STAFF REPORT ON                       C       COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 

 

APPLICATION: CPA 16-09 HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2016

PROPERTY ADDRESS: CURRENT FUTURE LAND USE:

REQUESTED FUTURE LAND USE:

1607 North Manhattan Avenue R-10 R-20

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The subject property consists of several lots totaling 1.03 ± acres and is located in the Westshore Planning District in the vicinity of North Manhattan Avenue and Main Street. The property is currently zoned RS-50, which provides primarily for single family residential uses, requiring a minimum lot width of 50’ x 100’ (for a total of 5,000 SF lot area). The subject property is adjacent to single family dwellings to the north, south, and east, and an elementary school to the west across North Manhattan Avenue.

PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION

The proposed Future Land Use designation of Residential 20 (R-20) allows for uses between lower and medium intensity uses, including: Small-lot single family units (duplexes, condominiums, townhomes) ; Multifamily dwellings; Limited neighborhood-serving commercial uses consistent with Locational Criteria for

Neighborhood Commercial and Residential Office uses outlined in Chapter 9; Compatible public, quasi-public, and special uses (for example churches, schools, recreational

and daycare facilities) are allowed consideration; Lot coverage that generally does not exceed 65%; Maximum Density 20 Units/Net Acre; Intensity: FAR 0.5; and Intensity: FAR 2.0 in Ybor City

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES LIVABLE CITY – GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES LU Objective 1.1: LU Policy 1.1.7:

Recognize that the City is comprised of five unique districts: University, Central Tampa, Westshore, New Tampa, and South Tampa. Continue to consider the development of strategically located mixed-use areas in all districts that accommodate local serving commercial, employment, and entertainment uses.

LU Objective 1.2: LU Policy 1.2.3:

Create inspired urban design while respecting Tampa’s human scale, unique history, aesthetics, natural environment, and sense of community identity as the City changes and evolves. Relate new buildings and development to the context of the neighborhood

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and community. LU Goal 9.0: LU Objective 9.5: LU Policy 9.5.1:

Continue to discover and employ methods that will allow residential and non-residential neighborhoods to develop in a manner that provides a more seamless and harmonious transition of land use. Maintain the stability of existing areas while expanding opportunities for housing choices. Protect low-density, single-family areas that provide opportunities for home-ownership, that are attractive to households with children and other residents, that provide residents with privacy and open spaces accessible to residents. Utilize single family categories to: Maintain the current density and character of existing single-family areas; Protect areas of the lowest intensity of development that are currently in

predominantly single-family residential use, or that have environmental or infrastructure constraints, such as environmentally critical areas; or

Respond to community plan policies calling for opportunities for redevelopment or infill development that maintains the single-family character of an area, but allows for a greater range of residential housing types such as accessory dwelling units.

COMMUNITY PLANS - GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES NE Goal 1: NE Policy 1.1.2: NE Objective 1.2:

Every neighborhood will be a desirable place to live. Continue to protect and enhance single family neighborhoods by providing sensitive transitions between these neighborhoods and adjoining areas, and requiring new development, both private and public, to respect and respond to those existing physical characteristics – buildings, streetscapes, open spaces, and city form that contribute to the overall character and livability of the neighborhood. Strengthen the positive attributes and distinctive character of each neighborhood to help sustain Tampa as a healthy, vital City.

STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION This request contains three parcels located between West Main and West Green Streets. North of this site the block pattern of development is single family residential with lots which front West Main Street. The block pattern for the parcels to the south is single family residential with lots which front West Green Street. The requested R-20 land use category will allow for greater intensity/density, up to a maximum of 20 dwelling units per acre, than the current R-10 land use category. The R-20 land use category could potentially allow for a development pattern inconsistent with the surrounding residential community. This site is located in the Westshore Planning District, in the Carver City and Lincoln Gardens neighborhoods. The development pattern in both neighborhoods, contain primarily single family detached residential lots. These residential lots all front the streets which are east and west. This modification would allow for the introduction of medium density residential patterns which could potently be inconsistent with the existing single family development pattern.

