The Tampa City Council meeting on July 24, 2025, focused on a significant rezoning request for a property located at 4911 East Tenth Avenue. The proposal seeks to change the zoning classification from Residential Multifamily 16 (RM 16) to Residential Multifamily 24 (RM 24), which would allow for an increase in residential density from a maximum of 8 units to 13 units on the 0.56-acre site.

During the meeting, city staff presented an aerial map outlining the subject site and its surroundings, which include various zoning classifications such as RM 16 to the north and west, Community Commercial (CG) to the east, and Industrial General zoning to the south. The planning commission staff reviewed the application and found it consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan, emphasizing the need for higher density housing to meet current and future population demands.

Annie Feng, the applicant and owner representative, explained that the increase in allowable units would make the project more economically feasible and support the city’s goals of encouraging infill development on underutilized sites. She highlighted that small multifamily developments often struggle to cover development costs, and the proposed increase would provide additional housing options in a central, transit-accessible location.

The council members expressed support for the development, with one member recalling personal ties to the area and expressing enthusiasm for revitalization efforts. Following a brief discussion, the council unanimously approved the motion to rezone the property, with a second reading and adoption scheduled for August 28, 2025.

In addition to the Tenth Avenue rezoning, the meeting also touched on another request to rezone a property at 4904 West Paul Avenue from Commercial Intensive to Planned Development for residential single-family attached units. This request had previously been denied by the council, and further details regarding its status were discussed, indicating ongoing scrutiny of development proposals in the area.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city’s commitment to addressing housing needs while balancing development with community character and planning policies.