From: Thompson, Mike [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:53 PM To: Tony LaColla <[email protected]> Cc: David Hey <[email protected]> Subject: EPC Comments for CPA 17-04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 Tony, Attached are detailed EPC Staff comments for TA-CPA 17-06. Additionally staff comments for the other subject CPAs follow. TA-CPA 17-07: Wetlands Management Division Wetlands on-site ( Hillsborough River). Any activity interfering with the integrity of wetland(s) or other surface water(s), such as clearing, excavating, draining or filling, without written authorization from the Executive Director of the EPC or authorized agent, pursuant to Section 1-11.07, Rules of the Commission, would be a violation of Section 17 of the Environmental Protection Act of Hillsborough County, Chapter 84-446, and Chapter 1-11, Rules of the EPC. TA-CPA 17-09: Air Management Division The proposed amendment will place residential development next to other Heavy Industrial classified parcels, which can be a source of complaints (even when the facilities are operating in compliance). The parcel is the current site of a permitted air pollution source, Blacklidge Emulsions. If there is any information on where the facility will relocate, please share that information with EPC staff as they will most likely need an air construction permit if they are moving. TA-CPA 17-04, 17-05, 17-08 NO COMMENTS Let me know if you have any questions on these comments, Sincerely, Michael S. Thompson Project Manager Wetlands Management Division Environmental Protection Commission Of Hillsborough County (813) 627-2600 ext1219 [email protected] Vision: Environmental Excellence in a Changing World Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request TA/CPA 17-06 Transportation Information Number Adopted Current Pedestrian Bicycle Road Name From - To of Lanes LOS LOS LOS LOS Standard W. Tyson Westshore 2LU NA NA NA NA Ave. Blvd. to dead end Westshore Bay Ave. to 2LU D C D D Blvd. Gandy Blvd. Transportation Analysis – Existing The site is West Tyson Avenue There are no sidewalks or bicycle facilities on West Tyson Avenue HART provides bus service in this area. Transportation Analysis – Future Proposed The current 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Needs Assessment identifies the extension of Tyson Street from Westshore Blvd. to Manhattan Blvd. as new 2 Lane facility. The current 5 year Transportation Improvement Program includes the 2-lane extension of the Selmon Expressway from the existing terminus to the Gandy Bridge. The HART Transit Development Plan identifies continued 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. STAFF REPORT ON C COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION: CPA 17-06 HEARING DATE: AUGUST 14, 2017 CURRENT FUTURE LAND REQUESTED FUTURE LAND PROPERTY ADDRESS: USE: USE: 5105 West Tyson Avenue HI UMU-60 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE The subject property contains 11.93± acres and is located in the South Tampa Planning District, in the Rattlesnake Point Waterfront Area. The property is currently zoned Industrial General (IG), which provides areas of light manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing, assembly or product processing, heavy equipment and vehicular repairs and other light industrial uses. The industrial general district is established to provide areas for industry in locations, which are served by major transportation facilities and adequate utilities, but are not feasible, nor highly desirable for heavier industrial development because of proximity to residential, recreational, commercial or related developments. The district is to permit development compatible with uses of residential property adjoining or surrounding the district, with suitable open spaces, landscaping and parking area, which emits limited noise, odors, or light which can be detected on surrounding land. This district requires a minimum lot width of 50’ and a minimum lot area of 5,000 SF. This site is surrounded by the following uses: a military training facility to the west, a boat storage facility to the south, vacant land to the east, and a yet to be developed mixed use project to the north across a channel of Old Tampa Bay. The character of the surrounding neighborhood is primarily industrial. PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The proposed future land use category of Urban Mixed Use-60 (UMU-60) would allow for the consideration of any of the allowable zoning districts from residential through commercial. It is important to review the current request in relation to those uses currently permitted and the intensification of the property that could occur if the future land use designation is changed to the UMU-60. Key city form characteristics for Urban Mixed Use include: Blocks are small and rectangular, allowing for convenient pedestrian access from adjacent areas; Lot sizes that are typically small and narrow, providing a fine-grained development pattern; A mix of building heights, typically up to 10 stories, number of stories varies by location, special district or overlay district. Building height in local historic districts limited unless approved by the ARC (100 feet) or BLC (60 feet); Building heights that step down to not more than one story higher at the property line than permitted in the adjacent neighborhood unless separated by a roadway, rail corridor, or other setback or buffer; Buildings sited at or near the sidewalk along the primary street frontage and typically abut one another with limited side yard setbacks; Building entrances set at the sidewalk along the primary street frontage; Rear alleys and secondary streets that provide vehicular and service access, with limited driveways and curb cuts on a primary street; Parking on-street, in individual or shared lots at the rear of structures, or in screened parking structures; Transparent building frontages with pedestrian-scaled articulation and detailing; Moderately wide sidewalks, with street trees, public seating areas, and inviting amenities; Public streetscapes that serve as the area’s primary open space, complemented by semi- public plazas, courtyards and semi-public sidewalk dining areas; and *Any proposed development, city-wide may develop up to 2.75 FAR, if all of the following are met: o Subject site is greater than 0.5 acres; o Subject site maintains frontage on an arterial roadway (length of frontage must meet minimum lot width standard in City Code); and o Structure must have vertically integrated mix of at least 2 uses from 2 separate general use categories as outlined in City Code. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS City of Tampa Planning staff has reviewed this request and has the following objections. Staff finds the requested Urban Mixed Use-60 land use category INCONSISTENT with the following comprehensive plan goals, objectives, and policies: LU Objective 1.2: 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. LU Policy 1.2.3: Relate new buildings and development to the context of the neighborhood and community. This site is surrounded by heavy industrial land use categories which allow for manufacturing, research and development, flex space, industry incubators, professional office and similar heavy industrial uses. Residential development is prohibited. The requested UMU-60 will allow for high intensity/density residential, professional office and commercial development out of character and context with the surrounding neighborhood. LU Objective 8.9: Recognize industrial lands for their support to key economic engines within the City in order to strengthen Tampa’s role as a regional employment center. LU Policy 8.9.2: Encourage the continued intensification, and existence of industrial, warehousing, and distribution facilities and provide opportunities for new warehousing/distribution activities in select locations, to provide a range of employment opportunities to Tampa’s residents. LU Policy 8.9.3: Maintain industrial areas that provide for the manufacturing of goods, flex space, and research and development that are attractive, compatible with adjoining non-industrial uses, and well-maintained. The requested UMU-60 does not allow for industrial land uses. This land use category allows for non- industrial uses which are incompatible with existing uses of land on the peninsula. LU Objective 8.10: Preserve light and heavy industrial areas which are appropriately located in terms of traffic accessibility, minimizing their environmental effects on surrounding areas, and ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses. LU Policy 8.10.2: Residential uses within industrial land use categories are considered to be non- conforming uses. Page 2 LU Policy 8.10.5: Heavy industrial uses shall have priority over other uses on undeveloped property appropriately designated as heavy industrial. Chemical Formulators, Inc., a heavy industrial use, remains in operation on the peninsula and is located near the western end. According to their web page, they “manufacture sodium hypochlorite in large quantities.” Sodium Hypochlorite is commonly known as “bleach,” and is offered to customers in tank sizes from 850 gallons to 10,000 gallons. They also