the record, I received a copy of the e-mail this morning, I checked with Suling Lucas. She confirmed all of the neighborhood associations that had been noticed. I independently did a search on the city's website to identify all of the registered associations that are required to receive notice and Old Seminole Heights was not included for any of the folio numbers that are a part of this development. We did not see a misnotice. Thank you for asking.
Lynn Hurtak
5:31:18PM Okay. Any other questions? I have a question. I noticed in your photos that everything surrounding it was single-family. How in the world did you find this consistent? [ applause ] [ sounding gavel ] no, no, no. no clapping because I'll have to ask people to leave if you clap.
Christopher Demanche
5:31:45PM Just a moment. Let me grab my aerial here. In analyzing the site as well as the surrounding parcels, staff does recognize that we do have single-family detached to the north, to the south, east, and the west. There are two things we looked at. We looked at these parcels to the immediate west. They would be on the west side of north 9th street. Those parcels are zoned Seminole Heights commercial general. So we had to take into consideration that although they are developed with single-family detached units, there is always a possibility in the future they could be developed for CG uses. So we looked at it and we said, well, if the sites were developed for commercial general uses, we looked at how this development would fit in. In terms of if you have development in the future, let's say you have commercial general development built here, the townhomes would provide a transition to those single-family uses that are to the east of that CG zoning. Additionally, we looked at the future land use designation of the site. Residential 20 calls for medium and lower density uses, small single-family, family units, as well as duplexes, condominiums, townhomes, as well as multifamily. So we looked at not only the uses there, but also the density levels that are permitted under r-20. Standard development, up to 18 with a bonus provision, they can bump it out to 20 dwelling units an acre.
Lynn Hurtak
5:33:41PM Again, my concern is we don't generally see this. It could be commercial general. It's not. It clearly isn't. So, I mean, I just don't remember us -- you making rulings based on what could be instead of what is.
Christopher Demanche
5:34:05PM Well, we have to factor in the permitted uses that are allowed under a zoning. So although there is not a use there, we do have to think not only what is there currently, but also in the coming years. Same thing with the comprehensive plan. We may not see what would look like r-20 types of uses as well as density, but the comprehensive plan looks at this, what's the vision for this site and others.
Lynn Hurtak
5:34:35PM Okay. Thank you.
Christopher Demanche
5:34:36PM You're welcome.
Lynn Hurtak
5:34:37PM Any other questions from council? Applicant. Mr. Thomas, if you are available -- I'm so sorry, Planning Commission. Apologies.
Quinn Steele
5:35:01PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. The site is within the central Tampa Planning district. Southeast Seminole Heights neighborhood and Seminole Heights urban village. Also within evacuation zone e. Subject site is outlined in purple and designated residential 20 which supports low to medium density residential uses including single-family detached, townhomes and multifamily development. With limited neighborhood serving commercial uses at .5 f.a.r. R-10 is located directly east in CMU 35 to the along north West Nebraska Avenue which is a transit emphasis corridor. The request would allow 13 single-family detached dwelling units on a vacant site. Consistent with the density anticipated under the r-20 designation. Planning Commission staff found the overall design compatible with the surrounding area. The project orients front doors towards the streets where possible, includes internal sidewalks with units 9 through 12 Facing An Internal Drive aisle. While this meets the intent of lu policy 9.2.6, there remains potential conflicts for vehicles and pedestrians when cars are backing out of garages with zero foot setback. The proposal provides compatible infill development within an urban village and near a transit emphasis corridor providing additional housing near transit, employment, and commercial uses. Between first and second reading, Planning Commission staff is requesting a painted crosswalk between the guest parking areas along the internal drive aisle to improve pedestrian safety. Overall, this request is consistent with the long-range development pattern envisioned under the r-20 designation and the comprehensive plan. I'm available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
5:36:31PM Any questions? Seeing none, thank you very much. Applicant. Steve Michelini. As you've heard from the staff, both the city and the county Planning Commission have found it consistent. It's difficult to overcome a question in advance of a presentation that seems to be leading toward concerns about the development that go beyond the professional expertise of both staffs. We worked very closely with them. We removed units so that we would not be pushing density on this project. It is designated an r-20 and it is an appropriate transition between the commercial to the west as well as close proximity to Nebraska Avenue, which is a transit corridor. We've worked very closely with them. We're providing double the greenspace. I think you've already seen that on the site plan, but I'll show it to you again. This is not an intensive -- can you see that or move it up? Is that better?
5:37:41PM There you go.
Steve Michelini
5:37:42PM We provided ample greenspace in the center here and here, which provides an open space and potential recreation area, passive recreation area. We faced all of the doors, except for a couple of these units face the internal driveway. But all of the other ones face either 10th, 9th or ellicott. We've also provided over 4,000 square feet of greenspace, which is double what's required under the code. Exactly. We're providing 12,738 square feet of greenspace, which is consistent with and it's a nod toward sensitivity regarding the development itself. The Planning Commission has already pointed out to you that it's consistent with the land use policies. We had this at the last minute, we had a letter filed that said we were misnotice, which they have confirmed that we did not misnotice. In fact, we used all of the appropriate procedures assigned by the city to identify the appropriate designation and notices to the properties and the homeowner associations. We're proposing 13 units. The height, maximum height is 35 feet, which is consistent with single-family residential that's surrounding there as well as the others. The setbacks are seven feet to the north, 23 to the south, 20 to the east and 20 to the west. We've also provided you with additional protections for the neighborhood and for the area that shows the buffering that we're providing for you for consideration. And the buffering is, again, back to the site plan, 20 feet on this side and 20 feet on this side. And that's the areas that are closest to the rights-of-way. Going through this proposal, there were more units that were initially proposed, and the owner and developer reduced those, removed them from the site plan in consideration of the density issue that might come up. The site lies within the Seminole Heights district, and we've met the standards -- or we will have to meet the development standards 27-211. And the development, as I said, by right is 13 units. When we go through the criteria for consideration, promote the official and sustainable use of land and infrastructure. By the Planning Commission is found that the site is currently undeveloped. The applicant proposes the development subject to 13 single units. And natural resources has met through the applicant's process. We'll be able to provide all of the required trees on-site. The code talks about promoting and encouraging development in appropriate location and character. The proposed developments will provide appropriate infill development. The site is surrounded by single-family residential east and south and single-family development detached. The west zoning is Seminole Heights CG, which is the commercial designation, which is a much higher intensive use, which is immediately adjacent to the west. Promote the more desirable living and working conditions and environments. The site is currently -- the applicant we're requesting the Seminole Heights PD and the attached would not allow for the current zoning under the current zoning. Promotes the architectural features and elements as provided for in the code and the proposed elevations are complementary to the surrounding community. We've worked very closely with the staff over several months to come up with a plan which we thought enhanced the proposed development and made a minimal type of impact for any off-site conditions. So in terms of being compatible, we've been found compatible with both the Planning Commission and the City staff. And we are certainly committing to making any revisions necessary between first and second reading should council approve the project. Happy to answer any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
5:42:43PM Do we have any questions?
Alan Clendenin
5:42:45PM I have questions.
Lynn Hurtak
5:42:46PM And --
Steve Michelini
5:42:48PM I left out the garages being 20 feet by 22.
Lynn Hurtak
5:42:51PM Council member Young?
Naya Young
5:42:55PM When I think of development such as this in single-family home neighborhoods, I think about there are some -- I do believe there are townhomes that are on Central Avenue, and I think they are two-story, and they have front porches. They kind of fit in with the character of the neighborhood. So I'm not sure exactly what they will look like exactly. But as far as fitting in with the character of the neighborhood, is that something -- can I ask that? Is that something you are considering. Since it is going into a neighborhood that is mostly single-family homes, so that it can fit in with the character of the neighborhood?
Steve Michelini
5:43:43PM When we look at the development, the actual design, council, we provide you with the general concept of a design. The actual design will have to meet the Seminole Heights design guidelines. And those design guidelines include porches, and that's why we also have a six-foot sidewalk on two sides. But it includes a variety of features, which we can't waive. So we will have something that will be looking like what you're asking for, but it will be dealt with at the permitting stage and not normally at the zoning stage.
Lynn Hurtak
5:44:23PM Any other questions? Council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
5:44:26PM Mr. Michelini, one, this is a PD. I'm kind of surprised that you brought the project in this fashion with the garage sizes. I'm surprised by that. Secondly, I'm glad Councilwoman Young brought it up. This project is one of the reasons why I made an effort to get to this meeting tonight to participate. We pass a PD, you're bringing us designs. If the intent of this PD was to have front porches and something that blended with the neighborhood, that's what I would have expected to see tonight, not these boxes with no porches, no architectural details, just a square box. Again, trying to put too much on too little. What is your intention of showing this council the final designs so that we could actually approve?
Steve Michelini
5:45:24PM We would have to come back to you with designs including if you wanted more detail on the actual layout. Certainly, I'm not opposed to coming back with a more detailed design, if that's your wishes.
Alan Clendenin
5:45:40PM Yeah, my question would be, did you look -- I see you have these spaces for the visitors. Did you entertain requesting a waiver to reduce the visitor spots to be able to widen these out to be able to have bigger garages or be able to do something a little more creative to confirm with what you know is a desire from council?
Steve Michelini
5:46:02PM We have additional greenspace there which would not require us to waive the visitor spaces. So we could consider widening the units to provide additional width for garages and to clarify the issue regarding porches in the front.
Alan Clendenin
5:46:20PM What I'm seeing here is something that -- I kind of agree with what Councilwoman Hurtak said earlier in the hearing, Mr. Michelini, is that the current built-out environment, generally what the council looks at is what the built out environment looks like today. The theoretical aspect of this is kind of inconsistent with what we have done in the past. Even though that property between Nebraska and that street is zoned that could provide a different type of intensity, right now it is single-family. I'm concerned about that. Generally, that's one of my least concerns. My concerns, again, it doesn't look like Seminole Heights. It doesn't look like the neighborhood. It just appears to me that you're putting a smaller -- or these units, trying to squeeze too much on too little.
Steve Michelini
5:47:13PM If the council would entertain a request to continue this so we can come back with better details, I would respectfully request that we continue this hearing.
Lynn Hurtak
5:47:27PM Generally speaking, that is not part of council's rules, but I will entertain --
Luis Viera
5:47:33PM I have no objection to a continuance. If there are changes that seek to address council's apparent concerns, I think that's reasonable. Maybe not. We have to hear from the folks here about it. I'm fine with it.
Steve Michelini
5:47:52PM One of the things that happens is if we're within 30 days of a hearing, we cannot make changes to the site plan and give you additional information. We could do that between first and second reading if it was approved on first reading. But I think the changes and the staff will probably tell you this, the changes are significant enough it would have to go back for staff review. They can confirm that.
Lynn Hurtak
5:48:17PM I don't think that's necessary. Does anyone actually want to entertain? This goes against council's rules. Yes, Mr. Shelby.
Martin Shelby
5:48:28PM If we could have staff answer that question with regard to what it would take, in terms of substantial changes to a site plan.
Christopher Demanche
5:48:39PM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Looking at our calendar and our schedule here, we would be looking at having him bring his revised plan to DRC. So we would be looking at January 20th or 21st, and he would have to have that plan submitted by January 6 to us in order to get him scheduled. That puts him out to April 9 for a tentative public hearing.
Luis Viera
5:49:13PM I know it requires a waiver of the rules, again, I'm fine with it. I'd make a motion, if I may, and see what council thinks.
Steve Michelini
5:49:19PM One thing I might want to mention to council, no one contacted us regarding any concerns regarding this. Apparently there are concerns. It would also give us an opportunity to meet with the neighborhood association to discuss the site plans.
Lynn Hurtak
5:49:35PM I have a motion by Councilman Viera. Is there any second? To continue this.
Luis Viera
5:49:45PM I guess it would be April.
Steve Michelini
5:49:46PM April 9.
Guido Maniscalco
5:49:48PM I'll second that.
Lynn Hurtak
5:49:50PM Any comment on that?
Bill Carlson
5:49:52PM Are we going to take public comment as to the continuance?
Lynn Hurtak
5:49:56PM Yes, we can. I'm just going to say no because we're opening a really nasty can of worms. We have a rule that says once you open a hearing, you can't ask for a continuance. So if we do this all night tonight -- it sounds like we have quite a few people here who want to speak on this. I'm not inclined to give it a continuance. But it is up to the rest of you.
Steve Michelini
5:50:19PM Council, if I could, we are not always --
Lynn Hurtak
5:50:25PM Right now council is debating amongst ourselves. Do I have any other comment about this before we make a vote? Yes, there was a second. We have a rule on council, we have created rules for ourselves. And the rule is that once you start a hearing, you are not allowed to have a continuance.
Bill Carlson
5:50:50PM You said that we were going to hear public comment as to the continuance before you voted.
Martin Shelby
5:50:55PM Council's pleasure. Certainly, if council wishes to hear whether people want to say -- first of all, I don't know how many people are here to speak to this particular item, but the question is, Mr. Michelini, did you want to have an opportunity for the public to -- doesn't have to be a full three minutes, but whether or not you agree to a continuance or not. Mr. Michelini Has indicated that what he intends to do between now and April 9. It's council's pleasure as to how you wish to proceed. There is a motion and a second on the floor.
Lynn Hurtak
5:51:31PM Any other comments on what we want to happen?
Martin Shelby
5:51:36PM Now, if I can, Mr. Viera, your motion is to continue it to April 9, 2026.
Luis Viera
5:51:43PM Yes, sir.
Martin Shelby
5:51:45PM That would be at 5:01 p.m. at 315 --
Luis Viera
5:51:50PM 315 east Kennedy.
Martin Shelby
5:51:54PM 33602. That's the motion on the floor, madam chair.
Lynn Hurtak
5:51:59PM Let's go ahead and get public comment. Public comment on whether or not for a continuance. If you are here to speak on this and wish to comment on a continuance --
Steve Michelini
5:52:13PM That is continuance only.
Lynn Hurtak
5:52:15PM Yes, only on the continuance. If anybody here wants to speak on the continuance only. If you are here to speak on this tonight, come on up. Let's hear from you. Stephanie poynor. You know what, we used to allow people to continue stuff after they presented after public comment and then everybody who is here has to come back and do it again. It is unfair to the neighborhoods. There is a reason why this rule is in place. Some of you may have forgotten it. Honestly, we have seen this many, many times. Oh, I brought something that's crappy forward and now I'm willing to fix it, not before. You didn't -- he obviously hasn't met with all the neighborhood because there are people here who are unhappy about this. We do not need to go down the road of making exceptions to the rules. We do not need to go down that road again. It is an ugly, ugly road. We did it a couple of weeks ago, so this will be two times in a ROW. Let's stop it now. Stop is immediately.
5:53:16PM Thank you, next. I was here hour after hour after hour when we had to endure requests for continuances at the last minute, and sometimes after the presentation had been made. It was just staggering waste of resources, of city resources, of neighborhood resources. It's extremely difficult for people to come down here. It is a tremendous challenge. And to ask them to come back again, it's such a barrier, and it was such a problem that the City Council in its great wisdom, some of you who were part of the council at that time, instituted rules about continuances. They have to be done a week in advance. All kinds of rules and they were done for a good reason. The reasons still exist. I please urge you, let's not backslide. Things are predictable. Vote no on the continuance. Thank you.
5:54:13PM Thank you. Next. Elise Batsel, Stearns Weaver Miller. Often I represent applicants coming before you. And in most other jurisdictions, there is the opportunity to ask for continuance, particularly in circumstances like tonight with Mr. Michelini's case, where he wasn't contacted by any neighbors. Staff recommended approval, and he hadn't heard concerns until that night. It sounds like there are simple things he could do to come back that might address concerns. We often hear this when we come to City Council, and it's often frustrating for the process as well when an applicant, particularly a very small applicant that doesn't have a lot of resources to do renderings and drawings. It really stifles their ability to move forward on an application. I wanted to put forward that other position. Thank you.
5:55:03PM Thank you very much. Next. Moving forward, I can't meet April 9, so I won't be here to give my opinion on that time of the actual thing. There's probably other applicants -- other people like that that won't be able to make it back for the April 9. I say no to the continuance.
5:55:27PM Thank you very much. Next. I would agree with many of the prior speakers, that the continuance is inappropriate. Us and the public are coming back time after time after time for items in front of you that are requiring continuances. We're all volunteers. None of us are getting paid. Not only continuances, but delays. It just makes it to where it is less likely that you're going to have the full number of people there to speak to an item that aren't like, for instance, here tonight. The applicants need to be prepared and be ready to move forward. I would request that you deny this continuance, please.
5:56:07PM Thank you very much. Engines. If no one else is standing up, this will be our last public speaker. Okay, I have more people. I say no to the continuance. Like everybody else, we share the same sentiment. We are here. We made the time to come down. 5:00, rush hour. As an educated architect, if I showed up to a jury presentation not prepared, I would get crushed. No to the continuance.
5:56:36PM Thank you very much. Next. I live at 905 east caracas, the corner of 9th and caracas. It is one of the CG mentioned homes that I lived in for over 20 years. I am not moving. I am not selling my property. People ask me every day on the phone if I'm selling. I'm not selling my property.
5:56:58PM This is to the continuance only.
5:57:04PM Remember, we are talking only about the continuance. I do live on the -- one of the commercial property sites on the west side that was discussed. On the continuance, I understand why they are looking for the continuance, to change something or this. But that still doesn't change the fact that we're doing a continuance. We have to bring us back here again. We all took off of work. That still doesn't change the fact that that -- that there are roads of ellicott and that out road comes within less than a half block. You've got cars turning in there, which doesn't change the reason for the continuance of changing what the townhome looks like.
5:57:47PM Thank you very much. Next, and this will be our last speaker to the continuance, unless I see anyone else. I live right across the street from this proposed development, and I vote no for the continuance. Also, none of us were directly reached for any discussion of this. All we got was the formality of the hearing. Nothing was said let's meet, let's work together, so no. no continuance.
5:58:19PM Thank you very much. Anyone else? Okay. Council --
Steve Michelini
5:58:25PM Council, may I address you for a second?
Lynn Hurtak
5:58:30PM Yes.
Steve Michelini
5:58:31PM Couple of years ago, you instituted two notices, one a notice of filing. The intent was to allow homeowners and homeowner associations to contact the applicant, whoever it was. Obviously, that didn't happen because we didn't receive one call, not one, regarding this project or any concerns related to it. So the first time that we hear about concerns is tonight. I think as a matter of due process and fairness, we need an opportunity, and they may come to the same conclusion that they don't like it. But we certainly deserve an opportunity to address their concerns, which we've never heard before. And the staff, both the Planning Commission and the City staff found it consistent. Here we come in here and it is not a matter of not being prepared. We are prepared. We are prepared to go with our recommendation and follow what they reviewed that was submitted to them. So when we come down here -- I feel for the neighbors that came down to talk, but they had a certain obligation, and the council put that obligation on the homeowner associations and on the neighbors. And they said, okay, we're going to do two notices, which is an extraordinary measure to begin with. We'll post the signs up there so you have a contact phone number. You have a scan that you can go and scan to see what the project looked like. No one took any advantage of that. I'm just saying, as a matter of fairness, we would appreciate -- I know the council rules about once you start a presentation, I'm aware of it. I'm just saying there are extraordinary circumstances here that we deserve an opportunity to change the plan and meet with the neighborhood.
Lynn Hurtak
6:00:15PM Thank you, Mr. Michelini. Yes, Mr. Shelby.
Martin Shelby
6:00:18PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Council, and thank you, Mr. Miranda, for bringing into the record the letter that you had received regarding neighborhoods getting notice about this. I had the opportunity to do some investigation this morning. It's come to my attention that I believe that even though this is legally not a misnotice, there may have been a lack of communication between perhaps -- I'm speculating to know exactly what happened, but with the information provided to the applicant to send out notice and the actual neighborhoods that were affected.
Lynn Hurtak
6:00:59PM Well, I looked at that notice list, and there were two for the actual neighborhood itself. My question to Mr. Michelini is, did you reach out to this neighborhood? Did you call the president of the neighborhood? Did you reach out to the president of the neighborhood association? It is a very active neighborhood association.
Steve Michelini
6:01:16PM No, I understand that. There is a service that we hire that's part of the engineering service. I didn't personally.
Lynn Hurtak
6:01:23PM That's my question. Did you personally?
Steve Michelini
6:01:26PM I didn't personally. But the obligation rests on two sides, not just one.
Martin Shelby
6:01:30PM If I can -- [ laughter ] [ sounding gavel ]
Lynn Hurtak
6:01:35PM No.
Martin Shelby
6:01:38PM Madam chair, if I can, also, I should point out that your code as presently written does not require that. It is not a requirement of your code. If it's council's pleasure to make that a requirement, then that has to be placed into the code, but it is not a basis for a decision in this case.
Lynn Hurtak
6:01:56PM You are correct. It is not. I just simply asked a question. We have a vote in front of us. We'll go ahead and do a roll call vote for this. We have a motion from council member Viera to continue it to April 9. We have a second from council member Maniscalco. Roll call vote, please.
Martin Shelby
6:02:17PM The legal ramifications are if you vote to continue this, then it would be a continued first reading and public hearing. It would come back on April 9. Mr. Michelini Has made representations of what he would accomplish between now and then. You would not need to take any further public comment. Mr. Michelini, as of now as we speak has agreed to meet with the neighborhood. He has not had the opportunity to hear the entire testimony tonight of the competent, substantial evidence in order to make a decision. So if it is continued, it will come back and whatever changes Mr. Michelini Chooses to make would have to go through the design review committee as Mr. Demanche Has stated. If the motion to continue fails, then my recommendation would be that you continue with this hearing. You continue to take the full testimony of all the competent, substantial evidence that exists for tonight in the record, and then come to a decision at the point that you close the public hearing after rebuttal of what it is council wishes to do with regard to this particular petition.
