Regular Meeting 2-23-23
Council regular meeting, evening, 2-23-23
Agenda
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Public Hearings
First public hearing on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, (Zoning And Land Development), amending Section 27-60, Alternative Design Exception; amending Section 27-181.2, Compliance; Administrative Authority; General Procedures; amending Section 27-241, West Tampa Overlay District Development Design Standards; amending Section 27-283.12, Off-Street Parking Space Standards.
Notes
Discussion went into broader implications of the use of “Design Exceptions” and the lack of transparency with neighborhoods as to their use. This passed first reading with discussion about amending/adding language to make additional changes regarding public notice and transparency.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending the Imagine 2040: Tampa Comprehensive Plan, to amend One Water: Comprehensive Planning for Water Resources that Replaces the Potable Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Management Sections; Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
Notes
Passed unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending the Imagine 2040: Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property located at 5215 West Tyson Avenue, from Heavy Industrial (HI) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
Notes
Interesting discussion about an industrial site producing dangerous chemicals that are then transported by rail through the heart of the city being converted to residential. Passed unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance amending the Imagine 2040: Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property located at 5012 and 5006 East 97th Avenue and Folio Numbers 142830.5025, 142830.5050, 142830.5075 and 142834.0025, from Residential-10 (R-10) to Residential-35 (R-35); Providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; Providing for severability; Providing an effective date.
Notes
Passes 5-2 with Viera and Hurtak voting no.
Public hearing on the application for Birdie Club Indoor Golf Facility LLC requesting a Special-Use 2 for a Small Venue; Beer and Wine (Consumption On-Premises Only), generally located at 3407 and 3409 South Dale Mabry Highway. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
Notes
Moved to March 23, 2023
Public hearing on the application for 6401 Florida Ave LLC requesting a Special-Use 2 for a Small Venue; Beer, Wine, and Liquor (Consumption On-Premises and Package Sales/Off-Premises Consumption), generally located at 6401 North Florida Avenue. Proposed AB sales hours: 4:00 PM -11:00 PM (Mon-Fri); 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Sat); 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Sun)
Notes
Passed 6-1 with Citro voting no.
Public hearing on the application for Jeff Barnes requesting a Special-Use 2 for a Small Venue; Beer, Wine, and Liquor (Consumption On-Premises Only), generally located at 4308 West Gandy Boulevard. Proposed AB sales hours: Consistent with Chapter 14.
Notes
Passed unanimously.
Meeting Notes
Items on this agenda were for first reading, the public can still contact their council members or speak in person at second reading.
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