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REVIEW CRITERIA FOR PLAN AMENDMENT REQUESTS

City Council must consider the following criteria as set forth in the City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan when deciding the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment; both staff’s professional opinion and factual information is provided in bold below:

1. The requested land use category meets the intent of the general character description of the City Form component in which it is being requested and is otherwise consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Per the Comprehensive Plan excerpts provided below, “Tampa’s specific ‘City Form’? (Pages 29 – 30)”, the proposed future land use change does not meet the intent of the City Form for this area within the Central Tampa Planning District.

As an urban city, Tampa has a defined city form that encompasses many components such as employment centers, urban villages, mixed-use corridors, mixed-use centers, transit stations, and neighborhoods. Elements of City Form: Development Components The physically built environment called the “City Form” has six (6) major components which are described below. The “City Form” includes the following:

Employment Centers Urban Villages Mixed-use Corridors Mixed-use Centers Transit Stations Neighborhoods

o Urban o Traditional o Suburban and Contemporary o The Waterfront

Tampa’s form is and will continue to be shaped by historical development patterns. The City has developed over the span of 150 years, and is influenced by the building patterns that occurred during three significant periods of time. This site is located in a traditional neighborhood. See Land Use Goal 9, Objectives and Policies listed above. The allowance of this modification would allow for the introduction of a medium density residential pattern that is inconsistent with the existing single family development pattern of the surrounding area. The allowable density/intensity in the proposed R-20 land use category will allow for a change in development patterns which would be inconsistent with the character of the existing single-family development.

2. In approving any request for a land use category that provides for an increase in density, intensity or for a broader range of uses, than the existing land use category, City Council shall take into consideration and determine if:

a. a land use category of similar density or intensity is located on at least one (1) side of the subject site, and The R-20 designation does not exist adjacent to this site.

b. the subject site is within 1320’ (1/4 mile) of a designated transit stop or designated transit

emphasis corridor, and There is not a designated transit station or a transit emphasis corridor within a ¼ mile of the application site.

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c. the subject parcel is located adjacent to a parcel which has a land use classification of R-6 or R-10, the subject site is located within 660’ (1/8 mile) of a designated transit stop or designated transit emphasis corridor. There is not a designated transit station or a transit emphasis corridor within a 1/8 mile of the application site.

3. In the event that City Council determines that the above criteria are not met, then City Council may deny

the amendment or make a determination that the existing land use classification is no longer in the best interests of the public, it may approve the amendment or direct the local planning agency to propose an alternative amendment to the existing land use classification. Based on the development pattern of the area and the location of the subject parcel in relation to a core neighborhood of the City, staff believes that the R-20 land use category is not in the best interest of this neighborhood and the City as a whole. The allowance of this modification would allow for the introduction of a low-medium density residential pattern that is inconsistent with the existing single family development pattern of the surrounding area.

4. If a land use is changed based on this criteria, the property owner shall process through a site plan district

and, if provided for in the City’s land development regulations, shall meet the “Development Performance Incentive Criteria,” unless the development is within an approved Community Planning Area/Adopted Form Based Code Area, in which case a site plan zoning may not be required, as provided for in the specific plan in the land development regulations. Acknowledged.

 

From: Thompson, Mike [mailto:Thompson@epchc.org] Sent: Friday, October 7, 2016 11:01 AM To: Tony LaColla <LaCollaA@plancom.org> Subject: RE: Request for Public Agency Comment on 4 Plan Amendments (City of Tampa) - Email 2 of 2 Tony, EPC has no comment for COT CPA 16-07, 16-09, 16-10, 16-11 Michael S. Thompson Project Manager Wetlands Management Division Environmental Protection Commission (813) 627-2600 ext1219 thompson@epchc.org Values: Environmental stewardship, integrity, transparancy and efficiency.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request TA/CPA 16-09

Transportation Information

Road Name From - To Number of Lanes

Adopted LOS

Standard

Current LOS

Pedestrian LOS

Bicycle LOS

N. Manhattan Ave.

W. Cypress St. to W. Spruce St.

2L NA NA NA NA

Main St. N. Manhattan Ave. to Hubert Ave.