Lynn Hurtak
6:03:30PM So just do our normal stuff. Okay. Great. Go ahead.
Christopher Demanche
6:03:38PM Development Coordination. We would just add that with that motion, if you could just include a waiver of the 180 days.
Lynn Hurtak
6:03:44PM Waiver of 180 days and renotice.
Martin Shelby
6:03:48PM If I can.
Lynn Hurtak
6:03:50PM Yes, Mr. Shelby.
Martin Shelby
6:03:52PM I don't believe I heard from Mr. Michelini as to whether he would renotice.
Steve Michelini
6:03:57PM Yes, sir.
Martin Shelby
6:03:58PM The answer is, yes, you would renotice. Thank you.
Charlie Miranda
6:04:03PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
6:04:07PM Yes.
Naya Young
6:04:11PM [Inaudible]
Luis Viera
6:04:12PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
6:04:14PM No.
Alan Clendenin
6:04:16PM No.
Lynn Hurtak
6:04:18PM No.
The clerk
6:04:20PM The motion fails with young, Carlson, Clendenin, and Hurtak voting no.
Lynn Hurtak
6:04:28PM Mr. Michelini, do you have anything else you would like to present tonight?
Steve Michelini
6:04:32PM Thank you for your consideration. I guess we'll hear from the neighbors.
Lynn Hurtak
6:04:37PM Now I have public comment. Anyone who wishes to publicly comment tonight is going to stand on this side, please. If you have entered the chambers since we swore people in, we'll do another swearing in because I saw several people come in. If you plan to speak tonight and you have not been sworn in, please stand and raise your right hand to be sworn in.
Steve Michelini
6:05:02PM Excuse me, council, but the owner just advised me we wish to withdraw the request. We wish to withdraw the petition.
Martin Shelby
6:05:14PM Okay. For the record, you wish to withdraw at this time?
Steve Michelini
6:05:20PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
6:05:20PM Motion to withdraw item number 4.
Charlie Miranda
6:05:25PM Rez 25-76.
Lynn Hurtak
6:05:31PM Can you please explain what that means? [ sounding gavel ] if you want to hear this you've got to stop talking. Thank you so much.
Martin Shelby
6:05:38PM If we could, Ms. Wells, I don't know whether you want to state it or Mr. Demanche from staff, what constitutes a withdrawal and what is the effect, please.
Christopher Demanche
6:05:50PM Development Coordination. Withdrawing would be pulling it from the further review consideration by council.
Martin Shelby
6:05:56PM What would that mean to an applicant wanting to go -- go ahead.
Christopher Demanche
6:06:02PM They would have to wait a year before coming back.
Martin Shelby
6:06:05PM Unless there was a substantial deviation to address the concerns of City Council. Okay, no.
Lynn Hurtak
6:06:15PM From my understanding, withdrawing is just taking it and it's gone.
Martin Shelby
6:06:20PM It would have to be refiled.
Christopher Demanche
6:06:23PM Yes. They are pulling from the process. If they were denied, then there would be a period.
Martin Shelby
6:06:33PM Mr. Michelini, it looked like you wanted to add something or say something.
Steve Michelini
6:06:38PM We wish to withdraw the petition so it is no longer before council. There's no longer a discussion for this item on your agenda.
Martin Shelby
6:06:46PM That's good.
Guido Maniscalco
6:06:47PM Motion to withdraw rez 25-76.
Lynn Hurtak
6:06:52PM I have a motion to withdraw from council member Maniscalco. I have a second from council member Viera. Any discussion? Okay. All in favor -- I'm so sorry. We have to roll call because of Mr. Clendenin. Roll call, please.
Bill Carlson
6:07:11PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
6:07:13PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
6:07:14PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
6:07:15PM Yes.
Naya Young
6:07:16PM Yes.
Luis Viera
6:07:19PM Yes.
Alan Clendenin
6:07:19PM Yes.
The clerk
6:07:22PM Motion passes unanimously.
Lynn Hurtak
6:07:24PM Okay. Thank you very much. Item 4 has been withdrawn. It's no longer here. Thank you very much. Moving on to item number 5. You know what, I'm going to give a minute for council chambers to clear. Just one minute. Don't go anywhere. We're not taking five. We're taking one. I'm just letting these people leave. Okay. Thank you very much. Moving on to item number 5.
Stephanie Pope
6:08:09PM Good evening. Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Agenda item number 5 is rez 25-88, request to rezone 2316 West North B Street from RM 16 to PD for residential single-family semi detached uses. We'll start with an aerial view of the subject site and the surrounding area. You can see the subject site outlined in red. On the south side of North B Street. The development pattern in the immediate area of the subject site is a mix of residential and commercial uses. North, west, and east of the subject site is comprised of residential uses. South of the subject site is commercial and then this PD, which is a residential, and west of the site is residential. There are several planned developments in the area, including one west of the site recently approved with residential single-family, semi detached uses. And there are a few in the general area. That one is here. There is one here that was approved for residential office uses, and then this one, which is the Planned Development which was approved for multifamily residential condo use. Next I'll show you the site plan. Here is the site plan provided by the applicant. The applicant proposes one building comprised of two units. Front door orientation is towards north b street with front porches and internal sidewalk connections to the existing six foot sidewalk. Each unit proposes a two car garage with access from the 15-foot platted alley to the rear. The site is in the West Tampa overlay and must comply with regulations at the time of permitting. The future land use is r-20 which allows for up to 18 dwelling units per acre by right or 20 dwelling units per acre with bonus provisions met. Given the size of the subject parcel, a maximum of one unit can be developed by right and two units with bonus provisions. The developer is proposing a bonus provision thereby permitting the construction of two units. Next I'll show the elevations. Here you can see the south, north, west, and east elevation. Also show some photos. This is the subject site. This is looking southwest internal to the site. This is north looking across North B Street. This is looking south from internal to the site, and that's the multifamily condo unit. This is that newer development west of the site. This is northwest. Looking down West North B Street, and then looking down East North B Street. Development Coordination compliance staff reviewed the application and find the request to be consistent with land development code. There are no waivers as part of this request. If City Council approves the application, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second readings. I'm available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
6:12:10PM Any questions? Planning Commission, please.
Quinn Steele
6:12:23PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. The site is within the central Tampa Planning district, North Hyde Park neighborhood and the West Tampa urban village. Also located within evacuation zone c. Subject site outlined in purple and designated residential 20 also along this portion of North B Street. Also within two transit emphasis corridors, north Howard and north Armenia, which are both designated transit emphasis corridors with multifamily and commercial uses. The request would allow for a duplex on underutilized site consistent with the density anticipated under the r-20 designation. Planning Commission staff reviewed the application and found it provides compatible infill development within an urban village near transit and employment services consistent with the comprehensive plan. Both homes are oriented towards north b street, provide a pedestrian connection to the sidewalk and load from the alley. Overall, the request is consistent with the long-range development pattern envisioned under the r-20 designation and the comprehensive plan. That concludes my presentation. I'm available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
6:13:22PM Any questions? Applicant?
Steve Michelini
6:13:27PM Good evening, council. Seems like I've been here before. This is adjacent --
Lynn Hurtak
6:13:36PM Start with your name.
Steve Michelini
6:13:37PM Steve Michelini, representing the petitioner. This project is one of several that are town house projects to the west of this and the staff has pointed out to you that this is a continuation of a development program between two transit corridors -- Howard and Armenia. I have some pictures here I want to show you that basically outline what the surrounding properties look like.
Lynn Hurtak
6:14:18PM There you go.
Steve Michelini
6:14:19PM Subject property is over here. You see the intensity here, offices, down here, you have an eight-unit apartment building. Within the area, I've outlined in purple, everything you see in purple is either multifamily, Medical Office, office, and the subject site is here. And there are only three properties on North B Street that are not -- they still have the same land use designation of r-20. But this entire block is either commercial, is medical, office, or apartment buildings. Both units have pedestrian connections to the front doors with porches, alley access. The garages are provided. There are no waivers being requested. The greenspace, it meets the greenspace requirement. The city and the county Planning Commission staff have found it to be consistent. I got a letter that said -- [cell phone] -- this was deterioration of a single-family developed block pattern. It simply isn't. The block pattern is already commercial, as I said, residential, multifamily, or it's Medical Office or other apartments. There is a ten unit apartment complex that says it's less than ten units. It's just a little bit, couple of lots down to the west. I'm sorry, to the east. There was a question raised regarding parking, traffic, and safety concerns. This is access off the alley. And there is plenty -- what was that?
Alan Clendenin
6:16:20PM That was me. [ laughter ]
Steve Michelini
6:16:26PM Ample room for stacking of visitor parking in the back behind the garages. I'll show you a site plan, which you'll see has -- move this up. That's 18 feet between the edge of the alley and the back of the garages. 22 feet in depth of the garages and 19 six on the width. Again, we're not asking for any waivers, so we meet all of the landscape codes. We've been found to be consistent by both the Planning Commission and the City staff. The request to provide additional housing in the North Hyde Park area, comprehensive plan directs the greatest share of growth in the urban village. Part of the urban village. It's also on that bicycle path that we may have talked about that a few months ago. It is just south of jcc. The comprehensive plan recognizes the role of alleys and defining the character of the neighborhoods and the proposed site plan shows vehicular access from the alley, which we are consistent with that. The rest of the Planning Commission report says in conclusion, the proposed PD is consistent with the overall policies, direction of the comprehensive plan, the request is consistent with development pattern anticipated under r-20. The designation is comparable and compatible with the surrounding area based on the considerations, Planning Commission staff finds the proposed plan development consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive plan. The purpose of this is to provide zoning districts that recognize unique conditions, that allow design flexibility and promote planned diversification and integration of uses and structures. We checked all the boxes regarding that. With zoning districts, it cannot be accommodated. You may recall that we're trying to provide a little smaller unit which makes those units more affordable as opposed to the larger units which are far more expensive. Promote the efficient and sustainable use of the land and the infrastructure. Already connecting to existing water and sewer systems. In the event any of them are found to be insufficient, we will have to upgrade both the water and sewer connections. The proposed -- applicant proposed to meet the natural resources code at the time of permitting. Again, we've met that requirement and provided the necessary greenspace. We're not trying to put too much into too small an area. We designed this around the fact that it's code compliant. Encourage the flexible use of land development, the site is proposed to provide greenspace, 709 square feet as required, 594 square feet. We're 200 square feet above what's required. The site is designed with a front yard setback and preserves existing tree locations located north of the subject site and the setback provides, allows for adequate use of tree protection and the tree radiuses for existing trees. Promote and encourage development where appropriate in location, character, compatibility, and surrounding impacted neighborhoods. As I pointed out to you when I showed you the map, that this is immediately adjacent to two other town house projects on the one side, commercial office on the end, which is down here. The commercial office here, town house project here. Another town house project which was approved here. Down here is where -- I'm sorry. Apartment buildings down on the other end, and all of this office stuff down here. And this is the parking for that. Anyway, the development pattern is clearly -- it's already been established to be town house-style projects. Promote the more desirable living and working conditions, this is between two transit corridors which provides bus service on both sides, north, south, and north and south as well as it's only a couple of blocks of North Kennedy Boulevard. Promote the architectural features and elements which complement the surrounding area and elevations submitted or complementary to the surrounding community. We have met the code. We have not requested for any waivers or variances. We have exceeded what was required by the code, and we've been found to be consistent by both the Planning Commission and City staff. I will be happy to answer any questions.
Alan Clendenin
6:21:23PM I have questions.
Lynn Hurtak
6:21:27PM Council member Clendenin. Council member Clendenin --
Alan Clendenin
6:21:46PM I don't think your microphone is on, chairwoman.
Lynn Hurtak
6:21:49PM I'm so sorry. You had a question?
Alan Clendenin
6:21:51PM I understand. I saw your lips moving but didn't hear anything. I didn't want to talk until I was recognized. Mr. Michelini, You'll be sick of hearing from me for the rest of tonight. Question for you. I know you said it doesn't require any variances. You're asking for a PD, so let's get that right. Can you talk about the adjoining properties already developed and what the front setback or maybe that would be City staff might answer that question. I'm wondering what the front facades of these houses are set back from the street and what the site setbacks are.
Steve Michelini
6:22:39PM The front setback is 10 feet, rear setback is 18 feet.
Lynn Hurtak
6:22:43PM If we could see that, CCTV. Thank you.
Steve Michelini
6:22:48PM 5.6 feet on the side yard setback and the adjacent parcel here is a town house.
Alan Clendenin
6:22:55PM Is that currently developed or just approved?
Steve Michelini
6:22:58PM It's approved for a duplex.
Alan Clendenin
6:23:02PM Do you know what the setback was approved for that?
Steve Michelini
6:23:06PM No, sir, I don't recall.
Alan Clendenin
6:23:08PM What is the setback on the other side? Was that the east side?
Steve Michelini
6:23:16PM I think it's 5.6.
Alan Clendenin
6:23:20PM That is a single-family house that still exists on that side.
Steve Michelini
6:23:26PM Yes, with a driveway. The house is not adjacent to the side.
Alan Clendenin
6:23:34PM Gotcha. I don't have any problem with the density. I wish the driveway was just a foot longer so you could easily accommodate a car there to keep it out of the alleyway and clear. I think a 19-foot long driveway would be more appropriate and then you could just basically call the garage what it is as a one and a half car garage. That's all my questions. Thank you.
Steve Michelini
6:24:01PM One of the struggles that we have is the code still requires that. I know council talked about how to adjust that and how to make it more reasonable. But as you require more parking, you're also -- you're causing issues regarding density and the size of lots and size of development. It's like a water balloon. Squeeze on one side and it's got to come out another.
Alan Clendenin
6:24:28PM Mr. Michelini, the front, we didn't talk about that. The other adjacent properties, what is their front setbacks? In other words, is this being developed with the same setback as adjacent properties?
Steve Michelini
6:24:41PM Yes, sir.
Alan Clendenin
6:24:43PM On the front side.
Steve Michelini
6:24:46PM This is in line with the other properties on north b.
Alan Clendenin
6:24:52PM Staff, can you confirm that?
Stephanie Pope
6:24:56PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Since this is in the West Tampa overlay, they would have to meet the block average, and that would be calculated and given to urban design, and they would make sure that they meet that.
Alan Clendenin
6:25:09PM Wouldn't that have happened before we got to this point?
Stephanie Pope
6:25:13PM Yes.
Alan Clendenin
6:25:15PM That imply they are in compliance.
Stephanie Pope
6:25:17PM Urban design was found consistent, yes.
Alan Clendenin
6:25:20PM Very good. Thank you so much.
Lynn Hurtak
6:25:24PM Any other questions? Okay. If you are here to speak, please come and line up on my left, your right. Mr. Shelby.
Martin Shelby
6:26:52PM Three names, if you could acknowledge that you are here to waive your time to give her an extra minute. Adrian laramie. Carroll ann Bennett. Debbie zomermaand. Thank you. Three additional minutes for a total of six. My name is sandra sanchez. I'm here to ask you to deny this petition. I asked Stephanie to turn the pages of the presentation so that Alan Clendenin can see it. On page 1 -- and if you will follow with me. On page 1 is the immediate neighborhood. This block has Armenia on one side and Howard on the other. And those businesses face those major thoroughfares. The block is entirely -- or was entirely single-family homes, our missing middle. I want to bring to your attention on page 2 the West Tampa overlay. And the main thing that I want you to remember -- I'm sorry. I'm not well tonight. The main thing I want you to remember is that the West Tampa overlay takes priority and should be considered first before moving forward. On page 3, the top picture is the completed building. One of three, and maybe four that are intended to be built on this block. Further explanation when we get to page 4. Working with an overlay, if a developer wants to circumvent the overlay, City staff asked them to find comparables that are adjacent to the location of the site. The second picture is what I think they used as one of the comparables. Staff remarks in the accela only address the comparable as being adjacent. It gives no addresses. There aren't any other flat-roofed multifamily units around. These look like the overlay was utilized, but it was not. These buildings were actually built in 2021. They were built against city code because they ignored the West Tampa overlay, which was in place at the time. All three of those buildings that they used for a comparable did not use the West Tampa overlay. When you look these sites up in accela, there's no mention of the West Tampa overlay. Back then, back in 2021, when I asked City staff about if they said they were sorry they missed it, they said they were sorry that they missed it. Imagine, missing the West Tampa overlay for four units. Nevertheless, these properties should not be considered to be comparable. They were built illegally per city code. Mr. Michelini, two wrongs don't make a right. Mr. Michelini Mentioned the building that's behind. It's not on -- staff not on north b. Faces north a. It is one of the original tuttle built. Built before the West Tampa overlay was in place. I do not think they should be used as comparables. On page 4 -- and just to mention with the extreme changes that this developer was going to make, they did not get in touch with the neighborhood. The assumption that a yellow sign means it is an invitation to call the developer is not a notification. This developer -- because it is so drastic a change should have made the effort to contact the neighborhood. This is the building that they are building. First one, 2320 west north b is completed. You saw that on the picture. 2318 west north b already had the rezoning approved. 2316 is what we are rezoning today. Next to 2320 is 209 north albany. It is owned by a number of lccs, but I noticed this developer utilized the property as if it was their own. That is just an assumption that I am making, but a possibility that a fourth one will be there. Page 5, I direct you to the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan livable city land use goals to build livable city that enhances its unique attributes of Tampa's diversity, where heritage is appreciated and celebrated of diversity of community, neighbors, interconnected through walking, bicycling and transit through excellent urban design through public spaces. I especially point out land development policy 1.2.1a to promote harmony in the visual relationship and transition between new and older buildings. New buildings do not need to imitate older buildings but be sympathetic to scale, proportion, and materials. This can often be accomplished by repeating existing fenestration and surface. With the buildings, they should be surrounded and textured to reflect the pattern of the mood. Obviously, this was not considered. I take to you land use 1.2.23. It continues to require that the scale of new development is mixed use and provides building height, bulk that is essential to the visual. Page 6. Page 6 is a bonus. I just threw that in there in case you want it. But I am asking you to deny it. This third building that is the subject right now directly conflicts with the current comprehensive plan and neither staff for developer seriously directed it to the West Tampa overlay. Other two buildings completed are in the process of being approved. Nothing else is to be done. I ask to you deny this because it did not fit in with the neighborhood and did not follow the correct rules by addressing the West Tampa overlay.
Lynn Hurtak
06:33:36PM Thank you. Next. Okay. We are almost set. Okay. I'm winston everson, North Hyde Park civic association. Also district 5. Very similar to what Miss Sanchez stated. You know, our belief is this is what the purpose and intent of the West Tampa overlay. And our belief is that the current project does not fall in line with the existing neighborhood for the maps that were utilized by Mr. Michelini. It only showed one side of the block. If you look on other side of the block, it actually shows all of the single-family homes there. So that is kind of one of the other things I wanted to bring up. And similar also. We didn't -- I promise I didn't plagiarize miss Sanchez's presentation, but similarly, I used land use objective 1.2 also where you want to kind of preserve the heritage of the neighborhood. And I did want to also reference the development and growth management, that section -- this is the gentleman that wrote the letter. And then I kind of circled where that memo that was put in the application. It says it is consistent. I don't know where that is possible. Where you kind of noticed where everything is referencing that one PD that was approved here. So I think that is where they are kind of utilizing that PD as -- as the entire thing, because, you know, back when I went to school, a block average that uses more than just one. Rezone 23-43 is where they are utilizing that as the entire -- to rep the neighborhood, which I also think is not in line with, you know, West Tampa overlay for averaging a block. That is just one particular structure. And then finally, just wanted to also say that -- so based on the current neighborhood, the Tampa development and growth management only referencing the one PD and the neighborhood framework provided by the West Tampa overlay and land use policy 1.2. The North Hyde Park civic association urges to you vote no. thank you for your time and attention.
06:36:53PM Thank you very much. Next.
Martin Shelby
06:36:57PM Please acknowledge your name for an additional minute. Gail everson. Thank you. Four minutes, please.
Lynn Hurtak
06:37:23PM Wait if you want -- okay. I am Nicole ansis, 1513 North B Street. I'm president of the North Hyde Park civic association and neighborhood watch, and I am speaking in opposition to this proposed rezoning to PD. I also want to add that we did not have an opportunity to meet with the developer to discuss our concerns. This change is -- it is a fundamental shift to the character of the neighborhood. It threatens the livability, the predictability of our neighborhood, and current zoning allows for high density. Switching to a PD zoning not only represents the comprehensive plan but one parcel is zoned PD, others will follow. And as is the case here, more and more of these residences and lots will be transitioned -- kind of transforming and dismantling the character of North Hyde Park. So we deem this to be incompatible. Going to the handout, this is the property next to the plot in question. It is a three-story town house. It is an anomaly on the street. It is inconsistent with the West Tampa overlay. There are no trees on the lot. And just to the right is a one-story business that this doesn't -- this not only overwhelms that one business but views on the street. My view is different than all of the street. Looking at all of north b from Armenia on the west to Howard on the right. I will show you a series of pictures that show the street is full of one-story bungalow single-family homes, the majority. Starting on the northwest corner, I'll loop around. The box in red is the current residence. And the one in orange next to it is the one they keep referencing. So starting at 2323 on the top left, as you work your way across, you can see that the street is filled with one-story single-family bungalows. The one exception is this, 2313, a craftsman two-story. But it matches nicely with the rest of the homes on that street. On the second page, this is now the south side starting at 2304, one-story bungalow. 2308 is a two-story legacy building, and the remaining three buildings, 2310, 12 and 14, single-story single-family bungalows. 2313. Trees -- they are only required to keep three. A shame. Shouldn't be allowed. And next to it a PD, a monstrosity. It doesn't belong in the neighborhood --
06:40:54PM Can you slide it up, please. Compared to the one-story next to it. Now, we are not opposed to SMART development. We just want it to be compatible and complementary to the comprehensive plan and West Tampa overlay. Two homes that are on north albany. Duplexes. These are rm-16s but complementary to the neighborhood. They are two-stories, and do not overwhelming surrounding houses next to them. We are looking for something a little more consistent. Our neighborhood deserves growth that respects context, safety and heritage, not developer driven to be objectives. We urge to you reject this zoning and stand with the residents of North Hyde Park for the character and livability of our community. Thank you.
