david hey - plan hillsborough · 2017-02-09 · subject: ta/cpa 16-13 david a hey, jr, aicp...
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David Hey
From: [email protected]: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 11:30 AMTo: David HeyCc: [email protected]; Jesse McMurrySubject: TA/CPA 16-13
Sent from Mail for Windows 10 To whom it may concern, My wife and I met with Jesse McMurry last week to discuss the proposed plans he has for the properties at 1812 and 1902 West Watrous Avenue. We live at 1804 West Watrous and are familiar with the lots in question and the recent remodeling Jesse has completed at both properties. What Jesse has already accomplished is a major visual improvement to the street and we encourage you to approve his request for a RS‐20 use. Jesse has explained his intention to add two more structures to these properties and to provide off‐street covered parking. As his neighbors (three doors East) we encourage you to approve his request. Thank You! Gary & Claudia Joiner 1804 West Watrous 847‐910‐3916
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From: kurt spranger <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 3:53 PMTo: David HeyCc: [email protected]; Jesse McMurrySubject: TA/CPA 16-13
Mr Hey, I am writing you in show of support for Mr McMurry’s request to have his property located on 1812 & 1902 West Watrous Ave categorized as RS-20. I have owned the property directly across the street from McMurry’s property since 2001. Prior to his ownership, the property was in sever disrepair and my view of the neighborhood was terrible given the status of the property. Since his ownership, he has brought the property up to Hyde Park standards and thus, increased property value and community integrity. I fully support approving this request so that Mr McMurrry can continue to bring his entire property up to the same standards as the two units currently on property. Given Mr McMurry’s actions thus far, I am confident his intentions and actions will be nothing short of being a great neighbor and bringing his property in line with the rest of the neighborhood. I respectfully request your approval of this request, our neighborhood will benefit from your favorable decision. Sincerely,
Kurt Spranger 1815 W Watrous Ave Tampa, FL 33606 727.641.6996 (M) 813.251.6930 (H) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
14206 5th Street - Dade City, Florida 33525
Laurie R. Chane Attorney at Law
Tel: 352-567-0055 Fax: 352-437-3918 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.ChaneLaw.com
January 25, 2017
BY EMAIL ONLY: [email protected] Ms. Gloria Moreda Development Coordination Manager Planning and Development Land Developing Coordination 1400 North Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33607 Re: Formal Determination of 1812 and 1902 West Watrous Dear Ms. Moreda: Myself and my husband, Rob Bovarnick are the owners of the residences at 1207 South Gunby Avenue and 1209 South Gunby Avenue. We have resided in the 1207 residence for approximately 18 years and before that had lived in the neighborhood at various other homes. With our personal history in the neighborhood, we have watched the neighborhood grow and change in many ways. Most recently we have been very impressed with the changes that have occurred at the corner of Gunby and Watrous. The owner has worked hard to make the two buildings substantially nicer than they were. I have become aware that there are pending applications to change the zoning of that property. The first neighbor who brought the changes to my attention indicated that over the years, the property had changed from multifamily to single family and this modification was only to make the designation accurately reflect the number of units currently in the home. I have absolutely no objection to that. Other neighbors have shared with me the application requests an increased density of apartments to also include adding additional buildings on the back part of
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the lot. A copy of a schematic was provided to me. Our neighborhood can not absorb additional units. As you review this odd shaped block, you will notice that this plat of land extends back behind several homes., At our own house, when we get those intense Tampa rains, our backyard floods and holds the water. The back part of the lot in questions also flood. Additional structures in this area will only add to the problem. Parking in our area continues to be a problem with the existing units. Gunby Avenue is particularly bad with parking on only one side of the street. When people park directly behind my driveway or our tenants at 1209, maneuvering a car out of the driveway can truly be a chore. The proposed units show a single garage per apartment, it will likely still cause people to park on the street. Watrous is already overwhelmed with the existing homeowners’ vehicles. Lastly, Hyde Park is a historical district. Putting new high population multifamily residences between single family or those like ours with small rental units, changes the neighborhood and creates a significant burden on the infrastructure. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Respectfully,
Laurie R. Chane, Esq.
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If the applicant proceeds with the plan presented to the Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association in September (see below), our Clients object to the addition of the additional dwelling units as an expansion of a legal non-conforming use. Additional dwelling units invite additional tenants and vehicles into the already congested neighborhood. At present there is insufficient street space to accommodate existing residential parking. If the Subject Site adds even just two more units that will be four additional residential vehicles plus associated guest vehicles congesting street parking. Additionally, if a low intensity office and commercial use is implemented at the Subject Site then parking will become an even larger problem. In sum, the Res-20 “bubble” that is being requested along Watrous invites an intrusion of R-20 into an otherwise R-10 area.
