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8/17-8/20/26 - Budget Workshop, CRA & Evening Land Use

A reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda including mirrored supporting documents and interactive zoning map of land use items.

This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the descriptions, parses Background details from the Summary Sheet when available, and links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official final agenda from the clerk in Onbase.

Community Sponsor

Morning Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

II. Staff Reports

1 File No. CRA24-2242

Tampa Heights CAC Chair, Raj Patel, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC.

3 File No. CRA26-26253

Downtown CRA - A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the Grant Funding Agreement for construction between the CRA and Jackson House Foundation, Inc., to renovate and restore the 4,680 square-foot Jackson House Museum to preserve its historic landmark designation at 851 E Zack St, Tampa, FL 33602, within the boundaries of the Downtown Core Community Redevelopment Area; authorizing execution of the Grant Funding Agreement by the CRA Chair and attestation by the CRA Secretary; providing an effective date.".

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Financial impact

This resolution provides for a grant funding agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa and the Jackson House Foundation, Inc. to renovate and restore the Jackson House Museum in the amount of $1,000,000 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Non-Core Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26)
$1,000,000
Funding sources
  • $1,000,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Non CoreCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCRA DT Jackson House Renovation ProjectFY26 · 62200.213800.563001.1002384Expenditure

Background

On April 9, 2026, the Community Redevelopment Agency approved supporting the renovations of the historic Jackson House project in the amount of $1 million over a one-year fiscal period. Expected enhancements to the community through this project include repairs to the foundation, roof, walls, and floors, with careful attention to the historically appropriate materials, including brickwork and period-accurate colors.

Supporting documents

4 File No. CRA26-26349

Multi-District (CP,CD,DT,TH) Wayfinding Program Change - The Multi-District Wayfinding Project was initiated to improve navigation, enhance the visitor experience, and establish a consistent identity across participating districts. Project planning and design have been completed, and the next phase involves the fabrication and installation of the approved wayfinding signage system.

Supporting documents

9 File No. CRA25-12421

CRA staff to report on a proposed estimate budget for the renovation and expansion of Station 1 and necessary equipment; and a proposed amendment and budget that could be presented to the county for approval. Memorandum from Courtney Orr, CRA Development Manager, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 8, 2026.

Supporting documents

III. Required Approvals

11 File No. CRA26-26350

Channel District - East Whiting St. Improvements, Phase D (18-C-00039) Program Change - Staff requests to reallocate FY2026 funds in the amount of $254,476.60 to provide funding needed for additional construction costs associated with utility relocations, revised construction methods, supplemental labor, equipment, and schedule adjustments.

Supporting documents

Evening Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

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5:01 P.M. – Public Hearings

1 File No. VAC-26-15

Public hearing on application by Fox International / Gardner Brewer Hudson, P.A. requesting to vacate an alley lying South of 5th Ave, West of 27th St, North of 4th Ave and East of 26th St. A portion 1st Ave lying South of E. 4th Ave, West of S.R. 618, North of S.R. 60 and East of 26th St. - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway located North of 4th Avenue, South of 5th Avenue, East of 26th Street, and West of 27th Street, as dedicated by the plat of Harris Terminals, and that portion of 1st Avenue right-of-way located North of Adamo Drive, South of 2nd Avenue, East of 27th Street and West of Lee Roy Selmon expressway connector as dedicated partially by the plats of Harris Terminals and Archer subdivision, all in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

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Land use details

Staff findings: Right of way is currently unimproved.

Supporting documents

2 File No. REZ-26-08

Public Hearing on application of Joshua Fuller request to rezone property generally located at 7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway from PD to PD (Hotel, Residential Multiple Family and All CG uses). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Hotel, Residential Multiple-Family, and all CG Uses)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between M2 Tampa, LLC, ELG Tampa, LLC, and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-08 for the property located at 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway; 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 ordinance).