06:41:51PM Thank you very much. Next. I am Dana green. I own a parcel on the block. I'm here to support the project. I think it is consistent with what is going on in the area, and the probably looks great. I want to give my support.
06:42:09PM Thank you very much. Next. I am one of the neighbors. And I approve of 2316 North B Street PD approval. So -- and I am a neighbor. Thank you so much.
06:42:26PM Thank you very much. Next. Just had a rezoning. I am pretty sure is his name. You can ask him. Please ask me about the setbacks on 2320. I am Stephanie poynor. I will be happy to tell you what they are. Good evening. I need to disclose that I manage the property that abuts on the east side. This belongs to the facalskis, they are in Germany and they are on line to speak.
06:43:00PM Can I see it, CCTV? Don't count my time.
06:43:05PM CCTV. Okay. Go ahead, please. Why are we here? Why are we here? It is not about the density of this probably. It is about the design. Next one. And -- in this design, 35 feet stops here. 35 feet stops right here. What is this nonsense above it? Oh, they quoted you -- and I gave you a copy of it -- 27-1258. That says it can only go five feet over the 35-foot limit. What we doing here? Again, what are we doing here? Go ahead. So we have to take into consideration rm-18, 35 feet. We don't go up -- until we get to rm-24, we do not go to 60 feet. This is not 35 feet. This is 35 feet and a doorway on top of it. Last I checked they are eight feet tall. Just me. Next. And that -- that part of the code says that they need it for access for equipment. Guess what, the air conditioners on the side of building. The air conditioners are on the side of the building and these people want to have access to the roof to have an entertainment space on top of everything else. Go ahead, carroll ann. We are here for a PD because they want to go over the height and squeeze ten pounds of crap in a five-pound bag. We learned at the synagogue hearing that they don't have to put in a waiver because you automatically approve height difference. You automatically approve that. Why did we approve this? Now, I want to you see -- sandy and this other lady both showed you the house on Armenia. This is before -- this is google maps. This is before. See the nice trees behind it. This is what those folks have now with 2320. This house -- I have video on my phone. I am not going to have time to show it, but it does not receive full sun until noon. I have got video at 11:00 in the morning. Just starting to sunshine on that house. Are you kidding me? I was on the plane for the last hearing. I missed it. These folks deserve better. They deserve to have their home in the sunlight. And this is from the West Tampa overlay, which I am kind of disgusted that I didn't hear much of anybody talking about until the public got here. Effects of the overlay designation. You guys can't change it. You can't change the regulations of West Tampa overlay. There is a reason for it. Why are we even here besides someone wants to build another monstrosity. Ask that gentleman if he owns the property abutting, because I think he does. When we look up all the records, it was there.
06:46:31PM Thank you very much. Anybody else want to speak? Okay. Are there any questions from council? Okay. Rebuttal, please. You know, design is not part of this request. That is handled by the urban design section of the city. As the staff already told you, what we presented to them was found to be consistent. We also have been found to be consistent by the Planning Commission and all of the other reviewing agencies for the city. The reason that we have a request for a PD here is because having two units requires a bonus agreement, which we have to request. There are no waivers. So there are no height waiver. We are not trying -- says very clearly on the site plan, 35 feet. I don't know what mechanical equipment they are proposing on the top, but whatever it is, the roof -- the roof height is clearly identified as 35 feet. I know this question has come up before is where are you going to store the garbage. Garbage containers are shown inside. Inside the garage here. I don't know what else I can tell you. We meet the code. We have no waivers. The design is not controlled by zoning. It is controlled by the urban design section. And we have to be compatible with and approved in accordance with the West Tampa overly. No way to waive it. It is a right. So -- and we are talking about the use here not the design. And I know that, you know, those who spoke focused on design that was a problem. They didn't like that. That is not the issue here before council. The issue is, if this is a compatible use. Does it meet the code, which staff has told you it does. And is it -- you know, is it consistent with everything that you wanted. I showed you the pictures. I didn't make them up. I took them right off of the property appraiser's web page. And I also identified the uses that are there. Every one of these uses is either commercial, medical or town house apartment buildings -- excuse me. I don't need the interruption. Will you pause my time, please.
06:49:11PM Yes. I don't know what it is. Respect me the way I respect you.
06:49:19PM That is unnecessary.
06:49:34PM This is my thought. There was public comment online. Well, apologies -- no, can you stop Mr. Michelini's time, please. Yeah, we are going to have to add more time. That is my fault. I am supposed to be keeping time of public comment online. Apologies.
06:50:02PM The person who is supposed to be on public comment is not online.
06:50:11PM Yes. We will just take a second to make sure that the person who registered and, again, this is on me. My first time chairing so I apologize. It just seems like when somebody jumped up from the audience and want to hand you something, completely inappropriate. I don't do that.
06:50:31PM Agreed. Okay, so we have no response. Mr. Michelini, go right ahead. Material to you, I don't make this up. I mean, these are clearly official records.
06:51:49PM I am so sorry. Can you --
Clerk
06:51:59PM My go to webinar -- she is on ans willing to speak if you give us a moment so we can allow her to speak.
Lynn Hurtak
06:52:08PM Yes, oh, I see a face. I see a wave. We just have to put it on our screen.
Clerk
06:52:15PM Okay, they are unmuted.
Martin Shelby
06:52:19PM If we can allow this person to speak, madam chair, and after that, Mr. Michelini can have his rebuttal.
Lynn Hurtak
06:52:25PM Of course, he can have his full time.
06:52:29PM Mr. Falkalski, please raise your right hand and be sworn in. [Swearing in]
06:52:39PM You have three minutes. Go ahead. I came last time and discussed a few things, but I believe it got dismissed we mentioned with the last couple of speakers, what they are presenting does not get the characteristics for the rest of the house. The homes across the street as the other speakers have mentioned are not included, and the sheet that he has displayed where he said there are only three parcels on our side of the street. I believe there are actual four, if I am not mistaken. As far as the other pictures, you have seen with the lights. I am the house directly next to where this massive building is going to be built. So I will also be affected by the 12:00 noon -- or rather the afternoon sunlight in that case. Any damage with moisture -- we all know that Florida is a extremely humid state. And my house could be at risk for higher mold, things like that. Going into the street itself, as it is mentioned it is in between two fairways. Two one-way streets with Armenia and Howard. Because of that, this street is extremely busy. And cars that go through. There have been multiple crashes on that street. Even if they are in the back, realistically, there is going to be a lot of traffic still with those people in the front. We can park in the back all the time, but we can be realistic. Outside of that, I am worried about the -- about the implications it could have on my house. I don't want to say health-wise, but just the total construction of it. Any time of water that may be run-off from there -- from their property if it is elevated at all during the construction process. Outside of that, I am opposed to this -- to this rezoning. Thank you.
06:54:55PM Thank you very much. Okay. Mr. Michelini. I am sorry, go ahead.
Bill Carlson
06:55:03PM If you don't mind, I want to ask before you do rebuttal.
Lynn Hurtak
06:55:08PM You want to ask of --
Bill Carlson
06:55:11PM I want to ask legal. Who is here from legal? Okay. Sorry, my eyes are not that great tonight. The public -- so Mr. Michelini Talked about how this was found consistent and met all the rules, but the public talked of it not meeting the rules, the guidelines of the overlay district. So how do we come to terms with those two differences?
Cate Wells
06:55:37PM Cate Wells, Legal Department. So the PD request that is before council notes that there are no requested waivers. So while the elevations do not appear to comply with the overlay district guidelines, if the project is approved at permitting, the design would have to comply with the guidelines. Because none of those overlay district guidelines or standards have been waived.
Bill Carlson
06:56:05PM Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
06:56:07PM Any other questions? Okay, Mr. Michelini, rebuttal. There are no waivers, again. We meet natural resources. Whether they have traffic volume or not, we -- transportation didn't object. And we are utilizing the alley, which is part of the West Tampa overlay requirements. So your access for your garages in this case is being provided in the rear. The height of the structures are stated at 35 feet. That is statutory. We can't all of a sudden raise the roof. We are not going to do that. I pulled this off of the property appraiser's web page and outlined everything except these three are all either multifamily, office, or Medical Office, including very high intensity down here. Not a high intensive project. Two units on the proposed lot being requested. I showed you the site plan with the porches. We are 17.5 feet away from the back of the sidewalk for the building and ten feet to the front of the porch with the walkways going up. Again, storage for garbage is inside the garages. So we are not -- we are not causing any kind of clutter associated with that. People frequently cite as being a problem. I can go through all of these comprehensive plan provisions that we meet, but I will just reference. And I ask that this report be received and filed and made part of the record, but the infrastructure goals and objectives and policies are met. Provide multimodal options have been met. Hurricane evacuation shelters issue is met. Land development regulations, goals, objectives and policies are met. Overall residential development and redevelopment are met. Multifamily residential provisions in the code are met. Low, medium density family areas are met. Adequate sites to accommodate housing needs are met. Compliance with the comprehensive plan as certified by the Planning Commission staff is met. Policies of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, city design, goals, objectives and policies are met. City Planning goals, policies are met. Public realm is met. Urban villages, goals, objectives and policies are met. You know, I understand the emotional aspect of it. I understand that people don't like changes sometime. We have to meet the design guidelines when we go through permitting. There is no waiving of that. And if some other building that was used as a comparison that they didn't somehow meet the code is not what is before you and has nothing to do with this project. We intend to meet the overlay district as provided for in the code, and we have been found consistent and respectfully request your approval. We met all the guidelines required by the city. That concludes my presentation and respectfully request your approval.
06:59:45PM Thank you very much. A motion to close.
Guido Maniscalco
06:59:47PM So moved.
Luis Viera
06:59:49PM Second.
Lynn Hurtak
06:59:51PM All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Do we want to speak about this or does someone want to make a motion?
Alan Clendenin
07:00:04PM I will speak about it if nobody else wants to.
Lynn Hurtak
07:00:11PM Council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
07:00:14PM This is a tough one. I am not opposed to the density and location. But I do have some concerns that make it -- parking in this area is particularly harsh and bad and having a substandard garage with a relatively short driveway on a -- on an alley. I applaud you of using the alley but not a lot of extra room, and I am afraid it will compound problems with parking which is the neighbors' concerns about the -- Mr. Michelini, again, you spoke about no waivers and no this. But this is a PD. You are asking something because no entitlement to it and with no bonus provisions for that density. With City Council, we have to weigh everything out and make a determination about are we giving up -- are we getting something that is worthy of giving something up. I just don't think this proves that this is a building that is compatible with the adjoining -- with the block. While obviously it is pointed out you have a monstrosity sitting here. We don't want to repeat that mistake. And definitely not compatible with the current building structures that align both the north and south side of b. I think trying to bring in Howard and Armenia, and the density in Howard and Armenia are disingenuous because they are different streets of the neighborhood. I am not opposed to the density and a little bit more site control and land, which public speakers showed examples of multifamily that would be highly desirable, that would be something that this council is willing to support and build in these areas. It looks great. Duplexes. But they were appropriately designed and be the right size for this lot. Reluctantly, I am sorry, I am not going to support this one tonight. Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
07:02:23PM Councilwoman Young.
Naya Young
07:02:25PM I would just have to agree with council member Clendenin. I definitely think we need housing. Housing is a very big issue, and we want to have more housing, but, you know -- housing that fits into the neighborhood and the characteristic of neighborhood is very important. I think housing is important, but I will have to agree with the sentiments of council member Clendenin.
Lynn Hurtak
07:02:55PM Council member Miranda.
Charlie Miranda
07:03:01PM I am listening to all sides. What concerns me is you either have a overlay or you don't have an overlay. In this case, you have an overview. I have trouble swallowing it. I don't know who is right or who is wrong. If the city is right or the petitioner is wrong or the petitioner is right and the city is wrong. The neighborhood discussed their opinion of the differences in the sizing of the dwelling. It doesn't meet the overlay. It was consistent with both the city and the Planning Commission. This is one that in my -- in my many years of public service, I never had one like this. Supposed to have something it doesn't have but it is still consistent. That's all.
Lynn Hurtak
07:03:44PM Thank you very much. Yes, Mr. Viera?
Luis Viera
07:03:48PM In general, do we have -- can we have, like, a finding on whether or not it is inconsistent with the overlay?
Lynn Hurtak
07:03:55PM Do you want to reopen the hearing?
Luis Viera
07:03:57PM If I may, very briefly.
Lynn Hurtak
07:04:00PM Motion to reopen. We have a motion to reopen by council member Viera. Second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed. Staff?
Luis Viera
07:04:15PM That appears to be a relevant issue for some of us. That would be a determining issue.
Stephanie Pope
07:04:20PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Urban design does review these. They do have to follow the West Tampa overlay. They also -- once it goes into permitting, they do review that as well. And it has to meet that at the time of permitting. I don't know if that answers your question.
Luis Viera
07:05:12PM If I may.
Lynn Hurtak
07:05:14PM Council member Viera.
Luis Viera
07:05:15PM So what you are saying to proceed with this, there is presumption that it will meet the overlay. Is that what you are saying? And if you need to caucus with people for a proper answer, you can take your time. I know that if you need to -- madam chair --
Alan Clendenin
07:05:31PM I have a follow-up question.
Lynn Hurtak
07:05:33PM That's fine.
Luis Viera
07:05:34PM Because I know what it is like to be put on the spot.
Lynn Hurtak
07:05:37PM Alan has a follow-up. Are we changing our mind?
Luis Viera
07:05:46PM I don't know, council member Clendenin wanted to speak. That may give us time --
Lynn Hurtak
07:05:51PM While we have a moment. We are hitting 7:00, and we still have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
Alan Clendenin
07:06:01PM You only keep me for one more hour, fyi.
Lynn Hurtak
07:06:04PM If anybody -- if you want to order food, now is the time. We have seven more items.
Luis Viera
07:06:12PM I am fine.
Lynn Hurtak
07:06:14PM Okay.
Alan Clendenin
07:06:15PM Maybe I can ask the question because what they are looking into now.
Lynn Hurtak
07:06:24PM They are doing a powwow and may want to wait until they finish their powwow.
Alan Clendenin
07:06:35PM I can't see that off camera. Thank you. I look fabulous with the Christmas decorations, by the way.
Luis Viera
07:06:43PM Madam chair, may I say something.
Lynn Hurtak
07:07:30PM Yes, council member Viera.
Luis Viera
07:07:33PM Council member Miranda, were you saying you want to --
Lynn Hurtak
07:07:43PM Let's ask Mr. Thomas to come if he has a- moment.
07:07:52PM After this one, we will take a quick break. Mr. Thomas, never mind. We will wait. We are going to do a break right after this, and we will talk about it. Thank you, sorry about that. Do you need him to get something for you? Go for it.
Luis Viera
07:08:19PM Madam chair, do you think it will be wise to take a three-minute recess? We literally don't --
Lynn Hurtak
07:08:41PM We are going to take a five-minute recess. We will reconvene -- we will do it -- we will make it a nice six minutes at 7:15. So we are adjourned and back at 7:15. Recess. Sorry, recess. Apologies.
Charlie Miranda
07:08:57PM Here.
Guido Maniscalco
07:17:23PM Here.
Naya Young
07:17:24PM Here.
Luis Viera
07:17:25PM Here.
Bill Carlson
07:17:26PM Here.
Alan Clendenin
07:17:28PM Here.
Lynn Hurtak
07:17:29PM Here.
Clerk
07:17:30PM We have a physical quorum.
Lynn Hurtak
07:17:32PM Thank you so much. I believe that Miss Pope was here in the middle of answering council member Viera's question. Would you like to restate your question.
Luis Viera
07:17:48PM Yes, ma'am, whether or not the applicant needs to comply with the overlay district just by operation of moving forward. In other words, is -- that is my question. Number one, does this -- does this violate in any way the -- the overlay, and do they have to be in compliance? Is that a presumption? Because that seems to be relevant for some folks, including myself.
Stephanie Pope
07:18:12PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Urban design reviewed this and found it consistent. Just want to show this on the staff report just so we see that they did review it and found it consistent.
Lynn Hurtak
07:18:29PM Sorry, we can't see it. We will have to wait until CCTV puts it up. Thank you.
07:18:35PM Can you leave it up. We didn't have a chance to take a look at it. If CCTV can take the closed captioning off of our screen so as we can see better, we would appreciate it. Thanks.
Stephanie Pope
07:18:52PM And when urban design does review, they look at the surrounding properties. And they look for a precedent in the surrounding properties. So when they reviewed that and found it consistent. They looked at the surrounding area to determine their consistency.
Luis Viera
07:19:15PM May I.
Lynn Hurtak
07:19:18PM Council member Viera.
Luis Viera
07:19:20PM Thank you. Are you telling me -- correct me if I'm wrong, by virtue of urban design finding consistency, does that infer or conclude by presumption of consistency with the overlay?
Stephanie Pope
07:19:33PM That would -- they review for the overlay. So, yes, sir. Yes, that's correct.
Luis Viera
07:19:40PM Question answered. I have gone nothing further. Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
07:19:43PM Miss Pope --
Alan Clendenin
07:19:46PM I have a question.
Lynn Hurtak
07:19:48PM Sorry, council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
07:19:50PM Yeah, this goes hand in hand with what council member Viera said. This is part of my grave concern. I think what the -- how that question was answered kind of led us to where we are today. If this council was to approve this right now, this -- this would be another example of construction that will be used as precedent setting to undermine the overlay for West Tampa we have to first figure out a way to get to the urban design staff to say, you know -- basically to say bs on this thing. They can not use these designs that can be inappropriately constructed as an example to continue a mistake. So if a mistake was made, we can't keep doubling down on that mistake. That is what is going to happen today if we approve this. That was my point of the question for staff was -- and she answered exactly what I thought it was going to be. That this urban design evaluated this and found it consistent as you found in the staff report, which means that would have been -- if we approve this today, that is the way it is going to fly and another example of construction will be used for the next project to be used for next project. We have to put a stop on it now and somehow get the urban design people from keeping doing this again.
Lynn Hurtak
07:21:14PM Any other questions, council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
07:21:17PM I am good, thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
07:21:18PM Can you put a photo of the house next door? The town house next door. When was the West Tampa overlay put in?
Stephanie Pope
07:21:32PM That was established in ... According to the West Tampa overlay, if a law of record was established --
Lynn Hurtak
07:22:20PM My question was, when did the West Tampa overlay go into -- when was it put in? What year -- when was the West Tampa overlay developed?
07:23:25PM Sounds like there are some people in the back that may know.
07:23:33PM Can somebody please stand up and come and put into the record, please. I will take -- I will take any takers at this point.
Martin Shelby
07:23:42PM It is sworn testimony. If they come up and announce their name.
Lynn Hurtak
07:23:46PM Somebody that is from Domain Homes that works consistently with the West Tampa overlay.
07:23:57PM No, I need my question answered first, please.
07:24:08PM 2005? That is when the overlay was created. Thank you. Miss Pope --
07:24:18PM Kevin Robles. Going back to the photo of the building, does this meet the overlay?
Stephanie Pope
07:24:30PM I do not review for urban design.
Lynn Hurtak
07:24:33PM Is anybody from urban design here tonight?
Stephanie Pope
07:24:37PM No, ma'am.
Lynn Hurtak
07:24:38PM Okay, thank you.
Bill Carlson
07:24:43PM May I.
Lynn Hurtak
07:24:45PM Council member Carlson, I keep forgetting to turn my mic on.
Bill Carlson
07:24:53PM You all and Miss Wells Answered my question earlier. Once this process is done, the final design will go to the staff for design approval or something like that. Since the staff has already said this is consistent and if we approve this tonight, wouldn't that go to them and presume it will be approved by design or is there a chance it would be rejected. Wouldn't it be the same staff that found it consistent who would be reviewing the -- whether it -- whether it met the criteria for the overlay district?
Stephanie Pope
07:25:34PM Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. At the time of permitting, there are several reviewers in urban design who review when it goes into permitting for the overlays. So it may not be the same reviewer.
Bill Carlson
07:25:50PM My other question is, when you showed that sheet that was -- that was blown up for us. I read it quickly just now. But to me -- the way I read it, it was silent with the overlay district. I didn't see any reference to the overlay district. I wonder if somehow the overlay district was not consulted in the recommendation of consistency. Which sheet is that?
07:26:27PM The one put on the elmo.
07:26:33PM Shouldn't a note have said that it meets the criteria of the overlay district?
Stephanie Pope
07:26:42PM Stephanie Pope, land Development Coordination. We generally put the note in the staff report at the time of permitting. They must meet the overlay requirements.
Lynn Hurtak
07:26:58PM Just one moment. Council, I think we are going off -- you know, we can't approve this based on the overlay. We can -- but we can talk about density and size and scale, but the overlay is out of our hands. It -- Mr. Demanche, do you have something?
Bill Carlson
07:27:26PM It concerns me no one is here to testify as to whether that was reviewed.
Lynn Hurtak
07:27:32PM Agreed.
Bill Carlson
07:27:36PM The azimuth that said this criteria was approved. That is all I am going to say at this point. We can talk about it in new business.
