The council denied the rezoning application and the Stovall estate will remain a residential property. I can finally sleep knowing our quiet neighborhood streets are protected from commercial traffic and noise. Thank you for helping me save the home that means so much to my family.
August 13, 2018
Final supporters
# Save Stovall from the developer . # your neighborhood may be next.
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Casper purchased a residential estate at 4621 Bayshore Boulevard known as the Stovall Estate. Against our best hopes and despite the recent tragic traffic incidents on Bayshore Boulevard, Blake Casper has submitted his application to the Tampa City Council asking for the rezoning of this residential property and an alcohol license that will allow him to operate a commercial facility that includes:
- building two dining/entertaining facilities (18,000sf) that can accommodate 200 guests;
- tearing down the existing greenhouse and guesthouse,removing the landscaping in the middle of the property and filling in the retention pond.
- operating an overnight commercial hotel facility 24/7 with a kitchen, bar and dining room;
- serving alcohol indoors until 3 AM;
- serving alcohol on 48,956 sf of outdoor area on Fridays and Saturdays until Midnight and Sun-Thu until 10 PM;
- allowing alcohol to be served within 50 feet of the neighboring residential properties;
- placing 80 parking spaces with valet parking service along the backyard fences of neighboring homes;
- requiring garbage and commercial delivery trucks to travel on MacDill to Coachman Ave., Alline Ave., Asbury Pl. and Richards Ct. to access the property via the Coachman entrance (the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department prohibits their trucks servicing the property via Bayshore Blvd.);
- increasing overall traffic on Bayshore Blvd. and our local streets by 1200 trips a day.
Accordingly,
We, the undersigned residents of Tampa, Florida, call on the Tampa City Council to reject Mr. and Mrs. Casper's proposed development of this property. It is not compatible with the existing residential neighborhood. The increased traffic and alcohol sales will increase the risk of harm to our neighbors, especially our children. The noise, light, and odors from the proposed club will diminish our quality of life and the value of our properties. Overall, it will damage some of Tampa's greatest assets - a wonderful family neighborhood near to our thriving downtown and Bayshore Beautiful.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 30, 2018
January 10, 2018
One hundred signatures arrived today. My home and the peace of this neighborhood mean everything to me and seeing this support makes me feel less alone in this fight against the commercialization of our street.
January 10, 2018
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me that I am not alone in fighting to preserve the quiet character of our neighborhood. This momentum proves that our community refuses to let a commercial facility compromise the safety and peace of our homes.
Reached 100 supporters
January 9, 2018
228 Comments
A club that would have delivery trucks rumbling down the brick streets and/or Bayshore Blvd at all times of day or night along with increased traffic in this area is just not appropriate for our neighborhood.
AAA named Bayshore Boulevard one of the top 10 roads in the United States. Please continue to preserve its residential character. As recently the 1950’s there were several gas stations on the Boulevard. Please do not turn back the clock by allowing commercial establishments to return.
I own my home directly down from this house 1 block away and is our route to walk/ride bikes on Bayshore with 2 small children and 2 dogs. I will be very disappointed if this project gets approved for rezoning and effects my everyday life!
Traffic coming from MacDill already clogs the area as people come and go to the base. There are walkers and joggers who rely on this peaceful stretch of waterfront for exercise. There is an assisted living facility a half-block away. Please reconsider spoiling our neighborhood.
My house is directly behind the Stoval House. In addition to the issues listed in the letter, I am concerned about the noise, lights, and smells from a commercial project right next to our property.
Keep Bayshore beautiful .... and residential.
Bayshore does not need alcohol for elitists or anyone for that matter. It was a shame to loose the colonnade but it shouldn't be replaced with this. This guy sells Mcdonalds swill to fund these things.
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The council denied the rezoning application and the Stovall estate will remain a residential property. I can finally sleep knowing our quiet neighborhood streets are protected from commercial traffic and noise. Thank you for helping me save the home that means so much to my family.