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Land use details

Future land use
Urban Mixed Use-60
Neighborhood association
Dana Shores Civic Association

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 relating to required parking and loading berth waivers requested. 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. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation's inconsistent finding.

Supporting documents

3 File No. REZ-26-42

Public Hearing on application of Ybor Land LLC request to rezone property generally located at 2701 East 2nd Avenue (other properties listed on certified application) from IH to PD-A (All Residential Types, All CI Uses, Recycling Materials and Goods). - An ordinance rezoning a total of 16 parcels, consisting of ± 24.83 acres located generally in an area bounded to the North by CSX Railroad, to the East by the Selmon Connector, to the South by State Road 60 (East Adamo Drive), and to the West by North 26th Street (“property”) in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IH (Industrial Heavy) to PD-A [Planned Development-Alternative (All Residential Types, All CI Uses, and Recycling Materials and Goods)].

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Land use details

Zoning
IH → A
Future land use
UMU-60
Neighborhood associations
Ybor City Management LLC
David Bailey
Historic East Ybor and Gary Neighborhood Association
Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc
Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

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 and waivers listed above, 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.

Supporting documents

4 File No. REZ-26-48

Public Hearing on application of Spring Engineering, Inc., request to rezone property generally located at 11607 & 11613 North Florida Avenue from CI to PD (Vehicle Sales and Leasing & Minor and Major Vehicle Repair). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 11607 & 11613 North Florida Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD [Planned Development (Vehicle Sales and Leasing & Minor and Major Vehicle Repair)].

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Land use details

Zoning
CI → V
Future land use
Community Commerical-35
Overlay district
Not Applicable
Neighborhood association
Forest Hills Neighborhood Association, Inc
Waivers requested
  1. Sec. 27-284.2.5: To permit the removal of one (1) non-hazardous, 37” live oak, grand tree.
  2. Sec. 27-289.3: To increase the allowable number of wall signs of building 3 on the west from 1 to 2 with a combined area not to exceed the allowable wall sign area for the western building facade.

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. Please refer to Natural Resources and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. If City Council approves the application and waivers requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

Supporting documents

5 File No. REZ-26-55

Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 107 North Armenia Avenue from CG to PD (Business Professional Office and all CG uses). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 107 North Armenia Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CG (Commercial General) to PD [Planned Development (Office, Business Professional, and All CG Uses)].

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Land use details

Zoning
CG → O
Future land use
Community Mixed Use-35
Overlay district
Not Applicable
Neighborhood associations
North Hyde Park Civic Association, Inc
Palma Ceia Pines
Armory Gardens Civic Association
Parkland Estates Civic Club, Inc
Westland Park HOA
SOHO Business Alliance
Ameryllis Garden Circle
Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, Inc
West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee
North Hyde Park Civic Asso.Neighborhood Crime Watch
NORTH HYDE PARK ALLIANCE
Bowman Heights
West Riverfront Neighborhood Crimewatch Association, Inc
SoHo Neighborhood Association, Inc
Waivers requested
  1. Sec. 27-284.3.3.C: To reduce the required 3’ buffer for the north vehicle turnaround from 3’ to 1’.

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. Please refer to Natural Resources and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. 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.

Supporting documents

6 File No. REZ-26-57

Public Hearing on application of Daniel R. Sefair request to rezone property generally located at 6111 North Rome Avenue from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single-Family Detached and Attached). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 6111 North Rome Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential Single- Family to PD [Planned Development (Residential, Single Family Attached and Detached)].

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Land use details

Zoning
RS-50 → PD
Future land use
R-10
Neighborhood association
Riverbend Civic Association

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.

Supporting documents

7 File No. REZ-26-67

Public Hearing on application of Javan Ortiz request to rezone property generally located at 2016 & 2018 Grant Street from PD to CG. - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2016 & 2018 Grant Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification PD (Planned Development) to CG (Commercial General).