Lynn Hurtak
07:27:48PM There are no more questions. Mr. Michelini Has rebuttal. West Tampa overlay design criteria. You can't waive it anyway. Certainly it would be, I think, appropriate to put a condition in there as part of an approval that says we have to meet that design criteria and bring it back to you, whatever that design is between first and second reading. That we can do. We can't change -- if we start changing setbacks and heights and things like that, we have to go back to DRC. We have to have a continued hearing in going forward. But seems to me if design is the issue, which is not part of the real -- that is not part of the rezoning criteria anyway, but the spacing on the street, the setbacks, that is part of the criteria. You know, I think -- maybe going forward, if council is wishing for a statement to be placed on the site plan, I don't think anyone has a problem with that. My clients have said, you know, if we had known, we wouldn't have given you something that looked a little different. We looked at something that met the code. And the design is not part of that plan review. I mean, you have been advised that the overlay is not part of it. And yet we keep inserting it in there. I will be happy to put a note that we must comply with the design guidelines. Everything else is compatible. There is nothing in there that says you have to have something bigger than a 18 -- a depth of 18 feet on a driveway. That is another criteria that is not in there. And, you know, if you want to ask Jonathan Scott if it complies, it complies. Adding things in the review and considering support or not support that is not in the code. So that leaves us as a proponent of a project, where do we go? Are we trying to anticipate whatever questions you all might have or do we follow the code, because you are adding things in that aren't there. The staff has told you we met the code. 35 feet is allowable on any one of these lots by right. Not excessive height. It is 35 feet. Whether it creates a shadow for somebody next door or not, that is the code. Any one of these bungalows that exist in the area, any one of the other properties are allowed by right to go to 35 feet. The issue here, and the reason they are in a PD because we have to have a resolution for the bonus density to allow two units. Not to waive parking. Not to waive setbacks. Not to waive anything else. We certainly can't waive design. It is not possible. You know, the staff has -- you know, they had a letter where they are talking it of the spacing along the street. They talk about the setbacks. They talk about a variety of other things urban design was looking at. At this point, they are not looking at design. But we have to complete. And, you know, council, you know, if I can get your support, we will certainly put a note on there that we must comply with the design guidelines and sneak look like what is supposed to be, you know, viewed in the West Tampa overlay. I don't know what else I can do. We certainly have tried our best to meet the criteria. Staff says we have. Urban design said we have met the criteria for spacing, height, and setbacks. And we added the porches that you all said you want. We added the access to the rear which you said you want. We added the garages with the -- with the garbage enclosed inside. You all have said all of those things. Not one thing we ignored. Not one. So when we come before you, there is a reasonable expectation that if we have listened to you and done what you asked, we would appreciate your support. Certainly, I am coming before you and asking respectfully for your support in approving this project. We can make whatever changes and notes that you want between first and second reading. Thank you for your consideration.
07:32:17PM Okay. Thank you very much. Motion to close by council member Viera. A second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Aye.
Alan Clendenin
07:32:26PM Aye.
Lynn Hurtak
07:32:27PM Okay.
Alan Clendenin
07:32:30PM Discussion.
Lynn Hurtak
07:32:32PM Yes, Chair Clendenin or council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
07:32:40PM I said I was on the edge, but I have pushed off the end in no way in a hard way. One -- I will address what Michelini said of what he can do. Euclidian zoning is that you have a right of building there. When council to this council and looking for a PD because you are not entitled to build it. You have land rights and things you can build on these lots by right. This is not one of those. You are asking for something -- you are asking for exceptions. When ask you for the exceptions are, we have to balance the entire project. I am fortunate to believe that urban design set us up for failure. They did evaluate that. If council approved the design that we will see is design that was submitted by the applicant for this project. They submitted the design. The drawings that we see are designs that obviously do not comply with the overlay district. Why? Okay. You ask of bringing projects forward in the future to this council. I suggest all applicants bring problems that are vote ready that actually accurately reflect what the applicant intends to build. Why you would bring something forward that is not pictorially accurately reflect what you want to build on the first read is beyond me. I don't understand it. If you brought something that really reflected what you know that council wants. Again, you are right. I am not using the garage size because it is not a requirement. I am just saying that you are asking for something. If you had given a little on it, maybe I can give it somewhere else. But honestly, again, this is -- this is not the precedent we want to set another precedent to allow this to -- to continue to be built of this kind of construction and be replicated. You have to say no sometime, and this is the day to say no.
Lynn Hurtak
07:34:44PM Anyone else? Okay. Can we get a motion?
Guido Maniscalco
07:34:48PM Motion for either --
Lynn Hurtak
07:34:57PM Either. I need someone to make a motion. I am chairing tonight so I am not making motion. Okay, I have a light.
Guido Maniscalco
07:35:04PM Were you going to read it? I was going to make a motion to deny. I make a motion to deny rez-25-88. In looking at the Tampa 2040 comprehensive plan land use policy 1.2.18, I do not believe this project promotes the harmony and the visual relationship and transition between new and older buildings as we saw in photographs that were shown during public comment. New buildings to imitate older development should be sympathetic to the scale. We see scale and proportion, especially because you have the single-family homes right around there, right next door. So many different examples. Land use policies 1.2.23 require the scale and massing of new development in mixed use centers to provide appropriate transitions and building height and that can be sensitive to the physical and visual character of adjoining neighborhoods. We saw one example of a very large building next to a single-family home. There was testimony there regarding how the sun doesn't even appear until 11:00 in the day. That shows you right there you have a very large building next to a single-family home. Looking at section -- for the PD code, 27-136.6, promote and encourage development where appropriate in location, character and compatibility with the surrounding impacted neighborhoods. Built environment and existing geography. We see a lot of historic single-family homes. We talk of the West Tampa overlay, and let me see what else. Promote architectural features. Section 8 of 27-136. Not promoting architecture features that complement the community and enhance the overall community of the development. We see this not just with the height of the 35-foot plus, but, again, surrounded by single-family homes. Thank you very much. That is my motion of denial.
Lynn Hurtak
07:37:12PM A motion from council member Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Carlson. Any more discussion? Okay. Roll call vote, please.
Guido Maniscalco
07:37:23PM Yes.
Naya Young
07:37:27PM Yes.
Luis Viera
07:37:35PM No.
Bill Carlson
07:37:36PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
07:37:38PM Yes.
Alan Clendenin
07:37:41PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
07:37:43PM I can't see him. He disappeared. Need to be able to see him when he said that. Can you say that again?
Alan Clendenin
07:37:51PM I said yes.
Lynn Hurtak
07:37:53PM Yes.
Clerk
07:37:55PM Motion passes to deny.
Martin Shelby
07:38:01PM What is the vote?
Clerk
07:38:03PM With Viera voting no.
Lynn Hurtak
07:38:07PM Moving on to item number 2, which is a comp plan. I am sorry, a vacating. Apologies. Vacating.
Martin Shelby
07:38:18PM Madam chair.
Lynn Hurtak
07:38:20PM I am sorry, Mr. Shelby. As you leave, can you be quiet, please. Thank you.
Martin Shelby
07:38:28PM Refreshing council's recognition, you moved item 2 down to be heard with item 6, a companion. Council, I am going to remind you that item 2 is a vacate, which is a legislative matter whereas item 6 quasi-judicial in nature. Two different criteria and two different items of review. My recommendation is to take item 2 first. And if you want to wait you can take item 6. If you take item 2 -- 07;38:00pm >>Lynn Hurtak: that is what we are doing.
07:39:04PM Thank you.
Ross Samons
07:39:06PM Ross Samons, proposed vacating request. Want to point out to the council for a record, John and ruth bosier are the owners of the property on the application, and the representative is Elise Batsel. And property is vacating portion of 15th avenue, 15th street, and alley lying north of i-4, of South Columbus Drive, east of CSX railroad and West Yale Street. Right-of-way is improved and unapproved. 35,250 square feet. The reason for the request, ashley East Tampa development, a private-public development to develop affordable housing. An aerial review of the proposed vacating in yellow. North 31st street, 15th avenue and the alley. This is area is the proposed vacating request as it is platted. Image of 31st street looking from South Columbus Drive. This is the image looking from West Yale Street. 15 Th Avenue. And this is looking from West Yale Street near -- the approximate location of the alley in question. Staff has no objections to the vacating. Easements required by wastewater and frontier. Special conditions are natural resources must comply to chapter 27 with regard to tree preservation and site design and placement of trees in the vacated area. That concludes my presentation. I am available if you have any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
07:41:22PM Any questions? Okay. Applicant. From a procedural point, that the vacation will be opened and a PD opened, and they are companion items, and we will hear evidence both of the project that the whole vacation. Then close the hearing. Take a vote on the vacation and then vote on the PD.
07:41:52PM We chose not to do that. We are here to answer any other questions. This is related to the e-tech development. We can go ahead and give you our entire presentation then I will need to do that twice for the record.
07:42:07PM Do we need a presentation?
Guido Maniscalco
07:42:13PM No.
Lynn Hurtak
07:42:13PM We heard no.
07:42:16PM Any members in the public who wish to speak to this item? Okay. I have a motion to close by council member Maniscalco. A second from council member Viera. All in favor, say aye, aye.
Alan Clendenin
07:42:30PM Aye.
Lynn Hurtak
07:42:32PM Okay. Council.
Guido Maniscalco
07:42:38PM To read an ordinance first consideration. Va-25-15, ordinance vacating, closing and discontinuing and abandoning a portion of 31st street, portion of 15th avenue and that alleyway that is located north of interstate 4, of South Columbus Drive, east of CSX railroad and of West Yale Street, within the map of vedado, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough county, Florida, more fully in section 2, hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more technically set forth herein, providing for enforcement and penalties for violations, providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts. Providing severabilities and providing an effective date.
Lynn Hurtak
07:43:29PM A motion from council member Maniscalco and a second from council member Viera. Any more comments?
Luis Viera
07:43:36PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
07:43:37PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
07:43:38PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
07:43:39PM Yes.
Naya Young
07:43:41PM Yes.
Alan Clendenin
07:43:44PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
07:43:45PM Yes.
Clerk
07:43:50PM Motion carried unanimously. Second reading an adoption January 8, 2026 At 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers at 315 e. Kennedy, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
07:44:05PM Thank you very much. Item number 6.
Chris Demanche
07:44:31PM Council, for the record, Chris Demanche. I want to give a brief issue of the affordable housing effort for City Council's knowledge and for the public. Given timeline we have getting to this date today. So if you don't mind, I will just read briefly just some timeline items here. In addition to the land use considerations before you tonight, it is important to note that this site is part of a city-initiated affordable housing effort. City acquired the assemblage in 2022 with CDBG and arpa funds and issued a competitive RFP in 2023 for development of the record. In January 2025, doing business as ashley east lcc was selected and the city entered into a 99-year lease in June of 2025 to secure long-term affordability. CRA funded in support both adjacent property acquisition as well as construction. While this background is not part of the rezoning criteria itself, we are providing it in recognition of the council request that staff has full context and transparency on city-supported housing initiatives. We want to make sure that council has complete awareness of the public investment and intent underlying this project.
Lynn Hurtak
07:45:56PM Thank you. I have a question. Is this really a three-page revision sheet?
Chris Demanche
07:46:04PM It is, ma'am.
Lynn Hurtak
07:46:07PM How? I don't think I have seen a three-page revision sheet.
Chris Demanche
07:46:14PM Items that we had to work with the applicant.
Lynn Hurtak
07:46:18PM That is significant.
Chris Demanche
07:46:20PM It is. We worked with them over the past few days to get it finalized.
Lynn Hurtak
07:46:25PM Okay.
Chris Demanche
07:46:26PM To okay, thank you. For the record Chris Demanche, agenda item number 6, rez-25-97, zone 3505 East Columbus Drive, 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007, 3010 East Fifth Avenue from rm-16 to Planned Development to Planned Development with residential multifamily. Start with an aerial of the subject site.
Lynn Hurtak
07:46:59PM Sorry, Mr. Chris Demanche, I am going to have to stop you right here, because I am really concerned about this revision sheets, and I don't want to go through what we did again earlier. I am concerned that we are going to end up in a spot where we are going to want to continue this because of the revision sheets.
07:47:25PM Miss Batsel, that doesn't look good. If you would like to speak to this. If a continuance is necessary, let's discuss it now. No continuance is necessary. Our engineer found an error in the legal description. Because we found an error in the legal description last week caused all of the calculations to be just slightly off. What you are seeing there is you are seeing changes to every then calculation on that site plan changed slightly -- just slightly based on that engineering calculation he is here and happy to explain that, if you would like. Had to do with the little area vacated or is proposed to be vacated. So, yes, we are not asking for a continuance, and we worked very closely with staff to work that we don't need to ask for one.
07:48:17PM I am very uncomfortable. I don't know about my colleagues, but I am uncomfortable moving forward. I want to have the discussion now so we are not -- so I have Councilman Carlson and then council member Clendenin.
Bill Carlson
07:48:27PM So the -- so the applicant just testified that -- that there was this error. And she didn't say who caused the error, but this was meant to fix the error. If the staff can verify that happened, then -- and this is the normal solution, then it seems like -- I don't know what else the remedy would be.
Lynn Hurtak
07:48:49PM Okay, council member Clendenin.
Bill Carlson
07:48:56PM Is it possible to validate what she said?
Lynn Hurtak
07:48:59PM One moment, council member Clendenin. Staff?
Chris Demanche
07:49:02PM Thank you, Chris Demanche, land Development Coordination. Yes, the applicant brought it to our attention there was a remnant parcel on the southern part of the property. And this did throw out some of the numbers slightly. It wasn't anything outrageous. So there were those adjustments.
Lynn Hurtak
07:49:20PM Okay, council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
07:49:24PM Perhaps this is better stated as a question to staff and maybe that will give an indication to people in this discussion. This project faces a single-family neighborhood on columbus, right, on other side?
Chris Demanche
07:49:40PM Correct, single-family across on the north side of East Columbus Drive.
Alan Clendenin
07:49:45PM And so the garage -- and a substantial portion of that front-facing columbus is open. And not units. So not built out to kind of blend in -- or at least be a buffer between the single-family and this complex?
Chris Demanche
07:50:03PM I can bring up the landscape plan to show that. There is an item within that revision sheet with words -- wording requesting that Planning Commission and screening and architectural developments are provided along the open-air parking face east Columbus Drive.
Alan Clendenin
07:50:28PM Yeah, I did see that. But wouldn't it be more appropriate in the transition to have --
Lynn Hurtak
07:50:34PM Council member Clendenin, that is a question for after we have a presentation. We are discussing the fact of making -- seeing whether or not we wish to continue this because of the revision sheet or not.
Alan Clendenin
07:50:46PM I guess I was trying to provide leading questions. Thank you. To give an indication of where I was at.
Lynn Hurtak
07:50:57PM Council member Viera.
Luis Viera
07:51:00PM Yes, ma'am. Again, I would like to hear from the appropriate staff, etc. on this. But the petitioner's attorney told us this was kind of a domino effect where something small happened that caused a bunch of other things.
Lynn Hurtak
07:51:12PM Anyone else? Council member Young. Microphone.
Naya Young
07:51:22PM So I have -- I have a couple of concerns.
Lynn Hurtak
07:51:30PM Is it about the waivers? Because otherwise we will wait for the presentation.
Naya Young
07:51:34PM So we will wait for the presentation and then we can still talk about it. Okay.
Lynn Hurtak
07:51:39PM You don't have any concerns about waivers. Then it was just me, but I wanted to bring it up. Because if we needed to continue, we needed to do before it started. I am sorry, the revisions, not the waivers. Apologies. So go ahead, Mr. Chris Demanche. Sorry, apologies.
Chris Demanche
07:52:18PM Madam chair, for the record, Chris Demanche, Development Coordination. Would you like for me to start over?
Lynn Hurtak
07:52:27PM Yes. I will start where we normally would. Agenda item number 6, rez 25-97. Request to rezone 3015 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3010 15th street from Planned Development to residential multifamily. We will start with the aerial of subject site outlined in red and comprised of six parcels, five of which are vacant. One of which is constructed with a manufacturing facility. Site is located along the south side of East Columbus Drive. It was located between what was previously north 34th street. That was recently -- just vacated this evening and also located to the of West Yale Street. The site is surrounded to the north as well as to the east by rm-16 zoning, comprised of single-family detached units. To the west, there is a vacant parcel, that is the future home of the East Tampa innovation center zoned CG. And south of the subject site is interstate 4. Subject site is part of a joint public-private partnership for affordable housing and job training and educational services through the East Tampa innovation center. The site does have two future land use designation, community mixed use 35 and community commercial 35, both designations allow for medium intensity, density, both horizontal and vertical mixed use as well as single use commercial and residential development. Cmu-35 and cc-35 future land use designations allow for developments up to 30 dwelling units per acre and up to a 1.0 f.a.r. Floor area ratio for standard development up to 1.5 floor area ratio or up to 35 dwelling units per acre for a floor area ratio up to 2.0 with a bonus provision agreement. The applicant proposes 128,9404 square feet of development at a floor area 1.32. Also entered into a bonus agreement that applies to minumum of 10% of the units provided to be affordable units. The applicant is providing 100% of the units as affordable. Site also in the east overlay and shall meet the section 27-240 at the time of permitting. We do have the site plan to provide.
07:55:18PM CCTV, can you take the closed captioning off of ours so we can see the site plans. Thank you.
Chris Demanche
07:55:25PM There we go. Let that settle. It looked a little dark there. So -- all right. Okay. So the to total site is 9735 square feet. 250 feet of street frontage along east columbus and 200 feet of street frontage along yale street. Proposed development include north 33rd street, portion of east 10th avenue and a ten-foot alley right-of-way, which was approved by vacation tonight by council. The applicant is proposing a five-story single building to provide 118 units. I have provided an outline in green highlight to assist. The site does provide ingress and egress along East Columbus Drive, as well as yale street. The site is adjacent to an existing five-foot sidewalk that runs east to along east West Columbus Drive and the applicant is proposing a five-foot sidewalk to run north and along South Yale Street. Proposed multifamily building provide surface and under-building parking areas and pedestrian access to be provided along the main entrance along East Columbus Drive. An additional entrance that faces the western side of the property. And there is one additional entrance underneath the building on the -- facing the east side of the property. We do have elevations to provide. The elevation at the top is a view from the southeast corner of the lot looking to the interior of the site. And, of course, the -- the elevation on the bottom. This is the view looking at the site from the northwest. Appear view of the top is of the west, north and east. And, of course, the max height on this is 67 feet. Lastly, we have some additional views, east of the west wing. South view. And then kind of a breakdown in exception based by floor, as well as unit type provided. Mentioned, the building has max height of 67 feet. The applicant is proposing -- requesting five waivers identified in the staff report. We do have some photos to show of the site. First, we have the subject lot. A view if you were on east columbus looking south. Next is a view looking at the southeast corner of subject site. Next shot from east 15th avenue. This is looking north to columbus. Looking east to the site on 31st street. What is previously north 31st street. North of the site, the detached units. To the south is both the existing manufacturing facility and the wall there for the interstate. Here is another view looking at the south side of the property. Looking east single-family unit. To west is the future e-tech site. Looking east on east 15th avenue, and looking west on east 15th avenue. This is looking north on north 31st. And south. Development review and compliance staff reviewed the petition and found the request inconsistent with the applicable City of Tampa land development regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve this, further modifications of the site plan must be presented between first and second reading of the ordinance as stated on the revision sheets, and these revisions will not resolve the issue of transportation's consistent findings. I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
08:00:10PM I have a question, and I would like, in general, when there are waivers, it would be great if you could just always tell us what those waivers are instead of just saying they are in the staff report. So if you can say which waiver -- what the waivers are.
Chris
08:00:23PM Absolutely. Chris Demanche, development toward that illustration. First waiver to 27-283.15 to allow a 19-foot to 49 foot loading space in lieu of the 12 foot. Waiver two, this is to reduce the required number of overall spaces from 198 required to 120 provided. This would be a 39% reduction under the waiver. Third waiver section 27-284.4.1. This is to reduce the percentage of retention quality trees preserved for a nonwooded site from 50% to 30%. The fourth waiver is to section 27-284.25-f-1. Request to remove four nonhazardous grand trees. Specifically tree number 7, a 54-inch live oak rated c-5. Tree number 10, 30-inch live oak rated c-5. Tree number 12, a 33-inch live oak rated c-5. As shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration exhibits and the fifth and final waiver requested is to section 27-284.33. This is a request to reduce minimum landscaped areas for multifamily with vua from 50 square feet per unit to 194 square feet per unit. Subject to landscape in lieu of fees at the time of permitting.
Lynn Hurtak
08:02:03PM Thank you. Council member Clendenin, you had questions?
Alan Clendenin
08:02:13PM In reference to the transition between this higher intensity use and single-family neighborhood, I understand that you got in there about the screens, but seems like it would have been more appropriate to have the residential units basically facing columbus and, you know -- street walk-up kind of thing similar to what we did in East Tampa at that complex. That something that can be accomplished between first and second reading or something that throw this thing all the way back?
Lynn Hurtak
08:02:45PM I think we probably should wait for the applicant on that one.
Alan Clendenin
08:02:48PM I was curious from the staff's perspective, if that is something that can be accomplished.
Chris Demanche
08:02:54PM I would say if it involves reconfiguration of the building and if we are looking at ground units or something that would involve staff to thoroughly look at a reconfiguration or a change in the layout of the building, would say we would need -- we would need additional time and likely a DRC review.
Lynn Hurtak
08:03:21PM Any other questions for staff? Applicant. I am very sorry. I have my list. I should simply be following it and I am not. Planning Commission.
Quinn Steele
08:03:31PM Thank you, Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. This site is within the central Tampa Planning district in the Jackson Heights neighborhood. It is in evacuation zone e. Subject site is outlined in purple and two future land use degrees nation. Community mixed use 35 in pink and red. Supports residential, commercial and mixed use development. Site front east Columbus Drive which is a transit emphasis corridor. Single-family homes are located to the north and east. In the future, the Tampa innovation center will be west. And i-4 is directly south. A multifamily residential building consistent with the cmu-35. Planning Commission reviewed the request and found it appropriate with the development with i-4 to the south and single-family to the north. Between first and second reading, the applicant agreed to add a marked crosswalk. Also staff notes that vehicle movements and service functions are concentrated in the center of the site where additional pedestrian features could further improve pedestrian safety. Also agreed to incorporate architectural screening or treatment along open air parking supporting policies of parking to be screen in the public realm. Overall, it will provide infill housing in transit and employments options and is consistent with the comprehensive plan. That concludes my presentation and I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
08:05:12PM Thank you. Any questions for the Planning Commission? Seeing none. Applicant. Cate Wells was bringing up an issue with the legal description. Can I have one moment to confer with her?
