The subject property is 2.55 acres located on the south side of Massachusetts Avenue, approximately 650 feet east of Congress Street. It is zoned MF-14, Medium Density Residential District with an underlying land use of MDR, Medium Density Residential Category. The site was originally platted in 2006 for the 33-unit Tonetta Court townhome project, but was never fully developed. West of the site is the East Richey Square shopping center. North, south and east of the site is unincorporated Pasco County.
The site plan recently approved for the property is for 30 apartments with 80% reserved for veterans. The plat is designed with Lots 1-3 that will accommodate the apartments and Tracts A-E for the private roads, parking, drainage, utilities and landscaping. Existing Tonetta Way and Millennial Way will remain; Tonetta Court will be removed.
The Development Review Committee recommended approval of the plat at its June 9, 2016 meeting. Upon approval by City Council, the plat will be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pasco County.