This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. A note about document links, Onbase links can change, and you can always refer to the official draft agenda from the clerk in Onbase.
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Morning Agenda
Drew Park CAC Chair, Maritza Astorquiza, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC. – .
CRA Director’s Monthly Report .
Supporting Documents:
HCP consultant to present a 5-minute presentation on the Ybor Resident Survey.
CRA Staff to present Certificates of Appreciation to CAC members.
Staff to provide a report on wheelchair accessible playground equipment at Water Works Park and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and what can be done to accommodate this.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO RE REPORT ON WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND – DEC. 12TH CRA SESSION – (FILE NO. CRA24-8206 & ONBASE NO. 8206).PDF
- CM VIERA MARCH DISABILITY MEMO 2025.PDF
- CM VIERA MEMO CRA ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND 3-27-25.PDF
- WATERWORKSPLAYGROUND (FILENO.CRA24-8206.ONBASENO.13673).PDF
- WATERWORKS(ONBASENO.14626,FILENO.CRA24-8206).PDF
- WATERWORKSCURTISHIXONPARK(FILENO.CRA24-8206.ONBASENO.15427).PDF
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the services agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Tampa for fiscal years 2026, subject to budget and appropriation.
Background
The CRA is requesting that the Services Agreement by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, and the City of Tampa, Florida, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, for fiscal year 2026 commencing October 1, 2025, be approved in the form attached hereto or substantially similar form, subject to the proper budget and appropriation of the tax increment funds available for the Redevelopment Areas during the 2026 fiscal year.
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Special Projects Grant Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency and Centro Asturiano De Tampa, Inc. to restore and renovate the building on property located at 1913 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida within the boundaries of the Ybor City I Community Redevelopment Area; Authorizing execution of the Special Projects Grant Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
Centro Asturiano De Tampa, Inc. is seeking funding to restore and renovate the building property located at 1913 North Nebraska Avenue. This building falls within the boundaries of the Ybor I Community Redevelopment Area of the Tampa CRA. CRA staff has reviewed Centro Asturiano De Tampa, Inc.’s application for funding and recommends the CRA Board approve the request for funding in the amount of fifty percent of eligible expenses not to exceed $396,995.
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Ashley East Tampa LLC Grant Funding Agreement and Construction Agreement by and between said Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) and Ashley East Tampa, LLC. (“Grant Recipient”) to develop a portion of the property generally described as 3105 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida (“The Ashley East Property”) as affordable housing on property located within the boundaries of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area; Authorizing execution of the Community Redevelopment Grant Funding Agreement by the Chair of the CRA and attestation by the CRA Secretary.
Background
CRA Staff is seeking approval of the Resolution, Funding, and Construction Agreement between the CRA and Ashley East Tampa, LLC as the Grant Recipient to develop a portion of the property generally described as 3105 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, Florida. This development will consist of 118 units designated as 100% affordable housing. A minimum of twenty percent of the units will serve households earning fifty percent of the AMI or below.
The remaining units will not exceed 80% of the AMI, ensuring that the entire project remains targeted towards affordable housing needs in the East Tampa area.
CRA East Tampa – Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointments – Juawana Colbert and Janine Quarles .
Drew Park Community Advisory Committee Appointment for Christopher Paynter .
Ybor City Community Advisory Committee Appointment for Carisa Erion .
Supporting Documents:
Channel District Community Advisory Committee Appointment for Christopher Lancaster .
East Tampa Wayfinding Signage Project – The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive wayfinding and gateway signage study that identifies visitor destinations and improves pedestrian, multi-modal, and vehicular wayfinding. Additionally, the goal of the project is to provide the Tampa CRA and City of Tampa with designs for gateway signage, new wayfinding signage, and other directional elements.
Evening Agenda
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.
Background
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.
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.
Public Hearings & Ordinances
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). – 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 .
