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Council overturns denial for Orleans Avenue extended-family residence; approves first reading to landmark Dobie House
Summary
The Tampa City Council on Feb. 6 overturned a zoning administrator’s denial of a special-use application for an extended-family residence at 6801 North Orleans Avenue and approved, on first reading, local landmark status for the Dobie House at 1405 West Azeal Street.
The Tampa City Council on Feb. 6 overturned a zoning administrator’s denial of a special-use application for an extended-family residence at 6801 North Orleans Avenue and approved, on first reading, an ordinance to designate the Dobie House at 1405 West Azeal Street as a local historic landmark.
Council overturned zoning denial for Orleans Avenue property
A review hearing for special-use application SU-12476 asked council to reexamine staff’s May 16, 2024 denial based on City of Tampa code section 27-132, which staff says requires a 60-foot front setback for extended-family residences. City staff and the applicant described the lot as a corner parcel whose narrow dimension and existing construction make meeting the 60-foot setback infeasible.
The council ultimately voted to overturn the zoning administrator’s denial, allowing the applicant’s extended-family residence request to proceed. Council member Hertak made the motion to overturn; Council member Carlson seconded. During the…
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