The planning commission unanimously recommended consistency for three small‑scale comprehensive‑plan amendments during its Nov. 10 hearing and forwarded the items to City of Tampa Council for final action.
TACPA 25‑15 (4304 N. 26th St. and 4205 N. 25th St.) — planning staff described the privately initiated 1.36‑acre proposal to change from Residential 10 to Residential 20, citing infill and housing‑supply policies. Applicant Steve Michelini said the developer will rebuild infrastructure, create connector roads, and address drainage; one resident urged the commission to ensure drainage and traffic impacts are resolved. Commissioner Seben moved the finding of consistency and Commissioner Coogler seconded; the vote was unanimous.
TACPA 25‑17 (4216 N. 26th St.) — staff presented a publicly initiated, 0.25‑acre R10→R20 amendment. The staff recommendation emphasized compatibility with surrounding residential 20 and proximity to community commercial uses; no public comment was offered. Commissioner Lyle moved and Commissioner Coogler seconded; the commission voted unanimously to find the amendment consistent.
TACPA 25‑16 (1301 E. Columbus Drive) — a privately initiated R20→R35 change in the Ybor City local historic district; staff noted the site includes the Quetto Boarding House, a contributing structure, and that historic‑district review (BLC) and a certificate of appropriateness would be required for demolition. Despite a neighborhood association letter of opposition, commissioners found the amendment consistent and agreed to forward it to City Council.
All three recommendations now proceed to the City of Tampa council for final decisions and any subsequent permitting or historic‑district review.