August 13, 2018
Final supporters
# Save Stovall from the developer . # your neighborhood may be next.
Mr. and Mrs. Blake Casper purchased a residential estate at 4621 Bayshore Boulevard known as the Stovall Estate. Against our best hopes and despite the recent tragic traffic incidents on Bayshore Boulevard, Blake Casper has submitted his application to the Tampa City Council asking for the rezoning of this residential property and an alcohol license that will allow him to operate a commercial facility that includes:
- building two dining/entertaining facilities (18,000sf) that can accommodate 200 guests;
- tearing down the existing greenhouse and guesthouse,removing the landscaping in the middle of the property and filling in the retention pond.
- operating an overnight commercial hotel facility 24/7 with a kitchen, bar and dining room;
- serving alcohol indoors until 3 AM;
- serving alcohol on 48,956 sf of outdoor area on Fridays and Saturdays until Midnight and Sun-Thu until 10 PM;
- allowing alcohol to be served within 50 feet of the neighboring residential properties;
- placing 80 parking spaces with valet parking service along the backyard fences of neighboring homes;
- requiring garbage and commercial delivery trucks to travel on MacDill to Coachman Ave., Alline Ave., Asbury Pl. and Richards Ct. to access the property via the Coachman entrance (the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department prohibits their trucks servicing the property via Bayshore Blvd.);
- increasing overall traffic on Bayshore Blvd. and our local streets by 1200 trips a day.
Accordingly,
We, the undersigned residents of Tampa, Florida, call on the Tampa City Council to reject Mr. and Mrs. Casper's proposed development of this property. It is not compatible with the existing residential neighborhood. The increased traffic and alcohol sales will increase the risk of harm to our neighbors, especially our children. The noise, light, and odors from the proposed club will diminish our quality of life and the value of our properties. Overall, it will damage some of Tampa's greatest assets - a wonderful family neighborhood near to our thriving downtown and Bayshore Beautiful.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 30, 2018
January 10, 2018
One hundred signatures arrived today. My home and the peace of this neighborhood mean everything to me and seeing this support makes me feel less alone in this fight against the commercialization of our street.
January 10, 2018
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me that I am not alone in fighting to preserve the quiet character of our neighborhood. This momentum proves that our community refuses to let a commercial facility compromise the safety and peace of our homes.
Reached 100 supporters
January 9, 2018
228 Comments
The club sounds like a fun idea for a few special people, but the location is inappropriate, given the fabric of the neigbhorhood, and it puts hundreds of people who live in the neighborhood on the defensive. To me, it could set a dangerous precedent for zoning decisions throughout the City of Tampa.
A club that would have delivery trucks rumbling down the brick streets and/or Bayshore Blvd at all times of day or night along with increased traffic in this area is just not appropriate for our neighborhood.
AAA named Bayshore Boulevard one of the top 10 roads in the United States. Please continue to preserve its residential character. As recently the 1950’s there were several gas stations on the Boulevard. Please do not turn back the clock by allowing commercial establishments to return.
I own my home directly down from this house 1 block away and is our route to walk/ride bikes on Bayshore with 2 small children and 2 dogs. I will be very disappointed if this project gets approved for rezoning and effects my everyday life!
Traffic coming from MacDill already clogs the area as people come and go to the base. There are walkers and joggers who rely on this peaceful stretch of waterfront for exercise. There is an assisted living facility a half-block away. Please reconsider spoiling our neighborhood.
My house is directly behind the Stoval House. In addition to the issues listed in the letter, I am concerned about the noise, lights, and smells from a commercial project right next to our property.
Keep Bayshore beautiful .... and residential.
Bayshore does not need alcohol for elitists or anyone for that matter. It was a shame to loose the colonnade but it shouldn't be replaced with this. This guy sells Mcdonalds swill to fund these things.
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The club sounds like a fun idea for a few special people, but the location is inappropriate, given the fabric of the neigbhorhood, and it puts hundreds of people who live in the neighborhood on the defensive. To me, it could set a dangerous precedent for zoning decisions throughout the City of Tampa.