08:05:28PM Yes.
08:05:29PM While they are conferring, anyone who has come in that needs to be sworn, if you could please stand and raise your right hand. [Swearing in]
08:06:24PM Thank you. A good use of time. Appreciate you. It appears from a legal description perspective, we are going to have to go to first reading at another hearing because the legal description attached to the PD ordinance that you are reviewing may be incorrect.
08:06:44PM Okay. Mr. Shelby, would it be appropriate now for council to talk about some of the concerns they have with this project?
08:07:01PM I know council member Clendenin has some issues. I have some issues. In order to prevent this from having to go back further, I know that Councilwoman Young had some questions. Can you give a very abbreviated presentation so that you can take the comments and suggestions so that they may can be fixed in between --
08:07:27PM I am trying to have a nice balance here. Mr. Shelby, that appropriate.
Martin Shelby
08:07:33PM You have the opportunity to take evidence if there is no objection by the council. Equip slides.
Lynn Hurtak
08:07:42PM That will be great. I will skip the future land use and zoning and the public-private partnership. This is 118 affordable unit. Just for the record, 20% of those are 50% AMI or lower and all of units are 80% AMI or lower, and this site has a number of really important site constraints, so I think a number of your questions and concerns are going to relate to some of the site constraints. I am going to quickly move forward with those for your benefit. There is a -- there was a big concern of tree preservation. You can see the trees that are preserved and the two big clusters at the southwest corner, a 44-inch live oak and a 31-inch live oak at the northwest and a 22-inch live oak. There is also significant sanitary sewer lines in purple that you see there. The gravity sewer system flows directly south. What is interesting is that there is a premanufactured stormwater system. And the manufacturer will not allow you to build a building on top of that. So we have the tree preservation. We have an odd sanitary sewer system and a stormwater system -- stormwater vault that can't be built on top of. Our geotechnical report discovered an anomaly. After we did our due diligence, we discovered a large anomaly in area that is a white circle. That is unsuitable for a building area. We have to comply with the East Tampa overlay district design. Front doors have to be toward front yard. Surface parking in rear and the side. So different setbacks apply to this property. You take all of those things cumulatively, there is really no other way on this property to configure this site to deliver the affordable housing units that were promised in the RFP and make this site work effectively. So there are a number of waivers. Really quick, I will go through those in case you have questions about those. We are asking for a parking reduction from 198 to 120 parking spaces. That is 1.01 dwelling units. The parking -- we have an alternative parking study and it does say that is an appropriate amount. I want to note that this is not a live local act project. Your live local act affordable requirement is .8 spaces per unit. We are giving you that 1.01 spaces just for your information. The same with green space. We are asking for a green space waiver, but your new live local standard requires 100 square feet per unit. We are providing 194 square feet. So, you know, this provides the code requirement. The live local standard and, of course, what we are providing for the project. From a tree retention perspective, we are removing four nonhazardous grand trees. That is that cluster. As we discussed between the unique site constraints, the geographical anomaly and East Tampa overlay district, we did have to remove certain trees. The loading space berth reduction, we have changed the size of it so it is a waiver, but it is more than sufficient for the move-in, move-out trucks for the two unit apartment that are available. We may some significant changes to the plan to address staff concerns. We added the addition of an additional four replacement trees over what is required by code. We provided -- you see the dark area along columbus to the north and yale to the east. We provided significantly additional landscaping at staff's request. We added type 2 Tree Along Yale Street as well. We added different pedestrian connectivity areas within the site. You can see all of these areas in red that lead to the circled area that are actually entrances to the site, including along the eastern boundary. You will see there is an additional internal sidewalk as well as the exterior sidewalks. And final thing that we did to address staff concerns is Planning Commission staff in particular was concerned that the area of the podium that you are seeing from Columbus Avenue walls open and people walking by could see the cars underneath. We agreed to a condition that would require us to use some kind of screening material so you didn't see the cars. There are a number of accepted principles that we incorporated in our plan. We met with a septic officer and talked with him and incorporated those that were required by the East Tampa overlay district. And we will stop there. Thank you.
08:12:54PM Okay, questions. Council member Clendenin.
Alan Clendenin
08:12:58PM Well, I appreciate the effort put into this. And I understand that it is very difficult, but I also understand that the city is investing a lot of money in this as well. I think trying to find the best-case scenario. That is what I was trying to lead in -- lead you in on tomorrow of my reluctance of this. Integration of the single-family neighborhood. You know, our expectation, now that is in the East Tampa overlay, that we are building neighborhood. I think having that garage -- just like we talk about the garages and these dead spaces. And, again, a single-family neighborhood across the way. Just a line of studio apartments, to reduce the parking waiver to get down to what you are talking the live local level. Studio performance or something there that were street-facing unions, residential units that would provide, again, a sense of community oppose $to this just being segregated walled-off complex that what is not working in orchestration with the rest -- with the rest of year. Because that is what I am seeing. I am seeing a very suburban walled-off building not integrated with the neighborhood standing alone. And that is my concern. The other stuff that you said Miss Batsel. I get it. I get the restraint with the sewer system and the tree issue you are dealing with. I would like to see -- especially since it is on columbus. A big transportation corridor and, again, all single-family across the street. I think we can do better down there on that garage level. And then landscape screening does nothing but -- even your artificial landscaping.
Lynn Hurtak
08:14:53PM Miss Batsel, you talked of some of the constraints. Since City Council is not involved with RFPs. What was the requirement with the RFP and the proposal expected. Through that process with the city address that for you. Kareem Brantley with the developer for the probably. We have offices in East Tampa -- sorry in ybor on east 7th in Tampa here as well as south Florida. May I have the question, and he can try to answer it.
Bill Carlson
08:15:42PM Miss Batsel Talked of the physical constraints but with the RFP and number two, based on your specific proposal for the city. The number of units is required -- what are you required to do by the city? Housing. One conditions from the city that's 20% of the units -- at least 20% of the units be at 50% AMI or area median income or below. We had numerous community engagement meetings and we still have more to go. We will not do something without presenting our plan even when it takes shapes with the design development drawing. Ultimately at the end of the day the requirements for the CRA as well as the city required us to do community engagement came up with the 118-unit plan and presented that to the city in response to the RFP. What you see here is the results of that -- of that requirement.
08:16:47PM Just a follow-up question, maybe. Either you or Miss Batsel. She talked about the sewer infrastructure that was underneath and also that anomaly which we don't know what it is. Was the city aware of those things?
08:17:04PM Are they city facilities that could be moved? Or what if in your discussion with the request, are there any other possibilities on what to do with that? It is an anomaly. I won't call it a sinkhole. Protected radius should not have a building on top of it. A further constraint. With respect to relocating our sewer. Our engineer John evelan is here. But we have worked with the city and FDOT tapping into some of the FDOT there. John, if you want to talk more specifically, but that location is the relocated area given all the other issues. So we have worked through those issues from an engineering perspective. John evelan with stan tech. 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard. The reason we have to relocate the sewer because it is currently running down 15th street. Goes down 1st and 15th. Large 18-inch trunk line that serves majority of the neighborhoods to the north. And we are putting the building right off 15th right after we vacate it. Building has to come down through there and route the sewer arm the building.
Lynn Hurtak
08:18:33PM Repeat your name. Does that answer your question?
Bill Carlson
08:18:44PM I think procedurally Miss Batsel, legal said we have to continue this. Dealing with the City staff, we didn't touch base on that. And we think there is potentially a problem with the legal description attached to the ordinance. We don't want to move forward and have it incorrect because we would have to come back to you again.
Lynn Hurtak
08:19:10PM Anything else?
Bill Carlson
08:19:12PM Should we get legal.
Lynn Hurtak
08:19:13PM We have more questions. Councilwoman Young.
Naya Young
08:19:17PM Well, one, I think it is great for East Tampa especially with the innovation center being next to it. I think it is going to be very great. But also with the city investing, you know, $9 million, I think, you know, we should to our best to do the best that we can. I will be honest, I totally understand as far as the constraints. I am not happy about the trees. I totally understand, but I it shall that part really -- you know, we -- we have a habit here -- not we have a habit here, but in our construction, instead of thinking of our trees, it is how we move around them. We sometimes kind of dispose of them, and I understand from the presentation why. But I'm not happy about it. I just have to state that. I think also, too, top council member Clendenin's point, the transition from the neighborhood to -- you know, to the housing. I think it is something that be should really consider. You know, again, I'm not an architect, and I don't know what it will look like something to consider to have different architectural features. Maybe it is some -- can we do walk-up units on columbus or just something so that it kind of fits into the neighborhood. Because there are single-family homes across the street. Maybe that is something to consider. And also I didn't see -- when I was looking at the -- at the site plan, the -- the walkways. Is it -- is it just the five numbers or going to be the wide. Because I saw on the -- on the project, it had the wide public walkways. Are they going to be wide? Or the five. Because the five is standard with the code, yes.
Lynn Hurtak
08:21:23PM You have to state your name again. The sidewalks here are designed to be much broader. They are designed to basically have more activity at the sidewalk level. So if people are passing by, if you were rolling a carriage, if something -- if children are playing in the park area in front of the building, it doesn't constrain the area so much. If you look at Columbus Drive, one of the things we want to do is activate the area. We have a neighborhood that is giving life to the neighborhood. Creating distance from the single-family homes across the street. When you really look at this probably, one of the things we wanted to be thoughtful about, that the context of the neighborhood is not interrupted so much that we have this big eyesore building relative to the homes. Just to give you an idea what I mean from that. If you look from the southeast, you have the building pushed back and all the area is open for that area on the east side. You look the building in context of height. I am a little over six feet. This building to the highest habitable floor is 48 feet. If you look at that, it is eight of me just stacked on top of each other. So we -- we also want to do that in the context where we are not making the interior living of the units so cramped. If you think about it back in the days, you used to have 7'4" inch above finished floor and was done before all requirements for fresh air and soffits that had to reach to the outside. We have been thoughtful how we design the building such that the interior living is respected and also the exterior of the building is respected to the community so we are not building out of scale. The way it is situated on the site with the e-tech to the west. You have a situation where nothing is staring on top of neighboring houses. Big set-back on the base of columbus. Large setback on east. The east will be highway and the south will be the e-tech. We take that heart. It doesn't mean that the exterior is final. Those can be worked on and those are more aesthetic things to do. I would like to point to that. We originally had a lot of parking areas sketched out here, but we were so constrained on green peace that we took the hardscape away. If City Council Will like to see that reimplemented, we can certainly do that. Obviously our green space waiver would be bigger than it is now.
08:24:17PM Any to other questions?
Naya Young
08:24:25PM No.
Lynn Hurtak
08:24:26PM I am going to go ahead and echo what they said. If you can leave that on the overhead. And CCTV -- yes, thank you. It look like there is maybe a dozen parking spaces there that we can turn into front-facing units. Because with -- with the center that is going next door, this will be a walkable neighborhood. And if you put a wall there an greenery, that is not -- that is not adding to the walkable feel. I echo council member Clendenin. I will be fine -- parking waiver doesn't bother me you between go all the way down to the live local parking waiver. But this really -- this needs to be -- yes, it is suburban. Screams suburbia. I don't have a problem also with the green space waiver if we are having more act vague at front. Sidewalk. Even a hardscape with a patio with seating. Something to connects it to the street and why I wanted to have this conversation so you didn't have to come back. Because we clearly see this and several of us are saying the same thing. This is City of Tampa. This is a jewel for us. We are putting a lot of money into this as well. And I know -- and we want to -- anything that we put our money into, we want -- we want it to be something that we can point to others and say, we are doing what you are asking us -- what we are asking of others. So this is -- for me this is a deal breaker to not have a walkable connectivity to Columbus Avenue.
08:26:24PM Walkable. Only on columbus. Doesn't have to have many more. I know that will significantly change the outcomes but what you are hearing from at least several of us that we will be willing to take a further parking waiver for it. We can -- if you are showing some green space amenity or some outdoor amenity for the residents. That is fine. Also, it will be great to know how close public parks are if you bring that forward neck time there are building space next door, will there be any green space accommodated in that. How will these two things interact with one another. Even if we don't have a full rendering, that is fine. What are we envisioning? How are we envisioning the two interacting? How do we envision this building interacting with neighbors across the street. I don't think we are concerned of the height -- the neighbors are will be looking at i-4. Anything that you put there is nicer than they are seeing right now. That is not a concern for me. I think I can speak for others as well. We just -- you know, units -- the height doesn't bother me. If you need to go higher I don't a problem that is just me. I am speaking for myself. If you need it to go higher. I want it to fit in. Walkable unit on columbus. However that can happen. More usable green space again. Make it more -- less -- less suburban. More urban. Received. Councilwoman Hurtak, if I may respond. It is on me. I did not want to have the units along columbus. And I will only tell you why -- I will only tell you why. One of the concerns I have -- and, again, we are always trying to balance -- is that those residents that will live along columbus will be a little bit more isolated from the rest of the community in the building. We look at the amenities in the building like the bodega, if you were in your evening wear and you want to go to the elevator and go to the bodega and shoot a little pool, you probably can't do that depending on your gender. You have to walk outside, walk around and do that. I had a concern about residents having to do that. So if we are comfortable with doing that, I will certainly change, but it was done out of a thought of those residents being excluded and separated from the larger community within the building, and I didn't think that was the right thing to do, but I am willing to fall on my sword and put the unit in knowing that those units, three, four units, whatever it will be to fill that gap will not have the same access to the amenities that the other residents will have in the building.
08:29:25PM But they will still have access.
08:29:32PM I will say there are people who live in an apartment complex that would want that privacy and not want that connectivity. I think there is a way. Miss Batsel Knows as she has been watching us so long. These are the kind of things that we are encouraging to try to develop a theme around urban design and urban. Trying to tradition from a suburban to urban. We are asking for those. So Miss Batsel, you were right on target. I am going to allow council member Maniscalco. Anything?
Guido Maniscalco
08:30:09PM Sure. Thank you for keeping an open mind. We have the opportunity for an exceptional product. It is an exceptional product. It is a barren landscape. As was mentioned, they are looking at the interstate. The interstate was very destructive because it divided neighborhood. This is something that the community deserves and something that we need. You talk of the 80% and below AMI. And then everything that is going to be built around it. It is going to be community-friendly, pedestrian-friendly. There is a lot of positives. I love the property. A couple of changes. You heard the concerns of everybody. I haven't spoken until now. I think it is wonderful, but, again, it seems that you are receptive, you know, to what we said, and we appreciate that. As we continue forward, I think it is going to be a worthy partnership that we will all be very, very proud of. Thank you, sir.
Lynn Hurtak
08:31:09PM Councilman Carlson.
Bill Carlson
08:31:12PM Thank you. Maybe on a technicality, we have to delay this. But thank you for being open-minded to do this. I feel bad to some extent. Maybe some of us can give whoever in the city doing RFPs constructive feedback. It will be great to but this criteria into the RFP. Maybe they should take feedback from City Council and general rezoning so you have expectation of that too. Once this project is over, maybe we can talk of what the most effective way of doing it is. I wish you could get that kind of feedback and requirements and expectations in advance so you wouldn't have to come back again. Thank you. It will be a better project.
Lynn Hurtak
08:32:00PM Okay. Great. So we need a -- do we have a date, staff?
Chris Demanche
08:32:09PM If you don't mind, I need to coordinate with the applicant -- Chris Demanche, land Development Coordination. I would like an opportunity to speak with the applicant because we have to look at timeframes when they can resubmit for us to begin a review. We have openings in the month ahead but would depend on their timeline and their ability to turn around.
Lynn Hurtak
08:32:31PM Five minutes. Okay. We are in recess for five minutes. We will come back at 8:40.
Alan Clendenin
08:32:39PM Councilwoman Hurtak --
Lynn Hurtak
08:51:04PM Thank you so much. Roll call, please.
Charlie Miranda
08:51:08PM Here.
Guido Maniscalco
08:51:09PM Here.
Naya Young
08:51:10PM Here.
Bill Carlson
08:51:11PM Here.
Clerk
08:51:20PM Clendenin.
Lynn Hurtak
08:51:21PM He is off now.
08:51:23PM Here. Council member Clendenin had to drop off the call, but council member Viera is here, and he will be back.
Chris Demanche
08:51:31PM Thank you, madam Chair, Chris Demanche. During the break we talked to the applicant and their team to talk about deadlines. What they would like to do is come back for a first reading in month of February. Currently, February is full, so we will have to ask council to allow them to be added to that agenda. The goal -- the timeline we would be looking at for them to get to February and back before you. They would be resubmitting a revised plan based on the feedback they received tonight. They would have a DRC with staff, either on January 20 or 21. Within a week's time, we would be resubmitting to us, and that will keep us on track to go to February for a new first reading.
Lynn Hurtak
08:52:41PM Okay. Thank you very much. Additionally, does anyone have any comments or questions? Anything else? Councilwoman Young.
Naya Young
08:52:54PM It sounds like they are going to do a continuance.
Lynn Hurtak
08:52:58PM Yes, they are.
Naya Young
08:52:59PM I would just like to reiterate the importance of making sure that we are including what is in the project proposal. You know, the -- the language at the top that we have our computer lounge. The fitness center. The outdoor space that will have the wide public walkways. Dedicated entertainment areas. Because I didn't see what the dedicated entertainment areas outside will be. So I want to be sure that whatever comes back, that in addition to comments that we had up here, that we make sure we pay attention to what is actually in our proposed project agreement.
Lynn Hurtak
08:53:41PM Attorney Shelby.
Martin Shelby
08:53:45PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Just a question of process. Is this going to be reset and rescheduled and renoticed. Just a continuance from tonight to the next meeting.
Chris Demanche
08:53:59PM February 12.
Martin Shelby
08:54:01PM Thank you.
Chris Demanche
08:54:04PM We need approval to council.
Martin Shelby
08:54:07PM That would be a waiver to allow that.
Chris Demanche
08:54:10PM If I could, can I just reiterate some of items we are asking of the applicant in their revision. We want walkability connectivity to east columbus. That was discussed. Walk-up units along east columbus and make the site itself feel more urban, not suburban with -- with the way it currently is. And if you wouldn't mind, can we get the applicant state on record they understand and agree to those changes.
Lynn Hurtak
08:54:44PM Yes. Miller. We understand those changes and plan to incorporate them in the next hearing before City Council.
Bill Carlson
08:54:59PM Move to continue.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:03PM We have to waive the rules as well.
Bill Carlson
08:55:05PM And to waive rules.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:07PM So how many --
Chris Demanche
08:55:10PM I believe we have to waive the 180.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:13PM Waiving 180. Waiving our rules. Setting for February --
Bill Carlson
08:55:21PM For February 12.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:23PM Day, time and place.
Bill Carlson
08:55:26PM I don't remember the address.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:29PM 315 e. Kennedy, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602. February 12, 5:01.
Martin Shelby
08:55:40PM P.m.
Chris Demanche
08:55:41PM Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
08:55:42PM A motion from council member Carlson. A second from council member Maniscalco. Any conversation? Okay, all in favor. Aye. Any opposed. Okay, ayes have it. Thank you very much. Have a good night.
08:56:12PM You too.
Chris Demanche
08:56:13PM Thank you, madam chair, for the record, Chris Demanche, land Development Coordination. Agenda item number 4 -- agenda item number 7 is rez-25-104 to rezone 4311 West Gray Street. The subject site is outlined in red. It is located on the north side of West Gray Street. Block is located -- it is east of north manhattan, and it is of West North Hubert Avenue. The surrounding properties consistent of single-family detached units zoned rs-50 to the north, to the east, as well as to the south. We also have south of the subject site Planned Development zoning. These are sites that have been approved for single-family -- residential sunshine attached. We also have to the west rm-18 zoning where we have single-family semi detached units. We do have a survey -- sorry, a site plan provided by the applicant. Looking at the survey, we have four single-family attached units. The -- on the north side of West Gray Street. Unit one has front-door orientation to west gray streets. Units two, three and four have front door orientation to the western property line. A guest parking spot located on the north side of the property. Is. We is also a Solid Waste pick-up station. A 3 x 12-foot pad along West Gray Street. Next, we have elevations. These proposed elevations are a max of 40 feet in height. I should say each of these unions have a two-car garage. Next we have some photos. First we have photo of the subject site. Single-family detached unit. North of the subject site. South of the subject site. One additional photo south of the subject site. Southeast of the subject site, recently constructed single-family detached units. East of subject site. And west of the subject site. We have single-family semi-detached. We do have one waiver with this application to section 27-282.9. A request to allow front doors of units two, three, and four to face a side lot line or drive aisle rather than internal courtyard or right-of-way. Development review and compliance staff has reviewed this petition. We find the request consistent with the applicable City of Tampa land development regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve this application, further modifications of the site plan must be completed by the applicant between first and second reading of the ordinance as stated in the revision sheet. And I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:00:01PM Any questions? Planning Commission, please.