2L NA NA NA NA

Green St. N. Manhattan Ave. to Hubert Ave.

2L NA NA NA NA

Transportation Analysis – Existing The site is on N. Manhattan between W. Cypress St. and W. Spruce St. There are sidewalks on N. Manhattan Ave., Main St., but no bicycle facilities. HART provides bus service in this area. Transportation Analysis – Future Proposed Capacity improvements in this area in the current 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan include additional lanes on I-275, the Westshore Intermodal Center and a Light Rail Transit or Modern Streetcar route (from Downtown to the Westshore area). Capacity is currently being added to I-275 in this area. This project is in the 5 year Transportation Improvement Program and the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. The HART Transit Development Plan identifies the need for expansion of transit service in this area. Special Area Analysis This area is identified in the MPO’s Demographic Analysis for Environmental Justice Purposes as an area having a high density of minority populations. Residents in these areas tend to be more reliant on cycling, walking, and transit (when available) for their travel purposes – whether to work, school, shopping, and appointments. *This is a cursory transportation assessment. Once a site plan has been revealed, a more detailed Transportation Impact Assessment should be performed.

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MEMORANDUM

To: Tony LaColla, AICP

From: Amber K. Dickerson Wheeler, AICP

Department Manager, Planning & Siting

Date: September 23, 2016

Re: City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan Amendment TPA/CPA 16-09

1607 North Manhattan Avenue

Amendment TPA/CPA 16-09 would convert a 1.03 acre parcel from Residential-10 (R-10) to

Residential-20 (R-20). Up to twenty (20) dwelling units could potentially be developed on the

site. Based on adopted Student Generation Rates the amendment could potentially generate

three (3) students in the kindergarten through 5th grade level, two (2) students at the 6th

through 8th grade level, and two (2) students at the high school level. Per the Department of

Education’s Capital Outlay Full Time Equivalent (COFTE) projections, all of the impacted

schools are projected to have capacity in the next 5 years. However, local data including

actual enrollment and approved preliminary plats indicate the elementary school level will be

over capacity. The amendment area will be served by Dickenson Elementary School, Pierce

Middle School, and Jefferson High School. The capacity and projected enrollments at the

three schools are as follows:

School

FISH

Capacity

Reserved

for

concurrency

Students

generated

by

amendment

2015-16

Enrollment

2015-16

Available

Capacity

2019-20

Projected

Enrollment

2019-20

Available

Capacity

Dickenson

Elementary 703 89 3 619 -5 602 101

Pierce

Middle 1221 21 2 913 287 1136 85

Jefferson

High 2074 46 2 1669 359 1420

654

This is a capacity review, and is not a concurrency determination. A concurrency review will

take place prior the preliminary plat or site plan approval.

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LaChone Dock

From: Calvin ThorntonSent: Thursday, October 06, 2016 2:45 PMTo: LaChone DockCc: Melanie Calloway; Jonathan Scott; Vik Bhide; Milton MartinezSubject: RE: TA CPA 16-07, 16-09, 16-10, 16-11 - Agency Comment Request - COMMENTS DUE

10-4-2016Attachments: Calvin Thornton.vcf

Hello LaChone  Transportation Design section has no objection to plan amendment TA CPA 16‐07, 16‐09 and 16‐10.  However with plan amendment TA CPA 16‐11, transportation would like to request a 10 feet by 10 feet corner clip for the traffic signal on the northeast corner of Himes Avenue and Spruce Street.   Thanks  Calvin Thornton  

  

