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Developer Bowen Arnold (DDA Development) and architect Tim Clemens presented a project summary: 192 units with a ground‑floor commercial component, a five‑level structured parking element adjacent to the interstate, a 20% green‑space target, preservation of five large live oak trees, and average parking of about 1.4 spaces per residential unit. The developer said 10% of units are committed as affordable under HB139 (the statutory baseline). Arnold said the team intends to pursue Florida Housing low‑income housing tax credits, which would require the site to have zoning in place and could result in deeper affordability (typically 60% of area median income) if awarded.

Councilmember Hirtak asked specifically for covered, secure bicycle parking for residents and covered, customer‑facing bicycle parking for the commercial spaces; architect Tim Clemens and staff said those changes could be shown on the site‑plan exhibit before second reading. Several neighborhood representatives spoke during public comment asking for clarity on AMI bands (the transcript records the developer’s stated commitment as 10% minimum, with the potential for tax‑credit units at lower AMI levels). Council directed staff and the applicant to include covered secure bike parking and return with final site‑plan exhibits at the second public hearing; the council did not adopt the development agreement today — the matter will return for a second public hearing on May 15, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tampa City Council - 05/01/25","oneSentenceSummary","At a first hearing for a House Bill 139 development agreement, the applicant described a 192‑unit project with 10% committed affordable units and plans to seek tax‑credit funding that could increase affordability; Council requested covered, secure bicycle parking for residents and covered bike parking for commercial frontage.","taxTitle","Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",2914,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252859,"Council denies request to vacate small Dryad Street right‑of‑way after residents object",3839,5361000,9200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc&start=5361&end=9200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc/thumbnail_5361000.jpg","/articles/6252859/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Council-denies-request-to-vacate-small-Dryad-Street-rightofway-after-residents-object","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252859-f420b0521bbd59deba15e926c61a7709/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437972&Signature=LeyEnVLHsd4Huxr9ml6q5-rJ~Xb~YZZmvjQGnU9CSoH-tgrakN1MsZGb6AS9vE1aLlo-3cUpCEg9d8QwRE9~as2QmcHsFljks1nv3K9UHaaInH~rTwpAY6xeZU2jxGi8-N2zNZdXEZENljUCvqyppHAoem76M4szIUcjnMqKW4opcbNfJ4hVLVBkYNXnbv1EWMevHsOnw0HSrdaTJfsObmojwrW2tQAzYA20Th9ab4luaGVG0vhzcri41yIllZJVhzimRb8CiCCdSdGPXRtaYKdp9nhqjkLbfsV9IMMiDEnb7UJAg~e8IRYsZ9GsMorT3HFQH-lbYZr0LsGg9Cwhrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tampa City Council voted to deny a petition to vacate a short, dead‑end right‑of‑way at the terminus of Dryad Street (VAC‑25‑06) after neighbors and neighborhood groups urged the council to retain the public interest in the property.

Applicant representatives described the parcel as privately held land that historically contained a right‑of‑way that was never built past Dundee Street; they proposed a formal exchange that would preserve stormwater easements while returning fee ownership to adjacent private owners. Opponents — including a 45‑signature petition presented at the meeting — said the grassy terminus functions as the neighborhood’s last small green space, raised safety and storm‑drain concerns, and warned that fencing the parcel would reduce public access and could worsen stormwater issues.

After public comment from multiple nearby residents and a detailed staff and legal discussion, a motion to approve the vacation failed. Council then voted to deny the vacation application. Councilmembers cited the public use of the space, concerns about storm‑drain infrastructure, and the absence of a clear, acceptable alternative that would preserve neighborhood access. The denial preserves the city’s current right‑of‑way interest and leaves existing stormwater easements and maintenance responsibilities in place.","Tampa City Council voted to deny a petition to vacate a short right‑of‑way (Dryad Street terminus) after neighbors raised safety, stormwater and open‑space concerns and urged the city to retain public access and oversight.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252864,"Council approves a batch of rezonings and land‑use ordinances at second reading",349,5951000,6300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc&start=5951&end=6300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc/thumbnail_5951000.jpg","/articles/6252864/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Council-approves-a-batch-of-rezonings-and-landuse-ordinances-at-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252864-3e3d5092c168c05abdc9d037db9f1f9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437972&Signature=BThb0OUrSV-YcZbR5pllJ1mGr9xZU~Sr7T4hjYOv5pSsrgpEizVHmbKOHTspWZk-v5mvdgf1p8tRbCtXiNzWQ3uLokSTVVV~VpFkfFagpS~poj3BDLwnVu4gzBNgYn5VPJDCboX0MPyDd0ZppxiUEzdodnbC5naNh4fFdf8CETStrpZ-tltIXjZRSLrcBZ3fo6dHL8OemWbBPb~3cDgSQcniqUPXMnAZyrO9I3RKgDZFYR8TzJmBN~KObYc1LxX~pyXOaXy-QkxwUYfe4tRDFuKF5zzbnrrlQhnMygNu5zRxOij0SYYrlHfe1gToz~ORplVMedHaFiilJGpw2o-URw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tampa City Council approved multiple zoning changes today at second reading, clearing the way for several small infill residential projects.

Among the items adopted were ordinances rezoning properties from multifamily or single‑family classifications to plan‑development (PD) designations or other residential zoning applicable to the proposed projects. Staff told the council certified site plans and required modifications had been submitted between first and second reading for several items. Councilmembers moved and seconded the required adoption motions and carried them by roll call.

