TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa city council delivered final approval Thursday on the historic Stovall House into a social club.
- 2nd council meeting on Stovall House
- Previous meeting: City council votes to approve Stovall House becoming social club
- Developer Blake Casper heading the project
- Public comments split in favor and against project
- Previous stories on the Stovall House
Both Item 52 (rezoning) and item 53 (alcohol use) passed by a margin of 5-2, according to a spokesperson with the Mayor's office. Council members Mike Suarez and Charlie Miranda were the dissenting votes on both items.
The owner of the home, which sits 4621 Bayshore Boulevard, initially received approval to turn the home into a social club.
A city council meeting last month ended with a 4-2 vote to approve rezoning to allow for alcohol sales on the property. People packed the city council chambers as the discussion lasted hours over the future of the property.
Home owner and developer Blake Casper is heading the project to turn the historic Bayshore property, which he owns, into a private club.
The Stovall House was built along Bayshore Boulevard in 1909. It's known for its rich history and unique architecture. The social club would feature dining and five guest suites. The landscaping on the property would be upgraded and new features would be added.
But plenty of neighbors remain unhappy about the project, saying they don't want alcohol sales, noise and traffic moving into their neighborhood.
Casper counters by saying neighbors don't need to worry because all of the parking will be within the property and the surrounding homes will not be disturbed.