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CRA board finds proposed 21‑story tower consistent with redevelopment plan; council approves resolution
Summary
The council's CRA session approved a resolution finding that a proposed 21‑story mixed‑use building at 446 4th Street South is consistent with the in‑town redevelopment plan. The developer proposes ground‑floor commercial space, a multi‑level parking garage and residential units; staff estimated construction cost at $67 million.
The St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) reported that staff found a proposed 21‑story mixed‑use building at 446 4th Street South consistent with the in‑town redevelopment plan, and the CRA resolution to that effect was approved unanimously.
Corey Malishka of Development Review Services presented the site plan: demolition of an existing single‑story office building and construction of a 21‑story tower with ground floor commercial space, parking (several levels devoted to parking), residential units on upper floors and rooftop amenity space with a pool. Staff described pedestrian‑oriented street improvements, decorative facades to screen parking, wide sidewalks, street trees and bicycle parking as part of the project scope. The applicant estimated an approximate construction cost of $67,000,000.
Staff concluded the proposal complies with land development regulations and the redevelopment plan's design guidelines for downtown scale, pedestrian activation and architectural variety. Council discussion included a brief expression of regret over demolition of the existing architecturally interesting building at the site but no request to delay the CRA finding. The clerk announced the motion to approve agenda item CRA 2 passed unanimously with Driscoll and Hanowicz absent.
The CRA finding clears the way for subsequent review and permitting steps under the city's redevelopment and land development rules; staff emphasized the project will return for required design and permitting approvals guided by CRA design standards.