From: LaChone Dock Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:07 AM To: Calvin Thornton Subject: FW: TA CPA 16-07, 16-09, 16-10, 16-11 - Agency Comment Request - COMMENTS DUE 10-4-2016  Good morning Calvin,  Sorry I missed your call, I’ve been out a couple days. For CPA 16‐09 the planning commission staff attached the incorrect maps for this location.   In the body of my email I mentioned the correct maps have been attached. I apologize, I probably should have highlighted it in the summary. So you should have the necessary maps, if not let me know.  Also note for CPA 16‐10 the folio numbers are incorrect on the report. I have provided the correct folio numbers and addresses for this application.  Thanks, LaChone    

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From: LaChone Dock Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 8:28 AM To: Catherine Coyle; Abbye Feeley; Gloria Moreda; Mary Samaniego; Mike Callahan; Calvin Thornton; Melanie Calloway; John Marsh; Erik Garwell; Brad Suder; Milton Martinez; Pete Brett; Kathy Beck; Brett Warner; Brian Pickard; Jeffrey Hilton; Chad Bailey; Adalid Capacyachi Subject: TA CPA 16-07, 16-09, 16-10, 16-11 - Agency Comment Request - COMMENTS DUE 10-4-2016  Good morning All, Request for Staff Comment on four Comprehensive Plan Amendments:  

City of Tampa CPA 16-07: Future Land Use Map Change - 0.80± acres located at 300 East Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 4003, 4005, and 4007 North Suwanee Avenue. Property located on the east side of North Suwanee Avenue, between East Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and East IdaStreet. This site is located within the Seminole Heights Urban Village and is in the Central TampaPlanning District. Request is from R-10, CMU-35 to CC-35. This request contains the same area as previously submitted under TA CPA 15-08, which was found inconsistent by the Planning Commissionand denied at City Council. The applicant intends to also apply for a rezoning.

City of Tampa CPA 16-09: Future Land Use Map Change - 1.03± acres located at 1607 North Manhattan Avenue. Property located in the general vicinity north of I-275, south of Spruce Street, west of Dale Mabry Highway. On the east side of North Manhattan Avenue, between Green and MainStreets. This site is located in the Westshore Planning District, in the Carver City/Lincoln Gardensneighborhood. This request contains three parcels. The request is from R-10 to R-20. Please note, the map attached is incorrect. I have included two attachments, one is the FLU map and the other is theassociated aerial map.

City of Tampa CPA 16-10: Future Land Use Map Change – 1.45± acres located at 609 South Dale

Mabry Highway. The folio numbers in the attached report are incorrect, here are the correct folionumbers: 115679.0000 and 115678.0000-3809 W De Leon Street. This site is located just north ofWest Swann Avenue, at the northwest corner of South Dale Mabry Highway and West DeLeon Street.This site is located in the South Tampa Planning District, in Swann Estates. The request is from R-20 to CMU-35.

City of Tampa CPA 16-11: Future Land Use Map Change – 0.96± acres located at 3425 and 3435 West Spruce Street. In the general vicinity north of I-275, and east of North Dale Mabry Highway. Located at the northeast corner of West Spruce Street and North Himes Avenue. This site is located in the Central Tampa Planning District and part of the Westshore Overlay District. The request is from R-10, R-20 to CMU-35.

Attached are the summaries for the proposed amendments. Please review and return comments to me by October 4, 2016. If you have no comments, please respond with an e-mail to that effect. Your comments should address the following information, if applicable: 1. Any existing, planned, or programmed improvements for facilities for this area. 2. The adopted Level of Service; or Response Time; or Capacity Standards in this area. 3. The current Level of Service; or Response Time; or Capacity Standards in this area. 4. The initial capital investment required maintaining adequate Level of Service; or Response Time; orCapacity Standards with the projected impacts from the proposed Land Use classification. Thank you,

LaChone Dock Urban Planner II

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Planning and Development 1400 N. Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33607 (813)274-3100 x43365 • lachone.dock@tampagov.net