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Land use details

Zoning
PD → CG
Future land use
TU-24
Neighborhood association
Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances

Supporting documents

8 File No. REZ-26-75

Public Hearing on application of KLA Properties II LLC request to rezone property generally located at 5250 East Broadway Avenue from PD to PD (Warehouse/All CI Uses and Accessory Open Storage). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5250 East Broadway Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Warehouse/ All Commercial Intensive (CI) Uses and Accessory Open Storage)].

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Land use details

Future land use
Residential-20
Neighborhood association
Jackson Heights Neighborhood Associated & Crime Watch
Waivers requested
  1. Section 27-283.7: Reduce the required number of parking spaces from 235 to 222 (6% reduction).
  2. Section 27-284.3.1: Reduce the required tree retention on a non-wooded lot over one acre from 50% to 30%.
  3. Section 27-284.3.3(A): Reduce the required use buffer on the west from 15’ with 6’ masonry wall to 8’ with 6’ wood fence.
  4. Section 27-284.4: Pay into the applicable district tree trust fund for mitigation trees that cannot be planted on site.
  5. No new waivers requested.

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.

Supporting documents

9 File No. REZ-26-77

Public Hearing on application of RRT East LLC request to rezone property generally located at 4001 North Riverside Drive from SH-CG to SH-PD (Professional Residential Treatment Facility). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4001 North Riverside Drive, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) SH-CG (Seminole Heights Commercial General) to SH-PD [Seminole Heights Planned Development (Professional Residential Treatment Facility).

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Land use details

Future land use
Community Mixed Use-35
Neighborhood associations
Riverside Heights Civic Association
VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch
Southeast Seminole Heights Civic Association, Inc
Bowman Heights
Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc
South Seminole Heights Civic Association, Inc

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 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 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

10 File No. REZ-26-47

Continued Public Hearing from July 23, 2026 on application of LC-Heights JV LLC request to rezone property generally located at 1701 North Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th Avenue from PD & RM-24 to PD (Storefront: Residential/All CG Uses; Residential Multiple Family, Commercial Parking) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1701 North Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) and RM-24 (Residential Multiple-Family) to PD [Planned Development (Storefront Residential/Commercial (All CG Uses), Residential Multiple-Family and Parking Off-Street Commercial)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between LC-Heights JV LLC., St. Joseph's Hospital Inc., and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-47 for the property located at 1701 N. Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th 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 ordinance).

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Land use details

Zoning
PD
Future land use
R-83
Overlay district
Tampa Heights
Neighborhood associations
Tampa Heights Civic Association, Inc
Tampa Heights Civic Association Land Use Committee
Residents of Adalee St
One Laurel Place
Informed Neighbor
Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association
Bowman Heights
VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch
Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group
Riverside Heights Civic Association
Waivers requested
  1. Section 27-283.7: To reduce the number of required parking from 593 to 517 (13% reduction).
  2. Section 13-283.14: To reduce the number of required loading berths from 4 to 1 (75% reduction).
  3. Section 27-283.12(J): To allow commercial traffic access to a local street (E 7th Ave & E Oak Ave).
  4. Section 27-284.3.1: To reduce the percentage of trees preserved on a non-wooded site from 50% to 0%.
  5. Section 27-284.4(D): To request to pay into the applicable planning district tree trust fund for mitigation trees that cannot be planted on-site.
  6. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1) – For the removal of one (1) non-hazardous Grand Live Oak (tree #25, a 40” Live Oak rated b-6) as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.
  7. Section 27-283.15: To allow loading to occur in more than one continuous maneuver, to allow loading to occur with a single unit-30 truck, and to allow maneuvering in right-of-way.
  8. Section 27-283.14: To reduce the number of required loading berths from 5 to 2 (60% reduction).
  9. Section 27-284.3.1: To reduce required tree retention of 50% for sites over one acre to 0%.

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. Please refer to Transportation, Natural Resources, and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. 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. Revisions will not resolve Transportation’s finding of inconsistent.

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