Items approved on second reading included rezoning actions for properties such as 206 West Columbus Drive (removal from the Tampa Heights Historic District), 2007 Davis Street, multiple North Florida/Marion/ Morgan parcels, 2705 East 19th Avenue, 2403 West Fig Street, 405 West Amelia Avenue and other small‑lot infill sites. Several applicant representatives and staff confirmed site‑plan changes were certified and available to the clerk before council votes. No appeals or prolonged public hearings occurred on these items today.","Tampa City Council approved several rezoning ordinances on second reading, changing zoning classifications for multiple small infill projects after staff-certified site‑plan changes were filed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252869,"Business leaders and Parkland Estates residents press council to route South Howard stormwater work away from neighborhoods",804,2796000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc&start=2796&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc/thumbnail_2796000.jpg","/articles/6252869/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Business-leaders-and-Parkland-Estates-residents-press-council-to-route-South-Howard-stormwater-work-away-from-neighborhoods","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252869-8af3a45e3a6c5ee0c7cc65449762e3f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437972&Signature=gyVFWK72Hv-van~JMfzAhm1Y3XqyQAMVwd2Ui~XkXe9kguZFj5AZZ~eWk9Vtv2JvzPn9fkfjoLZOGfQKUl4OAQbdKpBdP6YZdM7zN4UEPbabHoNu8952uKtj5qxYSbsv7sGeKPs0wWA5-j5g1t5COTfDrTrqrkiX5zThZW7WU4pkQMrhoMfd3UoYLyFocgljKxyjYPFTRr26H2A7oS2gHN4g1rJ1OhSFRzRsf3mEZ8OrOmKxqUijCxmgUmr7PewIyF5PzoTK7i8O40dEPXhWAq0pDdpFQW3MbS74dkLQYO711whCdujrGGCw9p1Y87gXAoIx~dIp99ET~YrFrgc2hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Business and neighborhood representatives urged Tampa City Council to seek alternatives to the contractor‑proposed routes for a stormwater project affecting South Howard Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods.

Steve Michelini, representing the SoHo Business Alliance, told the council the alliance will not support an alignment that “goes through the neighborhoods or disrupts the neighborhoods in any way.” He said the group had proposed alternate routes that use city and CSX right‑of‑way, and urged the mobility department and the contract consultant (JMT/Kimmons) to evaluate additional alternatives and the large tract along Swan and the railroad for underground retention.

Residents from Parkland Estates and representatives of the Parkland Estates Civic Club also spoke. Yvonne Ferrelli, on behalf of the civic club, reminded council members they had previously passed resolution CM 24‑68‑31 directing staff to bypass Parkland Estates and use commercial corridors; she said two consultant proposals would require a 36‑foot work corridor on Lakeview Avenue and would remove mature street trees. Parkland Estates vice president Marilyn Samaha repeated the club’s request that the city enforce its prior resolution and use the city‑preferred Swan→Howard→Bayshore route.

Council members agreed to remove Item 7 from today’s agenda and to ask FDOT for a future update on multimodal projects affecting bike paths. Councilmember Viera moved — and the council agreed — to ask staff to request an FDOT presentation on multimodal work and updates on 275 and related mobility projects. The council also recorded motions to continue or reschedule several agenda items as staff work continued.","Residents and the SoHo Business Alliance urged city staff and council to pursue alternative alignments for a proposed South Howard stormwater project, saying the contractor’s current options would require trenching that would destroy trees and disrupt small residential streets.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6252875,"City Council pulls misnoticed hearing, reschedules applicant’s public hearing for June",45,979000,1024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc&start=979&end=1024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3185369-e9c791e3c2103d0a0229f581f408cbfc/thumbnail_979000.jpg","/articles/6252875/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/City-Council-pulls-misnoticed-hearing-reschedules-applicants-public-hearing-for-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252875-671f14ac5a2e337e2057d5f33a02ef05/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437972&Signature=O9uaKIc~iNLsUAoZ1rY85p4gxeFa4nsVxv8u6yJ5G9NTMpK5OzENq7B6bd3iHy9qbySXggXgku51XxUq3geTh~rgolDYbiES1vL3lWu419OtBs3KyMCgrrCV~D7QyKwaxf8DuMFLzyv~Zf8KAKFD9jWixa6AP79Y4vVq3JVPUzF44GfsY6mSDALvGwdc~GBbt9OPJ6mK4XawCAq5NXgOCDMpqR00yLllOfnsXrInhoWjMSDVOh5e3xZqVjYozpjbc8acO7YzfF8jIKUaPcK0kPiHygpgJcsZ6x-T9Uj~eE0E1uFlZP4PGz5QGPcZVfndLxGZ5O86c-Y4pTY3rZMykw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tampa City Council removed a public‑hearing item after city lawyers said the filing had been misnoticed and could not be heard today.

The council voted to remove agenda item 61 after Martin Shelby, the council attorney, told members the item was a “misnotice” and “cannot be heard.” Council members then voted to reschedule the applicant’s requested public hearing for 1:30 p.m. on June 6, 2025, at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor.

The city attorney told council members there was no need to wait until the advertised 1:30 p.m. hearing time; staff could remove the item now and, if desired, set a new date so the applicant could be notified. Councilmember Alan Clendenin made the motion to remove item 61 and Councilmember Miranda seconded; the motion carried. Council then approved the June 6, 2025 hearing date at the applicant’s request.","Tampa City Council removed a misnoticed item from today’s agenda after the city attorney advised the matter could not be heard, and set a new public hearing date at the request of the applicant.","actionData","errors"]

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