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In addition to adding to already congested street parking, additional units/densities would further tax the storm water capacity in the neighborhood. As you can see from the photographs below, when there is heavy rain, the Subject Site retains significant storm water which does not drain properly. The proposed designation will enable the Subject Site to develop a larger footprint with increased densities that will displace storm water to the disadvantage of the neighboring properties.
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e consider this information when you are determining whether to recommend he requested amendment. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me should questions about the information contained in this correspondence.
Very truly yours,
S. Elise Batsel
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David Hey
From: Caroline Stein <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2017 9:40 PMTo: David HeySubject: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment re: 1812 W. Watrous/1902 W. Watrous
Dear Mr. Hey, My family and I reside in a single family home at 2105 W. Watrous ave and have various concerns regarding the proposed rezoning of 1812 W. Watrous. My most pressing concern is that the proposed rezoning from a 10 to a 20 unit residence will set a precedent in my neighborhood and this may encourage other builders to try to implant the same. I purchased my home 7 years ago with the idea that this neighborhood would only become more family friendly as the years go by, and the value of single family would increase. Having apartment complexes with 20 units certainly does not add to the family feel of a neighborhood. Parking also becomes an issue for all of these units. Since you are only allowed to park on one side of Watrous, all of these cars would be spilling over to my side of the road. I already deal with cars parking in front of my home from the rental unit next door, I do not need another 20 renters vying for street parking. Traffic is another issue altogether as these renters tend to have no regard for the fact that children are playing nearby and speed down these roads with no regard to speed or safety. I hope you decide that rezoning is not in the best interest of our neighborhood. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely, Caroline Stein 2105 W. Watrous ave
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David Hey
From: Michael Lowry <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 8:07 PMTo: David Hey; [email protected]; [email protected]: TA/CPA 16-13
David A Hey, Jr, AICP Planning Commission 601 East Kennedy Blvd., 18th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Dear Sir, My family has lived directly across the street from Jesse McMurray's properties for 50 years. I want to acknowledge the tremendous effort Jesse has made to revitalize these once nice properties which had deteriorated to near derelict condition. The properties and their landscaping are now some of the better properties in the neighborhood and the tenants are all top notch. I ask that you approve Jesse's plan amendment so that he can continue to improve his properties. The work that he has done to date has been well received by the neighborhood, and most importantly, in keeping with the character of historic Hyde Park. His future plans are
address one of the by-products of modern living which are vehicles. Rather than having his tenant's vehicles parked on our already congested streets, he intends to provide covered parking behind the current structures while still maintain the historic nature of the buildings. As an area homeowner and neighbor, I believe this is a win-win for everyone involved. Thank you for your consideration, Dorothy Lowry Michael Lowry 1813 Watrous Avenue
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From: allen lindsey <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 5:21 PMTo: David HeyCc: [email protected]: TA/CPA 16-13
I live at 1809 Watrous Ave right across the street from Jessie property. I support the plan amendment. He is a great neighbor and invested in a lot of improvements to his property which have enhanced the neighborhood. I feel the plan amendment will allow him to legalize the apartments. And fix other issues he wants to address to improve parking. I can be reached at 813 260‐0262. Allen Lindsey Sent from my iPhone
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From: Jenny Wallner Saltzman <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 9:01 PMTo: David Hey; [email protected]: Watrous Avenue rezoning proposal
I own and reside at 1805 W. Watrous Avenue. My husband and I have had the opportunity to consider the plan being proposed for the properties 1812 and 1902 W. Watrous Ave by their current owner. We are not in support of any changes to these properties that would ultimately result in re-zoning these properties for commercial use rather than residential use. We have no objection to these properties being rented out and refurbished in their current configuration. We have no objection to the addition or structures in the back which would add parking or additional units so long as these units/structures comport with the current zoning and regulations. My concern is that this change will lead to others seek rezoning for commercial use which would change the current character of the neighborhood which is majority single family homes, and cause increase traffic. There is already a large of amount of traffic on Watrous Ave and adding units would cause additional traffic. There is no reason that this property which is located next to all single family homes should be rezoned for commercial use. Any changes to these properties should be done within the confines of the current zoning rules. Thank you for your consideration. -- Jenny Wallner Saltzman
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From: Linda Aiken <[email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3:35 PMTo: David HeySubject: Jesse McMurray
Good afternoon, My husband and I are in support of the plans that Jesse McMurray has for his property. We like the historic neighborhood and believe that his plans will help better the area. Regards, Linda and Don Aiken 1211 S Gunby Ave Tampa, Fl 33606 Linda Aiken's iPhone Linda Aiken, Realtor Florida Executive Realty 3050 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33629 [email protected] Cell: 813‐892‐1115