Supporting Documents:
- TCC TRANSMITTAL LETTER_09252025.PDF
- TA CPA 25-10 TCC PACKET.PDF
- TA CPA 25-10 – LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.DOCX
- CONTINUANCE REQUEST_ TA_CPA 25-10.PDF
- TA CPA 25-10 TCC PACKET.PDF
- TA CPA 25-10 – LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.DOCX
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025.PDF
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025_REVISED.PDF
- TCC TRANSMITTAL_10302025_REVISED…PDF
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM -CPA25-10.PDF
- CPA25-10 PC BRIEFING.PDF
- CPA25-10 PC RESOLUTION.PDF
- CPA25-10 PC STAFF REPORT.PDF
- CPA25-10 – ORDINANCE.PDF
- TA CPA 25 10 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR JAN HEARING.PDF
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).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: Residential-20
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
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). 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).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: Residential-20
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
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). 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).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: CC-35 and CMU-35
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-283.15: To allow a 19’ x 41’ loading space in lieu of a required 12’ x 60’ loading space. 2. Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required number of overall parking spaces from 198 required to 120 provided (39% reduction). 3. Section 27-284.4.1: To reduce the percentage of retention-quality trees preserved for a non-wooded site from 50% to 30%. 4. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1): Request to remove four (4) non-hazardous grand trees (Tree # 7, a 54” Live Oak rated C-5; Tree # 10, a 36” Live Oak rated C-5; Tree # 1, a 36” Live Oak rated C-5; and Tree # 12, a 33” Live Oak rated C-5) as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration exhibits. 5. Section 27-284.3.3: Request to reduce minimum landscaped area for multi-family with VUA from 350 SF per unit to 194 SF per unit, subject to landscape in lieu fees at the time of permitting.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Natural Resources, Development Coordination and Transportation in report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.
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).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: Residential-20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-282.9(c)(1): Request to allow front doors of units 2, 3 & 4 to face a side lot line or drive aisle rather than an internal courtyard or right-of -way.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
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). 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).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: R- 20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-241.(e)(2)C.5.I: Request for vehicular access for units 1 & 2 be provided from La Salle Street.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.
Public Hearing on application of Michael Sork request to rezone property generally located at 3215 West Santiago Street from RM-16 to RM-18.
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RM-16 → RM-18
Future Land Use: R- 20
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff have reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.
Public Hearing on application of Pinewood BF LLC request to rezone property generally located at 3812 Pinewood Street from PD to PD (Hotel).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: PD → PD
Future Land Use: Light Industrial
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-284.2.5: Request to remove one non-hazardous grand tree, #65 a 36” DBH laurel oak rated C8 as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives. 2. Section 27-284.3.1: Request to reduce the required 50% tree retention on a non-wooded lot over one acre to 0%. 3. Section 27-284.3.3C: Request to reduce the required 15’ use to use buffer and a 6’ tall masonry wall to 15’ and no wall.
- 1. Section 27-283.7: Request to reduce the required parking spaces from 225 to 84 (63% reduction). 2. Section 27-283.14: Request to reduce the required number of loading berths from 2 to 0. 3. Section 27-284.3.3B: Request to reduce the required use buffer on the east from 10’ to 0’ adjacent to Folio 137622.0510 and to 6’ on the west abutting residential multi-family parcel. 4. Section 27-284.3.3D: Request to reduce required parking landscape islands from 13’ to 9’.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. See findings from Transportation in report below relating to the parking waiver requested. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the waivers as identified in the report above and approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet, these revisions will not change Transportations finding of inconsistent.
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). 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).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future Land Use: Residential-20
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-283.12: Request to reduce the backup width for alleyway from the required 24 feet to 14 feet. 2. Section 27-241(e)(2)(c)(2): Request to reduce side setback from 5 feet to 4.50 feet on parcels B & C.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation related to the waiver for a reduction in backup width. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application and waiver requested, 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 resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.
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 March 9, 2026.
(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.
(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). 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).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: R- 10
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-283.14: Request to reduce the required number of loading berths from 5 to 2. 2. Section 27-283.7: Request to reduce the required parking from 43 to 21 spaces (51% reduction). 3. Section 27-160: Request to reduce the Sligh Avenue special street setback of 46’ to 37’. 4. Section 27-284.3.3(B): Request to reduce the required 6’ masonry wall and 15’ landscape buffer to no wall and a 15′ landscape buffer on the east and west between folio numbers 162503.0000 and 162501.0000. 5. Section 27-284.3.3(B): Request to reduce the required 6’ masonry wall and 15’ landscape buffer to a 6’ PVC fence and 15’ landscape buffer. 6. Section 27-283.15: Request to allow two 12’x30’ loading spaces.
Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation and Development Coordination. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, 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
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-20 CERTIFIED APP FINAL.PDF
- RESO APPROVING BPA – REZ25-20.PDF
- REZ-25-20 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF
- REZ 25-20 SITE PLAN.PDF
- REZ-25-20 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT REZ-25-20.PDF
- REZ25-20 – ORDINANCE.PDF
- CONTINUANCE TAMPA REZONING REZ-25-20.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- REZ-25-20 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF
- REZ-25-20 STAFF REPORT FINAL (2).PDF
- MEMO TO COUNCIL-SUBSTITUTE RESO-BPA – REZ25-20.PDF
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 4-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 5-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 6-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 7-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-25-20.PDF
- 8-WRITTEN COMMENT REZ-25-20.PDF
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