Quinn Steele
09:00:04PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. This site within the west shore Planning district, west shore palm neighborhood, and evacuation zone b. Outlined in purple and residential-20 that surrounds the site on all sides. It was recently approved town house development west shore plaza further blocks west. Further south is west shore baptist church just south of i-275. Request to allow four single-family attached units the site. Consistent with what is under the rm-20 designation. Planning Commission staff found it compatible with the surrounding neighborhood pattern. Neighborhood had approvals of two and four-unit problems over the last few years. Access to West Gray Street and for unit one. Units two and four with a drive aisle with a connecting sidewalk. Staff notes there is potential conflict between pedestrians and vehicles as they exit garages. Overall, it is with the r-20 and the comprehensive plan. That concludes my presentation, and I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:01:21PM Any questions? Okay, applicant. This proposal comes forward with consistency from all the departments, as indicated in your staff report and indicated from the Planning Commission. Natural resources notes that all requirements are being met through reducing as well as reducing potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods. They note that the proposed development will provide appropriate infill development which I think is an important factor in this area. One important item that you see from the Planning Commission is that they do talk about how the site in particular in the vicinity has been in transition and a lot of rezonings. As presented by staff, you will see there is multifamily, single-family, duplex in the immediate area. I do want to show you one elevation, which is a very nice elevation for the PD an improvement of the existing home built in 1958. This will be obviously a quite nice improvement. And abutting to the site to the west is a duplex multifamily. I can also tell that you James Lascara, who is the developer, has touched base with neighbors. And the site being here in the file to support from this. This neighbor here and verbally from the neighborhood across the street. These are the duplexes next door to the two-story which as your staff has found is compatible to the neighborhood so we are not aware of any opposition to the request. We think it is nice improvement infill property, compatible and we appreciate your consideration. Happy to answer any questions that you might have.
09:03:44PM Are there any questions? Okay. Anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this item. Please come -- this way. Okay. Good evening, council. I am James Lascara, the owner of the site.
09:03:59PM If you were the owner you are part of the presentation and not with public comment. There is time -- you may go ahead and speak, but you have to -- how much time was left in their presentation?
09:04:21PM I assume you have plenty of time. You didn't take nearly your 15 minutes. Wanted to clarify for the record that you will be part of presentation. That is fine. Okay. I can be fast.
09:04:34PM Go right ahead. Disabled veteran and own a small business and was in the navy where I was on the seal team and had a 100% disability rating. I have come to know the Tampa Bay area very well. Starting business in 2021, we completed 11 projects with focus on quality and community value. Excited to hear the report from staff with consistency across the board. Community support is strong. I believe there are six letters in the record from neighbors and zero opposition. We did quite a bit of outreach to neighbors to make sure we are engaging with our community members. Great to have their support and especially with two of the neighbors we received written support directly sent to the property. This proposed rezoning is important for our community and well being and increases demand as our population grows and more people call Tampa home a mixture of types from single-family to multifamily can accommodate many needs including young families and seniors. I respectfully ask for the council to approve this rezoning. Thank you for the time. Now are there members of public who wish to speak to this item? I am a property owner. One block west of 43 West Gray Street. The area as well. And the neighborhood includes several multifamily duplex and duplexes. Creating an additional home is very compatible to the character of block. It will provide more places for people to live. Bring new family into the community and replace older housing with modern well-planned housing options. As someone who has seen the area grow and change in the years. I believe this project will bring real value to the neighborhood. It was attract positive investment, create more opportunities to residents who live here, and support the continued growth of neighborhood. For these reasons, I respectfully ask that you approve this rezoning. Thank you.
09:06:52PM Anyone else who wishes to speak to this item? No, we need to have rebuttal. Any rebuttal.
09:07:03PM Motion to close by council member Miranda. A second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Anyone wish to speak about this item before we -- okay. I do. I am just -- I can't approve this because for me it is -- it is just one unit too many. The rest of block all faces the street. And these do not. And so for me, it really breaks up the block. And I think it is just too much. Three units would have been perfect all forward. All facing the street. This changes the dynamic of the street. And I don't -- I don't like these type of development. It does -- it cuts the block in half and I don't think it is appropriate. Councilman Carlson, do you want to read this one?
Bill Carlson
09:07:53PM Seven, right? Item rez 25-104. Ordinance presented for first reading and consideration. Ordinance rezoning in the general vicinity of 4311 West Gray Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification rs-50, residential single-family to PD Planned Development. Provide an effective date.
Lynn Hurtak
09:08:20PM A motion from council member Carlson and a second from council member Viera. Roll call. I am sorry? Roll call please.
Naya Young
09:08:30PM Yes.
Luis Viera
09:08:31PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
09:08:32PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
09:08:33PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
09:08:34PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
09:08:38PM No.
Clerk
09:08:38PM Motion passes with Hurtak voting no and Clendenin being absent at vote. Second reading an adoption will be held on January 8, 2026 At 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
09:09:02PM Thank you very much. Next?
Stephanie Pope
09:09:05PM Good evening, Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination. Agenda item number 8, rez-25-105, request to rezone 1112 West La Salle Street from rs-50 to PD for residential single-family semi detached uses. Start with the aerial view of the subject site in the surrounding area. The subject site outlined in red. On the south side of West La Salle Street, the development pattern in the immediate area the subject site is comprised of single-family detached units with rs-50 zoning to the south, east and west. North of the subject site is zoned rs-50 and comprised as Florida Department of Transportation property and further north of that is interstate 275. There are a few PDs in the area including one rezoning southwest of west la salle near Arch Street, which was rezoned to allow for two single-family detached units. And further on west West Arch Street is a PD allowing development of two single-family detached units. Here is the site plan provided by the applicant. The applicant proposes three two-story buildings with six semi detached units. Here are the buildings. Front-door orientation is toward west la salle for all. With pedestrian access to the proposed five-foot sidewalk on best la sa lle street. Each unit propose as two-car garage. Here in this one. One union has one car with one in the driveway. Units three through six provide rear entry access for the platted 14-foot alley to the south. Units one and two proposed access from west la salle to allow for preservation of the oak tree to the rear of the parcel which you can see here. The site located at the West Tampa overlay. And r-20 that allows 18 or 20 dwelling units per ache we are bonus provisions met. Given the size of the subject parcel, five units developed by right and six units with a bonus provision. The developer is proposing a bonus provision for the building of six units. Next up, show the elevations. These are the elevations for unit three through six. And then these are the elevations for units one and two. And I will show some photos. This is a photo of the subject site. This is north of the subject site. You can see interstate 275. This is south of the subject site. This is office, also south of the subject site. East of subject site. West of subject site. This is looking east down la salle. And that is looking west down la salle. Development Coordination and compliance staff reviewed the application and found the request to be consistent with the land development code. There is one waiver as part of this request. The waiver is to section 27-241-e-2-c-51 ask for vehicular access from incidents one and two provided from best La Salle Street. If City Council approves the modification site plan on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:13:16PM Are there any questions for staff? Okay, Miss Steele.
Quinn Steele
09:13:21PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. This site is within the Tampa Planning district, West Tampa urban village and located in evacuation zone b and in purple and surrounded by all sides. Single family detached with some multifamily uses. North is 275 and fdot-owned parcels with the west riverfront development north. Allow six single-family semi-detached dwelling units on an underutilized site. Planning Commission found the request compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The project includes a sidewalk, front door orientation and alley access for units three through six. With unit one and two with front-loading to preserve a tree. And overall, the request is consistent with the long-range development pattern under the r-20 on the comprehensive plan. That concludes my presentation, and I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:14:32PM Any questions? Applicant. Applicant. We live two blocks away. We love having projects in our neighborhood. We have a beautiful grand live oak tree to the west. And the only reason we are front-loading the garages one and two. Strong neighborhood report. I walk this block every single day. I get outside around the block. So all the neighbors support this. And we are excited to have this support. I know that the design guidelines -- we heard earlier discussion and earlier applications from, you know, the design character. West Tampa. It is certainly very important to us and something that we incorporated into this -- into these elevations. I do want to mention we -- this is in the West Tampa CRA that we are also very excited of adding units in the area that are very much needed. We are -- we are using considered -- we are considerate in our use of the alley which is why we are providing alley loaded parking for units three through six. And the waiver to preserve the grand oak for units one and two. That concludes my presentation and I am available for any questions.
09:15:58PM Any questions for the applicant. Okay. Anyone here in the public that wishes to comment on this item? I have a motion to close from council member Miranda. A second from council member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Council member Viera. Would you be willing to read this item.
Luis Viera
09:16:19PM Yes, I would. Thank you, ma'am. Move an ordinance being presented for first reading consideration. Ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1112 West La Salle Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification rs-50 residential single-family to Planned Development residential single-family semi-detached providing an effective date including said revision sheet.
Lynn Hurtak
09:16:57PM Motion from council member Viera and a second from council member Miranda. This one I love because it does face the front. I just have a thing. I really do appreciate that -- that effort to save the tree as well. Roll call, please.
Luis Viera
09:17:12PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
09:17:13PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
09:17:14PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
09:17:15PM Yes.
Naya Young
09:17:17PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
09:17:19PM Yes.
Clerk
09:17:19PM Motion passes with Clendenin being absent at vote. Second reading and adoption January 8, 2026 At 10 a.m. at City Council Chambers. 315 e. Kennedy, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
09:17:40PM Thank you very much. Okay. Item number 9.
Chris Demanche
09:17:48PM Good evening, council. For the record, Chris Demanche, Development Coordination. Item number 9, rez-25-123. The request to rezone 215 West Santiago Street from rm-16 to rm-18. Start with the aerial. Subject site outlined in red on the north side of west santiago. The subject site is located east of south ferdinand and west of the selmon expressway. The site developed with a one-story detached unit. Next we have a survey. I should also note that on this particular street, there are multifamily -- three multifamily units to the south, single-family detached to the east. There is a single-family semi detached unit to the west. And we have commercial uses along west bay to bay. Survey shows the outline of the subject site marked in red. 50 feet of street frontage along west santiago and 100 feet of depth. The subject site is 5,000 square feet in area. The maximum number of units allowed by the rm-18 zoning will be two dwelling units. Given the surrounding uses of single-family detached, and unit, the requested rm-18 zoning is consistent with the development pattern of the neighborhood. Since this is a euclidian, we do not have site plans or elevations, but we have photos to show. This is a photo of the subject site. North of the subject site along bay to bay. South of the subject site, these are the three multifamily units or buildings. East of the subject site, we have the single-family detached. West of the subject site, we have the single-family semi- detached. This is looking east on west santiago. And looking west on west santiago. Development review and coordination and compliance staff has reviewed this application. We find the request consistent with the City of Tampa land development regulations. And I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:20:36PM Are there any questions? Miss Steele.
Quinn Steele
09:20:40PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. This site is within the South Tampa Planning district, Palma Ceia neighborhood in evacuation zone b. Subject site is outlined in purple and residential-20, which support low- to medium-density residential use opinions portion of west santiago a mixed of single-family detached and attached home to the north of bay to Bay Boulevard which in cmu-35. Request the site can be considered for two dwelling units. Planning Commission staff reviewed the request and found it compatible with the surrounding development pattern and supported infill housing their transit and employment services. This request is consistent with the long-range development and the comprehensive plan and that concludes my presentation. And I am available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
09:21:37PM Any questions? Okay, applicant. I am mark Sork, the father of the property owner of the property at 3215 west santiago. I am asking -- I have a powerpoint presentation if they can --
09:22:00PM Okay, CCTV.
09:22:07PM Just give them a moment to get the presentation up. They don't have the presentation? Or it is not -- I am not sure --
09:22:27PM I am not sure what that meant. But I don't know what that means. Does that mean they don't have it or does that mean it is not working?
Martin Shelby
09:22:37PM Did you send it in to CCTV? Or the e-mail.
09:22:45PM Okay, thank you. That is fine. Most of it was a repeat of what the staff did. But I think basically the lot size is 5,000. That is why we have to rezone to a rm-18 to allow for the duplex my son would occupy. Repeating from a compatibility standpoint. Within that street as they said across from us are three, four-unit dwellings. To the -- to the west side is two multifamily units that have been done. To the north side is commercial, because it is one block off of bay to bay. And on the east side -- I know my neighbor here who just got back -- is an undeveloped lot and his two-story team home and further down the street, there are additional family-type -- different types of houses and multifamily. So from a compatibility standpoint, this time of zoning would not pose any kind of property it shall or problem. And it would fit into the neighborhood based on the design. I guess the other part. We looked at community benefits and would allow for infill house for an additional union within that area which, again, has many uses. And the density report and the staff said it was compatible or that it -- it applied with the density factors that the city is looking for. Lastly, we looked at its impact on infrastructure. There is adequate infrastructure on that street for water, sewer and it is close to transportation, as well as it will provide some additional benefits like sidewalks in front of the property. So lastly, we plan on building -- we would like your approval to build an rm-18 city-approved ordinance structure that will be compatible with the surrounding environment, that will be supported by adequate infrastructure, and if approved, it will give the neighborhood or at least this home an uplift. Are there any questions? I know there are some people here that are probably opposed.
Lynn Hurtak
09:25:11PM Any questions from council? Okay. You will have time for rebuttal. If there is anyone -- anyone in the public who would like to speak to this item, stand up along the wall. Just going to take this time again to make sure folks have been sworn in. If you need to be sworn in or don't know what I am talking about, go ahead and raise your hand. Okay, might as well get a secondary chance to swear in. If you haven't had a chance to swear in or you think you don't, you can swear in again. So go ahead. [Swearing in]
09:25:54PM Thank you very much.
Martin Shelby
09:25:55PM Mr. Rodriguez Has seven names. If you can please acknowledge your presence --
Lynn Hurtak
09:26:01PM Are these coming to us?
Martin Shelby
09:26:04PM That is being passed around. It is going into the record.
Lynn Hurtak
09:26:07PM Oh, okay. Can you start.
Martin Shelby
09:26:11PM Katie -- kathy atkins. Just raise your hand. You are giving a minute extra time in waiving yours. Amy lewis. Thank you. Anna -- is that mcelroy? Okay, thank you. I can't make out this name on west santiago, 3217.
09:26:38PM Rita. Okay. And bob at 2213. Who is that? Okay, not quite legible but I am doing that the best I can. Michael mcelroy. Thank you. And Chris lewis. Seven names for a total of ten minutes.
Lynn Hurtak
09:26:54PM Are you ready? Go right ahead. My name is jack Rodriguez, and I live at 3218 san Juan. And obviously, I'm here to speak on behalf of myself and my neighbors. The Palma Ceia park subdivision was platted in the '20s. 5,000-square-feet lots. There has not been a duplex or a two-unit or three-unit built in the neighborhood for over 38 years. That is 1987. No rezoning approved for a request like this since 2002. Chapter 43 was replaced by chapter 27 in 1989, and the r-2 zoning changed to rm-16. Rm-16 and rs-50 are the predominant zonings in the area and provide for and recognizes the areas a 5,000-square-foot lots and prohibit duplexes. City Council recognized the issue based on testimony from the neighborhood that they did not want any more duplexes or town houses in the neighborhood. The duplexes in the area were built prior to chapter 27. The current house can be torn down and replaced with a single-family detached house. The Planning Commission. Planning Commission's report is based on old plan that recognizes what was built prior to the change to chapter 27 in 1999. It recognizes the duplexes and multifamily developments that are in the neighborhood that have been there forever. And that's why the plan wants to allow for more, but, again, nothing has been developed for 38 years. The plan does not look at the trend of all the single-family detached homes built in the area. Remember, no duplexes for 38 years. The plan is outdated and ignores current market trend. It is time for the Planning Commission to update its plan and recognize the current market conditions. They need to look at their own policy. Land use policy 9.5.8, generally provides to maintain the character of single-family residential areas. Land use policy 9.5.4, generally provides to maintain the current density and character of existing single-family areas. Transportation, the streets in Palma Ceia park are narrow and some are dead ended and filled with cars parked on the right-of-way, in the street, and provides a challenge for emergency vehicles. The zoning request is a spot zoning, which is defined as the process of singling out a small parcel of land for a use classification, totally different from that of the surrounding area for the benefit of the owner of such property and to the detriment of the other owners. And that's from the anderson american law of zoning. The neighborhood is about 22 square blocks, with about 440 sites. 90% are single-family detached housing. There has been over 150 new single-family detached homes built in the last ten years, no duplexes. No multifamily. There are also eight single-family detached homes under construction now, one of which is down the street from this property. I have been in the real estate business for over 50 years. In my opinion, the highest and best use is a single-family detached property. Most importantly, council unanimously denied similar requests in the past, rezoning 1636 based on city ordinance section 27-156a, council denies said petition based on the rule that the petition does not meet the requirements of said code. Rezoning 19-15, that council deny said petition based on its inconsistency with the development pattern of the neighborhood, which is single-family detached. Under land use objective 2.1, regulating levels of building intensity further that RM 18 that was grandfathered in from previous years is not available. Under land use policy 2.1.2 that limited land resources be used more efficiently and pursue a development pattern that is more economically sound. Under land use objective 9.3, that compatible development and redevelopment sustain stable neighborhoods. Rezoning 18-124, that council denies said petition based on land use policy 9.3.8, that it is the intent of the city that new residential redevelopment project shall minimally disruptive to adjacent areas. This rezoning hearing is a quasi-judicial hearing, and to approve the petition, you must find competent and substantial evidence. I submit to you the current petition should be denied based on the above competent and substantial evidence provided herein. Council has spoken in the past and set the precedent to keep and protect the neighborhood single-family detached housing. Thank you and have a great Christmas.
9:33:40PM Thank you very much. No. okay.
9:33:45PM Next. I'm becky fushay, 3210 West Santiago Street. I'd like to use --
9:34:00PM There you go. Street more than 20 years. We respectfully submit our opposition to the proposed rezoning. Our lot represents a unique balance of historic 1920 residences alongside more contemporary single-family and some small multifamily homes all on 50 by 100 lots. Over the past two decades, we've experienced steady increases in density and a significant loss of mature oak canopy that once defined our street. Larger home footprints and infill developments reduced foliage and strained the visual and environmental character of the block. The proposed rezoning would further intensify the impacts, continued increase in density also raises serious concerns regarding safety, limited parking availability and long-term property values for our neighborhood. The 3200 block of west santiago already contains 30% more family units than the surrounding blocks, as evidence here, ds for duplexes, qs for quadplexes. We have a triplex down the street from us as well. You can see the density is much more so. The star is the house indicated of this petition. Safety considerations are especially pressing due to the limited greenspace and restricted access for emergency vehicles. Our street has experienced two major structural fires in the last five years. The first in 1920s apartment building rendered half of the building's units uninhabitable. It occurred near the west end of the block, so fire equipment was able to reach the house rather quickly. Following this fire, the street parking was further restricted with no parking allowed on the south side of the street to aid in the access of emergency vehicles. A second fire which occurred last year near the center of the block destroyed a duplex and adjacent single-family home. Fire crews were only able to efficiently access the area because vehicles from the property owners had been temporarily removed to -- from the roadway due to hurricane-related debris collection. Under normal conditions, the cars parked along the north side of the street, fire trucks would not have been able to reach the site. Our vote to is over a century old. We have no sidewalks. We have heavy pedestrian traffic. And many of the duplexes and apartments that once served renters now serve families in the area. Thank you.
9:36:34PM Thank you very much. Next. My name is -- I am the property owner and resident of 3207 West Santiago Street, which is three doors down of the property in question. I'm here to voice my opposition against the rezoning for reasons that were already outlined by my neighbors. One of the reasons is the parking is already very, very bad to start with in our high density area. If you count the number of parking spots since the north side there is no parking at all, there are three official parking spots that fall within regulation of the city. However, because of the high density, there are often parking violations. Often have two parked cars parked in front of my house. There's regularly blocked my mailbox and occasionally block my driveway. That is an annoyance. By removing a third of the parking spots by the proposed rezoning, this will only be worse. Moreover this directly ties into the safety issue as just explained by my neighbor. We already have problems with trash collection every other week, honk and wait for people who are illegally parked on the other side to come through. I'm afraid that more cars and less parking will only make the problem worse, and they'll have a big effect on the emergency vehicles if you ever need these. Lastly, I think it really impacts the character of our street by getting rid of more and more of these single unit housing. So thank you.
9:38:29PM Thank you very much. Next. Gary philips. I live next door to the applicant's property. I'm on the same side as his. One important thing that hasn't been mentioned is the 12 units across, the three buildings. There's four apartments in each one of those, which leaves most or a lot of the families have two cars. Well, there's only 12 spaces behind those three units. So at 4:00 to 5:00, it's mayhem out there who can get down our street to one side to try to park before they are looking for a parking place. That's been very serious for us because we try to back out of our driveway, and it's almost terrible. You are worried about making the curve. It's only a 19-foot street. 20-foot if you count the curb, but nobody parks on the curb, with the apron on each side. So you've got 12 feet left between a car and the apron on the side where you can't park. That's what the situation was with that emergency vehicles that came down. Also, a few mornings, the garbage truck even blows its horn because it can't come down with the garbage truck to collect the garbage at 5 and 6:00 in the morning, which is terrible. Also what happened recently to even add to the problem is on the corner, it comes to bay to bay and they opened a coffee shop there and ice cream parlor with limited parking. So what these people are doing, they are coming down our street looking for a place to park. So they are parking in front of the driveways thinking we're here only ten minutes while we get ice cream. That's been a big problem. All these added together really affects the situation on our block. I've been there 40 some years. I'm a Tampa boy raised right down the street, lived in that house over 40 years. I love it. I'm even out sweeping the street. I love the neighborhood. I think that's all I really need to say. I hope you understand. God bless you. I understand the problems you've got. Thank you.
9:40:39PM Thank you very much. Is there anyone else in the public that wishes to speak? I'm sorry. There is someone online. Is she unmuted? Can you unmute yourself?
9:41:26PM Yes. Can you please raise your right hand so you can be sworn in. To provide is the truth and nothing but the truth?
The clerk
9:41:39PM Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
9:41:40PM Okay. You have three minutes. I'm collison. I live at 3204 West Santiago Street, which is just down on the opposite side to the proposed construction. I've lived here since 2008. I have to reiterate the parking. The house that burned down beside me. And when the fire -- it was pretty scary because the first time we had the fire, there were problems -- they wouldn't have got through. Secondly, I have two town houses -- two duplexes -- I'm regularly blocked in. When you have two or three people with cars there, there's never anywhere to park. It's a big deal. The mail man is always having problems. The trash guys. You heard most of what they said. And it is a safety issue. Walking that street, walk every day and always cars coming down one way or the other way, trying to get around other vehicles. Then you add the construction with it, it's just really bad. This idea -- duplexes and apartment buildings anywhere in this area now where it never used to be like this. Anyway, I'm against the motion to allow it.
9:43:23PM Thank you very much. Is there anyone else online? We had two other -- they are not on. Okay. Applicant -- actually, are there any questions for staff or anyone from council? Applicant, you have a rebuttal of five minutes. First, to address --
9:43:49PM State your name first. To address the gentleman who spoke about there have been no duplexes, currently on the street there is a duplex at the end. There has been development of duplexes on those lot sizes or smaller lot sizes since that time. I guess like all of us hate change, I know I'm one of those people who think I like change, but again, I don't like change. I believe it's time to change because there is enough space there from a density perspective to allow for a duplex. Most of the people have complained about parking. There will be adequate parking for these two units in front with garages and spaces, so it should alleviate parking there. My son and I deal with the parking issues, too, because they park in front of his house. We do not create the parking issues. Parking issues is an issue for all of South Tampa. It's not just a street. I don't believe that is a reason to not approve this request. I guess in summary, if you look at what the staff recommended, the proposed zoning is consistent with the City of Tampa's code of ordinances. It's compatible with the neighborhood and surrounding developments. It's got adequate infrastructure. So I hope you can approve this request. Thank you.
9:45:13PM Thank you very much. Do I have a motion to close? I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Viera. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Ms. Young, would you like to read this? Councilwoman Young. Sorry.
Naya Young
9:45:44PM File number rez-25-123, ordinance being presented for first reading consideration, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3215 West Santiago Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification RM 16, residential, multifamily, to RM 18, residential, multifamily; providing an effective date.
Lynn Hurtak
9:46:18PM Do we have a second? Okay. No second. Anybody else want to make a motion?
Guido Maniscalco
9:47:35PM I'd like to make a motion to deny item number 9, which is rez-25-123 and there are very specific policies here and points that were made in what was passed out and what was given to the clerk. Land use policy 9.5.8, generally provides to maintain the character of single-family residential areas. I see that the applicant has failed to do that. I'll tell you why. Let's see here. There has not been a duplex built in the neighborhood in over 38 years or a rezoning approved in this area since 2002. That's what originally caught my eye. Also, land use policy 9.5.4 generally provides to maintain the current density and character of existing single-family areas which brings me back to there has not been a duplex built in the neighborhood in over 38 years, which would make it 1987. Also, RM 16, RS 50 are the predominant zonings in the area and provides for and recognizes the area's 5,000-square-foot lots and prohibits duplexes. I think that's very, very clear. The duplexes in the area were built prior to chapter 27 when the zoning codes all came into place in the 1980s. The current house can, however, be torn down and replaced with single-family detached house. There is appropriateness that would match the character of the neighborhood. It's not prohibiting the developer or the property owner, I'm sorry, from doing anything else. They can replace it with a single-family detached house, but being that this is a duplex, it goes against all of this, and I think that would be it for my motion.
Lynn Hurtak
9:49:39PM Okay. We have a motion from council member Maniscalco. We have a second from council member Viera. Any more discussion? Roll call, please.
Charlie Miranda
9:49:50PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
9:49:51PM Yes.
Naya Young
9:49:54PM Yes.
Luis Viera
9:49:56PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
9:49:58PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
9:50:01PM Yes.
The clerk
9:50:02PM Motion passes to deny with Clendenin being absent at vote.
Lynn Hurtak
9:50:09PM Thank you very much. Item number 10. Mr. Shelby, so we're not having sidebars, can you please remind us of those rules?
Martin Shelby
9:50:41PM Robert's rules of order state that if you are the maker of the motion, by your act of making the motion, you are obligated to vote in support of it. If you are asked to read something but it is not your intent to support it, then you should not be the maker of the motion. In this case, when you read the motion, it died for lack of a second because there was no one else willing to support it. But that resolved the issue. But for future reference, when you are asked to make a motion, it means you are asked to commit to vote in support of it.
Lynn Hurtak
9:51:15PM And you can always say no. Ms. Pope.
Stephanie Pope
9:51:23PM Good evening. Stephanie Pope, Development Coordination, agenda item number 10 is rez 25-128, request to rezone 3812 Pinewood Street from PD to PD for hotel uses. We'll start with an aerial view of the subject site and the surrounding area. You can see the subject parcel outlined in red. This is between Pinewood Street and marcum street. Here is south dale mabry. Here is Interbay Boulevard. The area surrounding the subject site contains mostly industrial general uses. West of the site is RM 24. South of the site is the City of Tampa property and then further south is where MacDill Air Force Base is. Here is the site plan provided by the applicant. I'll provide a brief background. This application has a prior PD. Rez 22-33 that was approved for hotel use. The prior approval allowed for one hotel on-site. This rezoning request is for the addition of a second hotel. The applicant proposes the construction of two structures. Each six stories in height. Front door orientation is toward the internal site and surface parking, which is internal here. Access to the site is proposed off of pinewood and west marcum. There are internal pedestrian sidewalks providing connections from the hotels to the proposed sidewalks along pinewood and marcum. Building number one is proposed to be six stories tall and contain 110 rooms and proposes a pool to the west of the building. This is building number one. This is the hotel approved in the prior rezoning. The prior rezoning was approved for six stories, 77,925 square feet and 115 rooms. The current PD proposes six stories, 77,925 square feet and 110 rooms. Building number two over here is proposed to be six stories tall, 62,223 square feet and contains 105 rooms. Next I'll show the proposed elevations provided by the applicant. This is for the second one, the second building, building number two. And then these are the elevations that were approved in the original PD. For building number one. Now I'll show some photos of the site. Here is a photo of the site. This is another photo of the site. It's going to be a few pictures, but it's a kind of large site. This is another photo of the site. This is a photo of the site looking west. This is at the corner of dale mabry and pinewood. This is looking east down pinewood. This is at the site looking west at that multifamily. This is looking west again at the multifamily. This is looking south and that would be towards macdill. There is another view of south of the site. This is another view north of the site. This is north of the site. And then this brings you back around to where you would exit back out near the entrance of macdill. Development Coordination and compliance staff reviewed the application and find the request to be inconsistent with the land development code. You can see the findings from transportation in the staff report. There are four waivers as part of this request. If City Council approves the application, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. These revisions will not change transportation's finding of inconsistency. We do have a revised revision sheet here that has a future changes to some of the waivers as well as just a change to the setbacks and addition to the crosswalk internal adding some crosswalks internally. Would you like for me to put them down, hand them in?
Lynn Hurtak
9:56:31PM Yes. Additionally, I requested before, again, anything that comes in front of us, please tell us what the waivers are.
Stephanie Pope
9:56:39PM Yes, I can read those to you.
Lynn Hurtak
9:56:42PM Thank you.
Stephanie Pope
9:56:43PM I'll hand these out to you now. So the original waivers that were requested prior to the revised revision sheet, waiver number one, section 27,283.7 request to reduce the required parking spaces from 225 to 84, which is a 63% reduction.
Lynn Hurtak
9:57:13PM Could you say that again?
Stephanie Pope
9:57:16PM Yes, ma'am. The entire thing?
Stephanie Pope
9:57:33PM 215. Yes, ma'am. Waiver 2, section 27-283.14 request to reduce the required number of loading berths from two to zero. Waiver number three, section 27-284.3.3b request to reduce the required use buffer on the east from ten feet to zero feet, adjacent to folio 137,622.0510 and to six feet on the west abutting residential multifamily parcel. Waiver number four, section 27-284.3.3d request to reduce required parking landscape islands from 13 feet to 9 feet. And now as you have in front of you the revised revision sheet. Section 27-284.3.3b to reduce the required use to use buffer on the east from ten feet to zero feet. Adjacent to folio 137,622.0510.
Lynn Hurtak
9:58:34PM Is that the park?
Stephanie Pope
9:58:38PM Yes. Section 27-284.3.3d, to reduce required landscape island width from 13 feet to 9 feet. Section 27-284.3.3d to reduce the required 8-foot vua landscape buffer from -- to zero feet only where the parking spaces abut the property line along West Marcum Street. Did you want me to read the rest of the revisions?
Lynn Hurtak
9:59:09PM No, but can you show us visually what number four is? Only where the parking spaces abut the property line along marcum just so I can take a quick peek. That's right here. And then there was a little confusion as to how much is actually provided here. Just to point that out there as well.
9:59:39PM Okay. Thank you.
Stephanie Pope
9:59:47PM And that concludes my presentation, if you have any questions for me.
Lynn Hurtak
9:59:53PM Are there any questions for staff? Ms. Steele.
Quinn Steele
10:00:03PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. The site is within the South Tampa Planning district. The Gandy civic association neighborhood and the coastal high hazard area. The subject site is outlined in purple and designated light industrial which surrounds the site to the north, east, and south. The light industrial designation supports general industrial activity, flex space, research and development, and a range of commercial uses. The site is about a quarter mile north of MacDill Air Force Base and existing approval under rez 22-33 allows a hotel of just under 78,000 square feet on the western portion of the site. Request amends PD to allow additional hotel resulting in just over 140,000 square feet at 1.2 f.a.r. Planning Commission staff reviewed the proposal and found it consistent with the development anticipated under the light industrial designation and compatible with the surrounding development pattern of light industrial, multifamily and commercial uses. Hotel uses are permitted and provide employment supporting activity near the dale mabry corridor. Applicant will provide five foot sidewalks along the adjacent rights-of-way along with roadway improvements to enhance pedestrian connections between first and second reading, Planning Commission staff is requesting that the f.a.r. Be corrected to clearly state 1.2 and internal crosswalks be added to improve pedestrian connectivity. Overall, the Planning Commission staff finds the proposed PD consistent with the comprehensive plan. That concludes my presentation. I'm available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
10:01:28PM Are there any questions? Applicant? Truett Gardner, 400 North Ashley Drive. I see one question already which is interesting coming from you. Likes the parking waivers, but I'll have a --
10:01:44PM I do, but it is a hotel. Brian funk is a friend. He grew up in Tampa, and he is a strong supporter of bicycling and parks in the City of Tampa, which is what motivated him to this site. This was shown before, but I wanted to point out just one thing, and that's when you look to the east of dale mabry, you can see a faint path. That is the bicycle path which then connects to gadsden park to the east. What attracted Brian to the site was the city's property, which leads to both parking as well as kind of what his grand plan was before. On this slide, this has been discussed really since 2023. We came in, got the hotel approved unanimously. The one on the west. That provided enough parking for it. And Brian at that time did not know exactly what phase two would be. It was contemplated to be an office. Hilton is the flag for the hotels. They then expressed interest and so that became the desire for a second hotel which then precipitated the need for additional parking which in part is what led us to the approval last November which many of you may recall because MacDill Air Force Base was heavily involved with and Brian. We ended up with a development agreement and also license agreement to, one, improve the park and the greenway to really serve as connector for this bike path which will be his responsibility to do and to maintain. In exchange for that, he got approximately 65 additional parking spaces, which are not being counted or not allowed to be counted on our site plan for parking, but that was kind of the quid pro quo for that. And there are additional spaces as well which will not be exclusive. So we feel like we're providing adequate parking and Ms. Clark will have some comments on that as well. I just wanted to give you that landscape of how this is all coming together. Just so you know, in case the question is asked, the park and the improvements including the parking are all required to be completed before the c.o. Of phase one. So clearly in advance of phase two. So that's the overview. Gladly you might remember the war between MacDill Air Force Base and us last time. We brokered peace then. They are absolutely fine with this request. We also reached out to the neighborhood associations, and have no objections at all to this site. With that, I'll let Addie elaborate a little bit more on the waivers and specifically on parking and happy to answer any questions you may have. This is an example slide of what these hotels could look like. Again, the maximum of six stories for both the western hotel and the eastern hotel. We are happy to find -- to have findings of consistency among staff except for transportation as mentioned due to that waiver, which we will get into, I promise. Again, we have three natural resources waivers and then one parking waiver. Starting with the natural resources first, we are requesting to reduce the ten foot use to use buffer as Stephanie mentioned to zero on the east and that is adjacent to that city greenway property. So you can see that right there. We felt that was pretty appropriate given that the building is right next to the parking lot. And then this waiver here is about the landscape island. This is a pretty common request that I think you all see pretty often as we believe that a nine foot wide landscape island still allows for appropriate and nice tree plantings within those landscape islands while also balancing that ability to have your site circulation in that parking lot and the breaking up of a parking lot with greenery as much as possible. Going into buffering, our request is to reduce that eight foot vua buffer to zero foot. The green arrows show exactly where we're proposing that to be applied. Stephanie showed that as well. Really, the impetus of that because shown in yellow, we do have a new five foot sidewalk that will be internal to the project boundary, and we will be providing an easement for that. So there was just a little bit of a constraint on space there. Going into parking for, we are requesting a reduction and provide parking to allow 84 spaces on this project site. But, again, Truett did a great job at kind of looking at the whole picture as to how this will operate in the future. The owner of this property, which is outlined in red, does have the exclusive use to the parking spaces and the property to the east in the green. That license agreement, which was signed and deeded November 18, 2024, just over a year ago, allows pinewood, the owner of the red property, to have 24/7 access to those parking spaces in return for the building of the parking and of the greenway premises shown in green again. That number, that 65 spaces does not include, and we cannot count for the 13 on-street spaces that will either be on pinewood or marcum or a mix of both. And those 13 spaces were defined and required per the development agreement that was agreed upon and executed and recorded last November. So we believe that the parking provided is sufficient and appropriate as there will be some operational efficiencies between the two hotels, given that employees and guests may be going from one to the other. Regarding that license agreement, the PD plan does not currently reference that agreement. Again, that waiver cannot include those number of parking spaces, but we would be happy, if council's desire, to put a note on the site plan referring to that agreement and just about the ability for this property owner to utilize the property in the green. But again, that waiver would be as shown here in number one. A little bit more into the justification of the parking, this graph shows again how we'll operationally use 149 spaces. That is the 84 plus the 65. And then 13 on street spaces on top of that. And how that number is actually greater than the average parking demand that the institute of transportation engineers in their new parking generation manual, the sixth edition which just came out, actually puts for a hotel. A hotel this size with 215 rooms that ite parking edition says only 130 spaces are required. So we are a little bit above that. With that, we are available for any questions. Thank you.
10:09:00PM Are there any questions? Personally, I think having that note on the site plan would not be a bad idea. I think that's reasonable. We do have a draft of that. I didn't know if that would be helpful for everyone to see. If there are tweaks to the language we would be open to discuss that, but we wanted to kind of assist with a quick draft.
10:09:28PM I don't know how others feel. I'm comfortable leaving it between you and staff between first and second reading. That's absolutely fine. I think it does provide that assurance that parking is going to be provided.
10:09:47PM There is another agreement, but I don't think it hurts as we have been talking a lot about site plans and things that are on them for future councils. Never a bad idea.
10:10:01PM Okay. Is there anyone in the public who wishes to speak on this item? I recognize all these other faces so I'm guessing not. Motion to close from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilman Miranda, would you like to read this one? 10. Can you turn your mike on, please?
Charlie Miranda
10:10:32PM I thought I was loud enough. File 10, rez-25-128, ordinance being presented for first reading consideration, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3812 Pinewood Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification PD, Planned Development, to PD Planned Development, hotel, providing an effective date.
Lynn Hurtak
10:10:57PM Including the revised revision sheet and the new site plan, a note on the site plan.
Charlie Miranda
10:11:03PM And all the notes on the site plan.
Lynn Hurtak
10:11:05PM I have a motion from Councilman Miranda and a second from Councilman Viera. Roll call, please.
Charlie Miranda
10:11:16PM Yes.
Guido Maniscalco
10:11:18PM Yes.
Naya Young
10:11:19PM Yes.
Luis Viera
10:11:20PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
10:11:21PM Yes. Hurtak?
Lynn Hurtak
10:11:26PM Yes.
The clerk
10:11:27PM Motion carries unanimously with Clendenin absent at vote. Second reading and adoption will be held on January 8, 2026 At 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
10:11:40PM Okay. Thank you very much. We are on to case 11. Again, for the record, Christopher Demanche with Development Coordination. Agenda item number 11 is rez-26-01. This is a request to rezone 1942, 1946, and 1948 West Spruce Street from RS 50 to Planned Development for single-family detached uses. The aerial shown has the subject site outlined in red. It is located along the south side of West Spruce Street. The subject site is located of north East Albany Avenue and of north West Fremont Avenue. The subject site is currently developed with three single-family detached uses with contributing structure status in the West Tampa national historic district. The site also lies within the West Tampa overlay. And is required to comply with section 27-241 of the overlay design standards. The immediate surrounding properties we have a Place of Religious Assembly to the north zoned RS 50. South of the subject site we have single-family detached units zoned RS 50. To the east of the subject site we have Planned Development zoned Planned Development, single-family detached uses. And to the west of the subject site we have single-family detached uses zoned both Planned Development and RS 50. I will note that on the aerial, there are a number of properties scattered throughout with Planned Development status or Planned Development zoning. I would note that many, not all, but many of the properties with Planned Development zoning were zoned as part of the West Tampa redevelopment initiative in 2005 or the West Tampa redevelopment initiative phase two, which was approved in 2007. We have site plan provided by the applicant. The subject site totals 9500 square feet in area. The applicant is proposing to construct four single-family detached units. Each unit is proposed with not only a front porch facing west Spruce Street but each of the front doors are oriented toward west Spruce Street. All four units will have vehicular access, will provide vehicular access through a 14-foot alleyway that is located immediately south of the subject site. Parcels a and d will provide outside parking for vehicles. Parcels b and c will provide both outside but also inside parking through the use of garages. There is an existing six foot sidewalk that runs east to along west West Spruce Street. And there is a five foot sidewalk that runs north to along north South Albany Avenue that is west of parcel a. Given the size of the site at 9500 square feet, a maximum of three units is allowed by right or a total of four units is permitted with a bonus provision agreement. The applicant is proposing a bonus provision agreement to permit the construction of the four detached units. Next we have elevations. First we have the elevations proposed for parcels a and d. The set of elevations has a max height of 27 feet -- sorry, 26 feet. And we have the front, rear, and, of course, left and right elevations, east and west. Next we have the elevations for parcel b and I do want to correct one thing on that last parcel -- sorry, last elevation I showed for parcels a and d, max height was 25. I misspoke on that. This particular elevation for parcel b is a max height of 26 feet. Lastly, we have the elevations for parcel c. This has a max height of 29 feet. There are two waivers requested by the applicant. I will read those into the record. The first waiver is to section 27-283.12, this is a request to reduce the backup width for alleyways from the required 24 feet to allow for 14 feet. The second waiver is to section 27-241-e-2 c 2 request to reduce the side setback from five feet to four and one half feet for parcels b and c. Next we have photos to show. This is the subject site from West Spruce Street. This is looking south. This is the rear side of the three existing structures taken from the alleyway to the immediate south. This is looking east at the subject site, across north albany, north of the subject site we see a Place of Religious Assembly. One additional look at that church close up. South of the subject site, we have the single-family detached units. East of the subject site looking west, this is across north albany. Looking east down west spruce. Looking west down west spruce. This is a view of that 14-foot platted alleyway. This is looking east down that alleyway. Lastly, we have a view looking west down the alley in the distance there is north albany. Development review and compliance staff has reviewed the petition. We find the request inconsistent with the applicable City of Tampa land development regulations, notwithstanding staff's finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application and waivers requested, the modification to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. These revisions will not resolve the issues of transportation's inconsistent finding. And I am available for any questions.
10:18:56PM Are there any questions by council? Yes, Ms. Steele.
Quinn Steele
10:19:08PM Quinn Steele, Planning Commission staff. Subject site located within the central Tampa Planning district. Old West Tampa neighborhood and West Tampa urban village. Also within evacuation zone d. The subject site is outlined in purple and designated residential 20 which surrounds the site to the east, south, west with r 35 to the of North Spruce Street. This portion of West Spruce Street is primarily developed with single-family detached homes with some commercial uses to the west and church immediately north. Proposed rezoning would allow four single-family detached units on an underutilized site. For the record, one section of our staff report incorrectly referenced two units. However, the request is for four units. The proposal is consistent with the density anticipated under the r-20 designation. Planning Commission staff reviewed the request and found it provides compatible infill development within an urban village and near transit and employment services. The PD includes sidewalks along West Spruce Street and North Albany Avenue and proposes access from the alley. Overall Planning Commission staff finds the proposed PD consistent with the comprehensive plan and I'm available for any questions.
Lynn Hurtak
10:20:11PM Okay. Any questions? Petitioner?
Steve Michelini
10:20:21PM I'm not sure how to display these. You don't have an easel. I do have an -- the same ones on overlay.
Lynn Hurtak
10:20:31PM We have a volunteer who will be a human easel.
Steve Michelini
10:20:42PM Steve Michelini representing the petitioner. They have been reviewed and they are consistent with the West Tampa overlay. These are individual single-family units. There are two different concepts. This is the pipit concept and this is the avocet. Again, they have been reviewed and determined to be consistent with West Tampa overlay. Agreement. We are in discussions. The City Council approved the funding for CRA for this two weeks ago. So it will be assisted by CRA funding. And it is designed to be affordable housing. The alley issue is the inconsistency finding by the city and council, we've talked about that because of the West Tampa overlay, we're required to use the alley, even though it's really not sufficient size. But if you consider it to be a one-way alley for access to the rear where the garages are, it would work that way. That's what we've done. We simply adjusted it so that you have the garages and the surface parking for each of the units. There's two for each unit. We meet the greenspace. We have the CRA approval. The City Council, City staff has found it to be consistent -- I'm sorry, the City staff has not because of the inconsistency with transportation. But the Planning Commission has found it to be consistent. So it is an ideal unit. This is a little bit of a different concept. This is a narrower unit than you are used to seeing, so it makes it more affordable. We've had those discussions with you all individually about trying to modify the size of the units, not going to minis, but these are smaller units which makes them more affordable. That's really the concept we're trying to advance. If you remember the photographs you just saw in the West Tampa, the photographs you just saw, it had a shotgun style home that was about the same size. Anyway, the request supports many of the policies in the comprehensive plan and relates to housing population and the need. The comprehensive plan supports the proposed site plan intention of sidewalks along spruce and north albany. Situated in west spruce, surrounding area is characterized by single-family -- we're not introducing a new concept. It is rampant throughout this area. Overall, residential development objectives we meet that. Mobility section, we meet that, except for the width of the alley. Infrastructure goals and objectives adequate sites for accommodating housing needs. In the context, overall, I'm trying to save you time. We're all tired. Anyway, it meets the code. It does what it is intended to do. It encourages -- promotes efficient and sustainable use of property, encourages flexible land use, promotes, encourages development, promotes more desirable living conditions, promotes architectural features. As I said, very attractive development. Respectfully request your approval. The bonus agreement we'll have to read at the second reading. It does include that, and there is also a provision on the site plan that says we must meet the West Tampa overlay design guidelines.
Lynn Hurtak
10:24:47PM Okay. Mr. Miranda or council member Miranda.
Charlie Miranda
10:24:49PM I just read the other one.
Lynn Hurtak
10:24:52PM You had your light on.
Charlie Miranda
10:24:54PM I'm sorry.
Lynn Hurtak
10:24:57PM Councilman Maniscalco.
Guido Maniscalco
10:24:58PM Thank you very much. I had a briefing on this, and I looked at the supporting documents, I wanted to hate it and say no because, and you showed the photo of the three historic homes. I think those are three original shotgun homes from the early days with the -- cigar worker homes. However, now that I've seen the designs that you're doing, being that this is an historic area, it is Old West Tampa, it does complement the area. And looking at the condition of those homes, you can tell that -- I mean, I haven't been inside, I don't know, but they are boarded up. They are made of wood, they must be because usually they are. They are falling apart inside and they are not salvageable. But you're replacing it with something that I think complements the neighborhood and is very good. I know that you have three by right and three homes there now. But those three homes have pretty adequate space in between. So introducing that fourth one, being that these are of smaller scale I think would go well together on this site and complement the neighborhood. Because the architectural style, there are a lot of features that are similar to what's around it so I'm going to support it. I'm surprised, pleasantly surprised that it's --
Steve Michelini
10:26:27PM To make you feel a little better, the demolition and the removal of those units has been reviewed already by the city historic preservation folks. We have an engineering report indicating that the deterioration had exceeded what could be restored reasonably. And we have approval to remove those units.
Guido Maniscalco
10:26:46PM Yeah, no, no. I understand.
Steve Michelini
10:26:48PM I wanted to put it on the record.
Guido Maniscalco
10:26:51PM That puts me more ease in everything that I said. No, I like the designs. Again, it's an area -- I don't know if that was a church across the street originally or if it was a cigar factory at one point and converted to a church. But knowing how that neighborhood is and historic significance, this is complementary to it. I'm good.
Lynn Hurtak
10:27:15PM Anyone else? I love these. I don't just love them. I love them. And one of the things I particularly like about this is that you brought the facade and what we're going to look at. You heard us earlier tonight. It's very clear what these are going to look like. We appreciate that. I appreciate that. I particularly love that these are smaller, that these are narrower, that people are going to be able to afford them, even before I knew that this was part of City of Tampa, the CRA project that we gave money to this project, I just really like these. And this is the kind of stuff that we had someone speak in public comment this morning at the CRA saying this is what we need in East Tampa. I don't disagree. This is the narrower lots, the ability to build some of these narrower structures so that they can be affordable. I just really want to say I appreciate that there is a larger developer coming in to show this so that hopefully we can get more of these throughout the city.
Steve Michelini
10:28:26PM I think you're going to see certainly based on the earlier discussions, you're going to see better drawings regarding design and the commitments, obviously, that the West Tampa or whatever the overlays are.
Lynn Hurtak
10:28:40PM I just have one burning question. What is an avocet?
Steve Michelini
10:28:47PM I didn't name it.
Lynn Hurtak
10:28:52PM It's a bird. Okay. Is that the bird on top?
Steve Michelini
10:28:57PM I'm not sure I know what a pipit is either.
Lynn Hurtak
10:29:02PM I'm pretty sure that is a bird. So random birds. Good to know.
Christopher Demanche
10:29:35PM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Given council's fondness for these particular elevations, I wanted to suggest us working with the applicant to add some language to the site plans to reference these two specific elevations. I believe -- only the top one. Okay. Avocet and pipit. If you are so inclined, we can work with them on adding language to the site plans to reflect these and have these approved or considered for approval at second reading.
Lynn Hurtak
10:30:10PM I would appreciate that. I would say, yes, let's add a note to the site plan about those particular elevations. Okay. Is there anyone in the public that wishes to speak to this item? I have a motion to close by Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilwoman Young, would you like to read this one? File number 11.
Naya Young
10:30:43PM File number rez-26-01, ordinance being presented for first reading consideration, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1942, 1946, and 1948 West Spruce Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and mar particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, Planned Development, residential, single-family, detached, providing an effective date.
Lynn Hurtak
10:31:16PM Okay. I have a motion from Councilwoman Young. A second from Councilman Viera. Any other comments? Oh that would include the revision sheet and additions to the site plan of the elevations. Okay. Go ahead, roll call.
Guido Maniscalco
10:31:37PM Yes.
Naya Young
10:31:39PM Yes.
Luis Viera
10:31:39PM Yes.
Bill Carlson
10:31:40PM Yes.
Charlie Miranda
10:31:41PM Yes.
Lynn Hurtak
10:31:42PM Yes.
The clerk
10:31:45PM Motion carries unanimously with Clendenin being absent at vote. Second hearing and adoption will be held on January 8, 2026 At 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Lynn Hurtak
10:32:01PM Thank you very much. New business? Council member Miranda.
Charlie Miranda
10:32:11PM February 14 the racetrack, Tampa Bay Downs becomes 100 years old racing horses. Commendation for them. You are invited to come. Viera can ride the first horse in the first race.
Lynn Hurtak
10:32:27PM I come from a family of jockeys. Who knows. I have a motion from council member Miranda. A second from council member Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay.
Charlie Miranda
10:32:42PM I've had a couple of -- all of us have had about pickleball. It's time that we maybe have somebody give us the sound, get a viable reading.
Lynn Hurtak
10:32:55PM Don't we have a motion coming forward?
Charlie Miranda
10:32:59PM I don't know if we do or not.
Lynn Hurtak
10:33:01PM I'm working on one.
Charlie Miranda
10:33:07PM Going forward, I have three or four individuals that are a hundred years old. I would like the city to recognize the people that have aged that really have done a lot of work in support of their families and everything else. They are wonderful people. I'll make commendations later on. But I'll bring it up to you.
Lynn Hurtak
10:33:26PM Great, great. Council member Maniscalco.
Guido Maniscalco
10:33:28PM I have a few. I would like to make a motion to add to the February 26 workshop a discussion on the CIT renewal that begins December 2026 and the projected revenues and how we can use the CIT renewal to offset bonding therefore saving what we would pay in interest. Now, item number 1 that day is Mr. Rogero to come and discuss bonding. We could perhaps incorporate this into that discussion. I know we have a limited amount.
Bill Carlson
10:34:01PM Can you make it a second one adjacent to it?
Guido Maniscalco
10:34:04PM How about a 1b. Rogero is 1a and add this to the discussion.
Lynn Hurtak
10:34:10PM I'm fine expanding our rules.
Guido Maniscalco
10:34:13PM On that day I can tie it together just to consolidate. If that's the case, that boob my motion.
Lynn Hurtak
10:34:20PM I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Viera. Any more discussion on that?
Martin Shelby
10:34:32PM Just for the sake of the way it will show up on the agenda, it will be a separate motion but it will follow Mr. Rogero --
Lynn Hurtak
10:34:42PM Yes, we would like it to follow the bonding capacity conversation.
Martin Shelby
10:34:46PM On the 26th of February. Thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
10:34:49PM All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
Guido Maniscalco
10:34:52PM A couple from the Planning Commission. Motion number one, request for the Planning Commission setting adoption hearings for ta/cpa 25-18 and ta/cpa 25-19 on April 23, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. and direct the Legal Department to provide the city clerk with the form of notice for advertising for public hearing.
Charlie Miranda
10:35:13PM Second.
Lynn Hurtak
10:35:13PM I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
Guido Maniscalco
10:35:21PM Second one is a request for the Planning Commission setting a transmittal hearing for ta/cpa 25-20 on April 23rd, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. and direct the Legal Department to provide the city clerk with the form of notice for advertising the public hearing.
Lynn Hurtak
10:35:36PM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor? Any opposed?
Guido Maniscalco
10:35:44PM Request for Planning Commission setting an adoption hearing for ta/cpa 25-20 on June 25, 2026 at 5:01 p.m. and direct the Legal Department to provide the city clerk with the form of notice for advertising the public hearing.
Lynn Hurtak
10:35:58PM I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
Guido Maniscalco
10:36:07PM Lastly, Saturday, dick van dyke turns 100 years old, an american treasure. Also in one of the episodes of the dick van dyke show, he ran for City Council. But he dropped out of the race. That's how I can tie it into this discussion. That's it.
Lynn Hurtak
10:36:23PM I have to say that when the camera is on you, all you need is like a big book and a pipe, it's just you and the tree with the sweater, it's classic. It is a classic image. Councilwoman Young, anything?
Naya Young
10:36:45PM Over the weekend, I went to the cigar festival in centennial park in ybor. I do not smoke cigars, but it was very cool. I talked to a few people and there are people from like all over. There was a gentleman I met who came all the way from detroit, and there are people from literally all over. Even though it was raining, there were people still out there. I thought it was very cool. I didn't know there were so many types of cigars. I know the history around cigars, especially in ybor, so it was very cool to see that. I got really delicious lemonade. It was very nice. I wanted to feel like I got something, but it was really cool. My continued tour of just going, exploring the district even more than what I know. It's very, very cool to see.
Lynn Hurtak
10:37:41PM It is a fun part of our job. Councilman Viera.
Luis Viera
10:37:44PM Thank you -- [inaudible] there you go. Sunday evening. I know, right? Hanukkah miracle. Just happy Hanukkah. I know Sunday evening I think it is, the menorah lighting will be here. I can't make it because of a Forest Hills Christmas event.
Lynn Hurtak
10:38:06PM Unfortunately I already said yes to the golf CART parade and bike parade. They sweetened me by saying you have to ride your bike. Well, now I have to.
Luis Viera
10:38:19PM I was going to say for that we have the Forest Hills event that evening that Councilwoman Hurtak will be at. 17th, I always try to have holiday events at the New Tampa rec center, do a Hanukkah event that evening at the 17. Everyone always welcome. Don't be afraid to come out to New Tampa.
Lynn Hurtak
10:38:38PM Can you send that out for us?
Luis Viera
10:38:40PM Yes, ma'am. I'll have my aide do that.
Lynn Hurtak
10:38:43PM Councilman Carlson.
Bill Carlson
10:38:44PM When I came back at 5:00, the traffic from downtown was backed up all the way to Rome again. And we have that coming up on the agenda in January. But the second thing that happened, as I got close to downtown, there were sirens everywhere. And then there was a sheriff's deputy separating everybody. I was a block from here and couldn't go straight. Was not allowed to go straight but everybody was supposed to switch and then suddenly three buses went by. I thought some catastrophe happened downtown. We heard several different sirens later. I would like to make a motion to ask staff to present on February 5 as to the people and reasons eligible for police escort and a discussion about better managing it.
Lynn Hurtak
10:39:37PM Yeah, that is a really good point because one of my neighbors who is former military and former DEA just says that's just absolutely wrong. He complains about it every single time it happens and just says he can't believe we allow that.
Bill Carlson
10:39:54PM We already have congestion downtown but that was an unsafe situation. Cars were almost hitting each other to get out of the way of the buses.
Lynn Hurtak
10:40:05PM I really thought there was a mass casualty. It was just buses for --
Bill Carlson
10:40:16PM Whatever it is, it would be good to find out what are the categories. If the president comes to town, sure, governor maybe. But if it is the bucs football players or is it coaches or fans, I don't know. But that created an unsafe situation today. We heard it three times. I don't know how many times it happened.
Lynn Hurtak
10:40:38PM Motion from Councilman Carlson, second from Councilman Maniscalco.
Martin Shelby
10:40:43PM An appearance or written report?
Bill Carlson
10:40:48PM Yeah, appearance, so we can discuss it.
Martin Shelby
10:40:50PM Yes, thank you.
Lynn Hurtak
10:40:52PM I wanted to ask Mr. Shelby first -- all in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
Bill Carlson
10:41:02PM Also say thanks to all the staff for staying late tonight.
Lynn Hurtak
10:41:06PM Thank you. It was quite a night. I don't have anything. Mr. Shelby, do you have anything?
Charlie Miranda
10:41:12PM Move to receive and file.
Lynn Hurtak
10:41:12PM Motion from Councilman Miranda, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Thanks so much, you all. This was fun. [ sounding gavel ] disclaimer: this file represents an unedited version of realtime captioning which should neither be relied upon for complete accuracy nor used as a verbatim transcript. Any person who needs a verbatim transcript of the proceedings may need to hire a court reporter. ▶ meeting video community Redevelopment agency - 12/11/25published: December 12, 2025▶ watch on youtube the information contained in these pages represents an unedited version of realtime captioning which should neither be relied upon for complete accuracy nor used as a verbatim transcript. Persons requiring a verbatim transcript may need to hire a court reporter. © - City of Tampa (813) 274-8211
Agenda
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1. BG25-18610
Public Hearing to consider the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the City’s Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Home Investment Partnerships, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids programs for the 2024 program and 2025 fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2025. (Motion adopting resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Hurtak on November 20, 2025) Memorandum from Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development Supervisor, transmitting additional information and PowerPoint presentation for said public hearing. (To be R/F)
Background Details
The City of Tampa is the recipient of federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the City’s Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs. The City is required by federal law and regulations to provide a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) to HUD summarizing the activities undertaken and the progress achieved during the 2024 Program (2025 Fiscal) Year that ended on September 30, 2025. The City’s Citizen Participation Plan for these Programs requires that a public hearing be conducted by Tampa City Council regarding the CAPER before it is submitted to HUD, as well as to provide advance public notice of and availability of the draft Annual Performance Report or CAPER before the public hearing, and make a complete copy of the draft Annual Performance Report or CAPER available for public review and comment for a fifteen (15) day comment period which will be held December 1 through December 16, 2025.Supporting Documents:
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2. I-4
Public hearing on application by Ruth Bolser/Stearns Weaver Miller requesting to vacate a Portion of 15th Avenue, 31st Street & alley lying North of I-4, South of Columbus Dr, East of CSX railroad and West Yale Street. (Ordinance being presented for first consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of 31st Street, a portion of 15th Avenue and that alleway that are located North of Interstate 4, South of Columbus Drive, East of CSX Railroad, and West of Yale Street, within the Map of Vedado, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STAFF REPORT VAC-25-0000015.PDF (opens in new tab)
- STAMPED LEGAL - VAC-25-15.PDF (opens in new tab)
- AERIALVAC-25-15.PDF (opens in new tab)
- APPLICATION VAC-25-15.PDF (opens in new tab)
- PB_4PG_53.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC-25-15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC25-15 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC 25-15 BIE.PDF (opens in new tab)
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3. TA/CPA25-10
/CPA25-10 Continued Public Hearing from September 25, 2025 on a privately initiated map amendment for property located at 2602, 2625 and 2801 East 4th Avenue, 2701 and 2710 East 5th Avenue, 2702 East 2nd Avenue, and Folio Numbers 189483-0005, 189516-0010 and 189508-0100, from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 2602, 2625 and 2801 East 4th Avenue, 2701 and 2710 East 5th Avenue, 2702 East 2nd Avenue and Folio Numbers 189483-0005, 189516-0010 and 189508-0100, from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date. Email from Melissa Zornitta, Planning Commission, requesting that said public hearing set a new hearing date of January 29, 2026 (To be R/F)
Supporting Documents:
- TCC TRANSMITTAL LETTER_09252025.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TA CPA 25-10 TCC PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TA CPA 25-10 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.DOCX (opens in new tab)
- CONTINUANCE REQUEST_ TA_CPA 25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TA CPA 25-10 TCC PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TA CPA 25-10 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.DOCX (opens in new tab)
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025_REVISED...PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM -CPA25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CPA25-10 PC BRIEFING.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CPA25-10 PC RESOLUTION.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CPA25-10 PC STAFF REPORT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CPA25-10 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TA CPA 25 10 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR JAN HEARING.PDF (opens in new tab)
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4. REZ-25-76
Public Hearing on application of Azam Elsheikh request to rezone property generally located at 901, 903, 905, 907 and 911 East Ellicott Street from SH-RS to SH-PD (Residential, Single-Family Attached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 901, 903, 905, 907 and 911 East Ellicott Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) SH-RS (Seminole Heights, Residential, Single-Family) to SH-PD (Seminole Heights, Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-76 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-76 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-76 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-0000076 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-76.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-76 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS -REZ-25-76.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS -REZ-25-76.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENT -REZ-25-76.PDF (opens in new tab)
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5. REZ-25-88
Public Hearing on application of Azam Elsheikh request to rezone property generally located at 2316 West North B Street from RM-16 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Semi-Detached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2316 West North B Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Andrew Restrepo, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-88 for the property located at 2316 North B Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-88 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-88 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-88 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-88 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO BPA - REZ25-88.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-88.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-88 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-88.PDF (opens in new tab)
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6. REZ-25-97
Public Hearing on application of Kareem T. Brantley request to rezone property generally located 3105 East Columbus Drive; 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue from RM-16 and PD to PD (Residential, Multi-Family). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3105 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Ashley East Tampa, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-97 for the property located at 3105 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-97 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-97 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-97 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-97 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO BPA - REZ25-97.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-0000097 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-97.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-97 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-25-97.PDF (opens in new tab)
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7. REZ-25-104
Public Hearing on application of James Lascara request to rezone property generally located at 4311 West Gray Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Attached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4311 West Gray Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-104 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-104 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-104 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-104 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-0000104 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-104.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-104 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-25-104.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-104.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-104.PDF (opens in new tab)
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8. REZ-25-105
Public Hearing on application of Poseidon25 Developments LLC request to rezone property generally located at 1112 West La Salle Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Semi-Detached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1112 West La Salle Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Poseidon25 Developments, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-105 for the property located at 1112 West La Salle Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-105 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED 2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-105 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED 2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-105 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-105 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-105 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO BPA - REZ25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-105 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 4-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-105.PDF (opens in new tab)
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9. REZ-25-123
Public Hearing on application of Michael Sork request to rezone property generally located at 3215 West Santiago Street from RM-16 to RM-18. (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3215 West Santiago Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-123 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-123 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-123 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT - 3215 SANTIAGO STREET.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-123.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-123 - ORDINANCE-NO SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENT - 3215 SANTIAGO STREET.PDF (opens in new tab)
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10. REZ-25-128
Public Hearing on application of Pinewood BF LLC request to rezone property generally located at 3812 Pinewood Street from PD to PD (Hotel). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3812 Pinewood Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Hotel); providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-128 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-128 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-128 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-128 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ25-128.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-128 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
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11. REZ-26-01
Public Hearing on application of John Lum request to rezone property generally located at 1942, 1946 and 1948 West Spruce Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Detached). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1942, 1946 and 1948 West Spruce Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Detached); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Frances and Edward Jennings, Domain Homes, INC. and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-01 for the property located at 1948 West Spruce Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-01 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-01 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-01 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-01 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO BPA 26-01.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-0000001 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM - REZ26-01.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-01 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
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12. REZ-25-77
Public Hearing on application of Azam Elsheikh request to rezone property generally located at 301 and 305 South MacDill Avenue from PD to PD (Medical Office). Email from Stephen Michelini, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be continued to April 9, 2026. (To be R/F)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-77 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 CONTINUANCE 301 AND 305 S. MACDILL AVE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- [EXTERNAL] RE_ REZ-25-77_ 301 & 305 S. MACDILL AVE CONTINUANCE REQUEST MICHELINI.PDF (opens in new tab)
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13. REZ-25-114
(Will not be Heard; Request to Withdraw) Public Hearing on application of Mendoza Sr. Investments of Tampa LLC request to rezone property generally located at 1206 Holmes Avenue A-B from YC-8 to YC-2. Email from Aileen Rosario, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be withdrawn.
Supporting Documents:
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14. REZ-25-20
(Will not be Heard; Mis-noticed) Continued public hearing from July 24, 2025 on application of Konstantinos Giannakopoulos/Et Al request to rezone property generally located at 801, 813, 817, and 819 E. Sligh Avenue from SH-CG to SH-PD (Mini Warehouse and Office, Business and Professional). (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 801, 813, 817 and 819 East Sligh Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) SH-RS (Seminole Heights, Residential, Single-Family), SH-CG (Seminole Heights, Commercial General) and SH-CI (Seminole Heights, Commercial Intensive) to SH-PD (Seminole Heights, Planned Development, Mini Warehouse and Office, Business and Professional); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Konstantinos Giannakopoulos, Joycelynn Mancuso, RK Sligh Ave, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-20 for the property located at 801,813,817 and 819 East Sligh Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance)
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-20 CERTIFIED APP FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVING BPA - REZ25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-20 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ 25-20 SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-20 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-20 - ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CONTINUANCE TAMPA REZONING REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-20 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-20 STAFF REPORT FINAL (2).PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO TO COUNCIL-SUBSTITUTE RESO-BPA - REZ25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 4-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 5-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 6-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 7-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 8-WRITTEN COMMENT REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 9-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-25-20.PDF (opens in new tab)